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Man accused of murder during '93 riots discharged

The Bombay high court on Thursday discharged Kisan Soma Sathe, who was accused of killing three persons in Andheri in January 1993 amid communal riots in the city, saying the prosecution had failed to provide corroborative evidence against him to support the confessional statements of five other accused.

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January 03, 2025
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HC bench recuses from hearing Teltumbde's plea

Dr Anand Teltumbde has approached the Bombay High Court, challenging the order of the special NIA court, which has rejected his application seeking discharge from the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon violence case.

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January 03, 2025
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Mantralaya security system gets ₹42-crore tech upgrade

This will help weed out unauthorised footfalls in the state govt headquarters

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January 03, 2025
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Two arrested for ₹1.9 crore jewellery store robbery

City crime branch Unit 3 on Wednesday arrested two men, one a history-sheeter, for allegedly robbing a jewellery store in Agripada of gold ornaments worth ₹1.90 crore at gunpoint, on December 29.

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January 03, 2025
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City breathes easier as AQI improves to 'moderate'; Santacruz hottest in state

City's air quality improved significantly on Thursday due to a sudden shift in weather conditions and in part due to a temporary halt in construction activity.

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January 03, 2025
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Inspection will help identify the need for reconstruction and repairs: Officials

Bandra Worli Sea Link's health will be assessed 16 years after its inauguration

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January 03, 2025
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BMC to Seek SC Approval for Fire Stations on Coastal Rd

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to enhance fire safety along the Coastal Road by constructing two mini fire stations within the 90 hectares of open spaces created through land reclamation.

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January 03, 2025
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67-year-old woman loses ₹1.58 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud

THE FRAUDSTERS PLACED THE WOMAN UNDER 'DIGITAL ARREST' FOR SIX DAYS TAKING THE NAME OF DCP MANISH KALWANIYA

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January 03, 2025
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Govt Nod for Disbursement of Salaries in BJP Leader's Bank

The state government on Thursday approved the opening of accounts for the disbursal of salaries and allowances for government employees at the Mumbai District Central Cooperative Bank (MDCCB), led by BJP leader Pravin Darekar.

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January 03, 2025
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CBI books own deputy superintendent for corruption

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked its own deputy superintendent of police, BM Meena, who is part of the banking securities fraud branch in Mumbai, for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes through middlemen and hawala channels in lieu of favours granted to individuals under the agency's scanner for bank fraud.

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January 03, 2025
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No need for further court monitoring in Pansare case: HC

The Bombay high court on Thursday ruled that there was no further need to monitor the investigation into the murder of Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Govind Pansare as the only aspect that remained to be probed was tracing two absconding accused.

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January 03, 2025
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20-Year-Old Woman Mowed Down by Speeding Truck in Mulund, Driver Held

A 20-year-old woman was killed after a speeding truck hit her in Mulund West on Thursday morning.

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January 03, 2025
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State to return farmlands taken for loan default

In what is being seen as a big relief to farmers, already reeling under debts, the state government has decided to give back the agricultural lands that it had taken from them, for default on loans.

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January 03, 2025
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Four killed on Jan 1 due to rash driving

Two pedestrians and two bikers, including a delivery boy, were killed in separate incidents of reckless driving in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday - the first day of the new year.

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January 03, 2025
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Ajit faction should make first move, says Yugendra

A day after Asha Kaki, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's mother, expressed hope that the Pawars should reconcile their differences, after she offered prayers at the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur, and senior NCP leader Praful Patel echoed her sentiment, Yugendra Pawar, NCP (SP) leader and Ajit Pawar's nephew, said the first move for unity should be made by \"those who exited the party\".

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January 03, 2025
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Why should I resign from cabinet: Dhananjay Munde

Sena (UBT) says Walmik Karad case should be tried outside Beed; CM urges Nikam to prosecute case

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January 03, 2025
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Ladki Bahin scheme: State govt set to trim list of beneficiaries

Government will begin scrutiny of the list soon, says WCD minister

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January 03, 2025
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23-Year-Old Killed for Refusing Song Request at NYE Party

Based on video evidence and eyewitness testimonies, we have arrested four accused on charges of murder and assault. OFFICER, Kashimira police station

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January 03, 2025
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Sports Ministry, IOA Back Different Set of IGU Officials

The sports ministry has given its stamp of approval for the Indian Golf Union (IGU) election with Brijender Singh as president and Satish Kumar Sharma as secretary.

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January 02, 2025
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In EPL, Santo Gets Forest Out of the Woods

Nottingham Forest have begun 2025 in contention for a Champions League spot.

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January 02, 2025
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Seniors, head coach under BCCI scanner after debacle at MCG

IF ROHIT SHARMA DOES INDEED MOVE ON FROM TEST CRICKET, VICE-CAPTAIN JASPRIT BUMRAH APPEARS SET TO BE APPOINTED NEXT INDIA CAPTAIN

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January 02, 2025
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Without Bumrah, series would've been one-sided

Aussie pace great McGrath lauds India spearhead who has been a one-man force with 30 wickets in the four Test matches yet

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January 02, 2025
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Carlsen shares World Blitz title with Nepomniachtchi

World No.1 sealed pact with Russian after 7 games in the final to share a global title for the first time

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January 02, 2025
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Teen golfer Avani set for LET with a new mindset

Avani Prashanth, among India's most promising young golfers, sat down with her coach after the LPGA qualifying series in the USA, where things slid drastically despite her coming in feeling upbeat about her game.

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January 02, 2025
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Slow Sales Cloud $500-Bn Goal for Local Electronics

India's cooling consumer electronics market has put a question mark on its lofty aim to achieve annual revenue of $500 billion from electronics manufacturing.

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January 02, 2025
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Commercial LPG, ATF prices cut for first time in 6 months

In a New Year gift to the people, government-owned oil marketing companies (OMC) reduced prices of commercial cooking gas for the first time in six months on Wednesday with immediate effect.

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January 02, 2025
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Air India Plans To Expand In 2025, Says CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson in an internal mail on Wednesday announced that the airline has expansion plans in 2025 and that it is set to grow remarkably in the years to come.

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January 02, 2025
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Rupee fall exacts a quiet toll on FPI investments

The steady slide of the rupee against the dollar has significantly hit the dollar returns of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in India, despite the local currency being among global currencies least affected by a stronger greenback.

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January 02, 2025
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Carmakers Ride to Record Domestic Sales in 2024

Indian passenger vehicles market registered record wholesales of 4.3 million units in 2024, with companies such as market leader Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Kia posting their best-ever annual domestic sales.

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January 02, 2025
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PAKISTAN: OVER 300 BOOKED AFTER UNREST IN KARACHI

\"It Ends With Us\" director Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for libel on Tuesday over its story on allegations that he sexually harassed and sought to smear the reputation of the film's star, Blake Lively.

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January 02, 2025