The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 30, 2024

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December 30, 2024

Puzzling 'bird hit' crash

Early theories suggest a bird hit could have caused the jet's landing gear to malfunction, but experts doubt it could cause the loss of an airplane

2 mins

NAVI MUMBAI GETS WINGS

The touchdown of the first commercial flight at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Sunday marks a pivotal moment for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

2 mins

Fishing trawler 'hit' by Chinese vessel, sinks

A fishing trawler, which sank off the Mumbai Coast early on Sunday after being hit by a Chinese vessel, was subsequently rescued, without any casualties.

1 min

Bangladesh forgets 1971 pangs to embrace tormentor

Bangladesh's recent decision to sign a pact with Pakistan for military training marks a startling and controversial shift in its foreign policy, one that has left both historians and strategists baffled.

4 mins

Taliban ban on windows looking at women areas

The Taliban's supreme leader in Afghanistan has banned the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas frequented by women.

1 min

Police start confiscating assets of wanted accused

Social activist Anjali Damania pushes for the resignation of minister Dhananjay Munde and the arrest of Valmik Karad, a key suspect in the case

1 min

Hand over probe to CBI: Wadettiwar

Congress leader seeks Dhananjay Munde's resignation

1 min

'MITRA must be a guiding force in priority areas'

The Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) should work as a guiding force for boosting priority sectors so that the state maintains its reputation of being the leader in the country, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

1 min

Fake chat: Awhad files FIR against NCP's Thombare

The accused allegedly fabricated fake WhatsApp chats of Jitendra Awhad in connection with the rally to protest against the sarpanch's murder

1 min

Managing committees must finalise draft minutes within three months of every general body meeting

Q. The secretary of our society is not recording my dissent in the minutes of the general meeting, in spite of the oral and written submissions.

2 mins

One woman's soul-stirring transformation of lives in Dharavi

Born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, Atma Devi Jaiswar was only a teen when her parents got her married. At the tender age of 14, she moved to Mumbai with her husband and started her life in Dharavi.

1 min

Accused, his wife drove body of child to graveyard

The wife of the main accused in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Kalyan helped him dispose of the body, according to police.

1 min

All set for take-off in May 2025

First commercial flight validation test a smashing success

1 min

Victim of ₹3.62 crore fraud, says MHADA

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has filed a Rs3.62 crore fraud case against a developer in the Nagpada area.

1 min

Fire in Dindoshi hills near SGNP; greens allege foul play

NGO Vanshakti alleges it was act of sabotage planned by developers; writes to officials for detailed probe

2 mins

Amid chilly weather, poor AQI continues to play spoilsport

SUNDAY WEATHER

1 min

ACB files fewer cases but graft may not be down

Graft cases filed this year less compared to 2023; lowest number of alleged bribe takers caught in city

2 mins

Tracing ancient origins of city of dreams with folklore

Most historical accounts of Mumbai look at the city as a creation of the colonial era; an entrepot where railway lines from India's hinterland delivered goods to ships travelling to the west.

2 mins

After Complaints, BMC to Spade Up Shivaji Park Soil

After a failed beautification project at Dadar's Shivaji Park where a thick layer of red soil was dumped for ground levelling, the BMC now plans to remove a nine-inch thick layer.

1 min

CR, WR local stations to be more accessible by 2027

119 lifts and 183 escalators to be installed in next 2 years; 2024 saw addition of four lifts, nine escalators

1 min

Navy officer loses ₹63k to 'friend'

The Trombay police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person who impersonated the Indian Navy officer's friend and extorted money under the pretence of needing funds for his son's medical emergency.

1 min

Man killed as minor issue turns violent

A 24-year-old man was killed in Ulhasnagar after a petty altercation turned violent on Sunday.

1 min

Plan to colour-code bus depots across the state

Depots divided into 3 categories for redvpt plan; some colours will be tried on pilot basis before finalising one

1 min

Army Mela to Showcase Indian Army's Strength

The Indian Army will host the \"Know Your Army Mela 2025,\" a three-day event showcasing the strength, technological advancements, and indigenous capabilities of the Armed Forces.

2 mins

Mapro garden likely to close down?

A visit to Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani is incomplete without a trip to the famous Mapro Garden located in Panchgani.

1 min

High employee attrition of 25% in pvt bks pose operational risk: RBI report

Employee attrition in private sector banks has witnessed an increase to about 25 per cent and this high turnover rate poses significant operational risk, according to the latest Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2023-24.

1 min

Mkts to track FII trading, macroeconomic data, global trends this wk: Analysts

Macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will guide equity market movement this week, which would also mark the beginning of the new calendar year and month, analysts said.

1 min

Rupee Tumbles 3% in 2024; Turbulence to Ebb in Slow Motion in Next Year

The Indian rupee tumbled 3 per cent in 2024 as concerns over slower economic growth and the green buck's global strength weighed, but it was among the least volatile currencies in the world and the headwinds may be less intense in the coming year.

1 min

India's exports to Australia up 64.4% in Nov

India's exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4% year-on-year to $643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data.

1 min

If FPIs Outflows Remain Constant, India's BoP Will Be Neutral for FY25

India's current account deficit (CAD) widened slightly to USD 11.2bn (1.2 per cent of GDP) in Q2 from USD 10.2bn (1.1 per cent of GDP) in the previous quarter, a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets anticipated.

1 min

AI Has Potential to Aid Cartelisation: CCI Chief

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to aid cartelisation by automating collusive behaviour through predictive algorithms, Competition Commission chief Ravneet Kaur has said, asserting that the watchdog is focused on developing ecosystems that ensure algorithmic transparency and accountability while promoting innovation.

