The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 03, 2024

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October 03, 2024

New CR suburban time-table

Central Railway (CR) has officially announced a new time table for suburban services in the Mumbai division, going into effect from October 5, aligning them with updated schedules for mail and express trains.

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Nariman Point's Billion-Dollar Bet

In a first, 4.2-acre plot opposite Mantralaya on Free Press Marg to go under hammer

2 mins

8 Israeli soldiers die in Hezbollah ambush

CLOSE COMBAT | Even as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu mulls a military response to Iran's ballistic missile attack

1 min

Wangchuk finally rests at Rajghat

Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters, who were detained at Delhi's Singhu border on Monday while participating in the 'Chalo Dilli' march, were released on Wednesday after nearly two days in detention.

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Karnataka CM's wife returns land, Oppn livid

The Opposition has strongly questioned the return of 14 plots allotted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathi and its acceptance within hours by the Mysuru Development Authority (MUDA) on Tuesday.

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2 ex-IAF pilots, engineer dead in chopper crash

Three people, including two ex-IAF pilots and an engineer, lost their lives after a helicopter crashed near the golf course in the Bavdhan area of Pune on Wednesday morning.

1 min

Cong worker, Tricolour in hand, fixes Sidda's shoe

A video of a Congress worker with Tri-colour in his hand and attempting to remove Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's shoes has gone viral with Opposition leaders leaving no opportunity to criticise the Congress leader's scant respect for the national flag.

1 min

All bets are off, so are the gloves

Ironic as it may sound, the 180 ballistic missiles that Tehran fired at Israel on Tuesday night may have been designed to cool the temperature in the region.

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CHI, CHI, HADH KARDI AAPNE

The mystery of the 9mm bullet removed from actor Govinda's leg deepens, as the actor owns a licensed .32 bore revolver, which cannot fire 9mm bullets.

1 min

‘Beautiful girls don't marry farmers' sons’

An MLA from Amravati district has claimed that a \"farmer's son\" has to settle for an inferior bride as best-looking girls prefer to marry someone with a steady job.

1 min

CM urges Shah to declare candidates

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate meetings with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar during his trip to Mumbai.

1 min

Khadi Bhandar set to weave a new future

The iconic Khadi Bhandar on DN Road is set to be reimagined as a cultural hub and experiential centre.

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Trial of RPF constable likely to start on October 17

The trial of Railway Protection Force constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, who has been in custody for allegedly killing four passengers, including his senior, on board a train in Maharashtra in July last year, is likely to begin on October 17, with prosecution examining key witnesses in the case.

1 min

MAHADEV-B'WOOD LINKS REVEALED: ED

Illegal betting money funnelled into film production; Mumbai-based firm at heart of scandal, agency says

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Middle Vaitarna energy project to save BMC ₹9 crore annually

HYBRID POWER | Project combines floating solar energy and hydropower generation; pilot project could pave way for similar initiatives at other dams

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BJP has lost hopes of winning 2024 polls

Opposition parties on Wednesday reacted strongly to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that the BJP will form government on its own in Maharashtra in 2029.

1 min

Collectors can close liquor shops: HC

The Bombay High Court has held that collectors have powers to issue orders directing shutting of liquor shops in a region for a specific period to maintain law and order.

1 min

Push for merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Rlys

Passenger outfits made the demand, citing operational inefficiencies and poor service

1 min

Man booked for murder in TN caught in Chembur

The Mumbai crime branch's Unit-6 has arrested a 24-year-old man from the RCF area in Chembur for a series of alleged crimes, including murder, committed in Tamil Nadu.

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BJP all set to organise 3rd edition of grand Marathi dandiya event

In a strategic move to connect with Marathi voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the BJP has announced the third edition of the grand Marathi dandiya event at Abhyudaya Nagar in Kalachowki.

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Mumbai, Thane gear up to groove on dandiya beats

As Navratri starts today, Mumbai gears up for nine nights of worship and dance, celebrating the festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.

1 min

‘BookMyShow bought 1.2 lakh Coldplay tickets’

Ticket figure was revealed by COO during EOW quizzing; he has been called again today (October 3)

1 min

Advocate denied bail in cheating, forgery case

Accused has sought quashing of the case; his petition is yet to be heard

1 min

Oppn slams MSRTC's cabin crew move

A day after the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) announced the introduction of 'Shivneri Sundari,' a cabin crew member trained in hospitality to offer air-travel-like services, the opposition criticised the move, accusing the government of ignoring basic infrastructure needs.

