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Maharashtra records 35 new Covid-19 cases amid heightened testing efforts

December 25, 2023

In a significant uptick, Maharashtra registered 35 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, marking one of the highest daily figures observed in several months. This surge is primarily attributed to an intensified daily testing initiative, with over 1,000 tests conducted in the past 24 hours. A total of 1,791 tests were...

NCP slams WFI suspension, accuses BJP of inaction

December 25, 2023

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Sharad Pawar, criticized the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by the Union sports ministry, labeling it a “farce” on Sunday. The NCP asserted that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) couldn’t absolve itself from accusations of neglecting women wrestlers. The...

IIT-Bombay’s Class of 1998 gifts Rs 57 cr to alma mater

December 25, 2023

IIT-Bombay’s class of 1998 has gifted Rs 57 crore to its alma mater as part of the silver jubilee reunion celebrations -- the highest combined contribution by a single class. The donation, by the likes of private equity firm Silver Lake managing director Apoorv Saxena and Peak XV managing director...

Mumbai witnesses coldest night of season as temperature plummets to 18.9 degrees Celsius

December 25, 2023

Mumbai experienced its coldest night of the season on Sunday, with temperatures dropping to a chilly 18.9 degrees Celsius, marking a departure of two degrees below the normal range, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city, known for its moderate climate, woke up to the lowest recorded night...

Sudanese national apprehended in Aurangabad following allegations of proselytization

December 25, 2023

A Sudanese national, Osama Ali Yusuf Ahmed, aged 22, has been arrested by the Aurangabad police over accusations of enticing individuals to convert to Islam. Ahmed, who arrived on a student visa in October 2022 and was pursuing commerce studies at a local college in Aurangabad, is now facing legal...

Vande Bharat to introduce Mumbai-Jalna service, awaits approval

December 25, 2023

The Central Railway (CR) has proposed a new Vande Bharat train service between Mumbai and Jalna, pending approval from the Railway Board. If sanctioned, this will mark the fourth Vande Bharat train originating from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The proposal, as disclosed by Hindustan Times, outlines a six-day-a-week operation...

Two doctors suspended over death of 18 patients in 24 hours in Thane hospital in August

December 25, 2023

More than four months after 18 patients died in 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Maharashtra's Thane, the city's civic administration has suspended two doctors for dereliction of duty, an official said on Sunday. Thane is the home turf of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the large...

Archbishop of Bombay advocates inclusion of all gender orientations in Christmas message

December 25, 2023

Archbishop of Bombay, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, has delivered a compelling Christmas message, urging the inclusion of “different gender orientations” in the annual message to the community. In alignment with Pope Francis’ call for synodality, the Archbishop emphasized the significance of walking together as a community of believers. “The first session...

Govt allocates Rs 39 cr for grand play commemorating Shivaji Maharaj

December 25, 2023

The Maharashtra government is set to spend Rs 39 crore to orchestrate a grand play in every district of the state, marking the 350th anniversary of the coronation of the 17th-century Maratha warrior king, Shivaji Maharaj, on June 2, 2024. Additionally, Rs 73 crore has been sanctioned for the 'Mahasanskrit...

More than 1,000 cases of child malnutrition in Thane district: Officials

December 25, 2023

More than 1,000 cases of child malnutrition have been found in Maharashtra’s Thane district neighbouring Mumbai, according to officials. Currently, there are 83 cases of `severe acute malnutrition’ and 1,161 cases of `moderate acute malnutrition’ in the district, an official release said. Every effort will be made to end malnourishment...

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