The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 30, 2024

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September 30, 2024

US claims it was not in the loop

The US has admitted that it was not kept in the loop by Israel when it struck and killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon, despite being a strong supporter and aid-giver to Tel Aviv.

1 min

A grave matter: Tension at burial of Badlapur accused

After seven days, the final rites of Akshay Shinde.

3 mins

2 more lives lost to work pressures

In a heartbreaking turn of events, two unrelated deaths this past week have drawn attention to the growing and deadly impact of work-related stress in India.

2 mins

J&K is still perched on two stools

Parallel realities collide - of the electoral process and unrest over killing of Hezbollah leader

2 mins

CHILD'S VIRTUAL PLAY SPOOKS AUTHORITIES

A disturbing screenshot from a 14-year-old Navi Mumbai boy's gaming chatbox resulted in authorities issuing a terror alert in Mumbai last week, between September 26 and 28, investigations by Central agencies and the Maharashtra ATS have revealed.

3 mins

Iran flummoxed

Fissures have opened within the Iranian government over how to respond to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's killing, with conservatives arguing for a forceful response and the moderates, led by Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, calling for restraint.

2 mins

The tears mourners shed over watery graves

The heavy rains that lashed Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region last week, have flooded graves at the Christian cemetery near Teen Petrol Pump Junction, Thane.

1 min

3 brothers held for sex assault on 16-year-old

The victim was a student at the coaching centre run by them in SoBo; they allegedly repeatedly assaulted her from 2022 to 2023

2 mins

Oppn hits out at school transfer plan to Adani grp

The state government has decided to transfer the management of Mount Carmel Convent School in Dhuggus, Chandrapur district, to the Adani Foundation.

1 min

MVA to meet today to finalise seat sharing

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will conclude its seat sharing talks for the assembly polls by early next week, state Congress chief Nana Patole said on Sunday.

1 min

BJP leader unwelcome in party: NCP (SP) workers

The NCP (SP) workers in Pune are strongly opposing the idea of welcoming BJP's Harshvardhan Patil into partyfold and fielding him from the Indapur seat in the upcoming assembly elections.

1 min

‘In the '80s, presenting items that your guru taught was everything’

Bharatanatyam has its roots in Tamil Nadu but is now performed, witnessed and appreciated across the globe.

2 mins

Corruption claims could end Kolambkar's 8-term record

Veteran leader aims to secure a ninth term, but critics question his record of ‘selective development and unfulfilled promises’

3 mins

It's free-for-all on Eastern Freeway

The Eastern Freeway has seen constant traffic issues this monsoon. Motorists report regular waterlogging, inadequate traffic management and violations by vehicles that are banned from the freeway.

1 min

Man booked for not returning ₹22L transferred by NRI

Complainant had hired services of accused; he was paying him ₹2.5 lakh when expensive error occurred

1 min

Idle wet-lease buses pile up at Anik depot

BEST official says buses are parked due to legal proceedings and the organisation does not own them

1 min

Runthon participants take oath of voting

4,000 athletes participated in the Runthon of Hope Marathon, organised by the PCMC and Rotary Club of Nigdi, pledging to vote in the elections

1 min

Pachagani designates parking zone

To deal with the traffic congestion in the main market and the lack of parking facilities at Pachagani, the Main Market Road from the Old Police Station to the Bus Station has been designated as a parking zone for tourist cars and vehicles, informed the civic body and police.

1 min

Concerns over bull practice at 'Vetal Tekdi'

Pune residents have been struggling to save Vetal Tekdi, the city's lungs and a popular open space, from being destroyed for developmental purposes, however, in the past few days, bull racing practice sessions have been carried out, claimed the activists.

1 min

Finally, District Court- Swargate Metro opens

Prime Minister Modi has also laid the foundation stone for the Swargate-Katraj extension of metro's first phase

2 mins

Regulatory, policy reforms crucial for future of India's pharma R&D

India's regulatory and policy reforms are crucial for shaping the future of pharmaceutical research and development by streamlining approval processes, strengthening IP protections and incentivising innovation, as several policy challenges continue to hinder the growth of R&D in the sector, according to a report.

1 min

Investments in sectors under PLI schemes expected to hit ₹2 lakh cr in coming years

The 14 sectors covered under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes have witnessed investments of Rs 1.46 lakh crore till August and the capital infusion is expected to reach Rs 2 lakh crore in the coming years, the commerce and industry ministry said on Sunday.

1 min

Govt mulls foreign investment regulatory mechanism

For post-investment review and monitoring of FDI in the country

1 min

India to boost crude oil refining capacity by 35 to 40 MT by FY30

India's oil marketing companies (OMCs) are expected to increase the country's crude oil refining capacity by 35-40 million tonnes (MT) by the end of fiscal 2030, the Crisil Ratings said.

1 min

The big move: Ups and downs of the journey from India to Ireland

It was last year I decided that it was time to move to a different continent. I packed my bags in late September and flew to gloomy, windy Ireland.

3 mins

Boosting India ties is core of UOM's global centre

The Melbourne Global Centre in New Delhi launched last week by the University of Melbourne, a government-run institution in Australia, is aimed to underpin educational ties between India and Australia.

2 mins

Pressure Israel to end bloodshed in Palestine and Lebanon: Omar

NC leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Centre and PM Modi should pressure Israel to end the \"bloodshed\" in Palestine and Lebanon.

1 min

Pilot: BJP trying to derail alliance

Accusing BJP of making every possible effort to derail the Congress-NC alliance, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the high voter turnout in two phases in J&K \"benefited\" the alliance.

