The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 14, 2024

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December 14, 2024

NO RESPECT FOR CREATIVE ARTISTS: MIN

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday slammed the Congress over actor Allu Arjun's arrest, stating that the party shows \"no respect for the creative industry\".

1 min

Nagpur oath, Cabinet list December 15

The Maharashtra BJP-led government is set to expand its cabinet on December 15, with an official swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 3 PM at the Raj Bhavan in Nagpur.

1 min

'PM undermining the Constitution'

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unmoved over the incidents of violence in Sambhal and Manipur and had not understood that the Constitution was not the Sangh's rule book.

2 mins

'Hindu Growth rate' will spur global economy: CM

PERSPECTIVE - Devendra Fadnavis underscores the inclusive and transparent nature of the Hindu economic model

2 mins

Cops search for IT techie's wife, in-laws

Two police teams from Bengaluru are on a lookout for the Singhanias who are on the run in Jaunpur in connection with the death of software professional Atul Subhash.

1 min

Baha'is protest detention of official

The Baha'is in Mumbai have joined the international community to express outrage about the alleged forcible detention of a senior Baha'i official, Omid Seioshanseian, at Cairo international airport on Thursday.

1 min

EOW files FIR against 4B Network

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police has registered a case against 4B Network Pvt Ltd and its directors in an alleged case of financial fraud amounting to Rs58.29 crore.

1 min

Fadnavis appoints 'trusted' Bhide as principal secretary

After assuming the role of chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis has begun strengthening his team by appointing trusted and capable bureaucrats to key positions.

1 min

Hospitals lack key drugs, patients struggle

Maharashtra has more than 5,500 patients; multiple meetings with NHM officials yield no results

1 min

Elgar Parishad accused gets interim bail for LLB exams

Sagar Gorkhe given relief from Dec 14 to Jan 4, during which period his exam has been scheduled

1 min

Court bins Choksi's petition to recall FEO proceedings

The special court on Friday rejected the plea filed by Mehul Choksi, seeking to recall the proceedings initiated to declare him as a fugitive economic offender (FEO) in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.

1 min

Clean-up targets barricades, debris, paver blocks, dividers

BMC cleanliness drive to begin from 7am today and continue till Sunday 6pm; exercise to cover all 24 wards

1 min

₹9.69cr gold smuggling syndicate busted; 2 held

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a gold smuggling syndicate at Mumbai's Air Cargo Complex.

1 min

CBI books EPFO officer in DA case

Officer acquired assets in his, wife's name, exceeding their known income sources

1 min

Notice to remove unauthorised Hanuman temple in Dadar

The Central Railway (CR) office of the assistant divisional engineer (works), Byculla, has issued a seven-day notice to the trustees and caretakers of an unauthorised temple located near CR platform 12, east side, behind the Railway Protection Force (RPF) office in Dadar.

1 min

Special Raj Kapoor screening

To mark the centenary of the legendary actor, director, and producer Raj Kapoor, the NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) is hosting a special screening series in Pune.

1 min

Fadnavis to inaugurate Pune Book Fair today

The Pune Book Festival, designed to promote the reading movement and enhance Pune's cultural identity, will be inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today at 5pm at the Fergusson College grounds.

1 min

3 fire incidents; 1 severely injured

The incidents occurred in the afternoon and were swiftly addressed by the fire brigade

1 min

FDA to inspect Sassoon, medicine usage put to halt

The inspection is prompted by the discovery of counterfeit drugs supplied to a Beed hospital

1 min

Pre-entrance exam for 1,257 Eklavya School seats

The Additional Commissioner Tribal Development Department, Nashik Office, has announced the pre-entrance examination for 1,257 seats at Eklavya Residential Schools, which will be held on Feb 23, 2025.

1 min

FDA RAIDS AND SEIZES 2.792KG BAKERY STOCK

FOOD SAFETY - District-wise inspection drive launched ahead of Christmas and New Year to curb adulteration of food items

1 min

Jalgaon ST students meet President Murmu

Four tribal students from ashram schools in Jalgaon district met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of an educational initiative under the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP), Yaval.

1 min

Fitch revises down India's 2024-25 GDP forecast to 6.4%

However, Fitch in a statement on Friday asserted India's economic growth remains strong relative to that of global peers

1 min

Modi govt consistently hiked capital expenditure: MoS Finance

The Modi government has consistently increased its expenditure towards infrastructure building over the last 5 years and aims to achieve the Rs 11.11 lakh crore capex target set for the current fiscal, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Friday.

1 min

Nuvama Wealth acquires shares worth ₹100 cr in OYO: Sources

Nuvama Wealth and Investment Limited has acquired shares worth Rs 100 crore in OYO's parent firm Oravel Stays Limited at Rs 53 per share on behalf of its investors, a clutch of family offices, through a secondary market transaction, sources said. The share sale at Rs 53 apiece translates to a valuation of USD 4.6 billion for the travel tech unicorn.

