The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 23, 2024

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October 23, 2024

Ok to fail in Class X maths and science

To ease pressure on Class X students who are weak in maths and science, the revised State Curriculum Framework for School Education (SCF-SE) - which was approved earlier this month - has proposed that state board students who don't pass in these subjects and get at least 20 marks in the SSC exam can take admission in Class XI.

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Bottled-up Waqf anger: TMC MP is suspended

It was a chaotic Tuesday at the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) hearing on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 when Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee smashed a glass bottle on the table, injuring himself during a heated argument with BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

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Nominees hop on and off

It is beginning of the silly poll season when politicians cast aside their ideological baggage and cross over on impulse, guided by the political headwinds.

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Deshmukh book to unravel 'conspiracy' against him, MVA

Former home minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday said he will soon come out with a book detailing the \"conspiracy\" against him by framing him on \"false\" charges and to expose those who worked to dislodge the MVA government.

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Ideology left by wayside in scramble for power

ASSEMBLY ELECTION | Principles and loyalty get a burial as changing parties, and preserving one's interests, become the order of the day

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Malik starts campaign even before name is announced

MLA starts organising meetings in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar, from where he is planning to contest this time

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Raj Thackeray's son to contest from Mahim

Amit Thackeray, son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, will contest the election from Mahim constituency.

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Malik starts campaign even before name is announced

MLA starts organising meetings in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar, from where he is planning to contest this time

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NGO's manifesto lists challenges facing city

The NGO Praja Foundation on Tuesday launched the 'Maharashtra Manifesto: Target Set for 2024-29', to address governance challenges facing the state's urban centres.

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Bail to Sachin Waze in corruption case

Union government said it has no objection to dismissed police officer being released on bail

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Firing practice at a waterfall; ₹60k in acct of 10th accused

Days after NCP leader Baba Siddique's fatal shooting, the crime branch's probe has revealed that the three killers practiced firing at a village in Karjat in mid-August and then at a waterfall near Palasadari village in Karjat-Khopoli in September.

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Book Siddiqui for defaming state police

Hindu Janjagruti Samiti (HJS), a right-wing organisation, has written to the Mumbai police chief and state director general of police (DGP) to book actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ankur Singh, the owner of Big Cash Poker.

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Dharavi entrepreneur owes it to upskilling

In the narrow lanes of Dharavi, where dreams often struggle to survive under the burden of daily survival, Piyush Lavngare's story is one of quiet resilience.

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What's all about Bro Manuel Ministries that cost Jemimah Khar Gymkhana membership

Recently, Khar Gymkhana revoked the honorary membership of woman cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, saying that her father, Ivan, flouted the club's norms and hosted religious services at the gymkhana.

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MMRDA to expand rly flyover near Shahad station

The Mumbai Metropolitan Development Region Authority (MMRDA) will soon commence the expansion work of the railway flyover near Shahad railway station on Kalyan-Ahilyanagar, and has floated a tender of Rs320 crore.

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Mobile tower on bldg with school to go after 11 years

SAFETY FIRST | Locals say tower was erected illegally; forged documents used; BMC to oversee removal; cops to provide help

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Merc driver arrested for student's death

A day after a 27-year-old man driving a Mercedes hit a 21-year-old biker, resulting in his death in Thane, the Crime Branch Central Unit of Thane police arrested the accused on Tuesday.

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City police dog Oscar retires today

Oscar, a dog from the bomb detection and disposal squad of the Mumbai police, is retiring today.

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2 commit suicide on railway track

In a shocking incident, two individuals died by suicide in the early hours of Tuesday after lying down on the railway tracks in front of a moving train near Pune Railway Station.

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Rise in Pune home registrations in Q2

The city of Pune, including Pimpri-Chinchwad, has reported a strong surge in registered home sales value for the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2024, according to the latest report from Square Yards.

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Youths should be aware of rights and duties: Swami

\"The facilities, education, employment and other requirements we are getting today are only due to democracy. The youths should be aware of these rights and responsibilities,\" said District Collector Dilip Swami.

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NAAC peer team starts assessment at BAMU

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Team started the assessment of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) on Tuesday. The team will assess the university until Oct 24. It is for the fifth time that the NAAC is assessing BAMU.

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‘6 OB processing plants at various stages of installation’

The government on Tuesday said six overburden (OB) processing plants and OB to manufactured sand (M-sand) plants are currently at various stages of installation within the public sector coal and lignite undertakings.

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Adani Group to buy CK Birla Group firm Orient Cement for ₹8,100 cr

Adani Group on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire CK Birla group firm Orient Cement Ltd in a deal valued at Rs 8,100 crore, as billionaire Gautam Adani-run conglomerate snaps up smaller rivals to challenge India's top cement maker UltraTech.

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HDFC AMC onboards ONDC to give access to mutual fund investments

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd has announced its onboarding on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), becoming one of the first Asset Management Companies (AMCS) to join hands with this revolutionary network.