1 min

Ultra killed in Kathua, encounter on in Rajouri

A terrorist, suspected to be affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, was killed in a remote village of J&K's Kathua, officials said on Sunday.

1 min

BJP tough on 'rebels'

BJP on Sunday expelled as many as eight of its 'rebel' leaders for contesting as independents against the party's candidates in Haryana.

1 min

Cong's 'D' links, Dealers & Damaad, claims Shah

Rahul Gandhi's manifesto guarantees in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka ‘came a cropper’

1 min

e-pind daan: Pandas' fracas

Nothing can escape the prying eyes of the online world, not even the sacred ritual of 'Pind Daan', performed by people from across the country and also from foreign countries in Gaya every year.

1 min

Cop poses as tourist, travels solo at night

A senior female police officer in Agra rode alone in an auto-rickshaw late at night, dressed in plain clothing and posing as a tourist, to investigate the safety of women in the city, reports NDTV.

1 min

Tense moments at Cuncolim police station after assault

RIVAL GROUPS FILE PLAINTS, SEEK POLICE ACTION

1 min

Konkani script debate heats up: Mangalore meeting advocates inclusion of all scripts

NEW ACTION COMMITTEE FORMED TO CHALLENGE SAHITYA AKADEMI'S POLICY; LEGAL ACTION PLANNED TO SUPPORT ROMI, KANNADA SCRIPTS

1 min

Margao's ABC prog faces scrutiny amid rising stray dog population, space constraints

Citizens express concerns over absence of dedicated helpline; questions arise regarding provision of proper dog-catching van

1 min

Noise pollution dilemma: GSPCB says no power to curb violations

Amidst the on-going debate surrounding the government failure to curb late night music or noise pollution, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) seems to be shying away from its responsibility.

1 min

Free Health Check-up Camp for all 'MAA' Members: President Vishnu

Under the leadership of MAA President Vishnu Manchu and Vice President Madala Ravi, this camp was set up in collaboration with GVK Health Hub.

1 min

Detailed project reports for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 in final stage: Official

The detailed project reports (DPRs) for all the corridors of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 project, which is expected to cost about Rs 32,237 crore, are being given final touches, a senior official said on Sunday.

2 mins

Pushpagiri Eye Institute & Cognizant Foundation Launch "Sight4all Project"

Pushpagiri Vitreo Retina Institute (PVRI), with the generous support of Cognizant Foundation India, has launched the Sight4All Project, a significant initiative aimed at contributing to reducing avoidable blindness caused by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

1 min

SC CJ DY Chandrachud offers prayers at Tirumala

Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Sunday offered prayers at Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala here.

1 min

Hyderabad faces flood risks if lakes are not preserved: Bhatti

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has expressed concerns that Hyderabad can face the same flood crisis as recently seen in Vijayawada if immediate action is not taken to preserve the city's lakes.

1 min

CM Siddaramaiah says caste census recommendations will be implemented very soon

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday announced that his government will soon implement the recommendations of the controversial socio-economic survey also known as caste census after tabling it in the cabinet meeting.

2 mins

Another Wayanad in the making? Karnataka village's residents fear environmental fallout

Livelihoods and biodiversity threatened as extraction in Kallamundkuru expands sans clear sustainability measures

2 mins

Neglect blamed as B'luru Hopcoms outlets shut shop

Bengaluru's Horticultural Producers' Co-operative Marketing and Processing Society (Hopcoms) is facing a significant decline in its operations, primarily attributable to the horticulture department's negligence.

1 min

Minister Priyank Kharge demands Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday demanded the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after a case was registered against her in Bengaluru, following a court direction for allegedly extorting money through now scrapped electoral bonds.

1 min

After Bengaluru trip, woman seeks to end ties with hubby

Nine-year-old love marriage of working couple on the rocks

2 mins

Sports division registers every student online

To prevent data manipulation

1 min

Cooperative sector gasping for breath

Out of 53,031 cooperative societies in state, only 26,464 are functional

1 min

Govt changed many policies in farmers' interest: Shivraj

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Khategaon in Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency and addressed a public rally on Sunday.

1 min

9 killed, 20 hurt as bus rams truck in Maihar

Financial help to bereaved families

2 mins

Manipur: It's time to bring both sides to the peace table

India must get its act together in the Northeast and douse the many local fires, to present a united front

4 mins

Vance 'shown out' of top restaurant

JD Vance's hyped gathering with rally supporters was cut short as restaurant staff said it was 'not a place to campaign'

1 min

B'desh per capita foreign debt doubles

Per capita foreign debt of Bangladesh more than doubled in the last eight years, according to official data, as economists attribute the hike to unplanned foreign-funded projects and corruption, ultimately ballooning the liability on low-income people, including the extremely poor.

1 min

Laxman all praise for BCCI COE

The head of the centre feels the facilities will keep India on top

2 mins

India lose potential gold in Jr Worlds

India lost a potential gold at the ISSF Junior Shooting World Championship in Lima, Peru after a pistol marksman was penalised two points for \"reporting late\" to the preparation arena ahead of the 10m finals.

1 min

SL crush NZ to clinch historic win

Prabath Jayasuriya was named Player of the Series for his 18 wkts

1 min

Messi scores as Inter Miami draw against Charlotte FC

Lionel Messi moved Inter Miami another step closer to the No. 1 seed for the MLS Cup playoffs.v cu

1 min

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