The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - October 26, 2024

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October 26, 2024

Germany triples visas to 90,000

Inviting German businesses to invest in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said there is no better place for investment than India and this is the right time to join the country's growth story.

1 min

Both Senas play hardball

Even as MVA and Mahayuti seat jigsaw falls in place; it is 90-90-90 for MVA

1 min

SC upholds quashing of Rhea LOCs

Calling it \"frivolous\", the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea of the CBI challenging a Bombay High Court order that quashed the Look Out Circulars (LOC) issued against actor Rhea Chakraborty and her family in relation to a probe into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

1 min

Miffed Muslim leaders plan for tactical voting

Community's poor representation, as revealed by major parties' nominations in assembly elections, is under scrutiny in Mumbai

2 mins

SP bares its fangs, demands five seats

Irked by the tiresome delays in finalising the seat-sharing, the Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) has served a day's ultimatum to the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to take a decision, failing which it would go solo in the state Assembly elections.

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In a democracy, there will be differences: Venugopal at CEC

The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress met again on Friday evening to discuss the candidates for the seats which the party would be contesting in the Maharashtra assembly elections. The party had announced its first list of 48 candidates for elections to the 288-member house on Thursday.

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Ashish Shelar files papers with rehab promise

Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar filed his nomination for the Bandra West constituency on Friday with prayers at Siddhivinayak temple.

1 min

Pvt school teachers rue govt's poll-duty order

Hundreds of them receive notice for allegedly skipping training session; say election work disrupts academics

2 mins

Lured into video chat, man loses ₹29.28 lakh in sextortion

During the call, the woman appeared nude and encouraged the complainant to do the same; interaction was recorded by her

1 min

3 killed as car crashes into dumper on Vashi bridge

In two other incidents, security guard mowed down by school bus, speeding car hits elderly woman

2 mins

Jemimah's father finally breaks silence

The Mumbai police have launched a probe into the alleged religious conversion controversy involving Khar Gymkhana and Ivan Rodrigues, father of cricketer Jemimah. Meanwhile, Ivan has issued a statement refuting the allegations. The gymkhana revoked Jemimah's honorary membership after her father was accused of conducting unauthorised religious activities on the club premises.

1 min

Man with epilepsy tries to 'kidnap' girl at hosp

Sharad Shetty, a health activist, has claimed that on Thursday, a man tried to abduct a girl at the Aundh District Hospital (ADH).

1 min

TINGRE VS PATHARE

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) renominated incumbent MLA Sunil Tingre from the Wadgaon Sheri Assembly constituency in Pune on Friday. He will face off against Bapusaheb Pathare of the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP.

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MSRDC awards ₹4.7k cr LOA to Pune's RSIIL

Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd (RSIIL), a leading infrastructure company based in Pune, has announced that it has received the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from MSRDC for two major infrastructure projects: the Pune Ring Road and the Jalna-Nanded Expressway.

1 min

Young speakers shine at TED-Ed

Virendra Nirmalkar, founder of VSPEAK, provided a unique platform for students aged 8 to 16 years to express their thoughts, research and real-life topics on TED-Ed, an educational platform, at the Symbiosis Auditorium in Viman Nagar.

1 min

PCMC launches initiative to boost voter turnout

A comprehensive scheme has been designed to boost voter turnout in the Pimpri, Chinchwad and Bhosari Assembly constituencies. Additional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Khorate announced that an effective public awareness programme is being implemented to enhance the voting percentage in the city.

1 min

4 arrested for kidnapping

A man was rescued within 10 hours of his abduction in Maharashtra's Latur, leading to the arrest of four persons, a police official said on Thursday.

1 min

Security heightened in Antarwali Sarati

Security was tightened in Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra's Jalna district on Thursday after a death threat was issued to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange through social media.

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I don't take any poll lightly, says Munde

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, who is re-contesting the upcoming state Assembly polls from his Parli seat, on Thursday said no election is easy and he does not take even a local poll lightly.

