The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 27, 2024

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December 27, 2024

Gentle Exit of a Giant Reformer

If a nation has to be reminded that the Prime Minister doesn't inevitably signify brute power and crafty political manipulations, that the Prime Minister can be an embodiment of erudition and grace, you don't have to dig deep into history to discover a Jawaharlal Nehru. You found Manmohan Singh barely a decade ago, a leader whose wisdom and humility accorded dignity to politics that has degenerated so much as to evoke ridicule, fear and suspicion from the masses.

3 mins

AAP trains gun on Maken, gives Cong 24 hrs to act

Threatens to rally INDIA Bloc against Congress a day after Ajay Maken terms the alliance a mistake

2 mins

BJP stumps Cong over map gaffe

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday criticised the Congress for displaying at its plenary session at Belagavi in Karnataka posters in which the map of India with Mahatma Gandhi's image allegedly excluded the regions of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin.

1 min

Noted Malayali writer Nair cremated with state honours

MT Vasudevan Nair, a legendary figure in Malayalam literature, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91, was cremated with full state honours at the Smrithipatham Crematorium in Kerala on Thursday.

1 min

Teachers Will Have Big Role in Next Century, Says RSS Chief

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has emphasized on the role of teachers in the 21st century with science poised to get more and more disruptive and even dangerous.

1 min

'Hope when history is written, it'll be kinder to me'

THE SCHOLAR, THE ECONOMIST AND THE UNLIKELY STATESMAN

3 mins

Excavation of 'Mrityu Kup' Begins in Sambhal

The administration in this Uttar Pradesh district on Thursday commenced the renovation and excavation of the ancient \"Mrityu Kup\" at Kot Purvi, located within the Sambhal Kotwali police station area.

1 min

12-yr-old attacked by unleashed German Shepherd

A 12-year-old boy, Ayush Kirte, was attacked and injured by a German Shepherd near BMC School No. 02, Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar, Ghatkopar East, on Thursday afternoon.

1 min

City eats dust, doctors warn against outdoor life

RUN FOR LIFE | Situation particularly dangerous for those suffering from asthma or COPD; children, elderly also at risk

2 mins

Bizman dies at Bandra rly stn, Maha Emergency Med denies report on ambulance delay

The Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) has vehemently denied a report in a section of the press that a 70-year-old businessman, Rama Shankar Singh, died at Bandra railway station on December 24 because its ambulance driver refused to take him to Hinduja Hospital.

2 mins

Govt sanctions ₹5cr to clear arrears of special teachers

The fund to clear the arrears of 52 special teachers under the Central govt's IEDSS programme

1 min

Trust seeks security panel for temples

The third Maharashtra Mandir Nyas Parishad passed a resolution to establish a security committee for each temple in the state.

1 min

Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair-2025 from January 9-11

Hindu spiritual organisations will come together in January for the Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair 2025 at Bangur Nagar, Goregaon.

1 min

Muslims oppose return of 'Satanic Verses'

The Delhi High Court's order to lift the ban on the import of Salman Rushdie's controversial book 'Satanic Verses' has led to heavy opposition from the Muslim community.

1 min

New Govt Unani College to Come Up in Raigad

The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of a new government Unani college in the Raigad district.

1 min

Eatery owners get bail in ₹23L cheating case

Karthik Shetty and his wife Manjula own Idli Guru, a Bengaluru-based franchise restaurant

1 min

BMC levies ₹50L in fines for poor concreting work

BMC requested the Indian Institute of Technology to carry out evaluations after receiving complaints

1 min

Neurosurgeons Ordered to Pay ₹50 Lakh for Medical Negligence

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has dismissed an appeal filed by neurosurgeons of Fortis Healthcare, Jaipur, and held them responsible for medical negligence while treating a patient suffering from 'mobile atlanto-axial dislocation' (AAD).

2 mins

Stock investor buys Worli flat for ₹106cr

Jagdish Naresh Master, a prominent stock market investor and director of Deep Financial Consultants, has purchased a luxury sea-view apartment in Worli for more than Rs106 crore.

1 min

IRCTC Glitch Causes Chaos for Travellers

A technical glitch on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website disrupted online ticket bookings on Thursday, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers.

1 min

Voice cloning scam: 24-yr-old loses ₹7.17 lakh

The Nagpur police have uncovered a new cyber-crime tactic where scammers impersonate bank officials, record the victim's voice during a call, and use it to create fake obscene audio notes.

1 min

Focus will be on rollout of NEP, teacher training

EDUCATION | Chandrakant Patil takes over as min of higher education; Maratha students to get more time to submit docus

1 min

Panvel court clerk held for 'forging orders'

The Panvel City police have arrested a clerk of the Panvel district court, for allegedly forging the order passed for issuing heirship certificates using the signature of the magistrate and court stamps.

