The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 06, 2024

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September 06, 2024

3 workers killed in slab collapse

Three workers lost their lives while three others were seriously injured when a portion of a slab at an under-construction building in Malad east collapsed on Thursday afternoon.

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RAHUL DISHES OUT PM'S 'APOLOGY' GROCERY LIST

Many other things to say sorry for, like notebandi, GST; why for statue collapse?

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Keep Hasina quiet: Yunus

FRANK TALK | India must shun 'BNP is Islamist' narrative; says there are demands for a relook at treaties such as transit and Adani power deal; claims attacks on Hindus exaggerated

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Bumper-to-Bumper to Goa

With the arrival of Ganesh utsav, the traffic is bound for Konkan.

1 min

Adani hypes his group's 'resilience'

Industrialist Gautam Adani has touted the group's performance in the aftermath of USbased short-seller Hindenburg Research's revelations as a sign of the business house's 'resilience'.

1 min

Trust deficit: Cong digs up more fodder

In yet another salvo fired at SEBI chairperson Madhavi Puri Buch, the Congress, which has been targeting her for her links with a major Indian industrial house, has demanded that she step down in order to restore market trust.

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Why the SEBI chairperson should resign

Never in the history of the regulator of India's financial markets the Securities and Exchange Board of India -- has its chairperson's credibility been questioned in such a dramatic manner.

3 mins

Case transfer to special court questioned

The prosecution questions the abrupt transfer of the Jhanvi Kukreja murder case from the original court to a special court that has no jurisdiction.

1 min

IIM-Mumbai set for ₹800 cr revamp

FACELIFT | When completed, the three-phase project will allow the institute to increase its enrolment to around 5,000 students and launch new industry-aligned programmes

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Security alert ahead of Ganesh festival

Agencies on alert after pro-IS groups encouraging women to get trained in drone attacks surfaces

1 min

Sculptor, consultant remanded in police custody till Sept 10

Police said that the material recovered from the statue was rusted and it needs to be ascertained if items were sub-par

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Relief for farmers' kin to continue

After evoking backlash and criticism, the Maharashtra government has reversed its decision to stop financial aid for the families of farmers who committed suicide.

1 min

After spewing fire, Jarange speaks to Fadnavis

Activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has demanded immediate compensation for farmers whose crops were damaged by the recent spell of heavy rains in Marathwada.

1 min

Sena (UBT) tones down on CM-face; Raut seeks time

After making a strong pitch on the chief minister's face for the upcoming state assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has been forced to change its course.

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Govt has given ₹4,887 cr to Ladki beneficiaries so far

A statement issued by the Eknath Shinde government after a cabinet meeting in Mumbai on Thursday announced that under the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, Rs4,887 crore have been credited to the bank accounts of 1.59 crore women so far.

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Solar panels for anganwadis

Anganwadi In a significant move aimed at improving the infrastructure of Anganwadi centres across the state, the Maharashtra government has decided to install solar power systems at 36,978 self-managed centres.

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Dating app scam: 6 held from Royal Inn Hotel

The Bangur Nagar police have arrested six persons, including two women, for allegedly cheating men through dating apps.

1 min

SEBI officers protest at BKC HQ, demand Buch's resignation

Senior SEBI officials said disgruntled junior officers were demanding a 55% HRA hike

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Bandra plot redvpt: HC seeks affidavits

The court has asked the BMC, MSRDC and the ministry to reply to PIL challenging commercial use

1 min

Parents of banker want probe after Setu suicide

Alex Regi, the 35-year-old resident of Pune, who died by suicide by jumping from the Atal Setu Bridge on Tuesday, worked with Kotak Mahindra Bank.

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CBI initiates probe into minor boy's murder in Guj 9 yrs ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Mumbai, has initiated a probe into the kidnapping and subsequent murder of a minor boy, initially registered by the Morbi police in Gujarat in 2015.

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Key Dubai property docu seized in fresh searches

AMBER DALAL CASE | 2nd search op; total ₹39 cr assets seized

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Mumbai-Goa highway hit by further delays

The Public Works Department said on Thursday that the Mumbai-Goa highway project would be delayed by another two years.

1 min

Man acquitted of daughter's sexual assault

The Thane sessions court has acquitted a Bhayandar man who was falsely accused by his estranged wife of sexually assaulting his own biological daughter.

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Central govt takes steps to give salt pan land to MBMC

Projects hit due to non-execution of transfer process

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HC pulls up courts over POCSO case

The Bombay High Court on Thursday deprecated the magistrate courts for their practice of assigning specific dates to each police station for recording victims' statements, without making an exception for cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

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Man held after shots are fired at Badlapur station

A man opened fire on two people at Badlapur Railway Station on Thursday around 6pm, leading to panic among commuters.

