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Nashik: MPSC Aspirants Seek Overhaul Of Exam System, Submit 18-Point Reform Memorandum
Nashik: Competitive exam teachers, students and concerned stakeholders submitted a memorandum to the Nashik District Collector demanding immediate reforms to ensure transparency, confidentiality, accountability and restoration of student trust in the Maharashtra Public Service Co...
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Ganesh Chaturthi: Actress Pooja Hegde Adopts Seed-Embedded Ganesha Idol To Promote Green Ganpati Celebration In Mumbai
Mumbai is experiencing a significant shift towards eco-friendly celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi as the city prepares for the iconic festival honouring Lord Ganesha’s birthday. This year, many devotees are opting for sustainable idols and environmentally conscious festivities. Ac...
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India-US Trade Pact Nearly Finalised, Only A Few Issues Remain Under Discussion
Mumbai: The proposed India-US trade pact is largely finalised, with only a few issues still under discussion, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The agreement will be signed at an appropriate time after both sides complete the remaining negotiations. Preferential Access Unde...
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Pune: BARTI Manpower Contract Under Scanner As NSUI Seeks Probe Into Years Of Extensions
Pune: The contractual manpower arrangement at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), Pune, has come under scrutiny, with Maharashtra NSUI General Secretary Krishna Sathe questioning the continued appointment of the same contractor through repeated exte...
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Nashik: Abu Salem Seeks Release During Meeting With Minority Commission Chief Pyare Khan At Jail
Nashik: A meeting between 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem and Maharashtra State Minority Commission chairman Pyare Khan took place during Khan’s inspection visit to Nashik Road Central Prison on September 8. During the interaction, Salem reportedly claimed that he had...
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Is Shehzad Poonawala Joining Congress? Former BJP Leader Responds To X User’s Question On Meeting Pawan Khera
BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has once again dismissed speculation that he could join the Congress, making it clear that his decision to return to the private sector should not be interpreted as a political shift. “Never joining those guys. I RESPECT @BJP4India & even more I am a...
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From Hair Loss Claims To A Helmet Funeral: Social Media Influencer Explains Pune’s 25-Year Battle Over Compulsory Helmet Rules
Pune: Why do so many two-wheeler riders in Pune continue to ride without helmets despite helmet rules being in place? A viral Instagram video has attempted to answer that question by revisiting one of Pune’s most unusual civic controversies. The video traces the city’s long-runni...
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Babus, mantris & buzz: Next education minister likely to be from ABVP?
Next education minister likely to be from ABVP? It is widely believed that the next education minister in the Modi Cabinet will be from the ABVP. A couple of names have already started doing the rounds. India’s diplomatic push for peace in Russia-Ukraine conflict is bearing fruit...
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Bridging the Trade Gap through Localised Production, Market Access and Technology Sharing: Russian Delegation Intents to Deepen Business Ties with India
“There is a renewed interest among Russian enterprises in Indian products, reflecting a broader effort to diversify bilateral trade. While Indian exports to Russia have grown consistently over the years, they remain significantly lower in value, highlighting immense untapped pote...
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Two books on self-discovery and travel launched in Mumbai
Two books, REWIRED! – Reprogram Your Mind. Redesign Your Life. by Shashank Patil and Walk With Me Across the World by Padma Shashank Patil, were launched at an event held at Gardenia Banquets, Garden Court Hotel, Andheri West, Mumbai, on September 5. The event brought together fa...
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Ramnarain Ruia College Employees’ Co-operative Credit Society Declares 7% Dividend
The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ramnarain Ruia College Employees’ Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. was held on 8 September 2026 at Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai, under the chairmanship of the Society’s Chairman, Mr. Pravin B. Dalvi. A significant outcome of...
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Jio Payment Solutions Goes Global, Launches Cross-Border Payments To Link Indian Exporters With International Markets
New Delhi: Jio Payment Solutions Ltd (JPSL) has launched a cross-border payment platform for Indian exporters, allowing businesses to collect payments from customers across international markets through multiple payment channels. JPSL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial S...
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Uttarakhand Steps Up Waste Management Drive With Four-Way Segregation, Digital Monitoring Under New Rules
A press conference on ‘Solid Waste Management’ was organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Dehradun, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, at the Secretariat Media Centre on Wednesday. Detailed information was shared on the Solid Waste ...
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Samay Raina REACTS To Fan Criticising Ashneer Grover For Acting 'Cool' On India's Got Latent: 'He Was Being Honest...'
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina recently reacted to criticism surrounding BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover's behaviour in the latest episode of his comedy show India’s Got Latent, which featured actor and reality TV personality Rakhi Sawant as one of the panellists. Samay Raina D...
