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Incessant rains, floods claim 20 lives in Odisha; over 300,000 affected on Business Standard. At least 20 died due to heavy rains and flood in Odisha, which has affected 20 districts. 8,286 houses have been partially or fully damaged in the deluge that lasted for around four days, beginning on July 20.<br>
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Maratha quota stir: Internet blocked in Navi Mumbai after clashes, arson Police on Wednesday evening lobbed teargas shells and used baton-charge in the Kopar Khairane area after a group of protesters stoned vehicles and clashed with local people Internet services in the neighbouring Navi Mumbai Township have been suspended since early Thursday, a police official said. The decision was taken in the wake of the situation in areas like Kopar Khairne, which witnessed violence
during the Maratha quota agitation on Wednesday, he said. The situation in Kopar Khairne was still tense, the official said. ALSO READ:-Maratha quota stir escalates; buses attacked, trains stopped in Mumbai, Thane Last evening, the police had lobbed teargas shells and used baton-charge in Kopar Khairane area after a group of protesters stoned vehicles, clashed with local people and indulged in arson. Miscreants had also set fire to a police outpost. The incidents took place after the Maratha organisations, seeking reservations in government jobs and education, had called off the bandh. A group of protesters who were returning home last night had hurled stones at vehicles of local people in Kopar Khairane, a police official earlier said. Read More : - Maratha quota stir