Thane: A team of civic staffers were allegedly verbally abused and manhandled by four members of a family while attempting to remove encroachments in the city, police said on Friday. A team from the TMChad gone to Kolshet for an inspection when they found an unauthorised structure being constructed in the locality, he said. The team initiated the process of razing the structure when four members of a family arrived at the scene and started verbally abusing them and manhandling them, the official said.PTIWe also published the following articles recentlyMaharashtra civic poll candidates must affirm have no illegal structureThe State Election Commission (SEC) in Mumbai has announced that candidates running in municipal elections must declare that they and their family members have not built or own unauthorized constructions. If any violations are found, they will be disqualified. This decision comes after a public interest litigation was filed by a resident seeking a disclosure clause in the nomination form for candidates. The SEC stated that it will be mandatory for candidates to make this declaration. The court has also requested information on whether a similar provision will be introduced for local body elections.PM Modi keeps abusing Gandhi family: Congress leader Mallikarjun KhargeCongress National President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in Sukma. Kharge stated that PM Modi constantly insults the Gandhi family, even though no member of the family has held the position of Prime Minister in the past 40 years. He also accused the BJP of practicing vote-bank politics and claimed that the Congress has made significant contributions to the country, including empowering the backward classes. Kharge questioned PM Modis promises of retrieving black money and creating jobs, calling him a liar. Chhattisgarh is set to hold elections in November.CAT preparation tips: How to ace the Verbal Ability section?The CAT 2023 exam for MBA aspirants will be held on 26th November. It has three sections with different marks and time limits. The VARC section focuses on comprehension-based questions and requires early practice in reading exercises. Improving vocabulary and practicing grammar are essential for this section. Regular mock tests help in identifying weaknesses and formulating a strategy. Concentrate on strong areas rather than trying to cover everything before the exam.

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