The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 11, 2024

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December 11, 2024

No-trust move against RS Chair

For conducting proceedings in an \"extremely partisan manner\"

2 mins

Bangla fishing vessels seized, 78 on board

The Indian Coast Guard seized two Bangladeshi fishing vessels carrying 78 fishermen on Tuesday for illegal fishing in Indian waters.

1 min

Justice denied, life lost

Tragic case of techie Atul Subash

2 mins

Judge under SC lens for 'remarks'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought details from the Allahabad High Court on the controversial remarks of its judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP event that drew flak from various quarters for breaching judicial ethics, with Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal threatening an impeachment motion against the judge for his \"hate speech\".

1 min

KEJRIWAL, PAWAR, LALU COALESCE AROUND DIDI

Pawar meets Kejri to discuss INDIA bloc leadership, even as RJD's Lalu Prasad makes similar noises

2 mins

Increasing questions over wet lease buses

While BEST officials said that the bus was in good condition at the time of accident, sources suggest otherwise

1 min

Sena UBT under fire over Narvekar's Babri remark

Muslims angry with the party for not asking Milind Narvekar to delete his social media post

1 min

Close call for some, fateful day for others

On that fateful day in Kurla, some unlucky found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, paying the ultimate price and some narrowly escaped the accident.

1 min

Congress promises nationwide campaign for paper ballots

UState Congress state president Nana Patole arrived in Markadwadi village on Tuesday and promised a nationwide campaign along the lines of Bharat Jodo Yatra calling for paper ballots in election.

1 min

Siddharth Colony power dues climb to ₹120 crore

Residents say developer under SRA promised to clear their dues; project has since changed hands several times

2 mins

Detention tenuous: HC grants bail to 14 Muslim men arrested in January

They were held for alleged involvement in violence that broke out on eve of Ram temple's consecration

1 min

Clamour against Bandra movie art displays grows

Locals approach authorities; allege local MLA Shelar's office didn't accept their written plea; he denies claim

1 min

Designer in dock for bullying journalist

A 30-year-old fashion designer from Dehradun on Monday appeared before the Koparkhairane police in the case of stalking and harassment of journalist Rana Ayyub on social media.

1 min

Senior citizen run over by motorcyclist

A 64-year-old woman was killed after a recklessly-driven motorbike hit her from behind, while she was on her way to a temple in Sakinaka.

1 min

Meetings, bold offers: Actor spills beans

Vasisth claimed she produced 11 films with Umesh Kamat and earned ₹3 lakh for each film

1 min

Man beats up mother, steals ₹5.5L from her

The Vashi police have arrested a 34-year-old man for beating up his 65-year-old mother and stealing Rs5.5 lakh from her.

1 min

India 3rd-largest contributor to global research

growing rapidly

1 min

Woman defrauds bank of ₹39 lakh by pledging fake gold as collateral

The Malad police have arrested a 64-year-old gold valuer for defrauding a Borivali-based bank of around Rs39 lakh by pledging fake gold as collateral.

1 min

Sarpanch murdered in Kej

Six people allegedly abducted and then killed him

1 min

Eknath Khadse softens stance on Devendra Fadnavis

The veteran leader's approach signals a possible return to the saffron fold

1 min

Two stabbed in Kailashnagar

A group of youths attacked the members of a family over petty reasons at Kailashnagar on Monday evening. Two persons were severely injured in the knife attack by the youths.

1 min

Probe demanded into onion procurement

Swabhimani Farmers Association has called for an investigation by the CVC into the alleged irregularities

1 min

Deokar's camp switch sparks opposition

Former minister and senior NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Gulabrao Deokar's announcement to join the Ajit Pawar-led NCP group has triggered strong resistance from local leaders and workers.

1 min

Dilip Gawde stresses contributing to the Army

Divisional Commissioner Dilip Gawade called upon citizens to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund, emphasizing the nation's debt to soldiers who protect the borders and make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

1 min

DGTR initiated 43 anti-dumping investigations in 2024 so far

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the commerce ministry, has initiated as many as 43 anti-dumping investigations in 2024 so far on different products, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

1 min

Gross NPAs Of PSBs at ₹3.16 lakh cr, Over 3% Of Outstanding loans

The gross non-performing assets of public sector banks (PSBs) stood at Rs 3.16 lakh crore as of September 30, which is 3.09 per cent of the outstanding loans, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

1 min

Govt says divestment process of seven PSUs, IDBI Bank currently underway

The finance ministry is currently working on the divestment of IDBI Bank and seven public sector companies, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Tuesday.

1 min

Sensex, Nifty close flat

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed flat in a volatile trade on Tuesday amid bouts of buying and selling in select heavyweight stocks.

