The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 28, 2024

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November 28, 2024

Vijaysinh Mohite Patil indicted

An inquiry report has implicated former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Vijaysinh Mohite Patil and former minister Dilip Sopal in the Solapur District Central Cooperative Bank scam, involving losses of Rs 238 crore.

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Gautam Adani faces 'no bribery charges under FCPA'

Embattled billionaire Gautam Adani and his aides have not been charged under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, an Adani Group entity said on Wednesday, adding that they face three other charges, including securities and wire fraud, which are punishable with monetary fines.

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Out for stroll, elderly woman is crushed to death by crane

In a tragic incident, a 65-year-old woman was crushed to death by an allegedly negligent crane operator in Bhayandar (east) on Wednesday evening.

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Stone-pelters to pay damages

The UP government has announced plans to recover the cost of damages caused during the violent protests in Sambhal.

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ISKCON slams arrest of its monk in Dhaka

Governing body says a person following his religion peacefully in any country should be respected

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No hindrance from my side: Shinde bows out

KISSA KURSI KA Shiv Sena leader says it is up to the central leadership of the BJP to choose the next chief minister of Maharashtra

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Congress to launch yatra against EVMs

The Congress on Wednesday said it would soon launch a signature campaign demanding that future elections should be conducted on ballot paper, instead of electronic voting machines.

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Parking tower plan to help bldr, allege Matunga residents

CONTROVERSIAL PLAN | Protesters gathered in large numbers when BMC, CR officials arrived for inspection on Wednesday; say facility will bring traffic woes

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Walkway to link Aqua T2 station with airport

It's good news for air travellers taking the newly opened and the city's first underground Metro - Aqua Line 3.

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Joyride crash victim was director's son

Jalaj Dhir, 18, was son of director Ashwni; duo reportedly planned to attend IFFI in Goa

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FIR in dowry death case after 2 years

Nearly two years after the death of a woman in Kharghar, the Panvel magistrate court recently ordered the police to register an FIR in the case.

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3-day annual Sunni meet to begin on Friday

The three-day annual Sunni Ijtema, one of the largest Sunni religious gatherings in the country, will begin in Mumbai on November 29 at Azad Maidan.

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Firefighter, two others injured in Dongri blaze

FLAMING TOWER | Fire in high-rise in congested area causes panic; 35 residents who ran to the terrace rescued by firemen

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1930 call helps bizman recover ₹85L

The West Cyber Cell of Mumbai crime branch successfully recovered Rs 85 lakh lost by a south Mumbai businessman to fraudsters who created a fake WhatsApp with his name and photo.

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Murder case 3 yrs after elderly dies

The man had come from Gujarat; he died before being admitted to Bombay Hospital

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GEEBEE told to refund tuition fee

The State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has upheld a plea filed by a Lokhandwala resident against Geebee Education, ordering the firm to refund fees and pay additional compensation for adopting unfair trade practices.

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Dongri, Dubai link as former ship captain loses ₹11 crore to share investment racket

Dubai person facilitated transfer of acquired money to a Chinese man

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Mihir Shah showed utter disregard for human life: Court

BMW HIT-AND-RUN

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Punekars shiver as min temp drops to single digits

Punekars experienced the season's chilliest morning on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature plunging to 9.9 degrees Celsius in Shivajinagar, 9.1 in Haveli, and 8.9 at NDA, according to data shared on X (formerly Twitter) by KS Hosalikar, head of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Pune.

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Implement 'Ghar Ghar Samvidhan' drive: Swami

CONSTITUTION DAY| Citizens should be aware of their rights and responsibilities, the district collector emphasised

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Accused sentenced to 7 years RI

The District and Sessions Court sentenced Mayur Rajendra Hirawat, a resident of Hirawat Chal, Sudarshan Colony, Dattanagar, Pethroad, had been charged with molestation in 2020, to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs21,000 for fraudulently obtaining bail using the identity of a deceased person.

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Fiscal deficit likely to be at 4.75% of GDP in FY25: IndRa

The government will be able to register the fiscal deficit at 4.75 per cent in FY25, 0.19 per cent lower than the budget aim, by reigning in expenditure, domestic rating agency India Ratings and Research said on Wednesday.

