The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 27, 2024

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November 27, 2024

FIRE IN KALYAN HIGH RISE, FIVE FLATS GUTTED

100 RESIDENTS ARE RESCUED

1 min

I stayed within red lines: Modi

The Constitution accorded work to me and I have tried to do the needful while staying within my defined limits.

2 mins

No return to ballot paper: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking the reintroduction of the physical paper ballot voting system in elections, along with several other electoral reforms.

2 mins

13 new AC services in lieu of existing locals

In response to the growing demand for air-conditioned local train services, Western Railway (WR) has decided to introduce 13 additional AC local train services on the Mumbai suburban section, starting from November 27, 2024.

1 min

AP relook at Adani deal?

Andhra Pradesh is reviewing government files with a view to explore if it is possible to cancel a power supply contract linked to the Adani Group, reports Reuters.

1 min

Stan Swamy's bust gets nod

The State cannot stop an individual from installing a memorial or a statue on his or her private land, the Madras High Court recently said while permitting a Salem-based activist to construct a memorial in honour of Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist late Stan Swamy.

1 min

CWC meet on November 29

The Congress will hold its working committee meeting on November 29 following its poor performance in the recently concluded Maharashtra and Haryana elections.

1 min

Muslims blame religious leaders for MVA's defeat

While the jury is still out on the factors leading to the landslide victory for the Mahayuti, anger among Muslims is being directed against religious leaders.

2 mins

Uddhav could lose 18 of his 20 MLAs

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday said Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's political downfall started after he deviated from the path of Hindutva, and if he continues to align with the Congress, it would only worsen his condition.

1 min

3 booked for ₹4.5cr crowdfunding scam

The trio, including parents of 4-month-old, uploaded video on Insta, seeking funds for the child's treatment

1 min

World's largest animal sacrifice must be stopped

Animal lovers and activists give clarion call to stop animal bloodshed at Nepal's Gadhimai festival

2 mins

Lack of OC doesn't impede right of home buyers to deemed conveyance

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the absence of an Occupation Certificate (OC) does not impede the right of flat purchasers to obtain a certificate of deemed conveyance.

1 min

Pop star priest to ignite youth

Australian \"pop star priest\", Father Rob Galea, will perform in Mumbai this weekend as part of a prayer festival at the centuries-old St Anthony's Church in Malwani, Malad, to raise funds for its restoration and expansion.

1 min

New programs at city's IIM from '25

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai is introducing new Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs from 2025-26.

1 min

Rape FIR against lawyer quashed as 'relation consensual'

The woman had moved in with the lawyer, a school friend, during her divorce proceedings

1 min

City sees this year's 55th cadaver organ donation

The family of a 47-year-old man from Ghatkopar, who was declared brain dead at Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital, donated his lungs and kidneys on Monday.

1 min

Rise in respiratory ailments as pollution rises, temp drops

As Mumbai experiences a dip in temperatures, hospitals across the city are witnessing a surge in respiratory ailments, exacerbated by high levels of air pollution.

1 min

Activists allege RRP can cause flood; PMC denies

BEAUTIFICATION OR DEVASTATION | River Rejuvenation Project receives environmental clearance despite residents' ire

2 mins

Rasane pledges to turn Kasba Peth garbage-free area

Hemant Rasane, the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Kasba Peth Assembly seat, visited several areas in his constituency on Tuesday along with officials of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

1 min

Lack of demand cripples Khandesh cotton production

COTTON WOES | Only 1.5 lakh bales purchased in Khandesh

1 min

Two cars turn turtles

Two cars turned turtles at the same place within 12 hours on Monday. Fortunately, no lives were lost, but traffic was jammed for hours.

1 min

Mahayuti dominates North Maharashtra

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has faced a resounding defeat in North Maharashtra, with the Mahayuti alliance achieving a near-clean sweep by winning 33 out of 35 seats.

1 min

Woman missing with daughter

A 20-year-old married woman, Vaishnavi Ram Wavadane, has been missing with her 2-year-old daughter, Aaradhya, from Ranjangaon (Shenpunji) in the Waluj area since last Friday.

