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Gilbert Hill, a Mesozoic Era marvel Thackeray govt wants to preserve after years of neglect

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Last week, Uddhav Thackeray spoke about preserving Gilbert Hill, which is rare and special, but has been reduced to a trifling hillock in the dense suburb of Andheri.
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How Aaditya Thackeray’s using Covid downtime to prep Maharashtra as post-pandemic tourist hub

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Since the beginning of the year, the Maharashtra tourism department has sent at least 5 major policy decisions to state cabinet, all of which have been approved.
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In Aaditya and Rohit, seeds of another Thackeray-Pawar friendship in Maharashtra politics

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Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, has been praising Aaditya Thackeray for his work and returning barbs of his political opponents.
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How quaint Silver Oak Bungalow No. 2 has become one of Maharashtra’s key political addresses

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2, Silver Oak, home of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, has become a hotspot of political activity and media glare since the MVA govt came to power last year.
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British then, Covid now — Mumbai plans muted Ganesh festival with message for new ‘enemy’

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The 10-day Ganesh festival, a Hindu tradition celebrated with special fervour in Maharashtra, will begin 22 August. 
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Journey of Bal Thackeray’s Saamana — from Shiv Sena’s daily newspaper to newsmaker

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The paper, founded in 1989, is known for its incendiary editorials, though its role has evolved from Bal Thackeray’s era to Uddhav Thackeray’s.
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Vastu-compliant secretariat in Covid times — why KCR is building new complex in Hyderabad

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Earlier this month, Telangana govt began the demolition process of the old secretariat to build a new one. Opposition has questioned the timing of the move.
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Behind the CM spotlight, Uddhav is a family man, Marathi arts fan & shutterbug at heart

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Uddhav Thackeray is a health enthusiast who shuns fried food. His iPod is said to be full of old Marathi songs and his father Bal Thackeray’s speeches.
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Mishti, immunity kick or gimmick? Kolkata doesn’t care as ‘anti-Corona’ sweets are the rage

Madhuparna Das -
Sweet makers claim Covid-themed sweets are selling like hot cakes. Customers say they eat sweets just as sweets and don’t expect them to work as medicine.
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The ‘softening’ of Shiv Sena — belligerent under Bal Thackeray to more liberal under Uddhav

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27 years after the Mumbai riots, in which it played a major part, the Shiv Sena prepares to take credit for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. But much has changed within the party and its cadre. 
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Bharat Jodo Yatra has worked more for Rahul Gandhi. Congress’ walk...

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In such a buzz-creating yatra, not one new Congress leader was born. Pramod Mahajan, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Modi emerged from Advani's and Manohar Joshi’s yatras.

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Economy

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Economic Survey says govt’s labour codes ‘in tune with market trends’....

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Four labour codes, amalgamating 29 laws, were passed in 2019 & 2020. But central, state govts have yet to notify the laws that will cater to around 40 crore unorganised sector workers.

Defence

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Budget 2023: Defence eyes big boost for more firepower, submarines, drones

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Private sector is also hoping for a high budgetary allocation for defence capital expenditure since it will translate into more acquisition programmes fructifying.

National Interest

Return of the Muslim: From Modi ‘sermon’ to Pathaan to Bharat...

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Most key Hindutva/RSS objectives have been achieved, and Modi & BJP now need social calm, at least till summer of 2024. A de-escalation of some sort is on.

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