The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 08, 2024

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November 08, 2024

INDIA PLEASED AS PUNCH

NEW VISTAS - India hopes to leverage its ties with Trump to meet its goal as manufacturing hub

2 mins

Jet flies into sunset

It will be the end of an era as Jet Airways fades into oblivion with the Supreme Court ordering liquidation of its assets. Along with the assets, it will be requiem for nostalgic moments of luxury, service, and ambition.

2 mins

SECI bars Ambani

Solar Energy Corp of India has barred Anil Ambani group Reliance Power Ltd. and its units from participating in auctions for three years, alleging that a subsidiary submitted fake bank guarantee to back its bid for battery storage tender.

1 min

Bangla Hindus feel the heat in Chittagong

Tensions have escalated sharply in Chittagong, a major port city in Bangladesh, following violent confrontations between the local Hindu community and security forces.

2 mins

Satanic Verses ban notice is 'lost'

In a curious turn of events, the Delhi High Court has held that the Customs notification issued 36 years ago banning The Satanic Verses written by Salman Rushdie has to be presumed to be non-existent since it was untraceable.

2 mins

Rahul says he is pro-business

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a video statement on Thursday, clarified his stance on business, asserting he is not \"antibusiness\" as portrayed by the BJP, but rather \"antimonopoly.\"

1 min

Spectrum roll out for Musk?

In a boost to Elon Musk's Starlink, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said the spectrum for satellite broadband will be allocated and not auctioned as sought by Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal. The satellite broadband spectrum will however be not given free and sector regulator Trai will fix a price for the resource, he told PTI in a text and video interview.

2 mins

Bishnoi & co on t-shirts: e-retailers are in a spot

Maharashtra's cyber cell has registered an FIR against multiple e-commerce platforms and sellers for selling T-shirts glorifying gangsters like Lawrence Bishnoi and Dawood Ibrahim.

1 min

India calls out Canada

For blocking Australian media outlet after it broadcast press meet of Jaishankar

2 mins

SRK told to cough up ₹50L in death threat

After actor Salman Khan, it is now actor Shah Rukh Khan who has received a death threat.

2 mins

'Hurt' Ajit slams remarks abusing uncle Pawar

Whatever he (Khot) said was highly condemnable and connotes 'vinash kale viprit buddhi,' says the DyCM

1 min

'Caste census will remove 50% quota cap'

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday expressed full support for the demand for a nationwide caste-based census, as raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

1 min

Despite opposition, Ajit Pawar campaigns for Malik, daughter

Despite strong opposition from the BJP to NCP candidate Nawab Malik's candidacy, NCP chief Ajit Pawar attended a massive rally organised by Malik in the Mankhurd area, as well as a rally for Malik's daughter, Sana Malik, in the Anushakti Nagar constituency.

1 min

Room for lot of math after results: Patil

NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Dilip Walse Patil said on Thursday that political equations may change in the state after the November 20 assembly elections.

1 min

Cong bans rebels for six years

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said all the party rebels contesting against the official candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have been suspended for six years.

1 min

Modi, Rahul lead charge in last phase of Maha campaign

PM Modi to hold rallies on Nov 9; Amit Shah has already arrived in Maharashtra for campaigning

1 min

No need to campaign in Mahim: UBT

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday that his party has approached the authorities, seeking permission to hold a rally at the Shivaji Park in Dadar on November 17. Shivaji Park falls in Mahim assembly segment.

1 min

BJP: Cong wants to erase Constitution

WAR OVER CONSTITUTION - After BJP's 'red book' remark, the party points out 'blank notebook' as Constitution; Congress defends

2 mins

HC suggests tutorials on how to fill out election forms

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday suggested that the Election Commission of India (ECI) should have tutorials on how to fill out the nomination forms, while adjudicating multiple petitions filed by persons after their papers were rejected by the returning officer (RO).

1 min

Budget up 98% yet threefold rise in primary healthcare vacancies

BMC HEALTH CHECK-UP - None of the municipal wards meet criterion set in development plans of one public dispensary for every 15,000 population

2 mins

Christians direct ire at Congress over lack of poll representation

Christian groups are angry with political parties for ignoring the community during the allocation of seats in the assembly polls.

1 min

Ward officer to blame for illegal construction: Patel

Amin Patel, 61, the Congress MLA from Mumbadevi voted six times by Praja Foundation as Mumbai's best legislator, has said that the assistant commissioner of the BMC's B Ward is to blame for rampant illegal construction in the area.

