The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 02, 2024

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September 02, 2024

MVA's 'slipper' finds its mark

TURN OF TIDE | Huge response to MVA's 'chappal maro andolan' with no takers for an 'arrogant' apology over the statue collapse

3 mins

Release Hiccup For Emergency

The controversy was ignited by the projection of Khalistan protagonist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in the movie

2 mins

Actor Mammootty toes Mohanlal line

A day after senior Malayalam actor Mohanlal broke his silence over the explosive Justice Hema Committee report, it was the turn of colleague Mammootty to toe a similar line.

2 mins

6 Hostages Are Slain: Anger, Grief In Israel

Israel on Sunday said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, who were killed shortly before the arrival of Israeli forces trying to rescue them.

1 min

Hindu teachers being targeted in Bangladesh

The Hindu minority continues to face the wrath of the votaries of change in Bangladesh.

1 min

3 killed as speeding SUV rams stationary tanker

Three people were killed and three others injured when their SUV allegedly collided with a tanker truck parked on the road in Gavanpada near Mahul Village, Chembur, on Sunday afternoon.

1 min

Journo held for attempt to murder Ola driver

The journalist involved in the assault of an Ola driver on August 18, Rishabh Chakravorty, was arrested by Parksite Police late on Saturday an upscale housing complex in Ghatkopar west, after Qureishi's cab bumped into Chakravorty's Audi.

2 mins

NGOs pledge support for govt survey in Dharavi

Several non-government organisations working in Dharavi have pledged their support to the ongoing state government-led survey of informal tenants in Asia's biggest slum and accused non-locals of trying to stall redevelopment by spreading misinformation, according to letters they wrote to state government authorities.

1 min

‘MLA gave away pressure cookers to party member'

MNS worker alleges distribution of multiple cookers to Shiv Sena worker by Dilip Lande.

1 min

RSS, city BJP meet behind closed doors

BJP legislators from Mumbai had a closeddoor meeting with RSS leaders on Sunday.

1 min

Tainted cops continue to be in their posts

Despite serious allegations against them, Senior Police Inspector Rajendra Kane and Crime Police Inspector Amar Patil of Santacruz Police Station have not been transferred, even though official orders were issued September 1 for the transfer of various officers.

1 min

Govt has done what Mughals could never do: Congress

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said on Sunday that the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg district has broken the hearts of people in the country who draw inspiration from the legendary warrior king.

1 min

HC imposes ₹2L cost on petition against Uddhav

Observing that some petitions are filed with \"ulterior motive\", the Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs2 lakh on a Nanded resident for filing a frivolous plea against Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.

1 min

'Cost of internal leakages should be borne by owners'

Q. The ceiling of the toilet in my flat is damaged due to leakage from the upper flat. They have done some temporary work which will not be sustained for long.

3 mins

Uddhav emulating Afzal Khan and Aurangzeb, says Shinde

SHIVAJI STATUE | Govt claims oppn leaders are playing vote bank politics

1 min

Culprits should be imprisoned for life: Jarange

Shinde-led Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil on Sunday told the Eknath Mahayuti government and the opposition not to do politics in the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and demanded strict punishment against those involved in insulting state and national icons.

1 min

Signature drive against gatherings outside ministerial bungalows

Political gatherings in the area create noise, traffic and garbage, Malabar Hill residents say

2 mins

'Historic mill chimney must not go up in smoke’

TOWERING CONCERN | Chakachak Dadar group urges BMC to scrap proposal to demolish High Street Phoenix mall chimney

1 min

Rly staff gives new lease of life to man

A 41-year-man, who collapsed while travelling on the Western Railway local, got a new lease of life, thanks to Marine Lines station superin-tendent Pradip Biswas.

1 min

Encroachment mars efforts to maintain SoBo public toilet

A year on, Mandai, a prominent jewellery market located in south Mumbai, is facing a sanitation crisis as the upkeep of the lone public toilet is marred by encroachment, alleged the NGO managing the facility.

1 min

Unbroken spirit: Rehabilitating patients with spinal cord injury

Matunga resident Dr Ketna Mehta was all of 32 when she met with a life-altering accidentshe crash-landed while paragliding, a spinal cord injury leaving her paralysed from waist down.

2 mins

In 8 months, 499 corruption cases in state

Statistics provided by the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) have revealed that most trap cases are related to the officials of the revenue and land records department, followed by the police, panchayat samiti and zilla parishad.

1 min

Fake Aadhaar cards fuel illegal immigration rise

DATA DEADLOCK | Restricted access to UIDAI data is delaying security agencies' efforts to track and dismantle syndicates.

