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Substantial rise in GST kitty between Apr-Nov 2024

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have gone up by 9.3 per cent so far in the current fiscal 2024-25 to Rs 14.56 lakh crore.

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December 14, 2024
Switzerland suspends MFN status to India
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Switzerland suspends MFN status to India

Switzerland cited a 2023 ruling by Indian SC in a case relating to Vevey-headquartered Nestle for its decision to withdraw the MFN status

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December 14, 2024
Fitch revises down India's 2024-25 GDP forecast to 6.4%
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Fitch revises down India's 2024-25 GDP forecast to 6.4%

However, Fitch in a statement on Friday asserted India's economic growth remains strong relative to that of global peers

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December 14, 2024
SEBI RELAXES ISIN RESTRICTIONS
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SEBI RELAXES ISIN RESTRICTIONS

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has relaxed International Securities Identification Number restrictions for issuers looking to list originally unlisted ISINs as of Dec. 31, 2023, the market regulator said in a circular on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
Mkts stage strong comeback
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Mkts stage strong comeback

FRI-YAY - Sensex soars 2050 pts from day's low; Nifty up 219 pts

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December 14, 2024
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BOI's Samjhauta Winter Carnival from Dec 16

Bank of India, Nashik Zone, is organising a special Samjhauta Winter Carnival from Dec 16 to Dec 21 to settle NPA loan accounts under the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme at all its branches/zones.

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December 14, 2024
Jalgaon ST students meet President Murmu
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Jalgaon ST students meet President Murmu

Four tribal students from ashram schools in Jalgaon district met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of an educational initiative under the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP), Yaval.

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December 14, 2024
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Stolen mobile phones returned

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Rural Police returned 49 stolen mobile phones worth Rs8 lakh to the owners on Thursday.

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December 14, 2024
Students guided on biodiversity
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Students guided on biodiversity

The students of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) Mayurban Colony School were informed about the importance and preservation of the biodiversity in the surrounding area. Under the guidance of Administrator G Srikanth, CSMC has launched the initiative to create awareness about biodiversity by organising workshops in the CSMC schools.

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December 14, 2024
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Cidco Action Committee demands civic amenities

The residents of Cidco Waluj Mahanagar face inconvenience due to the lack of basic civic amenities in this area.

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December 14, 2024
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Pre-entrance exam for 1,257 Eklavya School seats

The Additional Commissioner Tribal Development Department, Nashik Office, has announced the pre-entrance examination for 1,257 seats at Eklavya Residential Schools, which will be held on Feb 23, 2025.

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December 14, 2024
Activists demand end of combing ops in Dalit localities in Parbhani
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Activists demand end of combing ops in Dalit localities in Parbhani

Activists and leaders from Ambedkarite political parties and social organisations have alleged police atrocities in Dalit localities in Parbhani, carried out under the guise of combing operations.

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December 14, 2024
FDA RAIDS AND SEIZES 2.792KG BAKERY STOCK
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FDA RAIDS AND SEIZES 2.792KG BAKERY STOCK

FOOD SAFETY - District-wise inspection drive launched ahead of Christmas and New Year to curb adulteration of food items

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December 14, 2024
Parbhani incident: Bandh observed in Aundhanagnath
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Parbhani incident: Bandh observed in Aundhanagnath

STRIKE - Ambedkarites called the strike protesting the desecration of the Constitution in Parbhani a few days ago

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December 14, 2024
CREDAI Shelter-2024 brings everything under single roof
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CREDAI Shelter-2024 brings everything under single roof

CREDAI Nashik Metro, the country's largest association of builders, is set to host its much-anticipated Shelter-2024 Home Exhibition at Thakkar Estate, Trimbak Road, from Dec 20 to 25, 2024. The Bhoomipujan ceremony for the Dome construction was held recently.

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December 14, 2024
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Specialized training at Diesel Shed

A specialized training session on safety while working under OHE was conducted on Thursday, Dec 12, at the Diesel Loco Shed, Pune.

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December 14, 2024
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Cops seize cylinders, tempo

In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of commercial gas cylinders, Pune Police seized 72 cylinders and a pickup tempo, allegedly used for black marketing, from Sinhagad jurisdiction on Dec 11, during a series of raids conducted on suspected dealers.

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December 14, 2024
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FDA to inspect Sassoon, medicine usage put to halt

The inspection is prompted by the discovery of counterfeit drugs supplied to a Beed hospital

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December 14, 2024
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3 fire incidents; 1 severely injured

The incidents occurred in the afternoon and were swiftly addressed by the fire brigade

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December 14, 2024
LEARNING TECHNOLOGY NEED OF THE HOUR: GOYAL
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LEARNING TECHNOLOGY NEED OF THE HOUR: GOYAL

Krishnakumar Goyal, speaking at the inauguration of the e-bus on behalf of the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) and Atos Prayas Foundation at the Khadki Shikshan Sanstha premises, emphasised that learning technology is the need of the hour and is readily available to students.

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December 14, 2024
Fadnavis to inaugurate Pune Book Fair today
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Fadnavis to inaugurate Pune Book Fair today

The Pune Book Festival, designed to promote the reading movement and enhance Pune's cultural identity, will be inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today at 5pm at the Fergusson College grounds.

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December 14, 2024
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Special Raj Kapoor screening

To mark the centenary of the legendary actor, director, and producer Raj Kapoor, the NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) is hosting a special screening series in Pune.

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December 14, 2024
Civic body proposes old bridge's demolition
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Civic body proposes old bridge's demolition

OLD STRUCTURE - The 55-year-old bridge near Omkareshwar Temple is in a dilapidated condition and obstructs river flow

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December 14, 2024
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Wrong biz strategy, not a planned scam

REAL ESTATE 'SCAM'

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December 14, 2024
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₹9.69cr gold smuggling syndicate busted; 2 held

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a gold smuggling syndicate at Mumbai's Air Cargo Complex.

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December 14, 2024
Notice to remove unauthorised Hanuman temple in Dadar
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Notice to remove unauthorised Hanuman temple in Dadar

The Central Railway (CR) office of the assistant divisional engineer (works), Byculla, has issued a seven-day notice to the trustees and caretakers of an unauthorised temple located near CR platform 12, east side, behind the Railway Protection Force (RPF) office in Dadar.

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December 14, 2024
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ED strikes big, freezes assets worth ₹130.57cr in two states

MAHADEV ONLINE BOOK - ED conducts over 110 searches; assets valued at ₹2,426.18 crore seized, frozen, or attached till now; 12 people arrested to date

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December 14, 2024
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HC seeks RBI, bank policies after ₹3cr fraud

Lender tells court it has deposited ₹2.9 crore into account of victim

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December 14, 2024
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CBI books EPFO officer in DA case

Officer acquired assets in his, wife's name, exceeding their known income sources

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December 14, 2024
Clean-up targets barricades, debris, paver blocks, dividers
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Clean-up targets barricades, debris, paver blocks, dividers

BMC cleanliness drive to begin from 7am today and continue till Sunday 6pm; exercise to cover all 24 wards

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December 14, 2024