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In a decision that would appear to flatter the MNS and Shiv Sena that have been agitating against North Indians in Mumbai, the Congress-NCP led Democratic Front government on Monday said it intends stricter implementation of policies that give preference to locals for jobs framed since 1968.
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This one is for Lata Mangeshkar. The state government has decided that all flyovers in the state which are within 30 meter radius of residential buildings must have a wall of six foot high sound barriers.
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Parents from Maharashtra are wary of sending their children to sports competitions in north Indian states, fearing for their safety, following the ill will generated by the recent MNS-led anti-north Indian agitation.
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If things go as planned, the Indian tricolour will mark its presence on the moon tonight (around 8.30pm IST) after having flown 3,86,000km from the earth. rnrnThe timing of this proud moment has been specially designed to coincide with Children's Day. ( Watch ) rnrnThe United States, the former Soviet Union and the European Space Agency comprising 17 countries already have their flags on
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Varying floor space index a possibility following World Bank study on area-specific construction limits.
The future of Mumbai’s skyline may resemble that of Manhattan’s today. In a decision that could have far-reaching implications for the city, the state Government is taking a relook at the present restrictions on the vertical limit for buildings in Mumbai. read more »
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The future of Mumbai’s skyline may resemble that of Manhattan’s today. In a decision that could have far-reaching implications for the city, the state Government is taking a relook at the present restrictions on the vertical limit for buildings in Mumbai. read more »
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THE TENSE situation in Maharashtra is gradually snowballing into a major problem for the governments – both at the Centre and the state. That both have the blessings of the Congress makes it all the more difficult to understand.
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MNS president Raj Thackeray rejected state security after news reached him that it had been downgraded from ‘Z’ to ‘Y’ category.
"I can protect myself. I don't need government security,'' said Thackeray after being informed about the government's decision to scale down his security cover. read more »
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"I can protect myself. I don't need government security,'' said Thackeray after being informed about the government's decision to scale down his security cover. read more »
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Many in the national capital cheered the arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday, though there were fears his "thugs" would let loose a reign of terror against innocent people in Maharashtra from outside the state.
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After days of pressure on the state government to rein in Raj Thackeray, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief was arrested at Ratnagiri at 3 am today for Sunday's brutal attack on North Indian rail exam candidates by MNS workers.
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Balaji Telefilms Ltd said on Monday SGL Entertainment Ltd, part of broadcaster Star group, has terminated sourcing and telecasting TV serial.'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' from Nov. 10.
The serial is produced by Balaji and the termination is in breach of contractual obligation owed by the Star group to Balaji, it said in a statement to the stock exchange.
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The serial is produced by Balaji and the termination is in breach of contractual obligation owed by the Star group to Balaji, it said in a statement to the stock exchange.
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About 200 sacked crew members of Jet Airways met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and urged him to get them reinstated. read more »
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On Sunday afternoon, the police had recovered the bodies of AK Nair, 70, his wife Shamla, 60, and their two children from their rented flat at Raheja Estates, Borivili (east).
Officials suspect that the brother-sister duo were duped, forcing them to kill their aged parents and then to commit suicide. read more »
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Officials suspect that the brother-sister duo were duped, forcing them to kill their aged parents and then to commit suicide. read more »
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Former PM of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew said the only way to lift Mumbai to international standards is to make it a separate state or province.
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If energy minister Dilip Walse Patil accepts the suggestions made by the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), all government offices, malls and theatres across the state, except Mumbai, will be open for five days a week.
To reduce unwarranted use of electricity, the MCCI suggested that all government offices should switch off lights during daytime (use natural light) or even sw read more »
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To reduce unwarranted use of electricity, the MCCI suggested that all government offices should switch off lights during daytime (use natural light) or even sw read more »
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Even as lakhs of students battle it out for every precious seat in a government professional college, the state has decided to alter its clientele from the economically weak and middle class to the NRIs, who come with their high disposal income.
In a contentious move, the Maharastra government has decided to divert seats from the merit quota to make way for the rich and the mighty in its aided read more »
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In a contentious move, the Maharastra government has decided to divert seats from the merit quota to make way for the rich and the mighty in its aided read more »
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