The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - September 17, 2024

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September 17, 2024

Short & sweet ministerial stints for two chief minister's loyalists

Two staunch supporters of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde MLA Sanjay Shirsat and former MP Hemant Patil - who had deserted Uddhav Thackeray to join the Mahayuti, will get short stints as ministers.

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Kejriwal to quit today, seize high moral ground

While the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday reiterated that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal would resign from his post on Tuesday and the party would then select its new CM, speculation is rife about who that new face would be.

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₹1,500 crore housing grant for mill workers

As the families of mill workers constitute a sizeable vote bank, the political implications of the move are self-evident. The state has never in the past made such a huge allocation, a senior government official told the FPJ.

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Will change in onion policy affect W Maha politics?

The party has now launched a special campaign in many parts of the state to create awareness about the decision

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Jarange is on hunger strike, for sixth time

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil resumed his indefinite fast - the sixth in a year starting at midnight on Monday, demanding the classification of the community as Kunbis under the OBC category.

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After HC rap, SC, ST commission gets a chairperson

Anandrao Adsul appointed as the chairperson of the commission

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Cong's Amin meets DyCM

Senior Congress leader and MLA of the Mumbadevi assembly constituency, Amin Patel, made a surprise visit to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' residence on Monday morning, sparking widespread discussion in political circles.

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Kamalistan wants BMC to acquire studio land, court says can't compel

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mahal Pictures Pvt Ltd, the owners of the famous Kamalistan Studio, seeking direction to the BMC to acquire 9,540 sq mt land owned by the production house in Andheri.

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BMW, Merc race on Sea Link, 5 injured

A family of five i two men, two women, and a child narrowly escaped death early Sunday morning when their WagonR was hit by a BMW and a Mercedes engaged in a high-speed race on BandraWorli Sea Link.

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₹929 cr for clean air but city falls to 28th position

UP IN SMOKE | Study conducted by MoEFCC; evaluators included remedial measures for solid waste burning, road dust

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Disabled clerk gets transfer of choice

Petitioner, who suffers 42% disability, sought transfer closer to home so that he gets family support

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Kolis seek exclusive darshan after facing chaos at Lalbaug

They alleged that they reeled under a stampede-like situation during their visit to pandal on Sunday

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Right to education a statutory right: HC

Asks CEBS to grant admission to Chhattisgarh girl in the unutilised seats reserved for students from J&K

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Saudi cleric panned for Eid-e-Milad comment

Indian Muslim groups have criticised a statement attributed to the Imam of Masjid e Nabawi at Medina, Sheikh Ali Hudhaify, that celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad has no scriptural sanction.

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Dagdusheth for early Visarjan

Continuing the decision taken last year, the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati of Pune will be participating in an immersion procession on Lakshmi Road at the early hour of 4pm this year too.

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Pune Police deploy 7k personnel for visarjan

GANPATI VISARJAN | The security arrangement will involve police personnel, SRPFs, RCPs, QRTs and home guards

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142 missing children reunited with parents

Lakhs of people thronged the heart of Pune city to offer prayers and seek blessings from Lord Ganesha during the Ganeshotsav this year.

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17 roads closed on 17 & 18, use only 'ring road'

In an attempt to manage crowds on Visarjan day, the Pune Police recently announced traffic changes and road closures that will be enforced in a phased manner starting at 7am on Tuesday.

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Dedicated units for women & children

Pune Rural Police is set to establish dedicated units at police stations to address complaints related to women and children to provide a safer and more comfortable environment for them to report crimes.

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BNCA clinches 'Kreate

Kalika Steel

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Water pipe bursts for 3rd time

DISRUPTION | The city receives 100 TMC of water through the damaged pipe

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Sangle wins gold

The 4th South Asian Junior Athletics Championship was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from Sep 11 to Sep 13, with participation from seven South Asian countries.

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Gilts sharply up; investors stock up before FOMC outcome

Prices of government bonds ended sharply higher as investors were keen to stretch their bond portfolios to the maximum to capture a likely rise in prices after the US FOMC's rate decision on Wednesday, dealers said.

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'Rate cut to be based on long-term inflation trajectory'

MPC headed by the RBI Governor is scheduled to meet between October 7 and 9 and take call on interest rate

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Indo Count Ind acquires US-based pillow maker Fluvitex

Indo Count Industries Ltd, a global bed linen player, on Monday said its US-based subsidiary has acquired Fluvitex USA, Inc, a part of Masias Invest SL -- a Spanish textile machinery firm.

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Samvardhana Motherson to acquire 11% stake in Israel's REE

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd on Monday said it will acquire 11 per cent stake in Israel's REE Automotive Ltd for up to USD 15 million.

