The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 18, 2024

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October 18, 2024

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LONG-DISTANCE TRAINS

2 mins

B-gang member nabbed

In a significant breakthrough, Navi Mumbai Police, in collaboration with their counterparts in Panipat, arrested Sukhbir Balbir Singh, alias Sukha, a notorious shooter and a core member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, early on Thursday morning.

2 mins

TOP HAMAS LEADER IS ELIMINATED

The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and an architect of last year's October 7 terror attack in Israel, had been killed, reports New York Times.

1 min

MORE AIRLINES SPOOKED

There was no let-up in bomb threats to airlines on Thursday with at least nine more flights receiving threats on social media.

1 min

Modernisation of infra is CR's priority'

Central Railway's (CR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Dr Swapnil Nila, emphasised that the railway's main priority is renovating and modernising its existing infrastructure. He noted that they have taken up numerous projects, amounting to several thousand crores, including over Rs8,500 crore for the Mumbai suburban section for upgrading the current infrastructure and enhancing passenger facilities.

2 mins

Wankhede likely to join Shinde Sena

IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, known for his involvement in the high-profile Aryan Khan drug case, may be stepping into the political arena. Wankhede might join Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and likely to contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections from Dharavi, sources said.

1 min

BJP sorts out line-up for nearly 110 seats

Nearly 120 seats, which the party had won in 2019, had come up for discussion during the party's meeting

1 min

Path lab halts BMC services over dues

Krsnaa Diagnostics has said it can resume services if 50% of ₹10 crore is paid

1 min

Higher edu institute for blind on crutches

SHRC summons chief secretary of finance department and principal secretary of higher and tech education department

1 min

Costs high at hospital? Seek treatment at another

The Mumbai additional suburban district's consumer dispute redressal commission has dismissed a complaint filed by a resident of Govandi, against Apollo Spectra Hospital in Chembur, alleging that the hospital charged excessively for a minor surgery.

1 min

Spate of killings shatter decades-long calm in city

Underworld rears its head once again

2 mins

Asst registrar of companies trapped in graft case

The CBI has arrested the Assistant Registrar of Companies and Inspector (AROC), Pune, red-handed for taking Rs3 lakh as bribe from the director of a Mumbai-based firm.

1 min

Four get bail in abetment to suicide case

The court pointed to gaps in the probe and lack of evidence connecting the accused to the alleged offenses

1 min

Mother leaves 10-month-old son at station

A 24-year-old woman allegedly left her 10-month-old son at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on Wednesday.

1 min

Fake doctor exposed after running clinic for eight years

Police in Samta Nagar have registered an FIR against Sachi Dalavi (around 30) for allegedly running a clinic at her residence in Kandivali (East) since 2016 without holding a valid medical degree.

1 min

2 MBBS students suspended for ragging

JJ Hosp students have been removed from the hostel for a year and will also receive counselling, said a doctor

1 min

Spa offering 'extra services' raided by cops

The anti-human trafficking unit (AHTU) attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police raided a unisex spa, which was allegedly found indulging in vulgar activities under the guise of 'extra services' in Bhayandar on Tuesday.

1 min

MU shines in state elocution contest

Mumbai University won first prize in the state-level Dr PC Alexander inter-university impromptu English elocution competition, organised by the Raj Bhavan.

1 min

BHR Scam: CBI books IPS officer Navtake

The BHR scam involved allegedly cheating people by promising attractive interest on fixed deposits

1 min

MPCB serves show-cause to Cybage

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Cybage Software, an IT firm located in Pune, to respond within seven days for violating environmental regulations during the construction of its new building in the Vadgoan Sheri area.

1 min

15 ACs from district to vote in assembly polls

Dist authorities prepping for seamless polls in 15 constituencies from district

1 min

Vikhe-Patil holds talks with Manoj Jarange

Hours after pro-Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced that he was convening a meeting of Assembly poll aspirants on October 20, veteran BJP leader and Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil held an hour-long meeting with him at Antravali Sarati in Maharashtra's Jalna district on Thursday.

2 mins

Implement model code of conduct: DC

“The assembly election – 2024 programme has been declared, and the model code of conduct should be implemented scrupulously for conducting a fearless and unbiased election,” directed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district collector and district returning officer Dilip Swami to the officers.

1 min

Newspaper Vendors' Day celebrated

The Newspaper Vendors Association celebrated Newspaper Vendors Day on Monday.

