The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - August 24, 2024

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August 24, 2024

SC-ST Act applies only if intent is to humiliate

An offence under the SC-ST Act is not established merely because the complainant is a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community unless there is an intention to humiliate, the Supreme Court said on Friday.

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Anil can't dabble in securities

SEBI bans market access for 5 years for fraudulent scheme

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HC SHOWS THE WAY

The Bombay High Court on Friday restrained political parties and individuals from calling for a Maharashtra bandh \"on Aug 24 or on any other subsequent date\" observing the call was \"unconstitutional\".

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Minister suspends education officers

BADLAPUR The special investigation team (SIT) probing the case of the sexual assault of minors in Badlapur has registered an FIR against the school authorities, for not complying with the provisions of section 19 of the POCSO Act, which mandates that any authority, on learning about any such incident of sexual assault against minors is obligated to report it to police for further action, said SIT.

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27 from state die in Nepal

A bus carrying more than 40 passengers plunged into the Marsyangdi-a mountain river in Nepal-on Friday, resulting in the death of 27 people and leaving 16 others injured.

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Triangular tale of 2 warm hugs

Between the hug that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave Vladimir Putin in Moscow on July 9 and the one he gave Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy on Thursday, August 23, lies the story of India's balancing act on a war in which India has refused to take sides, despite immense pressure to do so.

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BANDH IS OFF

Uddhav questioned whether the people of India had lost the right to stage protests, even though country's Independence was won with such public agitation

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Uddhav urges to withdraw cases against Badlapur protesters

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday demanded the withdrawal of cases against those who had protested in Badlapur against the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, warning that the opposition would have to hit the streets if it is not done.

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SIT forms 8 sub-teams, books school

SIT adds an additional charge against school for not informing the cops

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Schools go extra mile to ensure students' safety

Conduct special session to sensitise students and employees about sexual harassment

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Dharmadhikari panel goes into oblivion

The panel had suggested many measures to protect women & children

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'Z-plus cover an attempt to get authentic info'

Only 18 people enjoy the highest Z-plus security in India

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Not interested in CM post: NCP (SP)

Amid Shiv Sena (UBT)'s push for the opposition MVA to declare its chief ministerial candidate in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday insisted no one from his party was interested in getting projected for the top post and instead, they were focused on effecting a change of government in the poll-bound state.

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Kolhapur may see political turmoil as Ghatge switches sides

The headquarter of Maharashtra's sugar belt Kolhapur may see some political upheaval in the upcoming assembly poll season as a leader considered to be close to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and BJP's face in Kagal tehsil Samarjeetsinh Ghatge held a rally of his supporters on Friday to announce that he would be quitting the BJP and would join Sharad Pawar's NCP.

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MLA seeks Prez nod to enact Shakti Bill

In the wake of the rising number of heinous crimes against women and minor girls, Shiv Sena legislator Pratap Sarnaik has requested President of India Droupadi Murmu to give her final consent to enact the Shakti Act Amendment Bill paving the way for awarding the death penalty in offences of rape and gang-rape and expediting the verdict in trials of such cases to 21 days.

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'Desilt two SGNP lakes to resolve city's water woes'

Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Friday called for desilting the two fresh water lakes inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) to augment the drinking water supply for Mumbaikars.

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Red carpet for MSMEs and startups to make Mumbai global fintech hub: Govt

Industries minister minister Uday Samant promised to roll out red carpet for projects of small and medium businesses and startups at par with ultra mega projects, as the state looks to transform Mumbai into a global fintech hub.

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Pall of gloom descends on Jalgaon

27 pilgrims from state killed in neighbouring country after a tourist bus veered off highway, fell into Marsyangdi river; 16 people died on spot, 11 succumbed later

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14 beds reserved at Seven Hills for Mpox

Hills A 14-bed ward has been reserved at Seven Hospital as a precautionary measure in the wake of monkeypox infection.

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30-yr-old man sentenced to life for killing live-in partner

The killing of a girlfriend by her boyfriend through assault does not warrant the death penalty, observed sessions judge Nazera Sadique Shaikh while sentencing 30-year-old Ramsem Khova Kurio to life imprisonment for the murder of his live-in partner, Marina Lalmalswani.

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Double decker bridge planned along Vasai creek

₹1501cr project to provide road connectivity, communication facilities to Vasai, Bhayandar, adjoining areas

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Mumbai second in 44 cities globally in annual hsg price rise

Mumbai and Delhi are at the second and third positions, respectively, among 44 cities globally in annual price rise of prime residential properties during the June quarter, Knight Frank said in a report.