1 min

Rich pickings for thieves as the Lord comes home

GANESH CHATURTHI | Thieves take advantage of huge crowds during ‘aagman' procession and steal items worth ₹13.15 lakh.

1 min

Call to enforce anti-noise regulations

With Ganeshotsav starting, anti-noise campaigner Awaaz Foundation has drawn the attention of the police, district authorities, and pollution control agencies to the order of the National Green Tribunal, Pune, to regulate, prosecute offenders and publish details of violations in the city.

1 min

ICAI hosts conference on ‘Direct Tax'

A two-day national conference on 'Direct Taxes' organised by the Direct Tax Committee (DTC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hosted by the ICAI Pune branch, was recently held in the city.

1 min

PMC issues guidelines for the festive season

GANESHOTSAV 2024 | From pandal heights to noise limits, the new guidelines will stay in force for Ganeshotsav and Navaratri

2 mins

Headless woman's body: Couple arrested

A couple has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose headless body was found on the banks of a river in Pune's Kharadi area earlier this week.

1 min

Southern Command Gold Cup held in Pune

The Southern Command Gold Cup, an iconic horse racing event, was conducted by the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) on Saturday.

1 min

New F&B stores to delight passengers at Pune Airport

From Goodluck Cafe to Ganesh Bhel, Pune Airport has got five new food and beverage (F&B) outlets in the security hold area, increasing the total number of dining options to 12.

1 min

CR extends Bikaner-Pune Express

The Central Railway has decided to extend the service of the Bikaner-Pune Express to Miraj in Sangli district.

1 min

Pune-Lonavala rail line project nears resolution

Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday and announced that the question of the third and fourth tracks of the Pune-Lonavala railway line, which is an important thread for increasing Pune-Mumbai connectivity, is likely to be resolved soon.

1 min

Vadgaon Sheri residents raise their demands

Residents from Kalyani Nagar, Viman Nagar and Kharadi of the Vadgaon Sheri Assembly constituency raised their demands before Pune Municipal Commissioner Rajendra Bhosale and Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil during their inspection tour and interactive session Saturday.

1 min

CSMC get-together celebrated

The gathering of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) officers and employees was celebrated with enthusiasm at Sant Eknath Rangmandir on Saturday.

1 min

Antapurkar resigned from INC & MLA's post

Congress MLA of Deglur-Biloli Assembly Jitesh Antapurkar resigned from the party and the MLA's post on Friday, Aug 30.

1 min

Samruddhi E-way to link with Vadhvan Port

The state government has decided to construct the country's largest and the world's fifth-largest port at Vadhvan in the Dahanu taluka of Palghar district.

1 min

India's power consumption declines 4.7% to 144.2 billion units in Aug

India's power consumption declined 4.7 to 144.21 billion units (BU) in August compared to the year-ago period, mainly due to the above normal rainfall across the country which reduced the use of cooling appliances like air conditioners and desert coolers.

1 min

FPIs inflow in equities drops to ₹7,320 crore in August

Foreign investors have adopted a cautious stance and infused Rs 7,320 crore in the Indian equities in August owing to high valuation of stocks and the unwinding of the Yen carry trade after Bank of Japan raised interest rates.

1 min

Lenders to RCAP accuse IIHL of using delaying tactics

Mauritius-based IndusInd Intl Holdings denies allegations

1 min

Imports Of Goods From China Hurting Indian MSMEs: GTRI

Many imported products are made by domestic businesses

2 mins

Revenue growth of auto dealers to enter slow lane this year: Crisil

The revenue growth of auto dealers is expected to slow to 7-9 per cent this financial year after a healthy 14 per cent last year, due to a moderation in sales volume growth and modest price hikes by car manufacturers, asserted Crisil Ratings.

1 min

Maruti, Hyundai report dip in vehicle dispatches in Aug

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported decline in wholesales in August as the companies curtailed vehicle dispatches amid drop in demand and to cut inventories at dealer level.

1 min

Air traffic, Railways traffic and cargo and port cargo grew in July shows resilience of Indian economy

The domestic air passenger traffic in India experienced a 7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in July 2024, reaching 1.30 crore passengers, according to the data by Director General of Civil Aviation.

1 min

Raymond receiving large number of biz inquiries after Bangladesh crisis: CMD

Leading textiles and apparel company Raymond has received a \"huge number of inquiries\" from global firms after the crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh and is ready to grab this opportunity, its Chairman & Managing Director Gautam Hari Singhania said.

1 min

Global trends, FPIS trading activity to drive mkts this wk

Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 1,279.56 points

1 min

New Zealand offers plethora of choices to international students

INTERVIEW | Martin Hookham-Simms, Director International, UoA

4 mins

Australia committed to students’ health

Australia is not just one of the top destinations for education; it is also a leader in ensuring the safety and well-being of its international students.

