The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 03, 2024

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November 03, 2024

Deliberate leak to discredit, says MEA over references to Shah

Rubbishing a Canadian minister's claims that Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Khalistani extremists in the country, India has termed them \"absurd and baseless\" and said a Canadian diplomat had been summoned.

1 min

Our companies work under India laws, says MEA

'In touch with US authorities to clarify issues'

1 min

'BJP used irrigation scam to blackmail Ajit Pawar'

Maharashtra NCP (SP) president Jayant Patil has claimed that the BJP used the alleged irrigation scam for 10 years to blackmail Ajit Pawar, evoking rebuttals from the NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

1 min

Every arrest and detention does not lead to custodial torture: HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that every arrest and detention does not lead to custodial torture.

1 min

Efforts on to extradite Bishnoi's bro from US

The Crime Branch of Mumbai Police has begun the extradition process to bring back Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who is wanted in the firing case outside actor Salman Khan's house, from the US.

1 min

India cyber adversary: Canada

SPAT DEEPENS: MEA summons Canadian diplomat after allegations

1 min

PM to boost BJP's campaign with rallies from Nov 8 to 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address a series of rallies in Maharashtra as campaign momentum picks up pace for the assembly polls slated for November 20.

1 min

Eat less sodium for better heart: Lancet

High levels of sodium – an ingredient of salt – are one of the main dietary risks of death and disability.

1 min

Fadnavis meets BJP rebel Gopal Shetty to get him to opt out of assembly poll fray

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met rebel BJP leader Gopal Shetty on Saturday to convince him to opt out of the fray from Borivali assembly seat in north Mumbai.

1 min

Slain Army officer's friends send Diwali sweets for unit jawans

Classmates of an Army officer from Maharashtra, who laid down his life battling militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, have sent 300 kg sweets to soldiers in his unit.

1 min

Top LeT commander Usman Bhai killed, 4 jawans injured

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, Usman Bhai was killed in a gunfight with the security forces in downtown Srinagar city on Saturday, police said.

1 min

'Ajit dada started another Padwa celebration...

Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) leader Rohit Pawar on Saturday said that the ritual of celebrating Diwali Padwa was started by NCP (SCP) Sharad Pawar in Baramati but Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar started another Padwa celebration.

1 min

Man electrocuted to death in Bhiwandi

A 26-year-old man was electrocuted while cleaning the shutter of an auto parts shop in Bhiwandi.

1 min

De-addiction cases at KEM Hospital rise by 15-20% in 2024

The increasing number of young people falling prey to addiction has worried psychiatrists as the de-addiction centre run by KEM Hospital in Parel has witnessed a 15% to 20% surge in new cases this year.

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Sawant apologises for his 'Imported Maal' remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant on Saturday apologised for his \"imported maal\" remark against Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's Mumbadevi candidate Shaina NC and said that he was being deliberately targeted.

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Cong in turmoil as allegations against Sunil Kedar surface

MAHA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS | Kedar's supporters have rebelled in four assembly constituencies in Nagpur dist

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Fire at Kalpataru Radiance; 2 hospitalised

Two men suffocated after a fire broke out in a residential high-rise in Goregaon.

1 min

Smog engulfs Mumbai as air quality deteriorates

health risk

1 min

Mumbai Police prepare extradition dossier for Anmol Bishnoi

The Mumbai Police has begun to prepare a dossier to move for extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi, who is claimed to be residing in Canada.

1 min

Drive out infiltrators, else J'khand Hindu population may decrease to 50pc in 20 yrs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday accused the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand of \"patronising infiltrators\" and claimed that this election would be fought for driving out illegal immigrants and protecting Hindus.

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'Modi destroyed dignity of PM's post with repeated hollow promises'

In a scathing attack on Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said the prime minister has \"destroyed\" the dignity of the highest post of the country by repeatedly making \"hollow promises\" to 140 crore Indians.

1 min

Mayawati says BJP-SP ‘alliance’ fighting UP by-polls, slams ‘misleading’ slogans

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday accused the BJP and Samajwadi Party (SP) of being \"hand in glove\" in the run-up to the November 13 bypolls to nine Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh in which the BSP is going solo on all seats.

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By-election in Kedarnath another prestige battle for saffron party

The BJP is locked in a battle of prestige in the Kedarnath assembly byelection in Uttarakhand after losing in another important Hindu pilgrimage town, Badrinath, in the July bypolls.

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INDIA Bloc partners may see friendly battle on 3 J'khand seats

INDIA alliance partners in Jharkhand are set for a \"friendly battle\" in three assembly seats in the upcoming assembly polls, its leaders said on Saturday.

