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Peace Run to held in Mumbai on Nov 22 Mumbai, Nov 20 : 'Mumbai Peace Run' will be held in the city on November 22 to pay tribute to the martyrs of 26/11 terror attacks and demand zero tolerance towards terrorism.

Shiv Sainiks attack IBN-Lokmat office Mumbai, Nov 20 : Shiv Sena activists today attacked the offices of IBN-Lokmat news channel at suburban Vikroli and Pune, protesting news broadcast against the Party in the channel.

Maharashtra govt to provide security to major media houses in Mumbai Pune, Nov 20 : Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil today said the state government will provide security to all the major media houses in Mumbai in wake of the attack on IBN Lokmat channel offices by Shiv Sena activists.

Attack on IBN was spontaneous : Shiv Sena Mumbai, Nov 20 :Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut today said 'the attack on the offices IBN network channels in Mumbai and Pune news channels was spontaneous.'

Heavy rains destroy crops in Aurangabad Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Nov 20: Recent heavy unseasonal rains in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district have destroyed crops, including cotton, maize and sugarcane.

25 hurt as Shiv Sena attacks IBN Mumbai office Mumbai, Nov 20 : At least 25 people were hurt when Shiv Sena allegedly attacked the offices of IBN7 and IBN Lokmat, the Hindi and Marathi news channels of the IBN Network on Friday afternoon.

Shiv Sainiks attack TV channel offices in Mumbai, Pune; 4 staffers injured Mumbai, Nov 20 : Shiv Sena activists Friday vandalised the offices of the IBN-Lokmat television channel in north-east Mumbai and in Pune and assaulted journalists, to protest the alleged misquoting of party chief Bal Thackeray's remarks on cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The attack has drawn condemnation from all quarters.

Shiv Sainiks vandalise TV channel offices in Mumbai, Pune Mumbai, Nov 20 : Suspected Shiv Sena activists Friday ransacked the offices of the IBN-Lokmat television channel in north-east Mumbai and in Pune and assaulted journalists.

Maharashtra Government orders inquiry into parading undertrials Mumbai, Nov 20 : The Maharashtra Government on Friday ordered an inquiry into the violation of human rights of three undertrial prisoners by the state police.

Handwriting expert deposes Fahim drew Mumbai maps Mumbai, Nov 20 : Dr Kranti Kumar, handwriting expert of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Lucknow today deposed before designated court conducting trial in the 26/11 terror attack case that the author of specimen and writing on maps and documents seized by the investigating agencies is the same.

Air India's bonanza for senior citizens Mumbai, Nov 20 : Senior citizens, in the age group 65 years and above, are now eligible for a 20 per cent discount for travel in First and Executive classes on Air India's international flights.

Mega block on suburban sections of Central Railway on Sunday Mumbai, Nov 20 : The Central Railway (CR) will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out maintenance work on Sunday.

'Raj should stop dividing people in name of language': Bitta Mumbai, Nov 20 : Former All India Youth Congress president M S Bitta today said Maharashtra Navinirman Sena president Raj Thackeray should stop dividing people of India in the name of language.

'NIMA Bank Summit 2009' in Nashik on December 17-18 Mumbai, Nov 20 : Nashik Industrial Manufacturers Association (NIMA) has organised a two-day 'NIMA Bank Summit 2009' to discuss the problems and challenges faced by industriasts due to globalisation on December 17-18.

Kasab's lawyer wilts in the harsh spotlight By Quaid Najmi, Mumbai, Nov 20 : Spotlights can often be welcome but not this one. The notoriety that came with having as a client the lone terrorist caught alive after the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks has left S.G. Abbas Kazmi weary, insecure and financially spent.

2-yr-old boy killed, 2 others injured in wall collapse Nashik, Nov 20 : A two-year-old boy was killed and two others injured, when wall of a house collapsed on them in Koliwada area of Vadner-Bhairav village in Chandwad tehsil of the district.

Aus High Commissioner gives Rupees 10 lakh to Magic Bus Mumbai, Nov 20 : Australian High Commissioner Peter Varghese today presented a cheque of Rupees 10 lakh to non-governmental organisation 'Magic Bus' for provision of sports and personal development training to 240 underprivileged children in the city.

