The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 25, 2024

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October 25, 2024

Battle within battle, Shinde blocks Ajit

The high-decibel political drama in Maharashtra refuses to ebb with the ruling Mahayuti partners still bickering over the issue of seat sharing, even as filing of nominations has gained momentum.

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Hit by minor biker, IT firm's dir dies

Three days after a minor rammed his Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle into a 59-year-old man outside Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, the latter succumbed to his injuries.

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1st contract given to Pune suspects

Two contract killing gangs refused to shoot leader when not paid ₹50 lakh; they subcontracted the task

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₹1.24 cr more than salary: Jail for ex-CGST official

The special CBI court has convicted and sentenced former Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) superintendent Prasiddh Dubey, 66, and his wife Vimla, 62, both senior citizens, in a disproportionate assets case.

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70% city fires due to faulty wiring: FSAI

There has been a spike in electrical fires across Mumbai, which signals an urgent call for preventive action.

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Speedbreakers turn pink for breast cancer awareness

To raise awareness about breast cancer, Nanavati Max Hospital has rolled out a Pink Speedbreaker campaign across key locations in Mumbai, with the message 'Some Bumps Can Slow Down Life'.

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Video exposes rickshaw meter tampering scam

In a recent viral video circulating on different social media platforms, commuters are being urged to thoroughly check rickshaw meters before paying their fare.

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Bldr to refund ₹24.75L for not delivering flat

The Mumbai Suburban Additional Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has directed the real estate firm M/s Twin and Deccan run by Iliyas Patel and Abdul Karim Abdul Rahim, to refund Rs24,75,000 along with 12% interest from 2010 to a Kurla resident, Ziyaur Rehman after they failed to deliver flat as agreed.

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2 held by DRI with gold worth ₹7.69 crore

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two passengers for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs7.69 crore.

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Fines rise as drivers snub rules

PMPML fined ₹8 lakh between January and September '24

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‘Wear helmets’, DC to govt employees

Pune's Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar has issued a directive mandating punitive measures against government officials and employees who do not wear helmets while riding or as passengers on two-wheelers.

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Kothrud: BJP's Patil files nomination

Senior Maharashtra BJP leader and minister Chandrakant Patil on Thursday filed his nomination papers from seat in Pune district for the Nov 20 polls. A well-attended rally preceKothrudded his filing of nomination papers.

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Neither US nor China can ignore India today: FM

India's priority is not to impose its dominance, says Sitharaman

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US weekly jobless claims drop by 15%

New applications for U.S. unemployment aid unexpectedly fell by 15% last week, but the number of people collecting benefits in mid-October was the highest in nearly three years, indicating it was becoming harder for those losing jobs to land new positions, Reuters reported.

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ITC Q2 net profit rises 1.8% to ₹5,054.43 crore

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Thursday reported an 1.8 percent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,054.43 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024.

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Japan's MUFG Bank, Koch Group seek CCI nod to acquire minority stakes in Shiprocket

Japan-based MUFG Bank and American conglomerate Koch Group have sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire minority stakes in logistics aggregator Shiprocket.

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IndusInd Bank Q2 profit dips 40% to ₹1,331 cr

IndusInd Bank on Thursday reported a 40 per cent decline in net profit at Rs 1,331 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

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Arihant Academy acquires 51% stake in ZEAL Academy

Coaching institute Arihant Academy on Thursday said it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Zen Educational and Learning (ZEAL Academy) at a valuation of Rs 17 crore.

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Sailing Strong: The Global Impact of India's Shipbuilding Industry

India has a rich maritime history, and its shipbuilding industry has long played a crucial role in global trade and naval defence.

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'OUTDATED' UN NEEDS REFORMS: JAISHANKAR

India's foreign minister reiterates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sermon of peace saying it's not an era of war

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Space sector start-ups to get ₹1kcr fund

Cabinet also okays doubling of railway line in Bihar for better connectivity to Nepal, and a new line to Amaravati

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Disaster risk: TISS to aid Bihar

Alarmed over high incidents of lightning and massive devastation caused by perennial floods, Bihar disaster management authority on Thursday signed an MoU with Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai to reduce disaster risk.

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Trophy Tour for Asian Women Hockey Championship reaches Lakhisarai

The Trophy Tour for the upcoming Asian Women's Hockey Championship 2024, set to take place in Rajgir, made its grand stop at Lakhisarai on Thursday.

