The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 08, 2024

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September 08, 2024

Pak Army chief admits direct role in Kargil war

After years of denial, General Asim Munir in his Defence Day speech mentioned Kargil along with three wars with India

1 min

'Won't tolerate if anyone calls Shivaji Maharaj a looter'

Being viewed from the prism of English historians: Fadnavis

1 min

Vulture conservation begins in Pench

The Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Saturday launched an initiative for the conservation of critically endangered vultures, under which villagers will dump carcasses of animals at designated places to ensure availability of food for these scavenger birds.

1 min

Fire breaks out at residential bldg in Kurla; 3 injured

Three people were injured after a fire broke out at a residential building in Mumbai's Kurla area, an official said.

1 min

Boeing's troubled capsule returns to Earth empty

Two astronauts left behind in space

1 min

Centre sacks Puja Khedkar from IAS

The Centre on Saturday sacked Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect.

1 min

Six killed in fresh Manipur violence, 3 bunkers destroyed

Six people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday, police said.

1 min

CR to get 1st prototype of Vande Bharat Metro

Central Railway is set to receive the first prototype of Vande Metro train, expected by month end.

1 min

Badlapur shooting: 25-yr-old accused is a history-sheeter

Vikas Pagare, the 25-year-old accused who fired shots at two people at the crowded Badlapur station on Thursday, is a habitual offender, said the police, adding that one of the victims, Shankar Sansare, is an externee.

1 min

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: 10-day festival begins

Devotees perform pran prathistha of Ganesh idols in their homes

1 min

MAHAYUTI: Speaker downplays discord

A day after Maharashtra Minister Gulabrao Patil took a digat Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led Finance Department, State Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Saturday said that everything was going well in the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

1 min

Speeding BMW kills 1; driver at large

As Maharashtra prepares for grand celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi, a tragic accident occurred in Mulund, casting a shadow over festivities.

1 min

Fadnavis claims BJP-NCP alliance will become 'natural'

When the lower rank leaders from the Mahayuti expressed no-holds-barred comments on Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and the alliance with NCP, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the BJP's alliance with the Shiv Sena was natural and the alliance with Ajit Pawar was purely political.

1 min

Dharavi redevelopment project: Centre to give 256 acres of salt pan lands

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) received a major boost on Monday when the Union Cabinet approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai.

1 min

Ghosalkar murder case: Bombay High Court transfers probe to CBI

The Bombay High Court on Friday transferred the probe into the killing of former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) observing that if all angles of a case are not examined as in the present case, ‘it would lead to travesty of justice’.

1 min

IIT-Bombay sees 22% surge in R&D funds

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) witnessed a 22% jump in its research funding, with the institute receiving Rs 700 crore for research and development (R&D) projects in the previous academic year 2023-24. This is a significant improvement compared to 202223 and 2021-22, when the institute got Rs 576 crore and Rs 502 crore for various sponsored and consultancy projects from the government and private entities.

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Rajnath to join BJP's poll campaign in J&K today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive here on Sunday to join BJP's election campaign for the three-phase Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir starting September 18, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrapped up his two-day visit to the Union Territory.

1 min

'Congress to offer good small number of seats to AAP'

The Congress is offering \"good small numbers\" of seats in Haryana to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in an effort to forge a prepoll alliance ahead of the October 5 Assembly elections, state Congress in-charge Deepak Babaria said after a meeting with AAP leader Raghav Chadha on Saturday.

1 min

Viksit Bharat is a shared dream: Prime Minister

PM Modi says students must be groomed and nurtured to become its strong pillars

1 min

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of Andhra

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in nine districts of Andhra Pradesh during the next two days and issued an orange alert in those districts.

1 min

'Would be happy to work under Rahul's leadership'

Manmohan Singh's 11-year-old post. goes viral

1 min

WCC sets the ball rolling for a cinema code of conduct

The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), the platform whose petition led to the setting up of the Hema Committee, on Saturday, gave a clarion call to adopt a Cinema Code of Conduct and sought opinions and views from all.

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Shah says only Centre can ensure statehood restoration in J&K

Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday dismissed the opposition's attempt to revive the autonomy plank during the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls and asked the NCCongress alliance to stop fooling people by promising statehood as only the Centre can restore the status.

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Dissent in BJP spreads as more leaders protest against denial of ticket

With more leaders coming out in open against the denial of ticket to them, the dissent within Haryana BJP seemed to swell on Friday against the party’s first list of 67 candidates for the upcoming October 5 assembly election in Haryana.

1 min

‘Army is strong both on Pak & China borders'

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani-Vice Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army said that the Indian Army is always ready for new threats and the Army is strong in both Pakistan and China borders.

2 mins

WBMC suspends three docs close to Ghosh

West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC), on Saturday, announced the suspension of three doctors who are known to be close confidants of the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Sandip Ghosh.

1 min

Kejriwal involved in criminal conspiracy, says probe agency

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was \"party to the criminal conspiracy\" of the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy since the beginning, the CBI has alleged in its latest supplementary charge sheet in the case.

