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Stringent action against ‘mathadis’ involved in extortion: Devendra Fadnavis

Speaking at a rally marking the birth anniversary of Mathadi leader late Annadsaheb Patil in Vashi, he said that the State government aims to amend existing laws, over 50 years old, to take stringent action against violators.

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Maharashtra’s onion traders continue their strike, to meet Marketing Minister on September 26

The traders in the wholesale market at Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon in the district, the largest in Asia, are adamant about lifting export duty on the bulbs by up to 40%

The Hindu

Prakash Ambedkar hardens stance over alliance with Congress, gives seven-day ‘ultimatum’ to respond

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar has hardened his stance on allying with Congress and INDIA bloc for 2024 General Election, giving ultimatum of one week to respond to his alliance offer. If no response, VBA will contest all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra on its own.

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Malegaon blast case | BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur appears before NIA court

Six people were killed and more than 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

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Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead.

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St. Paul’s High School to hold literary and cultural festival

KRONOS 2K23, a literary and cultural fest, will be held at Belagavi's St. Paul's High School on Oct 30-31. Over 1,000 students from 30 schools in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa will participate. Theme: “Transcending Beyond Cosmic Contemplation”. Organised by students, for students. 8 editions held since 2012. 11 events incl.…

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Supreme Court grants protection to rape accused, asks to cooperate in probe

The Supreme Court grants interim protection to man accused of rape, citing earlier decisions that consensual sex following a ‘genuine’ but unfulfilled promise to marry does not amount to rape. The Supreme Court Bench gives 6 weeks for Maharashtra to respond to the contention, citing 2022 & 2019 orders that…

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‘Carnelian beads found in Keeladi reaffirm trade links with territories in western India’

Keeladi excavation yields two carnelian beads, confirming Tamil country's trade links with western India. Found in an urn at a burial site in Konthagai, the beads were traced at 17.5 cm and 20 cm depths. One bead was etched with a wavy pattern and lines, 1.4 cm long and 2…

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In Satara, murder during a prayer

Nurul Hasan, a young engineer who was soon to be a father, was killed by a mob inside a mosque in Maharashtra’s Satara district. The trigger for the mob violence were social media posts to which Nurul had no connection. Abhinay Deshpande reports on yet another tragedy in a State…

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After SC rap, Maharashtra Speaker says hearing next week on disqualification pleas filed by rival Shiv Sena factions

Speaker Narwekar visits Delhi to discuss disqualification petitions of both Sena factions; Thackeray faction accuses him of delaying ruling to save Shinde's chair. SC rebukes Narwekar for delaying adjudication, directs him to announce date for ruling within a week. Narwekar says he held meetings with legal experts to decide how…

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Big Butterfly Month | A month for the winged ones

September is Big Butterfly Month across India- a citizen science, awareness and conservation exercise centered on butterflies and to a certain extent moths. We take a look at what this means.

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Siddaramaiah to launch ‘Pashu Sakhi’ programme in Mysuru on Sept. 26

CM Siddaramaiah to launch A-HELP (Pashu Sakhi) programme & new vet hospital in Mysuru on Sept 26. 400 vet officers & 250 vet inspectors recruited. 4th round of foot & mouth disease vaccination under NADCP to be launched. Fodder stock to last 7 months, ₹68 cr spent on fodder cultivation.…

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Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud opted to wait a “little bit” before seeking a status report from Dattatray Padsalgikar, former Maharashtra Director General of Police, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to supervise the CBI probe into 11 cases of crimes committed against women and children in…

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Maharashtra CM Shinde’s placatory words fail to impress Dhangar protestors

Dhangar community continues to protest in Maharashtra for ST status; CM Shinde claims discussions with delegation were fruitful, but protestors demand written assurances.

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Onion traders in Maharashtra continue their strike, surrender trade licenses

Maharashtra onion traders continue strike, disrupting auctions. Talks with Guardian Minister and Collector fail to provide solution. Union govt. raised export duty on onions, traders demand cancellation, 50% reduction in market fees, NAFED/NCCF involvement, 50% subsidy in onion transportation costs.

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BJP clamours for Ahmednagar to be renamed as ‘Ahilyanagar’

BJP legislator demands renaming of Ahmednagar to 'Ahilyanagar' after 18th century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Warns of intensifying agitation if MVA govt does not take note. NCP organised grand event in Chaundi on Ahilyabai's birth anniversary.

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Protesting onion traders of Nashik suspend auctions

Onion traders in Maharashtra’s Nashik district announced the suspension of auctions in all APMCs indefinitely, citing the recent decision by the Union government to increase export duty on the kitchen staple by up to 40%

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Hold discussion on India-Canada diplomatic row in Parliament: NCP asks government

NCP MP Supriya Sule urges government to discuss India-Canada ties in special Parliament session. Raises issues of onion prices, inflation, drought, and Maharashtra, Maratha, Dhangar, Lingayat and Muslim reservation

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India's microfinance loans: Women in rural areas trapped in debt spiral

Microfinance – lending small sums of money to the very poor to lift them out of poverty – has been widely taken up in India. But almost 50 years after its introduction, the results are mixed. Microcredits, mainly for women, have turned Indian social structures upside down. In the agricultural…

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Not interested in delay but won't hurry either: Maharashtra Speaker on disqualification pleas

Mumbai Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar says he won't delay or rush decision on disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs, to ensure justice.

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SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

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Sheep, goats cannot fight lion: Eknath Shinde on Opposition targeting PM Modi

Commenting on the status of the NDA in Maharashtra, Mr. Shinde said, ‘After Ajit Pawar decided to join us, my government (BJP-Shiv Sena-Ajit Pawar faction of NCP) enjoys the support of 215 plus MLAs. There is no threat to the government.’

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Eknath Shinde seeks Central aid for ambitious water project in arid Marathwada

Maharashtra CM Shinde hopes for Central aid for Marathwada water-grid project. Announced ₹45,000 cr development package for region. Criticized Uddhav Thackeray for lack of political will to develop Marathwada. Shinde's govt renamed Aurangabad and Osmanabad. Claimed MVA would've regressed Maharashtra had it stayed in power.

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The Hindu scribe wins Statesman award for environmental reporting

Navamy Sudhish (The Hindu, Kollam) won Cushrow Irani Prize for Environmental Reporting for her article 'Fishing in uncertain waters' mapping plight of traditional fishers in Kerala. Rupsa Chakraborty (Indian Express) won 1st prize in Rural Reporting category for her reportage on floating dispensaries, water ambulances & primary health centres in…

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Shinde announces ₹45,000 crore development package for drought-hit Marathwada

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces ₹45,000 cr package for drought-affected Marathwada region. Revised administrative sanctions for irrigation projects worth ₹14,000 cr to bring 8 lakh hectares of land under irrigation. CM, deputies & Ministers staying in govt guest house, not five-star hotels. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray says govt has…

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