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India's forex reserves drop $2.16 bn to $688.26 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by $2.163 billion to $688.267 billion for the week ended October 18, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.

1 min

Govt doubles loan limit under Mudra Yojana to ₹20 lakh

The government has doubled the loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) to Rs 20 lakh to promote entrepreneurship in the country.

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Govt launches 21st Livestock Census

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Friday launched 21st Livestock Census, to be conducted till February next year at a cost of Rs 200 crore and said the availability of precise data will help the government frame policies for ensuring health security of animals and achieve higher growth in the sector.

1 min

Job creation, redefining skills most pressing global issues: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called job creation the most pressing global issue, given the continued economic headwinds and rapid technological changes that are reshaping the skills needed for youth to enter the job market.

1 min

IDBI Bank Q2 profit jumps 39% to ₹1,836 cr

IDBI Bank on Friday reported a 39 per cent surge in net profit at Rs 1,836 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 on the back of improvement in interest income.

1 min

BoB Jul-Sep PAT up 23%

Bank of Baroda on Friday reported a 23.2 per cent growth in September quarter net at Rs 5,238 crore, but announced a marginal reduction in loan growth target for the fiscal year due to challenges on garnering deposits.

1 min

No proposal from RIL, says techie who is ready to sell JioHotstar domain

The anonymous techie, who has registered the JioHotstar domain, is willing to sell it to Reliance Industries at one-tenth of the original asking price but is yet to receive any proposal from billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate.

1 min

JSW Steel Q2 PAT falls over 85% to ₹404 cr; output up 7% to 6.77 MT

Steelmaker JSW Steel on Friday reported a steep fall of 85.43 per cent in its consolidated net profit at Rs 404 crore in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal, affected by lower income.

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BPCL posts ₹2,297.23 crore net profit in Jul-Sep quarter

State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Friday reported a steep 72 per cent drop in net profit in the September quarter, as refinery margins fell and marketing margins shrunk.

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Markets likely to remain volatile next week

We hope you and your family are safe and in good health! Samvat 2080 was a good year for the investors. During Samvat 2080, the Indian stock markets made record highs, with Sensex surging over 14,806 points or nearly 22.7%. The NSE Nifty 50 also jumped 4,874 points or nearly 25% during the past year. Both the indices saw their best Samvat after 4 years.

1 min

India's Electronics Manufacturing: Powering the Digital Future

The electronics industry in India has been experiencing robust growth over the last decade, driven by a booming consumer base, favourable government policies, and increasing investments from global and domestic players.

1 min

Mid-air panic as Vistara makes emergency landing

The Vistara Airlines flight UK-829 on its way from Delhi to Hyderabad had to make an emergency landing at Jaipur airport on Friday after a passenger suffered a panic attack.

1 min

Begging a business to make money

A recent survey of beggars in the city by the District Urban Development Authority (DUDA), the Municipal Corporation, and the Social Welfare Department has revealed some surprising facts. Many beggars are financially better off than professionals. Some even possess smartphones and PAN cards.

1 min

Poll ticket on sale

Cong using sale's money for election: Assam CM

2 mins

RPSC hiring junked due to mass cheating

After a report of mass cheating, the Rajasthan Public Service Commission has cancelled the Recruitment Examination of Revenue Officer (RO) Grade-2 and Executive Officer (EO) Grade-4. RPSC secretary Ramniwas Mehta said that the Commission had conducted the RO and EO recruitment examination for 111 posts on May 14, 2023.

1 min

Goa's industrial zones new hotspots for sex trafficking

DATA REVEALS HUGE SURGE IN 'ACTIVITIES'

1 min

Two incidents expose ambulance failures at South Goa hospital

DEPENDENCE ON 108 SERVICE OFTEN LEAVES PATIENTS STRANDED

2 mins

Firecrackers to cost more this year

Firecrackers Price increased by 2-3 percent this year says K Venugopal, President, Telangana Fireworks Dealers Association

2 mins

Nationwide livestock census begins

The 21st All-India Livestock Census commenced in NTR District on Friday and will continue till February 28, 2025. District Collector Dr Nidhi Meena urged officials to ensure a successful completion of the enumeration process.

