The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - August 28, 2024

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August 28, 2024

Aspirants line up for tickets after Congress poll showing

Mahayuti members among those interested: Sources

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Speculation over who benefits from poll delay

When Election the Commission (ECI) announced the dates for elections in some states, it became evident that the polls in Maharashtra would not take place before Diwali.

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Community policing gets ₹2.5-cr boost

The state government has made provision of Rs2.5 crore funds for 2024-25 to boost the community policing scheme.

1 min

Thief in shorts scales building, enters Marathi director's home

Marathi film and TV director Swapna Waghmare-Joshi, 58, had a scary experience on August 25 past midnight when an unarmed thief in T-shirt and shorts scaled the six-floor building, nudged apart her French widow and entered her apartment at 3.30am.

1 min

Raze 30 illegal structures in Belapur: Govt to CIDCO

GREEN MOVE | 29 structures are on Belapur Hills, another on Parsik Hills; nearly 10 years have passed since the complaint.

1 min

12 years in jail for raping boy aged 11

The special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has sentenced a 55-year-old man to 12 years in jail for repeatedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in March 2017.

1 min

Teach boys what is right and wrong: HC

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday emphasised that unless we change the public mindset and imbibe a sense of equality at a young age, things will not change.

1 min

'Decide on Shiv Sena leader's pre arrest bail plea'

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday was displeased with a sessions court in Kalyan for failing to expeditiously decide on a pre-arrest bail plea of Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena's local leader Waman Mhatre.

1 min

Teen booked after girl killed on rly tracks

The NRI Coastal police have booked a 17-year-old boy with negligence leading to the death of a 14-year-old girl on the railway tracks near Bamandongri railway station on Saturday night.

1 min

Purse chase leads to ₹43L drug seizure

A woman from Ulwe helped police seize drugs worth Rs43 lakh while trying to recover her stolen purse.

1 min

4 acquitted in love-angle suicide case

A decade after a medical representative died by suicide over alleged one-sided love, the family and friends of his love interest have been acquitted from the charges of abetment to suicide.

1 min

'Unfortunate that disorderly, rowdy behaviour encouraged

The Bombay High Court has upheld the dismissal of a library attendant of a city college observing that it is unfortunate that nowadays disorderly and rowdy behaviour is encouraged but it is high time a message is sent that it will not become an accepted norm.

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cable-stayed City's 1st ROB at Reay Rd by Nov

TECH GIANT | The other two similar structures at Byculla and Ghatkopar will be ready by December 2025; design choice minimises number of piers and avoids traffic disruption.

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Increase PMPML trips to Yawat: Sule demands

Baramati MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday highlighted the significant issue faced by residents of Yawat in Daund taluka due to reduced Pune Parivahan Mahanagar Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) services.

1 min

New bus depot for Shivajinagar soon

The depot was earlier shifted to the Dairy Development Department's Wakdewadi location after metro work began in December 2019

1 min

New airport terminal to add 16 check-in counters

PASSENGER CONVENIENCE | With the proposed 16 check-in counters, the airport will have a total of 50 counters

1 min

Senior citizen arrested for raping a minor girl

The accused had stopped the girl on her way to school a few days ago, offering her a chocolate and trying to get close.

1 min

Woman's head-less body found

A woman's headless body with her limbs severed was found on the banks of the Mula River in Pune city, police said on Tuesday.

1 min

Govt capex boosts GDP growth by 3.4% over last 10 yrs: Moody's

INFRA PUSH | Substantial spending by govt and private sectors

1 min

Auto majors to offer 1.5-3.5% discount for vehicle scrapping

NEW DELHI Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5-3 per cent on new vehicle purchase against scrapped old vehicles after a meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, an official statement said on Tuesday.

1 min

Hindenburg Research's latest report targets Nasdaq-listed Super Micro

Hindenburg Research has come out with a new report this time targeting Silicon Valley-based Super Micro Computer Inc - over alleged accounting manipulation and sanctions evasion, sending shares of the Nasdaq-listed company down by nearly 8 percent in pre-market trade on August 27, by Money control.

1 min

'India poised to become third largest economy in the world'

India would soon become the third largest economy in the world, Union Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.

1 min

IIHL to rebrand insolvent RCap

The Hinduja-owned IndusInd International Holdings Ltd.

1 min

NSE IPO: Exchange applies for SEBI no objection certificate

In a renewed attempt to go public, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed for a 'no-objection certificate' (NOC) with the capital markets regulator Sebi's for its approval to float an initial public offering (IPO), people close to the development said on Tuesday.

1 min

Deposit Decline: How it impacts banking sector?

The pace of deposit growth in Indian banks is slowing down, raising concerns for the Indian banking sector.

