The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 23, 2024

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September 23, 2024

‘Antagonistic’ towards India

P. K. Balachandran

1 min

CJI to lay stone for new Mumbai temple of justice

The Bombay High Court is set to embark on a significant upgrade, with the construction of a new court complex in Bandra, to be marked by a groundbreaking ceremony on September 23.

1 min

'Quad' will last, safe with Modi

Joe Biden said China's actions are increasingly assertive, \"test us across the region\"

2 mins

CJI to lay stone for new Mumbai temple of justice

The Bombay High Court is set to embark on a significant upgrade, with the construction of a new court complex in Bandra, to be marked by a groundbreaking ceremony on September 23.

1 min

Another life lost to 'work pressure'

After the tragic death of a 26year-old chartered accountant, Anna Sebastian, from Ernst & Young (EY) India, in Pune, allegedly due to overwork, a software engineer from Tamil Nadu is believed to have electrocuted himself to death for similar reasons last Thursday.

1 min

$3 billion worth hi-tech drones in the pipeline

India will procure 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea Guardian drones from the United States at a cost of nearly $3 billion, reports here indicated.

2 mins

LANKA TAKES A LEFT TURN

Marxist President for island nation; upturns established political order; priority to China

1 min

Another life lost to 'work pressure'

After the tragic death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant, Anna Sebastian, from Ernst & Young (EY) India, in Pune, allegedly due to overwork, a software engineer from Tamil Nadu is believed to have electrocuted himself to death for similar reasons last Thursday.

1 min

More wins than losses

For the 1st time ever in the history of Indian cricket, Team India has recorded more victories in the red-ball format than losses.

1 min

Court verdict on child porn today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Monday its judgment on a plea challenging a Madras High Court ruling that has said mere downloading and watching child pornography is not an offence under the Pocso Act and the information technology law.

1 min

Traffic curbs in BKC for CJI's visit

Traffic curbs have been announced for the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) for today (September 23) as Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will lay the foundation stone of the Bombay High Court's new complex.

1 min

Sale of open parking by builder, society unlawful

Q. While handing over the project to the society in 1999, the builder had given a list of allottees, who had been given designated parking slots.

3 mins

'Natural justice': NCP (SP) seeks new poll symbol for Ajit faction

Supriya Sule, leader of the NCP (SP) and a parliamentarian, has urged the Supreme Court to treat both the NCP factions, including the Ajit group, equally with regard to election symbols.

1 min

'BJP won't just lose polls but will be wiped out from state'

RUN-UP TO ELECTION | Former J&K Guv Satyapal Malik extends full support to MVA; pledges to campaign for alliance; urges opposition to remain united

1 min

Following Buddha's compassion need of the hour: Shinde

\"What we need is not war but Buddha's wisdom and compassion,\" said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday, while hosting Buddhist monks during a special ceremony at his official residence. His son and MP Dr Shrikant Shinde was also present.

1 min

Athawale demands 10-12 seats for his party

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said that his party RPI (A), an ally in the ruling Mahayuti, should get to contest on at least 10-12 seats in the upcoming assembly election.

1 min

3 held for posts appealing for mass protests

In connection with the row that erupted after the BMC tried to raze the illegal portion of a Dharavi mosque, the police have arrested three people for allegedly uploading provocative posts on social media, after which scores of people took to the streets on Saturday.

1 min

Jacob Circle synagogue added to 'Jewish Route' sites

The late 19th-century Tiphereth Israel synagogue at Jacob Circle has been included in the 'Jewish Route', an itinerary of religious and cultural sites associated with Mumbai's Jewish community.

1 min

Long-delayed MU senate polls & their significance

A deep dive ahead of the senate elections for Graduate Constituency of Mumbai University on September 24

3 mins

Navy officer loses ₹23L in stock market scam

The South Cyber Cell has apprehended one individual for allegedly duping Rs23 lakh from a navy officer under the pretext of providing benefits in stock markets.

1 min

Ticket site crash leaves Coldplay fans in the cold

More than 13 million fans join online queue; after ticket rush, third show on January 21 announced

2 mins

Light in the lives of the poor through eye care

Churchgate resident Percy Ghaswala's life-long mission has been to bring light to the people of lesser privileged people, quite literally.