3 mins

IIT-B event to unveil 4D proteomics setup

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) will host a symposium on November 12, focused on advancements in 4D-Omics technology.

1 min

Oly physio, father duped in Bandra West clinic deal

The Bandra police have registered an FIR against developer Niraj Kakkad for allegedly cheating sports physiotherapist Swapnil Mate and his father Parmeshwar Mate, 67.

1 min

2 more held in Baba Siddique murder plot

In the Baba Siddique murder case, two more suspects, Aditya Raju Gulankar and Rafiq Niyaz Shaikh, both 22, were arrested on Thursday by Mumbai Crime Branch, joining Gaurav Apune, arrested a day earlier in Pune.

1 min

CBI to attach bizman's property in London

The CBI is in the process of attaching a 100 million-pound property on the Strand in London, allegedly purchased by Pune businessman Avinash Bhosale using illicit funds from Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) and builder Sanjay Chhabaria's Radius group.

1 min

Parents await action in school abuse case; cops downplay claims

Teacher slapped child for refusing food; another teacher informed parents, leading them to see changes in child's behaviour

1 min

MHADA's Konkan Board gets 4,420 applications till Nov 7

The Konkan Housing and Area Development Board, a regional unit of MHADA, has received 4,420 applications for housing lottery till November 7, while 1,313 people have paid the required earnest money deposit (EMD) for the registration and application process for the sale of 12,626 housing units on October 11.

1 min

2 mths On, no action against erring cops

The Mumbai police have yet to take stern action against four personnel from Khar police station who were caught on video planting drugs in a man's pocket before arresting him for possession of 20 grams of mephedrone, a banned narcotic substance.

1 min

Nagpur man held with pistols in Kashimira

Less than three days after busting an inter-state arms supply cartel, the crime branch unit (zone I) attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) arrested a Nagpur-based man who was found in possession of illegal firearms in Kashimira on Wednesday.

1 min

IIT-B tech sup, doc, teacher lose lakhs

A senior technical superintendent at IIT-Bombay recently lost Rs4.09 lakh in an online fraud.

1 min

ED attaches ₹333.82cr assets in Dnyanradha co-op case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Mumbai has attached assets worth Rs333.82 crore on Tuesday in connection with the Dnyanradha Multistate Co-operative Credit Society Ltd (DMCSL) fraud case.

1 min

1,300% rise in investment frauds in city

There has been an over 1,300% rise in cybercrimes involving investment schemes in Mumbai from January to September this year, as compared to the cases registered during the same period last year.

1 min

Maha cyber cell issues notice to BookMyShow

Amid rising complaints about difficulties in securing tickets for high-demand events, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a notice to the ticketing platform BookMyShow and others.

1 min

NGO wants three ready cement plants shut down

GOVANDI AIR POLLUTION - Closure demand pending since '22

2 mins

Advocacy group wants wet-lease policy scrapped

An advocacy group has urged the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) Undertaking and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to scrap the wet-lease model, which it says is an \"unqualified disaster\".

1 min

Freehold land: Incorrect to say the scheme benefits builder lobby

I appeal to the govt and public reps to extend this scheme, which expired on Sept 30 this year, for three years

3 mins

Judiciary in poor light: Notice to TV anchor, dir

A legal notice has been issued to Shiv Sena UBT's secretary and well-known television anchor Aadesh Bandekar for misrepresenting the judiciary and depicting it in improper and biased light in a television show.

1 min

City author's novel gets nomination for queer literary award

Pune-based author R Raj Rao's latest novel 'Mahmud and Ayaz' has been nominated for 'The Rainbow Awards for Literature and Journalism' in the fiction category.

1 min

Under 25 Summit Pune from Nov 30 to Dec 1

For the first time, Under 25 is set to bring a youth-focused event to Pune.

1 min

VTBKS organises week-long marathon at Vetal Tekdi

With the arrival of winter, Pune's Vetal Tekdi is witnessing winter migration of diverse bird species as a prominent stopover for uncommon migratory birds.

2 mins

Teen driver's friend's father surrenders

The father of a friend of the teenage driver involved in the Porsche car accident in Pune that claimed two lives in May this year surrendered before a court here on Wednesday.

1 min

₹259 CRORE TAX FOR NO AMENITIES

PMC FACES IRE - Mohammadwadi residents allege discrepancies in property tax collection

2 mins

Kothrud to see 3-way fight

Maharashtra Minister and BJP candidate Chandrakant Patil is locked in a triangular contest in Pune city's Kothrud constituency where he faces a challenge from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS for a second term from the seat.

