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March 13, 2024

Gehlot, Kamal Nath sons in Cong 2nd list

Congress general secretary K C Venugopal on Tuesday released the second list of 43 Lok Sabha candidates, including 10 each from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, 12 from Assam, 7 from Gujarat, 3 from Uttarakhand and 1 from Daman and Diu, raising the total candidates announced so far to 82.

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'Agla station, Tirthankar Parshvanath (King's Circle)'?

Now that Mumbaikars have memorised the name of Prabhadevi (formerly Elphinstone Road station on Western Railway), they must be ready to learn seven more new names.

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WE WON'T IMPLEMENT CAA: STALIN

A day after the Centre notified the rules for the Amendment Citizenship Act (CAA), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday reiterated that the legislation will not be implemented in the State.

1 min

BJP COURSE CORRECTION

OBC leader replaces Khattar as Haryana CM; BJP dumps ally JJP

3 mins

DREAM RIDE, NIGHTMARE AT WORLI

Coastal Road: Cruise or chaos, depends on which side you are; Pedder Road empty

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Gung-ho, Rahul promises caste census

The Congress government would carry out a caste census and an economic and financial survey, in case it wrests power from the BJP regime, party leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday in the tribal-dominated Nandurbar district of Maharashtra.

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SOS TO PREZ ON POLL BONDS

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) chief on Tuesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu urging her to seek presidential reference of the apex court in the electoral bonds scheme case and not to give effect to it unless the top court has reheard the matter.

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SC LIFTS 27-YEAR OLD BAN ON NEET

In a landmark ruling that has the potential to reshape the landscape of medical education in India, the Supreme Court has lifted a 27-year-old ban, allowing students who have pursued their education through distance learning to sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate courses.

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BSP appoints incharge for Muslim-dominated seats

This move signals a setback for INDIA bloc to consolidate minority votes

1 min

Two additions to Homi Bhabha Univ

Govt-run SIMSREE and IFS to leave University of Mumbai and join SoBo cluster university

2 mins

1993 blasts: Long road to justice

31 years after the terror attacks, victims yet to receive compensation from the government

2 mins

Ed Sheeran shares floor space with kids at Dadar school

The singer's '+ = ÷ x Tour' is scheduled for Saturday at Mahalaxmi Racecourse

1 min

M-East ward in queue for better toilets

Despite BMC spending ₹53.8 cr, 188 toilets continue to lack maintenance; women criticise fake poll assurances

2 mins

'Tourism zone will disturb ecology of Navi Mumbai'

Activists raise alarm citing potential damage to biodiversity due to prior CRZ violations; policy is expected to be tabled before state cabinet soon

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PMPML bus stops hit bumpy ride

The deteriorating condition of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus stands across the city has raised concerns among commuters and social activists.

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'Indradhanush' youth festival kicks off

The state-level inter-university youth festival, 'Indradhanush,' commenced on Monday with great enthusiasm. Governor and Chancellor Ramesh Bais, along with Vice Chancellor Dr. Vijay Fulari, inaugurated the festival via video conferencing.

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INDIA'S RETAIL INFLATION EASES TO 4-MTH LOW OF 5.09% IN FEB

There was a sharp decline in cooking oil prices during Feb which came down by as much as 11.67%

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PASSENGER VEHICLES REPORT BEST-EVER FEBRUARY SALES AT 3,70,786 UNITS: SIAM

Utility vehicle sales rose 38% to 1,91,435 units in Feb 2024, as compared to 1,38,238 units in Feb 2024

2 mins

CAARNAMA Delhi a fortress; uprising in Oppn states

Cops keep a close watch on social media, sensitive Shaheen Bagh and North East Delhi to prevent a repeat of 2019-2020 violence

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PM steps on gas to boost railways

Modi flags off 10 Vande Bharat trains via video link with lakhs of people connecting from over 700 places

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MODI IN VANDE BHARAT PUSH

In a monumental stride towards bolstering India's railway infrastructure and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains on Tuesday and also launched a series of groundbreaking railway and petrochemical projects totalling more than Rs1,06,000 crore.

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Govt decides to set up 16 corporations for various communities in Telangana

The State government has decided to constitute 16 separate corporations for various communities in Telangana.

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PM lays foundation stone for 43 rail projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation for 43 railway projects of Rs 249 crore in Chhattisgarh, including the Vande Bharat train maintenance depot in Bilaspur and MEMU car shed expansion in Bhilai. It opened a new door for the opportunities in the tribal dominated state Chhattisgarh.

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Aid ship sets sail for Gaza with millions on the brink

An aid ship loaded with some 200 tons of food set sail for Gaza on Tuesday in a pilot program for the opening of a sea corridor to the territory, where the five-month-old Israel-Hamas war has driven hundreds of thousands of people to the brink of starvation.

1 min

Musheer's best for Mumbai

19-year-old's ton and Shreyas Iyer's 95 help hosts set Vidarbha 538 target

2 mins

Did you know?

Prabhas cuts short producers' expenses unlike other actors?

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