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11-year-old videographs uncle molesting her, gets him arrested

A friend in need is a friend indeed was proven by an 11-year-old child in a rape case in which the child helped the victim, an 11-year-old girl, to expose her maternal uncle who was molesting and raping her.

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December 15, 2024
'Dead' farmer battles system for justice
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'Dead' farmer battles system for justice

In a bizarre and equally alarming incident, Sukhlal Barde, 40, a farmer from Kalaamba village in Pansemal block of Barwani district, discovered that he had been wrongly declared dead in the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana records, halting his financial aid since 2022.

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December 15, 2024
All shops selling meat in open to be shut in 15 days
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All shops selling meat in open to be shut in 15 days

Following the orders of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) on Thursday swung into action and undertook a drive against shops selling meat in the open.

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December 15, 2024
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Reti Mandi rly crossing closed for overbridge work

The Public Works Department (PWD) has closed Reti Mandi railway crossing for the construction of a rail overbridge.

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December 15, 2024
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M'luru CCB police seize 6.7 kg of ganja

In a significant step toward creating a \"Drugs-Free Mangaluru,\" the City Crime Branch (CCB) Police seized 6.7 kg of ganja and arrested a man allegedly involved in smuggling and selling the banned substance, police said on Friday.

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December 15, 2024
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Case registered in connection with Covid mismanagement

A case was registered at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station on Friday in connection with alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management.

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December 15, 2024
Constitution attackers posing as its very champions now: MP
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Constitution attackers posing as its very champions now: MP

Surya alleged that the insertion of the words \"socialist\" and \"secular\" in the Constitution was an attempt at making it rigid.

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December 15, 2024
B'luru faces surge in respiratory issues this winter: Expert tips for prevention
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B'luru faces surge in respiratory issues this winter: Expert tips for prevention

Winter in Bengaluru brings with it a range of respiratory illnesses, including seasonal flu, viral bronchitis, asthma exacerbations and respiratory allergies.

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December 15, 2024
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FTCCI organises seminar on ESG

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) organised a seminar on \"ESG: Navigating the Future of Business with Purpose and Impact\" on Friday evening on its premises in Red Hills in the city.

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December 15, 2024
Seed access road to be linked to National Highways
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Seed access road to be linked to National Highways

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration & Urban Development minister Dr. P. Narayana said on Saturday that a decision has been taken to connect the Seed Access Road with the national highways.

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December 15, 2024
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Rohini slams Nitish on Patna slapgate

Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Patna District Magistrate (DM) Chandrashekhar Singh after the latter allegedly slapped a Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidate at an examination centre.

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December 15, 2024
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History-sheeter killed in police encounter in UP

A criminal wanted in connection with several cases in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi was killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district during the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

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December 15, 2024
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3 dead, 2 injured in water tank collapse

A water tank burst during school hours led to the collapse of a nearby wall in which three students lost their lives, and two others sustained critical injuries while playing on campus.

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December 15, 2024
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BSF apprehends 7 Bangladeshis

The Border Security Force apprehended Bangladeshi nationals trying to infiltrate into India from the Rattachera area in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, the BSF said on Saturday.

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December 15, 2024
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E-commerce to adopt Safety Pledge on Dec 24

Major e-commerce platforms such as Zomato, Ajio and Ola will adopt a Safety Pledge on National Consumer Day on December 24 as part of steps to enhance product safety for online shoppers.

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December 15, 2024
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Jharkhand CM's intervention leads to investigation & justice

An intervention by chief minister Hemant Soren compelled senior officials promptly to swing into action and ensure justice to victims.

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December 15, 2024
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Acquitted lawyer wins battle, bags judge post

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint as additional district judge, a man who was denied appointment on the ground that he had faced two trials regarding alleged charges of spying for Pakistan as well as for sedition.

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December 15, 2024
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Anti-drone system in place for Maha Kumbh

In a proactive step to ensure the safety of an estimated 45 crore devotees attending the world's largest religious and cultural event, the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a comprehensive anti-drone system at Mahakumbhnagar.

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December 15, 2024
Cong attacked Constitution, changed its soul, says Rijiju
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Cong attacked Constitution, changed its soul, says Rijiju

FIRING SALVO | Advises Congress to apologise to Ambedkar and raises questions on its false claims about ‘minorities being denied their rights’

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December 15, 2024
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Row over Bengal min's comments

Firhad Hakim hints at Muslims taking justice into their own hands: Malviya

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December 15, 2024
DC directs swift probe into Beed sarpanch's murder
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DC directs swift probe into Beed sarpanch's murder

Santosh Deshmukh, a former sarpanch of Massajog village in Kej taluka in Beed district, was kidnapped and murdered a few days back.

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December 15, 2024
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New tractors at Pune agri-expo

Sonalika Tractors showcased its latest range of tractors, designed for the diverse agricultural needs of Maharashtra farmers, at the Kisan Agricultural Expo held at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Moshi, near Bhosari.

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December 15, 2024
Tharoor inaugurates fest, ebullient participants enjoy
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Tharoor inaugurates fest, ebullient participants enjoy

PILF 2024 | Around 100 speakers, over 70 sessions taking place in three halls

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December 15, 2024
CM inaugurates book fest, Guinness World Record set
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CM inaugurates book fest, Guinness World Record set

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Pune Book Festival on Saturday at 5.30 pm.

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December 15, 2024
No sugar at less than market rates: Raju Shetti tells Centre
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No sugar at less than market rates: Raju Shetti tells Centre

Former MP Raju Shetti has written to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to curb the sale of sugar at less than market rates in Marathwada and Vidarbha in Maharashtra and some parts of neighbouring Karnataka.

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December 15, 2024
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3 held for violence

An alcoholic angered by his wife's decision to send him to rehab and two others, including a bar owner, were arrested in Pune for allegedly opening fire at staffers of a de-addiction centre and vandalising their ambulance, a police official said on Friday.

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December 15, 2024
Conference on digital transformation concludes today
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Conference on digital transformation concludes today

PUNECON-2024

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December 15, 2024
Can Mumbai ever have a world-class zoo?
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Can Mumbai ever have a world-class zoo?

BYCULLA ZOO | What's preventing the authorities from developing Rani Baug as a top-notch destination?

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December 15, 2024
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15% WATER CUT IN CITY & SUBURBS

Due to the sudden failure of a transformer at Pise power station in the early hours of Saturday, Mumbai city, suburbs along with areas under Thane and Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation will face a 15% cut in water supply on Sunday, December 15.

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December 15, 2024
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15% WATER CUT IN CITY & SUBURBS

Sudden failure of transformer at Pise power station

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December 15, 2024