1 min

RBI Guv discharged from hospital

Reserve Bank Governor, who was hospitalized at a private hospital in Chennai last night following acidity-related complaints, was discharged on Tuesday.

1 min

Mkts snap 2-day rally on weak global trends

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty snapped the two-day rally and closed lower on Tuesday in line with weak global market trends amid concerns over tariff threats by US President-elect Donald Trump.

1 min

Govt plans insurance law changes for unified licence, hiking FDI limit: Sources

Improving insurance penetration

1 min

Essar group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies

Shashikant Ruia, a first-generation entrepreneur who turned a small construction business into an infrastructure conglomerate, died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.

1 min

PSU banks to launch new products in 3-4 mths to ramp up credit growth: Banking Secy

\"Though the banking sector is robust, rising digital frauds are posing a risk to financial sector stability\"

1 min

Ambition to Adversity: Shashi Ruia, Essar, & a cyclone's lasting impact

The passing of Shashi Ruia, who founded Essar Group along with younger brother Ravi Ruia in the late 1960s, brings back memories of Essar's shadow corporate battle with Reliance Industries in the 1990s.

2 mins

Moody's cuts outlook on Adani cos to -ve; Fitch puts two Adani bonds on -ve watch

Ratings agency Moody's said on Tuesday that it has cut the outlook on the ratings of seven Adani entities to 'negative' from 'stable', citing the US indictment of Chairman Gautam Adani and others on alleged bribery charges, while Fitch Ratings put some bonds of the conglomerate on negative watch.

1 min

Vedanta Resources raises $800 mn from global investors via new bond issue

UK-based Vedanta Resources, the parent of India's Vedanta, has raised USD 800 million from global investors through a new bond issue.

1 min

Suraksha Diagnostic eyes ₹846-cr via IPO

Company sets price band at ₹420-441 per share

1 min

Angel One's AMC arm gets Sebi's approval to start MF biz

Fintech player Angel One on Tuesday said its subsidiary Angel One Asset Management Company has received markets regulator Sebi's approval to begin mutual fund operations.

1 min

Zomato opens ₹8,500 crore QIP offering

Food delivery aggregator Zomato has approved and authorised the opening of its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), setting the floor price at Rs 265.91 per share.

1 min

Simaero to invest 200 mn euro to set up flight simulator training centre in India

French company Simaero plans to start its flight simulator training facility in the national capital early next year and invest about 200 million euros in India over ten years.

1 min

'Cong tampered with Statute'

BETWEEN THE LINES | Indira inserted 'secular' & 'socialist' in Preamble during Emergency to 'betray' Ambedkar's vision, alleges UP CM Yogi

1 min

Soren meets PM Modi, invites him for swearing-in ceremony

Acting Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, in his first visit to the national capital after leading his ruling alliance to an unprecedented second straight term in the state.

1 min

Blast kills four women in MP

Four women died and five others were injured after an explosion caused three houses to collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Morena city, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

Cyclone brews in Bay of Bengal

Rain lashes several parts of TN

1 min

₹100 crore fraud probe: Office of Idyllic Goa found deserted

EOC Investigating Officer had obtained a search warrant from the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Margao but when, the staff visited the premises and conducted a search panchanama the office was found empty with no staff or infrastructure

1 min

Goa feels the chill: Mercury dips, marks onset of winter

Goa has been experiencing a noticeable dip in temperatures over the past few days, bringing a refreshing change to the weather.

1 min

AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan seeks central aid for tourism development

Deputy CM highlighted the potential of several tourism projects in the state, including the development of Gandikota, the Godavari River (Akhanda Godavari), and Suryalanka Beach. He requested the immediate release of Rs. 250 crore under the 'Special Assistance to State Capital Investment (SASCI)' package, which was sanctioned for these projects

2 mins

Pawan Kalyan urges for railway overbridge at Pithapuram

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has requested Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to sanction a railway overbridge at Pithapuram and introduce halts for four important trains at the Pithapuram railway station.

