The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 23, 2024

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December 23, 2024

GROUP GATE CRASHES AT ARJUN HOUSE

A group of people, purportedly from Osmania University, on Sunday barged into Pushpa 2 film actor Allu Arjun's Jubilee Hill residence in Hyderabad.

1 min

NO ONE NATION, ONE POPCORN: GST MUDDLE

Salted to caramelised confusion: Every unnecessary complexity undermines GST's credibility and original purpose

3 mins

Cong hits out at tweaking of poll rules

Amendment prevents public inspection of CCTV camera and web footage of polling booths as well as video recordings of candidates

1 min

Thackeray cousins break the ice at family wedding

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray, who heads the MNS, came together at the wedding of the latter's nephew in Mumbai on Sunday.

1 min

The end of an era: India Post abolishes Book Post service

On December 18, 2024, India Post arbitrarily discontinued its ‘Book Post’ service, shocking book lovers and the entire book industry.

2 mins

Changing lives of women, one handmade bag at a time

They say children learn from their parents, and also give direction to the personality traits of the young ones. Vikhroli resident Manisha Katke grew up watching her mother helping women in her neighbourhood, an experience that impacted her deeply.

2 mins

National Consumer Day for justice

Why December 24 is celebrated as National Consumer Day? Has the Consumer Protection Act succeeded in protecting consumers? Do Consumer Courts offer speedy and simple redressal of consumer complaints? How can long delays in Consumer Courts be avoided?

2 mins

22 girders launched in expansion drive

The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has achieved a milestone in the Kalyan-Badlapur quadrupling project by completing a critical 2-hour, 25-minute operation between 1.25 am and 3.50 am.

1 min

It's now as bad as Delhi: Aarey protestors

On their 121st week of protest to save the Aarey forest, citizens who gathered on Sunday morning drew attention to Mumbai's worsening air quality.

1 min

PMC initiates deep cleaning drive in Bhawani Peth

In line with the \"Swachh Survekshan 2024\" initiative, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has successfully organised a large-scale deep-cleanliness drive in Bhawani Peth and surrounding areas early on Saturday morning.

1 min

PCMC issues construction guidelines

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has introduced a series of new stringent measures to ensure sustainable and ecofriendly construction practices.

1 min

NCP (SP) leader indicates solo journey during BMC polls

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) (NCP-SCP) Pune city president, Prashant Jagtap, on Sunday, made it clear that his party is ready to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections solo if their alliance partner, Shiv Sena (UBT), decides to go alone.

1 min

TRAFFIC CONGESTION TRIGGERS CONCERNS

BHIMTHADI JATRA | Traffic police claim situation under control

2 mins

Illegal dumping in Mula-Ramnadi provokes outrage

Illegal and unethical debris dumping in the Mula-Ramnadi has provoked widespread public outrage, with residents and activists accusing local authorities of violating court orders and jeopardising public safety.

2 mins

Litterateur Gore passes away

Renowned litterateur Balbhimraj Gore (77) passed away at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after a prolonged illness on Dec 20.

1 min

Rlys' switch to accrual-based accounting to boost multilateral, green financing: ICAI

Indian Railways has successfully transitioned to an accrual-based accounting system, a move expected to enhance financial transparency and ease resource mobilization from multilateral agencies and green financing, according to a top official of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

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FPIs pull out equities worth ₹976 cr this wk

After two weeks of buying, FPIs turned net sellers in Indian equities this week, with a net withdrawal of Rs 976 crore amid a strengthening US dollar and steady rise in US 10-year bond yields, impacting investor sentiment.

1 min

IOC probes allegation of US firm bribing its officers

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has begun a probe into allegations of a US speciality chemicals firm bribing its officials 15 years back to obtain contracts to supply catalysts, according to a company's regulatory filing.

1 min

'Bilateral investment treaty and FTAs are two separate pacts'

Demands of certain developed countries from India to negotiate 'investment protection' elements under an FTA is inappropriate as negotiating the matter as part of a separate chapter under the trade pact could have larger and detrimental implications, source said.

1 min

Govt to infuse ₹500 cr in IFCI to improve its financial health

The government has decided to infuse Rs 500 crore capital in state-owned IFCI to improve its financial health ahead of the company's proposed restructuring and consolidation into a group.

1 min

Why Indian students choose the Philippines for medical studies

The Philippines has marked a significant step in its sector of medical education by giving its final nod to alter the Philippine Medical Act.

2 mins

431 arrested in child marriage crackdown

The Assam Police, in the third phase of its ongoing crackdown on child marriages, have arrested a staggering 431 individuals and registered 345 cases across the state.

1 min

Ancient stepwell unearthed in Sambhal dist

A stepwell, approximately 125 to 150 years old and covering an area of 400 square metres, was unearthed during excavation in the Laxman Ganj area of Chandausi here, an official said.

1 min

New ‘darshan’ system in Puri Jagannath temple

The Odisha government is going to introduce a new system in the Jagannath temple, Puri, to provide devotees better facilities to have ‘darshan’ of the deities, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Sunday.

1 min

Forced conversions: ST commission reacts sharply

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has taken strong exception to reported forced religious conversion of a tribal woman.

