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August 15, 2024

Potholes on Atal Setu elicit Rs one cr fine

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has slapped a fine of Rs I crore on its contractor Strabag, after potholes developed on the approach road of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also called the Atal Setu.

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Army captain dies in Doda

An Army officer, Captain Deepak Singh, was killed in an encounter on Wednesday with a group of four terrorists in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

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Will halt ladki, bahu...

In a fresh threat, SC says it will stop freebies if State does not pay compensation due to landowners.

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US visa denied to Ram Lalla sculptor

The United States of America has denied visa to Mysurubased sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who shot to fame after he was chosen to carve the Ram Lalla statue for installation at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir in 2023.

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CM, Ajit trade words over stuck files

When the current chief minister, Eknath Shinde, decided to part ways with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena in June 2022, accompanied by several MLAs, the reason for the split was that the NCP, one of the three partners in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, under the then Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's leadership, was stalling projects in their constituencies and this was detrimental to the Shiv Sena's growth.

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4 GET KIRTI CHAKRA

Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed Vin an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag in September 2023, is among the posthumous awardees of the Kirti Chakra this Independence Day.

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WOMEN IN KOLKATA HIT THE STREETS

Women in Kolkata and several other cities in Bengal hit the streets around midnight to protest against the horrific rape and murder of a 31-yearold doctor.

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HC frowns at surgery by torch at Bhandup maternity home

Noting the lack of basic facilities at a maternity home in Bhandup where a woman and her newborn died due to alleged negligence on the part of the hospital authorities, the Bombay High Court has issued notice to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

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No silver lining in 100gm cloudburst

Harish Salve's silver-tongued oratory fails to achieve desired results at Paris.

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Karnataka snaps ties with SBI, PNB

Facing allegations of misuse of funds from government accounts, the Karnataka government has decided to wind up all its transactions with the State Bank of India and the Punjab National Bank.

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Food safety on wheels, health clubs in schools

The CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), G Kamala Vardhana Rao, met municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and principal secretary of Maharashtra's urban development department, Dr KH Govindraj on Wednesday to discuss advance food safety and hygiene through a range of strategic measures in Mumbai, which has a vibrant street food culture.

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Sushant's death-drug trail: Australian discharged

The special court for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has discharged Australia national, Paul Bartel, booked in connection with the drug-trail linked to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. He has been acquitted for want of evidence.

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Schools, religious outfits, cultural groups immerse in I-Day fervour

Teeming with patriotism, schools, cultural organisations, religious shrines and community groups have announced several programmes to mark the 78th Independence Day.

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Citizens denounce ₹12.50 cr pressure cooker scam

The multi-crore 'pressure cooker scam' in the L-Ward has left the residents of Chandivali feeling betrayed.

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Vistara, AI flights return after snag

A city-bound Vistara flight from Delhi, carrying 167 persons, made an emergency landing here on Wednesday due to a hydraulic failure, according to sources.

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After Covid, 5L pax take Metro 1 in a day

Metro One the city's first Metro connecting Versova, Andheri and Ghatkopar achieved a milestone on August 13 by carrying a recordbreaking 5,00,385 commuters in a single day after Covid.

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'Pressure on Ajit Pawar from Gujarat leaders'

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday said pressure was being exerted on rival NCP leader Ajit Pawar to field a candidate against him in the assembly election.

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Activist spots discrepancy in India's map on MyGov site

A discrepancy in India's map, as carried on a Government of India (Gol) website, has come to light after a Mumbai-based activist pointed out that parts of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir are missing while Andaman & Nicobar Islands are altogether missing.

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NCP says Sule might be under surveillance

Pegasus spyware might be used against Baramati MP ahead of the assembly election, party claims

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DRM meeting yields no results

Days ahead of the 'white-day' protest proposed for August 22 by the representatives of railway passenger organisations, a crucial meeting with the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Central Railway's Mumbai division ended without any resolution on Wednesday.

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NCLT rebukes panel over resolution plan

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admonished the committee of creditors (CoC) for rejecting a resolution plan submitted by Ashdan Properties Private Limited due to a one-day delay.

