The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 06, 2024

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November 06, 2024

Hindi chauvinism: TTE suspended

Passenger forced to write an apology after he told TTE to speak in Marathi

1 min

Poll day for a polarised nation

RAZOR'S EDGE - In some states, result will be announced as soon as voting stops; but in swing states it could take hours or even days

2 mins

SC UPHOLDS MADRASSA LAW IN UP

In a major relief to madrassas in Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of the 2004 state law regulating the Muslim minority educational institutions and said a statute cannot be struck down on the ground of secularism.

1 min

Pawar may call it a day: Cue for Ajit

In a significant political announcement, Sharad Pawar, the supremo of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), revealed his intention to retire from electoral politics, confirming that the upcoming 2024 Maharashtra state assembly elections will mark his final campaign.

2 mins

State DGPs - birds of passage

Sanjay Verma is asked to take over from Rashmi Shukla but there is a twist in the tale...

1 min

STATE CAN'T SEIZE ALL PVT PROPERTY

The Supreme Court has held that all private properties can't be considered \"material resources of the community\" under Article 39(b) of the Constitution to be taken over by State to sub-serve the \"common good.\"

2 mins

FARM LOAN WAIVER MAY BE MVA USP

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) plans to announce a complete farm loan waiver for all farmers in Maharashtra and a direct benefit transfer (DBT) of Rs 3,000 per month for women from the weaker economic sections in the state.

1 min

Bullet Train site mishap: 4 dead

Four construction workers lost their lives in a tragic accident at the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project near Vasad, Anand district.

2 mins

BJP takes U-Turn on Sarvankar in Mahim

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to back Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar in the Mahim constituency over Amit Thackeray, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, signalling a shift in strategy within the Mahayuti alliance.

1 min

Rahul & Co hope to sway voters with 5 promises

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will kickstart its campaign on Wednesday at Bandra Kurla Complex in the presence of the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge besides NCP SP chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and others.

1 min

Mahayuti takes the lead: Announces its 10 guarantees

EARLY BIRD - The alliance's decision comes a day ahead of Rahul Gandhi's Swabhiman rally

1 min

Shinde Sena leaders target Chhagan Bhujbal, Sunil Tatkare

Upset for Mahayuti as ex-MP, MLA launch a tirade

1 min

UBT expels 5 for anti-party activities

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has expelled five functionaries for 'anti-party activities', sources said on Tuesday.

1 min

Uddhav Thackeray hits the campaign trail in Kolhapur

'Those helping BJP are Maha's enemies'

1 min

Fadnavis sets BJP's campaign ball rolling

Seeking his sixth term, Fadnavis is confident of 'continued blessings' from voters based on the development works

1 min

MVA rally to affect traffic movement

Police have imposed restrictions on traffic on the roads near the grounds of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority on Wednesday in view of the rally of the Maha Vikas Aghadi at the venue for the Maharashtra assembly elections.

1 min

EC tells collectors to check police vehicles for cash

The Election Commission has ordered collectors to check police vehicles to prevent cash distribution to voters during the election period.

1 min

SSR's former house-help gets SC boost

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Centre's appeal against an order that quashed a look-out circular (LOC) issued to the former house help of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

1 min

HC dismisses candidate's plea over EC rejection

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition by Aakifahmed Dafedar, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's (VBA) candidate from Bandra (West) constituency, challenging rejection of his nomination papers by the Returning Officer (RO) on the ground that the same were filed after 11 am.

1 min

199 of 218 schools under Raju Tadvi are in order

In a detailed response to the allegations raised over the compliance of private schools with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, authorities from the BMC have clarified that the status of the 218 private unaided schools under scrutiny.

1 min

Sunil Raut booked for 'sexist' remarks against female rival

POLITICAL NAME-CALLING - Second FIR against UBT leader over controversial remarks

2 mins

No bomb call made to NIA courts, say cops

The registrar office of the special courts hearing sensitive cases like 2008 Malegaon blast, ISIS modules and the Elghar Parishad conspiracy is said to have received a hoax bomb threat call on October 30, a day before Diwali.

1 min

'Sorry or ₹5cr': Salman gets another threat

Adding to the string of death threats, actor Salman Khan has again received a warning to either apologise to the Bishnoi community or cough up Rs5 crore over an alleged blackbuck poaching incident.

1 min

Bishnoi tee sale lands e-portals in eye of storm

The sale of t-shirts imprinted with pictures of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on popular e-shopping platforms - Meesho, Teeshopper, Flipkart - has sparked an outrage, with netizens condemning glamorising criminals.

1 min

Was Galaxy firing, threat letter to Salim Khan scripted by same hand?