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India-Russia trade hits $66bn in 2024

A senior Russian diplomat on Wednesday said bilateral trade between the two countries has reached a record USD 66 billion in 2024, marking a fivefold increase over the past five years, with a 9 per cent rise in the first eight months of this year.

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Centre completes auction of 9 coal mines, to yield ₹1,446 crore annual revenue

The Ministry of Coal announced on Wednesday that it has successfully auctioned 9 mines as part of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions.

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Sensex rises by 230 points on gains in Adani stocks

SMART RECOVERY | In see-saw trade, Nifty surged by 0.33%

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With cost pressures mounting, 91% of Indian companies plan finance budget reductions: EY

Organisations are looking at alternate operating models, signalling strategic shift in ways of running the tax and finance operations

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Trends announces exclusive discount offer on Black Friday

Reliance Trends, India's leading fashion destination has announced an exclusive discount offer on the occasion of Black Friday Sale.

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SBI fundraise touches ₹50,000 crore in FY25

With the raising of Rs 10,000 crore from infra bonds, SBI's total fundraise has touched Rs 50,000 crore so far during the current financial year.

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Nifty has to hold 24250 for upmove

Nifty Bank has to hold above 52000 zones for an up move towards 52500 then 52750 levels while support is seen at 52000 then 51750 zones

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Jhansi fire probe: Principal removed, three suspended

In a significant development following the tragic fire incident at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, which claimed the lives of 10 children, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has taken strict action.

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Stalin: TN won't implement PM Vishwakarma scheme

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Wednesday informed the Centre that his government will not implement the Prime Minister's Vishwakarma Scheme as the State's request for modification was not heeded to.

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JPC to seek panel extension today

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill will now seek an extension of its tenure, which is due to end on November 29, till the end of the Budget Session of Parliament in 2025.

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Judges witness mid-air drama

On September 15, a routine flight from Coimbatore turned into an unexpected ordeal for Supreme Court Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan.

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10 nabbed in major crackdown in J&K

Ten over ground workers of terror groups were arrested on Wednesday during a massive crackdown aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

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3 docs, 2 hosp staff die in UP road accident

A road accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway early on Wednesday claimed the lives of three doctors and two hospital staff, all affiliated with the UP University of Medical Sciences in Saifai, police said.

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Two Bishnoi gangsters held after shootout

Punjab police on Wednesday claimed to have nabbed two members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang following a shootout on the outskirts of Jalandhar cantonment and recovered three weapons along with magazines and cartridges from their possession.

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Hemant to take oath as CM today, wife may join cabinet

JMM leader Hemant Soren on Thursday will take oath as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time in the state even as speculations are rife over his wife and party MLA Kalpana Soren joining the cabinet.

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'NE TRAVEL PERCEPTION MUST BE CHANGED'

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is in touch with envoys to change the perception about the Northeast as many nations issue travel advisories putting the region under \"restricted\" category.

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Watersports operators to follow queue system

Move to ensure safety, uniformity and transparency

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Lukewarm response to sand mining permits

DMG receives just 50 applications

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Uncertainty looms over Comunidade elections in South Goa as administrator goes on leave

Elections for the Comunidade bodies in the South Goa zone kick off on December 8, with the election process spread over the next two months. However, the absence of a full-fledged Administrator to head the South Goa Comunidades has cast a shadow in the run-up to the forthcoming elections.

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Govt allays fears on declaration of ESAs

Minister says no eviction, but certain restrictions

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GSPCB targets dust pollution at Porvorim corridor sites

SIMPLY POURING WATER ON ROADS WON'T SUFFICE: PATIL

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Congress-BRS on same path: BJP leader

BJP State vice-president and former MLA Dr NVSS Prabhakar today said the Congress-BRS were continuing the same path in governance style in Telangana State and were confining themselves to criticism and counter-criticism just to convince the people.

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Hyderabad Mayor conducts surprise inspection

During the inspection, more than 1600 live birds, 30 kg of dressed chicken and 7 kgs of liver were found in the shops

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One dead, two critical after inhaling toxic fumes

Besides the single death and two critical cases on ventilator support, the remaining six are normal, said the Collector. Krishnan identified the deceased person as Amit, a 23-year-old helper in the factory from Odisha. He died at 12.30 pm today.