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FDA special drive to check adulteration

Ahead of Ganeshotsav, the Pune unit of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the commencement of a special drive to check food adulteration.

1 min

CP answers PCMC residents' queries on police activities

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL | Vinoy Choubey hosted the virtual session on Wednesday, where he addressed the residents of the industrial city

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No truth: Nana Kate on rumours of joining NCP(SP) ahead of polls

There are speculations that NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Nana Kate, may soon join the faction led by Sharad Pawar to contest the upcoming state elections from the Chinchwad Assembly seat.

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Yerwada prisoners can now graduate from YCMOU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) and Maharashtra Prison Department to facilitate the implementation of educational programmes for prisoners.

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MSCPCR probes private school over RTE violation

School fees have allegedly been collected from a parent belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), whose child had been admitted to a private school in Maharashtra's Solapur district under the Right to Education (RTE) quota in 2013.

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President visits Takth Sachkhand

OBEISANCE | The Gurudwara Board traditionally welcomed President Murmu and Governor Radhakrishna by presenting them shawl and coconut

1 min

Target to produce 5L entrepreneurs: Patil

\"The Annasaheb Patil Aarthik Magas Vikas Mahamandal (APAMVM) has so far produced one lakh entrepreneurs from the Maratha community and now it has set a target to produce five lakh entrepreneurs\", opined the chairman of the Mahamandal, Narendra Patil.

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In Nashik: Cylinders, jewels stolen by thieves

Taking advantage of the homeowners' absence, unknown thieves broke into a row bungalow in the Makhmalabad area and stole gold, silver ornaments and gas cylinders valued at approximately ₹3 lakh.

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Minor girl raped and blackmailed

A distressing incident involving the rape of a minor girland subsequent blackmail hascome to light in Nashik.

1 min

Jaipur's Palace replica at Icchapurti Ganesha

This year's Ganeshotsav will feature a unique and impressive display by the Trimurti Nagar Kala Krida Mitra Mandal. The main attraction will be a recreation of Jaipur's Raj Mahal, a palace that draws tourists from around the world.

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4 defrauded of ₹1.32 cr

A case of cyber fraud involving over ₹1.32 crore has come to light in Nashik, where four individuals, including a bank manager, were lured into a scam under the pretext of share trading.

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Bank helps customer recover stolen money

Cyber fraudsters hacked the mobile phone of Kiran Johnson Sable, a resident of Waluj, and transferred money from his bank account.

1 min

India is likely to benefit if Trump wins US elections

If Donald Trump wins US Presidential election it would be beneficial for India says a global market research by Nomura.

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Sensex, Nifty extend losses into 2nd session

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surrendered early gains to close lower for the second straight day on Thursday, tracking losses in the most valuable firm Reliance Industries, Bharati Airtel and L&T amid a sluggish trend in global markets.

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Digital payments in India to grow threefold by FY29: PwC

India's digital payments industry is witnessing a huge surge, with transaction volumes growing by 42% Y-o-Y in FY 2023-24, according to a new report by PwC.

1 min

Swiss Federal Council begins ratification process

INDIA-EFTA TRADE PACT

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Govt bonds end flat ahead of gilt auction Fri

Prices of government bonds ended little changed due to caution ahead of Friday's weekly auction.

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Electric vehicle makers no longer need to be subsidised by govt: Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said there is no need to provide subsidy to electric vehicle makers as consumers are now choosing EVs or CNG vehicles on their own.

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Renewable Energy Sector To Provide Momentum To Indian Economy: Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said the rapidly growing renewable energy sector will provide momentum to the Indian economy in the years to come.

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US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffs

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits declined last week as layoffs remained low, which could help to allay fears that the labor market was deteriorating, Reuters reported.

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'Amazon India exports to reach $13 bn by 2024-end'

Amazon Global Selling, the exports programme of the ecommerce giant, will surpass USD 13 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports from India by the end of 2024 and is on track to achieve its USD 20 billion target by 2025, a senior official said on Thursday.

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SC directs Sahara Grp to deposit ₹IK cr, allows it to form JV for developing Mumbai land

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Sahara Group to deposit Rs 1,000 crore in a separate escrow account within 15 days and allowed it to enter into a joint venture for developing its land at Versova in Mumbai to realise Rs 10,000 crore.

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China's NETA Auto revs up for India entry, eyes $100 bn EV mkt

MUMBAI As India's electric vehicle market is poised to exceed USD 100 billion by 2030, Chinese EV startup NETA Auto is gearing up to enter the fray.

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EaseMyTrip ventures into electric bus manufacturing

Travel booking platform Easy MyTrip.com on Thursday announced it is venturing into the electric bus manufacturing market through its new subsidiary Easy Green Mobility.

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Jio marks 8th anniversary celebration with offers

India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio marked its 8th anniversary milestone on Thursday doling out offers on select recharge plans for its users.