The Mumbai police have secured permission to take samples of the handwriting of the four accused, who have been arrested in connection with the firing outside Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments.

1 min

New rules to ensure schools swiftly press panic button

LIFE-SAVING GUIDELINES - Govt asks schools to set up emergency medical services; step comes after HC order related to collegian's death

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Docs collect ₹1 lakh, save 13-yr-old

The doctors at the BMC-run Sion Hospital went a step beyond their duty call and donated Rs1 lakh to save the life of Chandi Gaud, a 13-year-old Dahisar resident who was born with a slow heart rate that caused fatigue and frequent fainting spells.

1 min

Marathi musician buys ₹7.7 crore apartment

Renowned singer, music director, and filmmaker Avadhoot Gupte, along with his wife Girija Gupte, has acquired a luxury apartment for Rs 7.75 crore, according to documents reviewed by Square Yards.

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Baha'is mark b'day of founders

TWIN HOLY DAYS - Community celebrated birthday of Bab on Saturday; birth anniversary of Baha'u'llah was on Sunday at Baha'i Centre in New Marine Lines; faith has grown to over 6 million believers with presence in nearly every country

2 mins

Man found dead in Ulhasnagar

A 22-year-old man was found dead in Ulhasnagar in Thane district on Sunday.

1 min

12 smuggled exotic turtles seized at city airport; 2 held

Officials are now probing who had supplied these turtles to the accused and who was supposed to receive them in Mumbai

1 min

Scrap dealer found dead; auto driver on the run

The Panvel Taluka police are searching for a rickshaw driver after a 60-year-old scrap dealer was found dead on November 2 near Morbe village.

1 min

Kabras buy two apartments in Worli for ₹198 cr

In another property deal registered at Oberoi 360 West in Worli, the family of Rajesh Shreegopal Kabra, which owns RR Kabel, one of the country's largest conglomerates in the electrical sector, has purchased two apartments on the 62nd floor of the high rise for Rs 198 crore.

1 min

HC notice to state, Centre on razing of Ambujwadi huts

SEEKING REHABILITATION - Plea challenges demolition of homes without any rehab policy

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Siphoning ₹1.62cr: 4 years in jail for former GM of ins firm

The special CBI court has sentenced a former general manager of New India Assurance (NIA) Company, Dr. Anand Mittal, to four years in jail for misappropriation of funds to the tune of Rs1.62 crore from March 2010 to December 2014.

1 min

SHRC sees surge in disposal of cases under Justice Tated

Since December 2021, the SHRC has taken up and resolved 536 cases in total with many in brief hearings

1 min

Matheran toy train resumes

The Central Railway (CR) has announced the resumption of the popular Neral-Matheran narrow gauge toy train services from November 6 (today).

1 min

FIR against dead couple for illegal storage of gas

ULWE CYLINDER BLASTS - Days after a family of four was killed in a cylinder blast in Ulwe, the police have booked the deceased couple for illegally stocking gas cylinders and petrol in their shop Hanuman Stores - in Jawale village.

1 min

Woman's body found in drain near Turbhe

A murder case has been registered after a woman's body was found in a drain near Everest Company at Turbhe MIDC on Sunday evening. Preliminary probe revealed that she was strangled to death.

1 min

Interstate illegal arms cartel busted in Vasai; 8 arrested

All accused were found to be working as mechanics, welder, farmer and delivery man, said an official

1 min

Residents claim graft in BMC wall reconstruction

The residents of Kalina have requested the BMC chief to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the reconstruction of a chowky wall and take action against Assistant Municipal Commissioner Swapnaja Kshirsagar.

1 min

BMC installs 44-metre coastal road connector

BRIDGE TO DEVELOPMENT - Installation of remaining 60-metre span to mark final phase of the project; once completed, coastal road expected to be fully operational by the end of December

1 min

Lodha moots solution for Kemps Corner traffic jams

The BJP candidate from Malabar Hill, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, has written a letter to the chief engineer of the Coastal Road Project calling for traffic solutions at Mukesh Chowk in Kemps Corner.

1 min

Sex assault on 2 teens; father arrested in 1 case

In two separate incidents, two teen girls were allegedly sexually assaulted in the western suburbs.

1 min

'Arrest Ajit Pawar or issue apology': Bichukale to Modi

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Abhijit Bichukale, who is known for his appearances on Bigg Boss 15 and Bigg Boss Marathi, has demanded the arrest of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for his alleged involvement in the Rs70,000 crore irrigation scam.

1 min

Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Medha Kulkarni

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni for spreading \"fake news\" against her party chief Uddhav Thackeray.