1 min

Gilts end off highs as US yields up; traders renew Feb rate cut bets

Prices of government bonds ended off highs on Tuesday as traders sold bonds at a profit tracking an intraday rise in US Treasury yields, dealers said.

1 min

PM Vishwakarma scheme: 2.02 lakh accounts opened

Banks have sanctioned Rs 1,751 crore loans under PM Vishwakarma scheme as of October 31, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Tuesday.

1 min

GROWTH SLOWDOWN DUE TO MULTIPLE FACTORS, NOT JUST REPO RATE, SAYS DAS

The growth slowdown is due to a multiplicity of factors, and not due to the Reserve Bank's repo rate, outgoing Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Tuesday.

1 min

India to be key market for global oil & gas as China slows: Report

India is expected to be the key destination for global oil and gas products as the country adds refinery, petrochem, LNG regasification and pipeline capacity while the Chinese economy slows, according to an HSBC report released on Tuesday.

1 min

RBI approves Burman family entities' open offer to acquire 26% additional stake in REL

The Reserve Bank has approved the open offer of Burman family - the promoters of FMCG major Dabur - to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake in NBFC firm Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL).

1 min

Amazon pledges enabling $80 bn exports from India by 2030; partners DPIIT

E-commerce giant Amazon on Tuesday announced its commitment to enable USD 80 billion in cumulative exports from India by 2030 and said it has partnered with DPIIT to establish India as a global manufacturing hub.

1 min

Shriram Pistons & Rings to acquire TGPEL Precision Engg in ₹220-cr deal

Auto parts maker Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd (SPRL) on Tuesday announced plans to acquire a 100 per cent stake in TGPEL Precision Engineering at an enterprise value of Rs 220 crore on a debt-free cash-free basis.

1 min

IPL, World Cup, elections top Google India searches in 2024

A Google blog released on Tuesday revealed that sports and politics dominated search queries in 2024, with the IPL, World Cup, and election results featuring prominently in the trending topics.

1 min

Reliance Power forms new arm for RE biz

Anil Ambani's Reliance Power Ltd has set up a new renewable energy subsidiary, Reliance NU Energies Pvt Ltd, and has made top leadership appointments - Mayank Bansal as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Rakesh Swaroop as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

1 min

Ransomware attack targets data centre that services 16 stock brokers

Big brokerage houses such as IIFL Securities, 5 Paisa and Axis Securities have come under a ransomware attack that targeted Comtel, a data centre.

1 min

SEBI PROPOSES AUCTION PROCESS FOR ACCURATE CLOSING PRICES

Recently, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has proposed a new process for determining the closing price of stocks in the Indian stock market.

1 min

Tug of war between bulls & bears continues

has to hold above 81400 zones, for strength to be seen towards 81750 then 82000 zones whereas supports are placed at 81400 then 81200 zones. Nifty has to hold above 24500 zones for an up move towards 24700 then 24850 zones whereas supports can be seen at 24500 and 24400 zones

2 mins

Root cause: Muslims embrace Hindu surnames in Jaunpur

In a unique cultural shift, several Muslim families in Dehari village of Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district have begun using Hindu surnames such as Dubey, Tiwari, Thakur, and Kayastha, asserting historical ties to Hindu ancestry.

1 min

Three held for forced religious conversion

Three people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a forced religious conversion case in Agresar village here on Tuesday.

1 min

HOUSE HICCUPS AGAIN ON ADANI AND SOROS

Rijiju accuses Oppn MPs of not letting Parl function & depriving others of a chance to raise issues of their constituencies

1 min

Govt puts on hold proposal to amend Devasthan laws

Rethinks appointing receivers to conduct religious festivities for disputed temples

1 min

Manora-Raia road to get fresh coat of hot mix within fortnight

The dilapidated Manora-Raia road, which had witnessed protests from local residents on the streets over the state of affairs of the road, will finally get a fresh coat of hot mix within a fortnight.

1 min

Dust, chaos surround Porvorim as elevated corridor work picks pace

Residents complain of respiratory issues, eye irritations; commuters express frustration over mud-strewn roads; call on authorities to step up measures

1 min

Festive demand drives price surge of eggs, Goan sweets

As the festive Christmas season approaches, the prices of essential commodities, especially eggs and traditional Goan sweets, have surged significantly.

1 min

Model colonies to be developed in every constituency: Minister

Parthasarathi instructed officials to prioritize basic amenities in colonies where construction is underway

1 min

Monkey and snakes scare to be taken care of at Rashtrapati Nilayam, ahead of president's visit

winter sojourn

1 min

Hamara Samman' campaign concludes

To sustain its Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and to promote safe sanitation practices and ensure access to toilets for all, Telangana state has started the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign from November 19.

