The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 26, 2024

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September 26, 2024

Bank officer, 45, collapses at work

A female bank officer passed away under suspicious circumstances in her office in Lucknow on Tuesday afternoon.

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SHAME OLD STORY

PARTING SHOT | Last of Sept rains plunge city into slough of despair; widespread waterlogging & traffic chaos; netizens share visuals of submerged cars and water in homes

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Tracks go under, CR services hit in peak hrs

Rain havoc on Wednesday caused extensive waterlogging on the railway tracks between Vidyavihar and Kanjurmarg.

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When the drama's so good, you just have to hit replay!

There was a time when Rahul Gandhi wore the awkward title of \"Pappu\" like a badge of honour in Indian politics.

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SR CITIZEN RAPED BY MAN, 23

A 23-year-old man is alleged to have raped an 85-year-old woman after dragging her down the stairs of her residential building in Pune.

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COME CLEAN OR ELSE: HC

CUSTODY DEATH: Court asks searching questions even as it says it is not suspecting the police

4 mins

MU says no protests without permission

New diktat follows those issued by IIT Bombay & TISS

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Binance says it helped ED uncover ₹400 crore scam

Cooperation resulted in arrest of four individuals allegedly linked to an online gaming racket

1 min

CBI probe into ₹525cr Cox & Kings loan default

YES BANK FRAUD | Holiday operator's promoter Ajay Ajit Peter Kerkar, Urshila Kerkar, and three others named in FIR

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Bawankule defends trust at the centre of land row

Days after the Cabinet turned down the Revenue Department's proposal for \"direct allotment\" of five hectares of land (12.35 acres) in Nagpur for educational purposes to Shri Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Sansthan, Koradi, headed by Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state BJP chief defended the sansthan.

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HC raps govt for ignoring safety panel

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday reprimanded the government for not failing to give information to the members of the committee set up to look into the guidelines for the safety and security of children in schools following the sexual assault on two minor girls inside school premises by a cleaning staff in Badlapur in August.

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Shah an 'undesirable' person, says Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah, calling him a 'bajarbunge' (an undesirable person).

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Maha agency on radar for recruitment anomalies

The CBI has launched a probe into the recruitment process of watchmen at Food Corporation of India (FCI) facilitated through a Nagpur-based agency.

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Two senior BMC officials transferred

Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani transferred two deputy commissioners (DMC) on Wednesday.

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Jarange-Patil ends hunger strike, citing ‘sentiments’

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Wednesday called off his indefinite fast, nine days after its launch for the OBC quota demand, citing pleas from members of the Maratha community to withdraw his hunger strike.

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Guns not just for show: CM on encounter

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that the police shot Akshay Shinde, the man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Badlapur last month, in self-defence.

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Residential rentals soar in western suburbs

The residential rental market in Mumbai's western suburbs has witnessed a sharp increase, driven by rising demand and limited supply of quality homes, according to data shared by Zapkey.com research.

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BMC to acquire land for Gargai Dam forest compensation

To address the shortfall of 171 hectares for forest compensation related to the Gargai Dam project, the BMC will acquire land from a private owner.

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BMC chief calls for local measures to combat air pollution

Gagrani instructed officials to focus on managing risks more effectively to foster a green perspective

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HC quashes post facto clearances for CRZ violations

The Bombay High Court has quashed a February 2021 office memorandum (OM) issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEFCC), which allowed post facto clearance of projects violating Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

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"Act on illegal constructions in Pydhonie"

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, presided over by Justice KK Tated, has directed the municipal commissioner and the chief executive officer of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to take immediate action concerning illegal constructions in Ali-Umer Streets, Pydhonie.

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Illegal alterations razed in Breach Candy

The BMC demolished illegal alterations of restaurants and shops on Bhula Desai Road near Tata Gardens, Breach Candy, on Wednesday.

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Hybrid funeral: Recyclable coffin is answer

With more churches in Mumbai promoting shroud burials and some outrightly discouraging coffins, a funeral undertaker in Thane is offering a hybrid funeral of sorts - a shroud burial using a lavish coffin that is later reused.

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2 ex-firemen abduct bldr's son for ₹40cr

The Ambernath police have arrested 10 persons for allegedly kidnapping the son of a builder and seeking a ransom of Rs40 crore.