Disney comes up with workbooks for kids Mumbai, Nov 20 : Disney Publishing Worldwide (India) has launched two new range of Workbooks to enspire and encourage early childhood learning in a fun and engaging way.

HI overrules Brasa's decision to name Rajpal as captain Pune, Nov 19 : Rattled by the series of reports on the player's revolt against chief coach Jose Brasa, Hockey India (HI) President A K Mattoo today added fuel to the fire and overruled the Spaniard's decision in which he named Rajpal Singh as the new national captain.

Rahul Bhatt did not train Headley, says Moksh gym management Mumbai, Nov 19 : The multimedia house, Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd, said Thursday that Rahul Bhatt, son of eminent filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt did not train Lashkar-e-Taiba suspect David Coleman Headley at its Moksh gym where he was a member.

After bad publicity, government removes cops from Gateway of India Mumbai, Nov 19 : Embarrassed after the criticism from various quarters, the Maharashtra government Thursday evening shifted a platoon of police - entrusted with guarding the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace & Tower - from the Gateway of India where they were living since nearly two months.

'I want to know what happened outside Cama Hospital': Smita Salaskar Mumbai, Nov 19 : Smita Salaskar, wife of encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar, who was killed in the 26/11 terror attack, today said she wanted to know what exactly had happened outside Cama Hospital in which her husband and two other senior police officers Hemant Karkare and Ashok Kamte were killed by two terrorists.

17 fishermen killed; 80 missing in Phyan Mumbai, Nov 19 : Atleast 17 fishermen from Maharashtra died in the cyclone Phyan that hit the state's coastline last week and 80, including 45 from other states, are still missing.

Headley's mobile traced by Mumbai police Mumbai, Nov 19 : In a major breakthrough, crime branch sleuths of Mumbai police have recovered a mobile phone, said to have been used by Lashkar-e-Toiba operative David Headley during his visits to the Metropolis between 2006 and 2008.

Maharastra cabinet congratulates Sachin Tendulkar Mumbai, Nov 19 : The Maharashtra cabinet today passed a resolution, congratulating batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for completing 17,000 runs in ODI and also for representing the country in cricket for the last 20 years.

High alert at Osho centre in Pune Pune, Nov 19 : Security at the Osho International meditation centre here has been strengthened after police admitted that Laskar-e-Taiba operative David Coleman Headley' visited the place twice, in 2008 and in March this year.

Sipping coffee, at Leopold Cafe unafraid and undeterred By Gayatri Makhijani, Mumbai, Nov 19 : It's breezy and, oh yes, bustling with people. Over a lunch of roast chicken and cold coffee, Leopold Cafe regular Wesley Paul says casually, 'There are gunmen at the door.'

Maharashtra CM says no controversy over Marathi and Hindi New Delhi, Nov 19 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has said there is no controversy in the state over the use of Marathi and Hindi languages.

50-page chargesheet against Raj Mumbai, Nov 18: A 50-page chargesheet was filed against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and 20 other activists of the Party in a rioting case against north Indian job aspirants last year, by Kherwadi police in the 32nd Magistarte Court in suburban Bandra today.

Indus Wines launch 'Mumbaai Dreamz' range of wines Mumbai, Nov 18 : Raising a toast to Mumbai and its indefatigable citizens, Nashik-based Indus Wines has launched three blended wines under the 'Mumbaai Dreamz' range.

Centre supplies 68,000 tonnes wheat, 4,000 tonnes rice in Maharashtra Mumbai, Nov 18 : Maharashtra food and civil supplies minister Anil Deshmukh today said the Centre has sent 68,000 tonnes of wheat and 4,000 tonnes of rice for distribution to the open market in the state.

50-page chargesheet against MNS chief Mumbai, Nov 18 : Nearly a year after arrest of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, police today filed a 50-page chargesheet in the Metropolitan court in Bandra against Mr Thackeray and 20 others party activists for their attack on North Indian job aspirants at the Chetna College here last year.

External threats due to border dispute: Gen Deepak Kapoor Pune, Nov 18 : Expressing his concern over the external threats India had been facing for decades, the Chief of Army Staff Gen Deepak Kapoor today said the disputed borders were the reasons behind the traditional land centric threats.