1 min

Cantonment residents irked

GROUND REPORT - People ask for better water supply, traffic management

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Surge in fake doctors; 3 booked in just 2 months

Pune is witnessing a worrying rise in cases of bogus doctors conducting medical examinations and providing treatments without valid medical qualifications.

1 min

12-year-old scales Mount Kilimanjaro

In a remarkable achievement, 12-year-old Dhairya Kulkarni from Satara has successfully scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain, standing at approximately 5,895 metres (19,340 feet).

1 min

Fadnavis pledges support for Shekle

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nana Kate on Monday withdrew his candidature as an independent candidate from the Chinchwad Assembly constituency.

1 min

Porsche case: Anticipatory bail denied

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man in a case pertaining to the Porsche car accident, which claimed two lives, in Pune earlier this year.

1 min

PMC Care wins global award; questions arise

The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) 'PMC Care' project has gained international recognition, winning first place in the \"Emerging Economy - Legacy Cities\" category.

1 min

'My fight is against BJP': Cong rebel Bagul

Parvati in Pune is all set to witness a triangular fight as rebel Congress leader Aba Bagul refused to withdraw his nomination for the Nov 20 Maharashtra Assembly polls.

1 min

Young man robbed by 2 suspects

In the Jailroad area, two suspects reportedly robbed a young man, taking cash worth Rs 3,000 after assaulting him.

1 min

Tribal students' socio-emotional education

An innovative project, 'Abhivyakti,' is being implemented by the Tribal Development Department in collaboration with Slam Out Loud (SOL) and Girl Rising organisations to enhance socio-emotional education among students enrolled in ashram schools.

1 min

Candidates to get 14 days for campaigning

The important phase of the assembly polls in the district began on Tuesday.

1 min

No retreat for rebels in Jalgaon polls

Out of 231 candidates who filed nominations in Jalgaon district for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, 92 withdrew on Nov 4, the final day for withdrawal.

1 min

CANDIDATES BEGIN CANVASSING

CAMPAIGN TIME - Politicians started organising rallies and reaching the voters' doorsteps

1 min

MIDC ignores cutting of trees

Although the state government is spending crores of rupees for the preservation of the environment, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) seems to be apathetic towards cutting trees in the Waluj Industrial Area.

1 min

Direct fight between Shinde and UBT Sena

Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) will have direct contests in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

1 min

Gamblers arrested

The city police arrested 10 gamblers while gambling at various places in the district.

1 min

Mutiny in Shinde Sena as Ahirrao remains 'missing'

UNTRACEABLE - There have been conflicting claims from party secretary and former MP revealing a factional feud

1 min

Rebellion curbed, except in Deolali & Deola seats

On the last day for withdrawal of applications in the Assembly elections, it appears that political parties succeeded in appeasing most of their rebels.

1 min

Stock mkts stage spirited recovery on value buying in banking, metal shares

Benchmark Sensex recovered its early losses to close higher by 694 points on Tuesday on late buying in banking, steel and oil & gas shares amid firm trends in global equities ahead of the US presidential elections.

1 min

Festive consumption growth halved in 2024: Nomura

Japanese brokerage Nomura on Wednesday said the growth rate in festive consumption halved to 15 per cent in the current year.

1 min

India, Kazakhstan form JV firm to strengthen titanium supply chain

Indian Rare Earths Limited, (IREL) and Kazakhstan's Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC, (UKTMP JSC) have signed an agreement to establish an Indo-Kazakh joint venture company, IREUK Titanium Limited, for the production of Titanium Slag in India, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

1 min

MOSPI advances release of IIP, CPI data by 90 minutes

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Tuesday announced the advancing of release time for macroeconomic data Consumer Price Index and Index of Industrial Production by about one and a half hours.

1 min

Govt to sell up to 2.5% stake in Hind Zinc through OFS

The stake sale would fetch over ₹5,000 cr at floor price

1 min

Tax officers detect ₹25,000 crore GST evasion by 18K bogus firms

In the recently concluded all-India drive against fake co, GST officers had identified 73K cos which they suspected of being set up only to avail of ITC

1 min

Gilts end flat; traders tread lightly before US election outcome

Government bond prices ended steady as traders remained cautious ahead of the US presidential election, with vote counting likely to suggest a winner before the Indian market opens Wednesday, dealers said.

1 min

Pralhad Joshi calls for increasing solar projects efficiency, developing storage solutions

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday stressed increasing the efficiency of solar projects, reducing cost and developing energy storage solutions.

1 min

CBIC asks customs officers to complete inquiry in commercial fraud cases within a year

The CBIC has asked customs field formations to disclose the specific nature of inquiry being undertaken while issuing letters/summons in export/import fraud cases and also complete investigations within a year.

