The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - January 09, 2025

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January 09, 2025

ONOE JPC throws up an 18000-page report

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday discussed the proposed legislations on One Nation One Election, which were referred to it for scrutiny.

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Poet-editor Pritish Nandy is no more

One of the most colourful editors, Pritish Nandy, passed away on Wednesday afternoon. He was 78.

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6 die in Tirupati ticket scramble

Six devotees, including three women, were killed, and several others injured in a stampede on Wednesday night as hundreds scrambled for tickets to the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, according to a police official.

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Trump May Invoke Emergency Powers

US President-elect Donald Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to provide legal justification for a series of universal tariffs on allies and adversaries, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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Sena man 5th accused held in Kurmi killing

Dilip Wagaskar is accused of participating in the conspiracy that led to Kurmi's brutal murder

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BMC mulls attaching fine to societies' property tax

FIRE COMPLIANCE | Civic body considers drastic measure to force housing societies to comply with safety regulations

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Co-op society chief diverted ₹2,467cr: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused businessman and chairman of Dnyanradha Multi-state Cooperative Society Ltd (DMCSL), Suresh Kute, of diverting funds amounting to Rs2,467 crore to various companies of the Kute group.

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A revamped Kala Ghoda for art fest

BEAUTIFICATION | Aim is to wrap up phase 1 before Jan 25 when Kala Ghoda art fest begins

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Three in Police Net for Builder's Kidnap, Murder

Pune Rural Police on Wednesday said they have solved the murder case of builder and government contractor Vitthal Sakharam Polekar (70), who was kidnapped and murdered on Nov 14 last year.

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Mahindra Unveils Modern EV Facility in Chakan

Next-Gen Green Vehicles

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Punit Balan to support state judo players

Noted young entrepreneur and the president of the Punit Balan Group (PBG), Punit Balan, has extended his full support to meritorious sportspersons from Maharashtra.

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Fewer Tourists at ASI Sites

Tourist footfall at ASI monuments in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district including Ajanta and Ellora Caves decreased by almost 50% between Mar 1, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024, data showed.

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Bhandari re-elected Namco Bank's chairman

In a significant development for the Nashik Merchants Co-operative Bank (Namco Bank), North Maharashtra's leading bank, Sohanlal Bhandari was re-elected as the chairman during its board of directors' meeting held at the administrative office in Satpur.

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Power pilferage worth ₹15.18 crore unveiled

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd's (MSEDCL) Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Regional Office has launched a massive drive against the power pilferage between April and December 2024 in eight districts in Marathwada coming under the regional office.

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Proposed duty levy on steel imports could lead to steep price hike in 2025

Steel prices in 2025 would be much higher than last year if the proposed safeguard duty on steel imports is imposed by the end of next month, rating agency Crisil said on Wednesday.

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Foxconn, Dixon urge govt to pay pending production subsidies

Foxconn Technology Group and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. are asking India to pay them billions of rupees in subsidies they think they are entitled to under the government's production incentives program, Bloomberg reported.

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MFIs seeks govt support to tide over challenges

Microfinance institutions (MFI) on Wednesday sought a dedicated funding mechanism in place and government support to tide over challenges in the sector.

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India Must Speed Up Hybrid Tech Adoption in Pulses, Oilseeds to Reduce Imports

India needs to accelerate adoption of hybrid technology in pulses and oilseeds to address production deficits, while acknowledging the challenges faced by farmers in implementing these advanced farm practices, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra said on Wednesday.

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Govt Revises Gold Import Data From April

Cuts Nov Figures By $5 Bn To $9.84 Bn

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LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana records over 50K registrations within one month of launch

Bima Sakhi Yojana of LIC has seen over 50,000 registrations within a month of its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an initiative towards Viksit Bharat through women empowerment.

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Adani Ports ranks among top 10 transportation, infra cos in S&P global list

APSEZ is now placed in the 97th percentile in the sector, improving from 96th percentile

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Laxmi Dental IPO to open next week with price band of ₹407-428 per share

OrbiMed-backed Laxmi Dental on Wednesday said it has fixed the price band at Rs 407-428 per share for Rs 698 crore initial public offer which will hit the markets for public subscription on January 13.

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BP wins bid for ONGC's Mumbai High fields; Shell backs out

UK's BP Plc won a bid for ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field, offering to raise crude oil production by 44 per cent and natural gas by a staggering 89 per cent over a 10-year period, potentially changing the fortunes of the vintage field.

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6 Naxals surrender in K'taka

Sidda says govt committed to help those joining mainstream

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ISRO's Satellite Docking Delayed

ISRO on Wednesday once again postponed the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEx) involving two satellites, citing excessive drift during a crucial manoeuvre.

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Sexual assault accused is DMK sympathiser, but won't spare him, says TN chief minister

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday conceded that Ganansekaran, the accused in the recent daring Anna University sexual assault case, is a ruling DMK sympathiser but he was not a card-holding member of the party.

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Finance Commission team arrives for talks on State's proposals

The three-member 16th Finance Commission under the chairmanship of Arvind Panagariya on Wednesday arrived in Goa for consultation with the State government and stakeholders including MLAs.

