The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 12, 2024

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December 12, 2024

Parbhani erupts over desecration

Tensions soared in Parbhani city on Wednesday during a bandh organized by Ambedkarite groups, following the desecration of a glass-encased replica of the Constitution near Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's statue at the railway station.

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SC flags misuse of cruelty law by women

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the rampant misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which penalises cruelty by husbands and their relatives against married women.

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YUTI PORTFOLIO HICCUPS AGAIN

Shiv Sena Cabinet Lobbying Intensifies: Fadnavis, Ajit in Delhi, Shinde in Thane

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RSS calls for decisive Dhaka action

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sunil Ambekar has called on the Indian government to take decisive action to address escalating violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.

1 min

WAS KURLA TRAGEDY INEVITABLE?

BEST BUS CRASH | Accident route in Kurla plagued by congestion, encroachment; authorities have failed to act for years, say activists

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MSRTC focus on training of drivers for more safety

To ensure the safety of over 5.5 million daily passengers, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy focused on driver training, mental health and the technical soundness of vehicles.

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CIDCO seizes 14 illegal dumpers

A City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) team, with the assistance of traffic police, conducted an operation in Ulwe to seize 14 dumpers that had arrived illegally to dump debris in an open space owned by the CIDCO.

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Woman dead, husband & son injured in Malad slab collapse

A 46-year-old woman died when part of her house slab collapsed in Ram Nagar, Malad West, on Wednesday morning.

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CIDCO's housing scheme draws 1 lakh applications

CIDCO's 'My Preferred CIDCO Home' mass housing scheme of 26,000 tenements has drawn one lakh applications as of Wednesday.

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400 animals saved from slaughter get new home at shelter

Around 400 animals rescued from being slaughtered at the world's largest animal sacrifice ritual at Nepal's Gadhimai Temple will receive shelter at Vantara, India's largest animal rehabilitation centre.

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TMC recovers ₹59.4cr in water bill arrears

The Thane Municipal Corporation has started a recovery campaign for water arrears across the city and collected Rs59.43 crore so far.

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₹1,000 crore scam may have terror link: Probe

MALEGAON MONEY LAUNDERING | ED identifies network of 250 shell and benami firms across 21 states linked to case

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Nepal's Army Chief to visit Pune on Friday

Nepal's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashok Raj Sigdel, is set to visit Pune tomorrow, Dec 13, as part of his official trip to India.

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PMC to level 1.5k uneven drainage covers by Jan 15

The decision comes after numerous complaints raised by the residents regarding the uneven lids, causing hardships and risks

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MLA distributes pedha to voters

Newly-elected Kasba MLA Hemant Rasane, in a unique gesture to thank the voters of his constituency following his resounding victory in the assembly elections, distributed pedha to all the voters in the Kasba Assembly Constituency and expressed his gratitude through a leaflet.

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Preserving human rights important: Taksal

\"It is the responsibility of every person to preserve human rights and treat every person with humanity,\" opined social activist Abhay Taksal.

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More murder: Ambedkarites demand action

Ambedkarite activists have demanded immediate arrest of all perpetrators involved in the murder of Dinesh alias Bablu Parmanand More.

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CSMC demolishes 18 illegal shops in Silk Mill Colony

In a direct action, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation's (CSMC) Anti-encroachment Squad demolished 18 illegal shops in Silk Mill Colony on the Railway Station to Mahanubhav Ashram Road on Tuesday.

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Electrical safety awareness drive

To prevent accidents while flying kites and promote awareness of electrical safety, the CIDCO sub-division of Mahavitaran conducted a safety awareness programme for students at Gramodaya Vidyalaya.

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Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh condemned

\"The attacks on Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh are condemned. The Union government should take immediate action to protect the Hindus and give asylum to them in India,\" demanded the Mahant of the Sasala Ashram, Ramgiri Maharaj.

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RBI will remain alert & agile to meet challenges: New Guv

A NEW ERA | Malhotra says central bank will consult all segments

1 min

CCI looking at killer, creeping acquisitions in digital market: Ravneet Kaur

\"Killer acquisitions\" refer to a practice where a dominant company acquires a smaller competitor

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US CPI inflation edges higher to 2.7% in Nov

Inflation in the US, as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.7% on a yearly basis in November from 2.6% in October, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Wednesday.

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Need to blend commercial considerations with economic priorities, strategic needs: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday stressed that India Inc's commercial considerations should blend with the economy, nation's priorities and strategic needs.

