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India's economic growth by end of this fiscal will be back on track: Piyush Goyal
The Free Press Journal

India's economic growth by end of this fiscal will be back on track: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday expressed confidence that India's economic growth by end of this fiscal will be back on track despite global uncertainties.

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December 13, 2024
CPI inflation eases to 5.48% in Nov from 6.21% in Oct
The Free Press Journal

CPI inflation eases to 5.48% in Nov from 6.21% in Oct

IN COMFORT ZONE | Creating headroom for rate cut by RBI MPC

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December 13, 2024
Rupee hits record low
The Free Press Journal

Rupee hits record low

Settles 5 paise lower at 83.88 per USD

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Man booked under POCSO

A 24-year-old man has been booked under the POCSO Act and rape charges for allegedly raping a minor girl residing in the Dindori Road area.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Man kills his mother-in-law

A man killed his mother-in-law by slitting her throat for not sending his wife back to him.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Two suicides on same day

A 16-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man, died by suicide in separate incidents on Tuesday, Dec 10.

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December 13, 2024
TB detection drive begins in CS Nagar
The Free Press Journal

TB detection drive begins in CS Nagar

Under the Union government’s ‘Tuberculosis Free’ campaign, the Central TB Department, with the assistance of the Serum Institute of India, has initiated a CY-TB checking drive in the district to detect TB infection.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Titan showroom burgled; valuables worth ₹20L stolen

Twenty-two burglaries have been reported in the past 19 days. Cash and valuables worth over Rs1 crore have been stolen, while the police are yet to apprehend the culprits.

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December 13, 2024
‘Gurushala’ initiative for ashram schools
The Free Press Journal

‘Gurushala’ initiative for ashram schools

In a bid to improve the quality of education in government-run ashram schools for Scheduled Tribe students, the Tribal Development Department has launched an innovative initiative, 'Gurushala', in collaboration with the Pratham Education Foundation, New Delhi.

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December 13, 2024
CSMC SEALS SHOPS FOR EVADING PROPERTY TAX
The Free Press Journal

CSMC SEALS SHOPS FOR EVADING PROPERTY TAX

RECOVERY DRIVE | The action was initiated at Manzoorpura, Melamchi Bazar and Lotakaranja against three shopowners

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December 13, 2024
Trimbakeshwar-Igatpuri administration sets record
The Free Press Journal

Trimbakeshwar-Igatpuri administration sets record

Breaking the age-old stereotype of delays in government processes, Trimbakeshwar-Igatpuri Sub-Divisional Officer Omkar Pawar has initiated a remarkable drive to deliver caste, non-creamy layer, and other essential certificates to citizens within 24 hours.

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December 13, 2024
CONGRESS REVIEWS DEFEAT IN JALGAON DISTRICT MEET
The Free Press Journal

CONGRESS REVIEWS DEFEAT IN JALGAON DISTRICT MEET

RETROSPECTION | District leaders criticised for demanding 11 seats and failing to mobilise party workers during the recently-concluded assembly elections

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December 13, 2024
₹812 crore for crop loss compensation
The Free Press Journal

₹812 crore for crop loss compensation

The farmers in the Nanded district faced more than 33% losses of crops due to heavy rainfall during September this year.

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December 13, 2024
Innovative businesses needed: Jt Secy Bansal
The Free Press Journal

Innovative businesses needed: Jt Secy Bansal

\"The Union government is committed to strengthening the cooperative sector through the 'Sahakar Se Samruddhi' scheme, but innovative businesses are needed to strengthen the sector,\" opined the Joint Secretary of The Union Cooperative Department, Pankaj Kumar Bansal.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

PCMC to reopen pending complaints

Between Nov 1 and Dec 9, PCMC resolved a total of 8,076 complaints through Smart Sarathi

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Experience Mt Everest at Sinhagad

Participants can take part in the event till Dec 15

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December 13, 2024
12TH PILF TO TAKE PLACE THIS WEEKEND
The Free Press Journal

12TH PILF TO TAKE PLACE THIS WEEKEND

The 12th edition of the Pune International Literary Festival (PILF) is scheduled to be held on Dec 14 and 15 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) on Baner Road.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

CBI arrests advocate

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a panel advocate of Indian Bank, Kolhapur, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs1.70 lakh from a complainant, agency officials said on Wednesday.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Judge among 4 booked for seeking bribe

The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday registered a case against a district and sessions judge in Satara district and three others for allegedly demanding Rs 5 lakh bribe for a favourable decision on the bail plea of an accused.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

PCMC to reopen pending complaints

Between Nov 1 and Dec 9, PCMC resolved a total of 8,076 complaints through Smart Sarathi

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December 13, 2024
Make the most of opportunities: Shailendra Goswami
The Free Press Journal

Make the most of opportunities: Shailendra Goswami

The stage is set for innovation and creativity as the Smart India Hackathon 2024 commenced at MIT Art, Design, and Technology University, Pune.

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December 13, 2024
Residents protest stray dog menace, blame PMC
The Free Press Journal

Residents protest stray dog menace, blame PMC

MOHAMADWADI | Unregulated breeding of stray dogs and the lack of sterilisation drives by PMC blamed for the problem

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December 13, 2024
Girl ends life in front of mother
The Free Press Journal

Girl ends life in front of mother

A minor student studying in standard IX at a renowned school in Dahiwadi, Man tehsil of Satara district, tragically ended her life in front of her mother.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

No court relief for Coca-Cola

In a setback for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, the Bombay High Court has refused to quash proceedings initiated against it by a magistrate's court in Jalna district for selling adulterated beverages.

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

College student sexually harassed in shared taxi

A student of a college located in South Mumbai was sexually harassed while commuting in a shared taxi recently.

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December 13, 2024
AAI CONDUCTS CRUCIAL TEST AT NMIA RUNWAY
The Free Press Journal

AAI CONDUCTS CRUCIAL TEST AT NMIA RUNWAY

NEW AIRPORT | New system essential for guiding pilots during landing; it uses a series of lights perpendicular to the runway

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December 13, 2024
The Free Press Journal

'Preventing minor from meeting her mother amounts to cruelty'

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has held that preventing a minor child from meeting her mother amounts to cruelty and harassment.

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December 13, 2024
12 horses used in illegal race on EEH sent to rehabilitation
The Free Press Journal

12 horses used in illegal race on EEH sent to rehabilitation

In the recent court proceedings regarding an illegal horse cart race organised on Eastern Express Highway, the court has granted a Maharashtra-based sanctuary interim custody of 12 horses as a result of PETA India's intervention.

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December 13, 2024
Is there a ban on celebrating Tipu's birth anniversary?
The Free Press Journal

Is there a ban on celebrating Tipu's birth anniversary?

The Bombay High Court on Thursday questioned if there was any ban on taking out a rally to celebrate the birth anniversary of 18th-century ruler Tipu Sultan.

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December 13, 2024
‘THE WET LEASE SYSTEM SHOULD BE SCRAPPED’
The Free Press Journal

‘THE WET LEASE SYSTEM SHOULD BE SCRAPPED’

INTERVIEW | A prominent workers’ union leader shares his insights on issues plaguing the wet lease system, the Kurla accident, and its long-term implications

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December 13, 2024