1 min

‘Fee scandals’ in medical colleges exposed by NGO

EXORBITANT FEES: Colleges allegedly exploit loopholes by asking extra hostel and mess charges; delayed reimbursements force students to cover upfront fees, violating scholarship goals

2 mins

What has changed since NITIE was rebranded IIM Mumbai?

Before the Union Cabinet, in a decision in July 2023, approved an amendment in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Act to rename the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering (NITIE) as IIM Mumbai, the former was famous for its expertise in supply chain and management, and for being a front runner in industrial engineering.

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For unpaid loan, CRPF constable 'hit' by ex-BF

A 34-year-old woman constable attached to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was allegedly assaulted by her 42-year-old former boyfriend after she demanded that he return the money he had borrowed from her.

1 min

Man sentenced to 20 years for raping 11-yr-old daughter

The father has left a scar in the life of the child, just to fulfil his lust

2 mins

‘Rename stns to reflect local history’

METRO 3 | Mumbai Bhumiputra East Indian Samaj, Mobai Gaothan Panchayat write to local MLA, CM

1 min

BMC reinstates 96 'tainted' employees

In a recent reply to a RTI query, the BMC revealed that 96 of its employees suspended due to criminal and corruption charges were reinstated in March.

1 min

Sterling Hosp dispute: NCLT junks plea over 'illegal' sale of land

Complainant, who holds majority of shares in hospital, alleged that assets were sold without her knowledge

1 min

‘Suffers gangrene’: HC grants bail to man in wife’s suicide case

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man, who was arrested in May this year for allegedly abetting his wife's suicide in 2021. Justice Manish Pitale, in his order on Tuesday, considered the health condition of the accused, Nizamuddin Shaikh, and the fact that the trial is unlikely to begin soon.

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Taxi, auto drivers up in arms against new welfare board

They said that no welfare schemes have been declared yet; vow to protest from October 16 if demands not met

1 min

Man loses ₹1.16 cr over 4 days in trading fraud

A 49-year-old man was duped of Rs 1.16 crore in just four days, after falling prey to share market investment fraud.

1 min

Plan to regulate caretaker hiring

Taking a serious note of the horrifying incident wherein a drunk caretaker brutally assaulted a 78-year-old bed-ridden retired railway officer, the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Vasai (MBVV) police have geared up to adopt a process to ensure that manpower supply agencies conduct proper checks of individuals before recruitment.

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CIDCO nod for leasehold land to turn freehold

The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has announced the conversion of leasehold land to freehold, cutting out the transfer charges on property in Navi Mumbai.

1 min

Coastal Road parking facility being built in Breach Candy area

RED FLAG | Bhulabhai Desai Road resident files RTI query; reply states site for underground parking behind Tata Garden

1 min

Retd MSRTC officer accused of molestation

A retired officer of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has been accused of molestation and a case has been registered against him at the Nagpada police station.

1 min

Spine Road's garbage vulnerable point turns into clean space

In a remarkable example of community involvement aligning with the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and Janwani organisation successfully transformed a garbage vulnerable point (GVP) near Spine Road, Gharkul Gate 1, into a clean and organised public space.

1 min

Merged villages' residents refuse property tax consent

Residents of newly merged villages have refused to sign consent forms for property tax claiming that they don't receive basic amenities like water supply, electric poles, proper roads and garbage collection and disposal.

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Man alleges car chase, attack

A family in a car was allegedly chased and attacked on Lavale-Nande Road on Saturday night.

1 min

Residents irked by illegal posters, banners on trees

Residents and activists of Pune are up in arms over illegal banners and posters pasted on trees on city roads.

1 min

Drug trafficking on rise

NARCOTICS MENACE | Despite large-scale seizures of drugs this year, Pune is witnessing an alarming rise in trafficking

2 mins

New Southern Command chief assumes charge

Lieutenant General Shrinjay Pratap Singh has assumed charge as Chief of Staff of the Southern Command.

1 min

Pune People's Co-op Bank wins award

Pune District Urban Co-operative Banks Association Ltd awarded Pune People's Co-op Bank for its exceptional performance in urban co-operative banking during a ceremony held at Rajiv Gandhi E-Learning School in Sahakarnagar, Pune.

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Govt sanctions ₹1,927cr crop insurance dues

The persistent efforts of former MP Hemant Godse towards addressing the crop insurance dues of farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Crop Insurance Scheme have yielded success.