1 min

Cancer hospital coming up in Kurnool

The state-level cancer hospital in Kurnool will soon be made operational for the public, announced T.G. Bharat, the Minister of Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing, on Friday. The minister, along with the District Collector P. Ranjit Basha and other officials, visited the hospital, which is located within the premises of Kurnool Medical College, to inspect the facilities.

1 min

CM Siddaramaiah's wife grilled in Muda 'scandal'

LOKAYUKTA| Swamy, Devaraju faced music earlier

1 min

NDA pick & JD(S) leader Nikhil files nomination

JD(S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Friday filed his nomination for the November 13 Assembly by-polls from Channapatna, a seat vacated by his father and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy after being elected to Lok Sabha, amid a show of strength along with alliance partner BJP.

1 min

Minister launches food testing centres

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao inaugurated India's first rapid food testing centre at the Mall of Asia in Bengaluru, allowing the public to test the quality and safety of various food items in real time.

1 min

Congress rebel candidate files nomination for Shiggaon seat

Congress is once again facing the spectre of infighting, this time in the Shiggaon constituency, where party rebel Azeempeer Khadri has filed his nomination as an independent.

1 min

Rajyotsav to be held from November 4 to 6

This year, Chhattisgarh's Rajyotsav will not be officially celebrated on November 1. Instead, a mega fair will be held in Nava Raipur from November 4 to 6, in which progress has been made in the state since its birth will be displayed and celebrated in a grandeur fashion.

1 min

Discontent in Cong, Kanhaiya withdraws on last moment

Following the nomination of Congress candidate Akash Sharma for the Raipur South Assembly by-election, internal party tensions surfaced on Friday.

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4 days Agri Carnival - 2024 concludes

The four-day Agri Carnival 2024, featuring the \"National Farmers' Fair and Agricultural Exhibition,\" organized by Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, concluded on Friday at the fair-grounds of IGKV. Dr. S.S. Tuteja, Director of Extension Services at the university, informed that approximately 25,000 farmers from various districts of Chhattisgarh participated in field tours and exhibitions over the four days, along with around 3,000 students from various schools and colleges benefiting from the event. Self-help groups at the farmers' fair sold products worth over 5 lakh.

1 min

ASP ASSAULTED IN BALRAMPUR

■ One agitating woman beats female ASP with slippers ■ Crowd pelted stones on police ■ Baghel demands resignation of HM

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PM Narendra Modi to visit state on Oct 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than ₹4800 crore in Amreli district, including around 1600 development projects across Amreli, Jamnagar, Morbi, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Junagadh, Porbandar, Kutch, and Botad districts during his upcoming visit in Gujarat on October 28.

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Unstitching poverty with Khadi weaves

weaving prosperity

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Spanish PM to visit state

Gujarat is poised to strengthen its role as a key player in India's growing trade and economic relationship with Spain, as the state welcomes Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón. His visit, for the inauguration of the Tata-Airbus manufacturing facility in Vadodara, marks a significant milestone in Gujarat's efforts to foster deeper bilateral cooperation.

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SGCCI, AIAI sign MoU

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) and the All India Association of Industry (AIAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purpose of promoting Small and Medium Industries (MSMEs).

1 min

50 Bangladeshis detained in Ahm

WHAT ARRESTS EXPOSED | Gang involved in forging documents, human trafficking

1 min

Homoeopathic Medical College interns take oath

Aarihant Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Institute (AHMC&RI), part of Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University recently hosted the oath-taking ceremony for the Batch 2019 internship students recently, at Swarnim Startup & Innovation University.

