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City to face power interruption for 6 hrs

As the demand for electricity in the 33 KV NTC sub-station has increased, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) has decided to change the 5 MVA transformer with the new 10 MVA transformer. Hence, the power supply will be interrupted between 8am and 2pm on Oct 17 in the Nanded city. The city will face power interruption for six hours, the MSEDCL sources said.

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October 17, 2024
NCP (AP) may contest 8 seats in Nashik
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NCP (AP) may contest 8 seats in Nashik

In the 15 assembly constituencies in Nashik district, a notable contest between the Mahayuti alliance and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition is expected.

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October 17, 2024
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BAMU declares PhD entrance exam results

The results of the PhD entrance test (PET) conducted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) were declared on Tuesday evening.

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October 17, 2024
Collector enforces MCC for polls
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Collector enforces MCC for polls

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been implemented across the district following the Election Commission of India's announcement of the assembly election schedule.

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October 17, 2024
Former MP Patil bags 2 victories in one month
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Former MP Patil bags 2 victories in one month

Despite being the strongest contender, former MP Hemant Patil did not contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Hingoli constituency. It was a severe blow to the Mahayuti government and especially to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, as Patil is perceived as closer to Shinde.

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October 17, 2024
Gang stabs 17-year-old in Begumpura over rivalry
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Gang stabs 17-year-old in Begumpura over rivalry

A group of miscreants stabbed a 17-year-old youth to death in the Begumpura area in the wee hours on Tuesday.

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October 17, 2024
HEAVY RAIN CAUSES CROP DAMAGE ACROSS 45K HA
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HEAVY RAIN CAUSES CROP DAMAGE ACROSS 45K HA

The devastation has hit around 73,350 farmers across 489 villages and the number may increase further after proper survey

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October 17, 2024
Lok Sabha by-poll with assembly polls in dist
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Lok Sabha by-poll with assembly polls in dist

Voters of the district will not only vote for Maha Assembly elections but also Nanded Lok Sabha by-poll

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October 17, 2024
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Vasant More awaits orders

After the Election Commission announced the dates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, Pune's Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vasant More took to X to announce he awaits orders as the bugle has been sounded.

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October 17, 2024
MIT-ADT student wins bronze in golf
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MIT-ADT student wins bronze in golf

Pranjali Vinod Surduse, an MIT Art, Design and Technology University's School of Bioengineering student, has won a bronze medal at the Asian Mini Golf Tournament while representing India in the team category.

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October 17, 2024
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Weather causes rise in diseases

The change in weather -- from heavy rains followed by intervals of intense heat and humidity -- has sparked a sharp rise in vector-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya cases in the city.

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October 17, 2024
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CR's Diwali, Chhat super fast specials

The Central Railway has decided to run special super-fast trains on the occasion of Diwali/Chhat Puja between Latur to Hadapsar.

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October 17, 2024
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Bopdev Ghat mastermind remanded to police custody

A court in Pune on Wednesday remanded Shoaib alias Akhtar Babu Shaikh (27), the mastermind in the Bopdev Ghat gang rape, to police custody until Oct 22.

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October 17, 2024
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Mahayuti leads in 7 of 8 Pune Assembly seats

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Tuesday that the Assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase on Nov 20, with votes counted on Nov 23.

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October 17, 2024
City NCP chief offers to resign
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City NCP chief offers to resign

Trouble seems to be brewing for the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Pune as the party's city unit president Deepak Mankar has offered to step down from his position over the denial of nomination to the state legislative council in the Governor's quota.

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October 17, 2024
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lk more e-buses coming?

While Punekars seem to benefit from a few of the metro lines operational in the city, supporting infrastructure, like metro feeder buses, is required.

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October 17, 2024
District admin all set for polls
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District admin all set for polls

Diwase emphasised enhancing voters' awareness to increase turnout and their convenience by providing amenities like toilets, ramps, etc

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October 17, 2024
Nawab Malik likely to change seat, will pass baton to Sana
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Nawab Malik likely to change seat, will pass baton to Sana

Nawab Malik wants to contest from Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar and leave Anushakti Nagar to his daughter Sana Malik for her debut

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October 17, 2024
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Jail for SoBo bizman, son for assaulting cop in 2018

A 60-year-old businessman from Kemps Corner, Rudrapal Agrawal, and his 29-year-old son Tushar have been sentenced to one-year simple imprisonment for assaulting an on-duty policeman in May 2018.

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October 17, 2024
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BKC holds its ground as rental hotspot

Despite south Mumbai quickly regaining its rental hotspot status, the developers are confident about the enduring appeal and stability of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) rental market. A combination of factors, including improved infrastructure, a surge in high-end residential projects, and a vibrant cultural scene, has reignited interest in this prestigious area.

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October 17, 2024
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WhatsApp DP reveals house help's theft

A house help's theft at a businessman's residence in Kandivali came to light after the stolen items were spotted in the woman's WhatsApp status.

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October 17, 2024
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Bldr's son loses ₹15L to conman over flat near college

A 19-year-old business management student from Vile Parle lost Rs15 lakh after being duped by a conman who promised to secure him a rental flat near his college.

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October 17, 2024
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No water service for bldgs above 4 floors

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has decided to stop issuing new water connections to multi-storeyed constructions with more than four floors.

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October 17, 2024
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Toll exemption helps MSRTC save ₹2L daily

Following the government's recent decision to grant a toll exemption, the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is set to save Rs2 lakh daily. This initiative, effective from October 15, allows MSRTC buses to pass through five key entry points into Mumbai without paying toll fees.

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October 17, 2024
Photos capture silent scars of domestic abuse
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Photos capture silent scars of domestic abuse

New photography exhibition at G5A Foundation sheds light on domestic abuse in South Asian communities

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October 17, 2024
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NGO sounds alarm on lithium batteries

There is a danger of the battery cells getting mixed with solid waste which goes into landfills

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October 17, 2024
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Case filed in dance troupe's complaint: DCP (MBVV) to HC

Nearly three months after raising a complaint and a rap from the Bombay High Court, an FIR has been registered against the manager of dance troupe V Unbeatable, which recently won the 'America's Got Talent: The Champions', for cheating, forgery and forgery of valuable securities and wills.

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October 17, 2024
"'Tormented monkeys' draw PETA's wrath against airline freight
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"'Tormented monkeys' draw PETA's wrath against airline freight

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Wednesday staged a protest outside Ethiopian Airlines' office in Andheri with a giant idol of a wounded and tormented monkey, urging the airline to stop transporting endangered long-tailed macaques for use in experiments.

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October 17, 2024
₹14.7cr repairs on four subways, two flyovers
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₹14.7cr repairs on four subways, two flyovers

VJTI conducted audit of 44 flyovers, subways and bridges in March 2023; six structures identified for urgent repair; work expected to be completed in 12 months

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October 17, 2024
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22 MBMC personnel trapped for taking bribes over 19 years

Twenty-two personnel, including 10 officials, from various departments of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) have landed into traps laid by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting bribes in the past 19 years. A couple of elected representatives also have been charged for graft.

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October 17, 2024