The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 09, 2024

In this issue

September 09, 2024

No confidence, TMC MP wants to resign

Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar on Sunday dashed off a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stating that he wants to 'quit' his post and retire from politics, ostensibly in protest against the handling of the wave of protests against the hospital rape cum murder.

1 min

HEAVY FIRING AT MANIPUR CAMP

Heavy gun firing has been reported from a CRPF camp in Manipur.

1 min

Ready to talk, if Pak stops terror

Acknowledging that peace in the Valley is a pre-requisite for all-round development Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday made conciliatory noises and said India is ready to start dialogue with Pakistan if it stops terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

1 min

Doval's Russia visit sets off Ukraine peace buzz

Given its rather envious position, India with its expanding strategic relations with the US, on one hand, and the pragmatic ties with Russia, on the other seems to have become a sounding board for ending the conflict in Ukraine.

1 min

Commode container 'morphs' into fragrant red sanders

In what appears to be a smuggling plot 'inspired' by the film Pushpa, a truck carrying a sealed container of Western commode toilet seats mysteriously disappeared after a customs check.

3 mins

Ajit brings out emo card

Says he may not contest from Baramati, to avoid another Pawar vs Pawar clash

2 mins

Rajnath to PoK: Come & join us

We consider you 'as our own' but Pakistan looks upon you as foreigners

2 mins

Bhushan BJP curbs for abusing Phogat

The BJP leadership has asked former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to take care and be mindful about his remarks about Haryana wrestlers.

1 min

Mahayuti goes into alert mode

AMIT SHAH'S VISIT | The home minister has lined up three back-to-back meetings with Mahayuti leaders; to review preparedness for assembly polls

2 mins

Many booked for unlawful assembly

The Shantinagar police have registered a case against several individuals for alleged unlawful assembly during a protest against the objectionable remarks made by Mahant Ramgiri and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane.

1 min

'Will oppose Waqf Bill'

NCP SP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday assured the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) that the opposition will not allow the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be passed in the Parliament.

1 min

BMW driver held for death at pandal

The accused claimed that he was speeding due to empty roads and lost control upon seeing victims

2 mins

Husband and in-laws booked for DV

A 27-year-old woman has filed a complaint with the Malad police, alleging that her husband and in-laws physically assaulted her, leading to two miscarriages.

2 mins

2 held, one detained for gangrape

Thane rural police have arrested two members of a family and detained another one for allegedly gang-raping a 30-year-old woman in Titwala.

1 min

'Lalbaugcha Raja might be taken to Guj'

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut assailed Home Minister Amit Shah over his Mumbai tour, beginning on Sunday.

1 min

2 booked for cheating woman of ₹15.43 lakh

The Vile Parle police have registered an FIR against two individuals for allegedly duping a woman of Rs15.43 lakh on the pretext of securing her son a berth in a college.

1 min

Saree-clad Lord enchants devotees

Visitors seek out pandal workers to learn the story behind Vinayaki

1 min

Eid E Milad processions postponed by one day

As Ganesh Visarjan is on September 17, Mumbai's Muslim community has decided that the Eid E Milad procession to mark the Prophet Muhammad's birthday will be organised on September 18 though the birthday is on September 16.

1 min

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN RURAL INDIA

For over two decades, Bandra resident Villy Doctor has been on a mission to break the generational cycle of poverty in the villages of India.

2 mins

Households bid reverent farewell to Bappa

Thousands of devotees participated in early immersion rituals on Sunday, marking the conclusion of one-and-ahalf days of Ganesh festivities.

1 min

Builder booked for usurping musician's property

The Oshiwara police have booked a builder for allegedly trying to usurp a musician's property, with the help of fake documents, including the forged signature of the latter's dead father.

1 min

No deaths at Diva level-crossing since Aug 2023

From 24 fatalities, 3 injury cases last year, figure has dropped to zero due to safety measures

1 min

Gujarat ACB books city cop for graft

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jamnagar in Gujarat has booked an inspector from the Matunga police station and a private person for allegedly seeking Rs10 lakh bribe.