1 min

Kalpataru Projects receives tax notice from Afghanistan govt

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd on Tuesday said it has received a tax notice from the Afghanistan government for non-submission of certain declarations.

1 min

India develops Mpox RT-PCR kit

The rising cases of mpox globally have sparked concerns in India, with countries such as Africa, Thailand, Pakistan, and the Philippines being severely affected.

1 min

Minor 'gangraped' at Jodhpur govt hosp

A 15-year-old teenager has been allegedly gangraped within the premises of the government-run Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur.

1 min

Inter-gang rivalry led to Darshan pic leaks

An inter-gang rivalry over who should look after murder accused actor Darshan lodged at the Bengaluru central prisons at Parappana Agrahara led to the leaking of viral pictures and video call clips of the actor enjoying life inside the jail.

1 min

Chilli powder forced into thief's rectum

Individuals cruelly punished a man for theft by tying him up and inserting chili powder into his private parts.

1 min

Remove Kharge son from Cabinet: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday petitioned the Karnataka Governor seeking the dismissal from Cabinet of Minister Priyank Kharge over alleged allotment of a land to a trust run by his family including his father & Congress chief M Mallikarjun Kharge.

1 min

Ex-students held for theft at Arpora, Duler schools

Reason: Leaving certificates & 'for fun'

1 min

Romeo Lane razes newly constructed structure

Officials conduct joint inspection, focus on restoration plan in the vicinity

1 min

Palekar challenges bail cancellation

AAP President and one of the three accused in the Banastarim fatal accident case, Amit Palekar has moved the Bombay High Court at Goa challenging the order of the Additional Sessions Court revoking his bail.

1 min

Nil enrolment leads to closure of 7 govt primary schools

Seven Government primary schools have been shut for the current academic year due to nil enrolment.

1 min

New barrage across Chapora River planned to address water issues

MINISTER SAYS PROJECT IN NORTH GOA TO BE COMMISSIONED BY MAY 2025

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Congress distributes food packets in waterlogged areas

As heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in the city, the Congress party has strongly criticized the ruling BJP for their slow response to the ongoing flood crisis.

1 min

Vadtal Janmashtami celebrations amid rain

Despite heavy rains in Gujarat, Janmashtami was celebrated at the Vadtal pilgrimage site in a simplified manner.

1 min

Civil Hospital to go paperless

Doctors to check reports on mobile by adding patient's MRD number in the link

2 mins

State gets 100% of average rainfall in August

Gujarat has completed nearly 100% of its average monsoon rainfall, based on the average of the past 10 years.

1 min

Assembly session videos on YouTube

The move by the Speaker reflects a growing trend among legislative bodies to embrace digital platforms.

1 min

State reels under heavy rains, floods

IMPACT | Vadodara grapples with overflowing river Vishwamitri, more than 3k people shifted to shelter homes.

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Agricultural engineers conference from Aug 29

Agricultural engineers will gather on the topic 'Contribution of agricultural engineers in improving the rural economy for sustainable development' at 36th National Conference and National Seminar from August 29 to 30, 2024 at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur.

1 min

Trump hits Harris over Afghan 'humiliation'

LOSS OF CREDIBILITY | Says Russian invasion of Ukraine and Hamas attack in Israel is a fallout of this

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Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that big polluters have a clear responsibility to cut emissions or risk a worldwide catastrophe.

1 min

Russia continues to pound Ukraine

Russia launched several waves of missile and drone attacks targeting scores of Ukrainian regions and killing at least four people, Ukraine's military said early Tuesday, a day after Moscow's biggest air attack of the war on its neighbour.

1 min

Israel frees Gaza hostage

The Israeli military said Tuesday that it has rescued one of the scores of people abducted by Hamas' in the October 7, 2023 attack, which ignited the ongoing war in Gaza.

1 min

Novak cruises to 2nd round

The Serbian outclassed Moldovan qualifier Radu Albot in straight sets

1 min

Nagal ousted by Dutch Griekspoor

India's top player Sumit Nagal crashed out of the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the season, after suffering a straight-set defeat against Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor in the opening round here.

1 min

Harmanpreet to lead Indian T20 squad at WWC

India on Tuesday named a tried and tested squad for the Women's T20 World Cup under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, hoping the experienced bunch takes the team to an elusive ICC trophy.

1 min

Let the Games begin again

ALL SET | Here's what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris for glory

2 mins

shooter Rudransh eyes success 1n maiden appearance

Being prepared for any eventuality and remaining confident in his ability is 17-year-old pistol marksman Rudransh Khandelwal's mantra in life as he embarks on a journey to bring glory from the Paris Paralympics.

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