1 min

Oil prices to remain stable amid various crude supply options: Puri

Oil prices in India are expected to remain stable amid the rising geopolitical tensions as the country has several options to buy crude oil, indicated Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri in a social media post.

1 min

IDFC First Bk offers real-time tracking of money sent abroad through Swift

IDFC First Bank has become the first Indian lender to offer a real-time tracking service, in association with Swift, for money sent abroad.

1 min

DGTR for anti-dumping duty on PVC resins from 7 countries

The commerce ministry's investigation arm DGTR has recommended imposition of an anti-dumping duty of up to USD 339 per tonne on imports of PVC resins from seven countries, including China, the US and Korea, with a view to guard domestic producers.

1 min

'Govt strengthening India's primary healthcare system'

NITI Aayog member V K Paul said the health sector will be the base for Viksit Bharat journey

1 min

Xiaomi India head Muralikrishnan B resigns

Chinese smart devices firm Xiaomi's India head Muralikrishnan B has resigned from the company to pursue his interest in academic research, the company said on Monday.

1 min

GAIL Jul-Sep net profit rises 10% to ₹2,690 crore

State-owned GAIL (India) Ltd on Tuesday reported a 10 percent rise in September quarter net profit after an increase in earnings from gas transmission business and a turnaround in petrochemical business neutralised fall in marketing margin.

1 min

Titan Q2 PAT down 23.1% to ₹704 cr

Leading jewellery and watchmaker Titan on Tuesday reported a 23 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 704 crore for the second quarter ended on September 2024.

1 min

IL&FS seeks legal advice to recover excess remuneration paid to directors

IL&FS Group is seeking legal advice on a course of action against its ex-directors and two step-down units, who have refused to return the excess managerial remuneration paid to them, according to the latest affidavit filed by the debt-ridden firm before NCLAT.

1 min

Dr Reddy's Q2 PAT falls 9.3% to ₹1,341.5 crore; revenue up 16.5%

The company's revenue increased 16.51% to ₹8,016.2 cr in the September qtr

1 min

Finmin asks banks to accelerate pace of lending to agri & MSMEs

Concerned over the growing instances of cyber frauds, the finance ministry on Tuesday asked public sector banks (PSBs) to align their digital and cybersecurity frameworks with industry best practices and ensure customer protection and operational continuity as top priorities.

1 min

Venus Remedies gets GMP approval for pre-filled syringe facility

Pharma major Venus Remedies on Tuesday said it has received good manufacturing practices (GMP) approval from the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia for its robotic pre-filled syringe facility at Baddi unit.

1 min

Big industry houses needs to take plunge in space sector: ISRO chief

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Tuesday urged industry houses to invest in the space sector in a big way to build rockets and allied systems for India to emerge as a space power by 2047.

1 min

Garuda Aerospace ties up with CYOL to launch drone ops in Sri Lanka

Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has signed an initial pact with agri-tech solutions provider CYOL to launch its operations in Sri Lanka, a statement said on Tuesday.

1 min

Will work with govt to ensure favourable policies for gem, jewellery sector: GJEPC

After the government revised wastage norms for jewellery, effective from January 1 next year, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Tuesday it remains committed to safeguarding the interests of the gem and jewellery sector and will continue to work closely with the government to ensure favourable policies for the industry.

1 min

Govt launches Phase-II of subsidised wheat flour, rice sale under Bharat brand

The government on Tuesday launched phase-II retail sales of wheat flour and rice under the Bharat brand at subsidised rates to provide relief to consumers from high prices.

1 min

Nifty likely to face resistance at 24300

Nifty Index opened negative and witnessed swings within a range in the first half of the session.

2 mins

Sebi asks MFs to separately disclose expenses, half-yearly returns for direct & regular plans

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday introduced separate disclosure requirements for expenses, half-yearly returns, and annualised yields in both direct and regular mutual fund (MF) plans, along with a colour-coded system for the existing risk-ometer.

1 min

NTPC board approves ₹80K cr investment proposals for 6,400 MW thermal capacity

Power giant NTPC on Tuesday said its board has approved investment proposals worth about Rs 80,000 crore for thermal projects totaling 6,400 MW.

1 min

In demand Yogi storms with 'batenge' rhetoric

J'KHAND POLLS - UP CM Yogi sets the tone by linking Congress minister Alamgir Alam with 'Aurangzeb'

2 mins

UP government to have direct control over DGP recruitment

In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved several crucial decisions, including a new framework for appointing the state's Director General of Police (DGP).

2 mins

J'khand belongs to tribals, they will rule it: Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday asserted that tribals will rule the state as it belonged to them.