1 min

Surat station revamp: WR services to remain affected

There is an important announcement for passengers of the Bandra TerminusSurat Intercity Express and the Virar-Surat passenger.

1 min

Searching online for path lab, ex-navy man loses ₹1L

A 75-year-old retired navy officer from Bhayandar lost Rs1.06 lakh, while looking for the contact of a diagnostic laboratory on the internet to get information about an Xray test for his son, a tuberculosis patient.

1 min

'BMC axed over 500 mangroves overnight'

Over 500 mangroves were axed overnight near 90 ft.

1 min

CR motormen vow to protest against retirement punishment

Policy mandates immediate retirement for any breach; motormen argue that practice is excessively punitive

1 min

'CGST officials held me captive to extract bribe'

₹60L BRIBERY CASE | Complainant alleges that officials sought money in lieu of not arresting him; 5 of them booked, 1 arrested

2 mins

20-year-old dies in Lower Parel accident

A 20-year-old man died in an accident in Lower Parel on Sunday. An electric Tata car collided with a motorcycle (Suzuki Access), causing Ayush Singh, 20, Shivam Singh, 22, and Vishal Singh, 21, to fall.

1 min

'Paryushan not just Jain festival but of humanity'

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur's Paryushan celebration at NSCI Dome concluded on Sunday with the announcement of 'Mission Africa' to carry out charitable work in 16 countries and a mega animal hospital in Malad.

1 min

AC technician injured in BKC hotel fire dies

A 50-year-old man who was injured in a fire incident at Kyma Hotel in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) last week has died, while his colleague is still critical, a BMC official said on Sunday.

1 min

'If this continues, the festival will die one day'

BANDRA FEST | Empty stalls for the first time at much-loved festival; stall holders say higher rents and new rules to blame

2 mins

PM interacts with Kolhapur's educator

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wide-ranging interaction with the outstanding educators of the country saw a teacher from Kolhapur taking centre stage because of his inspiring and motivating journey.

1 min

PCMC reports 150 cases of dengue, chikungunya

The Pimpri Municipal Chinchwad Corporation (PCMC) has reported recent figures showing 122 cases of dengue, 22 cases of chikungunya, and 6 cases of Zika within the PCMC area.

1 min

Ganpati idol installation done by Kailash Kher

The Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust's Ganesh idol was installed at Varad Vighneshwar Wada on Saturday, in the presence of thousands of devotees, amid much fanfare.

2 mins

Partial liquor ban in the city

Pune District Collector Suhas Diwase has issued an order to observe dry days throughout the 10-day Ganeshotsav in areas falling under the Khadak, Vishrambaug and Faraskhana Police Station limits.

1 min

MLA Shirole launches Shivajinagar helpline

Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole has launched a helpline for residents to express their concerns and offer suggestions.

1 min

Vivek Sawant shares tips with ICMAI's toppers

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) felicitated the achievers of the Cost and Management Accountants intermediate and final exams at an event organised at CMA Bhawan in Karve Nagar.

1 min

Muslims postpone Eid-e-Milad rally

The Seerat Committee in Pune has announced the postponement of the Eid-eMilad procession, originally scheduled for Sep 16, to Sep 21 due to the Ganesh Visarjan activities.

1 min

Delivery men beat society's security guard

A group of delivery men have allegedly thrashed a security guard of an upscale housing society in Punawale, Pimpri Chinchwad after he reportedly tried to stop one of them from using a lift.

1 min

42k women set world record by performing Ganpati aarti

In a remarkable demonstra42,000 tion of devotion, women gathered at the Shreemant Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati Temple in Pune on Ganesh Chaturthi to participate in a grand Ganpati aarti.

1 min

Drunk driver damages hotel

A police officer arrested a drunk driver after he crashed his truck into a hotel when he was refused food in Indapur taluka on Saturday.