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Court warns cops, prison officials over absence of blast accused

The special MCOCA court has warned the Navi Mumbai police as well as officials of Taloja prison for non-production of the accused in the court for want of police escorts.

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Zeeshan Siddiqui leads joint meeting in Santacruz

Bandra East MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui convened a joint meeting with residents' associations, BMC officials from the H/East ward, and traffic police to address issues faced by citizens.

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388 villages left out from eco list

ECOLOGICAL THREAT | Opposition over excluding villages from ecologically sensitive areas in Ghats

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Advocate files PIL in HC against BMC, MLA

After the Free Press Journal highlighted the multi-crore 'pressure cooker scam' allegedly perpetrated by the BMC and MLA Dilip Lande, the matter has reached the Bombay High Court.

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Sharp drop in Sarvankar°s performance ahead of polls

PRAJA REPORT'S HEADS-UP | Persistent civic issues plaguing Mahim include redevelopment delays, traflic congestion, hawker menace, poor healthcare

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Cricketer Iyer, mom buy Worli flat for ₹2.9cr

Costing ₹55,238 per sq ft, the unit measures 525 sq ft

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Two get bail from HC in Pereira drugs plant case

GANJA IN TROPHY | Court cites little quantity of drugs, says no point in continuing custody

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BMC sends notice to Juhu nightclub

The Nines Bar has encroached on space acquired for Irla nullah's widening, reveals the FPJ investigation

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Finally, BMC intern docs draw hikes

The demand to hike the stipend of the doctors interning at the BMC-run medical and dental colleges has been finally met.

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HC seeks 5-yr info on BMC nursing homes

HC irked over absence of JJ dean in alleged medical negligence case, resulting in deaths of newborn, mother

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PCMC surveys the blue flood line of three rivers

The Encroachment Department of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently conducted a survey of constructions within the blue flood line of three rivers—Pavana, Mula and Indrayani.

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Governor urges MIT-ADT grads to chase their dreams

The seventh convocation ceremony of MIT-ADT University was held in high spirits, with over 2,972 students receiving their degrees in a grand event attended by dignitaries, parents and students from across the country.

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District Court-Swargate Metro inauguration by PM Modi today

PUNE MATTERS | The prime minister's fifth visit in connection with city metro today

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MP Nimbalkar lauds Valanj

MP Omraje Nimbalkar praised the social work of Nandkumar Valanj for the people of the Mulshi area, emphasising that Milind Valanj is successfully carrying forward his father's legacy.

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BJP will contest Wadgaon Sheri: Jagdish Mulik

Days after writing a letter to the voters of the Wadgaon Sheri assembly constituency, former BJP MLA Jagdish Mulik has reiterated that the BJP will contest the seat.

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Sebastian's death: EY office lacked labour welfare permit

The Maharashtra Labour Department investigation has revealed that the Ernst & Young (EY) office in Pune, which employed the 26-year-old Anna Sebastian, who died allegedly due to an \"overwhelming workload\", was operating without a mandatory registration under the state's Shops and Establishments Act.

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112 villages included in PM Janman scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Janajati Unnat Gram Abhiyaan Yojana has been extended to 112 villages across 12 talukas in Jalgaon district, as part of the government's effort to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities.

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Jayakwadi Dam gates opened again on 25/9

WATER INFLUX | Following the rain, the administration is now releasing 9,432 cusec water from 18 gates in the Godavari basin

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BJP likely to contest 5 seats in Nashik: Shah to assess situation

ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS | Speculations are rife that former Union minister Dr Bharti Pawar may contest as a candidate from Dindori, her home turf

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Preparations of Navratri at Mahurgadh

Thousands of devotees visit the Mahurgadh (Renukamata Mandir) during the Navratri festival and hence the preparations for the Navratri are in full swing now.

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Heavy rain disrupts life

Heavy rain that occurred after a gap of around 20 days on Monday and Tuesday in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar affected the routine life of the residents.

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12 get life sentence for mob lynching after 9 yrs

Nine years ago, a mob murdered a youth sitting on the steps of a temple by hitting his head with stones after abusing him for his caste.

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Conflicting claims emerge over sandalwood seized at Mhasrul

The investigation into the sandalwood seized by the Forest Department at Mhasrul seems to be mired in confusion.