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Telecom PLI sees ₹3,998 cr worth actual investment: Govt

The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products has witnessed Rs 3,998 crore worth actual investment (against Rs 4,014 crore as committed investment) by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and non-MSMEs, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

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Tax on automobiles must be tech agnostic: TKM

Taxation of automobiles must be based on national goals of reducing fossil fuel consumption, decarbonisation and 'Make in India', and incentives must not be reserved only for a specific technology, according to Toyota Kirloskar Motor Executive Vice President & Country Head Vikram Gulati.

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Maruti Suzuki eyes 8,000 overall service touchpoints by 2030-31

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it plans to increase its overall service network to 8,000 touchpoints by 2030-31, with an aim to reach closer to its customers.

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Coca-Cola to sell 40% stake of its bottling biz to Jubilant Bhartia Grp

Global beverage major Coca-Cola on Wednesday announced sale of 40 per cent stake in its India bottling business Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCBL) to Jubilant Bhartia Group.

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Ultra high net-worth individuals in India growing at 12% CAGR: Motilal Oswal

The number of High Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High Net-Worth Individuals (UHNIs) in India is growing at an impressive compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.

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Naxalites kill BJP worker in Bijapur

Naxalites have killed a 35-year-old BJP worker in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district while claiming he was acting as a police informer, an official said on Wednesday.

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Women cell of JD(U) protests against Lalu's jibe at Nitish

A day after RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's controversial remark against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his proposed 'Mahila Samvad Yatra', planned later this month, JD(U)'s women cell took out a protest march in the state capital demanding an unconditional apology from the ex-CM.

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SMK cremated at his native village with full state honours

Mortal remains of Somanhalli Mallaiah Krishna were consigned to flames with full state honours at his native Somanahalli village in Mandya.

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RAHUL WANTS DUBEY REMARKS EXPUNGED

HOUSE MATTERS | Congress party is keen to participate in the legislative business listed for the Session, asserts Gaurav Gogoi

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Jharkhand CM floods budget with goodies

Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand tabled its second supplementary budget for 2024-25 fiscal on Wednesday.

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2 held for theft at MoS Suresh Gopi's home

Two persons have been arrested in connection with theft at Union Minister Suresh Gopi's house in this district, police said on Wednesday.

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Assam must adopt Israel's tactics: CM

BORDER BRISTLES | Self-reliance is the key to keep state from going into the hands of ‘unknown people’, cautions Sarma

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Vehicle from wrong side hits Raj CM's convoy, one killed

Two vehicles of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's convoy were hit by a car coming from the wrong side in Jaipur on Wednesday.

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IMD predicts heavy rain over south India till Thu

The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said southern India is likely to receive very heavy rainfall till Thursday due to a well-marked low pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal off the coast of Sri Lanka.

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HC roots for endangered trees affected by Porvorim flyover

The High Court of Bombay at Goa issued a scathing rebuke to the State government for failing to protect trees endangered by the Porvorim flyover construction, warning it is prepared to halt the project entirely if it cannot ensure safeguards and translocation of selected trees.

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Jobs-for-cash scam: CM to file defamation case against Oppn

Accusing the Opposition of baseless allegations against him and his wife in the ‘jobs-for-cash’ scam, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the process has been initiated to file a defamation suit against Opposition, including AAP leaders, and legal notices would be issued shortly.

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17 vacancies up for grabs in HC, but with riders

Criteria: 2-child norm, no polygamy etc

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55.57 sq km more land proposed as Pvt forest

REVIEW COMMITTEE SUBMITS REPORT TO GOVT

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Accused had accepted, transferred ₹3-odd lakh to his account: Probe

In an interesting development in the Margao Municipal Council embezzlement of Rs 17.96 lakh by the Margao Municipal LDC, it has come to light that the accused Yogesh Shetkar had officially accepted and transferred into his account revenue from the feast fair amounting to Rs three-odd lakh only.

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Campaigns, probes lead to big dip in digital scams

The Cyber Crime Cell has reported a 33.2 percent decline in cyber frauds from June to October compared to the January-May period of 2024.

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'PROs responsible for MLA-people disconnect'

Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy has made striking remarks on the reasons behind elected representatives distancing themselves from the people and facing electoral defeats.

1 min

Mohan Babu gets relief from HC

Telangana High Court on Wednesday granted exemption to actor Mohan Babu from appearing before the police till 24th of December for investigation.