1 min

Markets fall for third day amid foreign fund exodus

Sensex sheds 494 points, Nifty settles below 24,800

1 min

Sebi imposes ₹20L fine on 4 entities for non genuine trades

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday slapped penalties totalling Rs 20 lakh on four entities for indulging in non-genuine trades in illiquid stock options segment on the BSE.

1 min

India poised to be 3rd largest global economy by 2030: S&P

Rising population presents mounting challenges

1 min

India's logistics cost will come down to 9% of GDP in next two years: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said India's logistics cost will come down to 9% of GDP within the next two years as the ministry is constructing several highways and expressways.

1 min

Gilts fall on selling before US econ data, Fri gilts auction

Government bonds ended down on Thursday as traders sold bonds to make room for the INR 330-billion gilts auction Friday, dealers said. Foreign banks also likely sold bonds on caution ahead of US economic data after market hours, dragging down gilt prices towards the end of the day.

1 min

Meta lays off employees across teams at WhatsApp, Instagram

Social media giant Meta has laid off employees across multiple teams, including at WhatsApp and Instagram, as part of an apparent restructuring exercise, reports said on Thursday.

1 min

Nestle India Sep quarter profit marginally down to ₹899.49 crore

FMCG major Nestle India Ltd on Thursday reported a marginal decline of 0.94 per cent in its net profit at Rs 899.49 crore for the second quarter that ended September 2024 as some of its key brands faced softer consumer demand and high commodity prices.

1 min

CIEL HR Services acquires majority stake in Thomas Assessment

HR solutions provider CIEL HR on Thursday said it has acquired 51 per cent stake in assessment solution provider Thomas Assessment through an equity and share swap deal. The balance 49 per cent of the shareholding will be acquired in the next two years.

1 min

Ready to pay back lenders money before taking any money out: Byju

Troubled edtech firm BYJU'S founder Byju Raveendran on Thursday said that he is willing to pay back the entire money to lenders if they are willing to work with him.

1 min

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 5%; co lifts FY25 revenue guidance

Infosys Ltd, India's second-largest IT services exporter, on Thursday reported a near 5 per cent rise in its second quarter net profit and raised revenue guidance for the year on broad-based recovery in demand particularly from its key financial industry clients.

1 min

NIFTY CRUCIAL SUPPORT AT 24650

Nify formed a bearish candle on daily frame and has been making lower lows from the last 3 sessions

2 mins

HDK to field wife in K'taka byelections

In the absence of a credible candidate for Channapatna Assembly byelections, JD(S) leader and union minister HD Kumaraswamy is said to have decided to field his wife Anitha Kumaraswamy, a former MLA.

1 min

4 first-timers, including two women, make it to Cabinet

As many as four firsttime legislators including two women have made to the council of ministers in Haryana BJP government which took oath in Panchkula near here on Thursday.

1 min

SAINI SABHA: NDA'S SHOW OF STRENGTH

OATH-TAKING CEREMONY OBC community has maximum representation in Haryana council of ministers

2 mins

Hooch dunit: Toll rises to 25 in Bihar

The death toll in two separate hooch incidents in Bihar's Siwan and Saran district reached 25 on Thursday with 19 more people losing their lives in the last 24 hours.

1 min

CJI recommends Khanna's name

Justice Sanjiv Khanna is senior-most Supreme Court judge

1 min

‘Will finish you off like Siddique’

BJP ex-MLA gets threat on WhatsApp

1 min

‘India helps even those countries that once waged war against us’

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said due to the principles laid down by our ancestors, India helps even those countries that once waged a war against it.

1 min

UGC NET RESULTS OUT AFTER DELAYS

After months of delays and several rounds of social media outbursts from candidates, the National Testing Agency finally released University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) results on Thursday evening.

1 min

Long-pending dvpt files worth ₹3.75 cr cleared for MMC

DELAY OCCURED AS MLAS ASSIGNED TO MAHA POLLS: CHAIRPERSON

1 min

400 Years of Christian faith celebrated in Chicalim

The Parish of Chicalim celebrated a momentous milestone on Wednesday evening with the 400th anniversary of Christian faith in the region.

1 min

Tivim Comunidade's 99-yr lease deal sparks outrage

GAUNCARS ALLEGE LACK OF TRANSPARENCY ON PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PROJECT DECISION

1 min

Amer Ali Khan urges CM to include minorities in GOs

Amer Ali Khan, MLC, has submitted a letter to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy requesting immediate redressal concerning the omission of the term \"Minorities\" in two recent GOs issued by his government.

