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For faster travel, Gadkari plans water taxis to NMIA

Union minister of road transport Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said he has discussed a proposal for getting 10,000 water taxis to ferry people from Mumbai's distant suburbs to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).

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January 22, 2025
Bangladeshi infiltration threatens Pune's safety
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Bangladeshi infiltration threatens Pune's safety

EXCLUSIVE | 66 arrests in 5 years, only 8 deported so far

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January 22, 2025
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WR seizes 93kg sandalwood

The vigilance team of Western Railway recently arrested one person and seized 93 kilos of red sandalwood being transported at Mumbai Central.

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January 22, 2025
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PNB Housing Finance profit rises 43% to ₹483 cr in Q3

PNB Housing Finance on Tuesday reported a 43 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 483 crore for the December quarter.

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January 22, 2025
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Helmetless ride: Court empathises

Considering the impact on the man's future, the Bombay High Court (HC) quashed an FIR against him for driving a two-wheeler without a helmet and licence in 2017 when he was aged around 17 years.

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January 22, 2025
14 Maoists, Including Top Leader, Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter
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14 Maoists, Including Top Leader, Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

In a major operation, security forces gunned down 14 Maoists, including Central Committee member Jairam alias Chalpati, in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district on Tuesday.

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January 22, 2025
Young women must foster self-awareness: Sarika Ubale
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Young women must foster self-awareness: Sarika Ubale

Young women must cultivate self-awareness, understand societal dynamics, and have confidence in their abilities and achievements, said renowned poet Sarika Ubale.

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January 22, 2025
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Hills & Valley Districts Are One, Says Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday asserted that the BJP-led government in the state believes in inclusive development and does not differentiate between hills and valley districts while allotting welfare projects.

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January 22, 2025
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Just 20, engineering dropout launches virtual science lab

SIMPLIFYING PHYSICS | Naaji Balani develops Dencity app; makes science education engaging

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January 22, 2025
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I-T Raids at Dil Raju's House and Mythri Movie Makers Office in Hyd

The Income Tax (IT) Department on Tuesday morning launched a series of raids at the residences and offices of several prominent Telugu film producers, including Telangana Film Development Corporation (TFDC) Chairman Dil Raju and Mythri Movie Makers.

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January 22, 2025
Marine marvels of Mumbai: Coastal conservation effort
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Marine marvels of Mumbai: Coastal conservation effort

A former Human Resources executive, Pradip Patade began to teach water sports at Girgaum Chowpatty and documenting marine ecosystems in 2009 when he quit his corporate job to revive his long association with the sea.

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January 22, 2025
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Slice of Utopia at a family-owned farmstay

Nestled in Nashik, far from the hustle and bustle of the cities, is a sweet little spot that offers solace, rejuvenation and a homely feeling for tired souls. Utopia Farmstay, a waterfront property that overlooks the Gangapur Lake and Sahyadri mountains, opened in 2018 to provide an intimate stay for travellers.

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January 22, 2025
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Citizens Warn Lock Protest Over CIDCO's 'Illegal' Parking Claim

A piece of land adjacent to City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) headquarters in Belapur, which it uses as a parking lot, has caught the attention of a citizens' forum, which has alleged that the use is illegal.

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January 22, 2025
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Ponnam assures that all would benefit from govt schemes

Minister for Transport and BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar has reiterated that all eligible individuals will have access to government schemes, assuring that there is no cause for concern regarding the lack of available schemes.

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January 22, 2025
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Etela Rajender slaps real estate agent

BJP MP Etela Rajender slapped a real estate broker in Medchal-Malkajgiri district after allegations arose that land was grabbed from the poor.

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January 22, 2025
Cough up pending bills: MSEDCL to home buyers
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Cough up pending bills: MSEDCL to home buyers

Those planning to purchase a resale house should ensure that the previous owner has cleared the outstanding electricity bills or else the new owner will have to pay.

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January 22, 2025
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Gilts surge on hopes Trump impact on US inflation muted

Government bond prices ended sharply higher as traders picked up gilts after concern about newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's economic policies pushing up US inflation eased.

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January 22, 2025
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Coastal Rd southbound connector opens Jan 26

The BMC is preparing to open the southbound connector of the Mumbai Coastal Road, linking Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) to Marine Drive next week.

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January 22, 2025
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Govt Disburses ₹1,596 Cr in 6 PLI Schemes During Apr-Sep This FY

The government has disbursed Rs 1,596 crore under Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for six sectors, including electronics and pharma, in April-September this fiscal, an official said.

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January 22, 2025
Govt Issues Draft Rules to Make E-commerce More Accountable
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Govt Issues Draft Rules to Make E-commerce More Accountable

The government has rolled out draft guidelines for e-commerce platforms, mandating self-regulatory measures to protect consumers from fraudulent practices amid the fast-growing digital shopping landscape in India.

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January 22, 2025
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Traffic Police Charge ₹11.47 Cr in Fines in 2024

Fines Worth ₹10 Crore Remain Unpaid

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January 22, 2025
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IRFC Q3 profit rises to ₹1,631 cr

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) on Monday reported a 2 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 1,631 crore for the third quarter ended December 2024.

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January 22, 2025
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AAP Stooped to Lowest Level of Politics, Alleges Hardeep Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the Aam Aadmi Party has \"stooped\" to the lowest level of politics following AAP leader Rituraj Jha allegedly making a controversial statement against Puri saying Rohingya infiltrators are \"Puri's relatives\".

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January 22, 2025
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J&K Come To Mumbai With Better Reputation And Purpose

RANJI TROPHY | The visitors had stunned current holders in their 2014 fixture

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January 22, 2025
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WHO Regrets US Walking Out of Global Body

Hoping for Reconsideration

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January 22, 2025
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Mental health check for RPF train shooter

The sessions court on Tuesday ordered a mental health examination of dismissed Railway Police Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, who is in jail for the fatal shooting of four persons on Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express in July 2023.

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January 22, 2025
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Indian Economy to Grow in Range of 6.5-6.8% in FY25: Deloitte

Deloitte India on Tuesday projected India's GDP to grow at 6.5-6.8 per cent in the current fiscal and said India will have to adapt to the evolving global landscape and harness its domestic strengths to drive sustainable growth.

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January 22, 2025
Suryakumar Says Not Hurt by Champions Trophy Exclusion
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Suryakumar Says Not Hurt by Champions Trophy Exclusion

India T20I skipper feels not performing in ODIs hurts

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January 22, 2025
Ramaswamy mulls run for Ohio guv post
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Ramaswamy mulls run for Ohio guv post

The Department of Government Efficiency's first order of business was itself: It's now down to one leader.

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January 22, 2025
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Drugs worth ₹12 cr seized in Tripura

In a meticulously planned operation, Assam Rifles seized huge quantities of highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 12 crore in Tripura and arrested two drug peddlers, officials said on Tuesday.

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January 22, 2025