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3 deaths in 15 days: Residents demand Thane-Belapur FOB
The Free Press Journal

3 deaths in 15 days: Residents demand Thane-Belapur FOB

In view of the rising fatal accidents involving people crossing the busy Thane-Belapur road, the residents of Navi Mumbai have launched a signature campaign urging the civic body to construct on priority a foot overbridge at Turbhe.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Man who attacked woman, infant over 'poop' arrested

Days after a man absconded after assaulting his neighbour and her nine-month-old son in a case of the child allegedly defecating outside his house, the police traced him to the jungle of Parsik hill in Belapur.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Road rage: FIR against jawans on doc's plaint

CISF jawans have also filed a written complaint and said the doc started it

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

MCOCA invoked in Kurmi murder case

The Mumbai crime branch has invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the brutal murder of Sachin Kurmi, a worker from the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP.

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December 03, 2024
Cops aim high, dangling drugs suspect rescued
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Cops aim high, dangling drugs suspect rescued

In a bid to give a slip to the police team, an accused in a narcotics case devised a rather foolish and risky plan of jumping from the balcony of a multi-storey tower in Kashimira, but ended up dangling from the tenth floor, and being rescued by the cops.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

₹200 cr recovered from defaulting realtors in Maha

MAHARERA ACTS | 1163 warrants issued to recover ₹705.62 crore from 442 projects

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Badlapur encounter: 'State CID taking probe lightly'

HC says fairness has to be writ large in probe and the family of custodial death victim has right to know

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Scooter hurts elderly man; son seeks justice via X

An elderly man was struck and severely injured by a speeding two-wheeler in Kandivali on Saturday.

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December 03, 2024
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Fire Brigade may outsource Jan hiring to avoid fraud

With a shortfall of 550 firemen, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) is preparing for a large-scale recruitment drive in January.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Empowering the deaf; fostering inclusion, dignity

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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December 03, 2024
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'Belongings your own responsibility in train travel'

The South Mumbai District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has rejected a claim filed by a consumer, Lokesh Jain, holding the Western Railway (WR) liable for the theft of his wife's jewellery during a journey.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Over 4,000 acres mangrove land encroached in Maha

Conservation Action trust has released a report stating that none of the 3 CZMPs in last 33 years is accurate

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December 03, 2024
Bhayandar pax lose their cool over new AC local
The Free Press Journal

Bhayandar pax lose their cool over new AC local

BHAYANDAR TO CHURCHGATE | Conversion of regular 8.24am train to AC local invites ire of commuters; Thane MP seeks Union railway minister's intervention

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December 03, 2024
A special event for the entire family
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A special event for the entire family

This NGO brought together people with disabilities and children with special needs to celebrate Family Day

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December 03, 2024
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Court grants bail to Janhvi Marathe

HOARDING COLLAPSE | Marathe's earlier bail plea rejected in Aug for her role in hoarding construction; she was arrested on June 8

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Pilot suicide: Judicial custody for accused BF

The Andheri court has remanded a Delhi resident Aditya Pandit, 27, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the abetment of a suicide case involving his girlfriend Air India pilot Srishti Tuli.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Digital arrest: Man cheated of ₹12.8 crore

A 56-year-old man from Chembur lost Rs12.81 crore to cyber scammers who tricked him into believing he was under a month-long 'digital arrest' for alleged involvement in human trafficking and money laundering activities.

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December 03, 2024
Churches begin Advent in preparation for Christmas
The Free Press Journal

Churches begin Advent in preparation for Christmas

Advent is a time of anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ; a period for prayers, confession charity and penance

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December 03, 2024
Protest over violence against B'desh Hindus
The Free Press Journal

Protest over violence against B'desh Hindus

VHP, Bajrang Dal members warned of economic boycott if Bangladesh fails to ensure safety of Hindu community

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December 03, 2024
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Savarkar case: RaGa fails to appear in court

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi failed to appear in a Pune court on Monday in connection with a defamation complaint filed against him by the kin of VD Savarkar due to the Winter Session of Parliament.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Sitharaman, Rupani to observe BJP LP meet

Efforts will be made to unanimously elect a leader in the meeting, says former Gujarat CM

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December 03, 2024
Politics a sea of unsatisfied souls: Gadkari
The Free Press Journal

Politics a sea of unsatisfied souls: Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said politics is a \"sea of unsatisfied souls\" where every person is sad and aspiring for a higher post than his current position.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

PMLA case: CA in 2-week jail custody

The special PMLA court remanded chartered accountant (CA) Amber Dalal, owner of M/s Ritz Consultancy Services, to judicial custody till December 16 in a money laundering case filed against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Shivtare's car stopped near Shinde's house

The car of Shiv Sena leader Vijay Shivtare, en route to visit acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was stopped by police at the entrance of the CM's residence.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Amit Shah shows no partiality: Mungantiwar

With the process of new government formation underway in the state, senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar on Monday asserted that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has always ensured fair play without any partisanship or prejudice when it comes to dealing with alliance partners in a coalition.

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December 03, 2024
Is someone else being brought in to replace Fadnavis?
The Free Press Journal

Is someone else being brought in to replace Fadnavis?

Criticising the Mahayuti for the delay in forming the government in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said that there could be something more than mere squabbles over some key ministerial portfolios in the huge delay.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

BJP-Shiv Sena alliance unstable

Are we going to keep looking for temples under every mosque, asks UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi

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December 03, 2024
Statistical error in poll data: Varun
The Free Press Journal

Statistical error in poll data: Varun

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Varun Sardesai on Monday claimed the trends in postal ballots and EVM results of the Maharashtra assembly polls appear inconsistent, raising doubts about the integrity of the EVM system.

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December 03, 2024
Congress sinks deeper after election debacle
The Free Press Journal

Congress sinks deeper after election debacle

Vidarbha, once a Congress citadel and electoral stronghold, is now grappling with severe infighting following a complete whitewash in the region in the recent Assembly polls.

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December 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Cryptic hoardings crop up on Fadnavis' own turf

TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TASK | The hoardings read 'Wapas Ana Padta Hai' but had an image of Fadnavis' back

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December 03, 2024