The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 04, 2024

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December 04, 2024

Martial law turmoil in South Korea

Lawmakers vote to lift martial law hours after it is imposed

1 min

NEVER MOCK AN EVM

In a dramatic turn of events, plans for a symbolic \"re-election\" using ballot papers in Markadwadi village, Maharashtra, were thwarted after the police issued prohibitory orders and warned of legal action.

3 mins

Azad Maidan to host oath-taking, once again

The iconic Azad Maidan in South Mumbai, renowned for hosting political rallies since the Independence movement, protest meetings and later becoming a hub for sports activities, is set to witness another historic event on Thursday.

1 min

Petition against NEET-PG admission policy junked

HC emphasised that the objective of the state policy to balance domicile with merit is reasonable

1 min

Farmers in trouble, need for introspection

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said farmers are in trouble and suffering despite presence of premier institutions like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

1 min

Zaveri Bazaar gold artisan, 18, killed by toppling machinery

The 250kg wire-cutting machine, which toppled, was kept in the centre of the factory premises

1 min

HC reprieve for sales tax officer

In the Rs175 crore fraudulent tax refund case, the Bombay High Court has declared the arrest of sales tax officer Amit Lalge as \"illegal and in gross violation of fundamental rights\".

1 min

BMC apathy turns A ward into a byword for neglect

A Ward, comprising Churchgate, Nariman Point, Ballard Estate, Marine Drive, Cuffe Parade and Colaba, is one of the worst administered

4 mins

Couple held from Chembur for murder of retired banker

The woman had contacted Khaire on learning that he was looking for an alliance after his second wife's death

2 mins

Customs man in CBI net in bribery case

The CBI has launched a probe against a Customs officer from the Special Investigation and Intelligence Branch (Import) (SIIB-I), posted at Nhava Sheva, for allegedly demanding a bribe for releasing a container belonging to a chemical import firm in Vadodara.

1 min

Dipping AQI: New guidelines issued for concrete mix plants

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued fresh guidelines to regulate ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to combat the city's worsening air quality.

1 min

DGGI slaps ₹4.52 crore tax notice on religious trust

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has slapped a Rs 4.52 crore notice on the Guruvayur Devaswom Board for alleged tax evasion.

1 min

Yerawada RMH suffers unhygienic conditions

UNHEALTHY HEALTHCARE | MLA steps in, assures resolution

2 mins

Mahametro to modify new metro route

Mahametro has decided to modify the proposed underground metro line from Swargate to Katraj.

2 mins

Cops find and return lost kid

Wagholi Police on Tuesday found a three-year-old boy who had gone missing from the area within four hours.

1 min

Fake doctor sentenced to RI

In a significant judgement, the Khadki Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Court sentenced a fake doctor practising without a medical degree to two years of rigorous imprisonment.

1 min

UBT SENA BURNS B'DESH FLAG; STAGES PROTEST

AGITATION | Danve opposed Late Anand Dighe's statue at Shiv Stambh

1 min

Duo arrested for killing man

Six months ago, More had allegedly beaten both accused over an old rivalry

1 min

'Don't divert STP fund'

OPPOSITION | MP opposes Union fund diversion for drainage pipes

2 mins

Cloudy weather due to Fengal

The cold wave had grappled the city and the surrounding area for the past few days.

1 min

Shelke new management science director at BAMU

Abhijeet Shelke has been appointed as the director of the Department of Management Science at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU).

1 min

Japanese firms keen to set up semiconductor units in India: Deloitte

Japanese firms are keen to set up semiconductor units in India and they have all the expertise and specialisation to partner with domestic firms, Deloitte has said.

1 min

Over 1.15 crore women SHG members have become Lakhpati Didis: Govt

More than 1.15 crore women SHG members have become 'Lakhpati Didis' with annual household incomes of over Rs 1 lakh, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

1 min

Stock markets extend winning run to third day

BULLS RETURN | Sensex up 597 points, Nifty jumps 181.10 points

1 min

Public sector banks safe; performed exceptionally

Lok Sabha passes Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill

1 min

Sebi directs Trafiksol ITS to refund IPO funds of ₹45 crore to investors

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday directed Trafiksol ITS Technologies to refund Rs 45 crore raised through its IPO, following material misstatements in the firm's prospectus and suspected collusion with a shell entity.

1 min

Mahindra, IndiGo slug it out over '6e' trademark

Mahindra & Mahindra and InterGlobe Aviation, which owns IndiGo airlines, were on Tuesday locked in a tussle over infringement of '6e' trademark, despite the automaker claiming it is in discussions to find an amicable solution.

1 min

PNB Hsg Finance aims to close FY25 with loan book of ₹5,000 crore in affordable segment

With focus on the affordable segment, PNB Housing Finance aims to expand its loan book size to Rs 5,000 crore by the end of the current financial year.

1 min

Tarun Chug meets Karnataka BJP leader to quell rebellion

BJP central leadership deputed senior party functionary Tarun Chug to defuse rebellion in Karnataka unit.

1 min

Nitish may review prohibition soon

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar who had imposed prohibition in the state on the demand of women might consider reviewing prohibition law in view of reports of a good section of them considering that liquor ban was doing more harm to them than benefiting them.

