The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 05, 2024

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November 05, 2024

EC shifts state DGP amid bias claims

In a notable shift just before Maharashtra's assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla, following persistent pressure from the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

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TWO EVMS NEEDED IN 87 SEATS

In Maharashtra, a staggering 87 of the 288 assembly constituencies will require two electronic machines voting (EVMS) at each polling booth for the elections on November 20.

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36 KILLED IN ALMORA BUS MISHAP

A poorly maintained and overcrowded bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge and rolled down a rocky slope in Almorah district on Monday, killing at least 36 people and injuring several others, officials said.

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Some rebels in; others back off

The top leadership of the ruling Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi had to sweat it out on Monday, mollifying their rebel candidates and coaxing them to withdraw – a few gave in but many did not.

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Six, including 2 BJP rebels, withdraw nominations

MIRA BHAYANDAR

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Mahayuti still faces the rebel threat

REBELLION | Mahayuti has successfully convinced most rebel candidates to withdraw their nominations

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HC seeks ECI explanation for rejecting nomination

The Bombay High Court on Monday sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to explain the grounds on which it rejected the nomination of a Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi candidate who submitted his papers after 11 am on October 30.

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Voters to get discounts at multiplexes, restaurants

win-win offer

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BVA to get JD (U)'s symbol

The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Bombay High Court on Monday that it would allot 'whistle' symbol to Hitendra Thakur-led Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA).

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No apology for comments on the Prophet: Mahant

Social media users from outside the country fueled violence in Maharashtra and other states in reaction to his statements on Prophet Muhammad in August.

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Vande Metro hits Mumbai for speed trials at 130km/h

MUMBAI

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FIR registered for negligence as kid drowns

A day after a six-year-old boy died from drowning in a water tank in Vashi Garden, the Vashi police have booked the garden inspector, contractor, security guards, and officials from the garden department of Navi Municipal Mumbai Corporation (NMMC) for negligence.

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Threat text to Yogi: Mumbai cops get another message

The Mumbai traffic police helpline on November 3 received a threatening message from an unknown number, warning that if Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were to be killed like Baba Siddique, India would face a situation similar to that of Israel and Hamas.

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Amid strains with INDIA bloc, SP solo

In a move that underscores deepening fissures within the INDIA bloc alliance, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has announced it will field candidates independently in Maharashtra.

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Bullet train: 9 bridges done

In a significant milestone in the Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train project, nine river bridges have been completed between Vapi and Surat.

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Post failure: ₹30 refund and ₹2,000 for mental agony

The South Mumbai District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has ruled against the General Post Office (GPO) and the Bhandup postal department for failing to deliver a registered letter on time, holding them accountable for deficient service.

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Ranade quits as VC of Gokhale Institute

Noted economist Dr Ajit Ranade has resigned as vice-chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), the institute's officials said on Monday.

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City gasping for breath after Diwali

Hospitals seeing rise in respiratory cases; ICU admissions have also been on the rise like always

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Contractual health staff reinstated

The BMC has decided to reinstate its contractual healthcare professionals at peripheral hospitals.

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Residents slam PMC for garbage burning menace

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has failed to implement the Solid Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, claim the residents.

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Shivajinagar: Shirole thanks Adv Musale

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Pune's Shivajinagar, Siddharth Shirole, who has been renominated to contest the Nov 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls from the seat, on Monday thanked Madhukar Musale for withdrawing his nomination.

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Modi to address public meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public meeting at Modi Maidan in Nanded on Nov 9 to support the Mahayuti candidates in the district.

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Rebel candidates quit from race

RETREAT | 'Rebel' issue has been resolved

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India's mfg sector regains growth momentum in Oct: PMI

PMI) rose from September's eight-month low of 56.5 to 57.5 in October

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Sensex plunges 942 points to settle at nearly 3-month low

BEAR ATTACK | Sensex crashes over 7,700 points in five weeks

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SUBSIDIES TO OIL & GAS SECTOR REDUCE 85% IN 10 YRS TO 2023: MNRE

Subsidies to the oil & gas sector saw a reduction of 85 per cent from a peak of USD 25 billion in 2013 to USD 3.5 billion by 2023, according to an official note on Monday.

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Consumer spending on goods to grow 7% in next 5 years

S&P report

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Sebi lets MFs invest in overseas funds with 25% exposure to Indian securities

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday allowed mutual funds (MFs) to invest in overseas mutual funds or unit trusts that invest a specific portion of their assets in Indian securities.

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Market regulator issues ₹130 crore demand notices to five entities in Reliance Home Fin fund diversion case

Sebi on Monday asked five entities, including Netizen Engineering and Citi Securities and Financial Services, to pay Rs 130 crore for the illegal diversion of funds from Reliance Home Finance Ltd.

