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Bears tighten grip on mkts; Sensex tanks 1,176 points
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Bears tighten grip on mkts; Sensex tanks 1,176 points

BEAR GRIP | Markets log biggest weekly crash in 2 years

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December 21, 2024
Jalna man shines in 405-km Ultra Marathon
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Jalna man shines in 405-km Ultra Marathon

In a remarkable feat, 54-year-old Jitendra Agarwal from Jalna bagged a prestigious prize in the 405-km Ultra Marathon, organised by the Southern Command of the Indian Army in Mumbai.

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December 21, 2024
CSMC school students represent India in Europe
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CSMC school students represent India in Europe

The students of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) Schools at Naregaon and Indiranagar represented India at the Robotics International Competition held at Tolin in Estonia on Dec 6 and 7.

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December 21, 2024
MAGIC in ICON Summit 2024
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MAGIC in ICON Summit 2024

The CII CIES ICON Summit 2024, held in Hyderabad on Dec 17-18, emerged as a significant platform fostering innovation and collaboration.

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December 21, 2024
Residents report ‘mysterious' sound
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Residents report ‘mysterious' sound

LATUR MYSTERY | Nothing amiss found, say officials

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December 21, 2024
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Construction site death sparks inquiry

The absence of safety equipment led to the death of a 19-year-old labourer who fell from the seventh floor of a construction site in Kondhwa's Yewalewadi area.

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December 21, 2024
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Four injured in accident; Bhuse's son escapes unhurt

Four persons suffered injuries in an accident involving three vehicles, including one carrying the son of Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse's son, in Malegaon on Thursday, an official said.

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December 21, 2024
Karad civic body wins SWM award
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Karad civic body wins SWM award

Karad Municipal Council (KMC) has been honoured with an award by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an international organisation focused on pollution reduction and environmentally sustainable practices, in recognition of its exceptional and consistent performance in solid waste management.

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December 21, 2024
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Cop falls victim to cyber fraud

A police constable from Saswad, near Pune, fell victim to a cyber scam, losing Rs2.3 lakh after scanning a QR code at a bakery.

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December 21, 2024
Temperature drop disrupts strawberry cultivation
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Temperature drop disrupts strawberry cultivation

Mahabaleshwar, located in Satara district, is known for its cool climate and fertile soil, making it ideal for strawberry cultivation. The British were the first to plant strawberries in this region, and today, Mahabaleshwar is home to 14 different varieties of strawberries. Visitors can enjoy the unique flavours of these varieties, which have become a special feature of the area.

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December 21, 2024
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Farmers briefly halt onion auction at Lasalgaon APMC

Angry over the drop in onion prices, farmers on Thursday briefly stopped auctions at the Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), the country's largest wholesale market of the key kitchen staple in Maharashtra's Nashik district.

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December 21, 2024
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Nashik: Congress protests Mumbai HQ vandalisation

Congress workers in Nashik protested against the attack on its office in Mumbai on Thursday by the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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December 21, 2024
Bhausaheb Bhagwant Kad elected MSCBA's president in Nagpur
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Bhausaheb Bhagwant Kad elected MSCBA's president in Nagpur

CA Bhausaheb Bhagwant Kad, the current chairman of Bharati Cooperative Bank and director of the 'Finance and Audit Department' of Bharati Vidyapeeth, was recently elected unopposed as the president of the Maharashtra State Cooperative Banks Association.

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December 21, 2024
Stray dogs attack kid; residents accuse PMC
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Stray dogs attack kid; residents accuse PMC

CANINE MENACE | After Dalvinagar, child in Chandrangan Phase V suffers injuries; locals accuse PMC of inaction

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December 21, 2024
Pune LGBTQ community demands zero-fare journey in MSRTC buses
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Pune LGBTQ community demands zero-fare journey in MSRTC buses

The transgender community in Pune has raised serious concerns over discrimination in public transportation services.

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December 21, 2024
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Govt has set up safe houses for interfaith caste couples: State

The Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that it has established safe houses and special cells for interfaith and intercaste couples across the state.

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December 21, 2024
SC wants all Aarey tree felling info
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SC wants all Aarey tree felling info

Move aimed to safeguard interest of environment, says apex court

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December 21, 2024
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Fake document 'verifier' fourth to be arrested

SOMAIYA ADMISSION 'SCAM'| SIT led by an assistant police commissioner formed; 20 cases of fake verification identified

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December 21, 2024
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67-year-old booked for drunk driving

The DN Nagar police have booked a 64-year-old businessman for allegedly driving a car in a reckless manner in the wee hours of Thursday.

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December 21, 2024
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SARTHI declares scholarship after delay

After a delay of over four months, the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Research, Training and Human Development Institute (SARTHI) has announced the names of meritorious students chosen for the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad SARTHI overseas higher education scholarship.

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December 21, 2024
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Informant who double-crossed nabbed: DRI

R S Jain said to be gold smuggling ring member; held after wife's arrest

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December 21, 2024
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Will shut Thane schools, warns MESTA over illegal institutes

Will also stop RTE school registration, SSC board paper checking from January 1 if there is no action, it asserts

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December 21, 2024
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Goa gets first assisted home for elders

Mumbai-based Aaji Care Foundation, a home health care service, which has four centres in the city, has now launched another assisted living centre for elderly care in Goa.

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December 21, 2024
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Pardhi gang member held after 21 years

After evading the police dragnet for more than 21 years, a hardcore criminal owing his allegiance to the 'Pardhi gang' was finally arrested from a remote village in Jalna district by the central crime unit (CCU) attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police on Thursday night.

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December 21, 2024
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CR announces block for 5th & 6th line work

Central Railway has announced the implementation of integrated special traffic and power blocks involving both up and down slow and fast lines, as well as the 5th and 6th lines on the CSMT-Kalyan and Kalyan-Karjat sections.

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December 21, 2024
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Hackers play porn video in court; FIR filed

An obscene video was displayed on the screen of the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) court after its WebEx system was hacked on December 12 and 17.

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December 21, 2024
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Art exhibition by transgender artists

Nine artists from the transgender community have joined 23 other accomplished artists to celebrate 'Transgender Talent and Inclusivity' at the Falak Art Show at Cymroza Art Gallery, Breach Candy, that will be on display till December 22.

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December 21, 2024
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BMC road project faces setbacks due to poor work

The BMC's ambitious road concretisation project in Mumbai has faced setbacks due to substandard work at some locations.

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December 21, 2024
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Citizens Cannot be Victims of Pollution Due to Inaction

Nodal officers are to be appointed to monitor pollution levels on key roads

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December 21, 2024
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Using children, glib talkers' gang rob people in twin-city

A 67-year-old woman who works at an industrial unit in Bhayandar was recently robbed of gold ornaments worth Rs72,000 by a man, member of a glib talkers' gang, who was accompanied by a boy (aged around 12 years).

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December 21, 2024