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Mahendra Turakhia Honored by Chief Minister Shinde for Excellence in Social Work in Maha

In a ceremony held in Mumbai, distinguished philanthropist and social worker Mahendra Turakhia was honored by CM of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde for his outstanding contributions to society.

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52nd AGM of The Bank of India Officer's Asso - Mumbai & Goa Unit

The Bank of India Officers' Association Mumbai & Goa Unit held it's 52nd AGM on October 20, at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir Bandra, welcoming around 1100 officers gathered from Mumbai as well as far flung pockets of Goa & Raigad.

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Rail Chaupal Organized at SSS Hubballi Railway Station

As part of Indian Railways' ongoing Swachhata Abhiyan 4.0, a Rail Chaupal was organized at SSS Hubballi Railway Station under the leadership of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Harsh Khare.

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Special Task Force to monitor govt hosps

As promised, the state government on Tuesday issued a notification to form a Special Task Force to take care of the security issues of government hospitals, doctors and also patients.

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Centre launches international blocking system

In another initiative to protect citizens from cyber fraud, the minister of communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday launched the 'International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System' which identifies and blocks the incoming international calls posing as Indian phone numbers.

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'"'LOO LOOT' BJP'S POLL GATHA"

DELHI ELECTIONS | BJP makes 'missing' luxurious items from former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's Sheesh Mahal toilet a poll issue

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Secularism means to live and let live: SC in madrasa case

Observing secularism means to \"live and let live\", the Supreme Court on Tuesday said regulating madrasas was in the national interest as several hundred years of the nation's composite culture could not be wished away by creating silos for minorities.

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Officers acting as BJP agents, says SP

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that government officers are acting like BJP workers to ensure the party's victory in the upcoming byelections.

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Man who raised pro-Pak slogan, salutes Tricolour, chants Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Following MP High court's bail condition man salutes Tricolour 21 times saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' at police station in Bhopal Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Following the direction of Madhya Pradesh High Court, a man, who received conditional bail in case of raising anti-national slogan, reached Misrod police station in the state capital Bhopal on Tuesday and saluted the Indian national flag 21 times repeating 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' each time.

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WB, Odisha gear up to face Cyclone Dana

PREPAREDNESS | Educational institutions closed, airport and railways alert in place

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Centre nod for 50 NH projects in Manipur

In a major infrastructure push in the northeast, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved 50 National Highway projects of 1,026 km length in Manipur.

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HC alarmed over water, electricity connections

The High Court of Bombay at Goa conducted its first hearing in a suo motu petition regarding illegal constructions pan-Goa with arguments focusing on the scope of Panchayat Raj Act, the powers of Panchayats and failure to act against rampant violations.

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Heritage Policy: Focus on unlocking Goa's hidden treasures

Identifying, notifying and preserving tangible and intangible heritage and historic monuments situated on private properties apart from revenue generation by way of imposing entry fees would be the focus areas of the State's first Heritage Policy, which is currently in drafting phase.

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Over 1,000 staff due for transfers in Police Dept

REPORT SHOWS CONSTABLES TO HIGH RANKING OFFICERS

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Nod for deck beds at turtle beaches, but until sunset

After initially saying no to deck beds at the Morjim and Mandrem beach stretch which were designated as turtle nesting sites and silent zones, the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has now permitted five deck beds per shack along these coastal belt, with a rider that the same needs to be removed before sunset.

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Kala Academy Task Force red flags renovation work

A day after the preliminary inspection, the State government's Task Force Committee on Kala Academy decided to rope in experts to resolve issues at the iconic venue, while expressing utter disappointment on the quality of repair works.

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KTR files defamation case against Minister Konda Surekha

As announced earlier, BRS party working president KT Rama Rao on Tuesday filed a criminal defamation case in the Nampally Criminal Court alleging that State Minister Konda Surekha made controversial and defamatory comments against him and damaged his reputation.

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Minister Satya Kumar Yadav promises aid to affected farmers

State Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has assured to provide necessary assistance to farmers who suffered crop losses due to unseasonal rains.

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AP to be India's drone capital: Babu

Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that Andhra Pradesh would become the drone capital in the country in days to come. Recalling Andhra Pradesh's role in India's IT revolution, Naidu emphasized the state's ability to adapt to emerging technologies. He highlighted the successful use of drones during the Vijayawada floods, demonstrating their potential applications in various sectors.

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BJP moves EC, seeks disqualification of MP

The BJP on Tuesday approached the Election Commission with a demand to disqualify Congress Bellary MP E Tukaram, alleging illegal money was used to influence voters in his constituency during the Lok Sabha polls, and he did not show the actual expenditure incurred in the election.

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NMIT, BTP collaborate to host i-solve hackathon

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), in collaboration with the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), hosted the 'i-Solve' National Hackathon on October 18th and 19th, 2024, aimed at addressing Bengaluru's traffic congestion.