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E-fraud losses 13x higher than thefts; new WhatsApp channel

This year's crime statistics show that losses from cyber fraud in the first seven months are 13 times higher than those from theft, robbery, and house break-ins Wednesday, the Navi Mumbai police launched a WhatsApp channel and helpline to provide guidance on cyber and combined. On financial frauds.

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Temple to remain closed for darshan

Ahead of the festive season, the Shri Chattushringi Devi Temple in Pune will be closed for one month for darshan.

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Ganeshotsav: Cops ban laser beams

A year after reports of partial blindness and eye injuries due to laser beams, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar has announced a ban on the use of laser beams during the city's Ganesh immersion processions.

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Rohit Pawar reacts to Ajit Pawar's regret

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday expressed regret over fielding his wife, Sunetra Pawar, against his cousin Supriya Sule in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls in Baramati, calling it a mistake. \"I love all my sisters.

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Netizens slam Pune's BRT & cycle track failure

Bhaumik Gowande, an X (formerly Twitter) user, took to the microblogging website on Tuesday and criticised the lack of driving discipline in Pune.

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Muskaan: An Apsara Ice Creams' initiative

Ice Creams Apsara announced the launch of an initiative titled Muskaan on its 53rd anniversary, on the of the 78th occasion Independence Day.

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Uddhav Thackeray will be state's CM again: Anil Desai

Shiv Sena secretary Anil Desai expressed confidence that Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) will return to power in Maharashtra and that Uddhav Thackeray will once again hold the position of chief minister.

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Muddy affair at Sultanpur market

The weekly Sunday Market at Sultanpur in Khuldabad taluka in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district was held in a muddy area.

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HC bans concretisation until water lines are laid

Observing that digging constructed roads for laying internal pipelines in the city is a waste of the taxes paid by the citizens, the Aurangabad Division Bench of Bombay High Court, comprising Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice YG Khobragade, directed the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) not to make concrete roads, or grant permission for concretisation or issue no objection certificate (NOC) for it.

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Streetlights illuminate Cidco Waluj Mahanagar

The Cidco administration has finally started various development works in the Cidco Waluj Mahanagar area. Recently, streetlights were installed in the area and the entire Waluj Mahanagar is now illuminated at night.

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Govt plans to provide financial incentives for development of critical minerals

The government on Wednesday said it plans to provide financial incentives for development of critical minerals, including lithium.

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Foxconn Chairman meets PM, discusses India investment plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Young Liu, Chairman of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) and highlighted the opportunities India offers in the futuristic sectors.

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Trade deficit widens to $23.5 billion - India's exports dip 1.2% in July to enter negative zone

After remaining in the positive zone for three months, India's exports contracted 1.2 per cent to USD 33.98 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened to USD 23.5 billion.

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Accenture gets CCI's nod to acquire stake in Vodafone's arm

The Competition Commission of India on Wednesday cleared IT and consulting firm Accenture's acquisition of a stake in Vodafone Operations.

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Domestic PV wholesales dips 2.5% in July: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined 2.5 per cent year-on-year to 3,41,510 units in July, impacted by high base effect as well as companies reducing vehicle dispatches to dealers amid moderation in demand.

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Murmu: New NEP has already started producing results

Cultivating young minds and creating a new mindset that takes the best of traditions and contemporary knowledge is priority, and the new National 78th Education Policy has already started showing results in this regard, President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday.

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Colonel Manpreet Singh gets Kirti Chakra posthumously

Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed in action while leading from the front in an anti-terror operation in J&K's Anantnag last September has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime gallantry award.

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CRPF gets highest number of gallantry medals on I-Day

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals 52 ― on the 78th I-Day.

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Phase-3 trial for dengue vaccine

Clinical trial at 19 sites in 18 states UT, involving more than 10,335 healthy adults.

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3 more Indian wetlands get Ramsar site tag

Three more Indian sites have been added to the list of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, taking the total number of such highly-recognised waterlogged ecosystems in the country to 85, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday.

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Soren meets winning team of Subroto Cup

Today, at his residential office on Kanke Road, Ranchi, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and MLA Kalpana Soren met with the Jharkhand team, winners of the 63rd International Subroto Cup Under-17 Girls Football Competition.

