NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Mumbai, Aug 1 (PTI) Following are the top stories from the Western Region at 1700 HRS.






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* We let him focus on his goal, didn’t even call him yesterday: Shooter Swapnil’s parents


Mumbai: The parents of Olympic shooting bronze medalist Swapnil Kusale on Thursday said they were sure he would win a medal for the “tricolour and the country”.



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Exceptional backwardness in Maratha community, its members deserve quota: Panel to HC




Mumbai: There is an "exceptional backwardness" among persons from the Maratha community and the entire group is looked down upon, hence they deserve reservation in educational institutions and government jobs, a Backward Classes Commission has submitted to the Bombay High Court.


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Diarrhoea claims 17 lives in 3 districts of MP in ongoing rainy season


Jabalpur: Seventeen persons have died due to diarrhoea in three districts of Jabalpur division in Madhya Pradesh so far in the ongoing rainy season, a health official said on Thursday.



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CM Shinde attacks Uddhav over challenge to Fadnavis; takes jibe about strength


Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday took a swipe at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over the latter's dare to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and said those talking of challenging others must realise if they have the strength to do so.









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Digvijaya Singh moves HC over EVM after poll defeat; notice issued


Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices to BJP leader Rodmal Nagar and the Election Commission (EC) seeking their responses on a petition challenging Nagar's election from the Rajgarh Lok Sabha seat.







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4 MNS workers held for vandalising NCP MLC Mitkari's car; he says police shielding accused


Akola: Police on Thursday detained four Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers in connection with the attack on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLC Amol Mitkari's car in Akola two days ago, an official said.









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Maharashtra assembly polls: MVA to meet on Aug 7 to discuss seat-sharing, other issues


Mumbai: The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra will hold a meeting on August 7 to discuss seat-sharing and other aspects related to the upcoming state assembly elections, a senior leader has said.







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New Maharashtra Governor visits Chaitya Bhoomi


Mumbai: A day after taking charge as the Governor of Maharashtra, C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday visited the Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai and offered floral tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. ***

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