Mumbai, Sep 22 (PTI) Top stories from western region at 5 PM.
BOM17 MH-IIT-LD SUICIDE
**** IIT Bombay student suicide: Crime Branch scans CCTV footage from exam hall, hostel
Mumbai: Four days after IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode died by suicide after he was allegedly caught using ChatGPT during an examination, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch is analysing CCTV footage from the exam hall and hostel, for a timeline of events leading up to his death. ****
BOM13 MH-UCC PANEL-2NDLD RESIGN
**** Ex-Judge R C Chavan resigns from Maharashtra UCC panel, questions handling of public feedback
Mumbai: Former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan has resigned from the Maharashtra government’s panel to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code, citing serious reservations over its decision to restrict public feedback on crucial social issues to a “Yes/No” format. ****
BOM10 MH-TATA-PAWAR
**** Protecting Tata legacy need of the hour: Sharad Pawar
Mumbai: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday called for preserving the social commitment and institutional role of the Tata Group, citing its deep-rooted Maharashtra connection, and said its charitable ownership must be protected. ****
BOM24 MH-LD DROUGHT
**** Drought in Maharashtra: CM promises quick aid for farmers, announces Cabinet panel
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the state government would provide immediate assistance to farmers affected by the current drought-like situation without waiting for central aid. ****
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