1 min

St Jerome Church observes annual feast

St Jerome Church, a Roman Catholic church in Kashimira, Mira-Bhayandar, India, built by Franciscan priests in 1595 during the Portuguese era, celebrated the annual feast on December 26.

1 min

JNPA to cut fuel, noise with Gateway e-ferries

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has announced the launch of an electrical ferry boat from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) to Mumbai next month.

1 min

Goyal to visit Nashik today; onion farmers raise demands

The visit of Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Nashik today is of great significance for farmers.

1 min

Shelter 2024: Nashik sees rise in luxury house demand

Luxurious homes are becoming increasingly popular as consumers explore diverse investment opportunities in real estate.

1 min

RMH patients suffer in cold sans hot water

Patients at the Regional Mental Hospital (RMH) in Pune's Yerwada are facing hardship in the biting cold due to the unavailability of hot water.

2 mins

CM to Decide on 2 Civic Bodies: Patil

Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on Thursday discussed the proposal for two municipalities in Pune city, stating that the final decision on this matter will ultimately be taken by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

1 min

Illegal firearms fuel city's crime

GUN CRIMES | 111 country-made pistols seized, 155 arrested in 2024 alone

1 min

Two minor siblings raped & murdered

In a shocking case, the Pune Police have arrested a 54-year-old man for the alleged kidnapping, rape and murder of two minor girls in the Rajgurunagar area of the city.

1 min

FinMin Lowers FY25 GDP Growth Projection to 6.5%

AFTER JUL-SEP SHOCKER | GDP growth had hit 7-quarter low

1 min

Weddings get glitz back as budgets surge

Marriages might be made in heaven but for those on the earth, the occasion to celebrate the exchange of vows is back to being an expensive affair.

1 min

Exporters Seek ₹750 Crore to Target US to Tap $25 Bn Potential Amid Tariff Threats on China

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of Rs 750 crore for three years to tap USD 25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US President-elect, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose high tariffs on Chinese goods.

1 min

Gilts fall before weekly auction on Fri on slight rise in US yields

India's government bond prices ended lower on Thursday as traders trimmed their holdings to make room for fresh supply of gilts at the weekly auction on Friday, dealers said.

1 min

Acme Solar Holdings gets ₹1,988 cr loan from PFC

Acme Solar Holdings on Thursday said it has raised Rs 1,988 crore from state-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) to fund a 300 MW hybrid project awarded to the company through a SECI auction.

1 min

India on the Global Stage: Sanjaya Mariwala Talks Trade, Leadership, and Opportunity

As I shepherd the IMC, my key objectives are to foster Awakening, drive Advocacy, create Awareness, ensure Alignment, and inspire Actions, aiming to leave behind a legacy of meaningful impact and positive change,\" says Sanjaya Mariwala

7 mins

Tata Group to Create 5 Lakh Mfg Jobs Over Next Half Decade: N Chandrasekaran

The Tata Group plans to create 500,000 manufacturing jobs over the next half-decade in sectors like battery, semiconductors, electric vehicles and solar industries, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Thursday.

1 min

China's Hisense Group to acquire 15-26% stake in Epack's new plant in India

Chinese TV and appliance major Hisense Group plans to acquire a stake of between 15 and 26 per cent in a new air conditioning and washing machine manufacturing plant being established by Epack in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, a top company official said on Thursday.

1 min

Nifty Bank faces hurdle at 51,500 level

Nifty Index opened positive and witnessed spikes twice during the day but remained consolidated for the rest of the session.

2 mins

Agencies in a bind on SC privacy order

The Supreme Court's interim order barring the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from unlocking and examining electronic devices seized from lottery king and the head of Future Gaming, Santiago Martin, has raised concerns among investigative agencies.

2 mins

Dense fog engulfs parts of Rajasthan

As dense fog covered parts of Rajasthan on Thursday, the meteorological department has warned of rain, hailstorms, and an impending cold wave in the coming days.

1 min

Traffic signals at Belem-Navelim road junction non-functional

Guess the status of the traffic signals at the Belem-Navelim road junction after the commissioning of the western bypass?

1 min

Rehabilitated Vasco locals to get titles of ownership

In a major move, the State government has decided to transfer the ownership titles in the name rehabilitated individuals from Sada, Vasco and other locations.

1 min

Energy Minister blames Jagan Reddy's policies for power deficit

Jagan's cancellation of power purchase agreements and his alleged intimidation of solar and wind energy investors led to a loss of 10,000 MW of renewable energy potential.

1 min

Y.S. Sharmila slams central govt over neglect of Vizag Steel Plant

Andhra Pradesh Congress Chief Y.S. Sharmila launched a fierce critique against the central government, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the plight of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, a critical employer of 26,000 workers.

1 min

BJP to protest against Cong meet

The BJP in Karnataka will stage a demonstration at Mahatma Gandhi's statue here on Friday against the ruling Congress for allegedly spending public money to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, the party said.