1 min

Kaziranga earns Rs 65 L in first month of tourist season this year

Around Rs 65 lakh has been collected from tourists visiting Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in the first month of the tourist season this year, an official said on Saturday.

1 min

Friendships not exclusive in multipolar world: Jaishankar

Asserting that India's presence in the world order is attracting competition that will only grow as the country moves towards becoming a leading power, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised that friendships are no longer exclusive, especially in the emerging multipolar world.

1 min

'PM transformed ties with key partners in last decade'

FRIENDSHIPS | The EAM admitted that cultivating friendships for a large power like India is never easy

1 min

Giving befitting reply: Rajnath on recent terror attacks in J&K

Terming the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir as \"unfortunate,\" Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday there is no security lapse, adding that security forces are giving a befitting reply to the terrorists.

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Life insurance announced for Sabarimala devotees

With the new two-month-long Sabarimala temple season set to commence in mid-November, a review meeting, chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday decided to provide free insurance life coverage to all pilgrims to the venerated hilltop shrine.

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BJP mocks AIMIM prez Owaisi

'Doesn't understand difference between temple trust and Waqf Board'

1 min

'TN is not against Hindi but opposes its imposition'

Deploring that many north Indian states lacked a film industry of their own to protect their identity and cultural ethos, as the south does, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said if states failed to protect their own languages, then Hindi will take over and erode their identities.

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Abdullah should stand by security forces: Ex-deputy CM of J&K

As National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah alleged that the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is an attempt to destabilise the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's government, former J&K Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta on Saturday said it is unreasonable to trust terrorists and question the security agencies.

1 min

Cal HC quashes life sentence of man in jail for over nine years

The Calcutta High Court has quashed the life sentence of a man, observing that he was not the perpetrator of the murder of his elder brother, after he spent more than nine years in custody.

1 min

Prashant Kishor defends his party's doctor candidate

Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor is actively defending his party's choice of candidate for the upcoming by-elections in Bihar, where he has fielded Jitendra Paswan from the Imamganj constituency.

1 min

Raj BJP regime scrapping Cong govt's welfare schemes: Gehlot

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday accused the state's BJP disposition of scrapping or weakening public welfare schemes launched by his government.

1 min

India has resilient growth in Asia-Pacific region: IMF

GOOD ECONOMY| Financial agency says growth will accelerate with further expansion of international trade in modern services

1 min

Fire brigade team rushes to Tolleaband, searches for suspected drowning victim

Fire personnel of the Margao Fire brigade rushed to Tolleaband-Benaulim on late Saturday to conduct a search and rescue operation whether any human being had slipped into the water body.

1 min

3 yrs on, GCZMA yet to implement NGT order

On June 2021, the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued crucial directions to the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) – set up an effective mechanism on Coastal Regulation Zone violations in order to advance the rule of law.

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Govt staffer linked to cash-for-job scam found dead

A 51-year-old government employee from Keri-Ponda, who was being linked to the Pooja Naik's cash-for-job fraud case, was found dead in Cuncolim-Mardol on Saturday.

1 min

Nearly 7K licences suspended as riders ignore safety rules

The Transport Department has suspended an average of 25 driving licenses per day with a total of 6,980 licenses revoked from January to September this year.

1 min

Driver unhurt as car rams into cable drum

A car driver escaped unhurt when his car rammed into a power cable drum near the power substation in Nagoa on Saturday.

1 min

Dudhsagar controversy blows over, jeep trips to start today

CM BROKERS DEAL WITH AGITATING JEEP OPERATORS AFTER TENSION BREWS AT COLLEM IN THE MORNING

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Tivim Comunidade Gauncars in Khanapur oppose land leased to private university

Gaoncars of Tivim Comunidade settled in Khanapur taluka and other places in the Upper Ghats on Saturday resolved to strongly oppose the decision of the Comunidade to lease over 2 lakh sq mtrs of land to a private educational society to set up a private university.

1 min

TG studying Gandhi statues to finalize best design

Last week, the Chief Minister had announced that the government would be installing the tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat

1 min

AP ready for industry boom

Andhra Pradesh is poised to become a major industrial hub, with the progressive policies of the state government, said Minister for IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh.

1 min

4 L Votes deleted in Telangana

Nearly 4.14 lakh voter names were removed in Telangana in the draft electoral rolls that were announced by the Election Commission as part of the Special Summary Revision-2025.

1 min

State government to commemorate Potti Sriramulu's birth and death anniversaries

The Andhra Pradesh government will be commemorating the birth and death anniversaries of Potti Sriramulu

1 min

Lokesh's tour to the US, hailed a success

The recent visit of Minister for IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, to the United States has been hailed as a resounding success.

