The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - January 01, 2025

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January 01, 2025

It Is All In Your Hands

An Indore man who had lost both his hands becomes the recipient of a transformative gift, thanks to a brain-dead donor.

1 min

Will 2025 be 'The End' of Bollywood?

Now that I have your attention with that alarmist headline, let's dive into the matter of whether this prophecy will come true.

3 mins

₹12k cr earned: 13-year high for city's real estate

Mumbai recorded registrations of 1,41,302 properties; 12,518 units sold in December alone

1 min

2025: Jubilee Year of Introspection for Roman Catholics

In accordance with the announcement of the Roman Catholic Church, which is celebrating 2025 as the jubilee year, Archbishop of Bombay Cardinal Oswald Gracias on Sunday kicked off the commemoration with a special mass at the Holy Name Cathedral, Colaba.

1 min

BMC stop-work notices at 78 construction sites

Civic authorities crack down on developers in Byculla, Borivali East after 24-hour deadline comes to an end

1 min

Drug case: 3-yr jail for farmer

The special NDPS court on Monday convicted a 47-year-old farmer from Udaipur after he was found in possession of 293 grams of opium.

1 min

MU Summer Sem Exams to Begin from March 18

The Mumbai University on Tuesday announced the dates for its summer semester examinations, with 1.38 lakh students set to appear across 439 centres.

1 min

Fake Call Centres Target Gullible Foreign Citizens

With many Indian illegal call centres being busted for orchestrating scams and duping United States citizens, the larger question that arises is why law enforcement agencies do not take action against those who lease their properties to such illegal operators without conducting proper due diligence.

1 min

Police failed to deliver justice, CM should quit

Valmik Karad's surrender a mockery of police, says NCP(SP); Damania seeks resignation of Mundes

1 min

FIR against Lilavati trustees for cheating, forgery

The Bandra police have registered an FIR against three former trustees of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust for alleged cheating and forgery.

1 min

Cons Use 'Temple' Pretext to Cheat Gold Angadias

Fraudsters impersonating prominent gold traders from Mumbai and Chennai duped two angadias of Rs75 lakh.

1 min

Court Acquits 10 in 2016 Murder Case

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in Thane has acquitted 10 men arrested by the Thane police in the sensational murder of Ranjeet Khandagle, alias Bunty, in October 2016, allegedly arising out of political rivalry.

1 min

Churchgate's hawker havoc: Will BMC ever act concrete?

When will the BMC get its act together? Ever since the FPJ reported about illegal food stalls on the pavement at J Tata Road in Churchgate on December 25, a see-saw battle has been going on between the hawkers and the BMC's A ward staff.

1 min

10 Teens Rescued After Bee Attack

A group of 10 teenagers aged 18-19 who had gone trekking in Yeoor Hills, in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane, were attacked by bees and had to be rescued.

1 min

Letter seeks probe into delay in road concreting

Work on 212 roads in SoBo yet to begin despite BMC awarding contract for second time in Sept

1 min

3,094 Cases of Chain Pulling on CR Trains

Mumbai locals are facing increasing disruption due to frequent instances of alarm chain pulling (ACP).

1 min

NCP-SP protests bar hours

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) workers staged a protest at Good Luck Chowk on FC Road on Tuesday against the Maharashtra government's decision to allow pubs, bars and hotels to remain open until 5am for New Year celebrations.

1 min

Pune Pub Cancels Controversial Party

The pub stoked a controversy by sending an invitation to a New Year's party with ORS and condoms

2 mins

NPCI Removes UPI User Onboarding Limit for WhatsApp Pay

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday removed the unified payments interface (UPI) user onboarding limit for WhatsApp Pay with immediate effect.

1 min

Gilts end up on fall in US yields, FPI buying at month-end

Prices of government bonds ended higher on Tuesday due to a sharp fall in US Treasury yields following lower-than-expected US economic data.

1 min

₹1,500 cr to be transferred to ITC for growth & contingency requirements

Demerger of ITC's Hotel Business would come into effect from January 1, 2025, and the record date for shareholders will be January 6, 2025.

1 min

India's CAD Projected at 1% of GDP for FY2025: CRISIL

India's current account deficit (CAD) is to remain in a safe zone at approximately 1 per cent of GDP for fiscal 2025, up from 0.7 per cent in the previous year, according to a report by CRISIL.

