The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 08, 2023

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December 08, 2023

Senators find Pannun plot 'disturbing'

The American allegations on an Indian angle in a plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun spilled over from the intelligence sphere to the political arena when a bipartisan group of influential American Senators criticised India.

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Bizman claims hackers used his a/c to deposit, transfer ₹1.16cr

A 51-year-old businessman has lodged a complaint with police after cyber-fraudsters deposited Rs 1.16 crore in his bank account without his knowledge and consent.

1 min

SIT probe into death of celeb manager

The issue of the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian was once again revived on Thursday, with the state government announcing the formation of a special investigation team, headed by a DIGrank officer to investigate the matter.

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AJIT SNEAKS IN NAWAB, TAKES A TREASURY SEAT

Heated exchange in House; Mahayuti gets the chills as Fadnavis says he is dead against his induction

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HC frowns at EC for not holding by-poll

The Bombay High Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide a satisfactory reply on December 11 as to why it has not held the by-election to the Pune Lok Sabha constituency within the stipulated six months, following the death of a sitting Member of Parliament (MP).

1 min

Vasundhara son gets flak

Even as Rajasthan new chief minister, the father of a BJP MLA has charged that Vasundhara Raje's and son MP Dushyant Singh restraining awaits a was MLAs and keeping them cooped up at a hotel in the outskirts of Jaipur.

1 min

BJP keeps cards close to its chest

CENTRAL OBSERVERS FOR 3 STATES

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INDIA'S AVIATION RANK DIPS

In a significant development, the Aviation Working Group (AWG) has revised India's rating from \"positive\" to \"negative.\"

1 min

Queen of Suburbs: Fresh water woes

The city's cup of water woes runneth over, it would appear.

2 mins

Gambhir-Sreesanth Spat Under Scanner

Legends League Cricket has initiated an internal investigation into allegations by former pacer S Sreesanth that exIndia teammate Gautam Gambhir labelled him a fixer during a recent match.

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'Need to put in extra hours for disqualification pleas

Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday said that he would need to put in extra hours to conduct hearings on disqualification petitions while ensuring smooth functioning of the House.

1 min

Bhendi Bazaar redvpt: Some happy, some very unhappy

As the second phase of the Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project spread over 16.5 acres gets underway, 270 business and shop owners are now being allotted keys and shifted to their new commercial premises to the Al-Ezz Towers in a phased manner.

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'Got ₹8L from Sahyadri Refreshment's account'

Sandeep Raut, brother of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, says he received the amount as rent for his 300sqft land which was used to make khichdi

1 min

'Theatres to face music for no show of Marathi films'

Fadnavis introduced the Maharashtra Casino Control and Taxation) Bill on opening day of the winter session

1 min

Panel visits compartments, says they are in 'excellent condition'

Members of the expert committee appointed to study the feasibility of phase-wise reconstruction of the Malabar Hill Reservoir inspected compartments 2A and 2B of the 136-year-old reservoir on Thursday.

1 min

AC local trains log 180 cases of unauthorised travel a day, says WR

Western Railway authorities have reported 180 cases of unauthorised travel in their air-conditioned local trains every day.

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1,742 ARI cases across 17 sites in the state

A total of 1,742 cases of acute respiratory infections were reported across five sentinel surveillance sites, which monitor health issues related to air pollution in the state, in the past two months, as per data provided by the Health Department.

1 min

No more confusion over platform numbers at Dadar

Platforms 1 to 7 on Central Railway side will now be 8 to 14, while Western Railway platforms will retain their current numbering

1 min

'Won't allow writ jurisdiction to be weaponised'

HC junks plea by Padma Shri awardee alleging illegal repairs by owner of ground floor premises in building

2 mins

Leap off the page: Math & science in madrasas

In a far-reaching step to give madrasa students access to formal education, a Mumbai-based community trust is planning to introduce mathematics, science, and social studies in its seminaries next academic year.

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BMC has money, it needs willpower for deep clean: Chahal

BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has directed his officers to implement the 'deep cleaning' campaign in Mumbai rigorously. He has directed them to draw up guidelines and seek help from citizens.