1 min

Rahul attacked like a bouncer, say BJP MPs

WOOING DALITS | AAP boss Kejriwal's massive scheme just ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, BJP questions timing

2 mins

'Kashmir militant' held in Bengal

A suspected member of a militant outfit in Kashmir Valley was arrested in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Sunday.

1 min

Fare discrepancy: Kerala tourists accuse Margao bus conductor of overcharging

Police intervene after uproar, locals demand action

1 min

Citizens, politicos step up demand for western bypass link opening as traffic woes worsen

HUGE SERPENTINE QUEUE OF VEHICLES AT BELEM-NAVELIM JUNCTION HAS RESULTED IN TRAFFIC SNARLS IN LAST FEW DAYS; CHOCK-A-BLOCK SITUATION ON EASTERN BYPASS

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Finally, Margao's western bypass set to open today

WELCOME RELIEF AGAINST TRAFFIC CHAOS

2 mins

72-year-old engineer's inspiring stall at book fair catches eyeballs

Dasari Amarendra started reading when he was a child and began writing in 1989. Till date, he has 18 books to his credit and loves interacting with youngsters to instill the reading habit

1 min

IcfaiTech launches VLSI centre

Ajai Chowdhary emphasized the critical role of VLSI technology in shaping the future of electronics and computing and in shaping the country's digital landscape

1 min

Vyshya Limelight Awards for women 2024 to be presented today

17 Vysya women will be recognised and honoured by eminent people as part of the community outreach program in recognition of their excellence

1 min

Prakasam District hit by tremors again

Residents of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh experienced a second consecutive day of minor earthquake tremors on Sunday.

1 min

Sahitya Sammelana concludes with pro-Kannada resolutions

The three-day 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana concluded on Sunday evening after adopting several pro-Kannada resolutions.

1 min

What explains Congress' stance on Panchamasali quota demand?

The ruling Congress' handling of protests by Panchamasali-Lingayats demanding greater reservation benefits can be understood in the light of a few concerns.

2 mins

Farmers must develop value added products

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene, Chamarajanagar district unit chief Honnur Praksh on Sunday advised farmers to develop value added products, besides finding consumers and markets for their products as such measures are a must to improve profitability.

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'Regular practice of yoga must for good health'

Karnataka State Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University of Mysore Prof Nagesh V Bettakote on Sunday said that practicing yoga daily has proved to be beneficial in many aspects including ensuring the mental and physical well being of practitioners.

1 min

CM announces separate secretariat for the Kalyana-Karnataka region

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday confirmed that the Kalyana-Karnataka region would get its separate secretariat.

1 min

2 held for possessing Chinese manja

Dhar police arrested two persons for possessing and selling banned Chinese manja, or synthetic thread.

1 min

'Nath sect explained real meaning of yoga to world'

CM announces construction of ghat on Narmada bank in Jarrapur village

1 min

Dare gone wrong: Two sisters die by consuming poison

Two sisters died on Sunday by consuming poison as a joke while daring each other, Najirabad police said here on Sunday.

1 min

Hon'ble MPs let down makers of Constitution

People expect maturity from their representatives —not pushing and shoving like obstreperous children fighting over candy

2 mins

Priyanka takes a leaf out of Indira Gandhi's global copy book

The symbolism and messaging in 'Palestine' and 'Bangladesh' bags are more important than the optics

3 mins

CHRISTMAS MARKET 'ATTACKER' A PUZZLE

GERMAN POLICE BAFFLED | Says suspect an anti-Islam activist who had made online death threats against citizens

2 mins

Israeli strikes kill 28 in Gaza

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli airstrikes overnight and early Sunday morning have killed at least 28 Palestinian people.

1 min

Trump may ask Panama to hand over canal

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday accused Panama of charging excessive rates for use of the Panama Canal and said that if Panama did not manage the canal in an acceptable fashion, he would demand the US ally hand it over.

1 min

Tiger Woods and son Charlie share the lead

Tiger Woods and 15-year-old son Charlie ran off five straight birdies on the back nine for a 13-under 59 in the scramble format, giving them a share of the lead in the PNC Championship in Woods’ first competition since back surgery in September.

1 min

Dubai to host India matches in CT: Sources

Dubai has been locked in as the neutral venue to host India's matches in the Champions Trophy with a semi-final and the final also to be staged in the UAE if Rohit Sharma and Co qualify for the knockouts.

1 min

A carrom ball that bowled everyone: Narendra Modi

PM writes to off-spinner Ashwin on his retirement

1 min

India lift Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup after beating B'desh

Opener G Trisha made a doughty fifty before the leftarm troika of Ayushi Shukla, Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia spun web around Bangladesh batters as India scored a 41-run win to emerge champions in the inaugural Women's T20 U19 Asia Cup here on Sunday.

1 min

Actor, Not Influencer

Mihir Ahuja talks about his career, industry experiences and plans for the New Year

2 mins

Kate brings Lee Miller's story

Kate Winslet opens up about financial struggles, dedication behind 'Lee' biopic

1 min

Salman & Honey's 30 minutes

Salman Khan reveals Yo Yo Honey Singh composed Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan song in just 30 mins

1 min

Why Whisper?

Contrary to its name, Whisper has never been hush-hush about the subject of menstruation.

3 mins

36CR INDIANS COVERED BY GOVT HEALTH INSURANCE

31K HOSPITALS EMPANELLED

1 min

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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.

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