1 min

'India, China await de-escalation'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the agreement on disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh will be implemented in the coming days \"to everybody's satisfaction.\"

1 min

Now, a Chhath 'flutter' by Giriraj Singh

Union minister Giriraj Singh created a flutter when he appealed to devotees to purchase materials for the puja \"from those who respect the festival.\"

1 min

AIIMS Patna honcho sacked for producing fake docu for son

Executive director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna Dr Gopal Krushna Pal has been removed from the post following allegations that he abused his official position to get an OBC non-creamy layer certificate for his son to facilitate his admission.

1 min

Supreme Court upholds UP madrassa edu Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the positive concept of secularism required the state to treat minority institutions at par with secular ones and treat all equally irrespective of faith, belief.

2 mins

CBI raids at 20 sites in Jharkhand

CBI on Tuesday conducted searches at around 20 locations across three states in connection with illegal stone mining scam in Jharkhand's Nimbu Pahad in which alleged political aide of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Pankaj Mishra is under scanner.

1 min

TN: Festive fervour at Harris's village

A festive fervour prevailed in Thulasendrapuram, a nondescript village in Tiruvarur district in the Cauvery Delta region, on Tuesday just before the US Democratic Presidential elections.

1 min

'State cannot seize every private property for common good'

Not every resource owned by a person can be considered a \"material resource of community\" to be used for \"common good\", the Supreme Court said in its judgement on Tuesday, which could impact property ownership at large.

1 min

Debate on poll promises: Kharge challenges Modi

POLL BATTLE - 'PM should sit on one side of the table and I will sit on the other side. Everyone will know who is the leader of liars'

1 min

Man arrested for killing brother-in-law for ill-treating his sister

Delhi Police has arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly killing his brother-in-law by smashing his head with a grindstone before stabbing him multiple times in the Khichripur area of east Delhi, officials said on Tuesday.

1 min

JPC chief forcing through proceedings: Oppn MPs

WAQF ROW - Members meet Speaker to protest against unilateral scheduling of meetings and selection of witnesses by BJP MP Pal

1 min

Murder accused kills wife, 3 children in UP

A man who was out on bail in a murder case allegedly went on a killing spree, shooting dead his wife and three children, including two teens, in the Bhelupur area here, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

Ex-Rajasthan minister, 22 others booked

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Rajasthan has registered a case against former minister Mahesh Joshi and 22 others in connection with the Jal Jeevan Mission scam, a top official said on Tuesday.

1 min

MP govt to impose penalty on ambulance services firm

Madhya Pradesh deputy chief minister Rajendra Shukla has taken a strict stance on the recent death of a newborn, allegedly due to the lack of an ambulance in Sidhi, stating that a penalty will be imposed on the ambulance service company to prevent such negligence in the future.

1 min

HC notice to CM on transferring MUDA scam case to CBI

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to chief minister Siddaramaiah in a case seeking a court directive to transfer the Mysore Urban Development Authority land scam to the CBI.

1 min

Government pegs 119.93mt rice output for 2024-25 season

India's rice production is likely to touch a record 119.93 million tonne (MT) in the 2024-25 kharif season on good monsoon, according to the agriculture ministry's first advance estimate released on Tuesday.

1 min

Folk singer Sharda Sinha dies at AIIMS

Renowned folk singer and Padma Bhushan recipient Sharda Sinha died at AIIMS Delhi on Tuesday.

1 min

UP govt to plant 2.71L saplings

In alignment with this vision, the Forest Department, Municipal Corporation, and Prayagraj development Authority are running a mega plantation drive across the region.

1 min

FIR registered against HDK

Following a directive from the local court, Bengaluru police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Industries and Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy based on a complaint filed by a senior IPS officer.

1 min

AAP flays Centre for rejecting ₹1.2Kcr plea

Accusing the BJP-led Central government of discriminating against Punjab, the state's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Tuesday flayed the Centre for what it held, rejecting the state's demand for Rs 1,200 crore to prevent stubble burning.

1 min

Dead elephants consumed spoiled kodo plants: report

JUMBO TRAGEDY - Cyclopiazonic acid detected in all pooled samples of dead elephants of Bandhavgarh

1 min

4 BKI members held for attack on Sena leaders

Punjab police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the two recent petrol bomb incidents targeting Shiv Sena leaders with the arrest of four members of terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module being operated by foreign-based individuals Harjit Singh alias Laddi and Sabi.

1 min

Civil services: MP Cabinet ratifies order to increase women's quote

The state cabinet ratified the previous government's decision to increase women's reservation from 33pc to 35pc in Madhya Pradesh Civil Services on Tuesday.

