The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 16, 2024

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November 16, 2024

PM is grounded by tech snag, so is Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was hit by a technical snag at Deoghar in Jharkhand on Friday afternoon and he left for Delhi by an Indian Air Force plane, sent from New Delhi, more than two hours later.

1 min

10 infants die in hosp fire

At least ten infants were feared killed in a fire that broke out in the children's ward of the Jhansi Medical College in UP which led to a stampede-like situation in the hospital.

1 min

Musk scouts for high-IQs but no pay

Donald Trump's first appointees - Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy-have started hiring for their newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but applicants must pay for premium membership of his social platform X, to be able to submit their resumes-and the work will be unpaid.

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Amit Shah sets date for 'eliminating Naxalism'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi was determined to amend the Waqf Act despite resistance from key opposition leaders like Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar.

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PACER POCKETS ALL 10 WICKETS

Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj entered the record books on Friday as he became only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to claim all 10 wickets in an innings.

1 min

Congress urges EC to ban PM, Shah for slanderous statements

BAD MOUTH? Party cites PM's statements in Nashik, Dhule and Chandrapur to claim violation of Model Code of Conduct, RPI Act and provision of BNS

2 mins

Archbishop appeals to fulfil sacred duty of exercising franchise

In his election message, Oswald Cardinal Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay, has urged every member of the Roman Catholic Church in Mumbai to vote during the November 20 state polls. He appealed to every Catholic and every Christian, who are registered electors, to participate in the important democratic process.

1 min

Shifting political sands: No takers for historic ground

SHIVAJI PARK NOV 17 RALLY While MNS cites lack of EC nod, Shiv Sena (UBT) says the civic body didn't allow it in the first place

1 min

HC nixes plea challenging Wadettiwar's nomination

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the acceptance of Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar's nomination for the November 20 assembly elections.

1 min

Breach Candy residents release their manifesto

The Breach Candy Advanced Locality Management (ALM) has released its manifesto and demanded their future representative to work towards mitigating the traffic and environmental impact of the Coastal Road.

1 min

Student extorted over pvt video

The police have launched an investigation into a case of cyber-blackmailing where an unknown person attempted to extort money from a 19-year-old student by sending screenshots of an intimate video featuring him and his female friend.

1 min

Bishnoi gang sleeper cells help shooters flee to Nepal: Police

Sleeper cells use local contacts to facilitate crossings; 'dabba calling' allows secure communication with gang

1 min

Cop dies after falling from moving train

A 43-year-old Government Railway Police (GRP) constable died after falling from a local moving train in Kalyan on Friday morning.

1 min

Mith Chowky flyover's southern arm complete

RELIEF BY 2025 | Expected to be operational by Jan; designed with two main arms to ease traffic flow, improve connectivity

1 min

Frauds pose as firm head, dupe senior staff of ₹95L

A 61-year-old man, who works as a chief accountant at a private company, transferred Rs 95 lakh fund to fraudsters who impersonated the firm director.

1 min

'Future of BEST bus service bleak, political will missing'

Commuters say no party has raised the issue, impacting several lakhs

3 mins

Strict rules to curb luring of blood donors with incentives

The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC) has issued a stern directive to all blood centers and blood donation camp organizers, warning against offering substantial gifts to donors.

1 min

Fire in building near Vaibhav Talkies

Upon receiving information about the incident, fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot.

1 min

India-Australia joint military exercise in full swing

'AUSTRAHIND 2024'

1 min

Zunjarrao's ninth poetry collection released in city

Rajendra Shende, the founder and director of the Green TERRE Foundation and a global environmental expert, emphasises the importance of expression in relieving stress in today's fast-paced world.

1 min

DC present during Aaji's home voting

Shakuntala Maruti Anwade, locally known as Shakuntala Aaji, an 86-year-old resident of Shantinagar in Kannad city, exercised her franchise for the Maharashtra Assembly polls on Thursday through the home voting facility.

1 min

Indraprastha Colony residents to boycott polls

LIQUOR SHOP CONTROVERSY | Agitating residents claim their petitions against a hotel have been overlooked by the officials

1 min

Imports from UAE up 70% in Oct to $7.2 bn: Commerce min data

India's imports from its free trade agreement partner UAE have jumped 70.37 per cent year-on-year to USD 7.2 billion in October, leaving a trade deficit of about USD 3.5 billion during that month, as per the commerce ministry data.

