The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 21, 2024

In this issue

September 21, 2024

IT rules on fact-check units are struck down

The FCUs were empowered to identify false or fake news against the government on social media and online platforms

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FAITH CONTAMINATED, NOT JUST THE 'LADDUS'

Mutt seer calls for need to take control of temples even as PIL is filed in apex court and health ministry seeks detailed report

3 mins

Malayali link to lethal pagers

In 2023, as Chandrayaan made its triumphant landing on the moon, a meme featuring a Malayali squatter on the lunar surface hawking his wares became an internet sensation.

1 min

MU Senate elections are put off again

Barely two days before the much-anticipated senate elections, the University of Mumbai (MU) has announced a further indefinite postponement of the polls, citing a directive from the state government.

1 min

‘Cong insulting the nation with remarks abroad’

MODI IN WARDHA | Says today's Congress has lost its sense of patriotism; ghost of hatred has entered the party, it is the most corrupt party

1 min

Cong should not stake claim to CM post: Raut

Kalpesh Mhamunkar MUMBAI

1 min

What is govt doing to stop farmer suicides?

2,366 farmers died by suicide between Jan-Oct 2023; Forest Rights Act not implemented properly, says Jairam Ramesh

1 min

Govt forcing CS to resign, says Danve

Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Council Ambadas Danve has claimed that the state government is pressuring Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik to resign for opposing its decisions and not tolerating its \"cut practice\".

1 min

Threats to RaGa: Patole warns of jail bharo stir

Office bearers from 11 districts in the Konkan Division registered their participation in the conclave

1 min

‘BJP will pay heavily for toppling MVA govt’

AICC general secretary in charge of Maharashtra, Ramesh Chennithala, condemned the move of the Modi government to have non-Muslims on Waqf boards. <

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Hate speeches: NCP demands action against Nitesh Rane

Party MLC Satish Chavan writes to Deputy CM Fadnavis seeking inquiry into the incidents

1 min

Amit Shah to lead key meetings in Vidarbha

Shah's presence is expected to energise party workers and synchronise poll preparations

1 min

Richest Ganpati mandal gets ₹11 cr donation

Meanwhile, Lalbaughcha Raja Ganeshotsav Mandal informed that it received Rs 5.65 crores of cash, 4.15 kg of gold and 64.32 kg of silver during 10 days of Ganeshotsav.

1 min

Scrolling Insta, woman finds thief flaunting jewels

Accused briefly worked as the complainant's domestic help; jewellery worth ₹8L was missing

1 min

Coastal Road now to be open daily: 7 am to midnight

SMOOTH RIDE | Earlier, it remained open till 11 pm; northern arm was shut on weekends

1 min

BEST bus conductor brutally attacked during robbery bid

Seriously injured victim has been admitted to ICU of Sion Hospital; accused caught within four hours

1 min

WR's 10-hour weekend block to hit local services

From 12am on September 21 to 10am on September 22, a 10-hour block will be undertaken between the Goregaon and Kandivali stations, which will lead to cancellation of several locals.

1 min

Man held for raping 10-year-old niece

Alleged crime took place in August; victim kept quiet as accused threatened to kill her parents

1 min

Deemed colleges hike PG med courses' fees by ₹10L

The deemed medical colleges across India have announced steep hikes in their fees for postgraduate medical courses, following a similar increase in fees for the MBBS course.

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SHRC probes Raigad cops for 'brutality, bribery'

In a case of alleged police misconduct, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has launched an inquiry into accusations of police brutality and bribery against the Raigad police.

1 min

HC critiques poor slum redvpt, urges proper hsg solutions

SLUMS ACT REVIEW | Govt directed to formulate plan to tackle migrant influx; earlier SC noted gridlock in slum welfare legislation, with 1,600 cases pending

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Redvpt exhibit debuts with 40 leading builders

In Mumbai, 15-25% of registrations are now linked to redevelopment efforts, with over 3,500 projects

1 min

Dr PD Patil honoured with lifetime achievement award

Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth's Chancellor, Dr PD Patil, was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th Pune Festival 2024. The award, presented by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, recognises Patil's dedication and outstanding contributions to the fields of education, healthcare, and social service.

1 min

4 men held for raping 2 Baramati minor girls

PUNE SHOCKER! | Rural Police crack rape case within 5 days

1 min

Not quitting BJP: Jagtap

Speculation was rife that Ashwini Jagtap, the BJP MLA from the Chinchwad Assembly seat, was planning to quit the saffron party and join NCP (SP) ahead of the upcoming elections.

