Sun Oct 20 18:06:58 UTC 2024: Here are the important points from the news article:

1. **BJP Candidate List for Maharashtra Election 2024**: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

2. **Election Schedule**: Voting will take place on November 20 for the 288 assembly seats, with vote counting scheduled for November 23.

3. **Candidate Profile**: Among the candidates, only 10 are new faces. The list includes 13 women and candidates from Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC).

4. **PM Modi’s Inauguration**: Alongside the election news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maa Mahamaya Airport, highlighting the growth of the number of airports in the country from 70 to over 150.

5. **Additional News Highlights**:
– A sixth arrest is made in the Baba Siddiqui murder case concerning a shooter’s aide.
– Other cultural mentions include various celebrities celebrating their first Karwa Chauth and the popularity of Telugu superstar Prabhas in Japan.

The article provides a comprehensive update on the political landscape in Maharashtra as the elections approach, along with some unrelated but notable national news.

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