The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - November 21, 2024

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November 21, 2024

N-WAR J ITTERS GRIP EUROPE

Ukraine uses UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles inside Russian territory for first time

2 mins

Only 51% bite the ballot in city

Good news is an increase Of 3% Over previous election

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Mahayuti gets thumbs-up

EXIT POLLS | Six give it clear majority, two plump for MVA and one proclaims hung house

3 mins

Sule Bitcoin audio possibly AI generated

Various fact-checkers have analyzed viral audio clips linked to a potential Bitcoin scam allegedly involving MP Supriya Sule of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) and Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole.

1 min

CBSE class 10, 12 exams to start on Feb 15

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the Class 10 and 12 board exams will begin on February 15, 2025.

1 min

STATE DOES 'MAHA' BETTER AT 60%

Maharashtra recorded an estimated 60% voter turnout in the election to its 288 assembly seats on Wednesday.

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ADVANTAGE BJP IN JHARKHAND

But a tight race, nevertheless

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Destiny of Year's Word manifests

Shift from its clear, evident & obvious import, has come to mean 'magical thinking'

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Cong candidate seeks FIR against CM for holding rally on polling day

The Congress candidate from Chandivali, Arif Naseem Khan, has demanded an FIR against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for holding a road show in the constituency on the polling day.

1 min

Clashes mar polling day

MAHAPOLL | Polling was marred by incidents of vandalism at Parli and a few places in Beed; it also saw rival party supporters clashing in some places

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Congress' Praniti backs independent candidate in Solapur South

The UBT alleged that Praniti and Sushilkumar Shinde are acting as a 'B team' of the BJP

1 min

Link to ₹6,600 crore scam revealed

Congress leaders slammed the BJP for dragging them in the scam to influence the state polls

2 mins

Apathetic Colaba lives up to its reputation

Colaba, which is known for low voter turnout, maintained its tradition as the constituency saw one of the lowest voter turnouts in the state.

1 min

In high-stakes worli, Aaditya faces a formidable challenge

THREE-WAY OONTEST | For the young legislator, the 2024 election is vastly different from his 2019 campaign, when he secured a relatively easy victory

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Navi Mumbai: 68% cops cast postal ballots

Around 68% of Navi Mumbai police cast their ballots by post, between November 15 and 19.

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In Mahim, residents vote to fix a 'horrible political situation'

Mahim was one of the key constituencies in this election, as MNS president Raj Thackeray's son, Amit, contested for the first time.

1 min

At 61.1%, Bhandup sees highest turnout in city

Party workers encourage Voters to head to the polls, ensuring high engagement from the local community

1 min

Centenarians defy age to set an example for Mumbaikars to follow

The district administration took extensive measures to make the voting process accessible

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Twin-city records 5l.76% turnout

Barring stray incidents of minor skirmishes, between supporters of independent candidate Geeta Jain and her BJP rival Narendra Mehta, elections for the Mira Bhayandar (145) assembly segment was largely peaceful amidst heavy deployment and tight security by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police.

1 min

Two fall for stock investment fraud, lose ₹1.30 crore

In both the cases, victims were lured with high returns on investment

1 min

Andheri East hits 58.52% and West climbs to 53.67%

In Andheri East (constituency 166), the voter turnout reached 58.52%, slightly surpassing its 2019 figure of 53.82%.

1 min

Triumph over adversity celebrated at Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards

The 16th edition of the prestigious Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards, supported by Bajaj Auto, honored persons who have triumphed over profound illnesses and disabilities while contributing to society.

1 min

₹1L aid to widow for husband's wrongful arrest 12 years ago

HC said state has liberty to recover amount from police officer concerned; concerns raised about misconduct

2 mins

KJSIT students shine at Intel AI Global fest

Students from K J Somaiya Institute of Technology (KJSIT) secured the top position in the prestigious 'AI for Accessibility' category at the Intel AI Global Impact Festival 2024.

1 min

Vandre votes: West sees 55.66% turnout, East follows at 50.36%

The Vandre constituencies East and West stood out as critical battlegrounds, with Vandre West recording a turnout of 55.66% and Vandre East seeing a marginally lower turnout of 50.36%.

1 min

In fake order scam, bizman loses ₹12 lakh

The Navghar police in Bhayandar are probing a fraud in which a businessman manufacturing fibre-reinforced plastic tanks fell prey to a ‘fake’ order and lost Rs12 lakh.