1 min

Pilgrimage rail tours from CSMT

Kamal Mishra

1 min

Eight years on, Airoli-Kalwa rail link only 46% complete

Project has encountered significant delays, involving land acquisition and the rehabilitation, resettlement of PAPs

1 min

'Crores allocated for the park, but results nowhere to be seen'

GIRGAON PARK RENOVATION | Residents increasingly frustrated with prolonged closure; demand immediate reopening of facility

1 min

IMD issues 3-day yellow alert in state

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Maharashtra, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall between September 23 and 26.

1 min

BEST staff to protest attack on conductor

The assault on Dagale has raised questions about the safety of public transportation workers

1 min

Khar residents say cafe serving up a big racket

The residents have submitted a letter to municipal chief, demanding the revocation of restaurant's licence

2 mins

'IITs miss faculty hiring goals for reservations'

LACK OF DIVERSITY | Despite a special recruitment drive, IITs at Delhi, Bombay, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati are lagging behind

2 mins

200 Jain sanghs unite for south Mumbai Rathyatra

Over 200 Jain sanghs from across the city participated in a collective rathyatra on Sunday, showcasing Jainism through cultural displays, including dance, music, and various acts.

1 min

Two minors die by suicide in Thane

NK Gupta

1 min

Opera house street turned into vibrant community space

The first edition of Joy Avenue, an initiative by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur's youth wing that will turn Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg near the Royal Opera House into a vibrant community space one day every month, was held on Sunday.

1 min

Four booked for pelting stones at Ganesha idol

The Nizampura police have registered a case against four unidentified people for allegedly pelting stones at a Ganesha idol during the immersion on September 20 near Hindustani Masjid in Bhiwandi.

1 min

Constable at centre of ₹15k crore betting scam

A Chhattisgarh police head constable has emerged as a central figure in the ongoing Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev online betting app scandal, with new evidence highlighting his involvement in the syndicate's hawala network.

2 mins

The well which was not closed

Two days after a truck of the civic sanitation department and a motorbike fell in after a sinkhole opened on the premises of the City Post Office in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has clarified that it was caused by an old well beneath the paved surface.

1 min

'Sirf naam hi kafi hain': Dy CM Fadnavis hails Naam Foundation

\"Sirf naam hi kaafi hai\" (the name itself is enough), said Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while praising the work of the Naam Foundation.

1 min

Prez visit hits rough patch

POTHOLES | The PMC's road department has started repair works following the President's complaint to address the pothole issue before PM Modi's visit

3 mins

SIMMC gets 'A' in NAAC assessment

Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC), run by Suryadatta Education Foundation, has been awarded an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Certification Council (NAAC) in its latest assessment of educational institutions.

2 mins

EY employee's death: Experts stress on need of compassion

As the death of an EY employee allegedly due to 'overwork' has sparked a debate in the corporate world, senior executives from various companies have opened up about workload and stress in the corporate sector and how it can be handled.

1 min

Rift in Mahayuti: Mulik claims Wadgaon Sheri

In a sign of growing tensions within the Mahayuti, former BJP MLA Jagdish Mulik has written a letter to the voters of Wadgaon Sheri, urging them to back his candidacy in the upcoming assembly polls.

1 min

SIMMC gets 'A' in NAAC assessment

Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC), run by Suryadatta Education Foundation, has been awarded an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Certification Council (NAAC) in its latest assessment of educational institutions.

2 mins

8 booked for man's death

The Ganesh idols were immersed in water during the Ganesh Visarjan on Tuesday amid a grand procession and the sound of DJs.

1 min

Huge funds available for minority: Sattar

\"The government has made massive provision of funds of Rs500 crore for the educational, financial and vocational development of the minorities.

1 min

MAGIC selected for GENSIS proj

The Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC) has been selected for the implementation of the Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GEN-SIS) project implemented by the Union government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

1 min

US firm ties up with Saankhya Labs for rollout of affordable D2M tech mobiles

A US-based company has joined hands with Indian firm Saankhya Labs and an IIT, Kanpur-incubated startup to design and roll out value-for-money mobile phones with augmented direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcast capability.

1 min

Global trends, FII trading activity to drive mkts this week

Investors will keep a track on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors with no major domestic trigger in sight this week, analysts said, and added that markets may face volatility amid the monthly derivatives expiry.

1 min

Adani Airport Holdings expands lounge access amid Dreamfolks disruption

Adani Group's subsidiary Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) on Sunday said passengers at airports across the country have been experiencing disruptions in accessing airport lounge, owing to suspension of services by Dreamfolks.