1 min

Reliance Spends $13 Billion on Acquisitions in 5 Years

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd has spent USD 13 billion on acquisitions in the past five years across new energy, telecom, retail, and media business to script a pivot away from core oil and petrochemicals business to clean energy and consumer-facing verticals.

1 min

Sebi orders Kirloskar Oil to disclose promoters' family settlement deed

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday asked Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd to adhere to listing regulations and disclose to exchanges the Sep 2009 deed of settlement entered into amongst members of Kirloskar family.

1 min

India at High Table of Clean Energy Superpowers With Over 200 GW Capacity

As barren arid land gets covered with solar panels and giant windmills dot the coastline, India made it to the high table of clean energy superpowers with installed capacity crossing 200 gigawatts and projections of investment doubling to over USD 32 billion in 2025.

1 min

After rough ride in 2024, Indian startups look for a promising new year

The Indian startup ecosystem experienced a rollercoaster ride in 2024, characterised by a slight-yet-concerning decline in funding activity and a shift in investor sentiment, alongside a silver lining with several startups achieving unicorn status.

1 min

The road ahead: Quality construction and maintenance of highways

After constructing a record 56,700 km of National Highways (NHs) in the country in the last 10 years, the road transport and highways ministry will shift focus on quality of construction and maintenance of NHs in 2025.

1 min

NaBFID invests ₹745 crore in NDR InvIT's long-term bonds

The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has invested Rs 745 crore in long-term bonds issued by NDR InvIT, the company said on Tuesday.

1 min

Nifty holds on its trend line support

The 200-DSMA is around 23,870, acting as a short-term resistance, while 23,500 will serve as the support level

1 min

BJP to take out 'justice rally' from Madurai to Chennai

Stepping up heat on the ruling DMK over the student sexual assault case, the BJP's state unit on Monday announced that the party's women's wing will take out a rally from Madurai to Chennai, seeking justice for the victim.

1 min

Cow slaughter bid: Mob 'kills' man

Shahideen, a former bodybuilder known for his dedication to fitness, was rescued by police and rushed to a nearby hospital

1 min

Toilet (again) ek poll gatha

Delhi BJP on Tuesday launched a frontal attack on Aam Aadmi Party convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal by placing a \"gold-plated toilet seat\" outside a public community toilet in South Delhi to convey how crores of rupees were spent on refurbishing his official residence.

1 min

Bihar: CID takes over police firing case

Bihar government on Tuesday handed over the investigation into recent police firing on a group of people in Rohtas district to the CID after a DSP rank officer's \"role\" in it.

1 min

NIA Delivers 100% Conviction Rate

The successful investigation of several important/high-profile cases and a strong focus on tackling Left Wing Extremism marked a year of many highs for the National Investigation Agency, which has delivered a record 100% conviction rate for 2024.

1 min

SC grants Punjab time to shift Dallewal to hospital

The Supreme Court granted time to the Punjab government for compliance with its December 20 order to provide medical aid and shift to hospital farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since November 26.

1 min

Snowfall in Kashmir, rain in northwest India, Tamil Nadu

Dense fog is likely during the night & early morning hours in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura

1 min

Mahakumbh: Boat rides with a story

In an innovative move to enrich the Mahakumbh 2025 experience, boatmen in Prayagraj are being trained to serve as storytellers, blending historical and mythological narratives with their traditional river navigation skills.

1 min

State Records 8.60 pc Revenue Surge in Nine Months of FY 2024-25

CM attributes growth to tourism sectors' performance

1 min

Tourism industry voices discontent over season, hotel occupancy

STAKEHOLDERS LAMENT REPEAT VISITORS ARE DIVERTING TO NEW, AFFORDABLE FOREIGN DESTINATIONS; EMPHASISE NEED FOR REFORMS

1 min

Goa Police Boasts 96.67 Per Cent Detection Rate in Heinous Crime Cases in 2024

Goa Police achieved a 96.67 per cent detection rate in heinous cases reported in 2024, details shared by the department reveal.

1 min

Western bypass remains to be notified as being part of NH66

Exactly a week has passed since the Margao western bypass was commissioned with fanfare, throwing open the balance 2.75 km Benaulim-Seraulim bypass stretch for vehicular traffic.