1 min

PV RETAILS DIP 5% IN AUGUST

Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations raises alarm over rising inventory level

1 min

Revolt across state over BJP's first list

The first list of its 67 candidates released by the ruling BJP for the upcoming October 5 assembly election in Haryana has triggered a rebellion within the party across the state with several of its leaders resigning or announcing to fight independently.

1 min

‘Ailing' Vijayan losing control?

After lording over the CPM for over five decades, Pinarayi Vijayan, who had almost become synonymous with the Left party in Kerala, seems to be getting weak.

1 min

BJP raps Rahul's ‘khatakhat' policies

The BJP on attacked the \"Khatakhat\" model of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for the economic crisis in Himachal Pradesh, where nearly 2.15 lakh government employees and 90,000 pensioners did not receive their net salaries and pensions respectively on September 1 due to a major economic crisis.

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RG KAR: TMC blasts 'fake videos', bid to politicise case

After last night's mega rally across West Bengal, the TMC on Thursday criticised the BJP and other parties for allegedly politicising the death of the lady doctor.

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Now, wolves on the prowl during daytime

The terror of wolves continues to spread across several villages in Bahraich district, where frequent wolf sightings and attacks have left farmers and parents in a state of fear.

1 min

PROP & DROP: All about kahin khushi, kahin gham

HARYANA POLLS | BJP list has 25 new faces, ticket to dynasts

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'Hard pressed' Mann govt hikes fuel prices

Petrol and diesel prices will go up by 61 paise and 92 paise a litre, respectively, in Punjab, with the state Cabinet on Thursday deciding to increase value-added tax (VAT) on fuel.

1 min

India, Singapore elevate ties during Modi's visit

India and Singapore on Thursday elevated their bilateral ties to a \"comprehensive strategic partnership\" and signed four MoUs, including on cooperation in semiconductors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his counterpart Lawrence Wong.

1 min

K'taka panel on filmdom likely

REFORM | 153 artistes urge govt to address exploitation issues in Kannada film industry

1 min

Cumbarjua students up-in-arms against transfer of headmistress

EDU DEPT TRANSFERRED HER FOR ACCEPTING TV DONATED BY SOCIAL WORKER, CLAIMS ALEMAO

1 min

Harish Rao demands reinstatement of Gurukul Teachers

Former minister and MLA Harish Rao today reacted sharply on the decision of the State government to remove part-time teachers working in gurukuls across the State from their duties.

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Neeraj Agrawal, IRSE, assumes charge as SCR addl GM

Neeraj Agrawal assumed charge as Additional General Manager (AGM), South Central Railway today September 5, 2024 at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.

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Job mela at Manikonda Today

Bharat Seva Kendra director Adapa Venkat Reddy said they are organizing Job Mela.

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'AI is now best innovation in world of technology'

The State government has already taken a slew of measures for the use of artificial intelligence and it wants to lay a strong foundation for our future in the field of artificial intelligence

1 min

Etala slams Govt for felling houses of poor

Malkajgiri MP Etela Rajender today asked the officials whether he should keep silent even after seeing the demolition of the houses of the poor as an MP on Wednesday.

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Raja Narasimha releases water from Singuru Project

Prior to lifting the gates of project, Raja Narasimha along with District Collector Kranthi Valluri performed puja at the project site. Later, the Minister lifted two gatesNo. 4 and 6 by 1.50 meters and released 16,284 cusecs of water into the downstream.

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KTR condemns Illegal arrest of telangana digital media's former director dileep konatham

BRS party working president K.T. Rama Rao today said, in a brazen display of autocratic governance, former Telangana Digital Media Director Dileep Konatham was illegally detained without any formal information or clarity on the charges against him.

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80% Subsidy to learn job-oriented computer software courses, applications invited

The National Skill Academy has invited online applications from all over Telangana for its Government of India Certified latest Computer Software Courses Online Training.

1 min

Jr docs end strike alter meeting CM

The junior doctors and interns of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital’s BJ Medical campus have finally ended the strike demanding a 40% stipend instead of 20%.

1 min

Police recover 35L from cyber frauds

Gujarat Cyber Crime Cell helped a 66-year-old man, who fell prey to a fraudster impersonating a police officer, recover ₹35 lakh.

1 min

Rise In US Diamond Sales Boosts Flagging Surat Trade

After a lengthy period of recession in the Surat diamond business, diamantaires and traders can now rejoice.

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Ravindra Jadeja will bat for BJP

Indian cricket team’s celebrated all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, has officially entered the political arena by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

1 min

Pothole repairs costly cover-ups

AMC IN TROUBLE Public outrage as civic body’s 6-cr quick-fix fails to address years of deteriorating road conditions, negligence and corruption

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2 crew members killed, one missing in ICG copter crash

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday recovered the mortal remains of two crew members of the ill-fated IGC ALH MK-III helicopter that ditched at sea during a sortie for medical evacuation of a serious injured crew member from Motor Tanker Hari Leela on late night of September 2.