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Creation of third district in final stages: Sawant

New district to comprise Canacona, Sanguem, Dharbandora, and Quepem; all from South Goa

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Central agencies recommend noise barriers to combat sound pollution

Installation Recommended Along 5 Kms Covering 4 Beaches In North; Report Submitted To Gspcb To Identify Hotspots

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Kalyanaratham leaves Tirumala for Prayagraj

\"Srivari Kalyanaratham\" vehicle left for Prayagraj Kumbh Mela from the temple in Tirumala on Wednesday.

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ED Raids in BBMP Due to Squabbling in BJP

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday claimed that the ED raids in the 'Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike' was an outcome of infighting in the BJP.

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B'luru voter count up by 4.2 lakh in a year

Bengaluru's voters have increased by 4.2 lakh from January 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025, as announced by the election department of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), led by chief Tushar Girinath, who also serves as the District Election Officer.

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New Economy Policy: Min Seeks Feedback

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has on Tuesday sought feedback on India's first comprehensive Circular Economy Policy being developed by the state.

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No politics behind postponed meeting of Karnataka Congress SC/ST leaders

DINNER MEHome Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said a dinner meeting of Congress leaders, ministers, and lawmakers from SC/ST communities, scheduled for the evening, had to be postponed following instructions from AICC General Secretary in-charge of the state, Randeep Singh Surjewala, as he wanted to attend it.ET

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Six hardcore Naxalites surrender in Karnataka before CM Siddaramaiah

Six hardcore Naxalites on Wednesday surrendered before CM Siddaramaiah.

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HC Rejects Writ Petition Against Tax Exemption for Industries

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has dismissed the writ petition filed by Aavaj Dewangan, challenging the tax exemption granted to industries in the Birgaon Municipal Corporation area.

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Layout Approval for Construction Gets Costlier in C'garh

Raipur residents will now face significantly higher fees for obtaining layout approvals for construction on plots, following a major revision by the Housing Environment Department.

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Diarrhea outbreak, 45 cases found

A diarrhea outbreak has affected a large number of people in Garhsivni village, located 16 kilometers from the district headquarters, due to the consumption of contaminated water in Chhattisgarh.

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Velvet Airjet Machinery to debut at SITEX '25 in Surat

The country's largest man-made fibre (MMF) textile industry in Surat is set to make history with the launch of the revolutionary Velvet Airjet Machinery at the Surat International Textile Expo 2025 (SITEX).

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GJC Seeks Budget Reforms for Sector

The gems & jewellery sector has sought for comprehensive budget reforms for the growth and global leadership.

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De Beers, GJEPC to boost natural diamonds

As India becomes the world's fastest-growing major diamond jewellery market, industry leaders De Beers Group and GJEPC will collaborate to support the gem and jewellery trade with education and promotional assets to support the natural diamond narrative.

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Medical Colleges to be Run Under Other Universities: CM

Governor and Chief Minister Jointly Address Vice Chancellors of Universities for the First Time

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Cracks widen in INDIA bloc as leadership disputes emerge

Opposition unity falters amid one-upmanship, electoral setbacks, and coalition tensions

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Imran offered house arrest deal, says sister

Talks between the Pakistani government and opposition parties, particularly Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, have hit a roadblock, with allegations of government interference and restrictions on the party's access to its jailed leader, Imran Khan, Dawn reported.

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AI Used to Plot Tesla Cybertruck Blast in Las Vegas, Outside Donald Trump's Hotel

The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, including ChatGPT, to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

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Hush Money Case: Block Sentencing, Trump to SC

President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday's sentencing in his hush money case in New York.

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'Not a snowball's chance in hell' to join US: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit back at Donald Trump's threat to use \"economic force\" to absorb Canada into the US, saying there isn't \"a snowball's chance in hell\" to join the two.

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Trump: All hell will break out if hostages are not freed

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that \"all hell will break out in the Middle East\" if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day, January 20.

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Tibet quake: Cold enemy of survivors

RESCUERS SCRAMBLE | Experts say those trapped under rubble or shelterless for over 24 hrs will die of hypothermia in five to 10 hours even if uninjured as temperature drops to 18 degrees Celsius

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Shastri Wants Rohit, Kohli to Play Domestic Cricket

Ex-Australia skipper Ricky Ponting proposes time off for India batter

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Abhonkar to attempt a National Joggling Record

Pune's renowned marathoner and jogging enthusiast, Ketan Abhonkar, gears up to attempt a National Joggling Record in the upcoming Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), scheduled for January 19.

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Uttarakhand, Punjab boys sizzle on day one

Uttarakhand also dominated the girls matches along with SAI in 50th Junior National Kabaddi Championship

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Can vitamin A deficiency cause blindness?

Can vitamin A deficiency cause blindness? To answer the question - yes it does.

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Spotting Jon Snow

Yashaswini Dayama's acting CV includes Dear Zindagi (2016), Adulting (2018), Phobia (2016), Zindaginama (2024) and Bandish Bandits (Season 2, 2024). The role which left a lasting memory of her in everyone's mind was in Delhi Crime, where she plays Shefali Shah's daughter, along with portraying Jackie, Alia Bhatt's best friend in Dear Zindagi.

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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.