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Conmen make fake WhatsApp accounts of ministers, MLAs

KHAUNTE, MAUVIN, RAVI FILE POLICE COMPLAINTS

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Now, Goa plans temple tourism with digital outreach

The Tourism Department has geared up to elevate the temple tourism landscape with 'Ekadasha Teertha Circuit', claiming the initiative steps away from conventional temple tours.

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Key Mhadei panel meeting today

The third meeting of the Mhadei-PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony) will be held in Goa on Friday.

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3 new judges appointed to AP High Court

Three new Judges have been appointed to Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday.

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AP CM instructs officials to expedite Polavaram project

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the Government contemplated releasing a comprehensive water policy that includes linking of rivers and water management and conservation that would make Andhra Pradesh A.P.) drought-free

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Freedom fighters celebrate 77th anniv of Mysore Chalo movement

The Mysore District and City Freedom Fighters Association celebrated the 77th Mysore Chalo anniversary on Thursday.

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80,000 Dawoodi Bohras hear Syedna Saifuddin's sermon

The narrow lanes and alleys of Zampa Bazaar in Surat are brimming with joy as around 80,000 Dawoodi Bohras from all over the world have gathered in Surat to celebrate the birthday of the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq and leader of the community, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.

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'One Nation Billion Celebrations' at Ahm airport

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (SVPIA), managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd., the flagship incubator of the globally diversified Adani Portfolio, launched One Nation Billion Celebrations, the annual festival and shopping, aimed to delight domestic and international travelers, alike. From 15th October, 2024 until 10th January, 2025 ONBC will feature a series of regional festival celebrations, thematic decor, passenger engagement activations, and an enticing contest where passengers may win assured gifts.

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President on two day visit to C’garh

President of India Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit to Chhattisgarh on October 25 and 26, 2024.

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CM APPROVES ₹300 CR FOR RAILWAY LINE

The 20th meeting of the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Fund Advisory Committee held on Thursday, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, focused on the allocation of funds for various mineral projects and large-scale infrastructure development in the state.

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'Bastar Will Play, Bastar Will Grow'

The Bastar Olympics, an initiative aimed at promoting sports and talent in the Scheduled Tribe-dominated Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, is set to begin on November 1, 2024.

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Sold off flats, shops? I want divorce' woman tells hubby

Couple with 40-year age difference file for divorce with mutual consent

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119 vehicles stolen from railway stations in Bhopal this year

Vehicle-lifting menace goes unabated at the railway stations of Bhopal.

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2 booked for irregularities in tender process

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has registered a case against the then deputy engineer and in-charge superintendent engineer for committing irregularities in the tender process, the officials said here on Thursday.

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Insurance Co GM found dead at home

Her body was found in a semi-naked state

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US says evidence shows N Korean troops in Russia

The United States said for the first time on Wednesday that it had seen evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, a move that could mark a significant escalation in Russia's war against its neighbour.

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Commonwealth heads defy UK, want slavery reparations

Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.

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Harris brands Trump a 'fascist'

In one of the last Town Hall debates ahead of the US presidential election Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris outrightly called her Republican rival Donald Trump a \"fascist, unstable and unfit to serve\" the people of America while further distancing herself from the Joe Biden administration.

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Turkiye hits Kurdish militant targets

Turkiye struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day on Thursday following an attack on the premises of a key defence company which killed at least five people, the state-run news agency reported.

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Jumbo freedom on par with humans?

Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo have lived in Colorado Springs for decades in the elephant exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

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Impressive turnout in T20 World Cup

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 was a landmark event for women's cricket, drawing 91,030 fans during the tournament, an impressive 30% increase from the previous edition.

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Mesmerising Ashwin magic

How the Indian legend continues to dominate batters at home

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Luke Ronchi all praise for Sundar

New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi attributed his team's collapse to the brilliance of Washington Sundar and gave the Indian all-rounder full credit.

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Sundar powers India to top|

Tamil Nadu all-rounder returns with dream figures of 7/59

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Yohan emerges player of the tournament

Court Crushers win the Gopal Vazirani Memorial Willi Squash Sundowner at the Willingdon SC

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Former hockey skipper Rani announces retirement

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career during which she became an inspiration for beating abject poverty and conservative views at a small town in Haryana where her father worked as a cart-puller.

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What happens when the body lacks in iron

Iron is a mineral that plays an important role in your well-being. Iron deficiency is the most common reason for anemia, especially among pregnant ladies and girls of reproductive age.

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