1 min

HC asks Ahmedabad collector to apologise

The Gujarat High Court has directed the Ahmedabad Collector to issue an apology to a 65-year-old man after he was falsely accused of illegal land ownership.

1 min

Delhi Police arrests Surati in visa scam

Delhi Police has arrested Pratik Shah from Surat in connection with a Canada visa scam, where forged visa stickers were used to send illegal immigrants abroad. Shah was found in possession of 14 fake visa stickers.

1 min

Batteries of 17 e-vehicles worth Rs 1.5 lakh stolen, case registered

A band of thieves entered a vehicle yard in Misrod on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday and stole batteries of 17 electric cars, the police said on Friday.

1 min

Four killed, 3 injured as car, truck collide head-on

Eight killed, five injured in three separate accidents in Ujjain, Mandsaur, Guna

1 min

Renovated CMHO office in ruins, officials mum

Rs 11L spent on renovation work

1 min

CS to excise comm: You should have been in IT dept

Excise commissioner Abhijeet Agarwal's suggestions have impressed Chief Secretary (CS) Anurag Jain so much that he wanted to know from where he studied.

1 min

HC junks Shivraj, VD's petitions in defamation case

Cong MP Tankha had filed suit against three BJP leaders

1 min

'Zakir Naik's remarks distressing'

Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, in a recent letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed his concern regarding the remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their faith during his visit to Pakistan as a state guest.

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Past can't be changed: King Charles on slavery reparations

King Charles III told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa on Friday that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain's former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

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Turkiye tries to revive Black Sea proposal

Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan had proposed reviving contacts on Black Sea shipping, according to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but said that he had not yet had time to study the documents.

1 min

Israeli strikes kill 38 in Gaza

TROOPS STORM HOSPITAL | Patients, staff, displaced people detained: Medics

2 mins

Israel to pass Bill to ban Unrwa

Worsening relations between the United Nations and Israel appear to have reached a nadir with the imminent passage of a Bill in the Israeli Knesset designed to make it impossible for the UN relief and works agency for Palestinians (Unrwa) to operate in Gaza and West Bank.

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Obama, Harris sway to Springsteen's tune at Georgia rally

The stars came out in support of Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Thursday, with less than two weeks left before the elections. For the first time she shared the stage with former US president Barack Obama and iconic musician Bruce Springsteen in the battleground state of Georgia. She will also be joined by singer and actress Beyoncé at a rally in Texas.

1 min

The no-nonsense SUV

What better way to truly put the Honda Elevateis driving dynamics to the test than an adventure to Kolli Hills for a pure mountain pass driving experience

2 mins

Reaching new heights

The new Hyundai Alcazar for 2025 marks a proper step forward for the popular three-row sport utility vehicle (SUV) and it has a lot of surprises in store. We drove it in the midst of the beautiful Aravalli Hills in Udaipur

5 mins

Canada-India visa dispute escalates

Diplomatic tensions complicate travel plans and visa processing

2 mins

Gefran stands out in mining technology...

Kalpesh Desai, Managing Director, Gefran India, talks about industry trends

2 mins

OPENAL CHATBOT PASSES BIAS TESTS, BUT USERS SHOULD STILL BE WATCHFUL

The complex math-based systems that buzz away at the heart of modern AI systems require huge amounts of data to train them to be useful when users ask for help.

1 min

Deepa joins hands with Onir

Ace filmmaker Deepa Mehta has joined hands with director Onir to present his next feature film, We Are Faheem & Karun, a touching queer love story set in the Gurez Valley of Kashmir.

1 min

Santner matches Washington effort

Scalps career-best figures of 7/53 to give his side a chance to win series

1 min

Pranavi tied 7th; Tan, Hewson share lead

Talented golfer Hitaashee Bakshi produced the day's best card, a solid four-under 68, but it was Pranavi Urs who emerged as the best-placed Indian, sharing seventh place after the second day of the Hero Women's Indian Open here on Friday.

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