The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 04, 2024

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November 04, 2024

Movie director dies by suicide

Noted Kannada film director Guruprasad, 52, known for his critically acclaimed box office hits like Mata, Eddelu Manjunatha and Director's Special was found dead in his apartment on Bengaluru outskirts.

1 min

Nawab Malik: I am not a Mahayuti candidate

Nawab Malik, NCP leader and candidate from the Mankhurd Shivaji constituency, stated on Sunday that he is a candidate of his party, not of the Mahayuti alliance.

1 min

INS Vikrant fund case: Clean chit for Somaiya, his son

The police submitted a 'C summary report', indicating that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate any wrongdoing

1 min

Lad supports MNS candidate in Mahim

As Sada Sarvankar, Shiv Sena candidate from Mahim, is firm on contesting election and in no mood of withdrawal of his candidacy, BJP MLC Prasad Lad has extended his support to MNS candidate Amit Thackeray in Mahim.

1 min

Bawankule warns rebels of suspension

On the final day for filing nomination papers, both official and rebel candidates from the BJP submitted their nominations, heightening tensions within the party.

1 min

Police undertake tenant checks to identify criminals

Following revelations that the shooters involved in the Baba Siddique murder case rented a house in Kurla to plan the assassination, the Tilak Nagar police in Chembur have launched a house-to-house verification drive across their jurisdiction to identify any criminal elements or activities.

2 mins

Jarange to back Parvati and Daund candidates

Mumbai: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday said he would support two candidates from Parvati and Daund in the November 20 assembly polls, though he said their names will be disclosed later.

1 min

'Merit, loyalty not rewarded, I see Cong's doom'

Ravi Raja, 64, was a prominent Congress leader who was elected to the BMC continuously for five terms. Raja recently sent shockwaves by ending his 44-year association with the Congress and joining the BJP.

3 mins

Man loses ₹7L after clicking on .apk file

A 36-year-old man from Wadala lost Rs 7.24 lakh after clicking on a malicious file with android package kit (.apk) extension.

1 min

Sufis unveil nationwide drive against Sar Tan Se Juda 'gang'

RELIGIOUS DEBATE | Initiative after two members of Sufi organisation attacked

1 min

'Bomb hoaxes may be targeting the economy'

Aviation experts feel that the bomb threats that have been targeting domestic and international flights across Mumbai and the country could be a deliberate attempt to destabilise India's economy by disrupting the aviation sector's contribution to the country's financial growth.

1 min

Suspect behind bomb hoaxes authored book on terrorism

Top police official tells FPJ that Jagdish Uikey's motive behind the hoax threats was to gain attention

1 min

No tetrapods near Parsi Gate: BMC over sea access concerns

Parsis who visited the site recently said that a mud embankment and tetrapods will block seawater from reaching the steps

1 min

Disruptions in BEST bus service due to employees' strike

On the occasion of Bhai Dooj, the BEST bus service experienced disruptions as employees protested the non-payment of their Diwali bonuses.

1 min

CR festival spl trains today

Central Railway is running Diwali/Chhat Puja festival special trains to various destinations daily in view of the huge demand from passengers travelling during the festival season.

1 min

Youths will decide future Nanded MLAs

The assembly polls, along with the Lok Sabha by-polls, will be held in the Nanded district on Nov 20.

1 min

NCP (AP) officials resign en masse

The officials of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Physically Challenged Persons' Cell officials resigned en masse on Oct 31. They have submitted their resignation to the senior leaders.

1 min

Commodity prices to drop through 2026 amid stabilising supply and demand shifts

The commodity prices in the international markets will decrease by 5 percent in 2025 and 2 percent in 2026, following a 3 percent decline this year, reaching their lowest levels since 2020, the World Bank Group said in its October edition of Commodity Market Outlook.

1 min

US Election, Fed Interest Rate Decision, FIIs Trading Key Mkt Movers This Week

The November 5 US presidential elections, Federal Reserve interest rate decision, trading activity of foreign investors, and the upcoming quarterly earnings from domestic firms are the major triggers that would influence sentiments in the equity market this week, analysts said.