1 min

GST Council to discuss rate rationalisation on Sep 25

The ministerial panel will discuss tweaking of tax slabs and rates

1 min

AICTE IDE Bootcamp organised at MGM University

The first phase of the second edition of the IDE Boot Camp, jointly organized by the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will be inaugurated on September 23. AICTE Chairman, Prof.T.G. Sitharam, will be present as the chief guest via video conference.

1 min

India signs IPEF's clean, fair economy agreements

India on Sunday signed the 14-member IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity) bloc's agreements on a clean and fair economy with an aim to enhance cooperation in these areas.

1 min

Vi awards ₹30k-cr contracts to Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung for 4G, 5G gear supply

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea on Sunday said it has awarded contracts worth about Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of 4G and 5G network equipment for three years.

1 min

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group starts transformation journey

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group has in recent years seen marquee firms being auctioned in insolvency proceedings and piling debt-fold businesses.

1 min

India to clock 7% growth in FY25: Deloitte

India continues to be a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy global outlook and the country could clock a 7% growth in the current fiscal despite the headwinds, Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty has said.

1 min

Govt to kick off FY26 Budget making exercise from 2nd week of Oct

The finance ministry will commence the exercise to prepare the annual budget for 2025-26 from the second week of next month in the backdrop of the Indian economy recording 7 per cent growth rate for the fourth consecutive year.

1 min

South Korea sees 15% surge in international students

Experts credit country's ambitious 300K project and K-Pop culture for the rise, as well as growing demand for Indian graduates who speak Korean

3 mins

Indian students look at Italy as alternate study abroad target

EXPLORING OPTIONS | Restrictions Grow Elsewhere

4 mins

Crossing Borders: Studying Medicine in Bangladesh

Hi there, my name is Jayshree, and I am attending National Medical College in Bangladesh to pursue my MBBS. You may ask why am I studying medicine in Bangladesh when the majority of Indian students are going to Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine.

2 mins

Pak in pain as it watches Indian democracy flourish: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded people of J&K on Sunday for overwhelmingly taking part in the first phase of polling on September 18 and said Pakistan is feeling “pain in its belly” watching democracy flourishing in the UT after the abrogation of Article 370.

1 min

Poll for stability to make India strong: Nadda

ELECTION | If Pakistan fires a bullet, we will respond with a shell, roars Shah; dynasties promoted scams, says minister

2 mins

'Alliance with Cong to avoid hung assembly'

The NC's pre-poll alliance with Congress for the J&K assembly election was formed to give people an option to avoid a hung House, party vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday.

1 min

BJP govt a must to teach Pak 'lesson'

There will be no talks with Pakistan till terrorism is eliminated, home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday, asserting it is imperative BJP comes to power in J&K to ensure peace and teach the neighbouring country a lesson.

1 min

BJP PROMOTED JUNGLE RAJ: AAP

Alleging that ruling BJP promoted “jungle raj” in Haryana, AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday accused the saffron party of making the state a haven for criminals during its rule since 2014.

1 min

'World will run on made-in India chips'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Indian community in New York, stated that India's 5G market is now larger than that of the United States.

3 mins

UP mandates salary halt for defaulters

State government employees must declare property by September 30

1 min

Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe Laddugate

He alleged appointments to the TTD board became like “gambling” during the previous government and there were instances of appointing people who had no faith and giving preferences to nonHindus on the board.

1 min

Kolkata awaits Padma llish

After Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday announced plans to export 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India in time for Durga Puja, which will begin from October 9 to 13, anxious fisheaters in Kolkata and several big names in the eatery business are keenly awaiting the first lot to reach the city.

1 min

Expedition from Siachen to Indira Point

A first-ever expedition from icy Siachen Glacier to the Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, traversing 5,500 kms through land, air and sea by cycling, sailing and scuba diving was held to mark 75 years of the Territorial Army.

1 min

Cong’s new WB chief soft’ on Trinamool?

A day after Subhankar Sarkar became the new president of West Bengal Pradesh Congress, Sarkar said if Trinamool Congress brings ‘industry’ to the state he will not attack the ruling party.

1 min

97 pc atrocity cases against SCs in 2022 reported in 13 states

About 97.7 per cent of all cases of atrocities against SCs in 2022 were reported from 13 states, with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh recording the highest number of such crimes, according to a new government report.

1 min

Netflix India faces probe for visa violation

Netflix India is under investigation for alleged visa violations, racial discrimination, tax evasion, and other business practice irregularities, according to a government email reviewed by Reuters.

1 min

86% drop in rhino poaching in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant drop in rhinoceros poaching, citing an 86% reduction since 2016.

