The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 16, 2024

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October 16, 2024

PRIYANKA TO MAKE HER DEBUT

By-polls to 48 Assembly seats and two Parliamentary seats will also be held in two phases on November 13 and 20.

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DEAL SIGNED FOR 31 PREDATOR DRONES

India sealed a deal with the US to procure 31 Predator high-altitude long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics under the foreign military sales route at a cost of nearly USD 4 billion.

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7 MLCs sworn in at last minute

Seven MLCs appointed by the governor were sworn in on Tuesday, hours before the Election Commission of India announced the date for assembly polls in Maharashtra, with Deputy Speaker Neelam Gorhe administering the oath of secrecy.

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Jharkhand: BJP's Tactical Gamble

As the BJP seeks a solo majority in Jharkhand, Lit grapples with Chief Minister Hemant Soren's corruption allegations while capitalising on a new electoral strategy.

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Then allies, now rivals: Epic battle

Maharashtra is all set to witness a clash of personalities between Pawars and Uddhav vs Shinde and Fadnavis

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Cong MP's son granted bail in Chembur hit-and-run case

His medical report indicated he was not driving under influence of alcohol

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₹29k Diwali bonus for 1L BMC staff

Moments before the announcement of the assembly poll schedule, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday declared a Diwali bonus of Rs29,000 for around one lakh BMC employees.

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Recces, firing practice at heart of sinister plot

Accused relied on YouTube tutorials; had even surveilled Salman Khan's residence

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MU extends admission date for distance learning

The Mumbai University's (MU) Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has extended the deadline for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses till October 30.

1 min

Member of interstate cyber gang arrested

Navi Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested a member of an interstate gang of cyber criminals from Delhi.

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Coastal Rd Phase 2 consultants hired at a cost of ₹559cr

The BMC has appointed a project management consultant (PMC) for Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 2, at a cost of Rs559 crore. The 18.47-kilometre road will establish a vital connection between Versova and Dahisar, along with a 4.46-km connector to the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR). It will be further connected by a 5.6-km, 45-metre-wide elevated section that will link Dahisar and Bhayandar.

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Clarify stance on plastic flower ban: HC to Centre

GOI directed to inform whether it considered CPCB recommendations; env risks highlighted

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Conflict between Bhujbal-Suhas Kande likely avoided

To avoid a confrontation between the duo, Pankaj Bhujbal has been sworn in as governor-appointed MLC

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Santosh Shelke appointed to BATU's executive committee

The principal of the Shrinath College of Pharmacy, Santosh Shelke, has been appointed as a member of the executive council of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technology University (BATU), Lonere, in Raigad district.

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Sebi enhances position limits for trading members in index F&O contracts

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday said the position limit for Trading Members (TMs) across client and proprietary trades in index futures and options will now be higher of Rs 7,500 crore or 15 per cent of total open interest (OI) in the market.

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Domestic air passenger traffic rises 6% in Sep

Domestic carriers flew 1.30 crore passengers in September, which is 6.38 per cent higher compared to the year-ago period, according to official data released on Tuesday. In September last year, airlines carried 1.22 crore passengers.

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Gilts up; sharp fall in crude offsets impact of high Sep CPI

Prices of government bonds ended higher, following a fall in crude oil prices after investor worries of an escalation in the West Asia crisis eased, dealers said.

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Retail inflation likely to avg 4.5% in 2024-25: RBI DG

The retail inflation is projected to average 4.5 per cent in 2024-25 and align with the target on a durable basis by 2025-26, RBI deputy governor Michael Debabrata Patra has said at a conference here.

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Govt to sell up to 5% in Cochin Shipyard via OFS

The government on Tuesday said it will sell up to 5 per cent stake in Cochin Shipyard at a floor price of Rs 1,540 a share starting October 16.

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Samsung workers call off strike: TN govt

Over a month-long indefinite strike by the employees of Samsung India Electronics Ltd at its plant near here was called off on Tuesday and the workers have decided to resume work, the Tamil Nadu government said.

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Don't see impact on trade, investment ties between India, Canada: Sources

The escalation in the diplomatic row between India and Canada will not have an impact on the bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries, government sources said on Tuesday.

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Govt examining product disclosures by quick commerce firms

The government is verifying mandatory disclosures on packaged products sold through quick commerce companies, a senior government official said on Tuesday, signalling potential regulatory action against non-compliant firms.

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‘Spectrum for satcom will be allocated administratively but not without a cost’

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday rejected service providers' demand to auction satcom spectrum but made it clear that radiowaves will come with a cost even if assigned without auction for satellite-based communications services.

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HDFC AMC Jul-Sep net profit rises 32% to ₹577 cr

HDFC Asset Management Co. Tuesday reported a lower-than-expected net profit for Jul-Sept due to an increase in its tax outgo, after the introduction of a revised long-term capital gains tax in the Union Budget for 2024-25 (Apr-Mar).

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Coal India's process for signing fuel supply pacts becomes digital

Coal India Ltd (CIL) on Tuesday said that it has started the online process of signing fuel supply pacts with its various clients including those in the power sector to ensure ease of business. With this move, CIL has discontinued with the earlier practice of physical submission of official papers, while bank guarantees and other required documents can be submitted through digital mode.

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PM Modi pitches for global digital rules

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a fervent pitch for putting in place a global framework for use of digital technology and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying security cannot be an afterthought in an interconnected world.

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SpiceJet settles $23.39 million dispute with Aircastle, Wilmington Trust

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday said it has successfully settled a USD 23.39 million dispute with two aircraft lessors -- Aircastle and Wilmington Trust, days after amicably resolving a similar dispute with a US-based aircraft leasing firm, BBAM.