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Elderly woman assaulted, robbed

Haranabai Vithoba Pekhale, a resident of Pangri, was alone at a settlement near the village when unknown thieves assaulted her and stole her jewellery around midnight on Sunday, Sep 22.

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Sebi's Sep 30 Board meet expected to have big-ticket announcements on F&O, FPIs

The members who constitute the governing body of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) are to meet on September 30.

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bp board meets in India reflecting importance of the country

The board of global energy giant bp plc is holding its meeting in India, reflecting the importance of the country and its confidence in the opportunities it presents, the firm said on Wednesday.

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No plans to open up dairy sector in any FTAs: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said dairy is a sensitive sector in India as it involves livelihood issues of small farmers and there are no plans to give duty concessions under any Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in this area.

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‘Make in India’ initiative helped boost mfg, exports, strengthening economy

The Modi government's flagship initiative 'Make in India' launched 10 years ago has helped the country boost exports, push investments and promote manufacturing.

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Expecting FDI to rise to $100 bn/yr: DPIIT Secy

India is receiving foreign direct investments (FDI) of USD 70-80 billion every year and is expected to hit USD 100 billion per annum in the coming years, a top government official said on Wednesday.

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Gilts end up on hope of cut in borrowing plan for FY24-25

Government bond prices ended sharply higher on Wednesday in anticipation of a cut in the gross borrowing plan for 2024-25 (Apr-Mar), dealers said. An overnight fall in US Treasury yields also aided a rise in prices earlier in the day.

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Gold hits new all-time high of ₹77,850/10 gm

Gold prices surged Rs 900 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 77,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a rally in precious metal rates in the global markets, according to All India Sarafa Association.

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Sensex ends above record 85K level, Nifty scales 26K mount

VOLATILE TRADE | Markets surge on fag-end buying

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FM asks AIIB to facilitate low-income countries to avail financial resources

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said AIIB should continue to focus on a client-centric approach and facilitate member countries, particularly low-income countries to avail financial resources through technical assistance.

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India's foodgrain production hits record 332.22 mn tonne in 2023-24

India's foodgrain production reached a record 332.22 million tonne in the 2023-24 crop year ended June, driven by bumper wheat and rice output, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

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Chief economists bullish on India: WEF survey

A majority of chief economists have shown a cautious optimism about the global economy with India's robust performance making South Asia the best performer worldwide, a survey showed on Wednesday.

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GE Aviation works on making engines more flexible, fungible

GE Aerospace, whose GEnx commercial aviation engines have completed two million flight hours with South Asian airlines, works on making its engines more flexible and fungible so that carriers can operate them even in extreme conditions, according to a senior company official.

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I-T dept launches tax evasion probe against Hinduja Global Solutions

The Income Tax department has initiated a probe into the alleged evasion of tax liabilities amounting to Rs 2,700 crore by the Hinduja Group linked to a sale transaction of group company Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) to another subsidiary NXTDigital.

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Govt sets up spl team to address grievances related to MCA21 portal

There have been some issues faced by the stakeholders in using the portal

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Vedanta board to mull 4th interim dividend on Oct 8

Mining major Vedanta Ltd on Wednesday said its board will meet on October 8 to consider and approve the fourth interim dividend for 2024-25.

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India's aviation sector: Powerhouse of growth

India's aviation sector has experienced remarkable growth since the economic reforms of the 1990s. In 2024, it surpassed Brazil and Indonesia to become the third-largest domestic aviation market, following the USA and China.

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Aditya Birla Renewables raises ₹2,500 cr through NCDs

Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd (ABReL) has raised Rs 2,500 crore from markets through allotment of non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis. ABReL is a subsidiary of Aditya Birla group firm Grasim.

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Adani discusses aircraft services partnership with Bombardier CEO

Adani Group Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani held a high-level meeting with Eric Martel, CEO of Bombardier, on Tuesday, to discuss transformative partnerships in Aircraft Services, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), as well as defence.

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SC questions NCLAT verdict approving settlement of BCCI claim of ₹158.9 cr by Byju's

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the verdict of insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT setting aside the insolvency proceedings against Byju's and approving its Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with the BCCI.

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Fashion retailers likely to see up to 15% revenue growth in FY25

Fashion retailers are likely to record revenue growth of up to 15 per cent in FY25 on the back of network expansion, according to a report by ratings agency Icra.

