The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 13, 2024

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December 13, 2024

IT TECHIE'S SUICIDE: WIFE, IN-LAWS FLEE

The mother-in-law and brother-in-law of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide on Monday, fled their home in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, early on Thursday, even as a team of Bengaluru police left for Jaunpur.

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‘One nation, one poll’ gets Cabinet approval

Sources say the Constitution amendment bill for conduct of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies will not require ratification by at least 50 per cent of the states.

2 mins

Sr Pawar retains his political cutting edge

A celebration of cake -- and strategy

2 mins

BJP now shifts focus on local body elections

To strengthen its organisation ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, the BJP will host a grand convention in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar during the first week of January.

1 min

Parbhani: 50 held, prohibitory orders in place

The Parbhani police have detained 50 individuals in connection with the violent protests that erupted in the city following the vandalism of a replica of the Constitution.

1 min

Pawar hints at Dec 14; CM says date yet to be decided

CABINET EXPANSION DATE | Although both Fadnavis and Pawar had separate meetings with Amit Shah, no clarity is forthcoming on the crucial issue

2 mins

ED searches at 19 locations in ₹137cr fraud

PMLA CASE | Dentsu Comms, Suumaya Industries and promoters accused of siphoning off money

2 mins

16th century heritage Thane church vanishes from DP

Catholics in Thane have raised alarm over the exclusion of the ruins of the 16th-century Portuguese-era Our Lady of Mercy Church, Pokhran Road, in the draft of the new development plan (DP) for the city.

1 min

BMC to install second girder of Carnac Bridge

Carnac Bunder ROB, connecting CSMT and Masjid Bunder, was closed to heavy vehicles in 2014

1 min

Man loses ₹59L in digital arrest fraud

The 59-year-old husband of an assistant commissioner of Goods & Services Tax (GST) from Thane lost Rs 59 lakh in a digital arrest fraud.

1 min

Bldr penalised for delaying flat handover to NRI buyer

The Mumbai Suburban Additional District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission reprimanded Chembur-based real estate firm M/s Eveready Builders and its proprietor, Haresh Chandan, for failing to hand over a flat booked by an Indian-origin Canadian resident in 2006.

1 min

Digital complaints flood BMC but solutions remain elusive

With the rising techno-savvy population, citizens now prefer online platforms to register their civic complaints.

2 mins

‘THE WET LEASE SYSTEM SHOULD BE SCRAPPED’

INTERVIEW | A prominent workers’ union leader shares his insights on issues plaguing the wet lease system, the Kurla accident, and its long-term implications

2 mins

HC reprimands BMC, police for failure to curb hawking

Taking serious note of the menace of illegal hawkers, the Bombay High Court asserted that the common man has fundamental rights that cannot be compromised.

1 min

Man gets 20yrs in jail for sexual assault on minor

A special POCSO court sentenced a 33-year-old neighbour to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl at his residence.

1 min

12 horses used in illegal race on EEH sent to rehabilitation

In the recent court proceedings regarding an illegal horse cart race organised on Eastern Express Highway, the court has granted a Maharashtra-based sanctuary interim custody of 12 horses as a result of PETA India's intervention.

2 mins

'Preventing minor from meeting her mother amounts to cruelty'

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has held that preventing a minor child from meeting her mother amounts to cruelty and harassment.

1 min

No court relief for Coca-Cola

In a setback for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, the Bombay High Court has refused to quash proceedings initiated against it by a magistrate's court in Jalna district for selling adulterated beverages.

1 min

Judge among 4 booked for seeking bribe

The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday registered a case against a district and sessions judge in Satara district and three others for allegedly demanding Rs 5 lakh bribe for a favourable decision on the bail plea of an accused.

1 min

PCMC to reopen pending complaints

Between Nov 1 and Dec 9, PCMC resolved a total of 8,076 complaints through Smart Sarathi

1 min

CBI arrests advocate

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a panel advocate of Indian Bank, Kolhapur, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs1.70 lakh from a complainant, agency officials said on Wednesday.

1 min

Titan showroom burgled; valuables worth ₹20L stolen

Twenty-two burglaries have been reported in the past 19 days. Cash and valuables worth over Rs1 crore have been stolen, while the police are yet to apprehend the culprits.

1 min

‘Gurushala’ initiative for ashram schools

In a bid to improve the quality of education in government-run ashram schools for Scheduled Tribe students, the Tribal Development Department has launched an innovative initiative, 'Gurushala', in collaboration with the Pratham Education Foundation, New Delhi.