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Oppn MPs walk out from JPC meet, again

For the second consecutive day, several Opposition MPs walked out of the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Tuesday after there was a ruckus during the meeting and both the Opposition and the ruling BJP members accused the other side of using derogatory language during the proceedings.

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BATTLE OF KARNATAKA

By elections to the three Assembly seats Karnataka will be held Shiggaon on November 13.

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Land scams a threat to Congress' image

The Congress party in Karnataka is under significant scrutiny due to allegations of land scams, which have become a major concern for its image.

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Villagers up in arms against mega projects in Cavelossim

Concerned citizens of Cavelossim have sounded bugle against what they termed as a host of construction and hotel projects in the pipeline in the tourist village, with activist Priest Fr Eremito Rebello calling for a moratorium on housing projects barring single dwelling units for the local people.

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Mhadei panel to hold 3rd meet in Goa on Oct 25

The incumbent in-charge of Central Water Commission Navin Kumar will chair the meeting which was supposed to be held in New Delhi on September 5 but was postponed in view of Ganesh Chaturthi

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Calangute's crime wave casts shadow over tourism hotspot

GROWING CONCERN OVER PUBLIC SAFETY, ROLE OF BOUNCERS

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Huge drug bust in Anjuna, narcotics worth ₹1cr seized

ANC says it's the biggest seizure in Goa

1 min

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclone

An high alert has been issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) following the formation of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.

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PONNAM WARNS OF LEGAL ACTION AGAINST OWNERS SHUTTING DOWN GURUKUL SCHOOLS

Harish slams govt over unpaid residential schools' rents

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Training for first batch of disaster response force next month

Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari on Tuesday held a meeting with senior officials and discussed the proposals for the constitution of the Telangana State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in the state.

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KEA results of VAO Compulsory Kannada Language Test out

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the results for the KEA VAO Compulsory Kannada Language Test 2024. Candidates who took the exam can now view their results on the official KEA website at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea by entering their Register Number and Date of Birth.

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No shortage of funds for scam-hit Valmiki Corporation, reveals CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, where misappropriation of funds was reported earlier this year, will face no shortage of funds.

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K'taka BJP leaders to meet President Murmu, seek dismissal of the CM

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday said his party leaders would soon meet President Droupadi Murmu and request her to dismiss the \"corrupt and anti-Hindu\" Siddaramaiah-led government in the State.

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Rains throw normal life out of gear in Bengaluru, more of State

Incessant rains since early Tuesday threw normal life out of gear in central and southern parts of Karnataka, including the state capital Bengaluru where several localities witnessed water-logging and traffic congestion.

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Baghel, Singh Deo appointed observers

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Umang Singhar have been appointed senior observers of Vidarbha (Amravati and Nagpur) as part of the upcoming Maharashtra polls.

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RERA underlines for banking transparency

The Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) on Tuesday underlined the need to enhance transparency in the management of bank accounts related to real estate projects.

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2024 textile policy unveiled

₹1107 cr incentive to revitalize textile industry in Surat, elsewhere

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Man, 55, assaults four minors, arrested

The Kheda police have arrested Chandrakant Patel alias Chandro painter, 55, on the charges of sexually assaulting four minor girls in Vaso village in Nadiad taluka in Kheda district.

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Surat Metro crane stuck in mud

A recent event during the construction of the Surat metro project has captured attention online, as a video shows a heavy crane slipping towards the railing near residential and commercial buildings, becoming lodged in the mud.

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World's largest free old age home in Rajkot

Caring for elderly

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Bina MLA says she is still in Congress

In her reply to Assembly Speaker's notice, Congress MLA from Bina said that she had not left Congress party and had not joined BJP, sources said on Tuesday.

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Trio kept their slate clean, no evidence or record of assets

NCB struggles to trace info on moveable, immovable property of the three accused

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Embrace confidence: Feel comfortable in your own skin

The damage caused by body shaming is profound. It affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds

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Diplomacy must to end disputes

Needless to say, diplomatic prudence is now crucial. Both nations need to lower the rhetoric and let diplomacy take its course

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UNSC voices 'concern' for peacekeeping forces

Urges all parties to respect the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel, UN premises

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TRUMP IN SOUP FOR 'ENEMY WITHIN' REMARK

Hurling more fireballs into the surcharged US presidential campaign, Republican nominee Donald Trump has issued broad hints of violence on election day.

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Met officials, aid workers hit by threats

Meteorologists in the US are facing death threats and harassment after two hurricanes recently slammed Florida, leaving nearly 300 dead and thousands homeless.

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Fauji part 2

Vikas Jain and Gauahar Khan to lead modern take on iconic 1989 Fauji series

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Where Bollywood's Golden Age Dined

One legendary restaurant known for its association with the golden age of Bollywood is Pritam Da Dhaba, located in Dadar (there is another outlet in Juhu too).

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Opening loss against New Zealand hit India's chances

India were touted to break the ICC title drought in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 after the event was shifted to the UAE from Bangladesh earlier in September.

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NZ pacer Sears ruled out of India Test tour

New Zealand right-arm pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a knee injury.

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Cummins feels gun Bumrah will be key player in series

The world's top two Test teams will clash in a five-match affair starting on November 22

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87% Indians poor; live on less than $6.85 per day

WORLD BANK'S POVERTY, PROSPERITY AND PLANET REPORT

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Cheetahs to get 2nd home in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

Cheetahs will soon be introduced to the Gandhi sagar Sanctuary, as a part of efforts to boost tourism in the region, Mandsaur Collector Aditi Garg announced on Monday.

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Glad everyone thinks I will be champ: Gukesh

INDIAN CHESS MAESTRO TO CONTEST FOR WORLD TITLE IN $ 2.5MN TOURNEY IN SINGAPORE

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