1 min

FMCG cos worry over high inflation, squeezing urban mkt; hint price hike

COSTLY AFFAIR | Day-to-day items to get expensive

2 mins

Sebi proposes ₹1 cr minimum investment, mandatory demat form for securitized debt instruments

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed a minimum ticket size or investment threshold of Rs 1 crore for the RBI-regulated originators and unregulated entities engaged in securitisation activities.

1 min

Lower sales realisation hit margins of cement makers in Q2

The industry faced challenges such as extended monsoon, floods, and a slow pickup in govt demand

1 min

Maruti Suzuki looks to cash in on 'few lakh marriages' in Nov to carry festive sales momentum

With a record October month behind, the country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is banking on a \"few lakhs marriages\" slated for November to carry forward the festive sales momentum, according to a senior company official.

1 min

People will get 7kg ration instead of 5kg, says Jharkhand CM

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said people will get 7kg of ration instead of the existing 5kg a month under the public distribution system (PDS) if the JMM-led alliance is voted to power.

1 min

Comic arrested for 'reckless' driving in Hyderabad

PORSCHE CRASH

1 min

BJP's women-centric manifesto

JHARKHAND ELECTION | Apart from giving ₹2,100 per month to each woman, saffron party promises pucca houses to 21 lakh families

2 mins

2 Delhi traffic cops dragged for 20 metres

HIT-AND-RUN CASE

1 min

No conspiracy behind Bandhavgarh elephant deaths, says official

A high-level team sent by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav to the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) following the death of 10 elephants has not come across any \"conspiracy theory”, one of its members said.

1 min

ED files charge sheet, 14C issues fresh advisory

New Delhi: Close on the heels of PM Modi urging people to guard against the menace of 'digital' arrests, probe agencies said they are taking action against this category of cyber crime with ED filing a charge sheet in one such case and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C) issuing a fresh advisory.

1 min

Pappu Yadav claims suspicious man did recce of Bihar house

Independent MP Pappu Yadav expressed concerns over a new incident on Sunday, a day after the Purnea Police arrested a man allegedly involved in threats issued against him.

2 mins

Delhi air quality worsens, AQI worst in country at 382

Delhi's air quality was on the brink of the 'severe' category on Sunday with an overall AQI reading of 382—the worst recorded in the country for the day.

1 min

Himalayan glacial lakes saw 10.81% area expansion from 2011 to 2024: Report

Glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region saw a 10.81 per cent increase in area from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, signalling a heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), according to a government report.

1 min

Actor-politician Vijay's party takes on DMK, BJP

Actor-politician Vijay-led Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam on Sunday brainstormed its way forward in electoral politics and targeted DMK and BJP-led governments at the state and Centre over a host of issues.

1 min

Yogi meets PM Modi and Nadda

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday called on prime minister Narendra Modi in Delhi for a meeting, which comes amid the state government's preparations for the Mahakumbh in January and the November 13 assembly bypolls there.

1 min

Traders, vigilantes’ standoff may extend beef shortage in Goa

Consumers in Goa will have to bear with shortages of beef as the standoff between traders and vigilantes which has disrupted supplies to local markets is showing no signs of ebbing.

1 min

Power load enhancement nod granted to Colva STP, paves way for its launch

MARGAO Sewerage Infrastructure Development Corporation of Goa Ltd's (SIDCGL) power load enhancement request for the 7.5MLD Colva Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) has finally found favour with the Power Department.

2 mins

Carriage arrives, work underway to give it solemn look: Fr Falcao

Unlike previous Expositions of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier, this time the Relics will be carried in a carriage, in a solemn procession from the Basilica to the Cathedral on the inaugural day and then again from the Cathedral to the Basilica on the closing day of the Exposition.

1 min

Coastal clubs keep beats booming continue to disrupt lives of locals

MOST FIND LOOPHOLES TO ESCAPE NOISE CURBS

1 min

Two K'taka boats seized for illegal fishing in Goa waters

In a significant operation, two boats from Malpe, Karnataka, were apprehended for illegally fishing in Goan waters, specifically near Nerul.