1 min

Forex kitty drops by $6.477 bn to $675.653 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 6.477 billion to USD 675.653 billion for the week ended November 8, the RBI said on Friday.

1 min

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

CLSA had reduced its Indian overweight to 10 per cent from 20 percent

1 min

Sebi slaps ₹26 cr demand notice on Reliance Big Entertainment

RHFL FUND DIVERSION CASE

1 min

India, Nepal, B'desh launch first trilateral power flow transaction

Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, jointly inaugurated the first trilateral power flow transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through a virtual event hosted by Nepal's Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation on Friday.

1 min

India mobility opportunity massive, underpenetrated: Uber

Uber believes it has \"barely scratched the surface\" despite the strong line-up of products and services

1 min

Never called Khan 'kulla', says HDK

\"Do the Muslim community who set up scrap yards, puncture shops and sell tyres mobilise money to buy my family?,\" asked union minister HD Kumaraswamy.

1 min

UPPSC announces fresh exams date

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced Dec 22 as the new date for the PCS (Preliminary) exams.

1 min

DRI seizes drugs worth ₹42 crore

Continuing its crackdown on the trafficking in narcotic drugs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers seized 4.2 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 42 crore from a person in Muzaffarpur.

1 min

'Triballistic' & full throttle with barbs and bristles

HIGH-OOTANE SCRIPT | While PM Modi unveils projects to mark Birsa°s 150th anniv, Rahul takes on BJ P°s policies in Jharkhand

1 min

15-day deadline to link Aadhaar & ration card

In a final ultimatum, Goa government has directed all beneficiaries of public distribution system (PDS) to link their ration cards with Aadhaar, within 15 days, failing which their entries from the PDA system would be deleted.

1 min

Board seeks info on Std IX students absent for first semester exams

The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has officially requested information regarding all Class IX students who did not attend the first semester examinations, which were conducted from October 24.

1 min

G V Reddy takes charge as APSFL Chairman

G V Reddy assumed the position of chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Limited (APSFL) on Friday, taking the oath of office at the APSFL office.

1 min

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to lead Maharashtra election campaign

In a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi famously remarked, \"Yeh Pawan nahi, aandhi hai\" (He is not just a breeze but a storm), while introducing Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, actor-turned-politician, and Jana Sena Party chief, Konidela Pawan Kalyan, at an NDA meeting.

1 min

CM to visit Warangal on Nov 19 to inaugurate developmental schemes

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will visit Warangal on November 19 as part of the Praja Palana Vijayotsava marking one year of the government in the state.

1 min

City Police to crack whip on footpath encroachments

CV Anand today tweeted about the need to keep footpaths and pavements free from encroachments

1 min

IIT Madras to collaborate with AP on RTGS

A team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras visited the Real-Time Governance System (RTGS) Central Command Control Center in Amaravati on Friday and expressed admiration for the state government's technological advancements.

1 min

BMRCL wins 'Green Champion Award' for sustainability efforts

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) was awarded the Green Champion Award at the Green Building Congress 2024, held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre on November 15.

1 min

Siddaramaiah will resign as CM before Belagavi session: BJP chief

Vijayendra also alleged that horse-trading was taking place within the Congress party.

1 min

HDK: Let SIT probe CM's bribe charge

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded a SIT probe into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's allegation that BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government in Karnataka.

1 min

'All 5 guarantees active in K'taka, BJP spreading lies'

WAR OF WORDS | K'taka Home Minister allays fears

1 min

Cop arrested for MICA student's murder

The brutal murder of 23-year-old MICA student Priyanshu Jain in a road rage incident has left the city in shock, especially as the accused, Virendrasinh Padhiar, is a police constable with a troubling criminal history.

1 min

9 die of cardiac arrest during Lili Parikrama

The holy tradition of 'Lili Parikrama' in the forests of Girnar has turned tragic as nine pilgrims died of heart attacks in three days.

1 min

Nayanaben Dave returns to her roots

Nayanaben Dave, a 63-year-old Non-Resident Indian (NRI), returned to her roots in Vyara village, Waghodia taluka, Vadodara district, leaving behind a life of luxury abroad.