1 min

Five model villages to pave the way for going solar

As part of the PM Surya Ghar scheme, villages with a population of over 5,000 are being identified to implement the model solar village component

1 min

Three candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha MP seats

For the three vacant Rajya Sabha MP seats from Andhra Pradesh, nominations have been filed by three candidates.

1 min

Lokayukta uncovers illegal wealth in raids

The Lokayukta police conducted simultaneous raids on government officials across Bengaluru and other parts of the State on Tuesday in connection with the acquisition of disproportionate assets.

1 min

BJP criticizes Congress over internal disputes

Chhattisgarh Bharatiya Janata Party state spokesperson Anurag Singhdev has accused Congress workers of openly opposing their leadership's policies following a string of electoral defeats, including setbacks under former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

1 min

Former CM tweets on status of tribe under tribal CM

Chhattisgarh former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took to X (formerly Twitter) to comment on an incident at Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's native district where an incident of a tribal being harassed for filing a report after rape of his wife.

1 min

C'garh to set up 'Pandal' in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh

The Chhattisgarh government has pledged plans to establish a dedicated 'pandal' at Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh 2025.

1 min

Chhattisgarh HC reserves verdict on anticipatory bail plea

The Chhattisgarh High Court heard the anticipatory bail plea of former Advocate General Satishchandra Verma on Tuesday.

1 min

Realtors, builders protest sudden hike in Jantri rates

In a wave of protest, builders, realtors, and developers across Gujarat are voicing their opposition to the recent sharp increase in the state government's proposed Jantri rates, fearing that it will lead to a dramatic rise in property prices.

1 min

APMC poll opens up rift in BJP

Party factions vie for control over Unjha market

2 mins

PM-JAY scam: 5 hospitals suspended

In a decisive move against malpractice, the Gujarat health department has suspended five hospitals and two doctors from the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and Maa Yojana for large-scale irregularities.

1 min

Ahmed teen dies of drug overdose

Ahmedabad witnessed a tragic case of drug abuse when 18-year-old Prince Sharma from Vatwa succumbed to a drug overdose.

1 min

PARTS OF MP REEL UNDER COLD WAVE

Yellow alert for cold wave for 12 districts

1 min

Gita recital to create Guinness World Record

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that 'Gita Mahotsav' will be organised at all district headquarters on Gita Jayanti on Wednesday.

1 min

90 lakh students to be educated on traffic rules

Students from Class 5 to 8 in the state will learn about traffic rules at various levels as part of their curriculum.

1 min

Cabinet clears proposal of ₹6k-cr as share capital to three discoms

JAN KALYAN ABHIYAN During the meeting, CM asked ministers to ensure effective start of CM Jan Kalyan Abhiyan in their districts. This campaign will mark completion of one year of state government.

1 min

Air connectivity with Kolkata gets better

Visiting West Bengal will become easier with the city getting one more direct flight on Tuesday, while one more flight will start on December 15, taking the total number of flights to Kolkata to 3.

1 min

Conservation and community dignity

Restricting cameras to specific trails, ensuring strict data privacy, and consulting with locals can prevent further harm

1 min

Public posturing by judges

Justice Yadav has not only violated the constitutional ethos but also undermined the dignity of the judiciary

2 mins

Terror tag no bar to talk with Syrian rebels, says US

The US State Department said on Monday that its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a \"foreign terrorist organization\" is not under active review, despite the group's recent role in overthrowing Bashar Assad's government.

1 min

'Myanmar govt loses hold over B'desh border'

One of the most powerful ethnic groups battling Myanmar's army has claimed the capture of the last army outpost in the strategic western town of Maungdaw, gaining full control of the 271-kilometer-long border with Bangladesh.

1 min

INDIA AIM TO AVOID CLEAN SWEEP AGAINST AUSTRALIA

Next year's ODI World Cup preparations face a reality check

1 min

BATTERS FOCUS ON RED-BALL PREP

The squad started preparations in Adelaide for the Brisbane Test

2 mins

Nerves will be crucial as Gukesh, Liren close in

world chess c'ship

2 mins

Lavanya wins freestyle gold

Viraj claims shooting gold in the Boys' U-19 Open Sight category

1 min

Aakash shines for Al Barkaat

Mangde batted with composure against Anjuman Allana

3 mins

'I see myself as a proud dad of a son & daughter'

Naga Chaitanya opens up about his idea of a perfect family on The Rana Daggubati Show

1 min

Bhooth Bangla to release in April 2026

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Monday shared that he is excited to be on set with his favourite director Priyadarshan as he started shooting for his next Bhoot Bangla, which he revealed is set to hit the screens on April 2, 2026.

1 min

In historic performance, India's medal tally up 11-fold

ASIA PACIFIC DEAF GAMES 2024

1 min

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