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Six years after the twin blasts at the Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar, which killed 52 people and injured 134, special Pota judge MR Puranik on Monday held three guilty of planting bomb-laden taxis at the sites. The alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives -- Hanif Sayed, 46, his wife Fehmida, 43, and accomplice Ashrat Ansari, 32 -- face the maximum punishment of death penalty. read more »
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BJP has asked the Congress, which works for “aam admi”, to forego the toll charges read more »
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वांदे-वरळी सी-लिंकची ठळक वैशिष्ट्ये

* भारतातली पहिलीवहिली सी-लिंक
* भारतातला पहिला ५०० मीटर लांबीचा केबल स्टेड ब्रीज
* प्रत्येक बाजूला चार लेन. अत्याधुनिक टोल प्लाझा
* प्रत्येक बाजूला 'बेस्ट' बसेससाठी खास लेन
* मुख्य खांबाची उंची १३० मीटर म्हणजे हा खांब ६० मजली इमारतीइतका उंच आहे!
* ब्रीजचं वजन ५०,००० आफ्रिकन हत्तींच्या वजनाइतकं आहे. प्रत्येक आफ् read more »
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The only megacity in the country assured of a daily supply of water may soon have to brace itself for piped water every other day.

“There has been practically no rain in the catchment areas and if the situation persists we will be forced to supply water only on alternate days,’’ said Anil Diggikar, additional municipal commissioner in charge of water supply. “We will watch the situation for a read more »
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Koliwadas — the city’s oldest settlements — are set for deep-rooted changes with the decks now cleared for them to sport houses and commercial units up to three storeys.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed increase in floor space index (FSI) up to 2 for the re-development of Koliwadas on the lines of Gaothans.

There are 189 Gaothans and 32 Koliwadas, which are reminisc read more »
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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.

The government announced its decision to come up with state and district level committees for implemen read more »
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Land for Mukesh Ambani's dream SEZ in Raigad district will now be reclaimed with money out of your purse.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has accepted the Reliance group's proposal to dump construction debris on the low-lying 2,180 hectare site for its Mahamumbai special economic zone, but read more »
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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. read more »
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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 read more »
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Just stumbled upon this blog written by a marathi manoos. It is very balanced written article where he tries to look at the issue more objectively and less emotionally. rnrnHe has a beautiful line which quotes Sant Gyaneshwar "Amrutahuni God maiboli Marathi majhi".rnrnrnNow Mr Raj is claming reservation for Marathi's, he and his party claming that no advertisement in local paper for read more »
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Where is Vidarbha :

Vidarbha (Marathi: विदर्भ) is the eastern region of Maharashtra state made up of Nagpur Division and Amravati Division. It occupies:

31.6% of total area and
holds 21.3% of total population of Maharashtra

It borders the state of Madhya Pradesh to north, Chattisgarh to east, Andra Pradesh to south and Marathwada and Khandesh regions of Maharashtra to west.
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Dry Gobhi Manchurianrnrnrnसाहित्य:rnदिड कप कॉलिफ्लॉवरrn१/४ ते १/२ कप कॉर्न स्टार्चrn१ टेस्पून मैदाrnलाल तिखटrnमिर read more »
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राजच्या नावाने बोम्ब मारणार्‍या समस्त हिन्ग्लिश डोमकावळ्याना काय म्हणायचे आहे? read more »
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The monthly electricity bill is likely to increase up to 30% for more than 35 lakh power consumers in the city. Sources in the power industry say Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra), formerly known as Reliance Energy Limited, and the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking are expected to increase their tariffs by 20-30%.

The two power utilities had approached the Maharashtr read more »
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It is said that civilizations become great when there is a flourishing middle class and intellectuals who can guide the masses. India , currently suffers from glut of rabble rousing, petty politicians in form of Lalo Yadav to divisive netas like Raj Thackeray, who use all kinds of means to feed on masses's emotions instead of showing genuine leadership. Maharashtra has been special because it al read more »
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