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Girl left willingly: Bail to man accused of kidnapping, assault

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a 25-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, noting that she left her house without informing her parents and took Rs20,000 with her.

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February 18, 2025
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Credit scheme for MSMEs launched

Plan facilitates collateral-free loans to MSMEs up to ₹100 crore

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February 18, 2025
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Solex Energy Distributes Helmets

Solex Energy Limited, one of India's most trusted solar brands, reaffirmed its commitment to the public and its employees' well-being by organizing a Helmet Distribution Event.

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February 18, 2025
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What explains Siddu's recent bold statements?

The latest barrage of statements by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah loyalists that he is irreplaceable in the Congress can be understood in the backdrop of the Delhi Assembly elections.

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February 18, 2025
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Bumrah-less India Hope for Shami's Wrist Magic

Fans will certainly expect Shami to hit his strides straightaway at the event

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February 18, 2025
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Europe out of US peace deal

A weakened Europe has to either bow down to Donald Trump or fight the American might by aligning with another big power, China.

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February 18, 2025
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Rajanna asks DyCM Shivakumar not to 'misuse' AICC, high command's name

The power tussle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka seems to be intensifying with Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna on Monday hitting back at Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, urging him not to \"misuse\" the name of the AICC and the party high command.

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February 18, 2025
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₹16.62L aid for accident victim's kin

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs16.62 lakh to the family of an 18-year-old man who lost his life in a road accident in 2019.

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February 18, 2025
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Olive Ridley turtles begin mass nesting

'Egg'citing

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February 18, 2025
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Netas' security cover cut sparks outcry

Amid rising tensions between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a new controversy has emerged over the reduction of security cover for leaders, particularly from the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.

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February 18, 2025
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ABB India net profit jumps 54% to ₹532 cr in December quarter

Electrification and automation major ABB India on Monday posted an over 54 percent year-on-year rise in its net profit at Rs 532 crore in December quarter, mainly on the back of higher revenues.

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February 18, 2025
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Journalist Langa's plea dismissed

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a plea filed by journalist Mahesh Langa seeking to quash an FIR against him.

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February 18, 2025
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I have told everything to ED: Saurabh

All 3 accused sent to 14-day judicial remand

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February 18, 2025
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EAM calls on Amir

External affairs minister S Jaishankar called on Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, hours after his arrival in Delhi, and said he is confident the visiting leader's talks with PM Modi on Tuesday will \"deepen our close bonds of friendship\".

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February 18, 2025
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Armed men loot gold

Two persons looted 300 grams of gold from a jewellery shop in Nashik on Monday after brandishing a pistol, a police official said.

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February 18, 2025
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Agencies slept over plaints on rip-off made for past 4 years

Loot was going on for a long time, says transport body

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February 18, 2025
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Reds continue title charge

Victory for Liverpool saw the club restore its 7-point lead over Arsenal

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February 18, 2025
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GROOMS PRIORITIZE DEMOCRACY OVER WEDDING RITUALS

In a remarkable display of civic responsibility, two grooms in Khairagarh set a unique example during the Chuikhadan Panchayat elections by taking time out of their wedding preparations to cast their votes on Monday.

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February 18, 2025
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Religious places of minorities to get facelift

The three-party Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has chalked out a development programme for minority religious places and pilgrimage centers.

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February 18, 2025
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Paris huddle to find ‘voice’

European leaders scramble as Trump rules out the ‘inclusion of other Europeans in any Ukraine peace talks’

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February 18, 2025
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Australian team arrives in Pakistan for Champs Trophy

Pakistan are also defending champions having won the last edition of the tournament in 2017 in the UK

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February 18, 2025
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IPO-bound NSDL's Q3 profit jumps 30%

NSDL on Monday reported a 30 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 85.8 crore for three months ended December 2024.

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February 18, 2025
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Tharoor in row again

The irrepressible Shashi Tharoor is in a fresh controversy over his comments commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit and the outcome of his talks with Donald Trump, as well as an op-ed article in a newspaper praising the entrepreneurial growth of Kerala under the Left Front government.

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February 18, 2025
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People chose path of development: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Democracy has achieved a historic achievement in the first phase of three-tier panchayat elections in Chhattisgarh on Monday.

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February 18, 2025
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Tharoor alters controversial post

Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has modified a contentious Facebook post that criticised the Communist Party of India for its alleged involvement in political violence.

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February 18, 2025
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Shrine Shine For Ram Temple

Ayodhya, the revered city of Lord Ram, is experiencing an extraordinary influx of pilgrims and tourists, leading to a surge in temple donations.

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February 18, 2025
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Poll code violations emerge in Dhamtari, investigations underway

Just as in the urban body elections, complaints of code of conduct violations are surfacing during the ongoing panchayat elections in Dhamtari district.

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February 18, 2025
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Jail under POCSO for assault on mentally disabled 65-year-old

A Special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act court in Thane, presided over by Judge DS Deshmukh, has convicted a 40-year-old watchman for raping a 65-year-old mentally challenged woman, who later passed away.

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February 18, 2025
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India, US to finalise broad contours of proposed trade agreement: Ministry

India and the US will sit together in the next couple of weeks to decide on the nature of the proposed trade agreement and finalise its broad contours, a senior official said on Monday.

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February 18, 2025
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Surge in crimes by school children confronts state

A series of distressing incidents involving schoolchildren in Kerala has raised concern about student safety and well-being.

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February 18, 2025