1 min

Waive ₹14.3L loan for policy lapse

Panel decision comes after bank failed to inform consumer about halting linked insurance

1 min

'Rare ailment treatment needs boost'

Following the Delhi High Court's direction to the central government to ensure that patients with rare diseases are not denied treatment because of unavailability of medicine, Cure SMA Foundation of India, a parent-led patient advocacy organisation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), extended its support to help the government agencies in hastening the process of medicine procurement.

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Not-for-profit Ummeed to hold golf gala to aid cause of special children

Ummeed Child Development Center, a 23-year-old not-forprofit that has pioneered programmes for children with developmental disabilities, has organised the 'Greens of Hope' golf gala to raise funds for its noble initiatives.

1 min

HC grants bail to same-sex couple in girl's kidnap case

The Bombay High Court (HC) on Tuesday granted bail to a lesbian couple accused of trafficking and kidnapping a five-year-old girl, observing that they \"undertook an illegal approach to satisfy their desire of having a child\".

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Long commute to ease with extra second class bogies

In a move set to benefit scores of passengers travelling in long-distance trains from Mumbai, the Central and Western Railways will add 90 and 84 general second class coaches across 42 and 52 trains, respectively.

1 min

WR, CR fleet additions to improve local travel

PASSENGER COMFORT | While WR will soon commission a new AC rake, CR to roll out non-AC train on Belapur-Uran line

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Bizman from SOBO acquitted in 2016 fake currency case

An employee of the accused's firm had deposited ₹60L in bank; 10 notes were flagged as fake by bank authorities

1 min

Malegaon bank case: Handler held while trying to flee to UAE

Akram Mohammad Shafi, one of the main suspects in the ₹125 crore Malegaon money laundering case, was caught at Ahmedabad airport

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Transgender group boycotts election

Shikhandi Trust, a transgender group in Pune, has boycotted the Maharashtra Assembly elections, protesting the lack of representation of their demands.

1 min

Voters irked over digital ID fiasco

ID CHAOS | DigiLocker ID rejection sparks outrage among city's voters

1 min

MCF hosts yearly 'Balmahotsav'

Like every year, Mukta Charitable Foundation (MCF) recently organised its annual 'Balmahotsav' at Shankarrao Chavan Law College in Pune.

1 min

Legendary artist John Fernandes's masterpieces on display

Vesavar Art Gallery, a premier destination for art connoisseurs, is hosting 'Veritas: An Odyssey of Brush and Soul' — a solo art exhibition featuring the masterpieces of the late John Fernandes, a legendary artist renowned for immortalising human emotion and artistic passion on canvas.

1 min

Democracy discounts for Punekars who have voted

The goal is to encourage residents to vote and take part in the democratic process

1 min

Sassoon doctors perform rare titanium skull implant surgery

In a rare surgery performed at Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) in Pune, a 42-year-old man got a new lease of life when doctors transplanted a titanium skull on his head.

1 min

15 chartered planes, 8 choppers been used

As many as 15 chartered planes and eight helicopters landed and took off from the Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport in Nanded during the election campaigning for the assembly and Lok Sabha by-polls.

1 min

International Men's Day celebrated on November 19

Alike International Women's Day, International Men's Day is celebrated on Nov 19.

1 min

Stones pelted at MLA's son's car

Allegations and violence mar polling in Sambhajinagar East

1 min

Voter booked for viral photo

A voter has taken a photo of himself voting at the Sharda Mahavidyalay in the Parbhani Assembly Constituency, which became viral on social media.

1 min

'China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump'

\"You are seeing the impact of Trump coming in having a positive impact on India-China ties,\" Aghi said

1 min

Coal imports fall by ₹13,629 cr in Apr-Sep

The import of coal by nonregulated sectors and domestic coal-based thermal power plants, for blending, declined by 9.83 per cent to 63.28 million tonnes (MT) from April to September 2024, from 70.18 MT in the same period last year, and by 8.6 per cent to 9.79 MT from 10.71 MT, respectively, the Ministry of Coal said on Wednesday.