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India re-elected as President of International Solar Alliance till 2026

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said India has been re-elected as the President of Indian Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026.

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Reliance Jio IPO likely to hit stock mkt in 2025

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani is targeting to list the group's telecom business, Jio, next year, Reuters reported on Monday citing two people in the know.

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In-flight passengers can access WiFi services only when allowed, say new rules

The government on Monday clarified that in-flight passengers will be able to use internet services through WiFi only when electronic devices are permitted to be used in the aircraft even after it attains an altitude of 3,000 metres in Indian airspace.

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China's Haier Grp plans JV with JSW Grp envisaging ₹1,000 cr investment

Haier Group, a leading Chinese appliances manufacturer, has plans to set up a joint venture with India's JSW Group envisaging a proposed investment of Rs 1,000 crore, sources said.

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CIL should prioritise augmenting coal production, supplies to reduce import

State-owned CIL's priorities should be to ramp up production of coal and scale up supplies to reduce imports, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has said.

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NSE Q2 profit soars 57% to ₹3,137 cr

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday reported a 57 per cent year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,137 crore for the September quarter.

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Empowering Women: Key Insights from the Latest Labour Force Survey

The participation of women in the labour force is a critical determinant of economic growth and social progress.

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Nifty charts suggest weakness ahead

Till Nifty holds below 24000 zones, weakness could be seen towards 23800 then 23650 zones

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Anjeev Kumar Jain assumes charge as Director (Finance), NBCC (India) Limited

Anjeev Kumar Jain assumed the charge of Director (Finance) of NBCC (India) Ltd., a distinguished Navratna CPSE wef from November 1, 2024.

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Sultanganj station to be known as Ajgaibinath Dham

Sultanganj railway station in Bihar is set to be renamed after revered Hindu shrine Ajgaibinath Dham.

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Economic stress: Cong cites '5 undeniable facts'

In a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge charged that \"BJP's anti-people policies are corroding India's economy\" and he exhorted the PM to \"speak about the real issues facing common people\" in his election rallies \"instead of spewing lies against the Opposition\".

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Oppn MPs protest meeting schedule

The Opposition MPs in the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 have drafted a protest letter for Speaker Om Birla alleging that the Committee chairperson, senior BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, has been \"bulldozing\" the proceedings of the panel.

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12 more Bangladeshis held in Meghalaya and Tripura

INFILTRATION BID FOILED

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Charges against Sanjay Roy framed

PLEA IN PUBLIC | I've done nothing. I've been framed in RG Kar rape-murder case: Prime accused to media; day-to-day trial from Nov 11

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Director's death: Financiers may get police notice

A day after Kannada film director Guruprasad was found dead by suicide in his apartment, the police have recovered four mobile handsets, two tabs and a laptop and sent them to forensic lab.

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Seraulim subway closure: Temporary measure now permanent hazard due to waterlogging

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING CONCERNS, UNDERPASS INACCESSIBLE TO MOTORISTS A MONTH AFTER LAPSE OF NOTIFICATION

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MMC caught off guard as fish sellers return to market road

That the migrant fish vendors have again returned to the wholesale fish market road, right opposite the wholesale fish market, goes to show that the MMC has either stopped patrolling the road to drive away the vendors or the civic officials have turned a blind eye to the illegal activities.

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Four people electrocuted in AP

Tadiparru Four men were electrocuted here on Monday while tying a flexi banner around a social reformer's statue.

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Former Chief Commissioner's tribute to Lord Shiva

The ongoing exhibition of paintings titled 'Aadiyogi Shiv: a Journey in Cosmic Indigo' by Sangeeta Gupta, former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax is a tribute to Lord Shiva. It is an endeavor to create awareness on sustainable living. She consciously chose khadi fabric and used indigo colour.

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Andhra Pradesh announces results of TET 2024

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially announced the results of the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2024, a vital examination for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and high schools throughout the state on Monday.

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Pawan Kalyan assures computer labs in all schools in Pithapuram

He highlighted the government initiatives being taken in the fields of education, sports, and science and technology.

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Police refunds the lost amount of Rs 1 crore to victim

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police refunded an amount of Rs 1,05,00,000 to victims in case number Cr.No.1665/2024, who were defrauded by cybercriminals on the pretext of investments in trading with promises of substantial profits.

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2 Bengaluru residents lose ₹95L to cyber fraudsters

Two people have complained to the police here that they have collectively lost about Rs 95 lakh to cyber fraudsters after they fell prey to fake videos allegedly featuring two top businessmen.

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Victim's fingers & a stop for 'tea': What led cops to B'luru IT couple in domestic help murder case

Six fingers on the victim's hands and the CCTV footage of a car's suspicious movement led the police to crack a case of murder, which happened in Karnataka's Bengaluru, with the perpetrators then dumping the body in Tamil Nadu's Salem, reported The Print.