1 min

CM Revanth pays tributes to Komaram Bheem

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid rich tributes to tribal leader Komaram Bheem on the occasion of his death anniversary.

1 min

NIMS conducts 100 kidney transplants in 10 months

The Nizam’s Institute of Medial Sciences (NIMS) crossed a milestone by successfully performing 100 kidney transplants in ten months. In all, 101 kidney transplantation surgeries were done out of which 55 kidneys were donated by the family members of the affected patients, while another 46 kidneys were collected from brain dead cases and implanted in the patients.

1 min

Minister Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of spreading lies

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused the Karnataka government of spreading lies regarding Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) and Kudremukh Iron and Steel Company Limited (KIOCL). He said he is ready for discussions with the state government, along with documents, on the two public sector undertakings but did not elaborate.

1 min

Adani Foundation scripts uplift of fishermen

The Adani Foundation has deep compassion and dedication towards the marginalized sections of society. In its journey of over 28 years of public welfare and social impact across India, the Foundation has succeeded in bringing about a remarkable change in the uplift of the fishing community of Mundra.

1 min

Khadi Mahotsav begins at NIFT

The Khadi Mahotsav, organized by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Daman, kicked off in the campus as per the Ministry of Textiles' directives.

1 min

Medical firm celebrates Founder's day

About 700 employees of Concept Medical will join in the celebrations of Founder's day and the birthday of Dr.Manish Doshi, founder and managing director and a trailblazer in the MedTech industry on October 18.

1 min

Need new policy for diamond sector: BJP MLA

Legislator seeks a boost to recession-hit industry and artisans

2 mins

Notification for Raipur City by poll today

Notification for Raipur City (South) Assembly by-election will be published on October 18.

1 min

Five IPS transferred

The Home Department of Chhattisgarh Government has issued an order on Thursday transferring 5 IPS officers.

1 min

13-yr-old boy dies while dancing to loud DJ music

A 13-year-old boy allegedly died while dancing to loud music of DJ in Sai Nagar (11 number bus stop) under Habibganj police station in Bhopal. There is ban on loud DJ music in state following directives from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to control DJ noise. The incident occurred when the victim, Samar Billore, heard the DJ playing outside his residence during a local festival celebration.

1 min

3 electrocuted in Seoni during Dussehra procession

Three people died five other received burn injuries during Dussehra procession when they were carrying Maa Kaali idol touched with the high tension electric line, in Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, on Thursday, said officials.

1 min

MP Foundation Day celebrations to be low-key due to Diwali

■ No mega concert at Lal Parade ground, dance-drama also dropped ■ Sugam Sangeet, Qawwali to be held at open air stage of Ravindra Bhavan on Nov 1

1 min

‘Machhli' hunts fawn, video goes viral

Machhli is a tigress in Satpura Reserve. She generally remains in hiding, but she fulfilled the wishes of tourists on Wednesday.

1 min

Rs 3,589 crore sanctioned for Bhopal-Kanpur eco corridor

The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 3,589 crore to upgrade the Bhopal-Kanpur economic corridor into a four-lane highway.

1 min

CS exhorts industrialists to tap MP's mineral resources

Highlights potential for investments in state and favorable conditions for industrial growth

1 min

Nothing 'Divya' about Divya's act

Naveen Babu's untimely death should be a wake-up call for those in power to exercise their authority with responsibility and integrity

1 min

Canada's accusations against India are a challenge to our sovereignty

Gandhian values are the antithesis of a nation's sovereignty and security where deceit, bribery, and murders are passé

4 mins

Jaishankar's visit shows the way

The fact that Pakistan did not invoke the Kashmir issue during this visit is noteworthy. Just a month ago, Pakistan had compared Kashmir to Gaza

2 mins

Arrest warrant against Hasina

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday issued arrest warrants against former PM Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted after massive protests, and 45 others for alleged crimes against humanity.

1 min

SPECIAL FIFER FOR HENRY

Convoy leads NZ's strong reply after pacers bowl out India for 46

1 min

Proteas end Australia's reign

Bosch's unbeaten 74 leads South Africa to eight-wicket win in semifinal

2 mins

Arnav wins Open Chess Tournament

Vikramaditya finishes close second and Watarkar gets third place

1 min

Heartening to see women cricketers getting due: Neetu

Her entire cricketing journey flashed before former spinner Neetu David’s eyes when she became only the second Indian woman to be inducted into the ICC’s Hall of Fame (HOF).

1 min

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