The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 24, 2024

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October 24, 2024

PAWAR PLAY: HITS 85 AT 83

Sharad Pawar has long been the master of political strategy, often referred to as \"Power Play,\" for good reason. On Wednesday, he once again demonstrated why, proving that age and setbacks have done little to diminish his ability to outmaneuver opponents.

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Poor rich Priyanka

Assets: A mere Rs12 crore! No zeroes here

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BJP's Shaina N.C. may take on Aaditya

The BJP is most likely to field Shaina N.C., the treasurer of the state unit of the party and a fashion diva, as its candidate for the upcoming election in the high-profile Worli assembly constituency.

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Officials fan out in Colaba

Authorities have been reaching out to the civil society members and representatives of housing societies in Colaba segment to appeal for increasing the voter turnout.

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NCP throws up surprises in first list of candidates

Names of Nawab Malik and his daughter missing; also absent is MLA involved in Pune Porsche case

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Four real estate agents stripped, assaulted

The DN Nagar police have arrested three persons for stripping and giving electric shocks to four real estate agents.

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Waze's plea to turn approver rejected

The plea was rejected by special MP and MLA court; had been pending for two years

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Khadse case: No discharge for official

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed the plea for discharge of Ravindra Muley, the sub-registrar in the Pune land deal case involving Eknath Khadse.

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Tamil Selvan faces backlash over neglect, poor governance

Water shortage, stalled slum redvpt, failing infrastructure plague the area; residents highlight issues causing hurdles in daily life

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India saw 30% increase in ANAs post Covid-19

A recent study conducted by diagnostics firm Metropolis has revealed an alarming 30% rise in the prevalence of Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) positivity in the Indian population after the Covid pandemic.

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Two held for killing builder over dispute

The Shivaji Nagar Police arrested two persons for allegedly killing 53-year-old developer over a land dispute in Ambernath on Tuesday night.

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Meet over BMC hospital layoffs

The BMC deputy commissioner has called for an urgent meeting of the medical superintendents of all peripheral hospitals over the abolition of 1,230 contractual posts, including those of doctors and paramedical staff.

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Mumbai's second lifeline losing steam, say travellers

BEST bus commuters reel under long wait time, overcrowding; 280 wet-lease buses rolled back

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103 cases, ₹29k fines in a day: Woman TC breaks her record

On September 16, the TC detected 94 cases and collected ₹26,660; she achieved new feat on October 22

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Masina Hosp gets new COO

Dr Akash Rajpal has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Masina Hospital, Byculla. Bringing over 25 years of diverse health-care leadership experience, Dr Rajpal will play a pivotal role in steering the hospital's ambitious growth plans.

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NCP (AP) renominates Tupe from Hadapsar

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday renominated Chetan Tupe from the Hadapsar Assembly constituency in Pune for the upcoming Maharashtra polls.

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Panchgani Festival from November 29 to December 1

joyous celebration

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Despite opposition, NCP renominates Bansode from Pimpri

Despite opposition from party leaders, Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday renominated Anna Bansode from the Pimpri seat for the Nov 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls.

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Patil to file nomination

Maharashtra Minister of Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Patil, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate for the Kothrud Assembly seat, will file his nomination papers today.

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Hyundai invites PM Modi for inauguration

Hyundai Motor Group's executive chairman Euisun Chung met Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently and invited him to inaugurate the company's manufacturing facility in Pune's Talegaon area.

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Microfinance institutions should refrain from reckless lending: DFS Secy

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have played a crucial role in fostering financial inclusion, but they should refrain from any reckless lending.

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Sebi chief Buch likely to appear in key PAC meeting scheduled today

Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch is scheduled to appear before the Parliament's Public Accounts Committee on Thursday in what may turn out to be a stormy meeting following a senior BJP member's accusation that political motivations are guiding the actions of the panel's chairman and Congress MP K C Venugopal.

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Sensex Falls 138 Points In 3rd Straight Day Of Losses

Extending its losing streak to a third day, benchmark Sensex declined by 138 points on Wednesday in a choppy trade as investors booked profits in auto, pharma and capital goods shares amid continued FPI outflows.

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India Remains World's Largest Growing Economy, Says IMF

Says country to grow at 7% in FY24-25, supported by recovery in rural consumption

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UCO Bank posts 50% jump in net profit to ₹603 cr in Sep quarter

UCO Bank has posted a 50% jump in net profit to Rs 603 crore in the September quarter, helped by improvement in interest income.

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Escorts Kubota to sell railway equipment biz to Sona Comstar for ₹1,600 crore

Farm and construction equipment firm Escorts Kubota Ltd on Wednesday said it will sell its railway equipment business division to Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd for Rs 1,600 crore.

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Atul Greentech inks battery supply pact with Exide Energy

Electronic vehicle maker Atul Greentech on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with Exide Energy Solutions (EESL) for supply of lithium-ion battery.

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GMR Group secures ₹6,300 cr debt funding from ADIA

GMR Group on Wednesday said it has secured Rs 6,300 crore debt funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the proceeds will be used for refinancing debt of its promoter group entity GMR Enterprises Pvt Ltd (GEPL).

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Sebi slaps ₹40 lakh fine on Capital Vraddhi Financial Services, proprietor

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has slapped a Rs 40 lakh fine on an investment advisory firm for alleged regulatory violations.

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Nifty faces selling pressure at higher levels

Motilal Oswal Team MUMBAI Nalf ifty Index negative but witnessed some buying in the first of the session.

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IS FPI SELLING THE CAUSE OF THE STOCK MARKET CRASH?