2 mins

Parvati Voters Voice concerns

As the assembly elections approach, voters in the Parvati Assembly Constituency have been expressing their frustrations over long-standing issues like traffic congestion, crime rates, inflation, and unmet government promises.

1 min

PMC suffers losses worth lakhs due to delayed dialysis rates

The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Health Department operates the Urban Poor Medical Assistance Scheme (UPMAS) for the city's underprivileged, needy, low-income, and slum-dwelling residents.

1 min

Cops crackdown on illicit liquor

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Rural Police busted a country-liquor manufacturing unit and seized illicit liquor and other articles worth Rs 2.27 lakh on Wednesday.

1 min

Cricket tournament marks PMC anniversary

A grand cricket tournament of the officers and employees was organised between Nov 5 and 7 to mark the 13th anniversary of Parbhani Municipal Corporation (PMC).

1 min

Security measures enhanced for polls

Ahead of the assembly elections, the Police Commissionerate in Nashik has completed a physical inspection of all polling stations across the city.

1 min

Ganga Utsav theme for Kumbh

The upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar will adopt a cleanliness theme inspired by Haridwar's Ganga Utsav and Ujjain's efforts.

1 min

Raj's rally in Nashik

In the 2009 assembly elections, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) had a strong presence in Nashik, winning three out of four seats.

1 min

Division of votes can impact results

A pentagonal fight is expected in the Pathri Assembly Constituency in the Parbhani district as five candidates with strongholds in the constituency are in the fray along with 11 others.

1 min

Modi's hat-trick rally at Tapovan

PM'S VISIT - Earlier, Modi's rally helped the BJP to sweep the polls in 2014 and 2019

1 min

District prepares EVMs & staff

A total of 10,882 ballot units, 6,247 control units, and 6,739 VVPATs will be deployed across 15 assembly constituencies in Nashik district.

1 min

Triangular fight in Gangakhed

INTENSE BATTLE - Contesting for third term, MLA Gutte faces strong challenge

1 min

MAGIC selected for DPIIT's initiative

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is undertaking various initiatives to encourage innovation in the manufacturing sector.

1 min

Deadline extends for tribal posts

The Tribal Development Department has extended the application deadline for 611 posts to Nov 12, 2024.

1 min

Centre invites proposals to set up CoE on Green Hydrogen

The government has invited proposals to set up a centre for excellence under the R&D Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

1 min

US Fed cuts rate by 25bps

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday as ongoing progress against inflation and signs of slowing labor market continued to support the monetary policy easing cycle, Investing.com reported.

1 min

Mkts tank more than l% after 2-day rally

Snapping its two-day winning run, benchmark Sensex tanked 836 points due to profit-taking in banking and auto shares as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision and unabated foreign fund outflows.

1 min

India should be part of RCEP, CPTPP, says Niti Aayog CEO

India should be a part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on Thursday.

1 min

Rupee falls 1 paise to fresh all-time low of 84.32 per USD

The rupee slipped 1 paisa to close at a fresh lifetime low of 84.32 against the US dollar on Thursday, as weak domestic equities and sustained foreign fund outflows dented market sentiment.

1 min

Rural consumption grows double than urban market in Sep quarter: NielsenIQ

Urban and rural markets have shown a sequential recovery in consumer demand and rural areas continue to surpass urban areas in volume growth across most regions of India, according to a report from data analytics firm NielsenIQ.

1 min

Sebi mulls allaying concerns on 'skin in the game' rule for MF employees

To address concerns about the \"skin in the game\" rule for designated employees of mutual funds, Sebi on Thursday proposed reducing the mandatory investment percentage, applying it based on salary brackets, and excluding non-cash components like ESOPs from the minimum investment calculation.

1 min

Gilts end flat ahead of US FOMC meet outcome

Prices of most government bonds ended steady as traders awaited the US Federal Open Market Committee's meeting outcome at 0030 IST, dealers said.

1 min

EAM Jaishankar meets CEOs, biz leaders in Australia

The world would be moving to a much more integrated global workplace, prompting many countries, including the US, to make a distinction in immigration and mobility, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday.

1 min

Goods, services exports to cross $800 billion this fiscal: Sakthivel

The country's merchandise and services exports will cross USD 800 billion this fiscal due to the government support and competitive products of the domestic players, an industry official said on Thursday.