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WIRC of ICSI conducts CS Career Awareness Program
The Western India Regional Council (WIRC) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducted “Career Awareness Program” at Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Kandivali, Mumbai on 8th September 2026 to create awareness among students to explore the Company Secret...
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Andhericha Raja Turns 61; Ayodhya Ram Temple Replica To Be Pandal's Centrepiece
Mumbai: A replica of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya will provide the setting for the Andhericha Raja at the Azad Nagar pandal during this year’s Ganeshotsav. Temple-inspired pandal design Designed by art director Dharmesh Shah, the pandal has been constructed on a 14,...
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ONGC Hosts Mumbai City Connect of MC²⁺ Ignite at IIT Bombay; Tripartite MoU Signed to Strengthen Energy Innovation Ecosystem
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), in association with MC²⁺ Foundation, hosted the Mumbai City Connect of MC²⁺ Ignite, India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on 8 September 2026. The programme brought togeth...
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RBI Uses Currency Swaps To Drain Record Banking Liquidity As Cash Surplus Hits ₹11 Trillion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped up measures to absorb excess cash from the banking system, using short-term foreign-exchange swaps as surplus liquidity reached a record level, Bloomberg reported. The central bank conducted sell-buy dollar-rupee swaps, with some transa...
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CII National Healthcare- Hospital Tech Reports Released!
CII released the CII-Deloitte Knowledge Report, “Unlocking Data Governance in Alignment with the DPDP Act and Rules,” at the CII Hospital Tech Summit 2026 on Tuesday in Mumbai. The report highlights the need for robust data governance practices in healthcare, covering data discov...
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FPJ Quick Take At 5 PM: 'Sensex Takes A Massive 800 Points Hit, Ashneer Grover Says DU Infra Crumbling'; Your Daily Evening Guide To News That Matters
Stay informed without the overload. Every evening, we bring you the day's biggest developments in one fast, balanced digest. No fluff, no sensationalism. Just straightforward reporting to help you understand the news behind the headlines and stay ahead with The Free Press Journal...
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JSW Group, Volkswagen Sign MoU For 51:49 India JV To Expand Skoda, Volkswagen Car Business
JSW Group and Volkswagen Group have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance discussions for a proposed 51:49 joint venture covering Volkswagen’s passenger vehicle operations in India. The agreement marks the beginning of exclusive negotiations betw...
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Rupee Takes A Sharp Hit, Plunges 34 Paise To 95.08 Against Dollar As Crude Crosses $100
Mumbai: The Indian rupee came under sharp pressure on Wednesday, falling 34 paise to close provisionally at 95.08 against the US dollar, as Brent crude crossed the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating US-Iran tensions . Concerns over higher inflation, foreign fund outflows and we...
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Mumbai Traffic: Congestion Tax For Peak-Hour Driving May Be Considered Once Public Transport Improves, Says BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide
Mumbai: Motorists in Mumbai could likely have to pay a congestion charge to drive through some of the city's busiest areas during peak hours, with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide saying authorities could consider such a system once commuters ha...
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Sugar Supply Set To Rise, Refiners To Release 2.5 Lakh Tonnes Of White Sugar In Domestic Market: Shree Renuka Sugars CEO
New Delhi: Indian sugar refiners are preparing to sell around 2.5 lakh tonnes of white sugar in the domestic market as the government steps up efforts to increase supplies and keep sugar prices under control ahead of the festival season. Shree Renuka Sugars Managing Director and ...
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Pune: Metro To Run Till 2 am During Ganeshotsav; 41-Hour Nonstop Service Planned For Anant Chaturdashi
Pune: Pune Metro has announced an extended service schedule and special crowd-management measures for Ganeshotsav 2026, anticipating a significant rise in passenger numbers during the festival from September 14 to 26. Metro services will operate at intervals of around five minute...
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Nashik: Bank Of India Marks 121st Foundation Day With Health, Blood Donation And Cultural Programmes
Nashik: The 121st Foundation Day of Bank of India was celebrated with various programmes at the bank’s Divisional Office in Nashik and several branches across the division. At the Divisional Office, a Satyanarayan Puja, installation of a Lord Ganesha idol, health check-up camp an...
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Sensex Sinks To Three-Month Low, Plunges Over 800 Points As Brent Hits $100 Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Mumbai: Indian equity markets extended their losing run for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude to the crucial $100-a-barrel mark, fuelling concerns over inflation and India's economic outlook . The BSE Sensex plunged 813.35 ...