1 min

Cams at key Old Goa locations on cards

In preparation for the upcoming Exposition of St Francis Xavier's relics, the Exposition Committee has decided to install CCTVs across major strategic points at Old Goa to ensure safety of the pilgrims.

1 min

Yadadri power plant to be completed by May, 2025: Bhatti

■ Estimated a demand of 22,288 MW by 2028-29 and 31,809 MW by 2034-35 ■ To generate 20,000 MW of green energy to prevent pollution

1 min

HMWSSB extends OTS Scheme

Telangana Government on Saturday showed the green signal to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) request of the extending One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme to pay the long pending water bills without any interest and penalty.

1 min

Love for Cow foundation team meets MIM chief

Members of different animal welfare organizations met with Hyderabad MP & AIMIM party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday at MIM party office here and presented him \"love for cow\" memento.

1 min

Death of 10 elephants: Two forest officials suspended

CM ACTION | Ex-gratia increased to Rs 25L for death in man-animal conflict

2 mins

MPPSC to conduct series of interviews for next 5 months

Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is going to conduct interviews over the next four to five months, starting from Monday.

1 min

Action against 650 antisocial elements, criminals

Police took action against over 650 antisocial elements and criminals during the combing patrolling in the city on Saturday night.

2 mins

MP is developing at a fast pace, says Silawat

Water resources minister Tulsi Silawat highlighted Madhya Pradesh's fast-paced development during the state's 69th foundation day celebration at Ravindra Natyagrah on Sunday.

1 min

NCB in search of mystery man

Accused men had disclosed names of several people linked to them

1 min

100 suffer eye injuries in B'luru due to firecrackers, kids worst hit

More than 100 people in the city were taken to eye hospitals after getting struck by firecracker bursts on the occasion of Deepavali recently.

1 min

BJP urged to release documents

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) spokesperson M Lakshmana on Sunday urged BJP leaders to release all supporting documents, including the list of beneficiaries who have all obtained sites under the controversial 50:50 site allotment scheme in Muda.

1 min

Channapatna: Kumaraswamy's Muslim outreach rudderless

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured that the notices would be withdrawn and that no one would be evicted, but the Opposition NDA has continued its protests.

2 mins

Biker dies in Bengaluru mishap as he flees robbers

A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru on the night of October 25, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old bike rider, Rohan Jayakrishnan.

1 min

Punjab farmers up in arms

For late sowing of rabi crop farmers would be tempted to clear the fields by burning stubble, further deteriorating air quality

3 mins

It's not perfect, but democracy is the best instrument we have

Democracy is about reconciling individual goals with collective good, liberty with order, and short-term needs with long-term prosperity

3 mins

Fluoride-free water on Don's agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Donald Trump has promised to put in charge of health initiatives, said Saturday that Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office.

1 min

Kyiv holding back powerful Russian offensive

Ukrainian forces are restraining one of Russia's most powerful offensives since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion on its smaller neighbour, the top commander of Kyiv's forces said on Saturday.

1 min

India A lose by seven wickets amid ball change controversy

India A wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was embroiled in a ball-change controversy, facing accusations of \"inappropriate behaviour\" during their seven-wicket defeat to Australia A on the final day of the first Unofficial Test here on Sunday.

1 min

Your US Application: Thorough research leads to best-fit university

For Indian students aspiring to study in the United States, the journey is both exciting and challenging.

4 mins

Students embrace new SAT format, manage resources

SAT CHANGES | Interview With College Board Head

4 mins

SRK thanks fans for birthday love

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan celebrated his 59th birthday on Saturday, with thousands of fans gathering outside his residence, Mannat, in Bandra, Mumbai, to mark the occasion.

1 min

In a first in 91 years, India whitewashed 0-3 at home

LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS IN 1933

1 min

AI-driven attacks top cyber-security risk

Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven malicious attacks were the top emerging cyber-security risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to a new report.

1 min

Les alle historiene fra The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

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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.