1 min

Solidarity rally in Brampton

A report said a huge number of Canadian Hindus gathered outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir on Monday evening to protest against the repeated attacks on Hindu temples in the country, a day after the temple was attacked by Khalistani extremists.

1 min

Indian navy hosts third edition of 'MAHASAGAR'

The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction 'MAHASAGAR' was conducted by the Indian Navy on Tuesday, during which Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff interacted with Heads of Navies/

1 min

Govt set to rollout smart power meters next fiscal

Implementation in phased manner from 2025-26; tender process initiated, opening next week

1 min

PSI under scanner over assault cases in Calangute

Three assault incidents reported at Calangute past midnight on November 4 have raised questions over a police sub-inspector's handling of the cases with one of the victims now missing.

1 min

Festive cheer: Goa's auto sales surge in Oct, 11K registered

Dealers upbeat, but face inventory issues

1 min

JOBS-FOR-CASH RACKETS CONTINUE TO ROCK GOA

2 MORE ARRESTED, 1 BOOKED IN CANACONA, PONDA

1 min

Dabolim airport welcomes first charter flight of season

Air Azure flight brings in 334 tourists from Russia

1 min

Duped Cunchelim homeowners stunned by demolition notices

Magistrate directs residents to vacate houses immediately to facilitate demolition process

1 min

Double track work begins at Pale amid locals' outcry

RESIDENTS, ACTIVISTS CITE LEGAL IRREGULARITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONCERNS

1 min

Crimes in AP are everyone's concern, says Home Minister

In a sharp response to Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's remarks on the state's crime situation, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha addressed the ongoing issues, stating, \"We are all troubled by the crimes happening in Andhra Pradesh. Pawan has spoken out, we didn't speak out, but we have not stayed silent.\"

1 min

AP Cabinet to meet on Nov 6th

The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, November 6th, at 11 AM under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the Velagapudi Secretariat.

1 min

DGP acknowledges past mistakes amid Pawan's comments

He pointed out that measures are underway to mould the police system into one that is accountable

1 min

Use your head, wear a helmet

The Hyderabad Traffic police data shows that out of the 215 fatal road accidents this year, 100 victims were motorcyclists.

2 mins

Turning museums into classrooms

\"A generation which ignores history has no past and no future,\" said Robert Heinlein. The Department of Archaeology and Museums of Andhra Pradesh has taken upon itself to ensure that this generation of students get to know the rich cultural heritage of the region.

1 min

Pawan Kalyan alleges land grabbing by YSR family, assures support to the victims

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has accused the YSR family of illegally acquiring land in the Macherla mandal of Palnadu district during the YSR Reddy regime, while visiting affected residents in Vemavaram and Chennayapalem villages in Palnadu district on Tuesday, pledging government support for those impacted by past land acquisitions for the Saraswati Power Plant project.

2 mins

K'taka CM invites Obama to attend centenary celebration of Gandhi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to former US President Barack Obama, extending him an invitation to an event to mark the centenary celebration of Mahatma Gandhi taking over as the President of the Indian National Congress session in Belagavi in the State.

1 min

Over 7,000 kg of single-use plastic seized

In its drive to curb the sale and use of single-use plastic in the city, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) continued to raid factories which manufacture such products.

1 min

PRCI to hold 18th global communication conclave

The Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is set to host the much-anticipated 18th global communication conclave on November 8 and 9.

1 min

Wine merchants' association alleges corruption in excise dept

Rs 16 cr 'transferred' - Minister Thimmapur refutes charge

2 mins

Ex-PM Gowda jumps into campaign fray, seeks support for grandson

JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday jumped into the campaign fray as he sought support for his grandson and party's candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy from Channapatna Assembly segment, which will go for by-polls on November 13.

1 min

Karnataka HC issues notice to CM, others on plea seeking transfer of Muda case to CBI

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others on a writ petition filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna seeking a direction to transfer the Muda site allotment case to CBI.

1 min

Bengaluru's air pollution crisis becomes a growing threat to public health

As the city grapples with alarming pollution levels, experts call for urgent action, sustainable solutions to safeguard the health of its ever-growing residential as well as massive floating population

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Kumaraswamy booked after police officer probing mining case alleges threat

A case has been registered against Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy based on a complaint by a senior police officer who alleged that the JD(S) leader had threatened him in connection with a mining case probe against him.

1 min

No injuries in fire incident at Medical College Hospital

A fire broke out on Tuesday between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM in the New Trauma Department on the third floor of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Medical College Hospital, Raipur.

1 min

CM plays 'Maandar'

In a celebration of Chhattisgarh's cultural heritage, a unique exhibition of traditional musical instruments was organized at the Rajyotsav.