1 min

Smart signals to ease traffic issue

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has initiated a drive to replace some of the defunct traffic signals with smart traffic signals.

1 min

ACB arrests 2 for bribery

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, Oct 1, arrested two individuals for accepting a bribe of Rs15,000, and a case has been registered with the Mumbai Naka Police Station.

1 min

Three lakh farmers to get advance insurance payout

RAIN COMPENSATION | Farmers who lost crops due to the heavy rainfall will get 25% of the insurance amount in advance

1 min

3-day water tourism festival ‘Aquafest’ starts

Maharashtra's inaugural three-day water tourism festival, \"Aquafest,\" was launched at Mehrun Lake in Jalgaon by Tourism Minister Girish Mahajan on Friday.

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Dilip Gawade emphasises poll work per rules and training

It is the responsibility of every officer and employee to look that the work of upcoming assembly polls should be done as per rules and hence training for it is very important,” directed the Divisional Commissioner Dilip Gawade to the employees.

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Cyclothon spreads cleanliness message

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) jointly organised a cyclothon from Kranti Chowk to Mahatma Gandhi Statue at Shahgunj to spread the message of cleanliness.

1 min

Take action against Jalil: Sambhaji Brigade

DEFACING ISSUE | The organisation has accused Jalil of creating division and disrupting unity to benefit the BJP in the elections

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Stock brokers to offer UPI-based fund blocking or 3-in-1 account from Feb 1

Starting February 1, qualified stock brokers will have to either offer the facility of trading in the secondary market using the UPI-based block mechanism to their clients, similar to the ASBA facility, or a three-in-one trading account facility, a move that will empower investors.

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Anil Ambani's Reliance forays into Bhutan

MAKING A COMEBACK | To set up 1,270 MW power projects

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Reliance, BP to continue strategic partnership despite end of exclusivity

Global supermajor BP Plc's exclusivity with Reliance Industries Ltd has ended but the energy giant will continue to pursue oil and gas as well as mobility ventures in India with the Mukesh Ambani firm owing to an unwritten strategic partnership, BP's outgoing India head Sashi Mukundan said.

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Govt mulls scheme for 'made in India' label

The government is discussing a proposal to formulate a scheme for 'made in India' label with a view to promote brand India in the global markets, an official said.

1 min

THDCIL to invest ₹8,800 cr in pumped storage projs

State-owned THDCIL has signed an agreement with the Rajasthan government to set up 1,600 MW of pumped storage projects at an investment of Rs 8,800 crore.

1 min

SBI to add 600 branches in its network during FY25, says Chairman Setty

State Bank of India (SBI) is planning to open 600 branches across the country in the current financial year in a bid to tap business opportunities in emerging areas including large residential townships.

1 min

‘Against excluding food prices from headline inflation’

Amid suggestions for excluding food inflation while setting benchmark interest rates, former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said that he is against excluding food prices from headline inflation, as it would erode the 'great faith' of people in the central bank, which has been mandated by the government to keep inflation in check.

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Net absorption of office space rises 14%

Leasing activity continues to show tremendous momentum with the Q3 (July-September 2024) numbers at 19.89 million sq ft, the second highest ever quarterly gross leasing volumes, JLL reported on Wednesday.

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RBI unlikely to cut rate or change status in Oct 9 monetary policy

Newly reconstituted Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India with three new appointed external members will commence its maiden meeting on Monday.

1 min

JMM govt serving jhoot ki jalebi: PM

J'KHAND VISIT | Population of Hindus, adivasis declining due to JMM's vote bank politics: Modi

2 mins

Extortion Calls, threats, killings masala for AAP

DELHI ASSEMBLY POLL: Most of the cases are linked to gangs operating out of the United States and Canada

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Jawans, kisans, pehalwans have vowed to oust BJP: Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday claimed the jawans (soldiers), kisans (farmers) and the pehalwans (wrestlers) of Haryana, who, she alleged had been \"mistreated by BJP government\", had vowed to oust it.

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Hit by nightmares, thief returns stolen Radha, Krishna idols with apology letter

A stolen ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) idols of Radha-Krishna was returned to the Gau Ghat Ashram temple in Shringverpur, Prayagraj, eight days after its theft, accompanied by an apology letter from the thief.

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Sculpture for victim unveiled

To pay their tributes to the trainee doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered at the RG Medical College and Hospital, junior doctors unveiled a half-bust sculpture of the deceased in the hospital on Wednesday to mark the auspicious day of Mahalaya.