1 min

Vijayanand is new Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh

K. Vijayanand assumed the office of the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.

1 min

New Year Reflections: Nostalgia of Diaries, cards...

New Year was once synonymous with excitement and anticipation.

2 mins

Innovations, stepping stones to progress: Collector

The District Collector of NTR district, Dr. G. Lakshmi Sha, has emphasized that new innovations are the stepping stones to the nation's progress.

1 min

Leopard spotted in Mysuru Infosys campus, forest dept launches search

The forest department has launched a combing operation after a leopard was spotted in Mysuru's Infosys campus on Tuesday early morning.

1 min

Man held with drugs worth Rs 2.50 crore

A man has been arrested for allegedly storing drugs worth Rs 2.50 crore, meant for distribution during the new year celebrations in prominent areas of Bengaluru.

1 min

HC Halts Proceedings Against IIMB Faculty in Discrimination Case

The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on the proceedings initiated against officials and faculty members of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) following a notice from the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) cell.

1 min

Siddu's 2.5-year stint ends in Nov; DKS CM's dream still at a distance

Perhaps the worst kept secret of Karnataka politics is that back in May 2023, the party state unit Chief DK Shivakumar accepted the Deputy Chief Minister's post only because he was promised a promotion in the second half of the term.

1 min

Raid Recovers 2,500 Kg Adulterated Cheese in Factory

The sale of chemically manufactured fake cheese is thriving across several villages and cities in Chhattisgarh, deceiving unsuspecting customers into consuming substandard products.

1 min

Kite markets buzz ahead of Uttarayan fest

As Uttarayan approaches, Gujarat's cities are alive with the colors and excitement of kite markets.

1 min

Woman duped of ₹15.32L

A woman from the Satellite area of Ahmedabad has lodged a police complaint against an acquaintance for allegedly defrauding her and her husband of ₹15.32 lakh under the pretense of lucrative investment returns.

1 min

Ratlam rail divn set for major devpt

As we step into 2025, Ratlam rail division has been striving significant advancements, building on the progress made in 2024.

1 min

New Year Brings Hope Of 1 Lakh Jobs, New Industries

The state has entered the New Year mode. Each year arrives with hopes of prosperity. This year's hope lies in job market.

1 min

No shifting of Carbide waste due to New Year

Union Carbide Corporation (UCC)'s 337 MT chemical waste has not been transported to Ramky Enviro Engineers Limited (REEL), Pithampur, because of New Year.

1 min

Mantralaya to go digital from today

The Mantralaya will start working in e-file mode (digitally) from the first day of New Year.

1 min

Beed murder sparks Maharashtra political and credibility crisis

Beed murder exposes governance lapses, lawlessness and challenges government integrity and stability

2 mins

Pelicot rape case: 17 men to appeal against convictions

Dominique Pelicot, the 72-year-old man who drugged and raped his wife Gisele Pelicot and recruited dozens of men to rape her over a decade, will not appeal against his 20-year jail sentence, his lawyer Beatrice Zavarro said.

1 min

Can Rohit Fit in Gill for Must-Win SCG Clash?

The question that arises now is how does Rohit accommodate Gill in the playing XI for the Sydney game, which India need to win at all costs to keep alive their slim chances of qualifying for next year's World Test Championship (WTC) Final.

2 mins

Darren Lehmann feels Indian cricket has depth

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, feels former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.

1 min

Manjrekar defends beleaguered Pant

Ex-India cricketer says criticise Pant for failure, not manner of dismissals

2 mins

Vaishali wins qualifier

Indian GM enters quarters, surprises herself with an unexpected win; Humpy makes early exit

2 mins

Kriti's emotional breakdown on set

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who carved a niche for herself with the 2021 film Mimi, shared that it was the first time when she continued to cry even after the director ended the shot.

1 min

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In keeping with the international trend, it has reinvented itself in terms of design, get up and content. It means different thing to different people – a platform for the articulate, a trendsetter for the young and a chronicle for the old.

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Swaminath Sadanand, a 30-year-old idealist from Madras trudged his way to Bombay and with a vision that was to prove uncomfortably ahead of his day, brought out a newspaper as unorthodox in character as it was innovative in concept. For Swaminath Sadanand, the Free Press Journal was not so much a business venture as a cause.

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