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Akshaye Khanna Makes Rare Appearance In Mumbai On Same Day As Drishyam: The Conclusion Trailer Gets Released; What A Coincidence! - Watch Video
Actor Akshaye Khanna is someone who hardly gets clicked by the paparazzi, and he is not even spotted at any events, screenings or Bollywood parties. However, on Wednesday, the actor made a rare appearance in Mumbai. He was spotted by the paps in the city while coming out of a res...
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Mahatransco Plans ₹10,000 Crore IPO To Become India’s First Listed State-Owned Power Transmission Firm
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (Mahatransco), the state-owned power transmission utility, is preparing plans to raise up to ₹10,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a report by Moneycontrol. If completed, the share sale will mar...
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'How's It Going, Trump?': Iran Embassy Uses Akhsay Kumar Meme To Mock US President Over Drone Loss, Oil Prices & US Elections
Iran’s Embassy in Tunisia has turned to Bollywood humour to take a swipe at US President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. On September 8, the embassy’s official X account, @IranembTun, shared a meme featuring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar from t...
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RBI Clears 9.95% DCB Bank Stake, ICICI Prudential AMC Gets One-Year Window
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company’s proposal to acquire a holding of up to 9.95 per cent in DCB Bank, according to an exchange filing on Wednesday. The approval covers up to 9.95 percent of DCB Bank’s paid-up share capi...
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BCCI Unveils Strong India A Squads For Australia A Series, Hardik Pandya Included In One-Day Team Led By Ruturaj Gaikwad
New Delhi: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been included in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. The Men’s Selection Committee has named separate squads for the two multi-day and three...
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PM Modi Pushes For Lower Gold Buying To Ease Economic Pressure, But Political Comfort and India’s Cultural Affinity Pose A Challenge
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to Indians to avoid unnecessary gold purchases puts economic prudence against one of the country's strongest cultural and savings traditions, while potentially creating political sensitivities ahead of key state elections . Gold is...
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IOL Chemicals Unveils ₹495 Crore Expansion, Ibuprofen Capacity To Rise 50%
Mumbai: IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited will invest Rs 495 crore in three expansion projects, including a new ibuprofen unit, a pharmaceutical formulations facility and a specialty chemicals plant. All three projects will be funded through internal accruals, the company...
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Hardik Pandya Injury Update: Indian All-Rounder To Play For India 'A' Before IND Vs WI ODI Series
Hardik Pandya will prove his fitness ahead of the IND vs WI ODI series after being named in the India A squad. India 'A' will play Australia A, comprising two multi-day matches and three one-day games in Puducherry. Pandya has been named in squad subject to fitness. # #HardikaPan...
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IOA Forms Panel To Probe Asunta Lakra’s Harassment Allegations Against Hockey India Secretary Bhola Nath Singh
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has constituted a four-member independent inquiry committee headed by retired High Court judge Deepa Sharma to probe the allegations of harassment and intimidation levelled against Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh by former w...
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Pune VIDEOS: RTO Cracks Down On Fortuner With Secret Number-Plate Cover; ₹4,500 Fine Recovered
Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Office (RTO) has taken action against a Toyota Fortuner fitted with an illegal automatic mechanism to conceal its registration plate. The mechanism could cover the number plate at the push of a switch, making the vehicle d...
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Pune Police Warn Strict Action Over Noise, Provocative Posts Ahead Of Ganeshotsav
Pune: With Ganeshotsav set to begin in Pune on September 14, the city police and civic administration have intensified preparations to ensure smooth celebrations, traffic management and adequate civic infrastructure. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar and senior civic officia...
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India vs New Zealand Tour 2026 Sees Massive Ticket Demand With Over 50,000 Tickets Sold Ahead Of India’s Six-Year Return
Wellington: The much-awaited return of India to New Zealand has created a huge buzz among cricket fans, with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirming that more than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming international home summer. India tour New Zealand for the first time in ...
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FDA suspends licences of IRCTC-linked kitchen, three ISKCON food outlets
Inspections in Mumbai find live cockroaches, rodent droppings and other food-safety violations at establishments serving railway passengers and operating at ISKCON Juhu...
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VIDEO: Student Alleges Assault By RPF Personnel At Pune Station, Says Eardrum Was Perforated
Pune: A 25-year-old Digital Media student of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has alleged that he was brutally assaulted by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Pune Railway Station on August 24, resulting in a traumatic perforation of his left eardrum. The student,...
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Maharashtra DELTA Act To Set Framework For Tokenised Property, Fadnavis Says Move Will Unlock Dormant Wealth
Mumbai: Maharashtra is developing a legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets through the proposed Maharashtra Digitization and Exchange of Land Token Asset, or DELTA, Act, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Speaking at the Global Fi...
