UPSC files FIR against IAS-PO Puja Khedkar, may cancel her candidature

UPSC files FIR against IAS-PO Puja Khedkar, may cancel her candidature

Mumbai, July 19 - In a major development, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said on Friday that it has initiated criminal proceedings against Maharashtra cadre (2023) IAS Probationary Officer Puja Khedkar for a series of irregularities perpetrated by her.

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CM Mamata’s counsel hails SC’s notice on plea filed by Raj Bhavan staffer on immunity to Guv

CM Mamata’s counsel hails SC’s notice on plea filed by Raj Bhavan staffer on immunity to Guv

Kolkata, July 19 - Shortly after the Supreme Court of India on Friday issued a notice on a plea filed by a woman staff member of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Governor from criminal prosecution, the counsel

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Bombay HC slams Maha govt, halts demolitions in Vishalgad Fort vicinity

Bombay HC slams Maha govt, halts demolitions in Vishalgad Fort vicinity

Mumbai, July 19 - The Bombay High Court on Friday slammed the Maharashtra government and ordered a complete halt to all demolition activities in the vicinity of Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur, which was rocked by violence between two communities earlier this week.

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15 Maharashtra districts flagged for red and orange alerts, heavy rain today

15 Maharashtra districts flagged for red and orange alerts, heavy rain today

Pune, July 19 - The India Meteorological Department, Pune, has sounded a red alert for six districts and orange alerts in another nine districts of the state with a forecast of very heavy rain on Friday, an official said.

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Nazara fully acquires Paper Boat Apps, to pay Rs 300 crore for remaining stake

Nazara fully acquires Paper Boat Apps, to pay Rs 300 crore for remaining stake

Mumbai, July 19 - Nazara Technologies on Friday announced the acquisition of additional 48.42 per cent stake in Paper Boat Apps (PBA) for Rs 300 crore.

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Maternal Zika infection may have long-term effects on babies’ immune system

Maternal Zika infection may have long-term effects on babies’ immune system

New Delhi, July 19 - Maternal Zika virus infections can re-programme foetal immune development, leading to long-term consequences for children's immunity, according to a study on Friday, amid cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease in India.

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Indian-origin neurologist develops method to predict seizures in epilepsy patients

Indian-origin neurologist develops method to predict seizures in epilepsy patients

New Delhi, July 19 - An Indian-origin neurologist in the US has developed a new method that can help predict seizures in people with epilepsy.

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Godavari in spate, heavy rain hits normal life in Andhra Pradesh

Godavari in spate, heavy rain hits normal life in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, July 19 - Godavari river was in spate due to incessant rain and heavy inflows from upstream, inundating several villages in united East Godavari and West Godavari districts, officials said.

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Pankaj Tripathi draws comparison between him, Kaleen bhaiya: Both are soft-spoken

Pankaj Tripathi draws comparison between him, Kaleen bhaiya: Both are soft-spoken

Mumbai, July 19 - Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has drawn comparisons between himself and his iconic portrayal of "Kaleen Bhaiya" from ‘Mirzapur’, emphasising the importance of performers being relatable to the characters they play on screen.

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Bumrah was biggest factor; Rohit, Dravid picked a balanced team: Kaif on India’s T20 WC triumph

Bumrah was biggest factor; Rohit, Dravid picked a balanced team: Kaif on India’s T20 WC triumph

New Delhi, July 19 - Former India batter Mohammad Kaif termed pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the "biggest factor" in Men in Blue's T20 World Cup triumph adding that captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid played a huge role in picking a balanced

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Harassment charges: IAS-PO Puja Khedkar likely to go to Pune Police on July 20

Harassment charges: IAS-PO Puja Khedkar likely to go to Pune Police on July 20

Pune, July 19 - The controversial IAS-Probationary Officer Dr Puja M. D. Khedkar is expected to meet the Pune Police on July 20 and record her statement pertaining to allegations of harassment levelled against the district Collector, a top official said here on

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Mild quake hits Manipur’s district adjoining Nagaland, no damage reported

Mild quake hits Manipur’s district adjoining Nagaland, no damage reported

Imphal, July 19 - A mild earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, was felt in parts of Manipur and adjoining Nagaland on Friday, officials said.

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With an eye on Assembly elections, NCP goes pink for bright prospects

With an eye on Assembly elections, NCP goes pink for bright prospects

Mumbai, July 19 - After its debacle in the General Elections, the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to go "pink" hoping that it will brighten Assembly poll prospects and facilitate the party's much-needed makeover.

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BlackSoil NBFC raises over Rs 200 crore debt in 1st half of 2024

BlackSoil NBFC raises over Rs 200 crore debt in 1st half of 2024

Mumbai, July 19 - Alternative credit platform BlackSoil NBFC, an arm of BlackSoil Group, on Friday, said that it raised Rs 208 crore debt in the first half of the year.

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Libyan meeting in Cairo pushes for forming new unity govt, drawing election roadmap

Libyan meeting in Cairo pushes for forming new unity govt, drawing election roadmap

Cairo, July 19 - Members of Libya's High Council of State and House of Representatives agreed on outlining a roadmap for holding the long-awaited presidential and legislative elections for the formation of a unified government.

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Indian Embassy officials in Krasnoyarsk as ferry flight takes off from Mumbai

Indian Embassy officials in Krasnoyarsk as ferry flight takes off from Mumbai

Moscow, July 19 - Three senior officials and an interpreter from the Indian Embassy in Moscow are on ground in Krasnoyarsk to assist the passengers of Air India flight to San Francisco which made an emergency landing in the Siberian city on Thursday

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Yogi govt implements ‘display owners name’ order on all food shops across UP

Yogi govt implements ‘display owners name’ order on all food shops across UP

New Delhi, July 19 - Amid controversy and intense political sparring over the recent order to display names of owners of eateries and food outlets along the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday implemented the order all across

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SC issues notice on Bengal Raj Bhavan staffer’s plea challenging blanket immunity granted to Guv

SC issues notice on Bengal Raj Bhavan staffer’s plea challenging blanket immunity granted to Guv

New Delhi, July 19 - The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea filed by a woman staff member of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Governor from criminal prosecution.

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Bengaluru mall sealed over tax arrears days after insulting farmer

Bengaluru mall sealed over tax arrears days after insulting farmer

Bengaluru, July 19 - The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sealed the G.T. Mall on Magadi Road in Bengaluru over non-payment of tax arrears and also issued a notice seeking clarification on the incident wherein a farmer was denied entry for wearing

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Over 3.65 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days

Over 3.65 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days

Jammu, July 19 - Over 3.65 lakh pilgrims have so far performed the annual Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,821 Yatris left for Kashmir on Friday.

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