The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 08, 2024

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November 08, 2024

India calls out Canada

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

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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

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

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

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

INDIA PLEASED AS PUNCH

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

2 mins

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

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

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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

'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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

Darshan files health report to high court

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

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

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

SC no to transfer of trial

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State level Tribal Pride Day from November 14

BIRSA MUNDA BIRTH ANNIVERSARY - Events to be held

1 min

Threat to SRK, call traced to Raipur

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

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

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

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

'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

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.

1 min

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.

2 mins

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

3 mins

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

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

Property price hike draws ire

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

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

Sexual assault On 10-yr girl; dumped in forest

Police announce Rs l OK reward

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

A tale of eggs and teacups

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

1 min

PIO buys house where Matthew Perry died

Prayer for the spirit

1 min

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

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

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.

1 min

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

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

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

Jennifer's closet secrets

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

1 min

Chepauk very good; Kanpur unsatisfactory, rest just okay

ICC RATES INDIAN PITCHES

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