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Man gets 10 years in jail for neighbour's killing in Agripada

The sessions court on Friday sentenced Noor Mohammed Mansoori, a 27-year-old man from Agripada, to ten years in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

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Two FOBS, 1 ROB completed in week; will enhance safety

ROB commissioned on August 20 and twin FOBS on August 22; projects expected to improve safety and connectivity

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Mumbai Port launches crucial initiatives, ₹4k cr projects inked

MoU was signed for the placement of pontoon to enhance passenger safety at Gateway of India

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Dreamll data hacking: Staff held for cyber extortion

Accused allegedly threatened to release firm's source code on dark web if he wasn't paid

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Pipeline burst in Powai; supply hit

A major water pipeline burst in Powai due to a leak in the main line connection from the Tansa lake, resulting in the loss of thousands of litres of water on Friday afternoon.

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'Establish channels for public to report manual scavenging'

HC directs govt to create dedicated email address, social media handle for filing of complaints

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No BMC probe yet in pressure cooker scam

Lack of probe by the BMC into the Rs12.50 crore 'pressure cooker scam' has given a free hand to Shinde Sena MLA Dilip Lande, who continues to distribute cookers bought by the civic body under the party banner.

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Grand makeover for city ahead of elections

With the upcoming assembly elections, the state government is set to launch several key projects in the next 15 days.

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Rap for BMC over illegal mobile towers

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has sharply criticised the Urban Development Department (UDD) and the BMC for its silence regarding the unauthorised erection of mobile towers on huts in the slum areas of Mankhurd, Govandi, and several other locations.

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Delivery man held within half hour of molesting minor

He entered the girl's home when she was alone but fled seeing her father; the mother approached cops

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Consent of minor immaterial: Court

The consent of the minor girl is immaterial, the court has held while sentencing a 21year-old man arrested by the MHB Colony police for gang rape, involving two other minors, in December 2017 The victim girl allegedly had an affair with one of the minor boys and consented to a physical relationship but later denied it in her testimony.

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Minor girls stalked, harassed; man held

Two girls were followed and harassed on Aug 8 but were scared to report the incident to the police

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TISS student body asks to cancel ban

Days after the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) banned the Progressive Students' Forum (PSF) on its campuses, the body has written to the institute's chancellor demanding revocation of the decision.

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Missing bizman's body found

Businessman's partner still missing; 12 teams formed by crime branch; police of three jurisdictions working in tandem

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Karad Police bust prostitution ring disguised as orphanage, 2 arrested

This came to light following social unrest triggered by recent incidents of violence against women elsewhere in the country

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Bar dispute turns deadly; 3 nabbed

Bouncer kills criminal with hammer

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RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar recounts heartfelt encounter with auto driver

Right to Information (RTI) activist and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Vijay Kumbhar, who was at the forefront in exposing former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar's fraud, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday morning and shared about his heartfelt encounter with an autorickshaw driver.

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Javalge, who thwarted koyta attack, detained

Pune Police detained Leshpal Javalge on Thursday, who had previously saved a young woman from a koyta attack driven by one-sided love.

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'WE WILL VOTE WISELY

Pune women call scheme 'beneficial'

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Atrocities against women rising; govt should remain alert: Pawar

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said that atrocities against young girls and women are rising in Maharashtra and suggested that the home department should be alert to keep a check on such crimes.

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Maratha protesters confront Congress leaders in Nashik

Maratha protesters confronted Congress state president Nana Patole and Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar in Nashik over the ongoing Maratha reservation issue.

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PM Modi to distribute Lakhpati Didi certs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Lakhpati Didis in Jalgaon, Maharashtra on August 25, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in New Delhi.

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HC questions action on encroachment

CSN The Aurangabad division bench of the Bombay High Court has questioned the administration about the action taken on encroachments in the CIDCO area, as per the court's directives.

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'State and Centre silent on famers' suicides

The highest number farmers are dying by suicide in the Beed district in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, but the central and state governments are not uttering a word about it, claimed Ambadas Danve, leader of oppostion in the legislative council, on Thursday.

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Chavan meets Manoj Jarange

Former CM says Maharashtra govt must take decision on quota now

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Munish Sharma highlights need for skilled workforce

Munish Sharma, Chairman of Marathwada Auto Cluster (MAC), emphasized the necessity for skilled manpower to support the influx of investments in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

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Burglaries on rise in city

₹5 lakh looted in three separate incidents

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Man held in Latur for molesting minor

A man was arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly molesting a 4-and-half-year-old girl in Latur, a police official said on Thursday.

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Peak power demand to grow by 15GW/year for next 6 yrs: Official

Power demand in the country will grow at a higher rate of 15GW per annum for next six years compared to 11GW per annum in last one decade, a senior government official said on Friday.

