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Maha SEC announces dates for upcoming civic body polls on Dec 2, counting of votes on Dec 3

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC), on Tuesday, announced the schedule for the elections to 246 Nagar Parishads and 42 Nagar Panchayats in the state, officials said. There are 6,859 members and 288 presidents of these local bodies.The elections will be held on December 2 while counting is set to take place on December 3.The filing of nomination will start on November 10, last date for filing nomination will be November 17, scrutiny on November 18, withdrawal of nominations with appeals on November 25 and without appeals on November 20.The announcement was made by the State Election Commissioner (SEC) Dinesh Waghmare, who was accompanied by Secretary Suresh Kakani.Nearly 1.03 crore voters will participate in the polling and the cut off date for voters' lis...

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Vishnu Vishal’s psycho thriller ‘Aaryan’ to be screened with new climax from Tuesday

ENTERTAINMENT

Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actor Vishnu Vishal, who plays the lead in the now successfully running psycho thriller 'Aaryan', has disclosed that the film will be screened with a modified climax from Tuesday. The new climax will bring down the duration of the film by around four to five minutes. Participating in a Thanksgiving meet organised by the unit of the film to thank the media for the support they had extended in taking the film to the audiences, actor Vishnu Vishal, whose production house Vishal Film Factory is also producing the film, thanked the media for the encouragement they had given him. "A film, featuring me as the solo hero, is coming to theatres after three years. The love that audiences have shown me in the opening week of my film's release has made it a super one for me. The ...

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IIT Bombay researchers study hidden blood markers to spot diabetes risk

Health

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have studied hidden blood markers to find diabetes risk, paving the way for early detection and more personalised treatments.India is often called the diabetes capital of the world, with an estimated 101 million adults currently living with the condition and another 136 million at risk with prediabetes.Current tests like fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, capture only a fraction of the complex biochemical disruptions underlying the disease and cannot always predict who faces the greatest risk.The team from IIT Bombay used metabolomics -- the study of small molecules in the blood -- to find biochemical patterns that could help identify patients at risk of diabetes.Metabolites are tiny molecules present in the ...

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Hyderabad: Woman, 9 others held for husband’s kidnap

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Hyderabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Hyderabad police have arrested a woman and nine others for kidnapping her husband for ransom.Police said on Tuesday that M. Madhavi Latha, 55, is the prime accused in the case. She hired another accused to abduct her husband, Mantri Shyam, after he sold ancestral property worth Rs 20 crore.Shyam was kidnapped in the Amberpet area on October 29. He escaped from his captors on October 31, even as the police were on the hunt for the kidnappers. On the statement of theThe victim, the police registered a case and arrested the accused.According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Zone) B. Bala Swamy, four more suspects are absconding.Police said Madhavi had hired men for the abduction by promising them Rs 1 crore. Shyam and Madhavi had been living separately for thre...

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Delhi HC flags misuse of Section 498A, quashes FIR against distant relatives in dowry case

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has cautioned against the “growing tendency” to misuse Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by indiscriminately implicating distant relatives of husbands in matrimonial disputes without any proof of their direct involvement. A single-judge Bench of Justice Amit Mahajan observed while quashing an FIR registered under Sections 498A, 406 and 34 of the IPC against the husband’s ‘maasi’ (maternal aunt) and her daughter in a dowry harassment case lodged by the wife.The Delhi High Court noted that the petitioners did not reside with the complainant-wife or her husband and that the allegations against them were “vague, generic and omnibus” in nature.“Mere taunts, casual references, vague assertions or general family friction that occur in the ord...

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India sends humanitarian aid to Hurricane Melissa-ravaged Caribbean nations

‘Punjab daughters bring pride’: CM Mann on cricket team win

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday congratulated the Women's Indian cricket team for lifting the ICC Women’s World Cup cricket by defeating South Africa in a spectacular match, saying daughters of the state brought pride for the nation.Interacting with members of the team through video conferencing, the Chief Minister on Tuesday said that the girls have not only won the World Cup but they have created history by winning the globe. He said that these girls are the pride of the state and they will be accorded a rousing reception whenever they come back to Punjab. Mann said that these players are the brand ambassadors of the state as they have set a new example by their hard work. The Chief Minister further said that it is a matter of great pride and sa...

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TN govt sanctions Rs 16.08 crore, creates 59 new posts to strengthen cancer care network

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) In a significant step toward improving cancer care infrastructure in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned the creation of 59 new posts in tertiary care hospitals under the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), it was announced on Tuesday. The initiative, backed by an administrative and financial sanction of Rs 16.08 crore, aims to expand oncology services and strengthen manpower as part of the state’s proposed Cancer Management Mission.According to a Government Order issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, the new posts will be created across 16 government medical colleges to bolster cancer diagnosis and treatment capacity.The sanctioned positions include professors, associate professors, and assistant professors in medical on...

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Jaipur tragedy: Driver booked for culpable homicide

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Jaipur, Nov 4 (IANS) The driver of the speeding dumper, who allegedly crushed 26 people and injured several others in a horrific accident at Harmara, Jaipur, has been booked for culpable homicide.Seven of the 26 injured remain in critical condition at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital's Trauma Centre, said police officials on Tuesday.SHO (Harmara) Uday Singh Yadav is investigating the case.The accused driver, currently hospitalised, will be arrested once discharged, police officials confirmed.The tragedy unfolded around 1 p.m. on Monday near the Loha Mandi petrol pump on Road No. 14, when the dumper, speeding towards the highway, went out of control.Witnesses said the dumper rammed into pedestrians, two-wheelers, and cars across a 400-metre stretch, leaving the road covered with mangled veh...

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Sumona Chakravarti’s vacation to Spain looks exotic and serene

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai Nov 4 (IANS) Television star Sumona Chakravarti is having a ball of a time at her vacation in Spain. The actress recently shared umpteen numbers of photos straight from her luxury trip, as she wrapped up the month of October under the ‘radiant European sun’. Her travel diary captured serene views and picturesque moments across the country, highlighting her love for slow travel. The actress began her journey in Barcelona with stunning views of the iconic Sagrada Familia, followed by the vibrant mosaic architecture of Park Güell. Sumona’s posts spoke volumes about the tranquillity, capturing the grandeur of the beautiful country.In another carousel post, the actress was seen enjoying an exotic meal spread featuring Spanish delicacies, olives and cheese. The actress was seen dressed in...