1 min

Bappa settles with ease

THE GRAND FESTIVAL | Ganeshotsav begins in Pune amid tight security, elaborate traffic and parking arrangement

2 mins

Police nab shooters of triple murder case

Seven absconding shooters in the Ferozpur, Punjab, triple murder case, which included the murder of a to-be bride, were escaping in an Innova at various places in Maharashtra.

1 min

700 PMAY houses to be built

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has planned to construct 12,000 houses at various places in the city under the Prime Minister Away Youjana (PMAY).

1 min

FPIs invest ₹11,000 crore in equities in first week of Sep

Foreign investors infused nearly Rs 11,000 crore in domestic equities in the first week of the month owing to resilience of the Indian market and expectations of rate cut in the US.

1 min

Adani floats China subsidiary for providing project mgmt services

Adani Group has formed a subsidiary in China to carry out business of providing supply chain solutions and project management services, according to a regulatory filing.

1 min

GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium

The GST Council on Monday is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM's suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said.

1 min

SpiceJet's Ajay Singh may sell over 10% stake in airline to raise funds

SpiceJet promoter and chairman Ajay Singh may offload more than 10% stake in the struggling carrier as part of the latest funding round that is expected to close by the end of September, according to sources.

1 min

Vedanta will progress from being asset manager to asset owner with demerger'

The proposed demerger of Vedanta's diverse verticals that represent more than 15 commodities, will see the company progress from being asset managers to asset owners, Chairman Agarwal has said.

1 min

Inflation data, global trends to drive markets next week

Investors keenly look forward to the US Fed meet scheduled mid-Sep

1 min

DECLINING BANK CREDIT TO HURT EXPORTERS

Issue to figure in Sep 11 meeting with Union Min Piyush Goyal

2 mins

App-first Gen Z scripting big shifts in consumption trends

The digitally-native, app-first Gen Z cohort is assuming the centre stage in India's consumer markets by scripting \"big shifts\" in consumption trends, including the rise of quick commerce delivery and direct-to-consumer brands, according to a report by Bernstein.

1 min

Like-minded nations collaborating with India to make it a chip manufacturing hub: Krishnan

Due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, like-minded countries are collaborating with India to make it a major semiconductor manufacturing destination, a top Electronics and IT ministry official said on Sunday.

1 min

Shriram Fin plans to raise $1 bn from overseas in next 6 months

NBFC Shriram Finance plans to raise USD 1 billion (about Rs 8,300 crore) from overseas in the next 6 months to fund its business growth.

1 min

Canada's new work hours rule worries Indian students

Effective this Fall Semester (August-December academic period), the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new rule for international students concerning off-campus work hours, creating glaring concerns among international students.

3 mins

Cap on international students could hurt Australia's reputation, economy

Kanchan Adhikari, a student at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in the suburbs of Australia's Sydney, expressed her dismay over the Australian government's recent policy changes.

3 mins

Breaking the myth of cultural difference

Before moving to Canada, I knew it would be a different experience.

4 mins

BJP may elevate Paras to 'curb' Chirag barbs

BJP may elevate the status of Lok Janshakti Party chief Pashupati Paras in the NDA to keep his estranged nephew and union minister Chirag Paswan in check in view of the latter expressing his concerns over central policies.

1 min

Bhajanlal leaves for Japan, South Korea

Bid to showcase Raj as investment hub

1 min

Bihar boy dies as 'doc' takes YT guidance for op

A 15-year-old boy lost his life after a fake doctor allegedly performed a surgery to remove a stone from his gall bladder by watching Youtube videos on his cellphone in Bihar's Saran.

1 min

Fight for Dabwali: Chautala uncles, nephew in the fray

Aditya Devi Lal, the grandson of former deputy prime minister late Devi Lal quit BJP and joined Indian National Lok Dal on Sunday.

1 min

Vijayan 'emissary' met RSS to hush up daughter's case?

Even before the storm over the Hema Committee report is to settle down, ruling CPI-M in Kerala found itself in another major controversy as ADGP in charge of crime MR Ajith Kumar reportedly admitted to meeting RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale in Thrissur in May 2023.