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Will consider giving best legislator award: Speaker

\"57 new MLAs who were elected for the first time, and senior members should be a role model for them.\"

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Opposition to OBC 2A tag for Panchamasalis

The leaders and activists of the Karnataka State Backward Castes Federation on Wednesday submitted a petition to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding that the Panchamasali Lingayat community should not be included in the backward category-2A.

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National farmers' day in Mysuru on Dec 23

Karnataka State Farmers Federation president Kurubur Shanthakumar on Wednesday said that various farmers organizations have decided to hold here a state-level farmers convention to mark World Farmers Day on December 23.

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Wacky all the way: Animator Suresh captures profound ideas in humour

Suresh Eriyat, the man behind Studio Eeksaurus, believes that the retrospective is a good way to bring the focus on the art of animation.

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LoP writes to Guv on sub-standard gunny bags

Leader of Opposition in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, Dr. Charan Das Mahant, has written to Governor Ramen Deka, urging action against Shree Gouri Shankar Jute Mills Ltd., West Bengal, for supplying substandard gunny bags for paddy procurement during the Kharif marketing year 2024-25.

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Schedule Tribe category to get one-time criteria relaxation

CABINET DECISIONS | Police Recruitment

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Last National Lok Adalat on Dec 14

The final National Lok Adalat of the year, as per the annual calendar of the National Legal Services Authority, New Delhi, will be held nationwide on Saturday, December 14.

1 min

HOF ties with Russia's Glider for 'Make in India'

HOF, a leading manufacturer of premium home and office furniture, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Russia's Glider to introduce the internationally acclaimed furniture brand's innovative and patented technologies to India.

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Bullet train track construction on track

The track construction work for the Gujarat portion of the Bullet Train project is progressing swiftly with the commencement of welding of rails on the viaduct in Gujarat.

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Ban import of B'deshi garments

The recent political instability in Bangladesh has given rise to significant concerns in India's textile hub, Surat.

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7K chant Gita verses, set Guinness record

As many as 3,740 people set a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest simultaneous Hindu text recital' of 43 verses of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita at Lal Parade Ground in the city on Wednesday.

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Asiatic Lions from Guj to roar in Van Vihar

CZA gives nod to animal exchange programme

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Do Syrians in Germany want to go back home?

Nearly a decade after fleeing Syria and taking a selfie with then-Chancellor Angela Merkel, Anas Modamani, now a German citizen, remains firmly rooted in Berlin.

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S Korea's ex-Minister Kim Yong-hyun suicide bid foiled

South Korea's former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide while in detention over last week's martial law decree, officials said Wednesday.

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HOW GLOBAL PLAYERS PLAYED HARDBALL

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8 marked the end of a 13-year civil war that devastated Syria, claimed over 500,000 lives, and displaced millions.

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Gabba pitch to have traditional pace and bounce

The pitch for the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba is expected to have traditional pace and bounce considering the game is scheduled in the early part of the summer and not post Christmas.

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Gritty Gukesh draws against Chinese Liren in 13th game

With scores tied at 6.5-6.5 and only one game to go, it is likely that match will be extended to the tie-break

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India lose after Mandhana hundred, suffer whitewash

Opting to field after winning the toss, India had Australia on the ropes at 78/4 at one stage

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Bopanna excited to play Agassi

ICONS | Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion will take on the American

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McSweeney eager to take on Bumrah at the Gabba

Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Nathan McSweeney three times across four innings, but the Australian opener is hoping to \"throw a few more punches\" at his Indian nemesis in the third Test, beginning here on Saturday.

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Rahane powers Mumbai to semis; Shami off colour

Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane's explosive fifty capped Mumbai's stunning six-wicket victory over Vidarbha and their entry into the semifinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

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ENGLISH SCHOOLS IN FINAL

HARRIS SHIELD | Anjuman and Modern register thrilling wins in semifinals

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Bijnor gang abducted actor Mushtaq Khan

Stree 2 actor was kidnapped at Delhi-Meerut Highway, tortured for 12 hours

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'Disastrous, terrible'

Vikramaditya Motwane criticises theatres not screening other films and having Pushpa 2's 36 shows daily

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'Was very difficult to convince people to cast me'

Shraddha Kapoor reveals debut film Teen Patti's failure 'broke' her heart

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Ishaan and the reef

Ishaan takes a dive to see the Great Barrier Reef amid Australian holiday

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Cold wave's icy touch sends north India shivering

SUB-ZERO TEMPS IN KASHMIR, SHIMLA ENVELOPED IN SNOW

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Alcaraz has best of Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, says Agassi

ALTHOUGH HE CAN'T DO WHAT THEY DID, BUT...

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