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Shift in Goa travel trend? Fluctuating flight fares for I-Day, long weekend

As the country celebrates Independence Day today - a holiday coinciding with a long weekend, domestic flight fares showed a varied trend with indications of a possible shift in holiday preferences.

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Double trouble: Landowners face new hurdles in zone correction

APPLICANTS TO PAY ADDITIONAL PROCESSING FEE; UNCERTAINTY OVER REFUND OF AMOUNT PAID EARLIER

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Human Flag, a unique way to celebrate the 78th Independence Day

Lodge Keys No 297, a primary unit of 3000 years old global organisation, Freemasonry organised a unique celebration of 78th Century Independence Day.

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Seethakka criticises those for spreading malicious propaganda on free bus

Minister for Panchayat Raj Seethakka has come down heavily on those people who are spreading malicious propaganda against the facility of free bus service for women on the social media.

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Naidu to relaunch Anna canteens today

Anna canteens at different places in AP will start functioning from August 15.

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Take all precautions for power generation: Bhatti tells officials

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has directed the officials to take all precautions to prevent techical problems in power generation.

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Swarrnim University marks Charaka Jayanti

Aarihant Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Institute, which is affiliated with Swarrnim Startup & University, Innovation recently organised an event to mark Charaka Jayanti 2024.

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Great turnout at eKal Academy's Conclave

eKal Academy's 21st Century Career Conclave saw notable turnout, with around a 200 students and parents attending schools at the from various throughout Ahmedabad.

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Coaching centre tips to bizmen in social media marketing

Mohit Gadhia and Priya Gadhia, the dynamic couple behind Raja Rani Coaching, have become renowned figures in the Indian entrepreneurial landscape.

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Schoolboys deliver liquor to clients

In a shocking revelation, Ahmedabad police has uncovered a disturbing trend in which teenage school-going boys are being exploited by bootleggers to deliver Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) bottles to clients in the affluent Bodakdev area.

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CM inaugurates exhibition at Telibandha Pond Complex

On the eve of Independence Day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday inaugurated photo exhibition a based on the horrors of Partition in the Telibandha Pond complex of the capital Raipur.

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Farmers of seven dist of Bastar Div to benefit

An action plan has been formulated for the drilling of 3,215 borewells across 19 development blocks in 7 aspirational districts of Bastar Division under Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana) 'Har Khet Ko Pani'.

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Newly appointed teachers await full salaries

Thousands of newly appointed teachers in Madhya Pradesh, recruited after 2018-19, are still waiting for their full (100%) base salaries.

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Admin team comes under fire from encroacher's aides

Two out of three guards arrested, main accused on the run

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Court removes Thai PM Srettha Thavisin

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office due to his appointment of a former lawyer who had served jail time, signalling potential further political instability and possible reconfiguration of the ruling coalition, reported News Asia.

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Carping over NY's Ram Mandir float

The 42nd Annual India Day Parade in New York city, scheduled for August 18, has become the target of alleged hate-filled bigotry for including a Ram Mandir miniature float, say the organisers of the parade.

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Masood wants to create a winning habit in the team

Pakistan Test skipper aims to qualify for WTC summit clash

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Shastri backs India 3rd time

Former captain says India can do a hat-trick of Test series triumphs

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Les alle historiene fra The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

The Free Press Journal - Mumbai Newspaper Description:

The Free Press Journal is one of the oldest English Daily newspapers from Mumbai with a heritage of more than 90 years. And yet, The Free Press Journal is a contemporary paper and rooted in current urban realities.

In keeping with the international trend, it has reinvented itself in terms of design, get up and content. It means different thing to different people – a platform for the articulate, a trendsetter for the young and a chronicle for the old.

It was at the forefront of freedom struggle against the British and continues with the free and fearless journalism till date. Indeed, the history of The Free Press Journalism mirrors that of Indian independence.

Swaminath Sadanand, a 30-year-old idealist from Madras trudged his way to Bombay and with a vision that was to prove uncomfortably ahead of his day, brought out a newspaper as unorthodox in character as it was innovative in concept. For Swaminath Sadanand, the Free Press Journal was not so much a business venture as a cause.

The spirit with which he launched the paper and ran it for almost three decades helped it make it an integral part of two great Indian movements — the struggle for independence and the evolution of Indian publishing.