1 min

Domestic air pax traffic sees 6.3% growth at 138.5L in Oct

The domestic air passenger traffic reached 138.5 lakh in October, higher by 6.3 per cent in comparison to 130.3 lakh in the previous month, according to a report on Thursday.

1 min

HUDCO Q2 profit rises 52% to ₹689 cr

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) on Tuesday reported a 52 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 688.62 crore for the September quarter.

1 min

M&M Q2 profit rises 35% to ₹3,171 cr

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Thursday reported a 35 per cent year-on-year growth in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 3,171 crore in the July-September quarter driven by higher auto and tractor volumes.

1 min

Irdai proposes to amend regulatory sandbox norms

Regulator Irdai has proposed to amend the norms related to 'regulatory sandbox' by incorporating principle-based approach and further facilitate adoption of innovative ideas and new concepts across the insurance value chain.

1 min

IHCL Q2 PAT jumps more than 3-fold to ₹582.71 cr

Indian Hotels Company Ltd on Thursday reported a more than three-fold rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 582.71 crore for the second quarter of 2024-25, helped by strong demand and exceptional gains from the consolidation of its air and institutional catering business segment TajSATS.

1 min

Tata Power to invest ₹550 cr in solar, wind capacities, supply clean power to Noida Airport

Tata Power will invest Rs 550 crore to develop solar and wind power capacities and related infrastructure to supply clean energy to Noida International Airport (NIA), a statement said.

1 min

Public sector banks outperformed private banks by a wide margin in net profits during Q2 FY25: SBI

The net profit of public sector banks has surpassed that of private sector banks by a wide margin on a year-on-year basis, highlighted a report by the State Bank of India.

1 min

Europe's ESMA wish to audit CCIL 'extra jurisdictional', will never agree to the demand: RBI DG

To explain the issue, Sankar gave the analogy of a kid going around houses in a neighbourhood, and wondered how a neighbour can be allowed to inspect the house next door where the kid goes to play and that too, on a periodical basis

2 mins

'The Phantom of the Opera' makes India debut at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre

Almost two years since the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) opened its doors to the world with three landmark shows that set new precedents for performing and visual arts in the country, the cultural destination is set to add yet another historic first to its repertoire with the opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

1 min

INDIA'S IPO BOOM: A TURNING POINT FOR STARTUPS & INVESTORS

The year 2024 has brought an intense surge in India's IPO market.

1 min

Nifty has to hold above 24150 for upmove

Nifty Index opened flattish and sharply fell in the first hour and was followed by consolidation of 80 points in the rest part of the day.

2 mins

OROP a tribute to our soldiers: Modi

GOVERNMENT MOVE - PM highlights lakhs of ex defence service pensioners and families have benefitted from the One Rank One Pension scheme

1 min

Coaching hub Kota to get Greenfield Airport by 2027

The Union Ministry of Environment has approved the construction of the proposed Greenfield Airport in the coaching of Kota.

1 min

Lancet study linking death to air pollution not absolute

The Central Pollution Control Board in the National Green Tribunal opposed the findings of a Lancet study, which claimed poor air quality had severely affected mortality rates in 10 major Indian cities.

1 min

Govt to bring national counter-terrorism policy soon, says Shah

The government will soon bring a national counter-terrorism policy and strategy to fight terrorism, terrorists and their ecosystem, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.

1 min

Trump temple in Telangana village back into focus

As Donald Trump was set to become President of the US for the second time, a temple built by a man in a Telangana village in 2019 came into focus once again, with villagers celebrating the leader's victory by garlanding his statue.

1 min

ED issues notices to Sidda's close aide and 6 others

The ED has issued summons to K Marigowda, a close aide of Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who recently resigned to the post of the Chairman of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case citing health reasons.

2 mins

MP advisory panel for management of wild elephants

The Madhya Pradesh forest department has constituted an elephant advisory committee for better management of the work of rescue and rehabilitation of the wild tuskers, an official said on Thursday.

1 min

Mosque built on pond land to be demolished in UP's Baghpat

A mosque constructed on pond land nearly 50-60 years ago in Rajpur Khampur village in Baghpat is set to be demolished following a recent order issued by the Tehsildar's court.

1 min

Rahul's remarks in Rae Bareli stir controversy, BJP responds

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks regarding the absence of Dalit, OBC, and tribal individuals in administrative roles have sparked a heated debate.

1 min

JPC Waqf chief meets K'taka farmers

DISPUTE - Ownership of lands, religious places and monuments are claimed by board, says Pal

1 min

Darshan files health report to high court

Murder accused actor Darshan has filed a health report before the Karnataka High Court.