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Equity investments in real estate may rise 49% to record $M bn this yr

Equity capital inflows touched $8.9 bn between Jan and Sep, registering a 46% yearon-year growth

1 min

Gen Z and Millennials preferring Index funds over ETFs: Motilal Oswal

India's investment ecosystem is undergoing a seismic shift, with index investing gaining unprecedented traction among investors, says a report by Motilal Oswal.

1 min

Kirana stores losing mkt share to Quick Commerce: Report

The report predicted a 74% growth in the quick commerce segment in 2024, making it the fastest-growing retail channel during the 2023-28 period

1 min

India's GDP growth likely to slip to 6.5% in Sep qtr

ICRA REPORT | Agency maintains its FY25 growth estimate at 7%

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India's Apr-Oct crude oil import bill rises 7.6% to $81.7 bn

India's crude oil import bill in the first seven months of 2024-25 (Apr-Mar) rose 7.6% on year to $81.7 billion, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a report.

1 min

SECI signs MoU with H2Global to promote green H2 initiatives

State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has inked an initial pact with H2Global Stiftung to establish a collaborative framework to promote Green Hydrogen initiatives.

1 min

India sees 40% rise in PE, VC investment at $4.7 bn in Oct

India saw private equity/venture capitalist investments worth $4.7 billion across 91 deals in October, a 40 per cent increase from September, a report showed on Wednesday.

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Paper & paperboard imports rise by 3.5% in Apr-Sep

Paper and paperboard imports rose by 3.5 per cent to 992,000 tonnes in the April-September period of 2024-25, driven by a sharp rise in shipments from China, according to Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA).

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FY25 capex may undershoot Budget estimates: Ajay Seth

India's economic growth may have slowed in the September quarter, but overall there is not much downside risk to 6.5-7 per cent growth projections for the current fiscal year, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said on Wednesday.

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Vedanta Aluminium inks pact with GAIL for supply of natural gas

Vedanta Aluminium on Wednesday said it has entered into a pact with state-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd for supply of natural gas to its smelter at Jharsuguda in Odisha.

1 min

What Germany's Work Visa Increase Means For Indians

To address ongoing labour shortages, Germany is making significant changes to its immigration policies in 2024.

1 min

Adani Green Energy offers dollar bond again after earlier deal postponed

Billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate kicked off a dollar bond sale Wednesday after postponing an offering last month when some investors pushed back on pricing, Bloomberg reported.

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Adani Energy to acquire 100% stake in Pune- III Transmission

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with PFC Consulting Ltd for acquisition of a project special purpose vehicle - Pune- III Transmission Ltd.

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Govt initiative to expedite Chinese technicians' visas providing relief to PLI firms: Official

The government's initiative to expedite visas of Chinese technicians, whose expertise is required in Indian manufacturing firms in the PLI sector, is providing relief to such companies, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

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Pvt consumption back, driving domestic demand: RBI Bulletin

Private consumption is back, driven by festive spending, and the medium-term economic outlook remains bullish as the innate strength of the macro-fundamentals reasserts itself, the Reserve Bank Bulletin said on Wednesday.

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SC allows telecom cos credit of duty on towers, other accessories

In a relief for Bharti Airtel Ltd., Vodafone Idea Ltd. and others, the Supreme Court Wednesday held that telecom companies are entitled to central value-added tax credit of central excise duty paid on towers, their parts, green shelter, printers and office chairs.

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Muthoot Finance Honoured with FICCI Award for Excellence in Women Empowerment

Muthoot Finance, India's No. 1 Most Trusted Financial Services Brand has been conferred with the esteemed FICCI Women Empowerment Award 2024 for promoting Career Development, Skill Development & Mentorship.

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Madhya Pradesh sets new standards in Ease oi Doing Biz with citizen-centric Property Registration Services

India's 154th rank among 190 countries in the World Bank's 20191 \"Registering Property\" parameter reflects the challenges citizens face in property registration.

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EPFO net member addition up 9.33% to 18.81 lakh in Sep

Retirement fund body EPFO logged 9.33% growth in net member additions in September at 18.81 lakh compared to the year-ago month, showed payroll data released on Wednesday.

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Zomato is looking for a chief of staff; 'You will have to pay ₹20L'

Zomato co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal has announced that he is looking for a chief of staff to help him run the company but the role isn't a conventional one.

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50% WFH for Delhi govt staff

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced half of its staff and those of the MCD will work from home as the city continued to battle a high level of pollution with a thick layer of smog over the city that choked residents and kept authorities on toes.