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Auxbeam Switch Panels: Solve Your Vehicle's Wiring Nightmare Instantly!
Auxbeam India Expands Switch Panel Lineup for Ambulances, Fire Trucks, Defence Vehicles, Off-Road Rigs and Marine Vehicles. Junagadh, Gujarat — September 2026 — Auxbeam India, the Indian arm of the automotive lighting and electronics brand Auxbeam, today announced the wider rollo...
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'Tough Luck, Carlos!': Sachin Tendulkar Sympathises With Alcaraz, Lauds Ben Shelton After Thrilling US Open Win
Sachin Tendulkar was left impressed by the thrilling US Open quarter-final between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz. The Indian cricket legend took to social media to praise Shelton after the American edged out the defending champion in a dramatic five-set battle. Tendulkar describ...
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Global Fintech Fest 2026 In Mumbai; Says 'State Will Become Largest Real-World Testbed For Innovations'
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated the expo at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and inspected various services, products and technologies showcased by companies operating in the fintech sector. मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यां...
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Mira-Bhayandar Ganesh Visarjan 2026: MBMC Prepares 24 Sites, Including 19 Artificial Ponds, With Safety And Eco-Friendly Measures
Mira-Bhayandar: The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has made extensive arrangements for the smooth and safe immersion of Ganesh idols during Ganeshotsav. A total of 24 immersion locations have been prepared across the city, including 5 natural water bodies and 19 arti...
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FPJ INTERVIEW: 'Celebration Should Not Become Disturbance,' Says Pune Activist Vidyanand Bapat - VIDEO
Pune: Pune’s Ganeshotsav debate has acquired an unlikely new fault line: how much noise is too much noise? At the centre of it is 37-year-old activist Vidyanand Bapat, whose campaign against DJs, loudspeakers and amplified sound during public celebrations has moved from a civic d...
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From 'Statesmanship Award' To 'Global Pride Of Maharashtra': Eknath Shinde To Receive 3 Honours In London This Week
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to receive three awards at two separate events in London in recognition of his contribution to the state’s social welfare initiatives. According to reports, Shinde left for London on Tuesday night and is scheduled to ...
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Begins Seven-Day India Visit, Set To Meet PM Narendra Modi, President Murmu And Other Top Leaders
New Delhi: Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, is embarking on a seven-day visit to India commencing Wednesday, following an invitation extended by Vice President CP Radhak...
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'Instead Of Humans Trying To Authenticate, They May Delegate It To Agents': UIDAI Chief Neelkanth Mishra On Aadhaar's AI-Driven Future
Speaking at a session on 'Digital Identity & Beyond' at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, UIDAI Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra outlined how Aadhaar is preparing for a future shaped by AI agents, alongside Jupiter's Jitendra Gupta and moderator Srinivas Jain of SBI Funds Management...
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Noida Student NSA Detention: SG Tells Supreme Court Allahabad HC Order Quashing Detention, ₹5 Lakh Compensation Will Be Challenged
The Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the Allahabad High Court’s recent judgment quashing the detention of a Delhi University student under the National Security Act (NSA) will be challenged. According to the Live law report, t...
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FIU-India Issues Notices To 15 Crypto Firms For PMLA Violations, Orders Website Takedowns
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has initiated compliance action against 15 Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) for alleged violations of anti-money laundering regulations. The financial crime watchdog has issued notices to these entities under Secti...
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Pune Shocker: Youth Attacked With Koyta Over Love Marriage, 4 Arrested With Pistol Seized
Pimpri-Chinchwad: Four men were arrested after a youth was allegedly attacked with a koyta and pistol in Pimple Nilakh on Tuesday, with police suspecting that opposition to his love marriage was the main motive behind the attack. The victim, identified as Amol Veer, was attacked ...
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'No Special Treatment': Supreme Court On Plea To Fast-Track Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 9, asked the complainant in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to follow the prescribed procedure and file an application seeking an early hearing. A bench headed by Chief Justice of I...
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Groww, Zerodha May Add MSE As Trading Option As Stock Exchange Targets Retail Investor Growth
Large retail brokers, including Groww and Zerodha, are likely to provide customers access to the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) as an additional trading platform, according to a report by Moneycontrol. Both discount brokers are currently testing technical integration ...
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Mumbai Police Hunts Serial Cat Killer Who Allegedly Murdered 6 Felines In Govandi; PETA India Offers ₹50,000 Reward Against Information
Mumbai: Mumbai police are looking for one or more serial cat killers after about six cats were allegedly found killed and their bodies were found to be mutilated in Govandi’s Panjrapole area. Animal welfare organisation, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, has a...