1 min

Waqf panel meets contest claims

The Joint Committee of Parliament meetings on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill have turned out to be a battleground for contesting claims, as several government bodies have accused Waqf boards in the country of laying ownership on properties belonging to them and drawn sharp counterclaims.

1 min

'U'khand staff can join RSS activities

In a significant decision, the Pushkar Singh Dhami government has allowed Uttarakhand government employees to take part in the morning and evening branches (shakhas) of the RSS.

1 min

Show of strength by Jamaat-backed nominee

J&K ELECTION | NC-Cong alliance has not fielded any candidate from Kulgam assembly constituency in support of Tarigami

1 min

Accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

The December 13. 2023 Parliament security breach accused wanted to discredit India's democracy, gain instant global fame, usurp power and achieve \"richness and glory\" by targeting the \"very symbol of democracy\", according to the chargesheet filed in court by Delhi Police.

1 min

Twelve dead in Kutch district

UNDIAGNOSED FEVER | Officials are gauging the primary cause of death as pneumonitis

1 min

Cycles for schoolgirls become saffron again

As the BJP took over in Rajasthan, the colour of the bicycles given to school girls has been changed from black to saffron again.

1 min

8 dead as 3-storey bldg collapses in Lucknow

In a tragic incident in Lucknow's Transport Nagar, a three-storey building collapsed on Saturday evening, resulting in eight fatalities.

1 min

4K CRPF troops to take on Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The CRPF is moving in four battalions comprising over 4,000 personnel in the worst Naxal-violence affected areas of Bastar in Chhattisgarh as part of a strategy to launch a \"decisive battle\" to match the Union government's latest resolve of ending the Maoist problem by March 2026.

1 min

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary likely to get cheetahs after monsoon

Discussion underway at higher level

1 min

This monsoon may be wettest in a century

Monsoon 2024, with more 22 days to go, is the second wettest season that Goa has experienced in the last more than six-decades.

1 min

Govt moves to rein in owners of stray cattle

TO BE DEBARRED, BLACKLISTED FROM SCHEMES IF ANIMALS FOUND ON ROADS, PUBLIC PLACES

1 min

Legal hurdles may delay dismissal of 2 teachers

EDU DIRECTOR SAYS DEPT'S ROLE IS LIMITED

1 min

Alarm raised over structural safety of key Tivim bridge

RESIDENTS, P'YAT MEMBERS CALL FOR QUICK ACTION

1 min

Badminton association pays TA, DA to players from own funds

Handball, hockey players await dues; GAA diet camp waits for clearance from SAG

2 mins

Rain dampens ‘visarian' revelry

Family processions heading for their one-and-a-half day 'Ganapati' idol 'visarjan' were rendered a tad silent dampening the usual revelry and the accompanying fireworks due to short spells of heavy showers in the latter part of Sunday.

1 min

Washrooms repaired, spruced up at South Collectorate building

Visitors to the Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex in the South district Collectorate may suddenly find the washrooms refurbished and spruced up.

1 min

Docs protest collector's interference in medical college affairs

Doctors have registered protest against collector’s interference in the daily affairs of Shyam Shah Medical College in Rewa.

1 min

Woman suffering from blood cancer, delivers healthy twins at MTH Hospital

A 22-year-old woman from Pithampur, diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), a form of blood cancer, has successfully given birth to healthy twins after receiving complex treatment at the Super Specialty Hospital.

1 min

Cops' children to get up to Rs 40k financial help for edu

More than one lakh police personnel’s children are going to get increased financial assistance from the Police Headquarters (PHQ) to continue their education, officials said on Sunday.

1 min

Bhopal doc drowns in waterfall in Sehore

In what was a happy occasion turned into tragedy when a Bhopal-based doctor drowned at Digambar Waterfall in Shahganj area of Sehore on Sunday.

1 min

PHQ issues circulars to prevent custodial deaths

The police headquarters have issued a standard operating procedure to district SPs regarding the custodial deaths taking place at police stations, officials said here on Sunday.