2 mins

Law student found dead in hostel room

The body of law student.

1 min

Boost as 3 Dushyant party former members join BJP

HARYANA ASSEMBLY ELECTION Jannayak Janta Party had been an alliance partner and was in the government since 2019, saffron party snapped ties with it in March this year

1 min

Hurriyat leader Syed Geelani joins PDP

Separatist leader and Hurriyat member Syed Salim Geelani on Sunday joined the PDP in Srinagar on Sunday.

1 min

ZSI discovers two new spider species

This discovery comes 118 years after the last Mimetus species was found in India

1 min

AAP to hold 40 rallies

Even as Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann held a meeting with Haryana traders on Sunday showcasing the functioning of AAP governments in Delhi and Punjab, state AAP president Sushil Gupta said the party would hold 40 rallies to be addressed by top leaders in the next 15 days.

1 min

Trinamool Assam president resigns

Former Rajya Sabha MP and president of Trinamool Congress Assam unit Ripun Bora tendered his resignation from the party president and primary membership of the party on Sunday.

1 min

RSS bid to extend footprint in south

Following reports of a big leap in BJP's footprints in south Indian states, RSS has decided to take necessary steps to increase mutual cooperation and coordination on various issues, reports indicated.

1 min

Ex-minister quits RJD, back in JDU

Former Bihar minister Shyam Rajak on Sunday joined chief minister Nitish Kumar's JDU, less than two weeks after quitting the RJD headed by the CM's arch-rival Lalu Prasad.

1 min

Yogi cracks down on 28 babus

Negligence. irregularities detected in Uttar Pradesh

1 min

INLD announces 7 more candidates

Indian National Lok Dal's Haryana unit president Rampal Majra will contest the October 5 poll from Kalayat in Kaithal as former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala led party on Sunday announced the names of seven more candidates.

1 min

Rajasthan: Coarse grain instead of milk in schools

Scraping one more scheme of the previous Congress regime, the BJP government in Rajasthan is planning to provide coarse grain instead of milk to the school children.

1 min

Red Alert By IMD In Andhra Pradesh

RAIN HAVOC | Depression over AP, Odisha coasts to weaken into low-pressure area

1 min

Non-strop rallies in Kolkata

Kolkata came to a standstill on Sunday after students, celebrities hit the streets demanding justice for the RG Kar victim.

1 min

Rajasthan to review list of NFSA beneficiaries

Rajasthan government will review the list of more than one crore families taking free wheat under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

1 min

All eyes on Environment minister for turnaround at SGPDA retail market

SHOPPERS, VENDORS LEFT TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES AS STINK PERVADES MEGA MARKET

1 min

CCP's fight for Cine National continues despite HC ruling

AWAITS ADVICE FROM GOVT ON NEXT STEP

1 min

Car plunges into St Estevam river after midnight chase

GIRL SURVIVES, SEARCH ON TO LOCATE BOY

1 min

Mapusa councillor seeks reversion of wards for infra works

In a dramatic turn of events, Mapusa Councilor Tarak Arolkar has voiced strong frustrations over roadwork delays in his constituency, calling for the reversion of two wards from Aldona to Mapusa.

1 min

Dengue strikes Cutbona jetty, six migrants land in hospital

HEALTH OFFICIALS LAUNCH MASSIVE OPERATION

1 min

Majorda gram sabha opposes holding Sunburn in State

The gram sabha of the Majorda village panchayat on Sunday unanimously opposed the Sunburn music festival in Goa and has demanded equal status for Konkani in Roman script on par with Konkani in Devnagiri script.

1 min

People should not come out in rains: Amrapali Kata

GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata today asked the people not to come out in view of the incessant rains.

1 min

Unparalled torrential rains hit two Telugu states: CMs raise to the occasion

AP CM reviewed the weather situation with senior officials and asked them to incorporate technologies such as drones to assess the deluge and accordingly plan the relief works.

3 mins

Revanth puts officials on high alert

The Chief Minister ordered district Collectors, SPS, Revenue, Irrigation and Municipal officials to conduct field visits in the flood hit habitations.

2 mins

Take all precautionary measures to prevent loss of life: Ponguleti

With the Telangana receiving heavy rains for the last two days, Minister for Revenue Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has instructed district collectors and police officials to take precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property.

1 min

Chhatarpur newborn dies after birth in hospital toilet

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded at Eshanagar Community Health Centre in Chhatarpur on Saturday late night when a pregnant woman gave birth to a baby in the hospital's toilet, resulting in newborn's death.

