The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - August 23, 2024

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August 23, 2024

Vigil outside 2 city colleges

After students' anonymous social media posts, sceptical cops play safe

1 min

Despite SC's appeal, Bengal docs won't back off

During the suo motu hearing in the Kolkata hospital rape-cummurder case, the Supreme Court on Thursday voiced its concern over the 'inhuman working hours' of resident doctors all over the country.

1 min

Abandoned car, missing bizmen and bullet mark

A car in which two businessmen were travelling was found abandoned at Khalapur near Food Mall on Expressway on Thursday afternoon.

1 min

Two die in Vikhroli car crash

Two men lost their lives in a tragic accident in the wee hours of morning on Thursday when their Chevrolet car crashed into a tree along the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli.

1 min

HC PUTS SCHOOL IN THE DOCK

May face action under POCSO Act for failing to report abuse incidents to police despite being aware of it

4 mins

Badlapur effect? Chahal is new ACS Home

The position was lying vacant since Sujata Saunik’s elevation as the Chief Secretary

1 min

No political motive behind bandh: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday targeted Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying those who feel there is politics behind Badlapur protest over the alleged sexual assault on two minor girls are either abnormal or protectors of the culprits.

1 min

'Hand over land for HC bldg by Sept 7°

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government to issue an order by September 7 for handing over the land at Bandra-Kurla complex to the Bombay High Court for construction of its new building.

1 min

Why mum on Kolkata case: Fadnavis to Oppn

MVA has challenged CM'S claims; asked him to name the rapist who was hanged in two months

2 mins

Vegetable seller in city for fresh start killed for ₹1200

The Unit of the Navi Mumbai crime branch has detected the murder of a vegetable seller who was found near the bushes on Thane-Belapur Road on August 5 by a delivery agent.

1 min

Despite extortion charges, senior cops still hold posts

Activist Aftab Siddiqui accused cop of obstructing an FIR

2 mins

Man arrested for scamming 43 home seekers of ₹9.50 cr

Four years after four partners of a purported construction firm absconded after duping 43 home seekers in Nalasopara of more than Rs.9.50 crore, one of them has been arrested by the crime branch unit (Zone III) attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police.

1 min

4 minors booked for a girl's sexual abuse

The Pune Police on Wednesday booked four minors, including a girl, for allegedly sexually abusing their 13-year-old female friend and detained two of them, a police official said.

1 min

Credai Nashik Property Expo in Thane

The Credai Nashik Property Expo is set to take place from Aug 23 to 25 at Tiptop Plaza in Thane, offering Thane and Mumbai residents an opportunity to explore various real estate options in Nashik and its surrounding areas.

1 min

India's August flash composite PMI down on slower mfg activity

\"Manufacturing sector experienced a softer rise in out- put, while services firms saw a slightly quicker rise in business activity,\" Bhandari said

1 min

Gilts end off highs as US yields inch up; MPC minutes eyed

Government bond prices ended off highs as US Treasury yields inched up in the second half of the day, after Purchasing Managers' Index readings in Europe were higher than expected.

1 min

India must slash interest cost for rating upgrade: Moody's

Christian de Guzman pointed out that India's debt metrics leave a lot to be desired

1 min

Sensex Gains 147 Pts, Nifty Ends Above 24,800 On Firm Global Trends

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 147 points to settle above 81,000 level while Nifty closed above 24,800 following buying in commodity, telecom and consumer stocks amid a firm trend in global markets.

1 min

Gold loan mkt projected to double in 5 yrs: PwC

In fiscal 2023-24, the organised gold loan mkt demonstrated substantial growth, reaching a valuation of Rs 7.1 lakh crore

1 min

EV battery: India must boost local production

India's electric vehicle (EV) sector is booming, but a critical issue looms - the heavy reliance on imported batteries, primarily from China.

1 min

Premier Energies IPO to open on Aug 27

Solar cell and module manufacturer Premier Energies Ltd on Thursday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 427-450 a share for its Rs 2,830-crore initial public offering (IPO).

1 min

'Hindalco to pump in $10 bn for expansion in India, US’

Hindalco Industries will pump in USD 10 billion (around Rs 83,900 crore) in the ongoing and planned expansion projects in India and the US in the near term, its its chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Thursday.