1 min

FM graces celebration of BoM's 90th foundation day

Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) marked a significant milestone by celebrating its 90th Foundation Day recently, an event that honoured its illustrious past and provided insight into its future endeavours.

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Job burnout in spotlight after death of EY worker

POLITICIANS REACT TO ANNA'S DEATH

1 min

Garbage piles up in Bajaj Nagar

Administration apathetic to garbage collection and area cleanliness

1 min

Health care academy soon in Nashik city

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has recently been signed between Tech Mahindra Foundation and Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj, paving the way for the establishment of a healthcare academy in Nashik. <

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Relatives suspect foul play

DHULE | After family of four found dead, suicide note recovered

1 min

Prohibitory orders in Beed and Nanded

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has been on an indefinite fast in Antarwali Sarati village of Jalna district since September 16 midnight

1 min

33 colleges in Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Centres scheme

These centres will provide 40 courses including hydroponic technician, kisan drone operator, electric vehicle technician & others

1 min

Youth drowns in Ghanegaon lake

A youth who went for the Visarjan of Ganpati drowned in the lake at Ghanegaon on Tuesday evening. The 21-year-old deceased has been identified as Abhay Gawande.

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8 killed in bus-truck collision in Jalna

At least eight persons were killed and more than 16 others injured when a passenger bus and a fruit-laden truck rammed into each other on the Beed-Jalna Road on Friday.

1 min

Household consumption set to grow faster in Q2: RBI

Sep set to be busiest month for IPOs in 14 years

1 min

Govt notifies Oct 1 as start date for Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0

The government has notified October 1 as the starting date for direct tax dispute resolution scheme Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0.

1 min

Sensex soars 1,360 points to close above historic 84K mark

BULLS CHARGE AHEAD | Nifty surges to close at record 25,790 level

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Nadda calls for regulatory norms for novel foods like lab-grown meat

Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday stressed the need for rigorous food safety standards and an adaptable regulatory framework to address innovative food trends such as plant-based proteins, insect proteins, and lab-grown meat.

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India not an 'abuser' of tariffs: GTRI

Former US President Donald Trump's recent claim that India is an \"abuser\" of import tariffs is unfair as many nations including America protect their domestic industries by imposing high customs duties on certain products, think tank GTRI said on Friday.

1 min

FM reviews capex plan of Hsg and Urban Affairs Ministry

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reviewed the capex plan of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and emphasized on the need for timely and efficient utilisation of these funds.

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‘NFRA’s plan to revise auditing std SA 600 ‘surprising’; need time for consultations’

Chartered accountants’ apex body ICAI on Friday asked regulator NFRA to pause the proposed changes in the auditing standard SA 600 pertaining to group audits, saying the move came as a surprise and sought more time for comprehensive review and discussions with all stakeholders.

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Govt may extend import regime for laptops, tablets for 3 months

The government is expected to extend the existing import management system for imports of certain IT hardware products including laptops and tablets for three months, an official source said.

1 min

Sebi eases financial penalty framework for technical glitches

Sebi allows MFs to buy, sell credit default swaps

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GeM slashes transaction charges levied on sellers, service providers for public procurement

Public procurement portal GeM has significantly slashed transaction charges levied on sellers and service providers on its portal, a senior government official said on Friday. Government e-marketplace (GeM) Additional CEO Ajit B Chavan said that this \"bold\" move was part of the government's 100 days initiative.

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EQT acquires Indostar Home Fin for ₹1,750 cr

Private equity firm EQT has agreed to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Indostar Home Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indostar Capital Finance Limited, for Rs 1,750 crore (USD 210 million).

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Patel Engg secures ₹240 cr proj from NHPC

Patel Engineering on Friday said it has bagged an order of Rs 240 crore for a hydro-power project from state-owned entity NHPC in Sikkim.

1 min

HDFC Bank OKs IPO of HDB Fin Services

HDFC Bank on Friday said that its board has given in-principle approval to initiate the process of listing equity shares of its subsidiary HDB Financial Services.

1 min

Promoters to infuse ₹1,100 cr in Reliance Infrastructure

Anil Ambani's flagship firm, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd is set to receive Rs 1,100 crore equity infusion from the promoters and another Rs 1,910 crore from two Mumbai-based investment firms, according to a filing by the company.

