The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 29, 2024

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December 29, 2024

French heresy: Non-alcoholic Bordeaux wine is here to stay!

In the vineyards of Bordeaux, the unthinkable has happened. Wine without alcohol has arrived.

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Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Mumbai

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Our Opposition To Crosspathy Remains

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra issued a statement on Friday allowing homeopathy doctors to prescribe allopathic medicines.

1 min

Actress moves MSWC against BJP MLA Dhas

Actress Prajakta Mali has filed a complaint with the Maharashtra State Women's Commission (MSWC) against BJP MLA Suresh Dhas for dragging her name in his attempt to target NCP minister Dhananjay Munde in the Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case.

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Elderly out for bank work hit by motorbike

An 85-year-old pedestrian was fatally hit by a two-wheeler while crossing the road in Powai on Friday.

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Partymen booked for extortion

The accused sought ₹5 lakh for letting road work to begin, alleges complainant

1 min

Mantralaya-Metro subway takes shape

Being constructed at a cost of ₹99.8 cr, the underground subway is likely to become operational in 2025

1 min

Major fire at Kurla godown; none injured

A major fire broke out at a godown in Wajid Ali compound, Saki Naka, Kurla West, on early Saturday morning.

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Which way I fly is hell: 100 IndiGo pax face 16-hour delay

Over 100 passengers flying from Mumbai to Istanbul were stuck at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for more than 16 hours after their Istanbul-bound IndiGo flight was cancelled owing to a technical glitch.

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Transport min visits rickety bus depot, assures mod setup

A day after The Free Press Journal highlighted the pathetic condition of the state transport (ST) bus depot in Bhayandar (Spotlight on Bhayandar Depot, Dec 27), the newly appointed transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, took cognizance of the report and inspected the facility on Saturday afternoon.

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Liquor shops in Kharghar: Activists plan to meet CM

A group of activists in Kharghar is planning to meet the chief minister over the growing number of liquor shops in the Navi Mumbai node, which is a hub for educational institutions.

1 min

Taljai Tekdi deteriorates

ALARMING | Poor facilities and drunkards raise safety concerns

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MNGL Hikes CNG Price

Gas distribution company Maharashtra Natural Gas Ltd (MNGL) has hiked the retail price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Pune city by ₹1.10, starting from 12 am on Saturday.

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School principal drowns off Kashid

The principal of a Pune-based school drowned off Kashid beach in Maharashtra's Raigad district, a police official said on Saturday.

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Goa-manufactured illegal liquor seized

In a significant operation by the flying squad of the State Excise Department's Pune Division, illegal Goa-manufactured liquor and other items worth a total of Rs31.23 lakh were seized on Friday.

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No Proposal for Four New Vande Bharat Trains

Several media reports recently claimed that the railway administration had decided to launch four additional Vande Bharat Express trains from Pune.

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Veteran journalist passes away at 77

Veteran journalist Kiran Thakur passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 77.

1 min

Traffic diversions on Jan 1

Due to the Bhima Koregaon anniversary, a massive turnout is anticipated on Jan 1.

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BAMU to initiate 'School Connect'

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) will implement the State Higher Education Department's 'School Connect Campaign' by visiting various colleges between Jan 1 and 15.

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4 Ex-Durrani Group Corporators Join Saeed Khan Group

Four former corporators of the former MLA Babajani Durrani group left him and joined Saeed Khan's group in his office in Mumbai on Saturday.

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50 Arrested in Connection With Sambhal Violence

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Sambhal, Shrish Chandra on Saturday said that a total of 50 people have been arrested in connection with the violence near the Jama Masjid area in Sambhal district on November 24.

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Imams condemn Bangla atrocities

All India Imam Association's general secretary Faizan Munner on Saturday met Swami Parmatmananda and condemned the attacks on the minorities residing in the neighbouring Bangladesh.

1 min

Maha Kumbh: Fake booking websites swindling devotees

Cyber fraudsters have turned the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela into a lucrative target, luring devotees with fake promises of VIP bathing experiences and luxury accommodations.

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Ayodhya hotels sold out, Ram Temple 'darshan' timings extended

The temple town of Ayodhya is gearing up for a massive influx of devotees and tourists as the new year approaches, marking the end of the first English calendar year since the grand consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple was held on January 22.

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Ajit Pawar NCP Announces 1st Candidates' List for Delhi Poll

The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) has officially announced its first-phase candidates for the upcoming Delhi Vidhan Sabha Election 2025.

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SC pulls up Punjab govt over Dalliwal's non-hospitalisation

In a special sitting on Saturday, the Supreme Court pulled up the Punjab government over its failure to hospitalise farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death.

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BJP scraps 9 dists, 3 divs created by Cong

The BJP government in Rajasthan scraped 9 out of 17 districts and all 3 divisions formed during the Ashok Gehlot rule.

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2 Nabbed for Grenade Attack in Amritsar

Punjab police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two members of a narco-terror module being operated by foreign-based handlers, who had also allegedly lobbed a hand-grenade at the Islamabad area police station in Amritsar on December 17.

