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August 22, 2024

Badlapur stir political: CM

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has alleged that the protest to condemn the sexual assault on two four-year-old preschoolers in Badlapur was politically motivated, and that some agitators were brought from outside for rail roko. He condemned the politicising of the matter.

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Andhra pharma unit blast kills 15, toll may increase

Fifteen people have been killed and over 40 injured in an explosion at a pharmaceutical unit in Escientia, Andhra Pradesh. The toll is likely to go up.

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Shah inches closer to don ICC mantle

The International Cricket Council (ICC) may well get its fifth Indian chairman with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah likely to take up the position after the incumbent Greg Barclay opted out of a third term.

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State Bandh call Aug 24

The shocking incident of sexual assault on two four-yearold children at a Badlapur preschool and other similar incidents in recent past have given enough fodder to political parties to launch a campaign against the government.

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Karnataka Governor gets 'bulletproof' car shield

Protection took on a political colour in Karnataka after the Governor Thavar Chand Ghelot agreed to a suggestion from the state police that he use a bullet proof car in the light of threats that the State intelligence felt had emanated against him.

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The doctor who knew too much

The leader of opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.

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Sule asks Fadnavis to quit, appeals to take away her security

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation, while speaking on the Badlapur sex assault.

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School gets administrator, GR for CCTVs, complaint boxes

Govt introduces student safety panel, student safety review committee; asks to implement previous measures

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'Spl units can tackle woes of women, kids'

State child rights body revisits its 2023 proposal of having a separate wing on the lines of crime branch

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Where Is Society Heading, Asks RaGa

In the wake of the alleged sexual assault on two minors in Badlapur, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that it "forces us to think where are we heading as a society".

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'Basic probe tenets usually not followed in crimes against women'

HC slammed head constable, dubbing his statement as palpably false; case related to outraging woman's modesty

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All hands up for security control rooms at hospitals

To ensure the safety and security of patients, doctors, and hospital staff, the BMC has decided to introduce 'Security Control Rooms' in hospitals.

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Wet lease buses on strike again, Deonar is first stop

Wet-lease contractor says demands of drivers have increased for salaries, Diwali bonus and BEST benefits

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Family challenges acquittal of accused

The family of slain rationalist Narendra Dabholkar has approached the Bombay High Court challenging acquittal of three accused in the case by the sessions court.

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State asked to reply to Mihir Shah's plea

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to reply to the petition filed by Mihir Shah, the main accused in the BMW hit-and-run, and his driver Rajrishi Bidawat, alleging that they have been illegally detained.

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Female Maoist with ₹6L bounty surrenders

A 40-year-old Maoist carrying a reward of Rs6 lakh on surrendered Wednesday before the Gadchiroli police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

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As elections near, Jarange sword hangs over parties

Activist keeps netas on tenterhooks, says he will take his own time to decide whether to field candidates

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ED arrests Pune zilla parishad ex-chief in ₹393cr bank scam

The agency seized ₹5.6 crore in cash, five luxury cars and watches worth ₹1cr

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MVA will corner 80 defectors: Chavan

Will focus on 40 MLAs each from the Shiv Sena and NCP who switched loyalties, says former CM

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Decorative tree lighting for G20 removed: BMC tells HC

HC hears PIL on effects of lighting on trees; plea seeks removal of add-ons in Thane, Mira-Bhayandar as well

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'Name etched on cookers is to deceive public'

The complainant in the alleged Rs12.50crore pressure cooker scam that unfolded in Chandivali has demanded that the police immediately book MLA Dilip Lande and BMC officials for \"hatching a criminal conspiracy and misappropriation of government property\".

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Real Estate Forum on Aug 29; Shinde, Fadnavis to attend

The Maharashtra chapter of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) is set to host its flagship event, The Real Estate Forum (TREF) 2024, on August 29 at Hotel Trident, Mumbai.

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Banker who duped three cops plays cat and mouse game

MNS workers get their hands on him after 4 months; cops loosen hold over jurisdiction

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No evidence, man acquitted in 39-year-old taxi robbery case

Driver, who was injured during the robbery, was left with ₹300 and his watch stolen, as per prosecution

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BMC plans ₹133 crore plug for western suburban water leaks

Focus on fixing leakages and preventing contamination from Bandra to Dahisar; team to address illegal motor pumps, illegal pipelines

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Land dispute rage: Custody till Aug 23

Seven injured persons in hospital; condition of one critical; accused runs furniture store

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Kolhapur Celebrates Shooter Swapnil Kusale's Homecoming

Shooter Swapnil Kusale, Kolhapur's bronze medal winner in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Olympics, received a hero's welcome in his hometown on Wednesday.