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To cut minimum daily SIP limit to ₹100 from ₹300, says LIC MF MD

LIC Mutual Fund will soon cut the minimum daily systematic investment plan limit to 100 rupees from 300 rupees, Managing Director and CEO Ravi Kumar Jha said on Friday.

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Air India hired 9K employees in two years: Campbell Wilson

Air India has hired 9,000 employees, including 5,000 crew members, in the last two years to meet the workforce requirement for its expanding fleet and network, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Friday.

1 min

Edtech co Physics Wallah secures $210 million at $2.8 bn valuation

Edtech unicorn Physics Wallah said on Friday it has raised USD 210 million in a funding round led by Hornbill Capital at a 2.5 times higher valuation of $2.8 billion.

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Tata Steel to invest ₹27,000-cr in expanding Kalinganagar project

Tata Steel on Friday commissioned India's largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar plant, which will help it increase the plant's production capacity to 8 million tonnes per annum from 3 million tonnes per annum.

1 min

Adani Total secures $375 mn financing from global lenders

Five int'l lenders participated in the initial financing -- BNP Paribas, DBS Bank, Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp

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Jio, Airtel, Vi record customer loss post tariff hike, BSNL is only gainer in July

The impact of mobile phone service tariff hike was evident in July with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea reporting loss of customer base, which resulted in an overall decline in telecom subscribers in the country.

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Rahul visits kin of youth hurt in US truck mishap

LoP also meets families of other youths who have gone to US through donkey route; unemployment highlighted

1 min

Woman details assault by cops

NCW takes suo motu cognisance, Naveen Patnaik wants court to monitor probe

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Chakma leaders want ties with Bangladesh govt downgrade

Indian Chakma leaders have submitted a memo to prime minister Narendra Modi, urging him to downgrade diplomatic relations with Bangladesh until the safety and security of the hill tribes and religious minorities in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHTs) is guaranteed.

1 min

Info on non-appointment of judges sought by SC

RAP | Make a list of names. Why it is pending and at what level. Show us why it is pending, government draws top court's ire

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Shah sounds death knell of Naxal violence by Mar 2026

Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar & Avdhesh Mallick

1 min

Stone Age rock paintings found in Raj's Chittorgarh

Historians have recently uncovered Stone Age rock paintings, cup marks and sharp-edged artefacts in a village in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, offering fresh evidence of the region's ancient human history.

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Kejriwal says AAP will be kingmaker

HARYANA ELECTION

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Punjab gives jobs to 30 kin of dead tillers

Punjab agriculture and farmers welfare minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Friday distributed appointment letters to 30 people from the families of farmers, who lost their lives during the protests against the now-repealed three farm laws.

1 min

Flood-hit Mamata seeks PM's help

UNILATERAL ACTION | TMC blames DVC, BJP slams sealing West Bengal-Jharkhand border

1 min

‘900 Kuki militants infiltrated Manipur from Myanmar’

Security Advisor to the Chief Minister of Manipur, Kuldeep Singh, on Friday confirmed the infiltration of approximately 900 well-trained Kuki militants from Myanmar.

1 min

CBI 2nd charge sheet in NEET UG 2024 case

The CBI on Friday filed a second chargesheet against six accused in the NEET UG 2024 question paper leak case in the special CBI court, Patna.

1 min

Protesting docs lift cease work 'partially', ask CBI about status of probe

Protesting doctors while lifting their cease work partially took out a rally from Swasthya Bhawan to CBI headquarters in Kolkata on Friday.

1 min

Boat owners want govt to expedite construction of 50-seater toilet block

Having complied with the government's directives to remove the scrap vessels and scrap from the new Cutbona jetty and help strengthen sanitation amenities, the Cutbona Boat Owners Federation has urged the government to expedite the implementation of the decade-old proposal to set up a 50-seater toilet block at the jetty. <

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PWD ready to translocate trees, but seeks land for replanting

LAND CONSTRAINTS

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Sawant dismisses K'taka's claim for Tillari water

Says Goa's share stands at 80%, while Maharashtra's is at 20%

1 min

HC orders immersion of Ganesh idols left near well in Chimbel

Govt asked to give police protection

1 min

Minister reviews sanitation at Cutbona, stage set for 222-metre jetty opening

With improvements taking place at the cholera-hit Cutbona fishing jetty on the sanitation and cleanliness front, the stage is set for the inauguration of the 222-meter long new Cutbona jetty by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tentatively on September 30.

