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AIRFARE HIKE NOT LINKED TO RISE IN AIRPORT CHARGES: ACI
The Free Press Journal

AIRFARE HIKE NOT LINKED TO RISE IN AIRPORT CHARGES: ACI

Airport charges are an important element of the commercial aviation ecosystem for infrastructure development and increase in airfares is not linked to a rise in the charges, according to the Airports Council International (ACI).

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September 18, 2024
India's record imports widen trade deficit to $29.65 bn in Aug
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India's record imports widen trade deficit to $29.65 bn in Aug

India's exports registered a steepest decline in 13-month falling 9.3 per cent in August to USD 34.71 billion due to global economic uncertainties, while the trade deficit soared to a 10month of USD 29.65 billion.

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September 18, 2024
India crude oil import bill rises 15% to $60.6 bn in Apr-Aug
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India crude oil import bill rises 15% to $60.6 bn in Apr-Aug

India's crude oil import bill rose nearly 15% on year to $60.6 bln in the first five months of the current financial year that started April, the petroleum and natural gas ministry said in its monthly report.

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September 18, 2024
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No near-term impact of Bangladesh situation on India Inc's credit quality

Crisil Ratings on Tuesday said the recent developments in Bangladesh did not have a significant impact on India's trade and it does not foresee any near-term impact on the credit quality of India Inc.

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September 18, 2024
Indians earning over ₹10 crore per annum rises 63%, ₹5 crore per annum jumps 49%
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Indians earning over ₹10 crore per annum rises 63%, ₹5 crore per annum jumps 49%

The number of Indians earning more than Rs 10 crore annually has surged 63 per cent in last five years, highlighted a report by Centrum Institutional Research.

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September 18, 2024
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India accounted for 25% of global IPOS in first half of 2024: Angel One Wealth

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) market in India has turned out to be an outlier in itself and is bucking the subdued global public issue trends.

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September 18, 2024
BSE defers listing of SME company Trafiksol until resolution of all 'queries'
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BSE defers listing of SME company Trafiksol until resolution of all 'queries'

BSE on Tuesday postponed the listing of SME company Trafiksol ITS Technologies Ltd, whose IPO was subscribed 345 times, after the stock exchange received certain queries about the firm.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

India, US for giving push to sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen in buses

India and the US have agreed to give impetus to sustainable aviation fuel, promote electrification of medium and heavyduty vehicles and use of hydrogen in buses, tractors and heavy equipment, said a joint statement issued after the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership dialogue between the two nations.

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September 18, 2024
WPI inflation falls to 4-mth low of 1.31% in August
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WPI inflation falls to 4-mth low of 1.31% in August

Wholesale inflation fell to a 4month low of 1.31 per cent in August due to a decline in prices of vegetables and fuel, even though onion and potato prices spiked, according to official data released on Tuesday.

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September 18, 2024
'Gujarat aims for 100 GW RE by 2030’
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'Gujarat aims for 100 GW RE by 2030’

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday launched the 'Mission 100 GW of renewable energy Gujarat' during the second day of 4th Global Renewable Energy Investor's Meet (REINVEST) 2024.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Sensex closes above 83K for 1st time, Nifty scales fresh peak

Rate cut hopes boost sentiment

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September 18, 2024
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B'deshi held for travelling on fake Indian passport

A 39-year-old Bangladeshi national, Mohammad Bappi Das Narayan Chandra Das, was arrested on Monday at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) after being deported from Moscow, Russia, for travelling on a fake Indian passport.

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September 18, 2024
Chaos at Mumbai int'l airport, passengers stranded in queues
The Free Press Journal

Chaos at Mumbai int'l airport, passengers stranded in queues

A chaos was seen at the Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahraj International Airport (CSMIA) on Tuesday morning.

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September 18, 2024
Security supervisor's murder solved, accused held in 12 hrs
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Security supervisor's murder solved, accused held in 12 hrs

THANE The mystery of the decapitated body of a 35-year-old supervisor of security guards found in a ground plus sixstorey building at a business park in Thane, on Sunday night, has been solved.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

HC rules against Kamalistan studio's land acquisition request

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mahal Pictures Pvt Ltd, the owners of the famous Kamalistan Studio, seeking direction to the BMC to acquire 9,540 sqmt land owned by the production house in Andheri.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Local bizman cheated of Rs 96.5L; 1 booked

A case has been registered against a man for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based businessman of Rs 96.5 lakh, police said on Tuesday.

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September 18, 2024
People participate in Ganpati Visarjan in Mumbai
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People participate in Ganpati Visarjan in Mumbai

People in Mumbai participated in Ganpati Visarjan on Tuesday.

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September 18, 2024
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Ahead of polls, Shiv Sena leaders get key positions

In a bid to quell potential dissent in the ruling Shiv Sena ahead of assembly polls, the Eknath Shinde-led government on Monday appointed former MP Anandrao Adsul and party MLA Sanjay Shirsat on key bodies.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

₹1500 cr for textile mill workers' housing

With barely a few days left for the announcement of the state assembly elections, the Mahayuti government has allocated Rs 1500 crore towards housing for Mumbai's textile mill workers.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

CM Shinde lauds PM Modi's leadership

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi under whose leadership the third BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre completed its first 100 days in office.

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September 18, 2024
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IIT-B TOP choice for JEE toppers for UG studies in 2024-25

This July, Indian Institute of Technology of Bombay (IITB) has emerged as a top choice for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Toppers.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Restrain & discipline your leaders: Kharge

Leader of Opposition (LOP) in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the inappropriate and threatening remarks made by leaders of the ruling BJP and its allies on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

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September 18, 2024
Trump's blame game on Kamala, Biden
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Trump's blame game on Kamala, Biden

Even as US President Joe Biden called up Donald Trump after the second assassination bid and tried to cool down the surcharged political climate, the former president put the issue on high-flame burner, posting FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT' on his social media platform.

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September 18, 2024
INDIA WIN 5TH ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY
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INDIA WIN 5TH ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY

Beat China 1-0 in final

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September 18, 2024
I also want to be CM, Ajit Pawar breaks his silence
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I also want to be CM, Ajit Pawar breaks his silence

In the run-up to the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elec tion, NCP national presiden and Deputy Chief Minister Aji Pawar for the first time broke his silence, saying that he is also quite keen to become the state Chief Minister.

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September 18, 2024
SC parks bulldozers, says no demolitions without permission
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SC parks bulldozers, says no demolitions without permission

Even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while directing that authorities across the country will not demolish properties, including of those accused of crime, till October 1 without seeking its permission.

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September 18, 2024
Top Court objects to Bengal's 'no night duty' for women docs
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Top Court objects to Bengal's 'no night duty' for women docs

SAYS WOMEN WANT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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September 18, 2024
Pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria: 8 dead
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Pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria: 8 dead

Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, including members of the militant group Hezbollah and a girl, and wounding the Iranian ambassador, government officials said.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

SC declines to stay HC order upholding maintainability of civil suits

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to pass any interim order staying the operation of the Allahabad High Court order upholding the maintainability of civil suits filed by Hindu wor shippers in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Masjid dispute.

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September 18, 2024
ARVIND QUITS, ATISHI STAKES CLAIM TO GOVT
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ARVIND QUITS, ATISHI STAKES CLAIM TO GOVT

Delhi to get its youngest & 3rd woman Chief Minister after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit

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September 18, 2024