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J'khand 2nd phase: Both camps upbeat

After the second phase of Jharkhand polls, both the NDA and INDIA bloc made their respective claims to win the election.

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All-party meet ahead of Winter Session in Parl

Union minister of Parliame ntary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will convene a meeting with the floor leaders of all political parties in both the houses of the Parliament on November 24, ahead of the upcoming Winter Session which would begin the following day.

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BJP to LG: Probe toilet-fittings funding in Delhi CM residence

Delhi's BJP unit on wednesday urged Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to conduct an investigation into whether former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had installed a gold plated toilet seat and a gold plated washbasin at his official resident from government funds.

1 min

Amid fissures, BJP protest begins against Waqf in K'taka

Differences continue to hurt BJP even as it plans a two-day protest against the Waqf Board claiming lands of farmers', religious institutions and historical places as its own.

1 min

Rajnath, Chinese counterpart hold productive talks in Laos

India and China on Wednesday agreed to work towards a \"roadmap\" for rebuilding mutual trust with defence minister Rajnath Singh calling for drawing lessons from the \"unfortunate border clashes\" of 2020 during talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun.

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India calls for UNSC reform

India is “unsatisfied” with the pace of progress on Security Council reform, the country’s envoy at the UN said, noting that there are countries who prefer the status quo and those that oppose expansion in the permanent category “at all costs” as they feel their neighbours may have a chance to become a member.

1 min

ANF teams search for slain Naxal's aide

Karnataka's Anti Naxal Force (ANF) teams launched a massive searching operation for associates of slain Naxal Vikram Gowda.

1 min

Tu tu main main in UP

Even as BJP’s UP state president Bhupendra Chaudhary launched a blistering critique of SP leader Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of spreading falsehoods and engaging in unethical practices amid the ongoing by-elections in Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh accused the BJP-led administration of using police and officials to prevent SP supporters from voting in the ongoing by-elections for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh.

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BJP stirs row with 'veiled threat'

OF BALLOT & BURQAS | While UP's voter turnout was pegged at a meagre 49% in bypolls, violence marred polling in Meerapur; Palakkad polls 70% while Punjab scores highest with whopping 79%

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'Important to manufacture car sensors domestically'

ISRO chairman S Somanath on Wednesday highlighted the need to manufacture car sensors domestically instead of relying on imports.

1 min

CM for justice to 6 slain abductees

MANIPUR v IOLENCE | Prohibitory orders to be eased for 7 hrs; net suspended for 3 more days

1 min

West Bengal BJP chief held, gets bail

BJP state president and union minister of state for education Sukanta Majumdar was arrested on Wednesday while visiting Murshidabad’s Beld anga where a communal clash took place recently.

1 min

Anmol Bishnoi seeks US asylum

Fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has applied for a political asylum in the US.

1 min

Wheels of justice begins to move in Cunchelim land scam

TWO HELD, FOUR MORE BOOKED; KEY COMUNIDADE MEMBERS, PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS UNDER SCANNER

1 min

Govt directs 50% staffers to work from home

The Delhi government announced on Wednesday that 50 per cent of its staff and MCD employees will work from home until restrictions under the fourth stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are lifted.

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No venue permission granted for Sunburn

The State government submitted to the High Court of Bombay at Goa on Wednesday that it has not granted any venue permission to Sunburn EDM organisers.

1 min

EXPOSITION: THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY BEGINS

DELHI ARCHBISHOP COUTO ACCOMPANIED BY 10 OTHER BISHOPS TO LEAD THOUSANDS AS ST FRANCIS XAVIER'S RELICS GETS UNVEILED TODAY; 8 MILLION PILGRIMS FROM ACROSS GLOBE EXPECTED

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IFFI rolls out to vibrant Indian culture, heritage amidst glitz

FESTIVAL IS INSEPARABLE FROM STATE'S IDENTITY, SAYS SAWANT ON COMPLETION OF 20 YEARS

1 min

Govt mulls further tweak to Coop Societies Act to curb irregularities

SOCIETIES INVOLVED IN MULTI-CRORE FRAUD, SAYS CM: EXPERTS ASKED TO RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS

1 min

HC allows sharing of contact details from Suchana's mobile phone

The High Court of Bombay at Goa has granted permission for sharing contact details (phone numbers) from the mobile phone of Suchana Seth, who is facing trial for the alleged murder of her fouryear-old son at Candolim this January.

