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Guj drug haul: 4-day custody for 8 Iranians

Eight foreign nationals arrested in connection with a 700kg drug haul off the Gujarat coast were remanded in police custody for four days on Saturday.

Kejri pats Punjab for ensuring jobs

Former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said Punjab has emerged as a role model for the country by providing government jobs to youth in every village.

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.

Siddique murder: Punjab man held

Punjab Police's Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with Maharashtra Police on Saturday claimed to have nabbed a Fazilka-based person in connection with the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case.

Aditya Birla Group has invested $20bn: KM

Aditya Birla Group has invested about $20 billion, mainly in manufacturing space, as it looks to be one of the top two players across the segments it operates in, a top company official said on Saturday.

Businessman Duped of ₹73.31L in cyber fraud

A businessman from Nandgaon fell victim to a cyber fraud, losing ₹73.31 lakh after being lured with promises of earning 2,000 to 5,000 per day by working from home.

Minister: After disengagement, focus must be on de-escalation

The disengagement part of the \"problem\" with China along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh has been put at rest and the focus should now be on de-escalation, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.

Industrialist out on bail honoured; kin of victims upset

Industrialist Jaysukh Patel, the main accused in the 2022 Gujarat suspension bridge collapse that claimed 135 lives, received criticism after he was felicitated at an event organised by the Patidar community in Morbi district.

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

Clash of titans in Nashik Central AC

BJP's Devyani Pharande is eyeing a hat-trick, while Vasant Gite is poised to relive the glory of 2014

'I have 25-yr vision for Khadakwasla'

PUNE POLL WATCH | Mayuresh Wanjale of MNS talks about urban infrastructure, traffic woes and more

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.

'I have 25-yr vision for Khadakwasla'

Mayuresh Wanjale, son of the late Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) MLA Ramesh Wanjale, is contesting the November 20 Assembly polls from the Khadakwasla constituency in Pune.

Hooliganism won't last long: Uddhav

\"A few days ago, a hooligan came here. I'm here to warn him that his hooliganism won't last long. Our government will come to power soon.

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.

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.

Residents grill BJP & NCP (SP) spokespersons

The second session of The Free Press Journal's 'Vision for Pune' event saw BJP and NCP (SP) leaders face tough questioning from residents and activists from the city.

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.

Prahar, BSP candidates vow to address 'rising inequality'

As the 2024 election approaches, candidates from Prahar, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and independent voices came together to discuss the critical issues facing their constituencies in Pune.

From potholes to green cover: Punekars raise urgent concerns

Punekars raised several critical issues at The Free Press Journal's 'Vision for Pune' event on Thursday.

Gym trainer robbed of ₹13 lakh at knifepoint

A 26-year-old gym trainer who also deals in cryptocurrency trading was allegedly robbed of Rs13.5 lakh by an eight-member gang, including six bike-borne men, in Mira Road.

HC permits flower offerings to resume at Shirdi after 3 yrs

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has permitted the resumption of flower and garland offerings at the Shri Saibaba Sansthan in Shirdi.

BMC begins soil testing for 5.6km elevated corridor

The BMC has initiated soil testing for a 5.6-kilometer elevated road corridor from the Eastern Freeway (Orange Gate) to Grant Road.

Rail-related fatalities down 14%

'MISSION ZERO DEATH'| CR initiative leads to major reduction in accidents

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.

SEBI notice of ₹26cr to Reliance entity

The capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has slapped Reliance Big Entertainment with a demand notice of Rs26 crore for failure to clear penalties imposed in the Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL) alleged fund diversion case.

BMC gave Mahim MLA ₹4.28cr for pressure cooker distribution

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

Appoint neutral official to probe MLA's juicer promise

Lande announced distribution of mixer juicers to women in his constituency

‘Centre firm on DB Patil’s name for NMIAX’

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Muralidhar Mohol, has stated that the Centre is committed to name the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) after late DB Patil.

Heavyweight ex-corporators, strategic choices of parties

For the high-stakes assembly elections scheduled on November 20, the political parties have fielded 13 former corporators, hoping their mass appeal will propel them towards victory.