1 min

Recruitment rules for govt jobs can't be changed midway: SC

In an important ruling having a bearing on the recruitment process, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that 'rules of the game' for appointment in government jobs cannot be changed midway unless the procedure permits so.

1 min

TRUE CALLER RAIDED

The income tax department initiated a probe into caller ID and spam blocking app Truecaller for its alleged violation of transfer pricing regulations and conducted raids at multiple locations on Thursday morning.

1 min

DRI's power upheld

SC RULING - ₹20,000cr tax recovery back on track

1 min

Centre doubles fines; Punjab farmers flay move

Farmer bodies in Punjab on Thursday strongly condemned the Centre's move of raising fines for stubble burning and asked why the government was not providing crop residue management machinery to them to check farm fires.

1 min

India-Bhutan border gets 1st immigration check post in Assam

An immigration check post for the entry and exit of third country nationals on the India-Bhutan border in Assam was inaugurated on Thursday in the presence of Bhutanese Prime Minister Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

1 min

Death threat to Pappu Yadav from Bishnoi gang, complaint lodged

Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav allegedly received a death threat from a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed a complaint lodged with the Delhi Police on Thursday.

1 min

Pithoragarh linked by air to Delhi, first commercial flight lands

The border district of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand was linked by air to Delhi on Thursday with the first commercial flight from Delhi landing at the Naini Saini airport at 11 am.

1 min

Omar is wearing a crown of thorns

HOT ISSUE - Revival of Article 370, regaining special status are gaining centre stage in Kashmir

2 mins

RSS will remove obstacles coming in way of Sanatan, seers: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said Sangh volunteers would act to remove any obstacles hindering Sanatan Dharma and the work of seers.

1 min

NCRB can collect data in prisons

CASTE BIAS MATTER - No hindrance, says SC

1 min

Probe report into samosas served to Himachal CM's staff instead of Sukhu dubbed 'anti government'

A matter of refreshments getting served to the staff of Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu instead of the chief minister by mistake has assumed disproportionate dimensions following a CID probe that termed the goof up an \"anti-government\" act.

1 min

SC 'SHOCKED' OVER ₹6K-15K PENSION TO EX-HC JUDGES

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed \"shock\" over some retired high court judges getting a meagre pension ranging between ₹6,000 and ₹15,000.

1 min

SC no to transfer of trial

RG KAR - West Bengal Junior Docs Front plans rally on Nov 9

1 min

CJI inaugurates judicial museum

CJI DY Chandrachud inaugurated National Judicial Museum and Archive at the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Thursday. The event was attended by other SC judges.

1 min

'Sex abuse case can't be shut after compromise'

The Supreme Court on Thursday said a sexual harassment case cannot be closed after a compromise is reached between the rival parties as such offences have serious impact on the society.

1 min

Margao parking project stuck in neutral

WITH NO BIDDERS FOR THE MUCH-DELAYED RS 10 CRORE PROJECT, GSUDA SET TO STEP BACK, LEAVING THE DECISION TO CITY COUNCIL

1 min

Govt steps in to overhaul waste management in coastal areas

CM SAYS 70% OF COASTAL P’YATS FAILED TO MANAGE WASTE; PROPOSES MANDATORY HOUSE TAX, GARBAGE TAX COLLECTION

2 mins

Boost for civil service employees: Govt eases promotional norms

Every year, Jan 1 will be eligibility date for promotion

1 min

Griha beneficiaries risk not getting dole for not linking Aadhaar to bank a/c

Several Griha Aadhaar beneficiaries face the risk of not getting their monthly financial benefits as they failed to link Aadhaar cards to their respective bank accounts or the banks have not seeded Aadhaar in the NPCI mapper.

1 min

Margao council's notice on fines for open defecation draws political fire

OFFICIALS CLARIFY FINES PART OF EFFORT TO MAINTAIN ODF STATUS

1 min

NEC will frame new guidelines to conduct elections

Medchal Malkajigiri District Election Observer (DEO) Rahmat Ali said that the National Election Commission will frame new guidelines from time to time with the past experiences to conduct clean elections in order to prioritize democracy.

1 min

Endowment dept to fill 500 vacancies

The Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department is set to fill 500 vacant positions across various cadres, including priests and administrative staff, announced Minister for Endowments, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.