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‘₹60kcr investment opportunity in WB’

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that there is a ₹60,000 crore investment opportunity by the railways in West Bengal.

1 min

'Swachh Bharat campaign path to prosperity'

PM Modi on Wednesday hailed the Swachh Bharat Mission as the largest and most successful people's movement of the 21st century, emphasising its impact on public health and wellbeing.

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EAM, US secy discuss bilateral co-op, West Asia and Ukraine

US Washington New Delhi: External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington and held discussions covering deepening bilateral cooperation, the situation in West Asia, recent developments in the Indian sub-continent, the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine.

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UP govt to support Atul's IIT education

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has extended full financial support to Atul Kumar, a Dalit student from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, who has secured admission to IIT Dhanbad.

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Land feud gets 3 killed in Manipur

LIFE IN IMPHAL VALLEY PARALYSES FOR 48 HRS

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14 Bangla nationals arrested in Assam

Assam police has apprehended 14 Bangladeshis in the Hatsingimari area of South Salmara district and Karimganj district on Tuesday night.

1 min

Threats to Mahakal shrine, Raj rly stns

RAJ & MP | Mohammad Salim Ansari J&K area commander of Jaish 'wrote' the note

1 min

GSPCB proposes road capacity study for ore transport routes

Following directions from the High Court, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) will approach the State government with a proposal to conduct road carrying capacity of the iron ore transportation routes across the State.

1 min

Govt pushes for 100% sewerage connections, infra upgradation

CM ORDERS MANDATORY GPS TAGGING OF SEWAGE TANKERS; VACUUM SEWERAGE TECH FOR CHALLENGING AREAS

1 min

Students harvest paddy

Students of Perpetual Succour Convent High School, Navelim got hands-on experience in harvesting paddy in the field of progressive farmer Claudius Dias.

1 min

Konda Surekha blames KTR for drug scandal in film industry

Minister for Forest and Endowments Konda Surekha on Wednesday made sensational allegations against BRS working president KT Rama Rao, holding him responsible for the separation of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha.

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Abdul Nazeer launches 75th TB Seal sale campaign at Raj Bhavan

Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Hon. President of TB Association of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer inaugurated the 75th TB Seal sale campaign at a programme held in Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday.

1 min

Pawan Kalyan renounces 11-day penance at Tirumala

The Deputy Chief Minister carried ‘Varahi Declaration’ book with him to the deity, the contents of which he will reveal in a meeting in Tirupati today

1 min

CM Naidu exhorts people to turn state into Swach AP

The CM announced that there will be no tax on garbage in the state and promised to introduce the matter in the cabinet and pass orders to this effect

1 min

Japanese companies invited to set up fuel cell industries in TG

As part of his three-day visit to Japan, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka had a busy Wednesday, visiting Toshiba's headquarters and industries, discussing the setup of fuel cell divisions and holding various meetings.

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AP Guv pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri

Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 155th birth anniversary and Lal Bahadur Shastri, former Prime Minister on his 120th birth anniversary at a programme held at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday, by offering floral tributes to their portraits.

1 min

FLO organises Cancer Awareness Walk

FLO (FICCI Ladies Organisation) organised a Cancer Awareness Walk on the occasion of October month observed as Cancer Awareness Month.

1 min

SCR GM administers Swachhata pledge at Kacheguda RS

The 'Swachhata Pakhwada' campaign is being observed from October 1 to 15 with the theme of 'Swabhav Swachhata - Sanskar Swachhata'.

1 min

Musi river project meant to loot public money, asserts KTR

Referring to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's decision of Musi River Beautification project, BRS party working president KT Rama Rao today called it as Musi looting project.

1 min

"'Party worker seen insulting India flag: CM must apologise'"

After a purported video of a Congress worker taking off shoes from the feet of the Karnataka Chief Minister even while holding a tri-colour in hand surfaced online, BJP State President B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday urged Siddaramaiah and the ruling party to apologise to the people for \"insulting\" the country and the national flag.

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Let the festivities begin: Mysuru palace decked up for Dasara festival today

It is that time of a year again, when this palace city gets decked up for annual 10 day long celebrations, playing host to a plethora of religious and cultural events, to keep up the traditions of celebrating Dasara or Navaratri festival that began in 1610.

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"'Frustrated' man who lost job stabs govt bus conductor in B'luru

A 23-year-old passenger, who recently lost his job and failed to get employment thereafter, stabbed a city bus conductor after he was asked to move away from the door of the vehicle for safety reasons, police said on Wednesday.

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As he faces the Muda heat, Karnataka CM, quoting Gandhi, says 'court of conscience' is above all courts

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is facing the Lokayukta and ED probes on Muda 'scam', on Wednesday quoted Mahatma Gandhi, who said the \"court of conscience\" was above all courts.

1 min

Of Gandhikatte and Gandhi well: Bapu's lasting legacy

Come Gandhi Jayanti, the town of Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district takes pride in revisiting a slice of its history that not many are aware of.

1 min

Chess player gets ₹10L compensation

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to pay Rs 10 lakh in compensation to Sanjana Raghunath, an international chess player, after she was denied an MBBS seat under the sports quota despite being eligible.

1 min

11 booked for spreading communal hatred

Surat witnessed communal tensions after an incident of stone pelting during the recent Ganesh festival in the Syedpura area.

1 min

VIDEO CALL ABUSE Pune man held for extortion

Ahmedabad police have arrested Sahil Ahmed Ibrahim Satarkar from Pune for blackmailing and harassing a young woman from Ahmedabad.

1 min

Modi will bring Gujaratis back from Israel

Following the fresh airstrikes and presence of a huge population of Gujarati people in Israel, Gujarat government spokesperson and minister Rushikesh Patel has said, \"No Gujaratis need to be afraid about the war between Iran and Israel. Modi is there, if anyone is trapped, arrangements will be made to bring them all to India\"

1 min

Dubai may beat Surat in rough diamond trade

The dream of Surat and Mumbai becoming rough diamond trading hubs has been set back as Dubai overtakes Antwerp as India's leading rough diamond supplier.

1 min

CM Patel launches gift auction e-portal

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched an e-portal for the online sale of gifts and souvenirs he receives during public functions and various tours.

1 min

Two SG highway accidents, 2 dead

Two pedestrians lost their lives in two separate incidents on Ahmedabad's SG Highway on October 1. The stretch of road from Zydus crossroads to Vaishnodevi circle has become an accident-prone zone due to speeding vehicles.

1 min

Ahmedabad police says loudspeakers till 12 pm

NAVRATRI DAMPENER | Decision is contrary to state home minister Harsh Sanghavi's nod for garba till 5 am

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Surat writer honours Gandhi's legacy

While many Indians honor the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in traditional ways, one young man from Surat has made Gandhiji's principles a central part of his life.

1 min

Sachin Pilot threatens of state-wide protest on deteriorating law and order

The Congress party's six-day \"Chhattisgarh Nyay Yatra,\" which commenced in Giraud- puri, Balodabazar district, concluded with a public meeting at Gandhi Maidan Raipur on Wednesday, in the presence of Chhattisgarh Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot.

1 min

Ensure a clean C'garh is moral duty: CM Sai

SWACHH BHARAT CAMPAIGN | Mass Movement

1 min

NSL receives 4 BIS certified licenses of ISO standards

Sets new industry benchmarks

1 min

CM pledges 25% discount on purchase of Khadi clothes

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai pledged that 25% discount will be extended on purchase of Khadi clothes. He appealed to the people of the state to buy Khadi clothes and avail the discount.

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Chhattisgarh pays tribute to Mahatma, Shastri

Tributes Paid to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on Birth Anniversaries in Chhattisgarh

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Mahaya Temple Trust bans use of packaged ghee

In response to the recent ghee controversy in Tirupati, Raipur's largest and oldest Mahamaya (Durga) temple trust has prohibited the use of packaged ghee for lighting diya (lamps) during Navaratra.

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Cong should launch 'Kshama Yatra', says CM

As the Congress Party's Nyaya Yatra concluded in the state capital today, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai criticized the initiative, suggesting that Congress should instead undertake a \"Kshama Yatra\" (Apology March).

1 min

Raipur to host 27th All India Forest Sports Competition

Chhattisgarh is gearing up to host the 27th All India Forest Sports Competition, set to take place in Raipur from October 16 to 20, 2024.

1 min

Administrators running most of the Co-op institutions in MP

The Cooperative movement in Madhya Pradesh is suffering as a large number of Cooperative institutions are being run by the government officers instead of the elected body.

1 min

12-yr-boy hangs self due to academic stress

A 12-year-old boy, residing in Chhola area of the city, who was a student of Class 6 at a private school in Bhopal, allegedly hanged himself to death at his house on Tuesday late night, the police reported on Wednesday.

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Fog disrupts air travel, over 10 morning flights delayed

A flight going from Delhi to Surat also landed at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport

1 min

PM inaugurates country's first modern gaushala

GAU SEVA IN GWALIOR: Modi inaugurates gaushala virtually alongwith other projects to the tune of Rs 685 cr in state

1 min

School guest teachers take to streets for regularisation

Police lathi-charge guest teachers

1 min

You excel in sports, we will take care of you: CM to medallist players

Vivek, Rubina, Kapil get Rs 1cr each; 18 Vikram awardees to get govt jobs

1 min

Why is the government pushing for simultaneous elections?

Be it a national election, federal, or local body poll, each should ideally be held separately to account for each government's performance

4 mins

Kyiv accuses Russia of executing 16 PoWs

Authorities in Ukraine have launched an investigation into what they said was the apparent summary execution by Russian troops of 16 Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered on the eastern frontline.

1 min

Russia fully controls Vuhledar: Bloggers

Russian troops have taken complete control of the eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar, a bastion that had resisted intense Russian attacks since the beginning of the 2022 war, Russian war bloggers and media said on Wednesday.

1 min

7 killed in terror attack in Tel Aviv

At least seven people were killed and nine wounded in a suspected shooting and stabbing terror attack in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, Israeli police said.

1 min

‘Women in Church’ tops Pope's reform agenda

Pope Francis opened the second phase of his big Catholic reform project on Wednesday, with widespread calls for women to take up more positions of responsibility in the church topping the agenda but ordained ministry still ruled out.

1 min

Israel steps up military presence in Lebanon

GROUND OPERATIONS | IDF moves infantry and armoured troops from the 36th Division into Hezbollah zone

2 mins

A polite VP debate as Vance and Walz stick to policy

Unlike the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump presidential debate, the face-off between the vice-presidential candidates Ohio Senator JD Vance of the Republican Party and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of the Democratic Party was civilized, leaving no clear winner or scars.

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ISRAELI STRIKES LEAVE 60 DEAD IN GAZA STRIP

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 60 Palestinians overnight, including those in a school sheltering displaced families, medics said on Wednesday.

1 min

"Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' plan not on'

Japan's foreign and defence ministers said on Wednesday they are not working on a proposal by Japan's new prime minister to establish an \"Asian NATO\", as the US and India had rejected the idea.

1 min

Rivals aim to end Australia's dominance

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the T20 World Cup opener in an afternoon fixture in Sharjah

2 mins

Dwindling black soil forces UPCA to look beyond

For years, the UPCA has procured black soil from Unnao to prepare pitches at the Green Park Stadium but the natural resource is vanishing fast in that city, leaving the state cricket association worried.

1 min

Southee quits NZ captaincy

Tom Latham to take over as Kiwi skipper ahead of India tour

1 min

Mandhana feels shortcuts won't help

Australia's dominance in the global showpiece has been unrivalled

1 min

Sarfaraz powers Mumbai

IRANI CUP | He played 160 dot balls but still had a 80 percent SR

1 min

DORTMUND RUN RIOT

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | Adeyemi scores hat-trick in 7-1 win over Celtic at home; Barcelona, Manchester City and Arsenal all win

2 mins

Mumbai City draw with Bengaluru

Hosts remain winless in the ISL after three games, the visitors drop points after three-match winning streak

1 min

Hat-trick of wins for Alcaraz against Sinner in 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3) and win the China Open on Wednesday, extending his recent mastery over his biggest rival - who is dealing with an ongoing doping case.

1 min

Tara shuts down dating rumors

Actress rubbishes reports of dating 41-year-old actor Arunoday Singh

1 min

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The Free Press Journal is one of the oldest English Daily newspapers from Mumbai with a heritage of more than 90 years. And yet, The Free Press Journal is a contemporary paper and rooted in current urban realities.

In keeping with the international trend, it has reinvented itself in terms of design, get up and content. It means different thing to different people – a platform for the articulate, a trendsetter for the young and a chronicle for the old.

It was at the forefront of freedom struggle against the British and continues with the free and fearless journalism till date. Indeed, the history of The Free Press Journalism mirrors that of Indian independence.

Swaminath Sadanand, a 30-year-old idealist from Madras trudged his way to Bombay and with a vision that was to prove uncomfortably ahead of his day, brought out a newspaper as unorthodox in character as it was innovative in concept. For Swaminath Sadanand, the Free Press Journal was not so much a business venture as a cause.

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