The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 22, 2024

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November 22, 2024

Kenya nixes Adani airport deal

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered the cancellation of a procurement process which was expected to hand over control of the country's main airport to Adani Group.

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Class 10, 12 board exam dates are out

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released the 2025 board exam schedules for Classes 10 and 12.

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High turnout a sign of anti-incumbency?

There was an unprecedented uptick in voting observed in western Maharashtra at the end of polling on Wednesday, when Kolhapur district reported the highest percentage of voting in the entire state.

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War Crimes: ICC Arrest Warrant For Netanyahu

The ICC move could have limited impact since Israel and its major backer, the US, are not members of the Court

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DID PUTIN USE N-CAPABLE ICBM?

Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said.

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Polling Officers write heartfelt letter to their returning officer

While there is a general perception that election duty is a tedious task that mentally and physically exhausts those drafted in to perform it, a letter penned by two polling staff for their returning officer might change this.

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₹100 crore IIT -B fund to boost tech start-ups

The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay is considering launching a venture capital fund of Rs100 crore to support emerging deep-tech and product-driven startups in sectors like biotechnology, space technology, defence, and clean energy. The announcement comes ahead of SINE\"s 20th anniversary celebration on November 28-29.

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Man held in Kurla for opening 35 bank accounts for scams

The Kurla police have arrested a man who opened multiple bank accounts and handed them over to cyber criminals in exchange for substantial commissions.

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'RAANTI' IN CINEMAS TODAY

Marathi cinema, known for its compelling narratives, has a new thrilling addition with the arrival of the action film Raanti.

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Health services gearing up for Kartiki

Alandi Rural Hospital's facilities will be enhanced; temporary clinics and dispensaries will be set up

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Surge in Pune's turnout

FESTIVAL OF DEMOCRACY | From centenarians to students, enthusiastic voters helped increase turnout vis-a-vis 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls

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International floriculture & horticulture exhibition

The exhibition will be open from 10am to 7pm from Nov 22 to 24, with a nominal entry fee

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Curiosity over results after 68.78% polling

The polling for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 ended in the nine assembly constituencies of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid a heated political atmosphere on wednesday. Clashes between the candidates and their supporters have been seen during the Voting.

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CEA Nageswaran asks India Inc not to seek protective cover of weak currency

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday advised India Inc not to seek protective cover of weak currency as it is not a substitute for productivity and investment in research and development.

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Steelmakers need to collaborate with IISc & IITs

Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that steelmakers need to collaborate with leading institutions like Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IITs for research to create a globally-competitive and technologically-advanced steel industry.

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India To Be Insulated From Trade War Between US And China

India will be relatively insulated from the global economic shocks expected from a potential trade war between US and China in 2025, as per a report by Goldman Sachs.

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Rupee falls 8 paise to hit all-time low of 84.50 per US dollar

The rupee depreciated 8 paise to settle at an all-time low of 84.50 against the US dollar on Thursday, dragged down by massive sell-off in domestic equity markets and surging crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation.

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Gilts end down as US yields rise, Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate

Government bond prices ended lower on Thursday due to an overnight rise in US Treasury yields and the news of a flare-up in the Russia-Ukraine war, dealers said.

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Indian MSMEs create about 10 cr jobs in 15 months

The total number of new jobs created by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country has gone up by close to 10 crore in the last 15 months, official data recorded on the government's Udyam portal showed.

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Sensex, Nifty tumble amid broad-based selloff

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday amid a sharp fall in Adani group stocks after billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani was charged in the US for alleged bribery and fraud.

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India's consumer durable makers to log 11-12% growth in FY25

Revenue of consumer durable manufacturers in India is projected to rise 11-12% this fiscal (FY25), continuing the healthy run after a strong 13% growth last fiscal, according to a report on Thursday.

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93% of Indian execs surveyed see cyber-budget increase next year

As much as 93 per cent of Indian executives surveyed anticipate a rise in their cybersecurity budget next year, with 17 per cent planning to raise their budgets by 15 per cent or more, according to PwC India Digital Trust Insights 2025.

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Trump 2.0: A New Era For India-U.S. Relations?

The relationship between the United States and India plays a critical role in tejim global politics and the economy

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Hospital fee hike: Sidda in a spot

Four major hospitals that come under the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) have increased medical charges even as the poor are yet to recover from the confusion over the cancellation of Below Poverty Line ration cards that extended free food grains and various other benefits.

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Chirag mocks Paras over quit-NDA move

A day after his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras-led party hinted at quitting NDA, union minister and LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday took a potshot at him by asking when his party was in the alliance.

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Rajnath hails Austin for Indo-US defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in Laos with a focus on implementing the new initiatives rolled out to bring peace in the Indo Pacific under the framework ofthe Quad.

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Staggered timings for central staff

A day after the Delhi government announced staggered office timings for its staff, the Centre, too, made the same announcement for its employees.

