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May 21, 2023

DREADED MIG 'FLYING COFFINS' GROUNDED

Spotlight on ageing Soviet fleet which has been involved in 400 crashes since induction in 1963

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Meeting upshot: A firm handshake and a firm resolve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that India will do everything possible to find a solution to the Ukraine conflict as the two leaders held in-person talks for the first time after Russia invaded the eastern European country 15 months back.

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We will walk the talk, Sidda says after oath

Congress leader Siddaramaiah was sworn in as chief minister of Karnataka and state party president DK Shivakumar as deputy chief minister in a grand show of opposition unity on Saturday.

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TITAN BUYS ₹100 CRORE RETAIL SPACE IN BORIVALI

Tata Group’s watches and fashion accessories brand Titan has purchased commercial space in Borivali West for Rs 100 crore.

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'Won't endorse project that impacts peace & privacy'

Shelar was a guest at the FPJ office; he spoke about various issues, including Salman Khan's plan to build a 19-storey hotel at Carter Road

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VFX animation student held for inciting Akola riot

Arbaaz Khan, a second-year student of VXF animation in Mumbai, was arrested on Saturday for inciting last week’s riot in Akola in which one person was killed and 10 others were injured. The riot also led to huge loss of public and private property in incidents of vandalism and arson.

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G20 ECSWG meeting in city from today

To focus on sustainable ocean management and marine biodiversity conservation

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Govt: Curative petition in Maratha quota case soon

Govt says that drafting of the petition is in the last stage

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KCR launches programme for BRS expansion in Maha

Continuing his focus on Maharashtra, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday announced a month-long programme to expand his party’s network in over 45,000 villages in urban civic bodies in the state.

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Motorists run out of luck at Lucky Jn

Increasing pedestrian movement, frequent diversions and gross negligence on the part of traffic authorities are some of the prominent causes behind traffic woes at Bandra signal

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Residents turn the heat on pool shut for 5 years

Lions civic pool across Odeon Cinema was shut on pretext of renovations; BMC says it will be three more years before the pool is rebuilt as part of a sports complex

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Forum calls for efficient claim settlement at EPFO level

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Mumbai suburban) has directed the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay Rs10,000 to a complainant towards mental agony and litigation cost owing to a delayed claim settlement.

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Bird bulwark promise after Vadale lake LED lights row

Panvel Municipal Corporation assures activists that the lake’s beautification project won’t disturb birds or harm their nesting spots

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Oppn questions govt over ₹2,000 note ban

Tughlaqi demonetisation drama: Mamata

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Sidda takes oath as CM, DKS deputy

Grand show of oppn unity: Leaders of ‘like-minded’ parties attend swearing-inRejection of divisive politics, says Sonia

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CBI grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hours

Not a pet dog of Delhi: Abhishek

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G20 event in J&K will boost tourism, investments: LG

The success of the upcoming tourism working group meeting of the G-20 countries will result in an increase in the influx of tourists and investments in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday.

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Security went for a toss during 26/11, says Shah

HM lays foundation of National Academy of Coastal Policing

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BJP criticised for opening new Parliament on Savarkar's birth anniversary

Several opposition parties have targeted the government as Prime Minister Modi is set to inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28 on the birth anniversary of Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar, with Congress calling it a \"complete insult\" to the country's founding fathers.

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U'khand: Muni ki reti, Laxman Jhula get facelift for G20 meet

Muni ki Reti and Laxman Jhula area have been completely decorated for the second G-20 meeting, to be held in Narendra Nagar on May 24-25.

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Zelensky fortifies G7 support base for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on Saturday in Japan for talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies, a personal appearance meant to galvanize global attention as the nations ratcheted up pressure on Moscow for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

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Russian private army head claims control of Bakhmut

The head of the Russian private army Wagner claimed on Saturday that his forces have taken control of the city of Bakhmut after the longest and most grinding battle of the Russia-Ukraine war, but Ukrainian defence officials denied it.

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Ukraine conflict must be resolved via dialogue: Quad

The Quad leaders on Saturday called for the resolution of the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy while asserting that it must not be an era of war, a formulation that echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's position.

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Nepal PM aiming to create new history on India trip

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Saturday said he is aiming to create a new history during his upcoming visit to India.

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Russia bans entry to '500 Americans' including Obama

Former US President Barack Obama is among 500 Americans banned by Russia from entering the country in response to sanctions imposed by America, CNN reported on Saturday.

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Prathamesh shocks world No. 1 to win maiden World Cup gold

India bagged two gold in the non-Olympic compound section with the mixed team duo of Ojas Deotale and Jyothi Surekha Vennam opening the country's tally by upsetting top-seeded Koreans in the Stage 2 of the World Cup. This was a successive World Cup gold medal for the mixed pair duo that had also won in the Antalya leg last month

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Aarush Patankar shines in Victory CC triumph

A splendid performance from all-rounder Aarush Patankar helped Victory Cricket Club emerge champions as they handed Ours Cricket Club a 16-run defeat in the final of the 2nd MCA Under-19 Cricket Tournament organized by Bhama CC in association with Mumbai Cricket Club and played at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive on Friday evening.

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Indian women's team goes down fighting to Australia

Hockey: Second Test

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Parul Chaudhary wins women's 3000m steeplechase title

India's Parul Chaudhary won the women's 3000m steeplechase event at the Track Night NYC here for her first title of the season.

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POORAN FIFTY PROPS LSG TO FIGHTING 176/8

Nicholas Pooran held the innings together with a counter-attacking fifty to propel Lucknow Super Giants to a fighting 176 for eight against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday Pooran (58 off 30 balls) rebuilt the innings after LSG were precariously placed at 73/5 with all their top batters, including the in-form duo of Marcus Stoinis (0) and Krunal Pandya (9), getting out cheaply.

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