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Reliance Power subsidiary Rosa Power prepays ₹850-cr debt

Rosa Power, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, has prepaid Rs 850 crore of its debt to Singapore-based lender Varde Partners, sources said.

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Centre asks TN to resolve Samsung workers' strike

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and urged swift resolution of workers' strike at the Sriperumbudur plant of Samsung Electronics, a source said.

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Textiles, FMCG products account for 90% of illicit trade into India

The illicit market in textiles and apparel, packaged goods, personal and household care, alcohol, and tobacco has expanded faster in India and is undermining legitimate businesses, according to a report.

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Expensive valuations may keep gains in check

NSE's India VIX, a gauge of expected market volatility in the near term, fell 7.37% to 12.41.

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Modi resorts to verbal 'carpet bombing' on Cong

HARYANA ELECTION | BJP has made northern state one of the top rankers in industry and agriculture sectors, says PM

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56% turnout in phase 2; diplomats witness poll

A turnout of 56.05% voters was recorded on Wednesday in the second phase of polling for 26 seats in the J&K assembly poll.

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Shrinate: BJP has a game behind Kangana's mask

AICC national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Wednesday said BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s statement on the three farm laws reflected her party’s attitude towards farmers.

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Soren: Rat-like RSS invaded J'khand, BJP bought netas

Ranchi: CM Hemant Soren likened RSS to \"rats\" and accused both BJP and RSS of attempting to undermine communal harmony in Jharkhand for electoral gains.

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‘Govt used GST, note ban as weapons to aid friends’

Sopore apple will reach foreign shores, says Rahul

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UP demolitions trigger 'unrest'

Several razed sites were built under PMAY

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Plea on Ajmer Sharif Dargah denounced

Syed Naseeruddin Chishti, the chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council and successor of the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, on Wednesday, condemned a Hindu outfit's plea in the Rajasthan court which claimed that Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built on temple.

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Raj ruckus over Rahul's speeches

STRONG STAND | Joshi wants RaGa's passport cancelled, says his speeches can hit int'l relations

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Govt to roll out unique 12-digit ID for students

AIMS TO STREAMLINE ALL ACADEMIC RECORDS AND TRACK PROGRESS; PART OF ‘ONE NATION, ONE STUDENT' INITIATIVE

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Twist in Karwar murder: Prime suspect found dead at Betim

CAUSE OF DEATH STILL UNCLEAR; PROBE INTENSIFIES

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Financial crunch pulls plug on Goa's EV subsidy scheme

BRAKES ON GREEN MOBILITY?

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Bhutani Infra gets panchayat notice

FIRM DIRECTED TO COMPLY WITH PDA REGULATIONS

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Driver of pickup van dumping debris in Margao fined ₹5,000

MMC officials tell labourers to load debris back into vehicle

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‘PM Modi working as per Deendayal Upadhyaya's theory’

BJP OBC Morcha national president, Parliamentary Board member and MP Dr K Laxman, BJP national executive member Etela Rajender today took part in the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya birth anniversary celebrations held at State party office here.

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‘Govt to establish Sports University, Academy next year: CM Revanth’

The People's government took serious note of the growing unemployment problem in Telangana. It is the reason, the State government gave appointment orders to 30,000 recruited person within 3 months of coming to power.

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Krishnaiah calls upon BCs to unite like separate TS State activists

BC Welfare Association national president R. Krishnaiah today said he had resigned from his Rajya Sabha MP post to strengthen the BC movement.

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Bhatti attends MINExpo 2024 at Las Vegas

They also discussed the growing significance of rare earth metal mining, the strategic partnerships that could be forged while envisaging and building the new Fourth City in Hyderabad.

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Angry sarpanches ready to stop CM everywhere: Rajender

The birth anniversary celebrations of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya were held at the State BJP office here today. BJP MP Eatala Rajender paid tributes to his portrait on the occasion.

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National Lok Adalat to be conducted on Sept. 28

National Lok Adalat will be conducted on September 28 in Telangana at all levels from the High Court to Taluk level for settlement of all kinds of civil cases and Compoundable Criminal cases (both pre-litigation and pending litigation cases).

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Poland ex-president Lech Walesa supports Cyber Satyagraha movement

Walesa, known for his pivotal role in the Solidarity movement that led to the end of Communist rule in Poland, emphasized the importance of harnessing technology for the greater good.

