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Mumbai Police Book Pune Man For Flying Drone During Dadar Ganpati Immersion Despite Citywide Ban
The Mumbai police have registered a case against a 29-year-old Pune-based man for allegedly flying a drone without permission during the Siddhivinayak Temple Ganpati immersion procession in Dadar, despite a temporary ban on the operation of drones and other aerial devices in the city. Police Spot Drone During Dadar Immersion Procession According to the FIR,…
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VBA Leader Sujat Ambedkar Questions IIT Bombay’s Role In Sahil Wakode Death, Seeks Independent Probe
Mumbai: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) youth leader Sujat Ambedkar has raised questions over the role of IIT Bombay in the death of student Sahil Wakode and called for an impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case. Ambedkar Questions Institute’s Initial Statement In a post on X, Ambedkar said IIT Bombay is not an investigative…
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Maharashtra Drought Relief Likely After Diwali As Crop Damage Surveys Underway In Rainfall-Deficit Areas
Farmers affected by drought-like conditions in parts of Maharashtra may have to wait until after Diwali to receive financial assistance, as the state government is expected to complete crop damage assessments before determining the relief package. Marathwada, Vidarbha Areas Face Rainfall Deficit Several parts of Maharashtra have experienced prolonged dry spells during the monsoon, affecting…
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IIT Bombay Protests End, But Student-Faculty Divide Deepens Over Caste, Accountability And Doolla Action
Mumbai: The protests following the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have subsided, but the episode has exposed sharp divisions among students and faculty members over caste, accountability and the institute’s action against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. Students resumed regular lectures after three days of demonstrations on the Powai campus. However, differences have emerged within…
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Bhiwandi Fraud Cases: Retired Man Loses ₹43,571 In ATM Swap Scam, Woman Duped Of ₹64,000 Gold
Bhiwandi: Two separate fraud cases have been reported in Bhiwandi, with a retired man allegedly losing ₹43,571 after his ATM card was swapped at a cash machine and a 59-year-old woman being allegedly duped of gold ornaments worth around ₹64,000 after two men approached her with claims of an impending religious crisis. Retired Man Allegedly…
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‘BJP Will Not Protect Anyone Facing Criminal Allegations,’ Says Chitra Wagh On Narendra Pawar Case
Bhiwandi: BJP Maharashtra Mahila Morcha president Chitra Wagh on Tuesday said the party would not extend protection to anyone facing allegations of criminal conduct and that the law should take its course in the case involving former MLA Narendra Pawar. Wagh Calls For Impartial Police Investigation Wagh said the police should conduct a fair and…
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Viral Video Shows Open-Air Funeral In Rain Near Titwala As Vasundari Villagers Demand Cremation Facility
Kalyan: A funeral being conducted in the open amid heavy rain in Vasundari village near Titwala has highlighted the lack of basic cremation facilities in the area. A video of the incident, showing youngsters holding a tarpaulin over the funeral pyre to protect it from the rain, has gone viral on social media. Villagers Struggle…
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Rahul Gandhi Promises Visit As Bhopal Teacher Aspirants’ Protest Enters Day 31
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The protest by teacher recruitment aspirants demanding an increase in the number of posts for Varg-2 and Varg-3 teacher recruitment continued for 31st consecutive day in Bhopal on Tuesday. Selected teachers have also written a letter to Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. From the stage of Chhatron Ki Goonj,…
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Bhiwandi Textile Industry Faces Crisis As Yarn Prices Surge 70%, Powerloom Units Struggle With Rising Costs
Bhiwandi: A steep rise in yarn prices since March has put the textile industry in Bhiwandi under growing financial pressure, with traders claiming that prices of several varieties have increased by 60-70 per cent in the past six months. The sharp increase in the cost of raw material has directly affected powerloom units and grey-fabric…
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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Ownership Rights For Developed Plots To 198 Farmers Affected By Thane Metro Depot
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the allotment of developed plots on ownership rights to farmers whose land was acquired for the integrated car shed depot of Mumbai Metro Lines 4, 4A and 10 at Mogharpada in Thane district. 198 Project-Affected Farmers To Receive Developed Plots The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired…