The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 09, 2024

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October 09, 2024

Anonymous donations eligible

Tax exemption is available to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, rules court

1 min

Cong snatches defeat from jaws of victory

The senior Hooda's blind spot for his son has damaged the party more than Sonia Gandhi's preference for Rahul.

4 mins

UNACCEPTABLE

The Congress has alleged manipulation in the release of the Haryana Assembly election data by the Election Commission, suggesting that \"outdated and misleading\" trends were disseminated at the behest of the BJP-led Central Government to \"build pressure on the administration.\"

2 mins

Caste division bid failed: PM

Prime Minister Modi on Monday criticised the Congress for attempting to engage in caste-based politics in Haryana, stating the party's efforts to sow division had failed. He highlighted the BJP's historic third consecutive win in the state as proof that \"the Congress has been exposed.\"

1 min

Overconfident: Kejri diagnosis of Congress

Aam Aadmi Party convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday had a message of \"never be overconfident in the elections\" for the Congress as results for the Haryana assembly election began coming and projected a BJP win in the state.

1 min

Didn't lose due to old tie-up with BJP: PDP

PDP leader Iltija Mufti, who lost in her electoral debut from Bijbehara seat in south Kashmir, on Tuesday denied that her party lost because of alliance with the BJP and said there was assault on the PDP.

1 min

HC asks petitioner to get information under RTI

The HC was hearing a PIL by advocate Nikhil Kamble accusing BMC officials and MLA Dilip Lande of orchestrating a conspiracy by misappropriating public property.

1 min

Ajit's absence delays cabinet meeting

The Friday meeting was delayed by an hour as DyCM was said to be at home

1 min

ADB approves $42 million loan to restore coastline

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 42 million loan to provide coastal and riverbank protection ecosystems in Maharashtra.

1 min

It's official: Ajit to fight from Baramati

Ajit Pawar will contest from Baramati in the upcoming assembly polls. The announcement was made by NCP national working president Praful Patel on Tuesday.

1 min

'Haryana has defeated Oppn's fake narratives'

Haryana result | Poll outcome won't affect Cong's prospects, say MVA parties; Fadnavis says J&K poll is a tight slap to Pak

2 mins

Bank manager duped of ₹26L

The duo persuaded the manager to invest in stock market, promising lucrative returns in 2022-23

1 min

CM's fund contributed ₹12cr to Tata Memorial

Tata Memorial Centre has received assistance of Rs25.41 crore from the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the past 10 years, data obtained by Right to Information (RTI) activist Manoranjan Roy reveals.

1 min

A three-time winner, Azmi faces stiff anti-incumbency

MANKHURD-SHIVAJI NAGAR | Crime and drug issues, Deonar dumping ground, and a possible challenge from another MLA could all scuttle the SP legislator's bid

3 mins

NCLT rebukes int'l airport in Jet Airways aircraft case

Says MIAL cannot enforce its lien over the 3 planes as sale process is being conducted under resolution plan

1 min

Man arrested for abetting GF's suicide

The Meghwadi police have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly abetting the suicide of a woman, with whom he was in a relationship for four years.

1 min

Pune Metro sees ridership surge on new PCMC-Swargate stretch

After the inauguration of the District Court to Swargate stretch of Pune Metro there has been a massive surge in ridership. From Oct 1 to 5, ridership touched 3.45 lakh on the PCMC to Swargate route - 70,361 on Oct 1, 70,133 on Oct 2, 63,683 on Oct 3, 65,277 on Oct 4 and 76,087 on Oct 5.

1 min

Ajay-Atul to perform at Nandgaon

In celebration of Navratri and the birthday of NCP Mumbai president and former MP Sameer Bhujbal, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is organising a grand musical event, \"Sanj Suranchi,\" featuring renowned music composers Ajay-Atul.

1 min

Residents face shortage of vegetables

The demand for vegetables and fruits has increased in the city due to the Navratri festival.

1 min

Buddhabhumi Bachao Morcha draws 2 lakh

PROTEST RALLY | The massive protest remained thoroughly peaceful, providing relief to the police and administration

1 min

CSMC cracks down on 15 illegal properties

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has undertaken road widening between Roshan Gate and Katkat Gate. On Monday, the anti-encroachment squad demolished 15 properties on the encroached land, which were hampering the road-widening work. These properties include 12 shops and three residential houses.

1 min

Top 8 hsg markets see 5% annual sales dip in Sep qtr

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger.

1 min

Gilts surge; traders cover short bets ahead of MPC outcome on Wednesday

Prices of government bonds surged as traders picked up bonds to compensate for days of selling. Towards the end of the day, traders covered short bets ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting outcome on Wednesday, dealers said.

1 min

IGJS will help boost exports by 20% to the UAE in 2024: GJEPC

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India on Tuesday said the International Gem and Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai, which commenced on Tuesday, is expected to boost exports to the UAE by 20 per cent in this calendar year.

1 min

Sebi outlines specific due diligence of investors and investments of AIFs

Markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday directed Alternative Investment Funds and their managers to exercise specific due diligence with respect to investors and investments in a bid to prevent circumvention of various laws and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

1 min

Malaysia says India's move to hike import duty on palm oil a 'temporary aberration'

Malaysia's Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani on Tuesday termed India's recent hike in palm oil import duty as a \"temporary aberration\", saying demand for the commodity remains steady.