1 min

Absconding accused in Raipur Jail firing has Cong links: Sanjay

Chhattisgarh State General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sanjay Srivastava has made serious allegations against the Congress party, claiming that the absconding accused in the recent firing incident outside Raipur Central Jail has ties to the Congress.

1 min

State Felicitation to 36 eminent personalities

CHHATTISGARH ALANKARAN SAMAROH - Event Today

3 mins

Two Ahm bridges shut for repair

Ahmedabad's 108-year-old Kalupur Bridge and 83-year-old Sarangpur Bridge have been shut for a major renovation project after sustaining significant damage by rats.

1 min

Gas pipelines in way of airport runway plan

PROBLEM - Union ministry has restricted Surat airstrip expansion on Dumas side due to ONGC, GSPC lines

2 mins

RBI fines 3 co-op banks in state

The RBI issued orders detailing the penalties imposed on each of these banks

1 min

Police officer killed in car crash chasing bootlegger

A police sub-inspector from the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) was killed, and two other constables were seriously injured when their Fortuner car collided with a bootlegger's car on the highway between Dasada and Kathada village in Surendranagar district.

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Yamal Vyas is 4th State Finance Commission chairman

The Chief Spokesperson of the Gujarat BJP, Yamal Vyas, has been appointed as the Chairman of the fourth State Finance Commission of Gujarat.

1 min

GSRTC earns ₹6cr in five days

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has broken all past records by earning revenue to the tune of over Rs 6 crore in five days.

1 min

Lion kills 7-year-old girl in Jafrabad

In a second such incident within a fortnight, a seven-year-old girl lost her life after being fatally attacked by a lioness in Jafrabad taluka.

1 min

ISIS man attacked by another inmate in Bhopal Central Jail

A mentally challenged man attacked another inmate, who has links with ISIS, in the Bhopal Central Jail, said officials on Tuesday. Both men are patients who suffer from schizophrenia.

1 min

Schools fail to upload 'drop box students' data; warned of action

The state government schools in every district have been told to upload the details of 'drop box students' on UDISE portal as many schools have not uploaded them though they are using the incentives given by the central government.

1 min

Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan joint team set up to manage Cheetah Project Corridor

A joint team of MP and Rajasthan governments has been set up to manage the Cheetah Project Corridor.

1 min

2 MBBS final yr students die in road accident

Two MBBS students died on the spot after their motorcycle rammed into a road divider in Gandhi Nagar area on early Tuesday morning.

1 min

Govt ready with plans to celebrate one year in office

The government-led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is completing one year in office next month.

1 min

Wipe out drug network from state: CM

HARD TALK - Yadav asks to get prepared to save society from AI misuse

1 min

CCIP decision on packaging

Under Industrial promotion policy, Cabinet Committee of Investment Promotion (CCIP) has given permission for customized package in ten cases.

1 min

Assembly Speaker openly campaigns for Rawat in Vijaypur constituency

UNION MINISTER JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA IS YET TO CANVASS FOR PARTY CANDIDATE

1 min

Dress decently while visiting UAE, carry at least 3000 AED

If you are planning to visit United Arab Emirates (UAE) or land in Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi you must not be dressed shabbily like a poor person and you should carry at least 3000 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) in cash.

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Toxic Kodo may have led to jumbo deaths

Forest department, on Tuesday, received a toxicological examination report from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, which stated that elephants might have eaten large quantities of spoiled Kodo plants and grains.

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Cabinet okays women's quota in civil services

Age limit of Asst Profs increased from 40 to 50 yrs

1 min

Diwali Dhamaka: 9 twins in 7 days in Balaghat

Nine sets of twins in just a week! Unbelievable though it may sound, it happened in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Azad Hospital in Maoist-infested Balaghat district.

1 min

Why does 'digital arrest' make ordinary citizens feel so afraid?

The truth is that one takes leave of one's senses when he is hit where it hurts—pride and sensitivity

4 mins

Mahayuti quells rebellion, MVA's focus is on caste equations

Voters are back home after holidays, and political parties are making the most of the limited time frame they have to reach out to them

3 mins

Restore J&K's statehood

Restoring statehood would demonstrate the Centre's commitment to democratic principles and show respect for the aspirations of the people

1 min

WAIT FOR US PREZ POLL RESULTS

EACH STATE HAS DIFFERENT RULES OF COUNTING - Some have revised rules to speed up process, tallying ballots by mail will take time as some allow postal ballots time to arrive after poll day

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Canadian cop suspended for attending pro-Khalistan protest

A Canadian police officer has been suspended for participating in a pro-Khalistan protest outside the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, according to a media report.

