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BJP leaders helping NCP (SP) stalwarts?

In a sensational revelation, BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh alleged that Cabinet Minister Dilip Walse-Patil and Minister Agriculture Dhananjay Munde are helping former NCP leader Sunil Kedar and NCP(SP) leader Anil Deshmukh.

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September 14, 2024
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Trust staff booked in ₹85L fraud case

The Nagpada police have registered an FIR against Nikhat Panjwani based on a complaint filed by the branch manager of Axis Bank, alleging that Rs85 lakh was withdrawn from several bank accounts of the Habib Group of Trusts using forged cheques and signatures.

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September 14, 2024
Fadnavis offered me Governor's post, says Khadse
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Fadnavis offered me Governor's post, says Khadse

MUMBAI NCP legislator and former BJP minister Eknath Khadse on Friday revealed that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had offered him the post of Governor, but nothing happened on that front thereafter.

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September 14, 2024
₹70cr more for Ladki Bahin media blitzkrieg
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₹70cr more for Ladki Bahin media blitzkrieg

LAVISH PROPAGANDA | After allocating ₹200 cr for the publicity campaign, govt has decided to spend another ₹70cr just for rallies

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September 14, 2024
'Govt is focused on upgrading rail infra’
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'Govt is focused on upgrading rail infra’

Railway minister boards local train, chats with commuters and outlines several major projects

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September 14, 2024
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DOCS KNOCK AT PREZ AND PM'S DOOR

As the decibel level went up, the agitating doctors on Friday tried to widen the arc of protest by sending a missive to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking their intervention to end the impasse over the RG Kar rape and murder incident.

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September 14, 2024
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Height of indulgence

Court gives pre-arrest bail in case of sexual assault as it does not want to jeopardise the career of the IAF officer; also, no chargesheet without court's nod

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September 14, 2024
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Moitra moves Lokpal on SEBI chief

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint with the Lokpal against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch seeking an investigation by either the Central Bureau of Investigation or the Enforcement Directorate into the multiple charges levelled against her pertaining to conflict of inter est and inappropriate financial dealings.

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September 14, 2024
Kejriwal is a free bird, CBI still a caged parrot
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Kejriwal is a free bird, CBI still a caged parrot

CBI must dispel the notion of it being a caged parrot. The perception should be that of an uncaged one

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September 14, 2024
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2 soldiers killed in Kishtwar gunfight

JAMMU Two soldiers were killed and two others were injured during a fierce gun battle with ter rorists in Kishtwar (J&K), a senior army officer said.

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September 14, 2024
Jaishankar father was on hijacked flight
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Jaishankar father was on hijacked flight

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday revealed that his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984 and said he had a unique window on \"both sides\" in such situations - the perspective of family members and those in the government.

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September 14, 2024
Putin draws red line for West
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Putin draws red line for West

MOSCOW President Vladimir V.Putin of Russia has issued an unusually specific warning to the West, \"Don't allow Ukraine to use your long-range missiles to strike Russian territory.\"

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September 14, 2024
Ponting Lauds Kohli For Test Revolution
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Ponting Lauds Kohli For Test Revolution

The Aussie legend also praises Dravid’s role as coach to continue the turnaround in Indian Test cricket

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September 13, 2024
Had suicidal thoughts after missing Olympics: Bains
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Had suicidal thoughts after missing Olympics: Bains

Missing out on the recent Paris Olympics was so depressing for double Asian Games medallist middle distance runner Harmilan Bains that she contemplated suicide.

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September 13, 2024
India's chance to beat Sweden
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India's chance to beat Sweden

Despite the absence of top players, Ramkumar and Co eye victory

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September 13, 2024
Pragg, Vaishali lead strong Indian start
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Pragg, Vaishali lead strong Indian start

Mens team blank Morocco 4-0, women beat Jamaica at Olympiad

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September 13, 2024
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Harmanpreet's brace hands India fourth consecutive win

The Olympic bronze medallist’s outclass Korea 3-1 in Asian Champions Trophy; Next match against Pak

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September 13, 2024
Ishan smashes hundred
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Ishan smashes hundred

Kishan made his First-Class return after well over a year memorable with 11l-run knock for India C

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September 13, 2024
Israel hits Gaza school, 6 UN staff killed
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Israel hits Gaza school, 6 UN staff killed

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) says six of its employees have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a school it runs in central Gaza.

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September 13, 2024
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Sharp drop in passengers on B'desh, India routes

Flights between Bangladesh and India have seen a sharp drop in passenger numbers recently, with airlines blaming India's restricted visa issuance as the main cause.

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September 13, 2024
'Hasina destroyed Bangla's institutions'
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'Hasina destroyed Bangla's institutions'

Agencies DHAKA Muhammad Yunus, who holds the official position of chief adviser in Bangladesh's interim government, said former prime minister Sheikh Hasina \"destroyed almost all institutions\" and \"the economy was shattered.\"

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September 13, 2024
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14 hurt as Russian drones strike Sumy

Russian drones inflicted significant damage to the northern Ukrainian town of Konotop's energy infrastructure in an overnight attack that injured at least 14 people and cut electricity to the settlement, local officials said on Thursday.

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September 13, 2024
US prez Biden wears Trump hat as 9/11 unity gesture
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US prez Biden wears Trump hat as 9/11 unity gesture

President Joe Biden briefly wore a red Trump campaign hat at an event commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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September 13, 2024
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E-visa needed for EU citizens visiting UK

March 2025 onwards citizens of the European Union need more than just their passport to visit the United Kingdom.

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September 13, 2024
'Battle of optics, battle of ballots different'
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'Battle of optics, battle of ballots different'

A day after the historic presidential debate between Republican Party nominee Donald Trump and Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris, the US debated the after-effects of the face-off.

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September 13, 2024
67.1 mn people watched Harris, Trump debate
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67.1 mn people watched Harris, Trump debate

ABC News had about 19.1 million viewers, Fox News 9.1 million and CNN had the lowest total viewership

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September 13, 2024
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After 50-plus years, state to rewrite its District Gazetteers

After a gap of more than 50 years, Madhya Pradesh has initiated the process of drafting the gazetteers of its districts.

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September 13, 2024
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Jabalpur airport boundary wall collapses after rains

Boundary wall of Dumna Airport, Jabalpur collapsed after heavy rain on Thursday.

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September 13, 2024
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3 arrested for gang rape, robbery; two on five-day police remand

The young officers were thrashed and robbed near Jam Gate

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September 13, 2024
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Forest dept to send 'pump action gun' to BSF

The forest department is preparing to send 'pump action guns' to BSF to deal with the infiltration attempts at the Indian-Bangladesh border, said the officials here on Thursday.

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September 13, 2024