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Odisha to emerge as Tata Steel's largest investment destination post Kalinganagar expansion

Tata Steel on Monday said Odisha would emerge as the company's single-largest investment destination after the phase-II expansion of its Kalinganagar plant from 3 million tonnes per annum to 8 mtpa.

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RPower bags 500 MW battery energy storage contract

Reliance Power on Monday announced that it has secured a battery storage contract of 500 MW through the ereverse auction (eRA) conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

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Torrent Power commits ₹64K cr investment for green projects

Torrent Power on Monday pledged Rs 64,000 crore investment for green or renewable energy projects having employment potential for 26,000 people.

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No power of attorney executed in favour of Baba Kalyani by his late mother: Grp

No power of attorney was executed by late S N Kalyani in favour of her son Kalyani Group Chairman, Baba Kalyani, and he has nothing to do with any of the litigations that his mother had initiated during her lifetime, the group said on Monday.

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American Chemical Society Student Chapter inaugurated at VIT-AP University

VIT-AP University proudly inaugurated its American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Chapter, marking a new chapter in the university's commitment to advancing education and research in the field of chemistry.

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Cong manifesto vows welfare measures for farmers, women

The Congress on Monday released its manifesto for the assembly election in J&K, promising a slew of welfare measures for farmers, women and the youth.

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PLOT THICKENS: Ayodhya clash over land acquisition

A violent confrontation broke out between farmers and employees of the House of Abhinandan Lodha in Ayodhya, over a land dispute, with accusations of forced occupation fuelling tension.

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Ansari died of heart attack, not poisoning

In the Mukhtar Ansari case, the magisterial inquiry has confirmed that the cause of his death was a heart attack and not poisoning.

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LIFE IN A METRO: MODI BOOSTS CONNECTIVITY

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated phase II of the Metro rail extension connecting the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

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Jupally invited to 19th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates

Minister for Culture & Tourism Jupally Krishna Rao has extended thanks to the Nobel Peace Secretariat for inviting him to the 19th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, scheduled to be held from September 18 to 21, in Monterrey, Mexico.

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Political attacks being carried out in State: Kaushik Reddy

BRS party MLA Kaushik Reddy has blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for the political attacks in the State.

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Rape case booked against choreographer Jani Master

According to the FIR, the victim was introduced to Jani Master in a popular dance show aired on a channel in 2017.

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Rajiv Gandhi's tech revolution helped KTR's political career: CM Revanth

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stated that former prime minister late Rajiv Gandhi's introduction of computer technology laid the foundation for India's technological revolution, which in turn enabled leaders like BRS working president KT Rama Rao to rise in the modern era.

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RSS tries to repair cracks in Karnataka BJP

RSS leader Mukund preached intra- party unity in the lead-up to the local body elections in the state

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Stone pelting on place of worship causes tension

Tension prevailed in the communally-sensitive Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka on Monday after stones were pelted on a place of worship, while two groups exchanged provocative statements elsewhere on the eve of Eid-eMilad, police said.

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Greenman's 'Tree Ganesha' promotes urban forests

In a unique initiative to raise environmental awareness, Viral Desai, popularly known as the Greenman of Surat, has launched his annual 'Tree Ganesha' campaign during the Ganeshotsava festival.

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Police incinerated seized 23,000 kg cannabis

Chhattisgarh police has incinerated the seized narcotics mainly cannabis (Ganja) from districts of Mahasamund, Baloda Bazar, Gariaband and Dhamtari districts falling under Raipur range.

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Naxals kill 'Shikshadoot'

The Naxalites have intensified the bloodshed by showing their barbarity in Jagargunda police station area of Sukma district where they killed a 'Shikshadoot' (Messenger of Education).

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Mandsaur tense after stone pelting on temple

2 hurt in incident

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Sitaram Rasoi to provide food to 800 families during pitrapaksh

SAGAR Sitaram Rasoi plans to feed more than 800 families during pitrapaksha.

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UK, Italy hold talks over curbing migrant boats

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Monday, as the two very different politicians, from left and right, seek common cause to curb migrants reaching their shores by boat.

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PUBG used to plan cop station attack

Militants in Swat have adapted features from the popular video PlayerUnknown's game Battlegrounds (PUBG) to orchestrate an attack on a local police station, Dawn reported.

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Pak teachers plan strike amidst crisis

Pakistan is facing an unprecedented education crisis. As many as 25.3 million children are out of school

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UAE sends food to flood-hit Nigeria

As part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support nations in need around the world, the country has dispatched an aircraft carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Couple accused of murdering teen to steal baby acquitted

Two decades after the mysterious disappearance of 19year-old Amber Haigh, Robert Geeves and Anne Geeves - both now 64 acquitted of murder on Monday, after a high-profile trial.

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Sharma finishes T-42nd, Hojgaard wins

Shubankar ended with a total of 4-over 288 in Irish Open, Rory ends 2nd

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