1 min

AP CM announces Rs. 10L exgratia to family of 3-year-old rape victim

In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across the state, a three-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered in the ST Colony of Vadamalapet mandal, Tirupati district.

1 min

Police arrests a person for forgery

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Police of Cyberabad on Saturday arrested an accused person, who was involved in a forgery and cheating case.

1 min

Seminar on Fire & related subjects on Pharma Industry

Hyderabad to be the host to the biggest-ever Seminar on Fire and related subjects on Pharma Industry.

1 min

Girl child raped, murdered by uncle in Andhra Pradesh

A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her distant relative at a village in Tirupati district, said a police official on Saturday.

1 min

3 members of family bludgeoned to death over illicit affair

Three members of a family were bludgeoned to death here over a controversy that emanated due to an old extra-marital affair, police said on Friday.

1 min

Miscreants garland Shastri's bust with shoes, one arrested

Miscreants allegedly garlanded the bust of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, near Minto Hall of the city, with shoes on Saturday.

1 min

Fire erupts in shop near Rajwada causing Rs 50L loss

A massive fire broke out at a tailoring material shop at Shiv Vilas Palace near Rajwada around 2:30 pm on Saturday.

1 min

Minister distributes fruits

State Cabinet Minister Nagar Singh Chauhan, along with MP Anita Chauhan and collector Dr Abhay Arvind Bedekar, visited the district hospital on Saturday.

1 min

BJP, Congress pull out all the stops in Vijaypur, local leaders active in Budhni

The leaders of both national parties are celebrating Diwali as well as campaigning for the by-elections.

1 min

'Old cows to be taken care of in gaushalas'

NEW INITIATIVES | CM says credit cards will be given to those rearing cows

1 min

No clue of any possible conspiracy found so far

BANDHAVGARH ELEPHANT DEATH CASE

1 min

Dengue, chikungunya cases rise; BMC stops fogging temporarily

Fumigation to be taken up again in next couple of days, says BMC

1 min

CAR T cell therapy for blood cancer treatment introduced

In a pioneering move, MGM Medical College in Indore has launched CAR T cell therapy for blood cancer treatment, making it probably the first government hospital in India to offer this advanced therapy.

1 min

Man duped by cyber fraudster

A man was duped by a cyber-fraudster after posing himself as his acquaintance under Rau police station limits, an official said on Saturday.

1 min

Jumbo's revenge: 2 trampled to death, 1 injured

They are believed to be part of herd which lost ten elephants due to alleged toxic Kudo

1 min

Four arrested for pelting stones, injuring 9 people

DIWALI CLASH IN CHHATRIPURA AREA

1 min

Doc attached, nurse suspended

Forcing woman to clean dead hubby's bloody bed

1 min

Badenoch is new Conservative Party chief, UK Oppn Leader

Kemi Badenoch on Saturday became the first Black woman to lead Britain's Conservative Party as she succeeded Rishi Sunak in the House of Commons as the Leader of Opposition.

1 min

B'desh minority front condemns atrocities

Urges acceptance of eight-point demand

1 min

US, S Korea condemn China's naval exercises around Taiwan Strait

On Friday, the United States and South Korea voiced their concerns regarding China's recent \"provocative actions,\" which included extensive military exercises around Taiwan, heightening tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

1 min

US bolsters Middle East presence with ballistic missile defences

The United States is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East to safeguard its citizens, protect Israel, and promote de-escalation through diplomacy and deterrence.

1 min

Sikh pilgrims from UK, US and Canada to get free online visas in Pak

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Sikh pilgrims from the US, UK and Canada will receive free online visas within 30 minutes upon arrival in the country to pay respect to their religious sites.

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US election: emerges Gaza as top issue for many New York Muslims

At the Islamic Cultural Centre located on Riverside Drive in New York City, hundreds of Muslims from in and around the neighbourhood join the Friday prayers. One of the main 'dua' made after the prayer is for the people of Gaza.

1 min

Middle Kingdom Egyptian tomb found in Luxor

Archeologists from Egypt and the United States unearthed an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near the famed city of Luxor, Egyptian authorities said.

1 min

Tropical storm Lane develops over Pacific Ocean

A storm system will likely bring heavy rain to the Azores islands over the weekend, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami said Saturday.

