The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 26, 2024

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September 26, 2024

Bank officer, 45, collapses at work

A female bank officer passed away under suspicious circumstances in her office in Lucknow on Tuesday afternoon.

1 min

COME CLEAN OR ELSE: HC

CUSTODY DEATH: Court asks searching questions even as it says it is not suspecting the police

4 mins

When the drama's so good, you just have to hit replay!

There was a time when Rahul Gandhi wore the awkward title of \"Pappu\" like a badge of honour in Indian politics.

4 mins

Two senior BMC officials transferred

Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani transferred two deputy commissioners (DMC) on Wednesday.

1 min

Maha agency on radar for recruitment anomalies

The CBI has launched a probe into the recruitment process of watchmen at Food Corporation of India (FCI) facilitated through a Nagpur-based agency.

1 min

Illegal alterations razed in Breach Candy

The BMC demolished illegal alterations of restaurants and shops on Bhula Desai Road near Tata Gardens, Breach Candy, on Wednesday.

1 min

"Act on illegal constructions in Pydhonie"

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, presided over by Justice KK Tated, has directed the municipal commissioner and the chief executive officer of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to take immediate action concerning illegal constructions in Ali-Umer Streets, Pydhonie.

1 min

Court warns cops, prison officials over absence of blast accused

The special MCOCA court has warned the Navi Mumbai police as well as officials of Taloja prison for non-production of the accused in the court for want of police escorts.

1 min

Residential rentals soar in western suburbs

The residential rental market in Mumbai's western suburbs has witnessed a sharp increase, driven by rising demand and limited supply of quality homes, according to data shared by Zapkey.com research.

1 min

Hybrid funeral: Recyclable coffin is answer

With more churches in Mumbai promoting shroud burials and some outrightly discouraging coffins, a funeral undertaker in Thane is offering a hybrid funeral of sorts - a shroud burial using a lavish coffin that is later reused.

2 mins

Two get bail from HC in Pereira drugs plant case

GANJA IN TROPHY | Court cites little quantity of drugs, says no point in continuing custody

1 min

BMC sends notice to Juhu nightclub

The Nines Bar has encroached on space acquired for Irla nullah's widening, reveals the FPJ investigation

2 mins

Cricketer Iyer, mom buy Worli flat for ₹2.9cr

Costing ₹55,238 per sq ft, the unit measures 525 sq ft

1 min

BJP likely to contest 5 seats in Nashik: Shah to assess situation

ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS | Speculations are rife that former Union minister Dr Bharti Pawar may contest as a candidate from Dindori, her home turf

2 mins

112 villages included in PM Janman scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Janajati Unnat Gram Abhiyaan Yojana has been extended to 112 villages across 12 talukas in Jalgaon district, as part of the government's effort to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities.

1 min

Elderly woman assaulted, robbed

Haranabai Vithoba Pekhale, a resident of Pangri, was alone at a settlement near the village when unknown thieves assaulted her and stole her jewellery around midnight on Sunday, Sep 22.

1 min

12 get life sentence for mob lynching after 9 yrs

Nine years ago, a mob murdered a youth sitting on the steps of a temple by hitting his head with stones after abusing him for his caste.

1 min

Conflicting claims emerge over sandalwood seized at Mhasrul

The investigation into the sandalwood seized by the Forest Department at Mhasrul seems to be mired in confusion.

1 min

Gold hits new all-time high of ₹77,850/10 gm

Gold prices surged Rs 900 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 77,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a rally in precious metal rates in the global markets, according to All India Sarafa Association.

1 min

‘Make in India’ initiative helped boost mfg, exports, strengthening economy

The Modi government's flagship initiative 'Make in India' launched 10 years ago has helped the country boost exports, push investments and promote manufacturing.

1 min

Expecting FDI to rise to $100 bn/yr: DPIIT Secy

India is receiving foreign direct investments (FDI) of USD 70-80 billion every year and is expected to hit USD 100 billion per annum in the coming years, a top government official said on Wednesday.

1 min

Govt sets up spl team to address grievances related to MCA21 portal

There have been some issues faced by the stakeholders in using the portal

1 min

Fashion retailers likely to see up to 15% revenue growth in FY25

Fashion retailers are likely to record revenue growth of up to 15 per cent in FY25 on the back of network expansion, according to a report by ratings agency Icra.

1 min

Reliance Power subsidiary Rosa Power prepays ₹850-cr debt

Rosa Power, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, has prepaid Rs 850 crore of its debt to Singapore-based lender Varde Partners, sources said.

1 min

GE Aviation works on making engines more flexible, fungible

GE Aerospace, whose GEnx commercial aviation engines have completed two million flight hours with South Asian airlines, works on making its engines more flexible and fungible so that carriers can operate them even in extreme conditions, according to a senior company official.

