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Maharashtra government to eliminate toll fees at five Mumbai plazas, benefiting 2.8 lakh vehicles

The waiver will be applicable at the following five toll plazas: Dahisar, Airoli, Mulund (LBS Road), Mulund (Eastern Express Highway), and Vashi. The toll for light vehicles was increased to ₹45 earlier this year as part of a three-year plan of increases.

FAIMA urges nationwide solidarity, calls for boycott of elective medical services

In order to "protest against the apathy shown by the West Bengal government towards our colleagues on an indefinite hunger strike for a week," FAIMA called for a statewide boycott of hospital elective services.

Baba

Baba Siddique murder: Court grants police custody of two accused till Oct 21, alleged key conspirator Pravin Lonkar arrested

Police has launched a manhunt to nab third suspected shooter — Shivkumar Gautam of Uttar Pradesh, who is on the run. Meanwhile police identified a fourth suspect — Mohamed Zeeshan Akhtar of Punjab, who allegedly works for Lawrence Bishnoi gang and is believed to have received the contract for Siddique’s murder.

Kolkata

No legal standing: Bengal government rejects doctors' mass resignation over Kolkata rape-murder case

A group of junior doctors in West Bengal have been on a fast-unto-death since Oct 5, demanding justice for their murdered colleague at the RG Kar hospital. The doctors have blamed the state government for allegedly delaying justice and not taking proper security measures to ensure the safety of health workers at workplaces.

AB-PMJAY

Ayushman Bharat scheme to have more health packages for elderly people aged 70 years and above

The expanded scheme, which will benefit an estimated six crore citizens in about 4.5 crore households, is likely to be launched by the end of this month, official sources said.

Mumbai

Maharashtra ex-minister, key Muslim leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra

Officials said the crime branch is investigating the angles of business rivalry, contract killing, and threat over a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project — as Mumbai police have arrested two suspects allegedly linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang and launched a manhunt to capture the third involved in the shooting.

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba

Ex-DU prof Saibaba dies due to post-operative complications in Hyderabad

Saibaba was suffering from gall bladder infection and was operated on two weeks ago, but developed complications subsequently. He breathed his last around 9 pm on Oct 12.

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