1 min

Delhi Court issues notice to ED on plea of Mondal

The Rouse Avenue court has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the bail plea of Anubrata Mondal, who is one of the accused in the cattle smuggling case.

1 min

Assam to enforce strict Aadhaar verification

CM says Aadhaar cards will be issued to new applicants only after a no objection certificate is given by district commissioner

2 mins

A DAY OF CELEBRATION FOR MALAYALEES

The Rouse Avenue court has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the bail plea of Anubrata Mondal, who is one of the accused in the cattle smuggling case.

2 mins

Prof's death by swine flu gives jitters to DAVV

Prez is scheduled to attend varsity convocation on September 19

1 min

Singh wants to snatch SC/ST rights for Muslims

BJP’s state unit president VD Sharma has challenged former chief minister Digvijaya Singh’s potency after Singh called Sharma ‘impotent.’

1 min

Hemant, Faggan, Rameshwar eye VD's chair

Lobbying for the post of BJP's state unit president intensifies among leaders

1 min

4 killed, 6 injured in Vidisha road accident 11

Were returning from Bageshwardham

1 min

CM to take stock of major devpt works in city today

Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will take stock of major development works of the city on Sunday morning along with high ranking officials and public representatives.

1 min

CM announces ₹ 1 crore for martyred jawan's parents

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced Rs 1 crore for parents of army jawan Pradeep Patel who died in a road accident in Sikkim's Pakyong recently.

1 min

Cancellation of appointment of 289 B.Ed teachers put on hold

The cancellation of appointments of 289 primary teachers hired based on their B.Ed, has been halted.

1 min

Higher education dept for revival of pittu

Includes pittu into sports calendar

2 mins

State's biggest pookalam made at Mahabali Nagar

The members of Malayalee community in Mahabali Nagar located on Kolar Road have made a huge pookkalam to celebrate the birthday of Lord Vamana and to welcome the King Mahabali on Onam festival on Saturday .

1 min

Techie ready to pay Rs 25L alimony, wait forever for wife to return

IT professional files for divorce 3 months after marriage; hubby unwilling to let go of her

1 min

Starmer is first UK Prime Minister to visit Ireland in 5 yrs

As he continues his drive to \"reset\" relationships with key international partners, Keir Starmer on Saturday became the first British Prime Minister to visit Ireland in last five years.

1 min

Europe endures hottest summer on record, devastating crops, lives

Europe experienced its hottest summer on record in 2024, as intense heatwaves and severe droughts crippled agriculture and led to an increase in heat-related deaths across the continent.

1 min

BIG RELIEF FOR DON

Judge Juan Merchan said that his decision is in part to avoid any appearance affecting outcome of prez race

1 min

IN VIETNAM, 4 DEAD, 78 HURT

Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least four people and injured 78 others after making landfall Saturday afternoon in the north of the country.

1 min

Ukraine shoots down scores of Russian drones

Scores of drones were shot down over Ukraine Saturday as the country continues to face increased long-range bombardment from invading Russian forces.

1 min

N Korea launches more trash balloons towards South

North Korea sent more balloons likely carrying trash toward South Korea on Saturday, military officials said, marking the fourth straight day of the launches.

1 min

August floods cause $280mn damage to B'desh's agriculture

Floods in August have inflicted 33.46 billion taka (US$280 million) in damage to agriculture in Bangladesh's eastern area.

1 min

Aarush, Arnav, Rahasya advance to final qualifying round

The All India Championship Series Junior Tennis Tournament, hosted by Madhya Pradesh Tennis Association at Indore Tennis Club, saw exceptional performances in the boys' 16 years age group qualifying rounds.

1 min

Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema: A soldier's journey

On a quiet October day in 2002, Havildar Hokato Hotozhe Sema faced a life-altering moment during an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir.

1 min

Shubman hopeful of turning around Test fortunes

Shubman Gill credited working on his defensive batting as key to his turnaround in Test fortunes during the England series earlier in the year.

1 min

Vidhi, Parnika, Nitya, Mallika shine with gold

The Indore District Yoga Sports Competition, organised by Indore Corporation Yogasana Sports Association and Shri Vaishnav Academy, concluded with stellar performances from young athletes. Vidhi Chauhan, Parnika Dixit, Nitya Bhadoria, and Mallika Trivedi secured gold medals in the Mini, Sub Junior, Junior, and Senior girls' categories respectively, showcasing exceptional yoga prowess.

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MP State Wushu C'ship kicks off in Seoni

The two-day 25th Sub-Junior and Senior Madhya Pradesh State Wushu Championship commenced on Saturday, organised by the Madhya Pradesh Wushu Association.

1 min

Prachi enters canoe sprint final, Yash Kumar misses out

Indian canoe sprinter Prachi Yadav finished third in her semifinal to qualify for the women's VL2 200m of the Paralympics here on Saturday.

1 min

Got wrapped around their little fingers

How the crustiest of parents become lenient pushovers when it comes to their grandchildren

3 mins

OF BEATS & BOOTS

A multifaceted woman who achieved perfection in everything she dabbled in.

3 mins

Gulzar's magic outside film songs

On August 18, Gulzar Saab celebrated his 90th birthday.

3 mins

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