1 min

Centre asks TN to resolve Samsung workers' strike

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and urged swift resolution of workers' strike at the Sriperumbudur plant of Samsung Electronics, a source said.

1 min

I-T dept launches tax evasion probe against Hinduja Global Solutions

The Income Tax department has initiated a probe into the alleged evasion of tax liabilities amounting to Rs 2,700 crore by the Hinduja Group linked to a sale transaction of group company Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) to another subsidiary NXTDigital.

1 min

Expensive valuations may keep gains in check

NSE's India VIX, a gauge of expected market volatility in the near term, fell 7.37% to 12.41.

1 min

‘Govt used GST, note ban as weapons to aid friends’

Sopore apple will reach foreign shores, says Rahul

2 mins

UP demolitions trigger 'unrest'

Several razed sites were built under PMAY

1 min

Driver of pickup van dumping debris in Margao fined ₹5,000

MMC officials tell labourers to load debris back into vehicle

1 min

Financial crunch pulls plug on Goa's EV subsidy scheme

BRAKES ON GREEN MOBILITY?

1 min

Bhutani Infra gets panchayat notice

FIRM DIRECTED TO COMPLY WITH PDA REGULATIONS

1 min

Twist in Karwar murder: Prime suspect found dead at Betim

CAUSE OF DEATH STILL UNCLEAR; PROBE INTENSIFIES

1 min

JS R&A/D conference of NCC held

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Joint State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General (JS R&A/D) Conference of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Wednesday in New Delhi.

1 min

‘PM Modi working as per Deendayal Upadhyaya's theory’

BJP OBC Morcha national president, Parliamentary Board member and MP Dr K Laxman, BJP national executive member Etela Rajender today took part in the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya birth anniversary celebrations held at State party office here.

1 min

Court orders Lokayukta police probe against CM Siddaramaiah

A Special Court here on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, setting the stage for filing of an FIR against him.

1 min

Fire officials fail exam, no top job

The Ahmedabad Fire Department has not appointed any candidates from its ranks for the positions of chief fire officer, additional chief fire officer, and two deputy chief fire officers following a recent examination.

1 min

2 cops suspended for ₹ 2 crore fraud

Two police constables were suspended in relation to the case of freezing ₹2 crore of a businessman over a forged complaint of cyber fraud.

1 min

Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests 4, seizes weapons, cash

In a significant breakthrough, the Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested four individuals allegedly involved in multiple cases of robbery and illegal weapon possession.

1 min

Red alert' in south Gujarat today

The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from Gujarat, meanwhile bringing heavy rains to parts of the state.

1 min

CM Vishnu Deo Sai calls for change in Jharkhand

Jharkhand is my 'Maternal Home': Sai

2 mins

Revenue Minister Tankram Verma becomes Surveyor

In a hands-on demonstration of the government's commitment to digitizing agricultural processes, Chhattisgarh Revenue Minister Tankram Verma personally participated in a digital crop survey on Wednesday in the village of Sakri, Balodabazar Bhatapara district.

1 min

2 tribal students electrocuted

HOSTEL TRAGEDY | Fetching water to meet daily needs turns fatal in Dhar

1 min

Man shoots wife, son before killing self in Gwalior

Suicide note jotted on woman's hand pins blame on her brother

1 min

Justice Suresh Kait takes over as new Chief Justice of MPHC

Governor Mangubhai Patel, CM Mohan Yadav during swearing-in ceremony of Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait on Wednesday

1 min

Free coaching for competitive exam to aspirants at div level

Sardar Patel Coaching and Training Scheme to provide coaching to youths of backward and minority classes 25 institutes show interest

1 min

Israel intercepts 1st Hezbollah missile aimed at Tel Aviv

Hezbollah launched a missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday in its deepest strike yet into Israel, marking a further escalation after Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed hundreds of people.

1 min

Biden, Yunus affirm close ties

Chief Advisor to the Bangladesh interim government, Muhammad Yunus, met US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

1 min

Zelenskyy invites India for peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council that \"we have to prepare\" the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war \"altogether\" and he has invited India and other countries to join the peace process.

2 mins

Rohit is a supportive captain: Akash Deep

The pacer credits Indian Test skipper for his seamless transition from domestic to international cricket

1 min

‘Shakib is eligible for selection’

Coach Hathurusinghe allays fitness concerns owing to an injury that he picked up in the opening game

1 min

Man City too hot for Watford

LEAGUE CUP | City's 2nd-tier team wins 2-1; Nkunku nets hat-trick for Chelsea

2 mins

Shooting pain

Prateik Babbar opens up about his latest short film Beinteha

3 mins

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