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Alcohol industry asks Maharashtra govt to rethink excise duty hike, calls for deliberations
Expressing concern over the increase in the excise duty on Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) by up to 50 per cent by the Maharashtra government, the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the apex body of the Indian Alcoholic Beverage Industry, has urged the state government to reconsider the hike and hold deliberations with all stakeholders immediately.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
SBI Life Extends Compassion: 10.50 Lakh Insurance Claim Handed Over to Family of Late Choppuri Odela.
\"PS Ashokain \"Indian Chronicle\"Manthani June 23\"\"In a heartfelt gesture reflecting the value of financial foresight, SBI Life Insurance disbursed a total sum of ?10.50 lakhs to the family of the late Choppuri Odela, a resident of Gopalpur village, who tragically passed away due to illness.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
In 2025, where growth will come from
With the new year around the corner, it is useful to think ahead and ask: What is going to be the big economic issue in India in 2025? There is little doubt that it is going to be the growth slowdown.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
'Dismissal based on religion by Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust is illegal,' says SP MLA Rais Shaikh
Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh Sunday termed the recent termination of 114 minority employees by the Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust in Maharashtra as an 'illegal and arbitrary act'.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Arambai Tenggol | Manipur’s Black T-Shirts
Violence returned to Manipur after a brief lull when security personnel picked up Asem Kanan Singh, the self-styled ‘army chief’ of Arambai Tenggol (AT), a radical Meitei group, from one of its strategic units in Imphal on the night of June 7.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Temba Bavuma's never-give-up mantra on batting at Lord's with injury: 'I went against advice from management, willing to deal with consequences'
Temba Bavuma has seen the likes of Hansie Cronje, Shaun Pollock, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers trip over hurdles to bring home a world title. (AP Photo)Temba Bavuma has seen the likes of Hansie Cronje, Shaun Pollock, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers trip over hurdles to bring home a world title. When the moment arrived, it must have been truly overwhelming for every South African cricket fan. Even more so if you happened to be at Lord's — the venue where South Africa finally became world champions on Sunday, beating Australia in the World Test Championship Final. Tears overflowed. Former players choked up on air. Their all-time greats celebrated the moment as if it was their own, from the stands to the broadcast centre. Yet, when the camera panned to the balcony, their captain, Temba Bavuma sat with his head buried in his hands.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Solemn Tributes Paid to Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee on Balidan Diwas in Sultanabad Rural Mandal.
A dignified and patriotic commemoration was held today in Gattepalli village of Sultanabad Rural Mandal to mark Balidan Diwas, the martyrdom day of the great nationalist and visionary leader, Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
After CM Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut says Maharashtra politics is now ‘madari ka khel'
Days after a surprise meeting between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and MNS chief Raj Thackeray triggered speculations about the possibility of a BJP-MNS alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday described the current political atmosphere in Maharashtra as a “madari ka khel” (puppet show), alleging that the CM was attempting to manipulate all parties to suit the BJP’s interests.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
'We are partners for life': Gay couple, whose love blossomed on dance floor and during ice cream dates, let the world know
In 2014, Shyam Konnur first saw Sriram Sridharan on the dance floor at a post-pride party in Bengaluru. “I had travelled to Bengaluru for the pride event, and when I saw that young man, I thought he was cute, so I walked up to him and said so,” he recalled.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Why the embrace between Hindu nationalists and American Christian nationalists can't last
Depending on how you look at it, the recent warm embrace by Christian nationalists in the United States, of Hindu nationalists in India is either very strange or, perhaps, inevitable.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Decoding the complex relationship between microbial bugs and drugs
Our bodies contain as many, if not more, bacterial cells as human cells. Along with fungi and viruses, these microbes collectively form our microbiome. Microbes, particularly in our gut, have a profound impact on health. Major discoveries have unearthed that what we eat and the drugs we take shape the composition of our microbiome, which in turn affects the effectiveness of treatments for diseases.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
'His decision to prioritize IPL over national team raised eyebrows': Mitchell Johnson slams Josh Hazlewood after WTC defeat
Former Australian player Mitchell Johnson slammed pacer Josh Hazlewood, saying that him prioritizing the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the World Test Championship final vs South Africa, which the Aussies lost by 5 wickets, raised eyebrows.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Amritpal Singh Mehron, key accused in influencer Kanchan Kumari’s murder, fled to UAE hours after crime: Police
Amritpal Singh Mehron, a self-styled radical Sikh leader who is allegedly the key conspirator in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, popularly known as Kamal Kaur ‘Bhabhi’, fled the country within hours of the crime, Punjab Police said.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
MANTHAN: National Awareness Workshop held at MANUU