1 min

West Zone Task Force raids illegal gaming houses in Hyd

The sleuths of the Commissioner's Taskforce, West Zone, Hyderabad, acting on a tip-off, raided two illegal gaming houses within the limits of Jubilee Hills and Film Nagar Police Stations.

1 min

Become job creators rather than job seekers, says Lokesh

Minister for Education, Information Technology (IT) and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, on Thursday urged the youth to aim to be job creators rather than job seekers.

1 min

Four held in Gandhi statue vandalism

The Bachupally Police, along with the Balanagar Zone Special Operation Team (SOT), have arrested four individuals involved in the recent vandalism of a Gandhi statue in the Lake View Colony of Pragathi nagar.

1 min

Sharp rise in crimes against women

Alarming statistics reveal a sharp rise in crimes against women and children in Andhra Pradesh, sparking calls for increased protective measures.

2 mins

Caste census not related to NRC, says Syed Nizamuddin

TPCC spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin on Thursday warned against misinformation being spread about the caste census, specifically addressing attempts to create fear within the Muslim community by linking the census to the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

1 min

Lokayukta police may again summon CM

The Lokayukta police probing the MUDA site allotment case may summon Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for questioning again, if necessary, during the course of the investigation, his legal adviser A S Ponnanna said on Thursday.

1 min

Influencer 'molested' on street

A Bengaluru-based influencer, Neha Biswal has claimed that she was molested by a 10-year-old boy while she was recording a video blog on Tuesday.

1 min

Study reveals critical insights into BBMP's STPs & city's lake water quality

A recent study by ActionAid Association evaluating the performance of sewage treatment plants (STPs) maintained by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) reveals concerning insights into the state of water quality in the city's lakes.

1 min

Music transcends language barriers: Thaikkudam Bridge

Easily one of India's most popular bands, the multilingual and multi-genre Thaikkudam Bridge will be performing live next in Bengaluru on November 24 at the two-day music festival Bandland.

2 mins

JPC Chairman receives over 500 petitions from aggrieved farmers in Karnataka

WAQF PROPERTIES ROW - Over 500 petitions were received by the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday from farmers in Karnataka's northern districts, who alleged that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, according to Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's office.

2 mins

Vaada Diya, Poora Kiya: CM

Hitting out at the Maharashtra BJP for issuing \"misleading\" advertisements titled \"Vaada Kiya, Dhoka Diya\" (Made promises, but betrayed) and accusing the Karnataka government of unfulfilled assurances, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday sharply countered it with a slogan \"Vaada Diya, Poora Kiya\" (Made promises, fulfilled them).

1 min

Stop misusing Central agencies: Activists

Various writers, progressive personalities and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's supporters demonstrated in Delhi on Thursday through the Karnataka State Backward Classes Forum, alleging that the BJP is misusing central agencies.

1 min

Sindhuri tells SC she doesn't want to settle case against D Roopa

On Thursday, the Supreme Court permitted Indian Police Service (IPS) officer D Roopa Moudgil to withdraw her plea seeking the quashing of the criminal defamation case filed against her by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rohini Sindhuri.

1 min

3-day training programme on using cinema in teaching French held at BCU

The Centre for Global Languages at Bengaluru City University, in collaboration with Institut Francais in India, the Embassy of France in India and Alliance Française, Cavilam, France, organised a three-day training programme for French language teachers in India.

1 min

Family forced to clean delivery ward

In Balrampur, efforts by the government to promote institutional deliveries are reportedly being undermined by lapses in hospital staff conduct, as seen in a recent incident at Wadraf Nagar Civil Hospital on Thursday.

1 min

Vice President invites Abhujmad's children to Delhi

Enthralled by the outstanding performance of Mallakhamb at the Rajyotsav by the children of Abhujmad, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, went back on stage and lifted the youngest child from the team in his arms.

1 min

CHHATTISGARH TO BEGIN PADDY PROCUREMENT ON NOVEMBER 14

The paddy procurement season in Chhattisgarh is set to start on November 14, with the state government purchasing paddy at a support price of Rs 3,100 per quintal.

1 min

CM Sai pays tribute to Gopal Vyas

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday paid his last darshan and paid emotional tribute to former Rajya Sabha MP Shreegopal Vyas at his residence of Puraina.

1 min

Threat to SRK, call traced to Raipur

After Bollywood actor Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan has received death threats.

1 min

State level Tribal Pride Day from November 14

BIRSA MUNDA BIRTH ANNIVERSARY - Events to be held

1 min

Raipur Airport to offer flights to Patna, Jaipur, Surat

Great news awaits air travelers from Raipur as direct flights to Patna, Jaipur, and Surat are set to launch soon.

