Mumbai, Mar 16 (PTI) Following are the top stories from the Western Region at 1700 HRS.
BOM4 CG-SAI-QUOTA
Quota for Muslims contractors in Karnataka height of appeasement: Chhattisgarh CM Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has said the ruling Congress' decision in Karnataka to reserve four per cent of government contracts for Muslims is "height of appeasement" and against the basic spirit of the Indian Constitution.
BOM6 MP-FIRE-HOSPITAL
Fire in Gwalior hospital, over 190 patients rescued Gwalior: A fire broke out in a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city early on Sunday, following which more than 190 patients were rescued from the medical facility, officials said.
BOM10 MH-AURANGZEB-ATHAWALE
Removal of Aurangzeb's grave won't serve any purpose: Athawale Mumbai: Union minister Ramdas Athawale has voiced his opposition to the demand for the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, saying its removal will not serve any purpose.
BOM11 MH-BANK FRAUD-ARREST
New India Bank case: Accused surrenders before EOW; six arrested so far Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police on Sunday arrested a wanted accused in the Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank, an official said on Sunday.
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