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Education Board revamps exam pattern for Classes IX, XI

In a significant move, the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has overhauled the examination pattern for Classes 9 and 11 for the first time in a decade.

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C'garh is best state for investment: Minister

Chhattisgarh Commerce and Industry Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan said the state is emerging as the best destination for investment.

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HM prevents FIR to protect criminals, alleges Baij

Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee President Deepak Baij has accused Home Minister Vijay Sharma of preventing the registration of an FIR to shield ABVP workers who attacked NSUI members.

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WORK SHOULD SPEAK.CALLS HOME MINISTER

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma on Thursday making a call to the state police personnel said the work in such a way that you don't speak, your work should speak.

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Ministers lays emphasis on moral values

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao and Agriculture and Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Minister Ramvichar Netam laid emphasis on developing moral values among the children.

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Two arrested for ration misappropriation

The two salesmen Vijay Hemla and Bhimsen Vetti involved in misappropriation of Public Distribution System ration shop rice have been arrested by the Police.

1 min

At least 30 SCs, STs faced atrocities daily in 2023

Officials informed that backwardness of SS/ST is directly related to illiteracy or partial literacy The only tool to uplift SCs,/STs is to educate them as this will give them equal opportunity The field police personnel have been asked to be sensitive while dealing with SCs/STs.

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Lack of investment in R&D a challenge for state: Report

The policy recommendatio n stresses creation of 'State Innovation Fund' to support innovators and scientists

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Collector orders schools to return Rs 54.26 crore

FLEECING PARENTS: Action against private schools in Jabalpur

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Racket: College girls sent obscene videos in Jabalpur, asked to pay

A case of cyber fraud and sextortion has come to light in Jabalpur where around 50 girl students of a government college received messages demanding money from them, said police on Thursday.

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Operation of buses from Nayta Mundla from Sunday

Collector inspects bus stand along with officials

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Builder’s account freezed till payment of Rs 8L to customer

The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, has freezed the bank account of Evergreen Dealcom Private limited, Jabalpur, till the payment of Rs 8 lakh penalty to a customer. Justice GS Ahluwalia passed the order.

1 min

Congress protests against BJP policies

Centre State govts urged to prioritise education, employment and health

1 min

Main accused shifted to Bhopal jail

Unable to ensure security and accommodate accused of the stone pelting case, the Chhatarpur jail administration is shifting the accused to other jails of the state, said officials on Thursday. Main accused shifted to Bhopal Central Jail.

1 min

WILL HARRIS REPEAT A CLINTON IN PREZ RACE?

The road to the White House may cling on to a deadlocked fight between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for Georgia and Pennsylvania, two battleground states that had crowned the last two presidents, media reports indicated.

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Judges may soon be elected in Mexico

Lawmakers in Mexico City this week began to push through a sweeping constitutional reform that would see Mexicans select judges at all levels of government through elections, a procedure that legal experts say would turn Mexico into an international outlier.

1 min

Michel Barnier is new prime minister of France

SWING IN BELIEF For 50 yrs, he was centrist, liberal-minded neo-Gaullist; in 2021, he lurched to extreme right

2 mins

Bibi thaws a little on control of Gaza-Egypt border

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again insisted that Israeli forces will not leave the Philadelphi Corridor – a strategically important strip of land in southern Gaza along the border with Egypt.

1 min

Probe killings of B’deshis by BSF: Dhaka

Dhaka has asked New Delhi to conduct enquiries into all border killings, identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

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'We play with same intensity'

Rishabh Pant warns against taking Bangladesh lightly in the Test series

1 min

MUSHEER SCORES UNBEATEN TON

Rishabh Pant's much-awaited return to red-ball cricket lasted a mere 10 balls and 15 minutes but Musheer Khan's resolute unbeaten hundred carried India B to a satisfactory 202 for seven against India A, on the opening day of the four-day Duleep Trophy contest here on Thursday.

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Up to 300 fans involved in violent clashes

Police in Germany are investigating violent clashes involving up to 300 soccer fans following a friendly between local team Schalke and Dutch club NAC Breda.

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BCCI AGM to take place on Sept 29

Secretary election unlikely, new NCA to be unveiled in Bengaluru

1 min

Messi, Ronaldo not contenders for key award

A new generation of talent has emerged in the form of Haaland. Emerging teenage star Lamine Yamal of Spain was also nominated.

1 min

Parmar clinches bronze

GOING FOR GLORY Para Judoka Kapil, who was making his Games debut, beat Elielton de Oliveira 10-0 in the play-off

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