1 min

SCR conducts safety inspection in Malkajgiri-Sitafalmandi section

Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook safety inspection in Malkajgiri-Sitafalmandi section today i.e., 26th November, 2024.

1 min

Poultry sector plays crucial role in economy: Sabyasachi Ghosh

Poultry sector contributing 1% to the nation's GDP. Telangana is positioned to play an important role

1 min

Law should be brought in where Muslims don't have voting power: Seer

\"We should be determined to be victorious in our cause; farmers' land should remain with farmers,\" he added.

2 mins

2 leopards captured in village near Bengaluru

A week after a 52-year-old woman was mauled to death by a leopard near Shivagange Hills in Nelamangala taluk, the Forest department has captured two leopards from Kambalu Gollarahatti village, officials said on Tuesday.

1 min

Deputy CM Shivakumar hints at Cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka

Amid speculation that a Cabinet reshuffle was on cards, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday indicated about the possibility of such an exercise in the days ahead, as he noted that few ministers have been given a \"message\" about their term.

1 min

KTUJM to host three-day event today

Kushabhau Thackeray Journalism and Mass Communication University (KTUJM) is set to organize a three-day workshop and exhibition on photography from November 27 to 29.

1 min

SEC reviews poll preparations for Bilaspur, Surguja Divisions

State Election Commissioner, Chhattisgarh Ajay Singh on Tuesday emphasized the importance of ensuring smooth and secure elections while addressing potential challenges.

1 min

Constitution as a reflection of India's rich culture: Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted the Constitution as a reflection of India's rich culture, history, and traditions, symbolizing centuries of struggles and achievements.

1 min

SGCCI team explores trade with Lanka

A delegation of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) led by president Vijay Mewawala visited Sri Lanka and met with the leading exporters under the aegis of Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).

1 min

Crackdown on illegal LED headlights in Ahd

TRAFFIC SAFETY | Such high-intensity lights can blind oncoming drivers, resulting in accidents

1 min

Flights to Rewa, Khajuraho begin

Dy CM Shukla, Khajuraho MP VD Sharma inaugurate air travel

1 min

Reel' life ends 12-yr marriage with mutual consent

Social media villain in around 60% cases of marital disputes, says counsellor

1 min

India assures Iran of 'help' to exit FATF blacklist

The Islamic Republic of Iran has requested support from Eurasian Group member countries, especially India, to help it exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s blacklist.

1 min

India must lead its own climate summit for the Global South

We need a climate summit where the voices of vulnerable nations are heard, and tangible solutions replace empty rhetoric

4 mins

Voters' wisdom stands out

For the Congress, this is a small consolation prize in an otherwise dismal show, where they managed just 16 seats in a House of 288

1 min

An effective dialogue is needed to restore normalcy in Manipur

The Centre has to ensure that the non-biased activities of the security forces need to be visible on the ground

3 mins

Nations divided on plastic waste

As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea on Monday for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, lingering divisions cast doubts on whether a final agreement was in sight.

1 min

UN STAFF ORDERED TO EVACUATE FROM HAITI

The United Nations (UN) has ordered the evacuation of its staff from Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, as clashes between armed gangs, police and civilians intensified in recent days.

1 min

Protestors enter D-Chowk

BATTLE OF WILLS TO FISTICUFFS | Imran's PTI party workers breach lockdown; 6 security men dead; army told to shoot at sight

2 mins

B'desh lawyer killed in clash over Iskcon monk's arrest

A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between the security personnel and followers of Iskcon monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of Chattogram in Bangladesh, police said.

1 min

How does one live a normal life with epilepsy?

Tips to deal with epilepsy

2 mins

Adventure Meets History

From exploring ancient mysteries to uncovering dinosaur fossils, Rannvijay Singha discusses his passion for hosting Mystery Hunter, his love for adventure and more

4 mins

ICC to take a call on Champions Trophy on Friday

WHETHER IT'LL BE HOSTED ENTIRELY IN PAK OR IN HYBRID MODE

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