1 min

Modi ready to push for dialogue & diplomacy

Ahead of his visit to Ukraine, prime minister Narendra Modi said India firmly believes no problem can be solved on the battlefield and New Delhi stood ready to extend all possible cooperation for the restoration of peace and stability in the region.

1 min

Key Nabha jailbreak conspirator extradited

Ramanjit Singh, alias Romy, the key conspirator behind the 2016 Nabha jailbreak, was extradited to India from Hong Kong on Thursday, said DGP, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav on X.

1 min

Moon Suits To Use Nokia's 4G Tech

Artemis-III mission to be launched in 2026 with Axiom's next-generation spacesuits

1 min

Animal rights activists march from Sanjeevaiah Park

Hundreds of animal rights activists marched from Sanjeevaiah Park to People's Plaza demanding freedom for all animals.

1 min

Cong leaders stage protest over Hindenburg-Adani-SEBI row

India's total debt burden till 2014 was only Rs 55,000 crore. During Narendra Modi rule, the country's debt burden increased to Rs 1.15 lakh crore in just 11 years.

2 mins

HC CJ Alok Aradhe opens training to Community Mediators

The programme commenced at 9.30 am with a welcome address delivered by Suneetha Kunchala, Prl. District & Sessions Judge- cum-Chairperson, DLSA, Nizamabad.

1 min

Harish slams govt for failure to waive crop loans of farmers

BRS party MLA Harish Rao today slammed the State government for failed to waive crop loans of farmers.

1 min

State leads in 14% neem-coated urea production

Gujarat has prioritized the production and use of neemcoated urea.

1 min

Surat Hira Bourse cuts service charges

While the world's largest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat is facing one of the worst recession in its five decades long history, the Surat Hira Bourse (SHB), operated by the Diamond and Gem Development Corporation Limited (DGDC) has taken proactive measure by drastically reducing its service charges by more than half.

1 min

11 MLAs suspended following walkout

The Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly on Thursday suspended 11 Congress MLAs for a day after they staged a walkout during the session.

1 min

New corruption charges against ex-collector Oak

Accused of re-granting plots by violating procedures

2 mins

Govt to table new Bill on corrupt officials

It's time for the Babus in the government offices and departments to mend their ways from corruption.

1 min

NIT hosts 'Yuva Samvad'

Lok Aayog annual report Justice T P Sharma presented the annual report of the Chhattisgarh Lok Aayog (2023-24) to the Governor Ramen Deka at Raj Bhavan on Thursday.

1 min

Dev slams Congress for protest against ED

Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Kiran Singh Dev has sharply criticized the Congress party for its recent protest against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the state, describing it as a \"ta-ta thaiya\" orchestrated under the influence of foreign powers.

1 min

Baghel threatens Apex Court Judge panel probe ED-CBI actions

Warning come amid Hindenburg Report related demonstration

1 min

Man pays for pelting stones at cops; palatial house bulldozed

Over 30 arrested

1 min

4 athletes from MP to represent India in Paralympic Games

Four athletes from Madhya Pradesh will represent India at the Paralympic Games in Paris, scheduled from August 28 to September 8.

1 min

'Kyiv's bid to raid new area thwarted'

Russia said on Thursday its troops had beaten back an attempt by a Ukrainian force to infiltrate its border in a different region to Kyiv's incursion into Russian territory, while Ukrainian drones struck near an air base in southern Russia.

1 min

Team India All Set For England

Men's and women's teams will play Tests, white-ball series

2 mins

Club thrower Pranav Soorma eyes Paralympic

It's not often that a person paralysed by a life-altering accident would describe that tragedy as a \"blessing in disguise\" or \"an opportunity\" to carve an identity.

1 min

Stanislaus wins U-16 hockey title

The Bandra school edged out rivals Don Bosco, Matunga 1-0 in the final

1 min

Krishna focusing on staying calm in Paris

Life has consistently thrown challenges at Krishna Nagar but the Indian para shuttler knows how to take them in stride, laugh at adversity, adapt and emerge victorious.

1 min

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