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First aid kits and ORS packets sent

The general election in Baramati Lok Sabha Constituency will be held on May 7. In consideration of the rising summer temperature, 1,724 first aid boxes and 10 ORS packets for each polling station were distributed from the distribution center at the Agricultural College in Pune.

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May 06, 2024
Water crisis deepens in Sangli ahead of polls
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Water crisis deepens in Sangli ahead of polls

Several 'talukas' (tehsil) in Maharashtra's Sangli district are grappling with acute water scarcity, leading to growing concerns among residents in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.

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May 06, 2024
Aundh Chest Hospital's morgue facility remains dysfunctional
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Aundh Chest Hospital's morgue facility remains dysfunctional

The morgue facility at Aundh Chest Hospital (ACH) wears a deserted look, as the mortuary has been dysfunctional for the past month. ACH is the sole hospital in the district admitting TB patients.

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May 06, 2024
MARATHWADA DAMS PLUMMET
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MARATHWADA DAMS PLUMMET

The water level in various dams in the Marathwada region has reached the bottom level by the end of April. In 11 major dams in the Marathwada region, only 19.92 percent of water is available. Among the 15 dams on the Godavari River, there is only 21.35 percent water storage.

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May 06, 2024
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CSMC's development plan receives 7,000 objections

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has crafted a city development plan almost 33 years after its last one.

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May 06, 2024
One killed by throat slitting
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One killed by throat slitting

In the early hours of Saturday, three individuals brutally killed a labourer by slitting his throat. The deceased, identified as Ganesh Jaggannath Darakhe from Chikalthana, was discovered near the SBOA School on Jalgaon Road.

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May 06, 2024
After five deaths, govt lists sewer cleaning guidelines
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After five deaths, govt lists sewer cleaning guidelines

The instructions stress that cleaning of enclosed spaces must primarily rely on machine-assisted methods; workers must only be involved in rare tasks

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May 06, 2024
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Two people arrested for fatal assault on man on local train

Two people, including a history-sheeter, have been arrested for allegedly grievously assaulting a man with a knife and belt on a local train between the Titwala and Vasind stations.

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May 06, 2024
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BMC chiei surveys cement concrete road works at night

BMC chief Bhushan Gagrani on Saturday undertook a nighttime inspection of ongoing cement concrete road works in the western suburbs. He issued directives to expedite the completion of leveling with a uniform asphalt layer by May 31 across all concrete road projects.

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May 06, 2024
VOTERS MAKE THEIR VOICE HEARD
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VOTERS MAKE THEIR VOICE HEARD

Citizen groups issue their own manifestos as city votes on May 20 to elect its MPs

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May 06, 2024
Cop's death: FSL report awaited
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Cop's death: FSL report awaited

The mystery surrounding the death of Pawar remained unresolved as the Railway police wait for the report from the forensic science laboratory (FSL) to ascertain the cause of the death.

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May 06, 2024
Yet another self-goal by Tejas' Kangana
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Yet another self-goal by Tejas' Kangana

BJP star candidate in a spot over gaffe; she targets BJP colleague Tejasvi Surya instead of RJD's Tejashwi

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May 06, 2024
BJP won't remove reservations: Shah
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BJP won't remove reservations: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured the countrymen that the government would protect SC, ST and backward class reservations. He hoped the NDA would retain power at the Centre for the third consecutive term.

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May 06, 2024
IAF CONVOY ATTACK A BJP STUNT: PUNJAB CM
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IAF CONVOY ATTACK A BJP STUNT: PUNJAB CM

Several people were detained for questioning on Sunday as a massive search operation for terrorists behind the IAF convoy attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district entered the second day.

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May 06, 2024
Priyanka takes charge of Amethi, Raebareli
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Priyanka takes charge of Amethi, Raebareli

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has assumed leadership of the campaign efforts in Raebareli and Amethi, in a move aimed at consolidating support in two pivotal Lok Sabha constituencies, according to party insideers.

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May 06, 2024
Adhir's last hurrah in Behrampore
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Adhir's last hurrah in Behrampore

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is fighting with his back to the Bhagirathi river; which marks the boundary of his constituency Behrampore in West Bengal.

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May 06, 2024
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Pak has more press freedom than India

Pakistan has a much better ranking above India in the World Press Freedom Index, although India has moved up two notches since last year to rank 159 in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). It had ranked 161 in 2023, just 19 ranks below the lowest, 180.

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May 06, 2024
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Guv asks staff to 'ignore summons'

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday instructed his Raj Bhavan staff to 'ignore summons' served by the police in connection with the alleged molestation case against him.

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May 06, 2024
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Will sex tapes impact BJP in third round?

The murder of Neha Hiremath by her former classmate in her college campus in Hubballi on April 18, Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna's sex tapes and sexual abuse, and the Congress government's five guarantees versus Prime Ministe Narendra Modi's guarantees dominated the poll narrative for the campaigning for the 14 remaining Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka that go to polls on May 7.

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May 06, 2024
19-yr-old killed over 'sacrilege'
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19-yr-old killed over 'sacrilege'

A 19-year-old youth was beaten to death following alleged sacrilege at a gurdwara in Ferozepur on Saturday, according to police officials.

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May 06, 2024
Can't forget being caned in Class 5: CJI
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Can't forget being caned in Class 5: CJI

How you treat children has a deep impact on them throughout their life, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said, recounting his experience of being caned in school, just like several others of that generation when corporal punishment was very much a reality and was not looked down upon as a cruel method to discipline children.

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May 06, 2024
Dimple navigates a caste labyrinth
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Dimple navigates a caste labyrinth

Amidst the political tumult of Uttar Pradesh's by-elections in November 2009, Firozabad stood as a pivotal battleground.

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May 06, 2024
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ROHIT JERSEY IN DEMAND, HARDIK'S GOES ABEGGING

Amidst the unfolding drama of the Indian Premier League 2024 season, the Mumbai Indians, once hailed as five-time champions, now find themselves grappling with a disheartening reality.

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May 06, 2024
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Punia suspended, Paris games bid in jeopardy

The National Anti-Doping Agency has suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, a move that could potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year.

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May 06, 2024
26/11: Congress leader stirs row
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26/11: Congress leader stirs row

BJP asks EC to act against Wadettiwar

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May 06, 2024
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BIG NAMES IN THIRD ROUND

The campaign for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections which saw the BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc slug it out on issues like redistribution of wealth, Muslim appeasement, reservations and sexual harassment charges against a JD(S) leader, concluded on Sunday evening in 92 seats in over 11 states and Union Territories. The voting is on May 7.

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May 06, 2024
Father is in, son stays out
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Father is in, son stays out

The buzz that the multiple sexual assault case accused Prajwal Revanna will arrive in Mangalore on Sunday morning from Dubai came to naught. SIT teams were stationed at Mangalore and Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru but he was not on board the 6.30 pm scheduled flight.

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May 06, 2024
RAMJI KARENGE BEDA PAAR
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RAMJI KARENGE BEDA PAAR

In a vibrant display of unity and solidarity, PM Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a spectacular roadshow through the streets of Ayodhya.

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May 06, 2024
ALL-ROUND RCB BEAT GT
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ALL-ROUND RCB BEAT GT

Dinesh Karthik, Swapnil Singh power home side

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May 05, 2024
Hardik Pandya under fire
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Hardik Pandya under fire

Former cricketers criticise Mumbai Indians’ leadership decisions in IPL loss

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May 05, 2024