1 min

2 Cuncolim fish meal plants directed to cease operations

Pollution Board cites discharge of untreated effluents into storm water drains

1 min

CM Revanth announces major bonus for Singareni workers

This amount is Rs.20,000 more than last year's bonus. To facilitate this, the government will allocate Rs.796 crore.

1 min

Minister Seethakka advocates for women's empowerment, equality

Minister Seethakka has emphasized that harassment against women in workplaces will not be tolerated.

1 min

DCA sleuths raid Srikanth Neurocentre in Miyapur

Drugs Control Administration officials raided Srikanth Neurocentre, a hospital located at Flat No. 101, RBR Complex, opposite K.S. Bakers, Miyapur, Serilingampally, RR District, on July 18 and 19. Dr Boini Srikanth Yadav was found to be illegally operating a medical shop in the hospital without a valid drug licence.

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‘PM Vishwakarma scheme showing a promising progress’

On the sidelines of National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme in Maharashtra's Wardha today and to celebrate one year of achievements under the PM Vishwakarma scheme an event was organised by National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Vidyanagar here today. Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender was the chief guest.

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Booking of BYD eMAX 7 vehicles begins

BYD India, a subsidiary of the world's leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer, announced the booking commencement of BYD eMAX 7 in India.

1 min

Pink flag will fly in Station Ghanpur seat: KTR

BRS party working president KTR today said their party's pink flag would once again fly over the Station Ghanpur assembly constituency.

1 min

DCA busts illegal sale of steroids to Gym-goers

Officials of Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, acting on a tip-off regarding the illegal sale of steroid medicines to gym-goers, raided an unlicensed premises operating under the name 'Rakesh Distributor,' located at Esamiya Bazar, Koti, operated by Rakesh Kanodia, on September 18, 2024 and September 19, 2024.

1 min

Dy. CM Bhatti promises monthly budget allocation for completion of SLBC project

Bhatti Vikramarka criticised the negligence of the previous administration, which, despite having a Rs.1,000 crore budget for the project, failed to make any significant progress.

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Call on consulate in B'luru after US prez poll: Envoy

The United States (US) ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that a decision would be taken on the establishment of a consulate in Bengaluru after the American Presidential election in November.

1 min

Monthly allowance for artists to be hiked

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced that the monthly allowance of artists dependent on the state would be increased from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000.

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30 people arrested over stone pelting

Thirty people were arrested in connection with an incident of stone pelting during a Ganesha idol immersion procession in this district headquarters town in which two constables were injured, police said on Friday.

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Urban lifestyle, ageing population fuel Alzheimer's surge in B'luru

Bengaluru is witnessing a rise in Alzheimer's cases, reflecting a broader national trend. As life expectancy increases and lifestyles shift, dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, is becoming more prevalent in India.

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K'taka instructs temples to only use Nandini ghee

With Tirupati Laddu row snowballing into a major controversy, Karnataka government on Friday issued a circular instructing all temples coming under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department, to maintain quality in 'prasada' prepared there.

1 min

Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer opens JSS urban haat expo

Mysuru-Kodagu Member of Parliament Yaduveer Krishnadutta Chamaraja Wadiyar has welcomed the state government's decision to invite senior litterateur Hampa Nagarajaiah for inaugurating this year's Dasara celebrations.

1 min

SC takes cognisance of K'taka

\"Every autorickshaw has got 10 people. Rules not applicable because the Mysore flyover right up to the flower market from Gori Palya is in Pakistan,\" the judge said.

1 min

Adivasi girl to pilot PH-2 metro rail

The metro train which departed on its pilot run on the phase 2 of Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro route, inaugurated on September 16 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was operated by Kashti Chaudhary, a representative of the Adivasi community.

1 min

Master plan for developing Surat as Economic region

Surat is proposed to be developed as a business-led touring hub, offering 3 to 4 day cruises

2 mins

HC fines cop ₹3 lakh for misusing power

Inspector assaulted, abused lawyer

1 min

Land fraud accused linked to BJP leaders

Officials close to the investigation say that Kantilal, a trustee at Sardar Dham, may have sold the land to BJP leaders with whom he is well connected.

1 min

Ahmedabad station to be developed by 2027

The renovation of Ahmedabad's Kalupur Railway Station has commenced, and according to the details released by the railway department, this project is expected to be completed in three years. The work began in June this year.