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JS R&A/D conference of NCC held

Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Joint State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General (JS R&A/D) Conference of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) on Wednesday in New Delhi.

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Court orders Lokayukta police probe against CM Siddaramaiah

A Special Court here on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case, setting the stage for filing of an FIR against him.

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B'luru fridge murder: Prime suspect found dead in Odisha village

In a shocking turn of events, the prime suspect in the sensational murder of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi in Bengaluru was found dead by investigators in a village in Odisha on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Mukthirajan Pratap Ray, who was in his early thirties.

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Insidious ways to destabilise elected govts: Sibal slams BJP

A day after the Karnataka High Court upheld the governor's approval for an investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday slammed the BJP and accused it of adopting \"insidious ways\" to destabilise and topple elected governments.

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Leopard spotted in B'luru captured

A four-year-old male leopard was caught in a trap in Electronics City area here, over a week after it was spotted roaming in the tech hub, forest officials said on Wednesday.

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2 cops suspended for ₹ 2 crore fraud

Two police constables were suspended in relation to the case of freezing ₹2 crore of a businessman over a forged complaint of cyber fraud.

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‘Gir Protected Area’ marked as ‘Eco-Sensitive Zone’

NOTIFICATION | 1.84L hectares to be covered comprising 7 river and 4 lion corridors

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Red alert' in south Gujarat today

The southwest monsoon is gradually withdrawing from Gujarat, meanwhile bringing heavy rains to parts of the state.

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7 dead as SUV rams truck, one critically injured

A major accident occurred early this morning near Himmatnagar, in which seven people lost their lives and one person was critically injured after an Innova car crashed into the back of a trailer truck on the highway.

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Man duped of ₹1.25cr in iPhone biz scam

A complaint has been filed with the Ahmedabad Crime Branch alleging that a friend defrauded another by making online purchases of 199 Apple iPhones worth ₹1.25 crore under the guise of running a mobile phone dealership business with him.

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Govt plans to carve new districts

The Gujarat government is considering splitting the Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Kutch, Mehsana, and Banaskantha districts to create around four to five new districts.

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OBC quota: MP seeks division

Congress MP Geni Thakor from Banaskantha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the division of OBC reservations into two parts to address what she describes as \"significant inequalities\" in the distribution of benefits.

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Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests 4, seizes weapons, cash

In a significant breakthrough, the Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested four individuals allegedly involved in multiple cases of robbery and illegal weapon possession.

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Fire officials fail exam, no top job

The Ahmedabad Fire Department has not appointed any candidates from its ranks for the positions of chief fire officer, additional chief fire officer, and two deputy chief fire officers following a recent examination.

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Deendayal vision continues to inspire modern governance: Sao

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Sao praised Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay for his forward-thinking vision, which continues to inspire modern governance.

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Revenue Minister Tankram Verma becomes Surveyor

In a hands-on demonstration of the government's commitment to digitizing agricultural processes, Chhattisgarh Revenue Minister Tankram Verma personally participated in a digital crop survey on Wednesday in the village of Sakri, Balodabazar Bhatapara district.

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Rajnandgaon Collector orders testing of 'Prasad' in temples

Amidst the controversy over adulteration in the Prasad of Tirupati Balaji temple situated on Tirumala, Rajnandgaon Collector Sanjay Aggarwal has asked the Food and Drug Administration Department to distribute the Prasad of major temples of the district after proper investigation.

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TS meets prisoners of Kawardha case at jail

■ Complains of police atrocities ■ Innocent Villagers intentionally implicated in the case: TS

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SC grants interim bail to Soumya Chaurasia in Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to suspended Chhattisgarh civil servant Soumya Chaurasia, who has been in jail for 1 year and 9 months in connection with a money laundering case related to the coal scam.