We have Not recommended anybody as BJP chief: RSS Nagpur, Nov 18: The RSS today said it had not recommended anybody's name as the new President of the BJP and asserted it did not interfere in the affairs of the party.

Businessman injured in Mumbai firing, assailants held Mumbai, Nov 18 : A businessman was injured when he was shot at by two men near his home here late Wednesday, police said, adding that the assailants had been caught.

NSG commandoes record statements before a special court via video conferencing Mumbai, Nov.18 : National Security Guards (NSG) commandoes, who played a pivotal role in rescuing victims during last year's Mumbai terror attacks, on Wednesday gave their statements in-camera before a special court through video conferencing.

Chargesheet filed against Raj and supporters for assaulting north Indian students in 2008 Mumbai, Nov.18 : Mumbai Police on Wednesday filed a charge sheet, running into 73 pages, in a local court against Raj Thackeray, Chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and 20 others for causing riots and assaulting north Indian students appearing for a Railway Recruitment examination here in 2008. .

Another Sanatan Sanstha member held in Goa blast case Panaji, Nov 18: A self-defence instructor associated with the Sanatan Sanstha was Wednesday arrested for the Diwali-eve blast in Margao in which two members of the Hindu group were killed while carrying a bomb, police said.

Pune women spearhead the anti-liquor movement Pune, Nov 18 : The polling phase doesn't seem to die away from the Pait and Parunde villages here. The villagers will cast their votes on November 22 to choose whether liquor shops should be banned in the area.

Court will hear Raj Thackeray case after 10 months Mumbai Nov 18 : A Mumbai court Wednesday scheduled the hearing of a case involving attacks on north Indians by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for Sep 13 next year.

Mumbai Gym instructor denies links to Headley Mumbai, Nov 18 : Vilas Pandurang, an instructor at Moksha gym here refutes links with 26/11 terror suspect David Coleman Headley.

CMIA, IGTR organise interative meeting in Aurangabad on Nov 24 Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Nov 18 : Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) in association with Indo German Tool Room (IGTR), Aurangabad have organised an interactive meeting with the representatives of Industries on November 24 at IGTR, Chikathana here.

80,000 posts in Railways empty: CRMS Nagpur, Nov 18 : The Central Railway Mazdoor Union (CRMS) today claimed that there are over 80,000 vacancies in safety-related categories on Indian Railways, and this is affecting the safe and smooth working of the public utility.

Couple dies after consuming concoction given by exorcist Nashik, Nov 18 : A couple died and five others were taken seriously ill, after they consumed a concoction of roots and herbs given to them by a 'mantrik' (exorcist) at Satbabhal village in Surgana Tehsil of this district.

Wockhardt gets FDA approval for marketing Nicardipine HC1 Mumbai, Nov 18 : Pharmaceutical and biotechnology major Wockhardt today announced receipt of US FDA approval for marketing the 25mg/10 ml injection of Nicardipine HCl, a drug for short-term management of hypertension or increased blood pressure.

Karkare's wife raises questions about his death in 26/11 attacks Mumbai, Nov 18 : Kavita Karkare, the wife of former Maharashtra Anti Terror Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare on Wednesday questioned the state government on why her husband and two other senior officials who were killed on 26/1, did not get reinforcements on time.

FSAI launches fire safety programme for schools in Mumbai Mumbai, Nov 18 : Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI) today launched an innovative public awareness programme to create awareness regarding fire safety in the city's schools.

Indian navy plans programmes for close interaction with people Mumbai, Nov 18 : As a prelude to the Navy Day celebrations on December 4, to commemorate its daring and successful attack on Karachi harbour during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the Western Naval Command has commenced a series of programmes to have interaction with people from all walks of life.

Protecting Mumbai - a job still unfinished By Quaid Najmi, Mumbai, Nov 18 : Coastal security is being shored up, a special commando unit is being trained and police equipment is being modernised among many other measures under way. A year after the devastating 26/11 terror attacks, securing Mumbai is still a work in progress, admit officials.

Police to probe Headley's visit to Pune Pune, Nov 17: Maharashtra police on Tuesday confirmed the visit of U S terror suspect David Headley to Osho International Community and said that it plans further investigation into the matter.

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