1 min

500 unoccupied EWS houses demolished

₹180CR WASTED | 12 yrs on, riverfront displaced still homeless

1 min

Rains bring mosquitoes, diseases

Following four consecutive days of heavy rainfall from August 26, many areas in the state have experienced severe flooding, leading to widespread health issues.

1 min

Teachings of Shikshapatri and Vachanamrut celebrated

The timeless teachings of the Shikshapatri and Vachanamrut were celebrated at a three-day global symposium held at the historic pilgrimage site of Vadtal from September 16th to 18th.

1 min

Victims Of Naxal violence meet HM Shah

A delegation of over 70 individuals from the Bastar Division, who have been severely impacted by Naxal violence, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi.

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Elevate PRSU among Top 100: Governor

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka, speaking at the 61st Foundation Day of Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University, encouraged students and staff to work hard and bring glory to the institution by aiming to rank among the top 100 universities in the country.

1 min

CRPF jawan commits suicide

In Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district, a CRPF jawan committed suicide after having a squabble with his wife.

1 min

Finance Minister calls for FIR against Balco

A major accident was narrowly avoided in Korba, thanks to the quick thinking of the pilot.

1 min

Holidays declared for year 2024-25

The School Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, has issued an order for holidays in the educational institutions of the state for the education session 2024-25.

1 min

Honesty and BJP are two opposite things : Shukla

Opposition party Congress criticized Vishnu Deo Sai government in strong words over suspension of a Tehsildar (Revenue Collecting Officer) and said, to protect the corrupt minister, Tehsildar is made scapegoat in the case.

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Will implement new technologies: Sao

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Minister Arun Sao returned to Raipur on Friday morning after a study tour in the United States, where he received a warm welcome at Swami Vivekananda Airport.

1 min

Nod to change the Authorities structure

CABINET MEETING | Amendment in rules of Authorities

2 mins

₹20K cr investment proposal

KOLKATA ROAD SHOWBizmen promise a windfall for MP in meeting with CM

1 min

Predation of female chitals was double the proportion of male kills: Cheetah report

Annual Cheetah Project Report 2023-24 says that the big cats majorly preyed on adult chitals

1 min

Three held with brown sugar worth Rs 3.50L

Three drug peddlers were arrested with about 35 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 3.50 lakh in Azad Nagar area, police said on Friday. The police also seized the two-wheeler which was used for smuggling drugs.

1 min

Canadian firm signs pact with govt for 'Challenger 3500'

Canada-based aircraft manufacturing company Bombardier recently signed an agreement with the state government to supply its modern mid-size jet plane 'Challenger 3500'.

1 min

Religious functions organised with black money: Lakshman

They lack faith in religion and have become more hypocritical, says Congress leader

1 min

After 2 days detention, 2 Pak nationals deported to Sharjah

Had to deboard the Air India Express flight at New Delhi Airport but deboarded at the city airport by mistake

1 min

Two results for asst prof exam out

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has begun announcing the results for the Assistant Professor Recruitment Exam, starting with Home Science and Sanskrit subjects.

1 min

Cong holds Nyay Yatra

The Congress party took out a Nyay Yatra on Friday, which began from Choithram Mandi and ended at the collector office. Party members demonstrated along the route, while PCC Chief Jitu Patwari was riding a tractor.

1 min

Lata award to Uttam Singh, KS Chithra

The Madhya Pradesh department of culture, in collaboration with the Indore district administration, will host the annual National Lata Mangeshkar Sammaan Ceremony and musical evening to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar.

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Cyber crooks pose as Bhopal collector, dupe people on pretext of providing benefits

Crime branch begins probe

1 min

Fraudsters dupe rental car owner of 7 cars worth Rs 1.9 cr, two held

The accused had taken the cars on rent on the pretext of attaching them with coal mines but sold the cars after preparing forged documents

1 min

Sri Lankans to vote for president today

Agencies COLOMBO

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More carriers of Covid-19 virus, Wuhan samples show

According to the analysis the virus was present in stalls that sold raccoons, civets, and bamboo rats

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Penguin chick, Pesto, turns into social media star

\"Such a small head for such a big body,\" one admirer remarked on Friday as a crowd gathered against the glass of the penguin enclosure at feeding time. Hatching on Jan. 31, Pesto was the only king penguin chick to hatch at the aquarium this year and the first since 2022, a year when there were six. The reason why there was none last year isn't clear. Adult king penguins weigh between 9.5 kilograms and 18 kilograms, as per the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, an environmental group.