October 2024 has proven to be a challenging month for the Indian stock market, as it has witnessed the highest selling pressure so far this year.

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HC junks mosque committee's plea to recall consolidation order

In a significant legal development in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute, the Allahabad HC has junked a recall petition filed by the Muslim side.

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India Post directed by forum to pay back consumer 50 paise, plus ₹15k

Not returning 50 paise to a consumer and 'rounding it off' has cost the India Post dearly, which has been directed by a consumer disputes redressal commission to refund it, in addition to providing a compensation of Rs 10,000 to him for causing mental agony, unfair trade practice and deficiency in service.

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Another girl, 7, raped & killed in West Bengal; three arrested

Amid RG Kar rape and murder unrest, another rape and murder incident took place in Alipurduar where a seven-year-old minor's body was found.

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‘DANA GAINING PACE'

Cyclonic storm will bring very heavy rain in south Bengal districts, says IMD; nearly 190 trains cancelled

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Manipur: Curfew after protest over 11-yr-old girl's 'molestation'

Tension was palpable in the Tuibong sub-division of Manipur's Churachandpur where a bandh was called on Wednesday to protest the alleged molestation of a girl, 11, by a non-local person.

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AP Govt to fast-track pending applications

The AP government has put a special focus on expediting pending applications related to building constructions, layouts, occupancy certificates, and AP RERA approvals in Amaravati region.

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Ajay Kumar takes charge as AP TIDCO Chairman

Vemulapati Ajay Kumar assumed charge as the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Township and Infrastructure Development Corporation (AP TIDCO) at the TIDCO office in NTR administrative block on Wednesday.

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CM announces Ex-gratia of Rs 10 Lakh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident in Badvel, Kadapa district, where a young girl was brutally murdered by a youth who doused her with petrol and set her ablaze.

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Osmania University to organize job fair on Oct 25

A job fair will be organized for the women, who have completed their Graduation and PostGraduation at the employment bureau of Osmania University (OU) at 11am on October 25.

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K'taka, British Council ink deal to equip children with life skills

Karnataka government and British Council, the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural exchange, have signed an agreement to pilot a programme aimed at supporting primary school teachers and coaches in improving learning outcomes in physical education on Wednesday.

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BJP MLC slams State Congress

Former minister and BJP MLC AH Vishwanath on Wednesday condemned the state government for its reported failure to handle the situation emerging from the rains and flooding in the state capital, Bengaluru, and other parts of Karnataka.

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Chhattisgarh launches rooftop solar initiative

In a significant move towards promoting clean energy and addressing personnel shortages, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai distributed appointment letters to 375 newly selected junior engineers at the Chhattisgarh State Power Company Headquarters on Wednesday.

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Raipur DEO issues standard expenditure rates for candidates

Raipur Collector and District Election Officer Dr. Gaurav Singh has issued the standard rates for expenditure on various items for political parties and candidates contesting the Assembly by-election 2024 in Assembly Constituency No. 51 (Raipur City South).

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De Beers Forevermark launches Millemoi Collection

This Diwali, illuminate your festivities with the brilliance of natural diamonds from the Millemoi Collection by De Beers Forevermark, a perfect gift to celebrate the season of joy, light and togetherness.

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Helmets must for students, staff of LD Engg College

In a major step to enhance road safety, L D Engineering College in Ahmedabad has announced that helmets will be mandatory for all students, faculty, and staff entering the campus.

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Ahmedabad int'l airport 7th busiest in India

Ahmedabad International Airport has emerged as the seventh busiest airport in India, with flight movements increasing by 8% over the past year.

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Bandhni promises luxury khadi tradition

National Institute Fashion of has Technology (NIFT) Daman brought together renowned artisans from the Khatri cluster in Kutchh district, Bhuj, Gujarat, showcasing their exquisite craftsmanship on Khadi materials as part of Khadi Mahotsav.

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Income-Tax raids Vadodara realtors

The Income-Tax Department has launched a large-scale operation in Vadodara, conducting raids on two prominent builder groups.

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Apollo Hospitals launches first Hand Clinic

Apollo Hospitals has launched the first-of-its-kind comprehensive Hand Clinic in Ahmedabad that will provide multidisciplinary care for all hand-related issues.

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Hankering for the past: Where have those nostalgic traditions gone?

Extreme urbanisation has robbed us of our nostalgic cultural resplendence, reminders and remnants

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Top Hezbollah leader killed: Israel

Israel has confirmed the killing of the presumed next leader of Hezbollah in an airstrike on southern Beirut earlier in October.

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BRICS Declaration calls for multilateralism

Strategic partnership, a more representative, fairer international order

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PIO woman found dead inside walk-in oven

A 19-year-old Sikh woman was found dead inside a walk-in oven of the Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, according to media reports.

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IS commander for Iraq killed by forces, says PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has said that security forces killed the commander of the Islamic State (IS) group for Iraq and eight other senior leaders in an operation in a mountainous area of northern Iraq.

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KL Rahul gets Gambhir pat

Coach shows faith and panned social media critics in the process

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Latham wants to utilise spin bowling options effectively

Kiwis, who won first Test in India after 36 years, don't want to go in the 2nd Test with preconceived ideas

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LeBron, Bronny first father-son duo to play together

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers 'season opener.

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Kanguva: A cinematic saga

Suriya opens up about his dream of bringing Indian cinema to Hollywood’s epic scale with Kanguva

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Sunny Deo steals the show

An old picture of actor Sunny Deol has surfaced on social media. The picture from the peak era of Sunny was shared by photographer Atul Kasbekar on his social media on Wednesday.

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