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PoliticsPradeep Purnekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, died after being shot by unidentified assailants at his office in Ganesh Nagar, Manpada, Thane. He was admitted to Infinity Hospital near R Mall but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police have launched an investigation into the attack involving two rounds of gunfire and prior assault.
Amar Ujala·14h ago·Thane
PoliticsPradeep Purnekar, Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane division head, died after being shot twice and physically assaulted by unidentified assailants in Thane, Maharashtra. The attack occurred near Kapurbawdi police station around 9 pm. Purnekar was rushed to Infinity Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and have set up checkpoints to catch the suspects. The incident caused local tension and concern among party workers.
News18·25m ago·Thane
BusinessGoldman Sachs and BNP Paribas sold 68.33 lakh BSE shares worth about Rs 2,186.44 crore through bulk deals on NSE ahead of BSE's inclusion in the Nifty 50 index. UTI Mutual Fund and Nippon India Mutual Fund bought 52.43 lakh shares. BSE shares closed 3.31% higher at Rs 3,200, showing strong market interest.
ET Markets·50m ago
WorldGaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli fire killed at least seven people on Tuesday, including Hamas commander Izz al-Din al Beik. Al Beik, a member of Hamas's General Military Council and commander of the Northern Brigade, was killed west of Gaza City. The Israeli military confirmed his role and said he was eliminated in a precise aerial strike. Additional casualties occurred in Jabalia and Deir al-Balah areas.
HT World·1h ago·Gaza City
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The Hindu·35m ago·Mumbai
ScienceArchaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old tomb in Saqqara, Egypt, belonging to Sakhnetio-Btah, a senior official of the Old Kingdom. The tomb provides insights into the royal power structure and administration during that era, highlighting the official's close ties to the central government.
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Amar Ujala·14h ago·Thane
Pradeep Purnekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, died after being shot by unidentified assailants at his office in Ganesh Nagar, Manpada, Thane. He was admitted to Infinity Hospital near R Mall but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Police have launched an investigation into the attack involving two rounds of gunfire and prior assault.
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