1 min

C'garh ST Commission recommends cancellation of FC of Parsa Coal Block

RRVUNL and Adani Company will be impacted, Major allegations levelled against Adani Company

2 mins

'Arghya' offered to setting sun

Thousands of devotees gathered at Mahadev Ghat on the banks of the Kharun River to offer Arghya to the setting sun on the third day of the Chhath festival, one of the most significant rituals in this four-day celebration.

1 min

Road safety: Dahod Police reduces road accidents, saves 69 lives

In a remarkable achievement for road safety, the Dahod District Police in Gujarat has reported a significant reduction in road accidents for the year 2024.

1 min

Vande Metro train trial run successful

The first trial run of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (also known as Vande Metro) was successfully completed earlier this week on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route.

1 min

IndiGo to link Surat to Mauritius

There is some good news for the high-flying travellers in the diamond city of Surat.

1 min

Attacks on BJP leaders sparks concern

Attacks on BJP leaders are increasing in Gujarat, causing tension among the party leadership.

1 min

Seaplane from Canada to arrive in Ahmedabad

Just around two months after the Union Government launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd, one of the world's largest seaplane manufacturers, is sending a DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G to India this Wednesday.

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Diamonds with animal-like inclusions found

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently analyzed a group of natural diamonds containing unusually intricate inclusions.

1 min

Demolition without prior notice, HC seeks reply

Gujarat High Court has sought a reply from officials of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in this case where a woman's home in Surat's Vadod was razed without prior notice or intimation.

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Fire at Surat spa-gym, 2 dead

SAFETY LAPSES? - Fire dept unaware if NOC was given; probe into how permission was obtained by establishment; question about proper exits raised

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Property price hike draws ire

PROTEST INTENSIFIES: CREDAI reaches out to district units and public representatives

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Experts trying to figure out reasons of elephant deaths

On the death of 10 elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve after eating Kodo Kutki crop, experts are trying to find out the possible reasons of the deaths.

1 min

Car rushing at high speed mows down head constable in Satna

A road accident near Bagaha in Satna district claimed the life of a head constable on Wednesday night, the police said.

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Run Indore-Puri train thrice a week: Mahajan

Former Lok-Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav to run train no. 19317/19318 Indore-Puri-Indore Humsafar train thrice a week.

1 min

Sexual assault On 10-yr girl; dumped in forest

Police announce Rs l OK reward

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Jodhpur cops nab trafficker making jalebis in Bhopal

A wanted drug trafficker from Rajasthan, who had been on the run for nearly three years, was arrested by Jodhpur Police on November 4 while working at a jalebi shop in Bhopal.

1 min

Swelling on ex-MP Pragya's face, posts picture on social media

NIA court issues Rs 10,000 bail warrant, She writes: If remain alive, will go to court

1 min

Former HM's allegation of phone tapping rattles admin

Congress laces into government and demands probe, Bhupendra Singh should file a complaint and an FIR would be filed, says Tankha

1 min

Ex-IAS of MP made director of Tata Steel

A former IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh, Pramod Agarwal has been appointed independent director of Tata Steel Company.

1 min

Counselling of primary laboratory teachers pending for two years

HC has directed tribal department to either initiate the counselling process for 1,696 laboratory teacher positions within 30 days or explain the obstacles in starting the process

1 min

Police expedite crackdown on modified vehicles

So far, 35 bullet motorcycle owners with modified silencers penalised. Some SUVs owners also penalised for modification

1 min

Data is a must for caste benefits

Critics argue that caste-based data would reinforce divisive lines. Yet, it's time we acknowledge the paradox in our policies while the Census Act of 1948 shuns caste data, our reservation and welfare structures are built around it

2 mins

Bengal divided: The RG Kar protest and its aftermath in WB

Until there is a serious and concerted effort to alter this lip-service approach, the losers in this will remain the victims of sexual assault

3 mins

A tale of eggs and teacups

Never one to shy away from controversy, Justice Iyer would have probably enjoyed the scrutiny

1 min

What we need to see in election Coverage as we head into the polls

There are more platforms, more journalists, more resources; yet the range and depth of issues seems to decline with every election held

4 mins

PIO buys house where Matthew Perry died

Prayer for the spirit

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Heart of Paris to be quasi traffic-free

After reducing the speed limit from 70km/hr to 50km/hr on the ring roads all around the city of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, has finally succeeded in prohibiting traffic in the \"hyper centre\", or the very heart of the French capital.