\"Meaningful change comes from creating solutions that are deep-rooted in introspection,” emphasized Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice Chancellor, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) while inaugurating MANTHAN, a National Awareness Workshop under the project Divyang SARTHI — a Smart Accessible Resource and Tools for Holistic Inclusion for persons with Intellectual Disabilities, funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Golla, Kuruma communities demand cabinet post in Telangana Govt
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Indian Bank Disburses 1,050 Crores to SHGs at MegaCredit Outreach Camps Held in Hyderabad andAmaravathi
In a significant initiative to empower Self Help Groups (SHGs), Indian Bank has sanctioned
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Eight Palestinians killed in latest Israeli shooting near aid site in Gaza
Atleast eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded on Sunday (June 15, 2025) in a shooting near Israeliand U.S.-supported food distribution points in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials. Witnesses blamed the Israeli military, which did not immediately comment.The war in Gazais still raging, more than 20 months after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack ignited it. That attack also set off a chain of events that led to Israel's surprise attack on Iran on Friday.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
RTI data shows staffing gaps: 50 per cent of Class IV posts vacant, over 100 doctor positions unfilled at Sassoon Hospital
A Right to Information (RTI) query filed by shows that half of the 843 sanctioned Class IV posts at Sassoon General Hospital, Pune — Maharashtra’s largest government-run tertiary care facility - have been vacant for several years.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
How Western Railway plans to make more room for senior citizens on Mumbai local trains
The Western Railway has decided to convert luggage compartments in local trains into special coaches exclusively for elderly commuters, aiming to ease the daily commute for senior citizens.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Viktor Orban solidifies his credentials as the EU’s pantomime villain
Europeans, with their art-house sensibilities, can rarely match the dramatic heights coming out of Hollywood.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Manthani Library to Be Transformed into a Modern Learning Hub: Comprehensive Upgradation Plans Underway.
“PS Ashokan“Indian Chronicle“Manthani, june 23“In a significant step towards empowering students and fostering a culture of knowledge, Medagoni Rajamouli Goud, President of the Manthani Leaders Forum Committee, announced a strategic initiative to modernize and enhance the facilities at the historic Manthani Library.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Blistering heat continues in north, central India; hills scorch
A relentless heatwave continued to scorch large parts of north and central India for the sixth consecutive day on Saturday, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in several cities and high temperatures reported in parts of the hilly states.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
How to explain frequent waterlogging issues plaguing Mumbai: BMC data points to spike in daily average rainfall over last 6 years
An internal analysis conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revealed that Mumbai has experienced a significant increase in the overall amount of high-intensity rainfall over the past six years. This data was compiled by analyzing rainfall recorded by the civic body's own Automatic Weather Systems (AWS). The BMC conducted this study following the heavy rains on May 26, which were caused by an early onset of the monsoon.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Italy call on Gennaro Gattuso as manager after sacking Luciano Spalletti
Gennaro Gattuso walks during a warm up before the French League One soccer match between Marseille and Metz at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. (AP Photo)Gennaro Gattuso walks during a warm up before the French League One soccer match between Marseille and Metz at the Stade Velodrome.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Amid upgrades, patients still struggle with access, hygiene concerns at Sassoon Hospital
Patients visiting the outpatient department of Pune's Sassoon General Hospital flagged certain concerns - from wheelchairs that are not readily available, long waiting times for seeking medical treatment, to a lack of cleanliness at some of the washrooms.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Aamir Khan says PK wasn’t against religion, addresses claims it promoted love jihad: ‘My sisters and daughter have married Hindus’
Aamir Khan finally addressed allegations against him that have been floating on social media ever since the release of his 2014 blockbuster, Rajkumar Hirani’s satire PK.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
Maheshtala violence: Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari meets victims in Kolkata, demands NIA probe
Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari Saturday met with the victims of the Maheshtala communal violence and provided them financial relief ata BJP party office in South Kolkata.After meeting 23 affected families, Adhikari told media persons, “In the last 48 hours, there has been no initiative by the state government, municipal or district administration, police administration, or even local councillors, MLAs, or MPs to provide compensation to the victims. That's why the BJP has taken the initiative to stand by the affected people.”
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
What is PM SHRI, the 'showcase' schools scheme that Centre is pushing in states?
The Centre has stopped funding for the umbrella program for school education in three opposition-ruled states that have refused to implement its PM SHRI scheme.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
On the run for 21 years, Doctor Death's associate arrested for Delhi murder
An associate of notorious serial killer Doctor Death, on the run for 21 years for one of his gang’s murders in Sarita Vihar, was finally arrested by the Crime Branch from his native Aligarh on Saturday, Delhi Police said.
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June 24, 2025
Indian Chronicle
How 2024 was a bright spot in India’s concert music scene
For India’s music lovers, the year 2024 has been a treat.
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