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Fadnavis' aide Ghatge may switch to NCP (SP)

BJP may soon face a significant setback from Sharad Pawar in light of the upcoming assembly elections in the state, potentially reshaping the political landscape in Kolhapur.

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Aspirants demand inclusion of 258 agri dept posts in exam

Exam postponement is also demanded as it conflicts with the IBPS exam, affecting candidates appearing for both

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80 Child Artists To Perform At Ayodhya Ram Temple

A team of 80 child artists from Pune will perform at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday, Aug 25. Geet Ramayana, composed by GD Madgulkar and Sudhir Phadke, will be performed.

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Yerwada station opens; Line 2 is fully operational

The Yerwada Metro Station finally opened on Wednesday, making the Vanaz to Ramwadi corridor fully operational.

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Porsche case: Minor's family seeks return of seized vehicle

The family of the 17-year-old accused of killing two IT professionals by ramming his Porsche in Pune's Kalyani Nagar on May 19, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, has filed a petition requesting the return of the luxury vehicle currently in the custody of Pune Police, media reports say.

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Unhygienic facilities for HG candidates at Pune Rural Police HQ

Physical examination for the recruitment of 1,800 home guard posts at Pune Rural Police headquarters is currently going on.

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Cop is accused of thrashing a delivery boy for delay

A policeman severely thrashed a delivery boy black and blue over a delay in delivering his parcel.

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Child molestation stirs outrage in the region

The entire region has been shaken by a shocking incident of a four-and-a-half-year-old girl's molestation, which took place in the limits of Vavi Police Station in Sinnar taluka of Nashik district.

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Punjab CM slams Kejriwal's arrest

\"The arrest of Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is a conspiracy to destroy Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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Operator arrested for taking ₹3k bribe

The Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB)has arrested the operator of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA) for taking a bribe of 3,000.

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Harsul Lake's water level has increased to 10 feet

The rainfall started on Sunday evening and continued even on Monday and Tuesday, causing waterlogging

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Fed set to cut rates in Sept

Some even favoured July move

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India inks pact to export green ammonia to Japan

India has signed an agreement for the export of green ammonia to Japan, marking a significant step forward in the country's journey to becoming a global leader in green energy in green hydrogen and ammonia production, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) said.

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Use simple words in notices to taxpayers: FM tells taxmen

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asked tax officers to use simpler words in notices or letters they sent to taxpayers and exercise power bestowed upon them judiciously.

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Markets extend gains on buying in FMCG stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in FMCG, consumer durables and healthcare stocks amid strong buying support from domestic institutional investors.

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'Amazon's predatory pricing impacting small retailers'

Goyal raises concerns over rapid expansion of e-commerce giants

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Indian banks dividend growth to slow down on high deposit cost: Report

Dividend growth of Indian banks is expected to slow down in 2024-25 (Apr-Mar) as rising cost of deposits is expected to weigh on net interest margins and profits, S&P Global Market Intelligence said in a report on Wednesday.

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NBFC'S ASSET GROWTH TO MODERATE IN FY25, RISE IN NPAS LIKELY: ICRA

The non-banking finance companies' (NBFC) growth in assets under management will moderate in FY25, and the year will also witness an uptick in dud assets, a domestic rating agency said on Wednesday.

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NCLT approves ICICI Sec's delisting plans

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Wednesday accepted the delisting application of ICICI Securities from the Stock Exchange, rejecting the objections filed by the minority stakeholders.

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Paytm to sell entertainment ticketing biz to Zomato for ₹2,048 cr

Online food delivery platform Zomato will acquire Paytm's entertainment ticketing business for Rs 2,048 crore to strengthen its \"going-out\" segment in a deal that will help the troubled fintech firm to sharpen its focus on core payments and financial services distribution.

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Decathlon to invest 100 million euros in India in next 5 years

French sports retailer Decathlon on Wednesday said it will invest 100 million euros (around Rs 933 crore) in India, one of its fastest-growing markets, over the next five years to expand retail footprint and manufacturing operations.