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Kalyan seeks extended deadline and revised funding for AIIB loan

Impresses on Finance Minister, states loan crucial for development of rural roads in Andhra Pradesh

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Speculations about Cabinet expansion in Karnataka gain momentum

Date not fixed for 'imminent' exercise, as per a senior minister

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6.3 acres of land distributed under Forest Act, says Karnataka CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah disclosed that 4,856 title deeds had been approved for forest-dwelling tribes in Karnataka, adding 6,363 acres had been distributed.

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Bike taxis: A survival ride for Bengaluru's unemployed youth

Amid layoffs and economic uncertainty, young professionals turn to bike taxis to stay afloat, balancing dreams and financial realities

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50 pc of DK coastline has eroded: MoS K V Singh

A total of 48.4 per cent of the 33 kilometers of Dakshina Kannada's shoreline has been eroded, making it the most affected among Karnataka's three coastal districts, said Union Minister of State K V Singh, citing a study by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR).

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Probe ordered on allegations of DMF funds misuse

The Union Mines Ministry's Additional Secretary has directed the Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary to investigate allegations of misuse of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds for the development of Satrenga, a tourist destination in Korba district.

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Cgarh to host National Games of Eklavya schools

The National Games for Eklavya Model Residential Schools will be held in Raipur from December 15 to 19, 2024. The prestigious event, aimed at nurturing and promoting sports talent among Scheduled Tribe students, marks a significant milestone for Chhattisgarh as the host state.

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School girl gangrape case, principal, headmaster, teacher, Dy-ranger arrested

In a shocking incident in Chhattisgarh's Manendragarh Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) district, a 17-year-old girl studying in class 11 was brutally gang-raped by a group that included a principal, a headmaster, a lecturer, and a deputy ranger. The accused allegedly blackmailed and repeatedly sexually assaulted the victim.

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In 3 yrs, Ahd airport hikes UDF 400% for domestic, 935% for international travellers

In the last three years, the User Development Fee (UDF) at Ahmedabad Airport has risen by over 400% for domestic passengers and over 935% for international passengers.

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Forevermark unveils bridal collection

As the celebratory wedding season takes off, Forevermark has launched a sophisticated range of jewellery for the modern bride, blending timeless elegance with versatility.

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Cryptos funding terror: EAG Chief

Highlights dual-edged nature of tech advancements in financial sector

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Dalit youth beaten to death, 8 arrested

Govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid for bereaved family

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Laapata girls

Almost four out of ten minor girls who leave their homes without informing parents are driven by domestic issues to take the drastic step.

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After Lebanon, move for truce in Gaza

The 60-day truce between Israel and the Iran proxy, Hezbollah, cannot be purposeful without peace returning to war-torn Gaza.

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Growing anarchy in Bangladesh

Relations between India and Bangladesh have been going downhill since the August 5 regime change in Bangladesh following widespread students' protests.

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Netanyahu spells out reasons for truce

As the Israeli security Cabinet voted in favour of a ceasefire deal to end the fighting with the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Tuesday that there are three \"main reasons\" he wants a truce now.

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Jay Bhattacharya is Trump's NIH pick

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen health economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates, to lead the National Institutes of Health, the nation's leading medical research agency.

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ICC arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader?

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Wednesday he would seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity over the alleged persecution of the Rohingya, a mainly Muslim minority.

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VN Sule Guruji emerge IES football champions

IES VN Sule Guruji English Medium School emerged as champions of the IES football tournament held on November 27 at the IES Navi Mumbai High School Ground, Sector 1, Navi Mumbai.

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Gavaskar credits stance for Kohli's big hundred

Indian batting star was going through lean patch

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Aus selectors reject call to include out-of-form batters

The likes of Labuschagne and Smith will not feature in PM's XI Vs India tour match ahead of second Test

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Gukesh outplays Liren on time in round 3 for first win

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh clinched his first win over defending champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, outplaying the Chinese on time control in the third round to draw level on points here on Wednesday.

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