1 min

Small Car Sales Struggle Amid Rising Dealership Inventory

Last week, M&M's just launched Thar ROXX clocked 176,000 bookings in the first 60 minutes of the window opening.

2 mins

Adani Green units plan to raise $1 bn in dollar bonds

Four subsidiaries of India's Adani Green Energy, opens new tab plan to raise up to $1 billion by issuing U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, two merchant bankers involved in the deal said on Tuesday.

1 min

VIL says it continues to be engaged with DoT for waiver of bank guarantee

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Tuesday said it has been in discussion with the Department of Telecom for the waiver of bank guarantee, which the company is required to submit a year before the due date for payment of spectrum acquired prior to 2022.

1 min

Police car vandalised as girl's body taken for cremation

Irate villagers, while protesting against the rape and murder of a minor girl, vandalised police vehicles at

1 min

Nitish hails BJP for Haryana win

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar congratulated Bhartiya Janata Party for winning Haryana assembly elections and asserted that people expressed their \"full faith in the able leadership\" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

"'Cong lost because of tainted Sidda'"

Former minister and veteran Congress leader KB Koliwad has said that continuation of tainted chief minister Siddaramaiah in office cost the party's electoral prospects in Haryana.

1 min

CBI ready to probe 41 trading scams

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is ready to take over investigations into the online stock trading scams that have rocked Assam recently where a volume of estimated Rs 5000 crore irregularities took place. The CBI will probe 41 cases registered in these scams.

1 min

FIU deploys AI and ML to track suspicious transactions

The premier Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) tracking money laundering and terrorism funding has upgraded the analysis of Suspicious Transactions Reports (STR) armed with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

1 min

Yogi govt hosts Kumbh Summit

AHEAD OF MAHA KUMBH| Event on Oct 8 began in Lucknow & will end on Dec 14 in Prayagraj.

1 min

Public vehicles get deadline to install safety technology

TRACKING DEVICES, PANIC BUTTONS MUST BY NOV-END

1 min

DCA sleuths raid unlicensed medical shop in Sircilla

Hyderabad, Oct.8 (NSS): Drugs Control Administration, Telangana raided a medical shop located at Ananth Nagar, Siricilla, Rajanna-Siricilla District, which was operating illegally without a drug license.

1 min

TG is poised as a global hub for tourism, investments: Jupally

In alignment with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's vision, Telangana is advancing with world-class infrastructure to enhance tourism, centered on its rich history, culture and heritage, said Minister for Tourism and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao.

1 min

395 petitions submitted at Prajavani programme

A total of 395 applications were submitted during the Prajavani program organized at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on October 8, 2024.

1 min

Child Rights activists to govt: Declare 'Today's children are today's citizens'

Nagasinha G. Rao, Director of the Child Rights Trust, has appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make the declaration 'Today's children are today's citizens' mandatory in Anganwadis, schools, and public speeches.

1 min

55 Canccrie's diamond jewellery launched.

Surat, globally renowned as the Diamond City, witnessed the exclusive launch of 55 Canccrie's lab-grown diamond jewellery by Princess Nina Daniela Menegatto of Seborga in Italy.

1 min

After rains, heatwave grips state

As the monsoon bids farewell, Gujarat faces an unexpected challenge: soaring temperatures and a looming heatwave.

1 min

VNSGU to set up Olympic-level gym

As India prepares to host the 2036 Olympics, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) in Surat has taken a significant step to boost the country's Olympic aspirations.

2 mins

Apollo's masterclass on trauma care

The Apollo Trauma Masterclass 2024, organised by Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad, brought together leading experts in trauma care to address critical issues, share insights and discuss cutting-edge approaches to improving trauma management and emergency response.

1 min

Rain, thunderstorms hit Chhattisgarh

Moisture from the Bay of Bengal has significantly influenced the weather in Chhattisgarh, leading to rainfall in various parts of the state on Tuesday.

1 min

Minor reshuffle, 8 IAS transferred

General Administration Department, Government of Chhattisgarh has issued an order for reshuffle of charges among the eight IAS officials on Tuesday.

1 min

RAPE ACCUSED SHOOTS SELF

On Monday, he had opened fire at victim, her uncle and grandfather, killing the latter

1 min

RG Kar Shadow On Bengali Community

The RG Kar incident has cast its shadow on Durga Puja celebrated by city's Bengali community this year. As a symbol of anger and shock over the heinous rape-murder of a woman medic in Kolkata, one Kali Badi has decided to keep their decorations simple while others will focus on women empowerment and safety of women in different ways.

1 min

Delhi taking feedback on Anjana's photos with Devda

NEXUS | Information is being collected about the links between politicians, bureaucrats and drug traffickers

1 min

After BJP's win in Haryana, Jalebi politics prevails in MP

BJP leaders and workers celebrated victory in Haryana by eating Jalebis; and Congress made it outside party office

1 min

Post-office, Don and Putin spoke secretly

Former President Donald J. Trump has secretly spoken with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia as many as seven times since leaving office, even as he was pressuring Republicans to block military aid to Ukraine to fight Russian invaders, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.

1 min

Chamari targets Devine-like innings in remaining games

The foundation was however set by Suzie Bates (27) and youngster Georgia Plimmer with 67-run stand

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