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Gilts erase all gains ahead of key US data

Government bonds erased all gains and ended little changed ahead of key labour data in US, as well as Federal Open Market Committee's meeting's minutes.

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Suchi Semicon to invest $100 mn in chip plant in Guj

In a fillip to the government's chip manufacturing vision, semiconductor company Suchi Semicon on Wednesday said it is set to inaugurate an assembly and testing (OSAT) plant in Gujarat by November this year with an investment of $100 million.

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Hero MotoCorp to drive in new scooter trims; bolster mfg capacity of Xtreme 125R

Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp is gearing up to expand its scooter range and consolidate its position in the 125 cc bike segment as it looks to grow faster than the competition, according to CEO Niranjan Gupta.

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This Soren wants to remain a CHAMPAI

Says will reveal plan in a week, may float own party

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MODI IN POLAND

Today's India wants to connect with all, today's India wants development of all, PM tells Indian diaspora

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Haryana: BJP's Kiran files her nomination

Set to get elected unopposed

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Might contest all seats: Paras

Former union minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party chief Pashupati Kumar Paras on Wednesday asserted his party would contest all 243 seats in Bihar assembly poll if his party was shabbily treated in ticket distribution.

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TRIBAL, DALIT AREAS JOIN 'BANDH’WAGON

In Uttar Pradesh, BSP gets active; protesters target railway services in Bihar; Rajasthan remains peaceful

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Membership: BJP sets huge targets for netas

BJP has set ambitious targets for its leaders in Uttar Pradesh as part of its upcoming membership drive.

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IIM Ranchi launches Young Changemakers Programme 3.0 to empower global youth

In celebration of India's 78th Independence Day, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi has launched the Young Changemakers Programme 3.0 (YCP) 2024, dubbed \"The Impact Edition.

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Tripura man freed after 37 yrs in Bangladesh jails

A man from Tripura's Sepahijala district returned home after spending 37 years in Bangladesh jails.

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Experts to assess six glacial lakes

Two teams of experts have been sent to six high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh for the first time to assess the possibility of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) and the ways to access these water bodies for mitigation measures, official sources said.

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Unified subsidiary rules for all zones'

The Railway Board has released \"Unified Subsidiary Rules\" for all 17 railway zones across the country to provide instructions to station masters, loco pilots and train managers for the working of trains during a failure of the automatic signalling system.

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'Provide lifesaving vaccines to all kids'

Up vax coverage, safeguard girls from cervical cancer in South East Asia

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JNU V-C urges students to end hunger strike

JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Ꭰ Pandit on Wednesday met the students protesting against the university's alleged unresponsive attitude to their various demands, including increasing scholarship amounts, and urged them to end their hunger strike which entered the 10th day.

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Gandhi & Kharge on 2-day J&K visit

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday on a two-day visit to J&K to take stock of the party's preparations for the upcoming assembly poll in the UT and explore a likely alliance with NC.

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Ban Kangana film: SGPC

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday demanded an immediate ban on the film ‘Emergency', which he held portrays the character of Sikhs in a wrong way.

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Will Govt Pay Heed To Sane Advice?

Two well experienced and highly placed dignitaries, the former Vice president M Venkaiah Naidu and the Chief Justice of India Justice Chandrachud have made very timely and significant observations which merits the immediate and serious attention of the Governments in the States and at the Centre.

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Around 1.30 lakh applications resolved: Sao

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said that 48,000 applications out of around 1,30,000 applications were resolved during the Jansamasya Nivaran Pakhwada, which was held from July 27 to August 10 in the urban areas of the state.

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Shah in line to be ICC chairman PTI November. Barclay was

Current ICC chairman Greg Barclay (pic, below) on Tuesday opted out of a third term following the end of his tenure on November 30, fuelling speculations on BCCI secretary Jay Shah's (pic, right) future at the sport's governing body.

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Doeschate wants Indian batters to buck up against spin bowling

Traditionally strong against spin, India lost wickets in a heap in SL series

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Hayden backs Kohli, Smith

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith would be more than keen to stamp their authority in the upcoming BorderGavaskar series in which runs would be \"at a premium\", feels Australian great Matthew Hayden.

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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.