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ED raids at Mumbai, Jaipur in Torres Ponzi scheme case
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ED raids at Mumbai, Jaipur in Torres Ponzi scheme case

Over one lakh investors have allegedly lost over ₹1,000 crore in the investment scam

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January 24, 2025
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Integrated agricultural university to come up in Mandya: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that an integrated agricultural university will be established in the agriculture-based Mandya district.

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January 24, 2025
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ODPs: Uphold SC order on 5 villages, HC directs govt

The High Court of Bombay at Goa on Thursday directed the State government to continue complying with the Supreme Court's order prohibiting any changes to five villages of Calangute, Candolim, Arpora, Nagoa and Parra.

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January 24, 2025
One-to-one Pawar meeting in Pune
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One-to-one Pawar meeting in Pune

Amidst speculation about the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) coming closer, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar, who lead their respective factions, shared a dais in Pune on Thursday.

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January 24, 2025
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NCLAT stays ban on WhatsApp sharing data with parent Meta

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday stayed a five-year ban imposed by CCI on data-sharing practices between WhatsApp and its parent Meta for advertising purposes.

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January 24, 2025
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Wanted to steal, and not harm him'

The man accused of breaking into Saif Ali Khan's home and stabbing him has told police that his main purpose was to steal money and not harm the actor, an official said on Thursday.

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January 24, 2025
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Gilts Down Before Weekly Auction on Fri

Towards the end of the trading session, government bond prices fell as traders placed short bets to make space for the 6.79%, 2034 bond ahead of the weekly gilt auction on Friday, dealers said.

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January 24, 2025
Student Launches Data Platform on City's Groundwater Depletion, Proposes Solutions
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Student Launches Data Platform on City's Groundwater Depletion, Proposes Solutions

To address the pressing issue of groundwater depletion in the city, a second-year diploma student has recently come up with an internet platform which contains key information sourced from the Central governing agencies and independent researchers.

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January 24, 2025
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Embracing 4th Industrial Revolution is key

Educators underscore the urgency of bridging the digital divide, ensuring equitable access to education

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January 24, 2025
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MCA Creates Guinness World Record

The record, dedicated to the late Eknath Solkar, is for 'Largest Cricket Ball Sentence' as part of their celebration on the 50th anniversary

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January 24, 2025
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16 Months in Jail, ₹2,000 Fine for Mobile Snatcher

The Thane Sessions Court convicted 26-year-old Sagar Gaikwad for robbery and sentenced him to 16 months in jail and a fine of Rs 2000.

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January 24, 2025
Quality food to be provided in government hostels: MLA
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Quality food to be provided in government hostels: MLA

State Minority Welfare Director and Director of Horticulture and Sericulture department Sheikh Yasmin Bhasha and Vanaparthi MLA Tudi Megha Reddy have said that quality meals should be provided to the students in all hostels including SC, ST, BC and Minority Gurukuls and ensure that the students do not face any difficulties.

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January 24, 2025
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Profit-booking continues, indices positive

Sensex opened flat to negative but reclaimed higher and traded positive for the day. Till it holds below 76,750 zones, weakness could be seen towards 76,200 then 75,900 zones whereas hurdles are placed at 76,750 then 77,000 zones

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January 24, 2025
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GIDC Cracks Whip Against Verna Car Service Centres

Revokes Occupancy Certificates

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January 24, 2025
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73-Yr-Old Out to Buy Milk Killed in Hit and Run

A 73-year-old woman pedestrian was killed in a hit and run accident in Thane early morning on Thursday.

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January 24, 2025
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Pak Bill to Muzzle Social Media

Pak govt plans to muzzle social media Pakistan's opposition said on Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

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January 24, 2025
Check Post Rip-Off Bigger Than Vyapam Scam, Says Uma
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Check Post Rip-Off Bigger Than Vyapam Scam, Says Uma

Sharma Is Just a Kechua; Ajgars Are Yet to Be Caught

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January 24, 2025
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Just in Time: Sebi's ₹250 SIP proposal

SEBI's proposal to introduce Rs 250 micro-SIPs in mutual funds is a progressive step towards enhancing financial inclusion.

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January 24, 2025
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Oshiwara school gets bomb threat in email

Officials at Ryan Global School in Oshiwara received an email bomb threat on Thursday morning, according to police.

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January 24, 2025
UltraTech Cement Q3 profit at ₹1,473.51 cr
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UltraTech Cement Q3 profit at ₹1,473.51 cr

Shares of UltraTech Cement Ltd surged nearly 7 per cent on Thursday after the Aditya Birla group firm reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,473.51 crore for the third quarter.

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January 24, 2025
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Tata Firm Buys Office Space for ₹148 Crore

Tata Investment Corp Ltd has completed the purchase of two properties at Lodha Excelus, located in New Cuffe Parade, Wadala.

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January 24, 2025
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BMC designates ad spaces, warns over illegal banners

As the draft policy for the 'Outdoor Advertisement Display' is still under review, the BMC has identified temporary spaces across the city where banners and posters can be displayed.

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January 24, 2025
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CM renames river linking project in Raj

On the first anniversary of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya, Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma has renamed the Parvati Kali-sindh Chambal Link Project (PKC-ERCP) Ram Jal Setu Link Project.

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January 24, 2025
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FS Is Set For Beijing Trip

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Beijing on a two-day trip beginning Sunday, in the second such high-profile visit from India to China in less than one-and-a-half months.

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January 24, 2025
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Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models from Feb 1

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will hike prices by up to Rs 32,500 across various models from February 1 to partially offset the rise in input costs.

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January 24, 2025
India, US, Middle East to add 100 GW solar capacity in 2025
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India, US, Middle East to add 100 GW solar capacity in 2025

WOOD MACKENZIE REPORT

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January 24, 2025
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Drug peddler in police net

Listed drug peddler Shaikh Naim Shaikh Jameer (50), who was earlier sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for supplying drugs in the city, was once again arrested with drugs in the city on Tuesday night.

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January 24, 2025
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Natyasattak Rajani: Night-long theatre celebration on Jan 25

Pune Natyasattak, the city's celebrated theatre extravaganza organised by Wide Wings Media, returns this January to showcase the finest plays in the city.

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January 24, 2025
23-Year-Old Woman's Death Accidental: State to HC
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23-Year-Old Woman's Death Accidental: State to HC

The state, on Thursday, told the Bombay High Court that the death of a 23-year-old woman who died in 2021 after falling from her Pune residence's balcony, was an accident.

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January 24, 2025
Gangster, 6 aides arrested for death threats, extortion
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Gangster, 6 aides arrested for death threats, extortion

The anti-extortion cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested notorious gangster D K Rao and six of his accomplices for allegedly trying to extort ₹2.5 crore from a hotel owner in Andheri.

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January 24, 2025