1 min

HC reserves orders on ex BRS MLA's plea to quash charges

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday reserved its orders on a petition filed by former BRS MLA Patnam Narender Reddy, who was arrested for the attack on the Collector and other officials in Vikarabad district last week, seeking that the case against him be quashed.

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AP aims to complete Polavaram project a year earlier to deadline

The Andhra Pradesh Government has showed intent to expedite the Polavaram project and complete it a year in advance in 2027 instead of 2028 said, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

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Investments worth Rs 85,000 cr cleared

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) has cleared investments worth Rs 85,000 to create 34,000 jobs.

1 min

UAE becomes favourite destination for Indians

Telugu people who travelled and living in Dubai is almost ten percent that is more than 4 lakhs

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Rahul Gandhi hails Telangana govt's move to make law for gig workers

Noting that the Indian National Congress stands for the well-being of workers, especially in contractual roles, he said the party's manifesto committed to frame a law to protect gig workers and enhance social security

1 min

Process for establishing AP HC bench in Kurnool begins

The Secretary of Law department V Sunitha has written to the High Court Registrar General to furnish the details about the about the cases in the four districts of Rayalaseema Region- Kurnool, Kadapa, Anantapur and Chittoor. With this, the process of establishing a bench has officially begun.

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Karnataka inked MoUs to bring in Rs 46,375 cr investments, says CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the state has prioritised economic development by signing 21 MoUs with various organisations, bringing in investments worth Rs 46,375 crore with potential to generate 27,170 new jobs, since his government assumed office last year.

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Muda case: K'taka CM's brother-in-law deposes before Lokayukta police

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's brother-inlaw Mallikarjuna Swamy has deposed before the Lokayukta police, which is probing the alleged Muda site allotment scam.

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Karnataka CM justifies killing of Maoist leader

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday appeared to justify the killing of Maoist leader Vikram Gowda in an encounter with the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), noting that he faced multiple criminal cases and also chose to ignore the government's direction to lay down arms and join the mainstream.

1 min

AI can assist but can it help create timeless music, asks Ricky Kej

Grammy Award winning Indian-American composer Ricky Kej said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance the power and reach of music but wondered aloud if it can create timeless art.

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Karnataka identifies 22.63 lakh ineligible BPL cardholders; opposition protests list revision

The Karnataka government has identified 22.63 lakh ineligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders in the state, with plans to revise the list, official sources said on Wednesday.

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If India can make rocket sensors, it can also make car sensors: Somanath

He identified a lack of major players and insufficient investment in upstream space capabilities as key challenges.

1 min

C'garh CM Sai bonds with soldiers

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai spent quality time with the soldiers of the CRPF’s Bastariya Battalion at Sedwa camp in Bastar district.

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C'garh CM Sai holds key discussions with Amit Shah

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on wednesday North Block, New Delhi, to discuss key issues related to the state, including development, security, and anti-Naxal strategies.

1 min

HC reserves order on anticipatory bail of ex-Advocate General

The hearing on the anticipatory bail application of former Advocate General Satish Chandra Verma, in connection with the Civil Supplies scam, has concluded.

1 min

Network of cannabis smuggling detected

In Chhattisgarh, a shocking case of ganja (Cannabis) smuggling involving some GRP personnel and senior officers has come to light, with allegations extending to an IPS officer.

1 min

BJP achieves 53 lakh membership: Dev

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Kiran Singh Dev reviewed the ongoing membership campaign, emphasizing its all-inclusive nature and the goal of connecting every section of society with BJP's nationalist ideology.

1 min

Jharkhand, Bihar to get air connectivity from Raipur

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, New Delhi, on wednesday to discuss enhancing air connectivity and developing regional airports in Chhattisgarh.

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C'garh HC seeks detailed report on status of roads

The High Court of Chhattisgarh heard public interest litigations (PILs) regarding the deteriorating roads in the state, including a suo motu petition.

1 min

ACB arrests Joint Director for bribery

A Joint Director from the Fisheries Department, Dev Kumar Singh, was arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.

1 min

Over 7,000 Students Participate in 'Nature Darshan Program' at Nandanvan Jungle Safari

The Nandanvan Jungle Safari in Naya Raipur is gaining recognition as a centre for environmental education.