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14 dead in Rafah raids

Israeli forces killed at least 14 Palestinians in tank and air strikes on north and central areas of the Gaza Strip on Friday, medics said, as tanks advanced further into northwest Rafah, near the border with Egypt.

1 min

Sheriff kills district judge in courtroom

A district judge was shot dead by a sheriff in his courtroom Thursday in Kentucky.

1 min

Israel hits 100 Hezbollah rocket launcher sites

IDF STATEMENTTargeted ‘terrorist zones’ in southern Lebanon

1 min

Republican guv hopeful lands in a soup

Just ahead of the US presidential race, the Republican Party found a hot potato land on their lap in the form of Mark Robinson, the party's controversial and socially conservative party nominee for governor of North Carolina, after CNN's KFile released evidence of the governor candidate calling himself a \"black NAZI!\" and expressing support for reinstating slavery.

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Young stars Yamal and Wirtz shine, 10-man Barca lose

Shortly after lighting up the European Championship, two of the world's most exciting young players shone on club soccer's biggest stage. With mixed fortunes, however.

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India has an advantage at T20 WC: Raj

Former captain Mithali Raj reckons that India will enjoy a significant edge over other teams, as the conditions in the UAE resemble those found on home soil.

1 min

PACERS PUT INDIA ON TOP

HOME SERIES | Bangladesh bowled out for paltry 149 in response to India's 376

2 mins

Ashwin tackles pressure smartly

The spinning all-rounder learns to play cricket with smile on face

1 min

Easwaran scores fighting ton for India B, Surya disappoints

India D in control; Avesh, Aaqib give India A upper hand vs India C in Duleep Trophy final round clash

2 mins

New look U Mumba gear up with fierce training camp

With an aim to build on the formidable squad built at the Auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, U Mumba has initiated an intensive 40-day training camp at the Wyndham Hotel and Club 07 in Ahmedabad.

1 min

Indian men beat Iran to inch closer to gold

Women suffer shock defeat to Poland

1 min

Vani wins on 3rd play-off hole

GOLF ROUNDUP | Kapoor edges out Hitaashee to pocket Hero WPG Tour title

3 mins

ROOTED IN TRADITION, CRAFTED FOR TOMORROW

Himanshu Patel talks about his passion for contextual design and admiration for Indian Vernacular Architecture

3 mins

Whispers of wisdom & love

Grandfather's open letter to his grandchildren

4 mins

Tiger Touring

The engine of this motorcycle has been updated and here is why the GT makes a compelling argument as a tourer

3 mins

NIMBLE AND COMPETENT

The TVS Jupiter made a resounding advent when it was launched a decade ago. For 2024, it gets some noteworthy changes and now this scooter takes the fight to the Honda Activa

3 mins

Elevating India's supply chain hub

Neeraj Bajaj, Head – Warehousing & Distribution, CJ Darcl Logistics Ltd discusses strategies shaping global logistics

3 mins

PRIVATE PORTS DRIVING MARITIME VISION 2030

Insights from Devki Nandan, President, IPPTA and Senior Executive Vice President and Head (Business Development and M&A), JSW Infrastructure on enhancing India's port infrastructure and private sector's role

3 mins

WHO OWNS PERPLEXITY AI, THE AI SEARCH LEADER?

NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING

1 min

The negative spaces

Are bathrooms and toilets considered negative in Vaastu? Discover the truth

3 mins

Big moment

The Indian version of The Night Manager, starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala, has received a nomination in the drama series category at the 2024 International Emmy Awards.

1 min

A haunting harmony - crafts horror with elegance

This film, a prequel to the hit KKN di Desa Penari, is a visually arresting dive into Indonesian folklore.

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Gripping, until it lets go of itself

With a pedigree that includes Bmovie thrills like Piranha 3D and Crawl, director Alexandre Aja tries his hand at something more atmospheric and slow-burning here. The result? It is a film-that is beautifully packaged but ultimately weighed down by its pretensions.

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An exercise in mechanical storytelling

This animated film results from a franchise stretching its origins to keep itself alive. This unnecessary prequel offers a lackluster take on how Optimus Prime rose to lead the Autobots. Directed by Josh Cooley, the film feels like a mass-produced, toy-polished, predictable, and devoid of life.

2 mins

Kritika Kamra on objectification

There's a thin line between complimenting & objectifying says the actress

1 min

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