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The Shillong Times

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BJP treasurer distances himself from trademark dispute row

SHILLONG, Nov 5: BJP treasurer Sarwan Jhunjhunwala has clarified that reports linking him to the alleged LIVSAV trademark dispute are contrary to facts and records, maintaining that the matter is a commercial dispute between two companies and is pending before the Maharashtra High Court. In a…

The Economic Times

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Gokul row fuels Opposition's 'vote chori' campaign against Maharashtra govt

A political struggle has emerged over recent appointments to the Gokul Milk Cooperative by the state government. Opposition parties argue that this move undermines the democratic process established by the farmer elections. The Congress party claims that the government's actions represent an attempt…

The Economic Times

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Bombay HC directs inclusion of six Goa family members in voter list during SIR

The Bombay High Court affirmed that the Representation of the People Act remains effective during the electoral rolls revision process. It directed the Electoral Registration Officer of Santa Cruz to include the family names in the voter list. The family had applied for a change of address, but…

The South First

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‘Can’t force to make false declaration’: Bombay HC orders ECI to restore 6 deleted names of a family in final voters’ list

The ECI contended that the SIR guidelines mandated a voter to submit a pre-filled enumeration along with Form-8. The enumeration form includes an annexure stating that the applicants still reside at the same address mentioned in the existing voters' list, whereas the petitioners had shifted…

The Morung Express

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NCS probationers explore food, drug regulation

Kohima, November 5 (MExN): Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) probationers of the 2025 batch interacted with Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Munde during their Bharat Darshan tour of Maharashtra, gaining insights into food safety regulation, pharmaceutical…

The Morung Express

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Dwayne Johnson: I have zero regrets

Mumbai, November 5 (IANS) Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has said he has “zero regrets” about not making it to the National Football League (NFL), describing the unfulfilled dream as “the best thing that ever happened” to him.Reflecting on his football journey, the actor took to Instagram to share a…

The Better India

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The Real Legend Behind ‘Eetha’

“She Continued Performing Tamasha Even When She Was Nine Months Pregnant.” This is the story of Vithabai Narayangaonkar, Maharashtra’s legendary Lavani and Tamasha artist. She received film offers, fame and national recognition, but she never abandoned her art or the troupe she performed with. Some…

Deccan Chronicle

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Rahul Gandhi Backs Patil In Gokul Row

Rahul Gandhi criticises Maharashtra government's move to appoint five directors to Gokul Dairy after the Congress-backed panel won the recent election.

The Times of India

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What I have learnt is that I should not think so much ahead: Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw scored an unbeaten 53 runs to guide Maharashtra to a 10-wicket win over Bengal. After shifting from Mumbai, he enjoys leading Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy match. Shaw emphasised the importance of focusing on immediate tasks rather than thinking ahead about his return to the national…

The New Indian Express

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M&M slashes FY27 tractor industry growth outlook to zero from 5%

Hit by inadequate monsoon and a drought-like situation in Maharashtra and Karnataka, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has lowered its growth forecast for the domestic tractor industry volume to nearly flat in the financial year 2027. The country’s largest tractor manufacturer had earlier projected tractor…

The New Indian Express

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The many sides of Maharashtra's drought

Maharashtra is facing a widespread drought, with 305 of its 358 talukas declared drought-affected. More than eight lakh farmers have been affected so far. A rainfall deficit, prolonged dry spells and high temperatures have damaged crops, depleted water resources and created a shortage of fodder for…

The Siasat Daily

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Rainfall deficit, fund crunch leave Maharashtra battling drought

Roughly 15 million farmers in Maharashtra are getting anxious about the Rs 5,000 that the government promised as advance relief for their crops, which withered due to the extraordinary drought that has gripped the state. This relief is due by Diwali, as per a voluntary promise by the state, but that…