The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 10, 2024

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September 10, 2024

Students also join protests in Manipur

Student communities in Manipur took to the streets on Monday to protest against the simmering ethnic crisis in the state.

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GoM to take call on health insurance

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday decided to set up a Group of Ministers to examine a proposal on reducing the tax rate on life and health insurance.

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AUDI WHEELS INTO BIG POLITICAL ROW

Luxury car of state BJP chief's son hits several vehicles; 2 held

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BMC lost ₹200 cr in car park projects

RTI activist Anil Galgali, in a letter to Chief Minister, has sought an inquiry into controversial contracts worth ₹513.41 crore and demanded their immediate cancellation

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Ajit can't put down weapons: Bhujbal

Amidst speculations that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar may not contest the state assembly election from Baramati, NCP leader and Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal asserted that Ajit Pawar is their captain and he can't put down his weapons.

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MIHAN project: Govt for speedy solution

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) administration to take immediate steps to resolve the issues faced by those affected by the ambitious MIHAN project.

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CBI books firm for cheating BoB of ₹255 cr

The Central Investigation Bureau of (CBI) has launched an an investigation against a civil construction firm, M/s Alfara'a Infraprojects Pvt Ltd, for allegedly causing a wrongful loss of Rs255 crore to Bank of Baroda by diverting funds to other accounts.

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Religare takeover fiasco: 3, including REL chief, booked

In a fresh twist in the ongoing Religare Enterprise takeover battle between its chairperson Rashmi Saluja and the Burman family members, the Enforcement Directorate(ED) has filed a case of cheating and criminal conspiracy, against Saluja and Group CFO Nitin Aggarwal and president and general counsel Nishant Singhal.

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Cow dung: SHRC's green solution for crematoriums

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) presided by Justice KK Tated has initiated a fact-finding inquiry following a complaint requesting the use of cow dung cakes instead of wood logs at cremation centres in Pune.

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Bldr's bail rejected, HC says illegal projects calamitous

The rising occurrence of unapproved construction projects has a detrimental impact on public infrastructure with severe consequences of loss of life and property, the Bombay High Court has observed.

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Are Khar policemen above law?

The Mumbai police have not yet registered an FIR against four Khar police station personnel, who were shot on video camera planting drugs in a man's pocket and later arresting him for possession of 20gm of mephedrone, a narcotic substance.

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Gokhale bridge's second girder falls into place

The heavy-duty structure was pushed into its slot in two parts; first 25 metres and then the rest 65 metres

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Lawyer loses ₹5 lakh to fake policemen

A lawyer lost Rs5 lakh to three unidentified individuals, who posed as crime branch officers and threatened him with arrest. In his police complaint, Tausif Shaikh, 34, a Bandra resident, said that the incident took place on Sunday when he visited an ATM to deposit money.

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MBMC fails to ensure eco-friendly Ganeshotsav

The tall claims made by the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) regarding the measures taken to eco-friendly facilitate Ganeshotsav stand exposed.

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Rent issue has hit Bandra fair, say stallholders

As nearly 30 of the 147 stalls along the church's pathway remained vacant even two days after the Bandra fair began, Mount Mary Church held another round for allotting stalls on Monday.

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'IIT-B must rethink ties with Israeli varsities'

A group of students at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has urged the institute to rethink its ties with Israeli universities in the wake of the Middle Eastern country's deadly assault on Gaza.

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Ex-postmaster loses ₹15L in bogus scheme

A retired postmaster was allegedly duped of Rs15 lakh after being lured into an investment scheme.

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CBI books BECIL officials for ₹80cr fraud in public projects

The CBI has booked officials of Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd (BECIL) and a private company for loan fraud related to waste management and smart lighting and metering projects.

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What's to blame for rising UPSC student suicides?

The death by suicide on Saturday evening of a 28-yearold UPSC aspirant who allegedly jumped from the eighth floor of a building in Thane city has brought the focus back on the crisis affecting students preparing for competitive examinations.

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Mahayuti govt lacks any vision, Jayant Patil says

The Maharashtra government has no vision and, therefore, must be ousted in the forthcoming assembly polls, Nationalist Congress.

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Pune People's Co-op Bank hosts its 73rd AGM

The 73rd Annual General Meeting of Pune People's Coop Bank Ltd, a multistate cooperative bank, took place at 10am on Sunday at The Pune Merchants Chamber's auditorium.

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City rides metro during fest

Due to extended hours, people prefer metro for pandal hopping

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Beed's voters' list has been released

A total of 21.98 lakh voters have been registered in the district

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'Auto parts sector should aim for $100 bn exports by 2030'

Goyal askes industry to boost local production, cut imports

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Elon Musk may be world's 1st trillionaire by 2027, Adani in 2028

Elon Musk, the charismatic CEO of electric car maker Tesla and rocket manufacturer SpaceX, may become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, while Indian tycoon Gautam Adani may attain that status in the following year, and Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani may do so in 2033, according to an Informa Connect Academy report.

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US, India partner to explore chip supply chain opportunities

The US Department of State is partnering with the India Semiconductor Mission of the Union Electronics and IT Ministry to explore opportunities for growing and diversifying the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022.

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Sensex rebounds 376 pts, Nifty snaps 3-day losing run

Benchmark Sensex bounced back from early lows to close higher by nearly 376 points on Monday, snapping its four-day losing run following a rally in blue-chips ICICI Bank, HUL and HDFC Bank.

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BoB raises ₹5,000 cr from infra bond issue

State-owned Bank of Baroda on Monday announced that it has raised Rs 5,000 crore through a 10-year infrastructure bond issuance subscribed by domestic investors.