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Bellary MP's wife Annapurna will fight from Sandur: Siddaramaiah

Congress has decided to give Sandur ticket to Bellary MP E Tukaram's wife Annapurna while candidates for Shiggaon and Channapatna will be decided later, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday, noting that the party has made all necessary preparations for the November 13 Assembly bypolls in these segments.

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"I don't even own a house, Oppn making false claims'

Siddaramaiah's wife, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, Devaraju -- from whom Mallikarjuna Swamy purchased land and gifted it to Parvathi -- and others are named as other accused.

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Governor urges youth to foster service

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka emphasized the importance of instilling a sense of service and humanity in the youth to contribute to societal betterment during the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh State Level Junior Red Cross Training cum Goodwill Camp, organized by the Indian Red Cross Society in Durg on Tuesday.

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Illegal Arms Supplier Receives VIP Treatment in Custody

Lokesh Aggarwal, also known as Sonu, an alleged supplier of illegal arms to the Professor Gang in Raipur, has reportedly been seen receiving VIP treatment while in judicial custody at government-run Dr. Ambedkar (Mekahara) Hospital.

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De Beers diamonds to have origin data

De Beers-sourced diamonds over 0.5 carats in polished size will now have data about its origin

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State bags 'National Water Award'

ACHIEVEMENT | 5K water conservation and rainwater harvesting structures set up, micro-irrigation systems to cover 2.8 lakh hectares of agricultural land

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Surat keeps alive unique Sadeli craft

The academic community's efforts to revive traditional crafts and handlooms have always proven highly effective, contributing significantly to the conservation and promotion of India's rich cultural legacy.

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Man poses as judge, holds court

Morris Christian began a fake court, where he 'ruled' on land disputes

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Alarming surge in Ahm road accidents

The city of Ahmedabad is witnessing a worrying surge in road accident cases, with an average of 75 people getting injured in vehicle accidents every day.

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2 killed, 16 injured after blast at Ordnance Factory in Jabalpur

Madhya Pradesh General Officer Commanding, Lieutenant General PS Shekhawat with others inspect the site where a massive blast occurred at Ordnance Factory in Khamaria, in Jabalpur on Tuesday

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Hunters shoot blackbuck, carcass found in farmland

Incident took place in outskirts of Bhopal

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The dangers of overconfidence and complacency in the Congress

The challenge for the Opposition is to confront not only the BJP but also its own shortcomings

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The politics of procreation

Chief Minister MK Stalin of Tamil Nadu is not exactly known for cracking jokes.

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US Polls: Battleground States Key To Who Will Be President

With just two weeks left for Election Day, all eyes are on the battleground states that would decide who will occupy the White House next year. Both Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic Party's Kamala Harris are essentially tied in five critical battleground states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and North Carolina, according to The New York Times. Georgia and Arizona are the other two swing states.

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Blinken in Israel as war rages on

CLAIMS AND COUNTER-CLAIMS | Hezbollah targets military base near Tel Aviv after IDF missiles damage Beirut hospital, where thirteen were killed

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Selection battle for one spot

SECOND TEST | Ten Doeschate admits Rahul or Khan can make way for Gill

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'We're here to make amends,

Australias Cummins aims to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy from India for the first time in over a decade

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‘New Zealand must adapt quickly’

Mitchell says about spin-friendly surface that beckons at Pune

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Sports fraternity expresses surprise and helplessness

The Glasgow Games will feature 10 sports compared to 19 in 2022

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Medal prospects hit hard

BODY BLOW | 2026 Commonwealth Games drops hockey, wrestling from roster

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Adolescent obesity leads to peer pressure and depression, Explains Doctors

They face a lot of bullying, teasing, and abuse.

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Mark your calendars

ana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma will be seen together in Gadar 2 director Anil Sharma's new film Vanvaas, the release date of which was announced on Monday. The film will hit theatres on December 20.

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Anil Kapoor rejects ₹10 crore ad deal

Anil Kapoor has turned down a lucrative Rs 10 crore deal to endorse a popular pan masala brand.

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Britney Spears marries herself

American pop singer Britney Spears, post her divorce from ex-husband Sam Asghari last year, has now shocked fans as she has 'married herself'.

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Ready To Help End Ukraine War: PM To Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands ready to provide all possible cooperation towards ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way to bring peace to the region.

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Vada Pav is Big B's favourite

In the upcoming episode of 'Kaun Banega _Crorepati 16', megastar Amitabh Bachchan reveals his guilty pleasure food.

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INDIA CONTINUE WINNING RUN

Three-time champions India defeated hosts Malaysia 4-2 to continue their unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup junior men's hockey tournament in Johor Bahru (Malaysia), on Tuesday.

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Puneri Paltan's win streak

Puneri Paltan have been one of the best units in the first week of season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) and head coach BC Ramesh is understandably mighty delighted about that.

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