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₹13,966 CRORE CABINET BONANZA FOR FARMERS

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved seven schemes to \"improve farmers' lives and increase their income;\" for this, it has set aside a total outlay of Rs 13,966 crore.

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September 03, 2024
We face life threat from D-gang in jail, say Salman hit men
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We face life threat from D-gang in jail, say Salman hit men

The two men arrested for firing at actor Salman Khan's house in May, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, have alleged that members of D-Company are planning to kill them inside the jail.

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September 03, 2024
But why was IC 814 allowed to leave Amritsar?
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But why was IC 814 allowed to leave Amritsar?

A terrorist is a terrorist is a terrorist, no matter what the assumed name is...

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September 03, 2024
Woman, 28, victim of drunk at BEST wheel, died on spot
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Woman, 28, victim of drunk at BEST wheel, died on spot

A 28-year-old income-tax department employee, Nupur Maniyar, whose motorcycle was hit by a BEST bus that went rogue in Lalbaug after a drunk passenger grabbed control of its steering wheel on Sunday night, was killed on the spot after being run over by the bus.

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September 03, 2024
Fresh coriander chopping hole in house budget
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Fresh coriander chopping hole in house budget

Looking to embellish that bowl of freshly cooked daal/ sabzi with a generous garnish of fresh coriander? You may have to tone down that generous garnish down to a mere sprinkle or simply do without because fresh cilantro is currently wholesaling for an astronomical Rs 100 a bunch.

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September 03, 2024
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ONE ARM OF PRINCESS ST. COASTAL RD OPENS SOON

The one arm of the Princess Street Flyover at Marine Drive to the Worli end of BandraWorli Sea Link (BWSL) is set to open for traffic by next week.

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September 03, 2024
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Sebi chief drew salary from ICICI?

Bank refutes allegation even as Congress seeks her dismissal, asks PM to come clean on appointment

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September 03, 2024
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309-km Mumbai. Indore short cut

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a new 309-km long railway line that would provide the shortest rail connectivity between the major commercial hubs of Mumbai and Indore.

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September 03, 2024
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'After getting a tip-off, top cop became complicit'

It has been alleged that ASP Abhishek Maheshwari received ₹35L every month from the app promoters

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September 03, 2024
'Will go to NCP(SP) if no response from BJP'
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'Will go to NCP(SP) if no response from BJP'

Veteran politician Eknath Khadse, who has been absent from active politics for several years, is reportedly upset with the BJP high command's delay in formalising his reentry into the party.

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September 03, 2024
Nitesh in hate speech row again
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Nitesh in hate speech row again

2 FIRS | A team of Congress leaders led by Varsha Gaikwad met Commissioner of Police Vivek Phansalkar and sought action against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane

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September 03, 2024
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'DyCM should have read Purandare's book'

Fadnavis alleged that the Congress has been teaching wrong history for many years

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September 03, 2024
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'Sunday's statue protest a black day for politics'

Spokesperson for the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and ex-MLA Krishna Hegde, 56, visited The Free Press Journal office on Monday for an interaction ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024.

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September 03, 2024
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Teen's body found in bldg

The body of a 19-year-old girl was found in a dilapidated building in the Tata Ground area, Sewri. The girl was living here with a 15-year-old boy.

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September 03, 2024
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'No violation of law in ED officer's arrest'

Agency says he is highly placed, moneyed and influential; bail detrimental to probe and evidence gathering

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September 03, 2024
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2 booked for trader's suicide

The Kandivali police have registered a case against two persons for allegedly abetting the suicide of a garment trader.

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September 03, 2024
'Too late to use shadu clay for big Ganpati idols'
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'Too late to use shadu clay for big Ganpati idols'

The Bombay High Court's decision to enforce a complete ban on Ganesh idols made from Plaster of Paris (POP) has sparked a wave of concern among the local mandals, who argue that the last-minute order leaves them with no choice but to use the already-prepared PoP idols.

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September 03, 2024
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BKC to Boisar in 36 mts with Bullet train service

FAST FORWARD | Bullet will have a fast service with limited stops and a slower service that halts at all stations

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September 03, 2024
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Anandacha Sidha: Plea by two rejected firms dismissed

The Bombay High Court has dismissed two petitions from firms challenging the state government's communication making them technically ineligible for the 'Anandacha Shidha' scheme for subsidised ration kits for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi.

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September 03, 2024
Sodawaterwala agiary celebrates 150th anniversary
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Sodawaterwala agiary celebrates 150th anniversary

The heritage-listed J D Amaria Agiary at Marine Lines, a Parsi fire temple popularly known as the Sodawaterwala Agiary, celebrated its 150th anniversary on Monday, which was also the Zoroastrian 'All Souls Day' when the community prayed for the souls of their departed.

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September 03, 2024
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Woman director of HK firm denied bail in ₹1,478cr scam

Kritika Dahal said she was a dummy director who was doing her work in good faith

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September 03, 2024
Demand drives up price of VIP registration plates
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Demand drives up price of VIP registration plates

NUMBERS GAME | Govt increases prices as vehicle owners seek exclusive numbers; '0001' will now cost ₹6L in Mumbai

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September 03, 2024
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NCB appoints vigilance officer to probe Dy DG

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has appointed an independent officer to investigate the allegations against its Deputy Director General, Gyaneshwar Singh, in relation to alleged irregularities while on duty, including improper disposal of seized narcotic drugs.

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September 03, 2024
'Investigate PMAY green norm violations'
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'Investigate PMAY green norm violations'

Union ministry asks MCZMA to submit report; NGO had complained to Prime Minister

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September 03, 2024
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Action against 3 cops as man in custody dies

Thane rural superintendent of police has suspended three personnel, including a police sub-inspector (PSI), after a 25year-old man allegedly ended his life in their custody.

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September 03, 2024
On duty school bus driver hit by motorist
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On duty school bus driver hit by motorist

Car driver attacked school bus driver after both the vehicles had a brush; accused took a sudden turn

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September 03, 2024
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MBMC keeps hawk's eye on civic schools

The Mira Municipal Bhayandar Corporation (MBMC) has set up an integrated control and command (ICC) unit to monitor live feed streamed by CCTV cameras that have been installed in municipal schools.

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September 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Cop faces music for extortion

A constable attached to the Mira Road police station has been suspended for allegedly extorting Rs19,000 from a couple, with the threat to book them for creating nuisance in public.

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September 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Probe in attempt to murder case lax: HC slams police

Expressing surprise that an attempt to murder case was being handled by the Badlapur police in a \"lackadaisical and most lethargic manner\", the Bombay High Court remarked that this was a mockery of the criminal justice system.

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September 03, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Lawyer booked for 2.3c fraud, fake court order

DOUBLE WHAMMY | Advocate hired to fight case cheats client

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September 03, 2024