1 min

Winter Break: Time for holistic growth & bonding

Winter vacations present a golden opportunity for children to step beyond academic boundaries and explore various dimensions of personal growth.

1 min

Amidst sewage, flowers bloom in K-100!

Yellow and red flowers have recently bloomed amidst the sewage inflow in the K-100 canal, a testament to nature's resilience even in adverse conditions.

1 min

Siddu Takes Dig at BJP Over Road Renaming

Mysuru is the home district of Siddaramaiah, who is serving his second term as Chief Minister

1 min

State advances rapidly under Atalji's vision: CM

On the centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Atal Complex project in a state-level program held at Saliya Toli, Jashpur.

1 min

HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Corruption

Allegations of corruption in the Jal Jeevan Mission and a solar light scam in Bastar have prompted the High Court of Chhattisgarh to take suo motu cognizance, converting the issues into public interest litigations (PIL).

1 min

Mahant Opposes Chhattisgarh Civic Bodies Amendment Bill

Former Speaker cum Leader of Opposition in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Dr Charan Das Mahant wrote a letter to Governor Ramen Deka, requesting him not to approve the Chhattisgarh Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill-2024 and Chhattisgarh Municipalities Bill-2024, terming it as against the spirit of Indian constitution.

1 min

Unseasonal rain lashes state

The Meteorological Department has predicted an unusual weather event in Gujarat, with unseasonal rain expected to lash the state for three days starting December 26.

2 mins

Infra Deficiencies Hit Surat Airport's Ops

Surat Airport, hailed as an international airport since December 2023, is grappling with infrastructure deficiencies that hinder its functionality and growth potential.

1 min

Trucks Collide on Ahemdabad-Rajkot Road, 2 Dead

The accident involving 4 HTVs took place when a truck suffered a tyre burst and went out of control

2 mins

New Fleet of 260 Electric Buses for Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad's Push for Sustainable Transit: 1,800 Crore Deal Finalized for 260 E-Buses The Ahmedabad administration has announced the acquisition of over 260 electric buses at a cost of 1,800 crore to enhance public transport services and promote sustainable mobility in the city. This move comes amid concerns over the reduced frequency of electric buses in the city.

1 min

State Unveils Digital Connectivity

The Government of Gujarat has unveiled a series of ambitious initiatives to enhance digital connectivity across the state.

1 min

People Who Live In Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones

This Is What Minister Govind Singh Rajput Said On Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh's Allegations

1 min

Developmental works shall be done in mission mode: CM

MANTHAN | Yadav government deliberates upon how to make state prosperous and ensure benefit for women, poor, youths and farmers

1 min

OPD charges hiked from Rs 10 to Rs 105

Putting an extra burden on poor patients, the School of Excellence for Eye, affiliated with MGM Medical College, has started charging Ayushman cardholders Rs 105 for OPD charges, while earlier it was only Rs 10.

1 min

Violence Supplants Rights: A Disturbing Trend in India

Mob violence replaces peaceful discourse, undermining democracy and endangering judicial independence in India.

3 mins

The dangers of river linking

A river is rarely water-deficient when a nearby river is overflowing. That being the law of nature, the interlinking of rivers—suggested in the 1970s as the garland canal scheme—is akin to whistling in the dark.

2 mins

60 More Civilians Jailed by Pakistani Military Court

A Pakistani military court sentenced another 60 civilians to jail time ranging from 2 to 10 years in connection with attacks on military facilities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023, the military's media wing said on Thursday.

1 min

By '35, Japan to cut 60% of emissions

The Japanese government on Tuesday won approval for a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 per cent by fiscal 2035 from fiscal 2013 levels, but rejected calls for it to pursue a more ambitious target.

1 min

Foiled Kyiv Plots to Kill Sr Officers: Russia

Russia's Federal Security Service said on Thursday it had foiled several plots by Ukrainian intelligence services (SBU) to kill high-ranking Russian officers and their families in Moscow using bombs disguised as power banks or document folders.

1 min

'India needed Rohit to open'

Also wanted to add Washington's variation: Nayar on axing Gill

1 min

Kohli fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct on the first day of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne on Thursday.

1 min

Barnes Start With Big Win in U-13 Category

Loses U-15 match to Delhi; In U-13, Delhi lose to Noida

2 mins

Christophany Best For Feature

The prestigious Western India Race Horse Owners' Association Trophy in Pune takes center stage, promising an exhilarating competition.

1 min

Arjun falls victim to online scam

Arjun Kapoor warns his fans about an ongoing scam, stating that he would never ask anyone to share personal details

1 min

Farewell, Gentleman Prime Minister

DR MANMOHAN SINGH PASSES AWAY AT 92

1 min

Bid for Olympics, mess in IOA, sports bill

Recap of Sports Arena in 2024

1 min

Virat Could Have Avoided Tiff With Konstas

Aus Media Feels Kohli Got Away Lightly

1 min

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