1 min

30 killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza

At least 30 Palestinians have been killed since Monday night as Israel pounded across the Gaza Strip, Palestinian media and medics said on Tuesday.

1 min

Harris to spend poll night watch at alma mater

The Howard University on Tuesday looked forward to hosting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for her election night watch party.

1 min

Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to voters: Judge

Elon Musk's political group can keep awarding $1m (£722,000) to voters in swing states, a judge has ruled.

1 min

Iran reformists favour 2-state solution

Reformists in Iran have ignited a debate about whether Tehran should be willing to shift from its deeply held opposition to a two-state solution in the Palestinian territories, which would require it to recognise the existence of an Israeli state.

1 min

Agni wants to play in Elite Div

BIG DREAMS - Bollywood filmmaker's son has FC average of 99.06 in Ranji Plate

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Ton-up Saqib stars in Maskati's narrow win

MCC prevailed over Dahisar SC courtesy first innings lead; Mulani made valiant 121 and Waghela scored 83 runs

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PGTI returns to Poona Club Golf Course after 2 years

Poona Club Golf Course will host the Poona Club Open golf tournament from November 6-9.

1 min

Boland looks to keep solid Rahul under pressure

KL Rahul had made a hundred on his debut tour to Australia in 2015

1 min

'MIGHT AWAKEN A SLEEPING GIANT'

OZ SERIES - Josh Hazlewood feels 'sleeping giant' India will bounce back from the New Zealand drubbing

2 mins

Verstappen's Brazil win silences critics, impresses rivals

Max Verstappen's come-from-behind win in the pouring rain at the Brazilian Grand Prix didn't just put him a lot closer to a fourth straight Formula One title.

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Harmanpreet rises after crucial knock

ICC RANKINGS - The Indian captain climbed to joint ninth spot in the women's ODI rankings after her role in victory over NZ

1 min

SABALENKA BEATS PAOLINI, IN LAST FOUR OF WTA FINALS

Sabalenka will face already eliminated Elena Rybakina on Wednesday in the final group match of the week.

1 min

IPL mega auction to be held in Jeddah

The mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.

1 min

Is exercise beneficial for people with bipolar disorder? How much exercise can help?

An individual with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or bipolar affective disorder, experiences periods of depression and mania alternately.

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Family time fosters joy and emotional growth: Give your child the gift of connection

Many of us have a favorite film around festival times. Home Alone or It's a Wonderful Life are enormously popular. My favorite is The Polar Express.

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Prithvi Theatre Festival begins

This November, the spotlight returns to Mumbai's beloved Prithvi Theatre Festival.

1 min

Somy's explosive AMA on Sushant

Salman Khan's ex-girlfriend Somy Ali claims Sushant Singh Rajput was murdered

1 min

'Rupali Ganguly would stay in my parents' bedroom, stole my mother's jewellery'

Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter, Esha Verma, makes shocking revelations about her marriage to Ashwin Verma

2 mins

New teaser of Freedom at Midnight unveiled

The highly anticipated third teaser of Freedom at Midnight has been unveiled, showcasing a pivotal moment in history, where Mahatma Gandhi urges Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to offer the leadership seat to Muhammad Ali Jinnah in a last-ditch effort to prevent partition.

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Sharda Sinha critical, on ventilator support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the family of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha to inquire about her health and offered all necessary assistance for her ongoing treatment.

1 min

Unleashing Jai Hanuman

Jai Hanuman came to me at the right time like a divine blessing, says Rishab Shetty

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Radhika reveals tough trimester

Radhika Apte took her fans by surprise after she appeared at the BFI London Film Festival, proudly displaying her baby bump while announcing her first pregnancy with husband Benedict Taylor.

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Millets killed 10 jumbos in Madhya Pradesh

POISONING RULED OUT IN TOP LAB REPORT

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1,574 players sign up for 204 slots

IPL 2025 AUCTION

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India makes official bid to host 2036 Olympics

India has officially made the bid to host the 2036 edition of the Olympics and Paralympics Games in the nation.

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Harmanpreet rises, Smriti retains her position

ICC WOMEN'S ODI RANKINGS

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Leer todas las historias de The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

The Free Press Journal - Mumbai Newspaper Description:

The Free Press Journal is one of the oldest English Daily newspapers from Mumbai with a heritage of more than 90 years. And yet, The Free Press Journal is a contemporary paper and rooted in current urban realities.

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.

It was at the forefront of freedom struggle against the British and continues with the free and fearless journalism till date. Indeed, the history of The Free Press Journalism mirrors that of Indian independence.

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.

The spirit with which he launched the paper and ran it for almost three decades helped it make it an integral part of two great Indian movements — the struggle for independence and the evolution of Indian publishing.