The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 15, 2024

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September 15, 2024

CBI-FBI action busts cybercrime network

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), busted a virtual assets and bullion supported transnational cybercrime network that targeted foreign victims, after simultaneous raids at seven locations in Mumbai and Kolkata.

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Reciprocal visits end in stalemate

A day of twists and turns ended in stalemate again between the protesting doctors and the West Bengal Chief Minister as a delegation of the junior doctors left the Chief Minister's residence in the pouring rain late on Saturday evening.

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SEBI chief invested in Chinese funds: Cong

The Congress on Saturday asked “Is the PM aware that the SEBI chairperson has been investing in Chinese firms at a time when India is facing geopolitical tensions with China?”

1 min

Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi colluding with Amazon, Flipkart: CCI

Samsung, Xiaomi and other smartphone companies colluded with Amazon and Flipkart to exclusively launch products on the e-commerce firms' Indian websites in breach of antitrust laws, according to regulatory reports seen by Reuters.

1 min

Poll math powers duty on edible oil

The NDA government decision to lift export curbs on onions and Basmati rice and to increase import duty on edible oil which is set to bring soybean at the minimum support price (MSP) rates came as a major relief for the state BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP - the alliance partners in Mahayuti government.

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Banks can revalue, auction Choksi assets

The PMLA court has allowed the plea of PNB & ICICI Bank to go ahead with the process

1 min

Political overtones to city procession for Eid-e-Milad?

A complaint has been filed with the police alleging that the All India Khilafat Committee Trust is spreading fake and misleading information on the history of Mumbai's first-ever Eid-eMilad procession.

1 min

'We turned the tide, brought 52% FDI

CM campaigns in Marathwada region; promises to double Ladki Bahin dole

2 mins

Trafficking for cyber crimes: Woman held

The Telangana police’s State Cyber Security Bureau has arrested a 30-year-old woman from Chembur for her alleged involvement in human trafficking to Cambodia for cyber crimes under coercive and harsh conditions.

2 mins

Malad mandal makes 100 kg idol from paper, natural stones

Now, Ganeshotsav has also become a festival to celebrate nature.

1 min

Labourer held for robbing jeweller

On Tuesday, the Azad Maidan Police arrested a 28-year-old man, identified as Abbas Labbe from Sewri, in connection with the theft of 230gm of gold and Rs21,380 in cash.

1 min

Heart of brain dead teen gives beat of life to collegian

Recipient was waiting for donor for 6 mths; family was hoping for miracle

1 min

'Bizman had sex with me on marriage promise'

A city-based 44-year-old businessman has been booked for allegedly engaging in physical relations with a 24-year-old woman under the false pretext of marriage.

1 min

Gold worth ₹5cr seized at airport

Mumbai Airport Customs has seized 7.4 kg gold worth Rs5.11 crore and arrested seven people, including contractual airport staff, in different cases detected late Friday night.

1 min

Two yrs of roadworks for 10 yrs of freedom in SoBo

The BMC will resume the long-awaited concreting of south Mumbai roads from October, but this would continue for the next two years as pipelines would be repaired and replaced simultaneously.

1 min

Bhiwandi tense as miscreants destroy Ganpati workshop

The Bhiwandi city police have booked unidentified persons for vandalising a Ganpati idol workshop and destroying 62 out of 69 idols.

1 min

Locals angry over theme park status

Proposed modifications will 'alter its character and destroy its nature'

2 mins

MIT-ADT Uni launches courses to guide UPSC, MPSC aspirants

In today's competitive environment, preparing for exams like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is often seen as a daunting task.

1 min

Dhruv Global School kids impress at national level

Both education and sports play a crucial role in a student's development, making it essential to strike a balance between the two.

1 min

Drunk driver kills 3 of family in Waluj

In a shocking incident in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a drunk driver killed three members of a family, including a six-month-old baby.

1 min

Harassment, bribe, caste abuse: BJP MLA in custody

BJP MLA Munirathna was detained on Saturday in the two FIRs filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

1 min

KERALA DECKED UP FOR ONAM

Kerala is decked for Thiruonam, the main day of the 10-day Onam festival falling on Sunday.

1 min

Bengal: Two tribal women lynched

Two middle-aged women were beaten to death by neighbours on suspicion of practising witchcraft in West Bengal's Birbhum district, police said on Saturday.

1 min

Hyd youth rescued from Ukraine

Thanks PM, MEA for his return

1 min

Law may be revised to widen scope of migrant screenings

EXISTING HEALTH LAW PERMITS SCREENING OF MIGRANTS, ANTI-LARVAL MEASURES ONLY AT CONSTRUCTION SITES

1 min

South Goa MP seeks CBI probe into fishing mafia, cholera crisis

Demands sacking of Fisheries Minister

1 min

Calls for clear cruise hub plans amid coal handling concerns

Asserting that the dome under construction at the Mormugao Port will be used as a justification to increase the coal handling capacity at the port, Goa Forward chief Vijai Sardesai on Saturday feared that the dome is being used as an excuse to not reduce the coal handling capacity, but a justification to increase the coal handling capacity at the port.

