NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI) Following are the top stories from the Western Region at 5:05 PM.
    
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    * Nagpur violence seems premeditated; 'Chhaava' film reignited people's emotions: Fadnavis

    Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the violence in Nagpur appears to be premeditated in which the mob targeted specific houses, and stated that "Chhaava" film reignited people's emotions against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. *
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* Won’t tolerate glorification of Aurangzeb: VHP on Nagpur violence

    Nagpur: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday said it won’t tolerate any attempts at glorification of Aurangzeb, after protests against the Mughal emperor’s tomb triggered violence in Nagpur. *
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* Sunita Williams' ancestral village plans fireworks and procession to welcome her return to Earth


Mehsana: Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat's Mehsana district are gearing up for Diwali-like festivities on Wednesday morning to celebrate her scheduled return to Earth after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. *
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* Nagpur violence premeditated, says CM; 50 held, curfew imposed

    Nagpur: More than 50 persons have been taken into custody and curfew imposed in parts of Nagpur, a day after protests against Aurangzeb’s tomb triggered violence in the city, while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed the violence was premeditated. *
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* 2 held for offering cash to people for religious conversion in Gujarat


Surendranagar (Gujarat): Police have arrested two persons in Gujarat's Surendranagar district for allegedly offering cash and other inducements to locals for conversion to Christianity, an official said on Tuesday. *

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