The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 17, 2024

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November 17, 2024

Rohit opts out to be with newborn

After the good news of a baby boy born to Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, there is some disappointment for his fans as he would give the opening Test with Australia at Perth, a miss!

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Fire mishap was waiting to happen

Expired extinguishers, defunct alarm blamed; state claims fire audit had been carried out

2 mins

MANIPUR ON THE BOIL YET AGAIN

NO LET-UP | Mob attacks houses of MLAs, ministers in protest over slaying of six

2 mins

Industries left the state because of MVA govt: Shinde

To establish Konkan Devpt Authority to oversee the construction of dams, expansion of irrigation networks

1 min

With aim of 100% turnout, Jains to organise Navkarshi

People who cast their vote will be allowed to participate in the breakfast gathering

1 min

Are BJP & allies facing the brunt of 'vote jihad'?

Poor performance of the BJP in state was one of the chief reasons why the party could not reach the half-way mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha election

3 mins

A HIGH-STAKES POLL LIKE NONE OTHER

With parties leaving cherished values of public life, it's a no-holds barred fight in 62 years of the state's poll politics

2 mins

Three-time MLA Pratap Sarnaik touts report card

Eyeing a straight fourth term, Mahayuti candidate and sitting MLA Pratap Sarnaik from Ovala-Majiwada unveiled his manifesto-cum-report card in the presence of national BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday.

1 min

SEBI fines four entities ₹20L

The Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed penalties of Rs20 lakh on four entities found guilty of engaging in allegedly non-genuine trading activities within the illiquid stock options segment of the Bombay Stock Exchange.

1 min

BMC gave Mahim MLA ₹4.28cr for pressure cooker distribution

RTI REVELATIONS | Reply reveals further blatant waste of taxpayers' money

2 mins

Man held from Punjab, 24th arrest in the case

Mumbai Police on Saturday made a 24th arrest in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique.

1 min

VBA Vows to tackle crime and make city free of drugs

In an exclusive conversation with The Free Press Journal, Adv. Arvind Tayade, the city head of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), outlined his party's strong commitment to the city and its people, asserting that VBA will not only win a significant number of seats in Pune but also bring about much-needed social change.

2 mins

Bankar vs Kadam in Niphad seat

The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 will be conducted in a single phase, with voting scheduled for November 20 and counting of votes on November 23.

1 min

School organises voter awareness campaign

Pushpavati Rungta Kanya Vidyalaya, under the Nashik Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, conducted a large-scale voter awareness campaign in the local area.

1 min

No relief from Centre, not under L3 category

WAYANAD LANDSLIDE | LDF, UDF declare bandh on Tuesday as Union govt yet to give compensation after 3 months of disaster

2 mins

UP deputy CM refuses to comment on 'batenge toh katenge' remark

Amid opposition criticism of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's \"batenge toh katenge\" slogan, his deputy Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday refused to comment on it, saying questions about it should be directed to the chief minister.

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Pushkar facelift on lines of Ayodhya and Varanasi

With thousands of devotees taken a holy dip in the Pushkar sarovar and Maha Aarti on Kartik Purnima, the famed Pushkar International fair came to an end on Friday evening.

1 min

Blow for BJP before bypoll

In a blow for the BJP, dissident senior party leader Sandeep Varier joined the Congress on Saturday, marking the culmination of his growing disenchantment with the party.

1 min

Hawala scam: ED probes bank a/cs of arrested Bangladeshis

Enforcement Directorate in West Bengal is the bank investigating accounts of Ronny Mondal and Sameer Chowdhary, the two Bangladeshi nationals arrested by the central agency in the Hawala case.

1 min

ECoR plans to install 'Kavach' system

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) plans to install the Kavach, train collision avoidance system, an official said.

1 min

Jobs-for-cash snowballing into a full-blown scandal

NEARLY 100 VICTIMS, 29 FIRs, 33 ARRESTS TILL DATE

2 mins

Nexus Select malls adopts two lakes

Nexus Select Malls has announced that the adoption of two lakes- Gurunath Cheruvu and Khaidama Cheruvu in Hyderabad as part of its 'Lakes of Happyness' initiative, reinforcing their commitment to environmental sustainability.

1 min

Minister seeks funds for Irrigation Projects in Annamayya District

In a bid to address the water needs of farmers in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipally Ram Prasad Reddy has requested the Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu to allocate Rs. 156.60 crores for the completion of irrigation projects in the region.

1 min

FTCCI to organize interaction with top officials of GST today

The GST & Customs Committee of Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI), is planning to organise a unique interaction program with the top officials of the GST, Customs Revenue and Commercial Taxes.