1 min

FLOOD ISSUE BOILS BETWEEN GOVTS

Power Secretary steps down from DVC

2 mins

Slugfest over Pooram report

Political slugfest emerged after ADGP MR Ajith Kumar's five-months delayed probe report on the iconic Thrissur Pooram that was disrupted in May this year for the first time in its history, indicated that there was no outside interference.

1 min

‘ULFA I) Day bombs: 15 suspects held

In a major breakthrough in the investigation of suspected IED planting incidents orchestrated by United Liberation Front of AsomIndependent (ULFA-I) during this year’s Independence Day celebrations, Assam Police and National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out a series of well-coordinated raids across multiple districts on Saturday night.

1 min

Grand oath taking ceremony of new Aleru market committee

The oath-taking ceremony of newly appointed Aleru agricultural market committee was held on the grand scale at a function hall in Aleru town of Yadadri Bhongir district on Sunday.

1 min

Komatireddy lambasts KTR for levelling baseless remarks against CM Revanth Reddy

Minister for Roads and Buildings Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has launched a scathing attack on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao for levelling baseless remarks against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in the name of Amruth scheme.

1 min

KTR accepts Ponguleti's challenge

BRS party working president KT Rama Rao today said he was accepting the challenge of State minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of quitting politics if it was proved that there was nothing wrong in Amrut tenders.

1 min

GCF launches its Hyderabad regional chapter

The Global Construction Fraternity (GCF) announced the launch of its Hyderabad regional chapter, marking a significant milestone to unite and empower construction professionals.

1 min

TiE Hyderabad hosts TiE Grad Plus semi-finals

Plus TiE Hyderabad hosted TiE Grad Semi-finals at G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Sciences (GNITS).

1 min

When Harassment Comes from Those We Trust

Recently, during a conversation with my four sisters about relatives and friends from our childhood, one of my sisters shocked us all.

4 mins

HYDRAA fells illegal constructions at three places in Kukatpally

The demolition of the HYDRAA has started again in city today.

1 min

BigBasket wraps up 2nd edition of Tata Ultra marathon promo run

Big Basket, a TATA Enterprise, concluded the 2nd edition of the 'Tata Ultra Marathon Promo Run' at RBANM's ground near Halasuru Lake here.

1 min

Karnataka Guv seeks Kempanna panel report on Arkavathi Lavout

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sought from the state government the Kempanna Commission report relating to the alleged illegal denotification of 541 acres of land in Arkavathi Layout in the city.

1 min

Kanjan, Bheema are Nishane elephants for private durbar of Wadiyars

Deputy conservator of forests (DCF) IB Prabhu Gowda on Sunday said that Dasara jumbos Kanjan and Bheema have been chosen as royal elephants for Khasgi durbar (private durbar) rituals of the Wadiyars, the erstwhile royal family of the Mysuru kingdom.

1 min

ICPP will help bring scalable research-based interventions to policy challenges: Experts

With the launch of Isaac Centre for Public Policy (ICPP) at Ashoka University, it will be possible not only to introduce public policy programmes but also commission advanced interdisciplinary research, said Ajit Issac, founder and chairman of Quess Corp Limited.

1 min

Nikhil hints that corporators who quit will return’

Karnataka youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Saturday suggested that the 13 corporators from the Channapatna City Council who had defected to the Congress would rejoin the JD(S).

1 min

Ramanagar DC, defected corporators threatened by JD(S), alleges DKS

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday alleged that former JD(S) corporators who joined Congress a day prior were threatened by their old party.

1 min

Dam gates will be maintained as per experts' advice: CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the maintenance of the crest gates of the Pampa Sagar dam on Tungabhadra river would be taken up as per the experts' report.

1 min

PWD officers to study best practices of NHAI, Maharashtra, Telangana

To study innovative and best practices in different segments of construction work, the public works department (PWD) has decided to send three squads of officers to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) office (Delhi), Maharashtra and Telangana.

1 min

Indore does carnama on No Car Day

The cleanest city of the country, Indore witnessed an overwhelming around 30 per cent drop in the number of cars compared to previous Sunday as residents observed No Car Day on the call by Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC).

1 min

Meat at Singhari ghat triggers outrage among devotees

Despite MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's directive to set up meat shops away from religious places, river ghats, and residential areas, the guidelines have not been implemented in Chhatarpur.

1 min

DGP to constable, all pitch in to raise Rs 80L for sports

Amount to be paid to All India Police Sports Control Board

1 min

Irregularities mar choice filling of surplus teachers

Major irregularities have surfaced during the choice-filling process of the surplus teachers, which took place at the district education officer's (DEO) office on Sunday.

