Topic: Thane
Muslim taxi driver beaten up in Mumbai suburb, asked to chant Jai Shri Ram
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A case has been registered against 3 men under IPC sections 295 (hurting religious sentiments) and 392 (robbery) for allegedly beating up the cab driver.
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad nabs 8 for planning terror attacks
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The arrested men were inspired by ISIS and was collecting explosive material to carry out terror attacks, said an ATS official.
Maratha quota protests escalate, local trains stopped in Mumbai, Thane
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The Maratha Kranti Morcha has called for the shutdown in Mumbai and some neighbouring districts.
Cash is back in Maharashtra’s first ‘cashless village’
A year after demonetisation, shopkeepers rarely use swipe machines as many villagers are still uncomfortable with plastic money.
On Camera
YourTurn
Quran says no one can limit others’ freedom. Udaipur killing violates Islam’s golden rule
Throughout history, Islamic scholars have uniformly agreed that respecting and obeying the law of the land is an essential aspect of faith.
RBI intervenes with multi-pronged strategy in battle against rupee fall
The Reserve Bank’s challenges include crashes in forward dollar premiums to rising open interest in futures that adds to pressure on the currency.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.