1 min

Understanding Indian Students' Decision-Making Journey

The Dream of Studying Abroad

2 mins

TOEFL: ETS Introduces AI-driven Prep, Reduced Test Time & Improved Score Reports

From streamlining the registration process to incorporating AI-driven tools, TOEFL Test Ready Sachin Jain, ETS Country Manager for India, in an exclusive interaction with The Free Press Journal, shared insights into how ETS is shaping the TOEFL experience to meet the evolving needs of test-takers.

4 mins

India Not 'Lucky' On Security Front; Stay Vigilant: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India as a \"not very lucky\" nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who he said are always active.

1 min

Around 2.5 cr devotees likely to visit Ayodhya

Authorities in Ayodhya are preparing for an influx of devotees during January and February, as many people visiting the Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj are also likely to come to the temple town to seek blessings of Ram Lalla.

1 min

Statute stood every test of time, says Modi

PM said he reached this position in life because of the Constitution. 'It is our guiding light'

1 min

Raj govt comes up with advisory on deepfake

Facing the challenge of an emerging cyber fraud hub in the Mewat region, the Rajasthan government has come up with an advisory on deepfake.

1 min

Spectre of death haunts Sunburn again; Delhi youth collapses, dies

Autopsy conducted at GMC, cause of death awaited; Police assure legal action if foul play found; Oppn demands high-level probe

1 min

Water sports boat tragedy: Operator debarred for 3 yrs

Captain of Ports report attributes accident to operator's error and overloading

1 min

Year-end party boom in North: Joy for some, distress for others

NIGHTCLUBS OFFER DUSK-TO-DAWN PARTIES; LOCALS RAISE CONCERNS OVER UNCHECKED NIGHTLIFE GROWTH, PEACE

1 min

Minister lambasts Perni Nani on allegations of rice hoarding

Perni Nani was asked what action should be taken if 7,577 bags of ration rice suddenly disappeared from the government's warehouse

2 mins

CM Revanth Visits Kanha Shanti Vanam on Sunday

Revanth Reddy also visited the rain forest which has been developed specially in the Shanti Vana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy visited Kanha Shanti Vanam at Kanha village of Nandigama mandal in Rangareddy district on Sunday.

1 min

Treat all recommendation letters to Tirumala equally

Tirupati temple is strongly associated with the Telangana people and every child born in Telangana wants to visit Tirumala and offer their hair, said Srinivas Goud

1 min

CT Ravi filed 7-page-long plaint against Hebbalkar, says Horatti

Chairman of the Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti on Sunday said that BJP MLC CT Ravi had also registered a complaint pertaining to the case in which he is alleged to have hurled a slur at Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar.

1 min

Clean-up of 337 MT UCC chemical waste begins

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy Relief and Rehabilitation Department (BGTRRD) started clean-up at the Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) plant to remove the 337 MT chemical waste lying for the last 40 years on Sunday morning amidst tight security.

1 min

India 'not lucky' on security front, can't sit quiet: Rajnath

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited Bhim Janm Bhoomi, a memorial dedicated to Dr BR Ambedkar, and paid floral tribute to the architect of the Constitution at his birthplace.

1 min

Moving car catches fire at Bijalpur, family escapes unhurt

A moving sedan car caught fire but fortunately the family of three escaped without any burn injuries.

1 min

Speeding Gas Tanker Hits 2-Wheeler, Kills 2

Two employees of a Pvt Co killed in road accident on Dewas Bypass

1 min

Duo who robbed Indore bizman caught by Delhi cops after encounter

Two wanted criminals, who committed a bike theft and two armed robberies in the city, were arrested by the Delhi police after a brief encounter on Sunday.

1 min

Of Accidental PM, FM and Reformer

A moment's reflection reveals how the majesty of the prime minister's office was undermined during Singh's decade-long tenure.

4 mins

Trump Backs Visas for Skilled Workers

President-elect Donald Trump has sided with Elon Musk, a key supporter and billionaire tech CEO, in a public dispute over the use of the H-1B visa, saying he fully backs the programme for foreign tech workers – a stand opposed by some of his supporters.

1 min

Hostages tortured, says Israel

Grim details of abuse, including sexual & psychological torment, whipping, branding with hot iron and isolation surface

2 mins

Musk pens piece favouring Germany's AfD

Musk says 'significant investments' in the country justify his wading into politics of poll-bound Germany

1 min

Roar by MCG crowd after Reddy ton never heard before

The collective roar of Indian fans after Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden hundred is something that he has never heard at the MCG, and Cricket Australia's outgoing CEO Nick Hockley said on Sunday that it validated the decision to add a Test to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

1 min

Maiden title for Steelers

Table toppers outclass Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final, Shivam Patare top scores for Haryana team

2 mins

BBFS Delhi Wins U-15 Football Championship

Barnes Nashik Clinch U-13 Bhaichung Bhutia Cup

1 min

Players Have Been Kept in the Dark on Sinner: Djokovic

On the eve of his return to the court, Novak Djokovic has weighed in on tennis' high-profile doping cases and criticised what he perceives as double standards in the sport.

1 min

Men's team win consecutive Olympic bronze

Consecutive Olympic medals after five decades and the revival of the Hockey India League was the high point in Indian hockey in 2024.

1 min

Major shifts in Bangladesh, Syria, US politics, Gaza, & Israel's regional strikes

As we approach the end of 2024, the world has witnessed significant geopolitical shifts and developments.

1 min

Tamannaah Bhatia is 'Decembering'

Tamannaah Bhatia is spreading festive cheer this December with her boyfriend, Vijay Varma, and close friend Kajal Aggarwal.

1 min

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