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Amruta Fadnavis calls for collective efforts to empower women and promote child development

Pune, Aug 5 (UNI) Stressing that women's empowerment and child development require active participation from every section of society, Amruta Devendra Fadnavis, founder of Divija Foundation, said the responsibility cannot be left to the government alone.
She urged individuals to contribute according to their abilities towards the welfare of women, children, the environment and society.
She was speaking at the Urja Awards ceremony organised by Gravitts Foundation at JW Marriott Hotel on Senapati Bapat Road in Pune.
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SEBI to approve DHRP of NSE's IPO

19 Aug 2026 | 7:41 PM

Mumbai, Aug 19 (UNI) The Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is likely to approve the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) of the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) forthcoming initial public offering (IPO), official sources said here on Wednesday.

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State Govt permanently cancels recognition of Gadchiroli Ashram school after snakebite deaths

19 Aug 2026 | 7:30 PM

Gadchiroli, Aug 19 (UNI): The Maharashtra government has permanently withdrawn the recognition of an aided ashram school in Gadchiroli district following the deaths of three tribal girls in a snakebite incident, officials said on Wednesday.

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Expedite railway development works in Pune Division: union Minister Murlidhar Mohol directs railway authorities

19 Aug 2026 | 7:24 PM

Pune, Aug 19 (UNI) A meeting of Members of Parliament from all districts falling under the jurisdiction of Central Railway was held here. During the meeting, union Minister of State and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol drew the attention of the Central Railway administration to various railway-related issues in Pune and the surrounding areas.
He called for expediting development works and issued specific directions regarding passenger safety, basic amenities and protection of railway property.

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Dhruv Global school receives twin honour at Mimansa Education conference

19 Aug 2026 | 6:57 PM

Pune, Aug 19 (UNI) Dhruv Global School here has been conferred the 'Best School' award for its successful adoption of interactive and student-centric teaching methodologies.

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Maharashtra to implement strict 'Freedom of Religion Act' from Rakshabandhan: Key provisions and penalties

19 Aug 2026 | 6:55 PM

Mumbai, Aug 19 (UNI) Marking a major legislative shift, the Maharashtra government is set to implement the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 across the state starting August 28, coinciding with the festival of Rakshabandhan. Following Presidential assent, the state's Home Department officially issued the gazette notification, establishing stringent legal frameworks to penalize unlawful conversions. .

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