1 min

Kidnapped boy rescued from forest within 6 hrs

A six-year-old boy, who was abducted early Saturday, was reunited with his parents within just six hours by the Ratlam police.

1 min

Legal action looms against Prajapati

In a dramatic turn of events, out of 22 complaints by Mukesh Prajapati, who made headlines by protesting against alleged corruption in Kankaria Talai panchayat, 21 were found to be false.

1 min

Health dept to launch survey, sampling at DAVV ahead of Prez visit

Show-cause notice served to hospital for not informing about patient's details, asks to send reserved sample

1 min

Surplus teachers removed, only to be replaced by others

Teachers’ unions question Directorate of Public Instruction’s surplus process

1 min

GSWS may be new home to Kuno's 2 female cheetahs, cubs

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary likely to get cheetah

1 min

Gunman crosses Jordan, kills 3 Israelis

Three people have been killed in an attack at the border between Jordan and the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials said on Sunday.

1 min

'Don of threats' says jail for fraudsters

Former US President Donald J. Trump on Saturday threatened a wide range of people, including lawyers, political donors and operatives, with prosecution and people found to have “cheated” or engaged in “unscrupulous behavior” in connection with the voting (2020), if he wins the November election.

1 min

Ex-prez Bush mum on polls

Asked whether the former president George W Bush or his wife, Laura, would endorse a candidate or make public how they will vote, his office said, \"No.\"

1 min

Trump's xenophobia echoed by neo-Nazis

Far right groups fanning hatred, capitalising local tensions, say observers

2 mins

21 killed as Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, where it damaged factories and infrastructure in export-oriented industrial hubs.

1 min

'Steps to be taken to bring Hasina back'

Necessary steps will be taken to bring former prime minister Sheikh Hasina back under the extradition treaty with India to try her on charges of mass killings during the student-led protests in July and August, newly appointed International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam said today, according to The Daily Star.

1 min

Why boy's father charged with 2nd degree murder

Georgia prosecutors’ decision  to charge the father of a 14year-old accused of killing two students and a pair of teachers at Apalachee High School with  murder signals a fundamental change in the way the justice system deals with gun owners whose alleged negligence allows their children to end lives with a firearm.

1 min

Pro-euthanasia film bags top prize at Venice Fest

Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door has won the Venice Film Festival's best film award.

1 min

Musk could be 1st trillionaire by 2027

Elon Musk is on pace to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a new report acquired by The Guardian, from a group that tracks wealth.

1 min

Allure for Tennis attire grows off the court

While tennis fans savour the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of spectators and TV viewers have watched the year’s final Grand Slam tournament as a source of fashion inspiration they can use to serve looks off the court.

1 min

Sabalenka outclasses Pegula to win title

Aryna had reached semis twice and was 2023 runner-up in New York

1 min

Pacers shine in India B victory

Dayal scalps three while Mukesh and Navdeep take two each

2 mins

India makes a mark in Paris

Thanks to plenty of firsts and proven performers at the Paralympics

2 mins

Read all stories from {{magazineName}}

The Free Press Journal - Mumbai Newspaper Description:

The Free Press Journal is one of the oldest English Daily newspapers from Mumbai with a heritage of more than 90 years. And yet, The Free Press Journal is a contemporary paper and rooted in current urban realities.

In keeping with the international trend, it has reinvented itself in terms of design, get up and content. It means different thing to different people – a platform for the articulate, a trendsetter for the young and a chronicle for the old.

It was at the forefront of freedom struggle against the British and continues with the free and fearless journalism till date. Indeed, the history of The Free Press Journalism mirrors that of Indian independence.

Swaminath Sadanand, a 30-year-old idealist from Madras trudged his way to Bombay and with a vision that was to prove uncomfortably ahead of his day, brought out a newspaper as unorthodox in character as it was innovative in concept. For Swaminath Sadanand, the Free Press Journal was not so much a business venture as a cause.

The spirit with which he launched the paper and ran it for almost three decades helped it make it an integral part of two great Indian movements — the struggle for independence and the evolution of Indian publishing.