1 min

Innovative businesses needed: Jt Secy Bansal

\"The Union government is committed to strengthening the cooperative sector through the 'Sahakar Se Samruddhi' scheme, but innovative businesses are needed to strengthen the sector,\" opined the Joint Secretary of The Union Cooperative Department, Pankaj Kumar Bansal.

1 min

TB detection drive begins in CS Nagar

Under the Union government’s ‘Tuberculosis Free’ campaign, the Central TB Department, with the assistance of the Serum Institute of India, has initiated a CY-TB checking drive in the district to detect TB infection.

1 min

Man booked under POCSO

A 24-year-old man has been booked under the POCSO Act and rape charges for allegedly raping a minor girl residing in the Dindori Road area.

1 min

Energy transition should be done without compromising growth: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday underlined the need to be cautious about energy transition and said that it should be done without compromising growth.

1 min

Need not worry about high imports as long as exports' share rising: Comm Secy

India should not be overly concerned about imports as long as exports' share continues to grow, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Thursday.

1 min

Indian GDP to be of $9 tn if growth is aggressive

India's economy is on track to surpass the USD 7 trillion mark by 2030 even under the conservative growth estimates, according to Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.

1 min

RIL SIGNS $12-13 BN OIL IMPORT DEAL WITH RUSSIA'S ROSNEFT

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has signed a deal to import crude oil worth USD 12-13 billion a year from Russia's Rosneft for 10 years, sources said.

1 min

India should remain open to investments from China: Panagariya

However, developed countries are accepting investments from China in any particular sector

1 min

NCLAT appoints NBCC as consultant to complete Supertech's 16 hsg projects

Insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT has appointed state-owned NBCC as a project management consultant to complete debt-ridden realty firm Supertech Ltd's 16 real estate projects at a cost of nearly Rs 9,500 crore, a move that will provide relief to thousands of homebuyers.

1 min

Govt mulls proposal to impose safeguard duty on steel imports

The government is considering a proposal to impose safeguard duty on steel imports, Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Thursday.

1 min

SWITCH Mobility unveils EiV12 & E1 low floor e-city buses

SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, on Wednesday launched two low-floor electric city buses-EiV12 and E1-equipped with chassis-mounted batteries, expanding its product portfolio, a top official said.

1 min

Flying Just Got Expensive: ATF Price Increase Explained

For those planning to fly, air travel might soon become expensive as Indian oil companies have raised prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

1 min

Nifty continues to consolidate

Nifty has to continue to hold 24500 zones for an up move towards 24700 then 24850 zones

2 mins

BRIMS receives NAAC Accreditation with A Grade

Dr VN Bedekar Institute of Management Studies (BRIMS), a renowned management institute in Thane, has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded an A Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its Cycle 2 evaluation.

2 mins

Rahul holds 'secret' meeting with Hathras victim's family

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Bulgadi village in Hathras district to meet the family of a 2020 rape victim whose tragic death had ignited nationwide protests.

1 min

ONOP: Attack on democracy, Mamata tears into Centre

POLL DEBATE | It's an attempt to centralise power, alleges Bengal chief minister

2 mins

Wayanad relief fund: Can only spare ₹61.53cr, Kerala tells HC

The Kerala Government told the High Court on Thursday that though it has Rs 638.97 crore in the State Disaster Relief Fund, it can spare only Rs 61.53 cr for the Wayanad landslide victims as it has to meet previous commitments.

1 min

Soren: Our priority is to ensure visible development on ground

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren addressed the Assembly on Thursday, stating that the coalition government formed in 2019 laid the foundation for the state's development, and now, it is time to build on that foundation.

1 min

Will pay $2,100/month: Kejri's poll promise to Delhi women

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that every woman of the capital will get monthly monetary assistance of Rs 1,000/month and this would be raised to Rs 2,100 if the party is voted to power in upcoming Assembly elections.

1 min

7 Maoists eliminated in Bastar

Toll may increase, claims state police

1 min

2 Nepalese drown in Chamoli, 1 missing

The bodies of two Nepali labourers were recovered from the Dhauli Ganga river in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, police said on Thursday.

1 min

TN, Kerala & K'taka brace for heavy rain

MONSOON FURY | IMD issues 'Red alert' for Kerala, schools shut in several parts of TN

1 min

B'desh may join Vijay Diwas event

A Bangladesh delegation is likely to attend the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata on December 16, which marks the Indian armed forces' historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.

1 min

In-principle consent for Sunburn at Dhargal, but court nod awaited

The Tourism Department has granted in-principle approval to the organizers of Sunburn -- Spacebound Web Labs Pvt Ltd -- for hosting Electronic Dance Music Festival (EDM) from December 28-30 at Dhargal-Pernem.