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Setback for sand mining, ECs delayed over errors in DSR

In what could further delay the resumption of legal sand mining in Goa, the Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has deferred decision on grant of Environmental Clearances (ECs) for sand extraction in 12 zones across River Mandovi and Zuari, following errors in the District Survey Reports (DSR).

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'People indulging in false propaganda in caste census'

Stating that caste census is a historic decision, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the looters with an ulterior motive are indulging in false propaganda against the survey.

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AP Govt clears investments worth Rs 85,083 Crore

To create 33,966 jobs

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Declining growth rates in re power installation in India

India's solar power installed capacity as of 2023 stood at 77 Gigawatt, falling short of the targeted 100 Gigawatt. The country has set ambitious goals to achieve 500 Gigawatt of installed solar power eapaeity by 2050 and reach net-zero emissions by 2070.

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TTD urges govt to handover land allotted to private hotel

Instead, a devalokam facility would be established in its place

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Waqf can't issue marriage certificates now: HC

The Karnataka High Court, in an interim order on Thursday, stayed a government directive that allowed the State Waqf Board and its officers to issue marriage certificates to Muslim applicants.

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There is no space for corruption: Min Chaudhary

GOOD GOVERNANCE SESSION Remove red-tapism

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C'garh takes measures to mitigate human-elephant conflict

The Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, has launched initiatives to mitigate human-elephant conflict, emphasizing coexistence in shared habitats. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, efforts focus on minimizing casualties, safeguarding livelihoods, and fostering harmony.

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ACB Arrests SECL AE, Office Superintendent for taking Bribe

A surprise raid conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday led to the arrest of two senior officials from South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Chirmiri for demanding and accepting a bribe.

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BJP targets Cong over Bitcoin Scam

Chhattisgarh BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress following new revelations in the Bitcoin scam, accusing senior party leaders, including former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, of possible involvement.

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Bollywood open to Ankit's 'The Room'

Storyteller, filmmaker and sound designer from Gujarat, Aniket Singh Solanki, is now showcasing his talent in cinematic arts in Bollywood.

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World Diabetes Day observed in village

Aarihant Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Institute, affiliated with Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University, marked World Diabetes Day with an impactful awareness campaign in Tintoda Village in Gandhinagar district.

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Flyash-based house on show

NTPC Limited, India's largest integrated power utility located at Hazira in Surat has unveiled its innovative ecofriendly and affordable housing solution, 'Sukh, Ecohouse, at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

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Government retires five more officers for corruption

The Gujarat government has taken a strong stance against corruption, compulsorily retiring five more officers for involvement in illegal activities.

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Every police station in city to have cyber desk from Dec 1

Bhopal will be the first district in the state, where every police station will have a ‘cyber desk’, officials said here on Thursday.

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Govt schools again told to display teachers, photos on board

Such instructions were issued earlier, but never followed

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Will make Ujjain high-tech medical hub of region: CM

CM performs bhoomi-pujan of Medicity and Govt Med College

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Manifesting' a city we want to live in, a government that thinks of us

I am tempted to turn metaphysical and resort to manifesting a few of my desires for my city and the state

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Democracy owes it to the poor

Indian democracy owes its strength to these unsung heroes - the rural and urban poor whose faith in the system keeps it running

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Linguistic stardom in the modern age

From Tik Tok creators to dictionary aficionados everyone seems obsessed with manifesting something

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Assault allegations against Hegseth: Cops

A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by President-elect Donald Trump pick Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday.

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ISRAEL STRIKES ON HOMES IN NORTH GAZA

The Israeli military bombed at least five crowded homes in northern Gaza early on Thursday with many casualties, health officials said, as troops deepened an incursion along the territory's northern edge.

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Trump pick 'Gaetz had sex with minor'

Two women interviewed by the House Ethics Committee about former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be attorney general, testified that Gaetz paid them directly and repeatedly in Venmo transactions \"for sex\" and that those transactions were obtained by the committee, an attorney for the women told CBS News.

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Pujara's legacy: Unmatched

AUSTRALIA TOUR \ Shastri feels cant compare anyone with Saurashtra batter

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Rohit's return could disrupt India: Ponting

Captain Rohit Sharma linking up with the Indian team in the second Test at Adelaide could be a \"potential disruption\" for the visitors, reckoned the legendary Ricky Ponting, who Thursday stood by his prediction of a 3-1 series victory for Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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India look to shine again Down Under

After home series loss India seek turnaround against edgy Australia

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Agni explores true valour

Trailer suggests that this will be a solid, action packed movie, whioh shows us the ohallenges of real life heroes

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Nayanthara's heartfelt thanks

Actress expresses gratitude to SRK, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan for providing NOCs for documentary

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Aishwarya drops adorable pics from Aaradhya's b'day

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gave fans a glimpse of the festivities from her daughter Aaradhya's 13th birthday celebrations in Mumbai last week.

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Cryptic post

Raheema posts cryptic message about 'hardship' post father AR Rahman's divorce news

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60 years after its invention, ICBM used for first time

MAIDEN USE OF MIRV TECH

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