2 mins

Delhi offers Kabul use of Chabahar

An Indian delegation met Afghanistan's acting Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob and offered the use of Chabahar Port in Iran to businesses in his country, and also discussed extending humanitarian assistance to Kabul.

1 min

Trump's return: Stage set for 'mass deportation'

ACTION UNCLEAR - How will new administration deal with an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally

2 mins

Kamala concedes but tells supporters not to give up

A highly emotional Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday formally acknowledged her loss to President-elect Donald Trump, but defiantly defended her campaign as a fight for democracy that she would continue, even if not from the Oval Office.

2 mins

Malia drops last name, Barack Obama defends beti

Malia Obama made waves earlier this year after dropping her famous last name in a professional setting.

1 min

Trump played it all: Bully & protector

Many in America woke up Wednesday in disbelief and shock that Donald Trump had won even as critics were busy analyzing what propelled him to the top.

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Musk US poll's biggest winner

Donald Trump's return to the White House also looks set to be a win for one of his most visible supporters, Elon Musk.

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King, Carty power WI to series victory

Top Caribbean batter Brandon King and Keacy Carty powered West Indies to clinch an eight-wicket win over England in the third ODI match at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.

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Jurel shines, Rahul fails

India A flounder bounce test against Australia A pacers at the MCG

1 min

'When you lose, balance becomes important in life'

FIRST T20I - Suryakumar's learnings from Rohit's leadership philosophy

1 min

India's second line stars look to make impact

Samson and Abhishek particularly look to shine bright against Proteas

1 min

Wright was ideal India coach: Sandeep Patil

The 1983 World Cup winner and ex-chairman of selectors, Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India, something his more authoritarian successors Greg Chappell and Anil Kumble failed to emulate.

2 mins

Young Mumbai batter Angkrish is one for the future

Angkrish Raghuvanshi is just 19 years of age but has a cool head above his shoulders that augurs well for his future cricketing prospects.

2 mins

Iyer scores third FC double ton

RANJI TROPHY - Shares 354-run stand with Lad (169*) to power Mumbai to 602

2 mins

Kochhar, Kaul joint leaders on day two

Karandeep Kochhar in action at Poona Club Golf Course

1 min

Key astrological elements for prosperity

Astrology holds a significant place in Indian culture, dating back thousands of years.

1 min

Enhancing hormonal health with nutrient-rich foods

Maintaining hormonal balance is crucial for overall well-being, and one way to support this balance is through a healthy diet.

2 mins

Remedies For Ulcer: Turmeric and qingdai

A stomach ulcer is a painful sore that lines the stomach of an individual. Peptic ulcers are ulcers which form in the stomach, while duodenal ulcers occur in the intestine, particularly the duodenum.

2 mins

Ever seen a movie at the world's highest altitude?

Over the years, there has been a significant decline in India's screen density, which has dropped from 21,000 screens to just around 9,000 today. Although the digital revolution and cable television played roles in this trend, the root issue was the inability of traditional single-screen cinemas—especially in rural areas—to keep up with modern demands, leading to the decline of ‘tambu talkies.’ Urban multiplexes have since transformed the movie-watching experience but remain inaccessible to rural communities, leaving them deprived of the grand, immersive experience of cinema.

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Vikrant Massey receives death threats

Actor shared he has received death threats on social media due to his role in the upcoming film

1 min

Helping hand

Sonu Sood extends support to small dhaba owners in Uttarakhand

1 min

Big B turns fashion designer

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan channeled his inner fashion designer as he styled a hoodie and added a bit of color to it for the quiz-based show Kaun Banega Crorepati Junior.

1 min

Jennifer's closet secrets

Courteney Cox says Jennifer Aniston took a lot of dresses from Friends set

1 min

Parineeti starts her YouTube channel

She recently took to her Insta, and made the announcement through a video message

1 min

Biden assures peaceful transfer of power

ASKING AMERICANS TO ACCEPT POLL VERDICT

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Homage paid to setting sun

CHHATH CELEBRATED ACROSS INDIA

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WHY THE SKY IS BLUE

His pathbreaking achievement boiled down to the simple question: \"Why the sky is blue?\" In his quest to reach the answer, Sir C.V. Raman went on beyond Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of the constitution of light to find out what ensues when light encounters matter.

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Chepauk very good; Kanpur unsatisfactory, rest just okay

ICC RATES INDIAN PITCHES

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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.

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