The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 16, 2024

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September 16, 2024

Public in Valley in no mood to forgive & forget

If 'Azaadi' was the war cry of the nineties, today the Valley, along with the Jammu region, is resonating with a rare show of unanimity to the cry of restoration of statehood.

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8 hurt in mishaps on EEH

Eight people were grievously injured in two separate accidents on the Eastern Express Highway (EEH) in Vikhroli over the weekend, police said on Sunday.

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3 IPS officers suspended for harassing city model

The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday issued separate orders suspending three senior IPS officers, including one of DG rank, for their alleged involvement in \"hastily arresting\" and \"harassing\" a Mumbai-based actor-cum-model without proper investigation in a case filed against her.

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Terror slur on Rahul from Union Minister

Union Minister and BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday ignited a major controversy, calling Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi \"terrorist number one.\"

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First Vande to Bhuj from Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Modi will flag off the country's first Vande Metro train between Ahmedabad and Bhuj stations on Western Railway, starting from Tuesday.

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State polls likely in 2nd week of Nov: CM

State assembly polls are expected to be held in the second week of November and seatsharing among the ruling allies would be finalised in the next 8 to 10 days, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday.

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Saini will be Haryana CM, not Vij: BJP

Six-time legislator and Haryana's former home minister Anil Vij on Sunday said that he would stake claim to the chief minister's post on the basis of his seniority, if BJP comes to power.

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CM Kejriwal to be Aam Aadmi again

Proposes to step down shortly as CM, so that he can resurrect the party at the ground level

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'Shinde and Fadnavis spreading fake news'

Congress Legislature Party leader Balasaheb Thorat on Sunday accused Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis of creating religious discord by spreading \"fake news\".

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Why is Rly Board silent?

A 14-second video depicting a man breaking the glass of a parked Vande Bharat train has gone viral, raising questions about standard maintenance procedures and prompting calls for an official clarification from the Railway Board.

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'To expand power generation, our focus is on solar energy'

Maharashtra will generate 8,000 megawatts of solar energy with 3,500 megawatts capacity of pump storage by 2030 as a part of the first phase of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company's (MahaGenco) 'Vision 2035'.

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'54% of our youth are below 25, but only 4% are skilled'

Dr.Sureshkumar Madhusudanan, 57, is the secretarygeneral of the Indo-Gulf & Middle East Chamber of Commerce and ex-president of the Indian Personnel Export Promotion Council.

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HC slams textiles firm, levies ₹5L cost for suppressing facts

Observing that the litigant had come with \"not just unclean but absolutely dirtied and muddied hands\", the Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs5 lakh on the petitioner for suppressing material facts.

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Clear weather prediction with 4 new radars

For significantly improving weather forecasts, four new X-band radars - the country's first urban radar network were launched in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Saturday.

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Inside Mahadev app's promotional machine

Promoters reportedly spend a significant portion of earnings on brand visibility, utilising a team of dedicated individuals to manage various aspects of marketing

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Woman loses ₹13L in APK file fraud

A 36-year-old woman lost more than Rs13 lakh after clicking on a malicious file with apk format, which asked her to update her Aadhaar card with the bank.

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204 artificial ponds, 12,000 staff and enhanced facilities

The BMC is fully prepared for the grand Ganesh idol immersion on Anant Chaturdashi, set to take place on Tuesday, September 17.

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A new lease of life for kids in Palghar's tribal villages

More than two decades ago, a trip to a friend's farm in Palghar district's Talasari area changed Mahendra Vanigota's life.

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Police issue traffic advisory

Traffic diversions will be in place across Mumbai to manage the influx of processions and activities on the final day of Ganeshotsav.

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'Devotees being thrashed and abused by the guards'

Lawyers lodge police complaint after video shows contrasting treatment of common people and VIPs

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20,000 police personnel to stand guard

Mumbai Police will deploy 20,000 personnel to manage the large crowds expected during immersions.

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Alan Walker to perform in Pune on 18/10

Norwegian DJ Alan Walker, best known for his 2015 hit single \"Faded,\" is set to perform in Pune on Oct 18 as part of his India tour.