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3-day Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha music festival to promote tourism

For the first time, the Union Ministry of Tourism has come up with a unique three-day musical event Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha, aimed at promoting tourism in and around Mysuru.

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Congress inciting unrest across Chhattisgarh, says BJP

Chhattisgarh BJP State President Kiran Dev has alleged that the Congress is deliberately spreading crime, unrest, and tension in Chhattisgarh.

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Government resumes control of Bilaspur's Mission Hospital Land

In a recent decision regarding the controversial Mission Hospital land, valued at billions, the Chhattisgarh government ordered the resumption of district administration control after rejecting an appeal by leaseholders in the Divisional Commissioner's Court.

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HC takes Suo Motu notice on elephant electrocutions

In response to the recent deaths of three elephants in the Gharghoda forest range of Raigarh district, the High Court of Chhattisgarh, led by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice BD Guru, has taken suo motu cognizance of the issue.

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Woman killed in Mehsana dispute over firecrackers

A dispute over bursting firecrackers between neighbours turned fatal in Mehsana, claiming the life of a 66-year-old woman.

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AAP office burgled, key docus claim to be stolen

SECURITY CONCERNS | Party fears for safety of opposition

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Father & son drown at beach during vacation

A family's Diwali holiday ended in tragedy when a father and son drowned at Mandvi Beach in Kutch on Sunday.

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New car to strengthen Suzuki and Toyota ties

Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation will strengthen their partnership, with Suzuki supplying a new battery electric (BEV) SUV model to Toyota.

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Surat GST Tribunal to Open Soon

Surat, known as India's diamond city, is set to establish a Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal within the next six months, a significant relief for the region's traders and industrialists.

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Villager gets hurt in face off with jumbo

A villager got injured in Chandia range of Umaria after an elephant came in front of him all of a sudden on Monday.

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4 Dhar kids suffocate to death inside locked car

Incident took place in Gujarat

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NO NEW TEMPLES IN POLICE STNS: HC

Notice to CS, DGP, Collector & SP, 4 SHOs of Jabalpur

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Minor hung upside down, hot coal placed under head

Three persons were arrested in Pandhurna district after a video of them hanging a minor boy upside down in village Mohgaon on Sunday and placing hot coal near his head surfaced on social media, police said on Monday.

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Power demand surges in Western MP as Rabi irrigation begins

Electricity demand in western Madhya Pradesh has seen a dramatic increase over the past month, driven largely by the start of Rabi crop irrigation.

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200% rise in property rate at 243 places

Collector guideline approved on Monday. Steep hike in property rates at Kolar and Huzur

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Kiwis drubbing a wake-up call

The team has been on a high for some time. Now Rohit Sharma and his men have to prove themselves all over again

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Scholars at risk: A disturbing global trend of attacks

The latest Free to Think report highlights the worrisome state of scholars around the world, who are facing increasing threats

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Trial begins over prof's beheading

Samuel Paty had shown caricatures of Prophet Muhammad during a lesson on freedom of expression

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Shouldn't have left White House

RALLY ROUNDUP | Don stirs supporters as he harks back to 2020 loss again

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Volcanic eruption kills 10 in Indonesia

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency said on Monday that at least 10 people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores.

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HRCP calls for inquiry into PTI lawyer's abduction

Intezar Panjutha, a lawyer for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, was abducted for over 3 weeks on October 8

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Iran slams US over B-52 bombers

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has criticised what he calls the United States's \"destabilising presence\" after its deployment of B-52 bombers in the region.

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Pune bids adieu to monsoon races

Former championship jockey A Sandesh returned to the track

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'Gavaskar persuaded Sachin to sign with Yorkshire'

Among the many firsts Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary batter, created in his glorious career was becoming the first overseas signing of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, one of the most prestigious teams in England's County circuit.

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Health Benefits: Chia seeds With Honey

If you are someone who is health-conscious, then you would surely be looking out for information that can help you improve your health and also help you avoid certain diseases, right?

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'Rupali Ganguly is controlling and psychotic'

Esha Verma, who claims to be the daughter of Rupali Ganguly's now husband Ashwin Verma, took to her social media handle to make shocking claims about the actress' marriage to Ashwin Verma.

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Bus falls into gorge, 36 dead in U'khand

In a tragic incident, 36 people were killed including 10 women after a bus with 50 passengers onboard fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district.

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First woman in White House or 2nd term for Trump

USA VOTES TODAY

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Docu on 1st UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

The documentary film, 'Nilgiris-A Shared Wilderness', directed by Sandesh Kadur, celebrates the story of India's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and was screened privately in Chennai on Monday, aligning with the International Day for Biosphere Reserves.

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