1 min

1.15cr women SHG members became Lakhpati Didis: Govt

More than 1.15 crore women SHG members have become 'Lakhpati Didis' with annual household incomes of over Rs 1 lakh, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

1 min

Fengal brings rain rampage

Schools closed in Karnataka, IMD issues orange alert in Kerala

1 min

10 held in K'taka engg seat scam

Ten people, including a staff member of the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), have been arrested for their alleged involvement in an engineering seat-blocking scam, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

Class 6 student dies in private school in Delhi

A 12-year-old student died under suspicious circumstances at a private school in south-west Delhi on Tuesday morning, police said.

1 min

CCP finally moves to clear Panaji market quagmire

The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has yet again made a move to clear the quagmire in its market where no rents are being paid to it and served yet another notice to some 400 traders occupying space to either clear the dues or vacate.

1 min

12 Telangana cities covered under AMRUT: Union Minister

An amount of Rs 1,663.08 crore was sanctioned for these projects, which includes Central Assistance (CA) of Rs 832.6 crore. The State has submitted utilization of Rs 806.21 crore against Rs 831.52 crore released under AMRUT

1 min

CM suggests expanding Fibernet connectivity to every home

Jeevi Reddy, the newly appointed Chairman of the state Fibernet Corporation, expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu after assuming his new role.

1 min

We will bring back stranded youth from Saudi Arabia

Minister Kondapalli Srinivas assured that the government is taking all necessary steps to bring back the 16 youth who were allegedly cheated by agents and got stranded in Saudi Arabia.

1 min

Karnataka govt asks DCGI to probe Ringer Lactate after maternal deaths

The Karnataka government on Tuesday requested the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to investigate and take necessary action against a West Bengal-based manufacturer, amid concerns that recent maternal deaths in Ballari district could be linked to substandard Ringer Lactate solution supplied by the company.

1 min

CM teaches the Constitution to students, emphasises equality

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took on the role of a teacher at his home office Krishna on Tuesday, delivering an insightful lesson on the Constitution to over 50 students from across Karnataka, officials said.

1 min

Delhi HC to hear D K Shivakumar's plea against ED probe in January 2025

Delhi High Court on Tuesday posted on January 23 a plea by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar against a money laundering probe by the Enforcement Directorate.

1 min

Irregularities in Siddaramaiah's wife case are very evident, says ED

Probe found over 1K other 'illegal' allotments

2 mins

Cong leaders inspects paddy procurement centres

Congress leaders conducted an inspection of paddy procurement centers across Chhattisgarh on Tuesday as part of the party's \"Dhan Kharidi Kendra Chalo Abhiyan\" campaign.

1 min

Differently able protest over misuse of disability

The Chhattisgarh government is facing growing criticism from the Divyangjan community for its failure to address the misuse of the disability quota in public service appointments.

1 min

Police sniffer dogs crack eight cases in six months

In a testament to their exceptional training and instincts, the sniffer dogs of Gujarat Police have played a pivotal role in solving eight high-profile crimes over the past six months.

1 min

20L farmers adopt nano fertilizers

Gujarat, renowned for pioneering innovative initiatives and technologies, is leading the Nano Revolution in agriculture.

1 min

CM Paushtik Alpahar Yojana launched

Under the newly launched Mukhyamantri Paushtik Alpahar Yojana, approximately 41 lakh students from 32,277 schools across Gujarat will be provided nutritious snacks during prayer time, before the start of educational activities in schools.

1 min

4 killed in explosion at Detox India Co.

Ankleshwar, known for its bustling industrial estate, witnessed a tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon when a massive explosion at Detox India Company claimed the lives of four workers and left several others injured.

1 min

VHP's protest against Bangladesh, RSS collecting crowd

BJP leaders have been given targets for gathering people for the demonstration A large number of public is likely to come to Bhopal today

1 min

'Godse a Mahatma, Gandhi evil spirit'

Once again, Kali Charan Maharaj stirs controversy

1 min

Passenger movement in airport rises by nearly 21K in Nov

November saw 20,923 more passengers at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport compared to October when 3,44,519 passengers passed through the airport, according to data released by Airport Authority of India (AAI).

1 min

City to express its anger against persecution of Hindus in B'desh

A mega rally will be taken out on Wednesday morning from Lalbagh to the collector's office to protest against the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh for the past few months.

1 min

Govt must appoint SEC this month

BP Singh's tenure cannot be extended

1 min

Hon'ble PM. victims send postcards en masse for relief

40 YEARS OF BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY

1 min

A higher court in Punjab

In a nation where politicians brazenly flout laws, the sight of Sukhbir Singh Badal donning a sewadar's garb sends a strong message: even the powerful must answer to a higher authority, be it religious, public, or karmic

2 mins

Brain rot a diagnosis

'Brain rot' isn't just a word; it's a mirror, reflecting society's collective march toward a future where critical thinking is a quaint relic of the past. It feels less like a word and more like a diagnosis

1 min

US President's Angola visit aims to counter China

US involvement represents the first alternative from Washington DC to China's Belt and Road Initiative

1 min

Chef urges thieves to donate eatables

A British chef has urged thieves who stole a van with 2,500 savory pies inside to \"do the right thing\" and donate the edible loot to the needy.

1 min

NATO struggling to secure Baltic sea

On Nov. 18, hours after two communication cables were severed in the Baltic Sea, 30 NATO vessels and 4,000 military staff undertook a 12-day drill to step up the transatlantic defence alliance's protection of infrastructure in vital shipping, growing increasingly vulnerable to attack.

1 min

The Roshan Legacy

I waited for Hrithik to bloom into maturity before I launched him, says actor & director Rakesh Roshan

3 mins

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