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Govt seeks proposals for setting up e-commerce export hubs

The government has sought proposals from the industry to set up e-commerce export hubs (ECEH) in the country for examination, support, and hand-holding.

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Mkts edge up in volatile trade

Ahead of US Fed chief speech

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E-tailers breaching FDI norms: Goyal

Continuing to voice concerns over e-commerce players like Amazon, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday alleged that online retailers have not \"entirely\" followed foreign direct investment laws of the country.

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FM urges CBIC to prevent doubts from escalating into grievances

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged officers of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to proactively address doubts and concerns raised by the public and business community regarding taxes before they escalate into grievances.

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Sebi asks CAs to be 'extra careful' while auditing listed SMES

Sebi's whole-time member Ashwani Bhatia on Friday asked chartered accountants to be more diligent while auditing companies listed on the SME exchange platforms.

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Cement cos plan price hike in south India

After two-three months of seeing volatile prices, cement companies with a larger presence in south Indian markets plan to raise prices by Rs 20 per 50-kg bag, dealers told Informist.

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Govt to appoint new MPC members ahead of crucial rate meeting: Report

The government is likely to appoint new external members to Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee by October ahead of a crucial meet on interest rates, Bloomberg reported citing sources.

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Committed to advancing India's EV ecosystem, fostering local manufacturing : Minister

NEW DELHI The government is committed to advancing India's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, fostering local manufacturing and promoting sustainable growth, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, has said.

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Chevron to invest ₹8,300 cr in Karnataka

Global energy solutions leader Chevron on Friday announced to invest Rs 8,300 crore to set up its engineering and innovation centre of excellence (ENGINE) Bengaluru.

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'SBI able to support loan growth, lower deposit growth not a challenge'

Amid concerns over the continuing gap between deposit and loan growth, SBI Chairman Dinesh Khara on Friday said it is not posing any challenges for the country's largest lender as it is able to support the uptick in advances.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell says 'time has come for rate cuts

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a strong indication that it was time for the US central bank to reduce interest rates as inflation rates were aligning with its target.

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GQG buys 4.39 crore shares in Ambuja Cements via block deal

Adani Group promoter on Friday divested nearly a 2.8 per cent stake in Ambuja Cements to investors like GQG Partners for Rs 4,250 crore via open market transactions.

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India will have space station by 2035: MOS

Land astronaut on moon by 2040, space sector will grow with entry of startups, more missions: Jitendra

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Modi's advice to Zelenskyy: Sit with Putin, sort out problems

Prime Minister highlights Gandhi's message in Ukraine

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India, US ink key deals

Defence minister says his visit to Washington will boost comprehensive global strategic partnership

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One Guru Granth Sahib copy returned in Doha

India on Friday said it has taken up with Qatar reports of seizure of copies of the Guru Granth Sahib, and is according high priority to the matter.

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Shah poser: Are Rahul, Cong OK with NC manifesto vows?

Says party has again risked national security to satiate greed for power

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RG Kar: CBI to probe financial irregularities

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed CBI to probe the \"financial irregularities\" in RG Kar hospital.

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Ram Temple nears completion

85% of cons AYODHYA The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is progressing rapidly with 85 per cent work done as the project has entered second phase, focusing on the erecting the second floor and iconic spire (shikhara).

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IIM Ranchi opens research conference

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi inaugurated its eagerly anticipated Doctoral Research Conference (DRC) 2024 today.

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Gehlot wants nationwide FIR registration model

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called for the nationwide adoption of the mandatory FIR registration model introduced during his tenure.

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U'khand flooded after cloudbursts

Monsoon havoc in most parts

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Teen gangrape triggers outcry

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering massive protests by people on the streets.

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Bullet train bridge foundations over Narmada almost complete

The construction of a 1.4-kilometer-long bridge over the Narmada River, which is part of the ambitious Bullet Train project in Gujarat, has achieved a significant milestone construction of 19 of its 25 well foundations completed.

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Russia says Ukraine is trying to attack Kursk's nuclear plant

Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station overnight in what it called an act of \"nuclear terrorism\", days before the head of the UN atomic watchdog is due to visit the site.

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Harris speech: Trump I dials Fox News to rebut

Former President Donald J. Trump was watching television on Thursday night and he did not like what he saw. His newly minted Democratic opponent, Vice-President Kamala Harris, had just accused him of groveling to dictators, imperiling democracy, betraying American values and, to top it off, deemed him \"an unserious man.\"

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Green gears up for major role

Buoyed Buoyed by his batting performance against New Zealand, Australia's Cameron Green hopes to make an impact not just by bowling those 'graveyard overs', but also by contributing with the bat in the highprofile India series beginning at his home ground in Perth on November 22.

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