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Another year, another record?

Visarjan peaked at 31 hours in 2022 and lasted over 30 hours last year

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Politics is not just the pursuit of power, says Neelam Gorhe

Deputy Maharashtra Legislative Council's Chairperson Neelam Gorhe underscored the critical influence of political leadership in driving policy reforms for societal benefit.

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19K families selected for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana rural scheme

The Union government is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme to provide houses to the marginalised people.

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Passengers irked over erratic MSRTC service in Waluj stop|

The Waluj Mahanagar passengers face severe inconvenience as the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses have not been stopping at their bus stops.

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ONGC gets director to spearhead new energy, petrochem biz

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has got a new director to spearhead its new energy, petrochemicals and corporate strategy as part of a board revamp aimed at breathing fresh life into the state-controlled behemoth.

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90% of fincl institutions focusing on AI, GenAI for innovation: PwC India

Ninety per cent of Indian financial institutions are focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) as the primary technology enablers of innovation, according to a PwC India report.

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Adani wins bid to supply 6,600 MW of electricity to Maha

Quotes ₹4.08/unit tariff; beats JSW, Torrent

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What you need for studying law in the United States

Options, Opportunities and More

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Oxford finds Indian student's work on Shakespeare sub-standard

An Indian student enrolled at the UK's Oxford University has accused the prestigious institution of academic bullying, harassment, injustice and racial bias.

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Two Navy women to embark on sailing expedition

Indian Navy woman officers Lt Commander Roopa A and Lt Commander Dilna K would be embarking on an arduous blue-water voyage around the world soon.

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Hry: Cong again banks on jadugar Gehlot

Party 'plays politics' as former Rajasthan CM will be accompanied by 'nemesis' Ajay Maken

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Onam: Last-minute rush boosts revenue

Kerala celebrated a 'private' Tiruonam, the day that marks the end of the 10-day Onam celebration on Sunday with the colour, festivities and the trademark 'Onasadya', the main feast with over 15 dishes.

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Ghosh, Mondal in CBI custody

The CBI on Sunday got twoday custody of former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh and Tala police station OC Abhijit Mondal.

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RJD STAGES RAJ BHAVAN MARCH

Main opposition RJD on Sunday staged a march to Raj Bhavan in protest against the alleged deteriorating law and order in Bihar.

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Anjuna clubs ignore closure notices, continue operations

GSPCB HAD ISSUED CLOSURE NOTICES TO 27 HOTSPOTS IN ANJUNA, VAGATOR, CHAPORA, OZRANT & SIOLIM

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Governor and CM extend greetings on Eid-e-Milad

The Governor P.S Sreedharan Pillai greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad Un Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad.

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Congress workers fill potholed road in Curchorem with mud

FINISH IT WITH TRADITIONAL COW DUNG COAT

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Cutbona jetty conundrum: When safety was ignored for years

The Cutbona jetty finally spurred the government into action after years of alleged rule violations overlooked by its own Fisheries Department.

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Centre, State govts make arrangements for Sept 17 celebrations

On the other hand, the Central govern- ment is also holding an official function at the Parade Grounds here on September 17 as Telangana Lib- eration Day.

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Mayor inaugurates Poly Health Clinic at LB Nagar Metro Station

GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi has said health services are available in Hyderabad metro stations for the first time in the country.

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'Local body polls to be held in next three to four months after conducting BC census

The local body elections will be held in next three to four months after conducting the BC census in Telangana, announced Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

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Harish Rao prays Lord Ganapathi at Khairatabad

Former minister Harish Rao today visited the Saptamukha Mahashakti Ganapati at Khairatabad here as part of Vinayaka Navratri celebrations.

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Bengaluru's second international airport likely at Nelamangala

After Delhi and Mumbai, Bengaluru is poised to join the ranks of cities with two international airports.

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Karnataka forms 2,500-km-long human chain to mark 'International Day of Democracy'

Karnataka on Sunday marked the 'International Day of Democracy' by forming a 'historic' 2,500-km-long human chain as a symbol of equality, unity, fraternity, and participative governance.