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New PG seats allocated at Raigarh Medical College

Medical students in Chhattisgarh will now have enhanced opportunities for higher education within the state, thanks to the approval of 3 new postgraduate (PG) courses at Lakhiram Memorial Govt Medical College, Raigarh.

1 min

CM to watch 'The Sabarmati Report'

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is set to watch the Hindi movie The Sabarmati Report.

1 min

Ahd Crime Branch probes PM-JAY scam

PROFITEERING | Death of two patients who underwent angioplasty procedures revealed how some pvt hospitals exploited poor availing the Yojana for financial gain

1 min

Now, NDDB rolls out 'Wheels of cooperation'

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in collaboration with Amul Dairy, Baroda Dairy, Surat Milk Union, Amidhara Fruit and Vegetables Cooperative Limited, Vasudhara Dairy, Godavari-Khore Milk Union, Kopargaon and Sahyadri Farms celebrated the 71st All India Cooperative Week (14 November - 20 November) with the theme \"Role of Cooperatives in Building 'Viksit Bharat,' through the \"Wheels of Cooperation\" campaign.

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Four get 10-yr jail term for ₹2k loot case

In a stern Verdict aimed at curbing rising criminal activities, Additional Sessions Judge Sanjay Kumar Thakkar sentenced four men to 10 years of imprisonment for a Violent loot case involving ₹2,000.

1 min

Sahid Smriti Van Surat's lungs

Residents in and around the Railway Protection Force (RPF) colony in the industrial area of Udhana, Surat are inhaling cleaner air as compared to their counterparts living in other localities.

1 min

ST bus service boost for Metro commuters

The metro train service connecting Motera in Ahmedabad to Sector 1 in Gandhinagar, launched two months ago, has received a significant boost with the introduction of a State Transport (ST) bus service.

1 min

HC notice to Surat police in dog bite case

The Gujarat High Court has taken notice of alleged police misconduct in a contentious case stemming from a dog bite incident in Surat's Althan area.

1 min

7 injured in Surat LPG cylinder blast

About seven youths preparing food for the catering service sustained serious burns injuries in the LPG cylinder blast at Krishna complex in Phulpada area in Surat on Wednesday morning.

1 min

GTU IT head suspended for 'role' in exam scam

The section head for the information technology (IT) department, Keyur Shah, was suspended on Tuesday for his involvement in the CCC (Course on Computer Concepts) exam in Gujarat Technological University (GTU).

1 min

Cabinet nod for Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas with 28 members

Specialists to identify paths taken by Lord Krishna in MP

1 min

School edu dept aims for STARS again despite zero output earlier

The school education department is planning an international visit for its employees and officials yet again, though similar trips in the past had failed to bring changes in schools.

1 min

BSP leader's marital discord with his Congress MLA wife out on streets

Kankar Munjare flies off the handle after seeing his photographs with his wife on her birthday banners

1 min

Assembly to go paperless by next Monsoon session

GOING GREEN | 23 states have signed accord to implement e-Vidhan project in Assemblies and 14 of them have already carried it out

1 min

After many years, Kshatriya leaders, influence in MP Congress declines

Digvijaya, Ajay, and KP are no more as powerful as they were

1 min

Speeding truck mows class X student, injures two others

A rashly-driven truck mowed down a class X girl student and injured two others in Shivpuri on Wednesday morning. The three girls were jogging in preparation for upcoming sports event in their school.

1 min

GIFT City important for making India global financial hub: CM

Yadav Visits India's first such city in Gujarat

1 min

Flights for Gwl, Indore, Ujjain discontinued for want of flyers

The air service under PM Shree Paryatan Vayu Seva has been discontinued for Gwalior, Indore and Ujjain for want of passengers.

1 min

CM watches 'Sabarmati Report' with film artists, Cabinet mins

Special screening at Drive-in-Cinema

1 min

Are politicians' environmental promises only greenwashing?