1 min

'Khatla' embroidery attracts France, Italy

The traditional 'Khatla' embroidery work from Gujarat, particularly known for its intricate 'Zardosi Marodi' designs, is becoming increasingly popular in European fashion markets, according to a report published in a local newspaper.

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Jabil, Gujarat ink ₹1000 cr hi-tech deal

The Gujarat Science and Technology Department and Jabil—a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions—have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining an investment of ₹1,000 crore in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).

1 min

Chhattisgarh Unveils Industrial Development Policy 2024-2030

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai launched Chhattisgarh's new Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 at Mayfair Resort, Nava Raipur.

1 min

Key accused in Jheeram Valley massacre surrenders in Telangana

Manjula alias Nirmala, a senior Maoist operative and key figure in the infamous Jheeram Valley massacre, surrendered before the Warangal Police Commissioner in Telangana.

1 min

Interstate Tribal Folk Dance festival concludes

The two-day Tribal Pride Day and Inter-State Tribal Folk Dance Festival concluded on a high note at the Science College grounds in Raipur.

1 min

Heritage of tribal society has always been glorious: Deo

Chhattisgarh BJP State President and MLA Kiran Singh Dev said in his address that the contribution of Lord Birsa Munda ji in the upliftment of the tribal society will always be remembered.

1 min

BJP pulls ex-CM on liquor app comments

Chhattisgarh BJP State General Secretary Sanjay Srivastava strongly criticized former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's remarks on the launch of the 'Manpasand' app by the Excise Department, calling his comments baseless and hypocritical.

1 min

'Birsa fought against conversion of tribals'

Functions held in Dhar & Shahdol; PM virtually takes part in events across the country

1 min

21 incidents of phone snatching & 1 arrest

Kolar, Chunabhatti and TT Nagar vulnerable

1 min

Dist thrives with dragon fruit cultivation

The cultivation of dragon fruit, known for its unique appearance and health benefits, is gaining momentum in the district.

1 min

AQI @263: A week on, no respite from pollution

CONCERN: Ongoing constructions and vehicular pollution contribute to particle pollution

1 min

"Jaa ke to dekho" campaign for encouraging use of common toilets

IMC sets target of one lakh selfies outside public toilets

1 min

How will dissonance in Trump 2.0 affect the world, and India?

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar opined that Trump's reemergence does not worry India. He may have spoken too soon

3 mins

Will the insidious rhetoric of our political class succeed?

The public is not happy with these comments largely because no one wants to see their lives being disrupted

4 mins

DON'S CHOICES PROVOCATIVE

LOYALISTS FOR TOP JOBS | Trump names his lawyer Todd as deputy attorney general, vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy to head health department

2 mins

Lahore AQI at 1587, 20L ill, seek treatment

The air quality has forced the govt to shut schools while asking offioes to operate at reduoed oapaoity

1 min

Cueist Sachdev breezes past Mehta

Jaising registered his third successive win in Group-C and is in contention of qualifying for the knockout draw. He defeated Nikhil Ahuja 3-1 (34-77, 65-28, 59-36, and 65-20)

1 min

Praiseworthy package

The Emotorad EMX+ is an electric bicycle that prioritizes comfort over everything else. Here is why you may consider it

2 mins

We have a formidable presence in western India

Atul Bohra, Group CEO, Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd, opens about the real estate sector and market trends

3 mins

For a greener constructlon sector

Bhupinder Singh, CEO, bauma CONEXPO INDIA, talks about sustainable practices in construction equipment industry

3 mins

Computers Beating Quantum Tech at Own Game

Earlier this year, experiments shattered expectations by pushing the limits of what classical computing was believed to be capable of. Not only did the old-fashioned binary technology crack a problem considered to be unique to quantum processing, it outperformed it.

1 min

Raj Thackeray: Will he win or not?

Raj Shrikant Thackeray, born on June 14, 1968, at 5:44 pm in Mumbai, is an Indian politician and the founding chairperson of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a regional political party.

2 mins

Effective home remedies to ease pain caused by dry socket

Dry socket occurs when the blood clot either moves out, dissolves or never develops at the site of tooth extraction. It develops after a permanent tooth is extracted.

4 mins

Legal trouble for Badshah

The company hasleve Hed allegations that Badshah has failed to olearthe dues of those involved in the making of the projeot. The matter is Currently with the Karnal Distriot Court

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.

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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.