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Auto industry crosses ₹20L cr mark in FY24: SIAM President

The Indian automotive industry has crossed Rs 20 lakh crore mark in FY24 and now contributes 14-15 per cent of the total GST collected in the country, SIAM President Vinod Aggarwal said on Monday.

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Carrefour to re-enter India in partnership with Apparel Group

French retailer Carrefour, which operates over 14,000 stores in more than 40 countries, is re-entering India after a decade, in partnership with Dubai-based Apparel Group.

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Adani Green redeems $750 million bonds

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the ports-to power conglomerate run by billionaire Gautam Adani, on Monday said it has redeemed USD 750 million worth of bonds as it deleverages business.

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Gold Duty Cut: What it means for festive investments

Gold is more than just a valuable investment it holds immense cultural and religious significance.

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Daewoo enters home appliances segment to expand share in Indian market

Korean brand Daewoo on Monday announced its foray into the kitchen and home appliances segment in India as it looks to capture a larger share of the growing Indian market.

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Jaishankar meets Gulf counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the Gulf countries during which he reviewed the progress in the bilateral relations and discussed ways to further deepen them.

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In Tosham, Bansi Lal's grandkids fight among selves

With Congress fielding Anirudh Chaudhry, the grandson of the former Haryana chief minister late Bansi Lal, from Tosham assembly seat, the stage is set for a direct fight between him and his first cousin Shruti Chaudhry, Lal's granddaughter, whose name has already been declared by the BJP.

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Bihar cabinet expansion on cards

Bihar BJP president and state revenue and land reforms minister Dilip Jaiswal on Monday said chief minister Nitish Kumar might expand his cabinet soon.

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Reckless borrowing: Cong slams AAP

Launching a scathing attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, the state Congress president and Member of Parliament from Ludhiana, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, on Monday flayed the state government for seeking an additional borrowing limit of Rs 10,000 crore from the Centre.

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Darshan and others in JC till Thursday

A local court in Bengaluru on Monday further remanded murder accused actor Darshan and 16 others in Judicial Custody for three more days, up to September 12.

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Focus on mental health as suicide rate rises in Goa

Goa has been going through a troubling trend over the past year and a half with an average of one person taking his/her own life each day.

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Goa sells bonds worth ₹300 crore to clear payment of schemes

The Goa government has raised a total of Rs 500 crore through auction of government securities in the first five-months of the current financial year 2024-25.

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Face-off between Majorda panch, sarpanch over p'yat incident

CONG MAHILA CHIEF SLAMS BJP GOVT FOR NOT CARING ABOUT ELECTED WOMEN REPS' SECURITY

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State Education Minister honours 18 luminaries

Eighteen principals, teachers and school trustees were honoured with the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Education Excellence Award by Minister of State for Education, Praful Pansheriya, recognising their significant contributions to the field of education and their role in shaping the future of children.

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Surat police construct illegal chowky on footpath

A controversial police chowky construction in Surat's Pandesara area has sparked public outrage after allegations surfaced that the structure was erected illegally on a public footpath.

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Police crack down on Bars promoting free alcohol for women

BILASPUR Bilaspur police have taken action against two bar operators for promoting free alcohol to women through obscene advertisements on social media.

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Oxygen plant in DKS, shut

An oxygen plant established at DKS Hospital in Raipur of Chhattisgarh during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a cost of crores of rupees, has been non-operational for the past two years.

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Minister slams Congress over ticket-selling scandal in 2023

Chhattisgarh State Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap has strongly criticized the Congress party following revelations of transactions worth lakhs of rupees in exchange for assembly election tickets in 2023.

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Sl aspirants seeks divine intervention as part of protest

The candidates awaiting the result of the Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment exam in Chhattisgarh have resorted to unique protests, as the result remains unreleased six years after the recruitment process began.

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Ambedkar Hospital performs successful rare chest tumor surgeries

The Department of Heart, Chest, and Vascular Surgery at Dr.Bhimrao Ambedkar Smriti Hospital, affiliated with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, of Chhattisgarh has successfully performed two rare and critical mediastinal tumor surgeries.

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BMC demolishes mosque building

The Bhilai Municipal Corporation team carried out an encroachment free drive in Bhilai on Monday, and amid the demolition drive it targeted illegal encroachments made in the name of a mosque.

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Police to review suicide cases every six months

O Plan to prepare report on prevention O A panel comprised of cops, psychiatrists, admin to be formed

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Villagers crossing culvert inundated by Kwari river

The residents of Senthri village Panchayat are crossing a culvert inundated by Kwari River, risking their lives.

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Divisions, districts to be demarcated afresh

DEMARCATION PANEL FORMED: Retired IAS Manoj Shrivastava made member of the commission

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China Announces Joint Naval, Air Drills With Russia

China's Defence Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia accused of cyber-attacks

The UK, US and other western intelligence agencies have warned that Russian military intelligence has been behind a series of cyber-attacks on Nato and EU EU countries, According to a report by the BBC.

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JLF Houston delivers impact through literary brilliance

The seventh edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) returned to Houston with a bang, delivering three days of electrifying conversations, powerful performances and a celebration of ideas that left audiences buzzing.

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Intl hunt on for man who burnt baby

Australian police are working with their international counterparts to locate a man they believe fled the country after pouring boiling coffee on a baby in Brisbane, according to the BBC.

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Ganguly bullish on Pant's future

Ex-India captain says Pant on course to become all-time great in Tests

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Sinner topples Fritz for title

The Italian has now won a Tour-leading six titles in a stunning year

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