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Karnataka LoP seeks NIA probe into Nagamangala violence

According to police, an argument had broken out between two groups, when the Ganesh idol procession by devotees from Badri Koppalu village reached a place of worship on Wednesday, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation.

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Cheap & good: 51 new Indira Canteens planned

Bengaluru is poised for the establishment of 51 new Indira Canteens for providing subsidised food with the BBMP Chief Commissioner, Tushar Girinath directing officials to find suitable locations in civic wards that currently lack these facilities.

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Ex-Muda chairman H V Rajiv refutes charge of registering 848 sites in a day

Rajeev also defended the allotment of 14 alternative sites to the CM's wife Parvathi un- der the 50:50 scheme saying this was done as per Muda regulations & rules.

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CM unveils AIIMS findings on cancer survey

Survey covered 41 districts of state; 58.7% participants from rural belt

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Farmer stares at loss due to crop failure

A farmer in Alot destroyed his soybean crop, facing losses due to crop failure.

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Technical edu endeavours to get 100% admissions

In last five years, not all seats of various courses were filled

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Patwari poses nine Qs to CM, as state govt completes nine months

As the BJP-led state government marks nine months in office this term, the opposition Congress has posed questions on the government's performance.

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Kejriwal's bail is not the end of AAP's problems

With the release of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and earlier the release on bail of his close associate and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, most of the high-profile accused in the excise case are now out on bail

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Bangladesh: India needs to tread carefully yet purposefully

India needs come up with a renewed diplomatic effort for ordinary Bangladeshis to be invested in India

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Consequences of the moral panic over transgender athletes

It is no accident that amongst the women athletes who have had their gender questioned the vast majority have been women of colour

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As Amini anniversary nears, women in Iran lay off hijabs

On the streets of Iranian cities, it's becoming more common to see a woman passing by without a mandatory headscarf, or hijab, as the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the mass protests it sparked approaches.

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Missile from Yemen hits Israel

Houthi leader says 1st strike successful, beats enemy defence

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ADB to Pak: Adopt Indian edu system

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has advised Pakistan to adopt India's scheme ULLAS to fix its dysfunctional education system and impart quality training to its citizens, according to a media report.

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Zimbabwe orders culling of 200 elephants for food

Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, the country's wildlife authority has said.

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'Trump will take nation backwards'

Switching gears, Vice President Kamala Harris sharpened her attack on her rival in the presidential race, saying that a second term for former President Donald Trump will be a \"profound threat\" to the vision of the nation.

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'It's back to Yahya Khan era'

Launching a scathing attack on Pakistan's ruling coalition and the country's institutions, incarcerated prime minister Imran Khan compared the current situation with the era of military ruler Yahya Khan and alleged that the country's institutions are being \"destroyed\".

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McLaren's Piastri wins chaotic Azerbaijan GP

After 51 laps of intense racing, Oscar Piastri won the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc in second position and George Russell's Mercedes at this spot.

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Khawaja relishes challenge to face strategic spin of Ashwin

I don't feel like India are my favourite for this year's Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, says Head

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Kamboj scalps eight to help India C go top

Mulani, Kotian star in India A's 186-run win despite Bhui hundred in another match of Duleep Trophy

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ADVANTAGE INDIA

Harmanpreet-led side meet Korea in semifinal

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Chopra finishes close second in DL final despite injury

Double Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday revealed that he took part in the Diamond League season finale here despite a fracture in his nonthrowing left hand which he sustained during a training session.

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Alia & Diljit tease new track

In an exciting development for fans, Diljit Dosanjh and Alia Bhatt are reuniting almost after eight years for a new track titled Chal Kudiye, set to feature in Alia's forthcoming film, Jigra.

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Saif Ali Khan reviews Kareena's performance in The Buckingham Murders

Kareena Kapoor Khan's latest film, The Buckingham Murders, has been making significant waves, with both strong box office numbers and overwhelming critical acclaim.

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Digital Advertising's New Playbooks

The launch of the ISA Media Charter marks a landmark in addressing critical pillars of brand safety, viewability, ad fraud and first-party data.

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