1 min

Drunk attendant tries forced entry

MY HOSPITAL | Women docs unsafe even in their duty rooms

1 min

Custodial death in Morena; SP suspends 3

Three police personnel have been suspended after murder accused was found hanging in the lock-up of a police station in Morena district on Sunday morning, police said.

1 min

MP pips Maharashtra, regains ‘Soya State' status

Crop acreage in MP increased by 1.7% in 2023-24

1 min

Tribal students deprived of sports despite budget

The tribal children in schools do not have access to resources and opportunities to nurture their sporting talents.

1 min

MP 1st in country to transfer title with registry using latest tech: CM

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said that the two phases Rajasva Mahabhiyan Special Campaign for disposal of revenue cases for faster disposal of revenue cases have proved effective.

1 min

City to get 2 Vande Bharat trains before Diwali

The two direct express trains to Patna and Mumbai from Bhopal to have 16 sleeper coaches each

1 min

Congress MLA Abhay Mishra's car attacked at Char Imli

Car windshield damaged in stone pelting, a few glass particles hit MLA's face | After initial dilly-dally, the police swung into action after CP intervened

1 min

Mamata has become 'Nirmam': Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hit out at West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee in wake of sensational rape cum murder incident of trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

1 min

Docs' body wants stern action against spurious drug suppliers

Madhya Pradesh Shashkiya/Swashaiya Chikitsak Mahasangh has written a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav demanding lodging an FIR and life imprisonment to director of medicine suppliers company for supplying sub-standard medicine.

1 min

Kyiv seeks US nod to strike deep into Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stepped up pressure on the United States to let Kyiv strike military targets deep inside Russian territory after his representatives met senior US officials in Washington on Saturday.

1 min

Protests erupt across Israel

A number of protests are taking place across Israel following the recovery of the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, with demonstrators’ anger directed at the government’s handling of the crisis.

1 min

3 Israelis killed in West Bank shooting

Three Israelis were killed on Sunday when their vehicle came under fire near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials said.

1 min

Gaza begins polio inoculation

STAGGERED PAUSES | Children will be vaccinated at some 700 medical facilities, mobile clinics and shelters at designated safe areas for 3 days

2 mins

Pro-Khalistan group pays homage to Beant bomber

The pro-Khalistan radical groups in  Canada took out yet more assassination floats on Saturday, this time paying “homage” to the suicide bomber responsible for the killing of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.

1 min

Bangla docs defer total shutdown’

Bangladesh doctors who had announced a complete shutdown after some of their colleagues were allegedly assaulted at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Saturday, decided to allow emergency services to function upon receiving an assurance for redressal from Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum.

1 min

“49 minority teachers forced to quit’

At least 49 teachers belonging to minority communities were forced to resign in Bangladesh after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, according to a minority organisation in the violence-hit nation.

1 min

‘Trump disrespected sacred ground: Vee

Vice-President Kamala Harris condemned former President Donald Trump and his campaign for their actions on Monday at the Arlington National Cemetery in a new post on X.

1 min

SINNER SELDOM GIVES AN INCH

US OPEN Chris O'Connell was not given a whiff of an upset in the 3rd round

2 mins

Serena visits for first time since 2022

The 42-year-old American won six singles championships at US Open

1 min

Leclerc thrills the Tifosi as he triumphs at Italian GP in style

After making a decent start off the line from pole position, Lando Norris initially stayed in P1 before Oscar Piastri swept past into 2nd chicane

1 min

Shahzad, Hamza leave Bangladesh reeling

Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad took three wickets in five balls and left Bangladesh tottering at 75-6 on Day 3 of the second and final test on Sunday.

1 min

Rhodes feels Gambhir can have instant impact on team

The LSG fielding coach also lauded Zaheer Khan's appointment as mentor of the Lucknow-based team

1 min

Manisha sets up semifinal duel

BADMINTON | She assures India another medal; Palak, Mandeep bow out

1 min

US swimmer Gia Pergolini carves name into history

Gia Pergolini walked into the Paris La Défense Arena Friday to compete in the women's 100m backstroke finals knowing she had serious business to attend to.

1 min

Rongali is Sth in F40 shot put final

Rakshita Raju bows in 1500m Tl heats as India struggle in athletics

1 min

Paradise Cinema shuts

The iconic Paradise Cinema in Mahim, Mumbai, shut down on August 28. The single-screen cinema, which had been operating for 80 years, may be converted into a multiplex, but nothing is final yet.

1 min

Will ka Dil'Jit' liya

Will Smith follows Diljit Dosanjh on Instagram; becomes first Indian celebrity to be followed by Hollywood star

1 min

New power couple alert

Pocket FM has just released the much-anticipated promo for its top-rated audio series, Secret Ameerzada, featuring the beloved duo Parth Samthaan and Isha Malaviya.

1 min

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