1 min

Jobs-for-cash: ED sets sights on money laundering angle

AWAITS FILES FROM POLICE, SAYS IT WILL INVESTIGATE CASES IN ‘TOTALITY’

1 min

Translocated banyan tree yet to show signs of life

Parts of tree virtually dead, claims botanist

1 min

Uneven road, sinking pits near South dist hospital pose danger to motorists

The stretch of the highway along the South Goa District Hospital to Davondem has literally turned into an accident prone zone.

1 min

UP brings Mahakumbh pitch to Goa, launches road show

The Uttar Pradesh government chose Goa, a rival tourism hotspot, to launch a road show promoting the upcoming Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj.

1 min

Snap water & power to traffic challan defaulters

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered police to cut electricity and water supply to houses if traffic challans are not paid.

2 mins

TGGENCO Principal Secretary reviews power supply position

Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (TGGENCO) (Energy) Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, has reviewed the present power supply position in the state at Vidyut Soudha on Wednesday.

1 min

Mahadev betting app promoters spotted in Pt. Pradeep Mishra prog

Bhupesh Baghel mocked Sai and Modi govt on the issue

1 min

Centre reinstates IPS G P Singh

The Union Home Ministry has reinstated senior IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh to service following a directive from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT).

1 min

Seven Naxals killed, toll may increase indicates Bastar police

■ 1000 security forces involved in the anti-Naxal operation ■ 7 Maoists gunned down in anti-Maoists operation in Bastar

1 min

Mahant counters BJP Govt's one-year achievement claims

Leader of Opposition in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, Dr. Charan Das Mahant, criticized the Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for what he claimed were false claims made at a press conference highlighting the government's achievements over the past year.

1 min

Public trust, development milestones: CM Sai

ONE YEAR OF GOVERNMENT | CM meets Press

1 min

GAVIER LAKE A SANCTUARY FOR WINTERING

Surat's Gavier Lake has become a winter retreat for thousands of migratory birds, transforming the area into a thriving ecosystem.

1 min

Police shares flyer to make people aware of 'Digital Arrest'

Officials urged people to use the flyer as social media DP and on other platforms

1 min

Rs 16 lakh withdrawn from freedom fighter's widow pension account

Bajaria police have arrested two persons, including a post office staffer who withdrew Rs 16 lakh from the pension account of the widow of a freedom fighter using a stolen cheque.

1 min

GOVT PLANS TO PIP SOUTHERN STATES IN HEALTH, EDU: YADAV

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is completing one year in office. In one year, he has taken several decisions on important issues pending for a long time.

3 mins

Four-day RSS Ghosh camp in city from Dec 31

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to participate on the last day

1 min

6K people facing mobile network problem in Maoist-hit villages

More than 6,000 people living in Maoist-hit villages are facing mobile phone network problem.

1 min

Pioneering Women of Mumbai: Unsung Heroes of Social Reform and Feminism

A walk through Girgaon and Gamdevi highlights the remarkable women who shaped Mumbai's reformist history.

5 mins

Trump invites Xi for his inauguration

US President-elect Donald Trump has invited his soon-to-be Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for his inauguration ceremony at the White House on January 20.

1 min

US President's record single-day clemency

Joe Biden commutes 1,500 sentences, pardons 39

1 min

Plea filed to speed up Hindu monk's case

Rabindra Ghosh, Chinmoy Das' lawyer claims his client was detained in a 'false and fabricated case'

1 min

India hails historic feat of young Gukesh

To become the world champion at the age of 18 is no small feat, says five-time world champion Anand

2 mins

GUKESH'S GOLDEN DREAM FULFILLED

CHESS WORLD C'SHIPS | Beats Liren after a nerve-wracking showdown to herald a new era of dominance for Indian players

2 mins

Explosive Mumbai face resilient Baroda; Delhi face MP

Mumbai, the 2022 champions, were largely untested in Group E and easily qualified for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy knockouts. Their first real test came against Vidarbha in the last eight match on Wednesday.

1 min

'I'm neither that professional nor old enough to give advice'

Mohanlal talks Barroz, filmmaking, and the future of Indian cinema

1 min

Manjari reflects on success

I've come a long way while it still feels like I'm only getting started, says Manjari Fadnnis

1 min

Bajpayee talks cinema evolution

Churning in Hindi cinema forcing filmmakers to think differently, says Manoj Bajpayee

1 min

Chess gets a new king-Indian & youngest

CHENNAI'S GUKESH WINS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT 18

1 min

40 teams, 13,000 players in Nat'l Shooting Championship

OLYMPIAN VIJAY KUMAR PLANS TO HANG BOOTS

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