1 min

Last thing city wants is to convert hospital into a slum scheme: HC

Court stays BMC notice to King George V Memorial hosp to fence compound from encroachments

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Review meeting on health schemes held at DC office

A meeting was held on Thursday at the District Collector's office to review the work under Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana and Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

1 min

Meta commits to enhancing economic opportunities for MSMES

Meta recently highlighted its commitment to strengthening the growth of micro, small, and medium (MSME) businesses across Maharashtra.

1 min

FINALLY, NAGAR ROAD BRT LANES RAZED DOWN BY PMC

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route on Nagar Road which was the main reason for traffic jams, woes, delays and accidents has finally been razed down by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) late midnight on Wednesday.

1 min

'Scheme to hire Agniveers will ensure youthful profile of armed forces'

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande was speaking at the convocation and scroll presentation ceremony at the College of Military Engineering

1 min

India can register 8% growth: Niti Aayog VC

India has the potential to grow at 8 per cent as the country is labour-rich with enough institutional maturity of a functioning democracy, Niti Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery said on Thursday.

1 min

'RBI mulls adding PDs in call market e-rupee pilot'

The Reserve Bank of India is planning to add standalone primary dealerships to its digital currency wholesale pilot in the call money market, according to treasury officials. Currently, nine major banks are a part of the central bank pilot.

1 min

India fastest-growing economy, Q2 growth highest in world: FM

The Indian economy grew 7.6% during the Jul-Sep quarter of the current financial year 2023-24

1 min

Markets snap 7-day winning run; Sensex falls 132 points

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty snapped their seven-day winning streak on Thursday due to profit taking by investors after recent sharp gains triggered by negative cues from Asian markets.

1 min

Sarvam AI raises $41 million from Lightspeed Ventures, others

Artificial intelligence technology startup Sarvam AI on Thursday said it raised USD 41 million, about Rs 342 crore, in a funding round led by Lightspeed Ventures.

1 min

SpiceJet board meet on Dec 11 to mull fundraising on preferential basis

SpiceJet will deliberate on raising fresh capital through the issue of equity shares in its Board meeting on December 11, according to a stock exchange filing.

1 min

IRCON OFS: Non-retail portion subscribed 4.63 times; Govt to exercise greenshoe option

The government has decided to exercise the greenshoe option in the offer for sale of IRCON International Ltd and will sell 37.62 mln shares or 4% more stake in the company on Friday, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management said today on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

1 min

'Groom' kin spells doom for would-be bride

Wedding cancelled over BMW, gold demand; doctor kills herself in Kerala

1 min

I'm just a small worker, shun honorific, instructs Modiji

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cited poll data for assembly elections over the decades to assert that the BJP has become people's most preferred choice for governance as its record of retaining power is better than the Congress and other parties.

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Tejas becoming a hot fave?

Talks on with Nigeria, Philippines, Argentina and Egypt, says HAL chief

1 min

Rajnath surveys flood-hit Chennai

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday undertook an aerial survey of flood-hit Chennai and its neighbourhoods and also met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin at the Secretariat to assure all assistance from the Centre.

1 min

Lucky escape for students as bus falls into trench at Balli

AROUND 34 STUDENTS RUSHED TO HEALTH CENTRE | BAL RATH DRIVER CLAIMS STEERING GOT LOCKED

1 min

G7 DIAMOND BAN HITS SURAT HARD

The Indian diamond industry, especially the world's largest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat, faces a significant setback following the unanimous decision by the G7 countries to impose a direct import ban on Russian diamonds from January 2024.

1 min

Surat women face sonography ordeal

Women from the lower-middle-class and below-poverty line (BPL) families in Surat are grappling with excruciating challenges as they navigate long, winding queues at the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)-run SMIMER hospital and the New Civil Hospital (NCH) for sonography tests.

1 min

Israel-Hamas War: Fighting Across Gaza Halts Most Aid

Cut off from outside aid, people in United Nations-run shelters in Khan Younis are fighting over food...

1 min

EXCITEMENT BUILDS AROUND AUCTION

As the anticipation mounts, 165 cricketing talents, a fusion of Indian and overseas players, are set to go under the hammer in the upcoming Women's Premier League auction on December 9.

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