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CM Vishnu Deo Sai calls for change in Jharkhand

Jharkhand is my 'Maternal Home': Sai

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Facility of viewing 7-yr-old data on GST portal to end

Traders can t see 7-year-old data from October 1

1 min

Man shoots wife, son before killing self in Gwalior

Suicide note jotted on woman's hand pins blame on her brother

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Justice Suresh Kait takes over as new Chief Justice of MPHC

Governor Mangubhai Patel, CM Mohan Yadav during swearing-in ceremony of Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait on Wednesday

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Free coaching for competitive exam to aspirants at div level

Sardar Patel Coaching and Training Scheme to provide coaching to youths of backward and minority classes 25 institutes show interest

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Kuno authorities to hold key meeting on Cheetah security

Forest officials of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh also to attend

1 min

2 tribal students electrocuted

HOSTEL TRAGEDY | Fetching water to meet daily needs turns fatal in Dhar

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SC dumps men posted on women seats

APPOINTMENT OF 45 TRANSPORT CONSTABLES REVOKED

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5 students bunk school, 1 drowns in river

A Class 9 student drowned while taking a bath in a river after bunking school classes in Katni district on Wednesday, police said.

1 min

Criteria rationalisation proposed for students

FAIR SHARE: Medical students make up for less than 2% of beneficiaries but consume 60% of budget

1 min

Politicians have still not realised what women voters want

Politicians continue to absolve themselves from the uncomfortable truth - that women need a level playing field, not handouts

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Biden, Yunus affirm close ties

Chief Advisor to the Bangladesh interim government, Muhammad Yunus, met US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

1 min

Florida braces for 'Helene'

A major hurricane is headed for Florida Tuesday, forcing authorities to evacuate residents in its path.

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TOP CHINESE ECONOMIST CRITICISES XI, DISAPPEARS

A leading Chinese economist at a government thinktank has reportedly disappeared after being disciplined for criticising Xi Jinping in a private chat group.

1 min

Israel intercepts 1st Hezbollah missile aimed at Tel Aviv

Hezbollah launched a missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday in its deepest strike yet into Israel, marking a further escalation after Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed hundreds of people.

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Saudi Arabia warns Pak over beggars with ‘Umrah’ visas

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj has urged Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs to address the rising issue of Pakistani beggars entering the Kingdom under the guise of religious pilgrimage, The Express Tribune reported, citing the Religious Affairs Ministry statement.

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Iran ready to improve ties with West: Prez

Iranian leader tells UN General Assembly meeting his country is 'ready to engage' on nuclear deal if all participants act 'in good faith'

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Bangladesh has reached its limits: Yunus on Rohingyas

PROBLEM | Country cannot sustain social-economic-environmental costs of refugees; calls for their repatriation to Myanmar, says Chief Advisor

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Zelenskyy invites India for peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council that \"we have to prepare\" the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war \"altogether\" and he has invited India and other countries to join the peace process.

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Rohit is a supportive captain: Akash Deep

The pacer credits Indian Test skipper for his seamless transition from domestic to international cricket

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‘Shakib is eligible for selection’

Coach Hathurusinghe allays fitness concerns owing to an injury that he picked up in the opening game

1 min

Brook hits century in England's 46-run win

England captain Harry Brook struck his first one-day international century before his team clinched a 46-run win by the DLS method to keep alive the series against Australia.

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GM Erigaisi conquers pressure through detachment

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has revealed that he once felt bogged down by the weight of his own expectations, a phase that led to several lows, but by detaching himself from the outcome of his matches, he has finally discovered the path to success.

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Pant back in top ten

TEST RANKINGS | Jaiswal achieves Top 5 ranking. Gill, Ashwin, and Jadeja also move up; Seniors Rohit and Virat slip five places

1 min

Kohli, Pant named in Delhi Ranji probables

Ishant doesn't figure in the list of 84 players shortlisted for the season

1 min

NADA sends notice to wrestler Vinesh

The anti doping agency has sought whereabouts failure explanation

1 min

Baig's brace bags the game for Rangers

Kalina Rangers-CFF outclassed Mumbai Customs 3-1 at the Nadim's MFA Harwood Champions League played at Cooperage football ground here on Wednesday.

1 min

Man City too hot for Watford

LEAGUE CUP | City's 2nd-tier team wins 2-1; Nkunku nets hat-trick for Chelsea

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BMC officer finishes 'Ironman' triathlon

Mumbai civic body's deputy commissioner Vishwas Mote has successfully completed the 'Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna' triathlon and expressed hope that his achievement will inspire others also to focus on fitness, officials said.

1 min

Shooting pain

Prateik Babbar opens up about his latest short film Beinteha

3 mins

Netflix denies producer's claims

Netflix reacts to Vashu Bhagnani's Claims of non-payment of dues

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