1 min

Modi giving K'taka less in taxes: Siddu

CM says Karnataka gets 14 paisa for Rs 1 paid in taxes, adds Maharashtra suffers similar fate

1 min

Rival camp in BJP to take out anti-Waqf march

In an apparent show of strength, the BJP faction opposed to Karnataka unit chief B Y Vijayendra has said it would take out a month-long anti-Waqf march and welcomed the top state party leader to join the yatra.

1 min

Inter-state gang making fake IDs busted

Crime

1 min

Man held for assault on UP min's staff

Man attacked the personal security officer of UP minister Manohar Lal and snatched his pistol following a road rage incident in Gwalior district, police said on Saturday.

1 min

Chances of MLA becoming state BJP prez slim

Rameshwar, Hemant and many other leaders may be out of the race

1 min

A reality check in state capital

Fire Safety Bill likely in upcoming Assembly session

1 min

Telecom engineer held under digital arrest for 6 hrs, 2 arrested

BEWARE OF FLIP SIDE | Technology comes with disadvantages too

1 min

19-yr-old girl held with brown sugar worth Rs 4.39 lakh

A 19-year-old girl was arrested carrying brown sugar worth Rs 4.39 lakh in Rewa district, said police on Saturday.

1 min

4 suspended for removing Scindia's bust

BJP state president VD Sharma has strongly criticized the insensitive manner in which the bust of late Madhav Rao Scindia was shifted from Katni Bypass.

1 min

Debate vs Dialogue: And the winner is...

Debate vs. dialogue discussion reflects a broader shift in corporate values—from competitiveness to collaboration, from quick decisions to sustainable, inclusive solutions.

3 mins

Putin, Scholz hold first talks in 2 years

The call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine

1 min

Rapist wanted to drug, rape his mother

PELICOT CASE

1 min

Volunteers enter shaft to aid SA miners

ILLEGAL MINING

1 min

Varma's transformation into the T20 beast he has become

Now, a batter unafraid of exploring unconventional scoring methods to keep the tempo going in the game

1 min

Mumbai register facile Ranji victory

Defending champions Mumbai registered a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Services riding on the fifties of Siddesh Lad and Angkrish Raghuvanshi on the fourth and final day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match at the Palam ground in Delhi on Saturday.

1 min

Paul beats Tyson as the hits don't match the hype

The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson.

1 min

T20I series win in SA special

India won the four-match series with Varma and Samson starring

1 min

Bista, Zope star in Jain Irrigation win

Bista's 53-ball innings contained six superb hits to the boundary and five solid sixes

1 min

Systematic strategies to mitigate concrete risks

Navigate the complexities in the real estate investment process with confidence by following these essential tips and checklists

3 mins

Disha's Rs 5 cr remuneration

Kanguva is making headlines as one of the costliest Tamil films to come out in recent times.

1 min

Unmasking truth, or just another story?

Director Dheeraj Sarna's The Sabarmati Report ambitiously treads into the sensitive terrain of the 2002 Sabarmati Express carnage, attempting to be both a tribute to the 59 lives lost and an exposé on justice denied.

2 mins

Candid moment

Akshay Kumar meets PM Narendra Modi at event, shares pic

1 min

Allu Arjun compares son to Animal character

South superstar Allu Arjun, who is currently gearing up for the release of his much-awaited film Pushpa 2, recently likened his 10-year-old son to Ranbir Kapoor's controversial character in Animal.

1 min

Aditya's heart sealed

HOW I MET MY PARTNER

3 mins

All that jazz!

Pianist Matthew Whitaker talks to FPJ about his music, journey and more ahead of performance in Mumbai

3 mins

Whispers & tingles

Exploring how ASMIR is trending as relaxation option globally

3 mins

Habits that make kids mentally strong

Building mental strength in children involves teaching them positive thinking and coping skills from an early age.

1 min

Mindfully minimalist

With this latest trend growing the world over, let us understand if minimalism is becoming a phenomenon in India too

3 mins

In real time

A concert photography exhibition that captures artists in their vibrant self

2 mins

WHY INVEST EARLY

The varied benefits of being financially conscious

3 mins

Pre-bookings open for new Audi Q7 SUV

Audi India has officially started accepting bookings for its latest Q7 model, inviting customers to secure their bookings with a payment of Rs 2,00,000.

1 min

HOW TO STOP WILTING IN WINTER

Succulents are tough little plants, but even they can feel the bite of winter. If you've noticed your succulents wilting when the cold weather hits, you're not alone.

2 mins

TINY TRENDSETTERS

Indian cities are seeing the rise of microdog breeds as an adorable but practical trend: imagine bustling street corners where an adorable Pomeranian strolls alongside its owner, charming passersby with its irresistible charm.

3 mins

How cats eat? A look at their nutrition

A look at their nutrition

2 mins

Holistic approach to stiff fingers

SELF HEALING

1 min

Singing for a cause

Singer Sudesh Bhosale talks about his upcoming charity concert and more

3 mins

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