'Sustainability' is a convenient trope for politicians; it cloaks the social costs of energy-intensive development projects

3 mins

Five mega trends set to drive India's commodity consumption

Stakeholders in the commodity value chain must keep an eye on these mega trends and their impact

4 mins

Trump seeks Nobel for Ukraine move

Putin may be a warmonger, obsessed with reclaiming the Soviet era glory for Russia but even the headstrong autocrat cannot be so foolish as to invite selfdestruction

3 mins

Elon Musk moves SpaceX, X hqs to Texas

Taking to his X handle, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that he is moving the headquarters of both SpaceX and the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to Texas, citing several criticisms he has of California and doing business in San Francisco, Los Angeles Times reported.

1 min

Party consensus must for reforms, polls: Yunus

Chief Advisor of Bangladesh interim government Muhammad Yunus has said that it is the political parties that will decide on the nature and extent of reforms, which in turn will determine how soon the election can be held.

1 min

LA an immigration 'sanctuary': Ordinance

Los Angeles, the second lar-gest US city, is setting itself up for a standoff with President-elect Donald Trump over immigration.

1 min

Israeli strikes kill 19 in Gaza, say medics

Israeli forces killed at least 19 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, including a rescue worker, health officials said, as troops deepened an incursion along the territory's northern edge, bombarding a hospital and blowing up homes.

1 min

12 security men killed in Pak terror attack

Twelve security personnel and six terrorists were killed as a suicide bomber rammed an explosive laden vehicle into a joint checkpost in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the army said on Wednesday.

1 min

10k North Korean soldiers in Kursk

Some of 10,900 North Korean troops sent to Kursk have been fighting in elite Russian airborne and marine units against Ukraine, according to a lawmaker on the intelligence committee of the South Korean parliament.

1 min

McMahon to head edu dept that Trump wants to close

Linda McMahon, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, has been named as the president-elect’s pick for education secretary in his upcoming administration.

2 mins

Putin eyes Trump peace deal

TERMS FOR TRUCE | Officials say Moscow will not accept major territorial concessions and Kyiv must abandon ambitions to join NATO

2 mins

dia retain women's ACT title with win Over Chi

\ champs

1 min

An emotional Nadal retires

The Spaniard loses at the Davis Cup and his country is eliminated

1 min

Hazlewood happy about veteran Pujara's absence

Cheteshwar was rock of Indian batting on previous two tours

1 min

India to wait on Gill until opening Test morning: Morkel

Nitish Reddy one to watch out for, says the Indian bowling coach

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Manpreet feels very lucky

METAL TALK | India star says its a dream to win back-to-back Olympic medals

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Fielding coach Dilip pats Indian players

India's fielding coach T Dilip on Wednesday revealed that he prefers organizing fielding competitions between groups of players at the start of training sessions as it helps set the right tone.

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A Golf Game Driven by Special Purpose

The game tees off a day played in the 2-Man Scramble format, replete with great prizes and special moments

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Vandana to inaugurate Bombay YMCA Meet today

The 47th edition of the State Level Annual competition will be held across four days at Mumbai University Pavilion.

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Messi to play in Kerala

FAN APPEAL | Argentina plan two friendly matches next year

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Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan rewrote rules of television

Ramanand Sagar was struggling with large-screen failures when Bhagwan Shri Ram showed him the way.

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Ocean's hidden battle

Deep Rising is a documentary that takes viewers thousands of meters beneath the ocean's surface, uncovering the vibrant life thriving in the deep seabed—home to millions of undiscovered species and Earth's largest carbon sink.

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AR Rahman divorce hashtag shocks fans

Singer and music Composer and his wife announced their sepa ration On Tuesday after 29 yea rs of marriage

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Ila Arun reveals her admiration for Vidya

The Mumbai Lit-Fest witnessed a remarkable gathering of bibliophiles and literati for the highlight session titled \"Celebrating Women: The Shashi Baliga Memorial Session - My Medley.\"

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Shoojit Sircar's heartfelt reflection

I Want to Talk is also born from his own life experiences, says Shoojit Sircar

1 min

CBSE Class lo, 12 exams from Feb 15

BOARD ANNOUNCES DATE SHEET ALMOST 8 MONTHS IN ADVANCE

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India's lst AI data bank launched

PROPELLING INNOVATION, BOOSTING NAT'L SECURITY

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Sharing each-other's stories ean stop wars between nations

IFPI DIRECTOR SHEKHAR KAPUR SAYS STORIES CONNECT PEOPLE

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INDIA DEFEAT CHINA, LIFT TROPHY

WOMEN'S ASIAN HOCKEY CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT

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