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Aditya Srivastava topped UPSC with 54.27%

Civil services exam topper Aditya Srivastava scored 54.27 per cent in the prestigious exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), according to the detailed marks of the recommended candidates released by the Commission on Friday.

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April 20, 2024
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Twist to student's murder as BIP cries love jihad

Relationship gone sour, claims Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar

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April 20, 2024
MU initiates academic collaboration with UK varsities
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MU initiates academic collaboration with UK varsities

Mumbai University expanded its academic horizons by joining hands with universities in the UK.

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April 20, 2024
2 Indian students die at scenic waterfall in Scotland
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2 Indian students die at scenic waterfall in Scotland

Two students from India who were studying at a university in the UK have been killed in a tragic drowning incident at a scenic waterfall in Scotland.

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April 20, 2024
Tata Group seeks RBI waiver to avoid listing Tata Sons
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Tata Group seeks RBI waiver to avoid listing Tata Sons

The Tata Group has requested a waiver from the Reserve Bank ofIndia (RBI) in order to avoid listing its holding company and nonbanking finance firm, Tata Sons, ET Now has reported citing agencies.

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April 20, 2024
Doctors remove massive 10 kg ovarian tumour from 23-year-old girl in Jalna
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Doctors remove massive 10 kg ovarian tumour from 23-year-old girl in Jalna

In a remarkable feat of medical expertise, a team of doctors at Deepak Karkinos Cancer Hospital in Jalna on Wednesday removed a massive 10 kg suspected cancerous ovarian tumour from a 23-year-old girl.

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April 20, 2024
BJP making 'Abhimanyu' out of Shinde: Suresh Navale
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BJP making 'Abhimanyu' out of Shinde: Suresh Navale

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Suresh Navale on Thursday accused the BJP of pressuring Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to toe its line, particularly over seat sharing among the ruling Mahayuti partners.

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April 20, 2024
'My parents slept on floor for 2 days at airport'
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'My parents slept on floor for 2 days at airport'

A group of senior citizens from Pune, set to embark on a European vacation, found themselves stranded at Dubai International Airport due to incessant rain and flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its neighbouring countries.

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April 20, 2024
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Treated waste water to defence bodies for use other than drinking

In a bid to save drinking water, the BMC is mulling to provide treated water for nonpotable purposes in the city.

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April 20, 2024
Spirituality Mahotsav unites leaders at Kanha Shanti Vanam
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Spirituality Mahotsav unites leaders at Kanha Shanti Vanam

Event organised by Ministry of Culture; President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar were among attendees

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April 20, 2024
Hill Rd illegal vendors must go: HC
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Hill Rd illegal vendors must go: HC

HC asks BMC to take police assistance to prevent any law and order situation

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April 20, 2024
K'vli hsg soc cuts trees, no FIR
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K'vli hsg soc cuts trees, no FIR

Even after two complaints from the BMC against a residential society in Kandivali East, the Samta Nagar police have still not booked the society members for illegally cutting trees in its garden.

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April 20, 2024
'Make Congress pay for its sins in Maha'
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'Make Congress pay for its sins in Maha'

The Prime Minister attacked the grand old party while speaking in Wardha

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April 20, 2024
Dating app launches drive to make young voters woke
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Dating app launches drive to make young voters woke

One of the most popular dating applications around the world, Tinder, launched 'Every Single Vote Counts' awareness campaign in India as the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls world's biggest elections - started on Friday. The campaign is aimed to motivate around 20 million first-time voters.

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April 20, 2024
NCB ton man out of Wankhetle case 4 storm over Narwekar's
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NCB ton man out of Wankhetle case 4 storm over Narwekar's

DDG of NCB Gyaneshwar Singh got the marching orders on Friday morning; order comes a day aiter DDG Sanjay Singh’s resignation was accepted; both gave clean chit to Aryan Khan in drugs-on-cruise case

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April 20, 2024
Amid sporadic violence, over 7% exercise franchise in West Bengal
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Amid sporadic violence, over 7% exercise franchise in West Bengal

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election in West Bengal on Friday as North Bengal's three districts - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri went to polls.

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April 20, 2024
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WAIT GAME ON IN RAEBARELI, KAISERGANJ

BJP, Congress adopt delay tactics in naming candidates

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April 20, 2024
Wrestlers miss key weigh-in
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Wrestlers miss key weigh-in

Despite their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts, Indian wrestlers Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalakal may fail to secure a spot at the Paris Olympics.

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April 20, 2024
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Kejriwal insulin matter in court

The issue of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not being allowed to take insulin by the authorities of Tihar Jail, where he is lodged following his arrest in the liquor policy case, on Friday reached the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja which is hearing the matter.

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April 20, 2024
Yes Bank founder out of jail
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Yes Bank founder out of jail

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor was granted bail by a special court on Friday in connection with the case registered for alleged discrepancies in the loan sanctioned to Avantha Group and the alleged illegal gratification received by Kapoor through his family members. As per the court's orders, he walked out of the prison in the evening.

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April 20, 2024
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SEXUAL ASSAULT IN MALL'S LADIES' LOO

A 21-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 35year-old woman inside the ladies' washroom of a shopping centre in South Mumbai.

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April 20, 2024
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SC seeks reply on CAA plea

The Supreme Court has sought replies of the Centre and the Assam government on a plea challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, meant to operationalise and regulate the process of grant of Indian citizenship to nonMuslim migrants who came from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan before December 31, 2014.

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April 20, 2024
Has Navi Mumbai lost its flaming love for flamingos?
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Has Navi Mumbai lost its flaming love for flamingos?

Navi Mumbai, famous as the ‘flamingo city’, has once again slipped up in protecting its flamboyant visitors. Quite a few of them have lost their lives so far this year. Early on Friday, one of the pink birds died after being hit by a cab on Palm Beach Road.

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April 20, 2024
1st class turnout on 1st day
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1st class turnout on 1st day

Overall, nearly 63% turnout against 69.43% in 2019 More than 70% turnout recorded in Tripura, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Meghalaya. Bihar dips to 48.5% (at 7 pm)

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April 20, 2024
Bhujbal out of Nashik race
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Bhujbal out of Nashik race

The OBC face of Ajit Pawar's party Chhagan Bhujbal has opted out of the contest for the Nashik Lok Sabha seat, ostensibly owing to the delay in the announcement of the candidate.

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April 20, 2024
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ISRAEL ATTACKS IRAN MILITARY BASE

The base hosts a nuclear facility which the US said has not been hit

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April 20, 2024
Bibi Says Israel Will Decide How To React To Iran Attack
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Bibi Says Israel Will Decide How To React To Iran Attack

Israel's allies have been urging it to avoid an action that could spiral

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April 19, 2024
Infosys Profit Jumps 30% To ₹7,969 Cr In Jan-Mar Quarter
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Infosys Profit Jumps 30% To ₹7,969 Cr In Jan-Mar Quarter

IT company Infosys on Thursday said its consolidated profit jumped 30 per cent to Rs 7,969 crore in the March quarter. The company posted a profit of Rs 6,128 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing.

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April 19, 2024
Prince William Returns To Public Duties For First Time Since Kate's Cancer Diagnosis
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Prince William Returns To Public Duties For First Time Since Kate's Cancer Diagnosis

Prince William returns to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis, bolstering the royal family’s ranks as health problems continue to sideline the princess and King Charles III.

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April 19, 2024
Shoot-Out In Etihad Stadium
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Shoot-Out In Etihad Stadium

Real Madrid overhaul Man City 4-3 on penalties, advance to the CL semifinals

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April 19, 2024