1 min

Act before North Korean troops reach front

ZELENSKYY TO ALLIES

1 min

Spain sends 10k soldiers, cops to Valencia

FLASH FLOODS | Rescuers are searching for bodies in stranded cars & sodden buildings, four days after monstrous flash floods swept away everything in the east of Spain

1 min

Attack on central Israel injures 11 as Iran's leader promises punishing response

An attack on a central Israeli town early Saturday injured 11 people as Iran's Supreme Leader vowed a punishing response to Israel's attack last week.

1 min

India concede 1-run defeat to UAE in a thriller

HONG KONG SIXES 2024

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Chase won't be easy: Ashwin

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concerns over India's upcoming chase against New Zealand, acknowledging that targeting around 150 runs on the challenging Wankhede pitch will be difficult.

1 min

McSweeney to open for Australia in BGT

Punter's Bold Call

1 min

Lily Owsley joins Delhi-based franchise

Delhi based franchise has acquired the services of England midfielder and women's hockey superstar Lily Owsley for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL).

1 min

Aus A near victory over India A despite Sai Sudharsan's century

Brief scores India A 107 and 312 (B Sai Sudharsan 103 not out, Devdutt Padikkal 88; Fergus O'Neill 4-55, Tod Murphy 3-77) lead Australia A 195 & 139/3 in 50.3 overs (Nathan McSweeney 47, Marcus Harris 36; Prasidh Krishna 1-17, Mukesh Kumar 1-39) by 86 runs.

1 min

SPIN SURGE

Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed a thrilling display of spin artistry as Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin tore through New Zealand's batting line-up, positioning India for a potential comeback win in the third Test.

1 min

Krisha strikes gold, five others win silver

U19 WORLD BOXING C'SHIPS

1 min

BEYOND BEAUTY

Priyanka Bajaj Sibal is a qualified CA, twice winner of Mrs. India title, best model and actress awards and actress

3 mins

Menoupause makeover

Balancing natural ageing with modern cosmetic enhancements and trends for ageless beauty

3 mins

Silver lining

Decoding Burn Toast Theory, which implies taking setbacks in one's stride and turning losses into lessons.

3 mins

The Master Couturier

Redefining men's fashion through exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs

3 mins

Keys to brilliance

Pianist Tom Schuman shares his experience of collaborating with Indian guitarist Abhay Nayampally among other things

3 mins

FESTIVE DELIGHT

Diwali dhamaka

2 mins

Splash of panache

Bloomers transform from undergarments to bold fashion statements

3 mins

TABLA TALES

Indian Classical Music has crossed the oceans to reach far-off shores. And many Indian musicians are ensuring this journey. Tanmay Bichu is an accomplished tabla player known for his work in Indian Classical and World Music across India and the US.

3 mins

Royal Enfield Introduces Bear 650

This latest model boasts several distinctive features and premium components, enhancing its appeal to riders.

1 min

AMAZING CARNIVAL

The premium MPV debuted earlier this month at an ex-showroom price of Rs 63.90 lakh.

1 min

POST-DIWALI IMMUNITY BOOST

Easy ways to recalibre your health after festive indulgence

2 mins

Omega-3 boosting foods

Seven foods to boost your omega-3 intake in your diet during winter

2 mins

Veganism: Not just a trend

Discover the deeper benefits of embracing a plant-based diet Anjali Kochhar that people on plant-based diets

4 mins

CELEBRATING BONDS & FINANCIAL WISDOM

Learning valuable money lessons from the festival of Bhai Dooj

1 min

Fresh picks for gamers

Devil's Purge is an AR-powered, roguelike FPS where players fight demons through real-world movement.

1 min

AI and Blockchain

Having made inroads into our lives, these two are more than just buzzwords

5 mins

Smart hacks for easy life!

Life hacks are simple and very useful shortcuts that make everyday tasks easier and save you time.

1 min

Relieve leg pain naturally

Lower leg pain can stem from a variety of causes, such as muscle strains, shin splints, cramps, long standing, due to tiredness or even underlying conditions like varicose veins, peripheral artery disease, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

1 min

Stress & hair loss

Excess stress can cause balding which can impact overall well-being

2 mins

Boost your energy levels

Many people experience fatigue and low energy levels at some point in their lives.

1 min

TVF celebrate 10 years of India's first web series

In 2014, TVF revolutionized the Indian content industry by pioneering Permanent Roommates, India's first web series.

1 min

A Horror Lover's guide for this Halloween Weekend

With this being the last day of the Halloween weekend, we've curated a list of spine-tingling audio series and movies to satisfy your horror cravings.

1 min

Director Richie Mehta to bat for the environment

The acclaimed Emmy-winning director Richie Mehta, known for his powerful storytelling and environmental advocacy through projects like Poacher, has been announced as one of the goodwill ambassadors for the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) 2024.

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