1 min

Laxman Singh criticises RaGa on his remarks abroad Our Staff Reporter

Congress leader Laxman Singh reminded Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his statements made in the US that Atal Bihari Vajpayee, as the Leader of the Opposition, never criticised the country.

1 min

Excise raids at 25 places, liquor worth Rs 74,000 seized

The State Excise Department raided many places including restaurants, dhabas and other places in the district on Saturday where liquor was being served illegally.

1 min

lst women-run Handloom Cafe launched in en so

Security guards, welcome staff, chefs, receptionists, cashiers, front office managers are women

1 min

Notice to five EES for shoddy road repair, more to follow

Road repair patchwork found unsatisfactory in some areas of Raisen, Bhind, Seoni, Barwani, Indore, Panna, Shahdol, Indore Division 2 and Dhar

1 min

Trump rejects Harris’ second debate challenge

Donald Trump on Saturday rejected another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris before the U.S. presidential election, hours after the Democratic candidate's campaign said she had agreed to an Oct. 23 matchup with her Republican rival on CNN.

1 min

Al Jazeera's Ramallah office shut for 45 days

Israeli troops raided the offices of the satellite news network AI Jazeera in the Israeli-occupied West Bank early Sunday, ordering the bureau to shut down amid a widening campaign by Israel targeting the Qatar-funded broadcaster as it covers the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.

1 min

Biden’s Moonshot Initiative to work to abate cervical cancer

This year's Quad summit has also addressed health issues.

1 min

Russia strikes Kharkiv bldg, 20 injured

Russian strikes hit high-rise apartment blocks in Ukraine's city of Kharkiv, leaving more than 20 people wounded in a second consecutive night time attack this past week.

1 min

Hezbollah makes deep inroads into Israel

INTENSE FIGHT| Militants target Ramat David Airbase

2 mins

ICT gets 2 more complaints against Hasina

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Sunday received two more complaints against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the alleged killings of Dr Sajib Sarkar and Sheikh Ashabul Yamin in police firing in Uttara and Savar areas respectively on July 18.

1 min

51 dead in Iran coal mine blast

A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iran's state media said on Sunday.

1 min

In a first, White House engages with pro-Khalistan groups

The White House on Friday met with a group of Sikhs who are sympathisers for the Khalistan movement hours before PM Narendra Modi landed in the US.

1 min

‘Test cricket is where I belong the most’

Says Pant who was playing the first Test after recovering from injuries

1 min

ASHWIN SCALPS SIX IN HUGE WIN

Veteran Ravichandran off-spinner Ashwin's mastery over his craft, underlined by a six-wicket haul, proved too immense for Bangladesh as India cantered to a massive 280-run victory in the first Test with five sessions to spare, here on Sunday. Maintaining a clean slate against the Asian neighbours, India now lead the two-match series 1-0.

1 min

Bumrah. Pant's fitness and form crucial: Ian

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and flamboyant wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins Down Under, said former Australia captain Ian Chappell.

1 min

‘Want to take conditions out of equation’

Rohit Sharma wants to build team around strong bowling options

1 min

India A win Duleep Trophy

Kotian, Krishna star in 132-run triumph over India C

1 min

Shanto backs struggling Shakib to regain form

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto on Sunday threw his weight behind the struggling Shakib AI Hasan and said the country's greatest all-rounder is doing everything in his capacity to regain his form with the ball.

1 min

India retain team for 2nd Test in Kanpur

The national selectors on Sunday retained the Indian team, which hammered Bangladesh by 280 runs in the opening Test here, for the second and final match in Kanpur starting September 27.

1 min

Narredu dynasty shines

Touch Of Grey wins in HPSL Indian St. Leger (Gr.1)

1 min

Souvenir CC win Kanga League match

Souvenir cc won the Kanga League G Division match against Gamdevi Cricketers on the basis of first innings lead.

1 min

Sports fraternity reacts

CHESS OLYMPIAD | Anand leads felicitations for Indian men's and women's team for their historic gold medal winning feat

1 min

Shlock wins Cat-2 boys title in IES tournament

Shlock Amberkar of CPV English Medium School won the Cat-2 Boys (V to VII Std) IES Badminton Tournament 2024-25 by defeating Shaurya Salunke of Manik Vidyamandir at the Central Railway Officer's Club, Matunga East on Friday.

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