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Heavy Snowfall Cripples Kashmir, Himachal; Thousands Stranded

Rain Reign | Downpour Triggers Chilly Conditions in Jaipur, Other Parts of Raj

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Militants open fire, injure 4

Manipur CM Biren condemns attack, calls for calm and unity

1 min

FDA Cracks Down on Food Outlets as Tourism Peaks

CALANGUTE STALLS RAIDED, GOODS CONFISCATED

1 min

HYDRAA to become more active in New Year, plans ready: Ranganath

Boundaries of 1025 new lakes are being established. FM radio will be started in Hyderabad to disseminate information about HYDRAA. Illegal structures are being identified through satellite images

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Locals raise alarm over contaminated drinking water

Residents of Chinta Bavi and Doodh Bavi areas under the Mettuguda division in the Secunderabad constituency raised concerns about contaminated drinking water on Saturday.

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Youth kills father to get ₹30L claim

In a shocking incident at Dongri Gherosi Colony near Koppa in Periyapatna taluk, a 27-year-old youth allegedly murdered his father to claim an insurance amount of ₹30 lakh.

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ED to probe corruption angle in transport dept

DID MONEY CHANGE HANDS? SPE fails to bring to light the role of any official in scam

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Docs stage protest at MYH, demand justice for Dr Sahu

Homeopath practitioners staged a demonstration at MY Hospital on Saturday, demanding strict action against those responsible for the murder of Dr Sunil Sahu.

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8 Hospitalised After Chlorine Gas Leak

Eight workers were hospitalized after a chlorine gas leak at Garoth Municipal Council's water filter plant on Saturday morning.

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POLICE CLUELESS EVEN AFTER 24 HOURS

Police were clueless about the killers of doctor Sunil Sahu even after 24 hours of the incident.

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8th Summit: GIS at Indira Gandhi National Museum

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the Global Investors Summit (GIS) is a global congregation and there should be no shortcomings in the arrangements.

1 min

Taxing Tale Of Twin Cities

Drawing from the Chandigarh-Panchkula example, a nationwide study could be conducted to explore the relationship between state tax rates and the benefits returned to citizens

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The Reticent PM Bids Adieu

The demise of our former PM, Dr Manmohan Singh, will leave a huge void in India's politics, economics and the ethics of parliamentary behaviour.

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Time for B'desh to pay for misdeeds

THE CRISIS has led orders previously placed to B'desh Cos now to take the course to Indian textile hubs

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Musk censoring 'those who disagree' on X?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk faces backlash from conservatives over alleged censorship on X, formerly Twitter.

1 min

Putin 'sorry' for plane crash, mum on fault

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has apologised to the President of neighbouring Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for the downing of a commercial airliner in Russian airspace, in which 38 people were killed - but stopped short of saying Russia was responsible.

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Clark expects Kohli, Konstas to bury the barging hatchet

The India batter had bumped Konstas at the MCG

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Gutsy Reddy's maiden ton keeps India afloat

FOURTH TEST | With the flat deck not offering much to the bowlers, saving the Test match shouldn't be a big deal

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Sundar all praise for Reddy's MCG heroics

Reddy's 105 not out and his 127-run stand for the eighth wicket with Washington took India to 358/9

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Carslen Disqualified

Defending champion 'pretty tired' of FIDE's dress code policies

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Juliette favourite for Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy

Juliette and Zuccaro line up a very keenly contest for the Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy, the feature event in the Mumbai meeting to be held at The Mahalaxmi Race course here on Sunday.

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Bollywood's Lost Year

When Hindi cinema failed to deliver at the box office and Telugu pan-Indian films ruled

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Food of the Year

Izakayas became a popular hangout in 2024. Here's looking at the trend

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Exercise of the Year: Chair Yoga & Chair Pilates

Jobs that cause us to sit extensively take a toll on posture and overall health, too.

1 min

Rising above the Clutter

Over the past few years, one feature of the Indian recorded indie music scene has been the clutter of releases.

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Scams 2024

Different sectors were hit by scams and frauds, here's uncovering a few

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For quick energy boost when tired

Feeling tired after physical work is a common thing for some. But some people feel tired and low physically and mentally, without any reason, that is not normal.

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Best succulents for Bonsai

Discover easy-to-maintain succulents perfect for your creative bonsai journey

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Untangle furs

Cats, in general, are very tidy and meticulous about their appearance.

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Bark To Basics

Understand why your dog won't listen and simple ways to fix it

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Sarab Khanijou: Unfolding an extraordinary journey

Coming from a rich legacy of tweed manufacturing in the hills of Uttarakhand, Sarab Khanijou has carved out a distinctive niche in Indian menswear.

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Numerology Predictions for 2025

Theme for 2025: Release, let go, conclude, complete.

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G 580 to boast futuristic luxury

Mercedes-Benz India, the nation's leading luxury carmaker, is gearing up to dazzle the audience at the Bharat Mobility Show 2025.

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Ola's limited edition scooter boasts real 24k gold accents

Ola Electric, India's leading electric vehicle brand, has unveiled the exclusive 'Sona' edition of its flagship S1 Pro electric scooter.

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