1 min

CM Revanth's innovative scheme for transgenders

In a move that provide a long lasting solution to the dignity and existence of transgenders, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has taken a pioneering step through which transgenders in the state will be trained as traffic guards.

1 min

PM to flag-off Vande Bharat Express on Sept. 16

The pride of Indian Railways and India’s indigenous semihigh speed Train – Vande Bharat Express – is set to start its maiden journey connecting Maharashtra and Telangana States.

1 min

'Professionalism possible only with experience'

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor T Rabi Shankar has said students cannot become experts with degrees in any field and expertise was possible only through studying subjects in their chosen field, mutual discussions and experience.

1 min

Siddu defends govt dairy policy amid pressure, lashes out at BJP

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Opposition BJP for criticising the State government for hiking milk prices.

2 mins

'Hindi Day is a black day for State, Centre forcing Hindi on Kannadigas'

\"Hindi Day is a black day for Karnataka, as the Centre is attempting to impose Hindi forcefully on Kannadigas.

1 min

Situation in violence-hit Nagamangala town peaceful: HM

Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said the situation in violence-hit Nagamangala town in Mandya district is peaceful now, and steps have been taken to ensure that no untoward incidents take place.

1 min

Chhatarpur gets more rains than last year

The district has recently received a heavy shower, but the rainfall is still below the average.

1 min

'Will make state number one in milk production’

No Sanchi employee will be fired, he says & announces new subsidy scheme for animal-rearers

1 min

Man posing as vigilance officer held by GRP

A man posing as a vigilance inspector was arrested by a team of the Government Railway Police (GRP) on Friday late night, the police said.

1 min

Cheetah project suffers major setback in its second year

Birth of 13 cubs was like a new spring for the project

1 min

Wife seeks high-level probe, submits memo

Claims he was under stress for last three days over a specific file

1 min

Challenge of technology tools to teachers

Every year we celebrate teachers’ Day on 5th September.which is birth anniversary of second president and first vice president of Bharat, Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.

2 mins

Sunita Williams to cast vote in US polls from space

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS), expressed her contentment, calling it her \"happy place\" and stating that she \"loves\" being in space.

1 min

Pak removes special rep to Afghanistan

The Pakistan government has removed its special representative to Afghanistan Asif Durrani, amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and Kabul, media reports said on Saturday.

1 min

US sanctions on Russian media RT for spying

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced new sanctions against the Russian media channel RT, accusing it of being a \"de facto arm of Russia's intelligence apparatus\".

1 min

'Will deport Haitians in Ohio'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Friday to conduct mass deportations of Haitian immigrants from the Ohio city of Springfield, even though the majority of them are in the United States legally.

1 min

Moscow, Kyiv swap 103 PoWs each

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war, with each side releasing 103 people, the Interfax news agency cited Russia’s defence ministry as saying on Saturday.

1 min

No nod to Kyiv on use of long-range missiles

Say rockets not for ops inside Russia

2 mins

Trump, Harris are ‘against life': Pope

Pope Francis on Friday slammed both US . presidential candidates for what he called anti-life policies on abortion and migration, and he advised American Catholics to choose who they think is the “lesser evil” in the upcoming US elections.

1 min

Livingstone masterclass sinks Australia

The England all-rounder struck 87 and shared 90 runs stand with Bethell

1 min

Indian men prevail over Hungary B

India men dropped their first point, but carried enough steam to beat Hungary ‘B’ 3.50.5 to maintain a clean slate in the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad here.

1 min

Investment avenues for individuals

A comparison of real estate with other options such as gold and the stock market

2 mins

Kareena brilliantly anchors this stumbling whodunit

Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders invites viewers into the griefstricken world of Jasmeet Bhamra, portrayed by Kareena Kapoor Khan, a detective mourning the loss of her son.

2 mins

Together Alone

Navigating identity and stereotypes

3 mins

Train yourself to retain your talent resources

Deepshikha Kumar talks about Asia's largest digital platform for professional learning

1 min

Destined to Fail

FITNESS MYTHIC HERO OF THE MONTH

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Mysterious drawings

In a little village lived a small, enchanted artist who was determined to make her dreams true.

3 mins

Mini wonder

Panasonic made a tepid start with the S 1 in the full frame market.

3 mins

GREEN IN EVERY CORNER OF HOME

Inspiring tips for mindful gardening for aspiring Indian home gardeners

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