1 min

Plans afoot to bring EPFO service at par with banking

Subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO may soon be able to get services at par with banking system and use ATMs to withdraw their claim amount, a top official said on Friday.

1 min

Indus Towers to acquire 26% stake in JSW Green

Indus Towers on Friday said it will acquire a 26 per cent stake in JSW Green Energy Eight for Rs 38.03 crore to procure renewable energy from a solar PV plant.

1 min

Central Railway is observing Energy Conservation Week

Central Railway is observing Energy Conservation Week from 8.12.2024 to 14.12.2024 in Headquarters and all Divisions and Workshops.

2 mins

2 Hindu women held for illegally entering India

Amid violence on minorities in Bangladesh, two elderly women, Adho Burman (90) and Kanju Balal (74), were sent to 14 days' jail custody on Friday after illegally entering India.

1 min

No-confidence motion against me hurts, says RS Chairman

The Rajya Sabha was again adjourned on Friday amid chaos as the Treasury benches and the Opposition exchanged words over the issue of the no-confidence motion brought against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar.

1 min

J'khand HC acquits convicts after 31 yrs

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday acquitted three convicts of a murder case who were sentenced to life term by Deoghar district court 31 years back.

1 min

TN reels under rain, Stalin takes stock

Rain continued to batter several districts across Tamil Nadu on Friday and the Thamirabarani river was in spate due to continuous downpour in the southern districts.

1 min

Breather for Porvorim, govt to hot-mix diversion roads

AMBULANCES TO BE DEPLOYED ALONG FLYOVER WORKS

1 min

Casino officials face criminal charges for obstructing ED Op

The Panaji police registered a criminal offense against Casino Pride in Panaji a day after a high-voltage drama unfolded onboard when Directorate of Enforcement (ED) officials were allegedly confined and obstructed during a search operation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

1 min

Guntur Court rejects anticipatory bail plea Of Dr. Prabhavati

In a significant development, the Guntur District Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Dr. Prabhavati in the custodial case involving former MP and Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishnam Raju (RRR).

1 min

CM on B'gavi lathi charge: Can't be blind eye to inconvenience

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday defended the lathi charge by police on the Panchamasali agitators, saying that the government cannot turn a blind eye if someone takes law into their hands and causes trouble to people.

1 min

Techie suicide: B'luru cops summon Atul's wife

CRACKING A CASE - Harassment under scanner

1 min

Techie suicide: PIL for reform of dowry law

The plea further sought a direction to record during the marriage registrations, the articles or gifts given.

1 min

INDIAN ARMY TO ORGANIZE 'SOLDIERATHON' FROM TODAY

The Indian Army, in collaboration with Chhattisgarh Government, is organizing a Special Edition of the Soldierathon Marathon at Central Park, Nava Raipur, on December 15, 2024.

1 min

Vavkulli-2 gram panchayat wins national award

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has showcased its excellence in the National Panchayat Awards 2024, hoisting the flag of good governance nationwide.

1 min

DGGI uncovers ₹200 cr tax scam

In a sweeping crackdown on tax evasion, the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) uncovered a staggering 200 crore tax fraud during raids on scrap dealers in Ahmedabad and oil businesses in Jamnagar and Rajkot.

1 min

Let Women's Commissions use their powers, instead of seeking more: NCW chief

Capital punishment is deterrent; change in societal mindset key to women's security, says Rahatkar

1 min

HC removes Nursing Council chief, registrar

The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, on Friday ordered the removal of Nursing Council chairman Dr Jiten Shukla and registrar Anita Chand immediately.

1 min

Days after ED raid, couple found hanging

Bizman claimed ED targeted them for backing Cong

1 min

ED attaches assets worth Rs 280 cr

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal, has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 280 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation, the officials said here on Friday.

1 min

Simultaneous elections: Misguided answer to India's political problems

While appealing, the idea of simultaneous elections overlooks evidence, poses risks, and demands critical evaluation for India's democratic health

3 mins

Wetlands stay, thanks to the SC

The immediate focus will be on the Maharashtra government regarding three ecologically significant wetlands in Navi Mumbai — NRI, DPS, and TS Chanakya

2 mins

Many battles ahead for new French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed long-time ally Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister of 2024 on Friday, but challenges emerged immediately as the Socialist Party declined to join his coalition.

1 min

Cummins warns India of short-pitched stuff

Australian skipper says they will employ bouncy tactics at some stage at the Gabba in Brisbane

1 min

Mumbai cruise into SMAT final

Rahane's sublime 98 powers them to six-wicket win over Baroda

1 min

Mindset change, fearlessness lead T20 re-invention

Rahane 2.0 - Ajinkya Rahane: Matches: 8; Strike-rate: 170. It's the scarcely believable new avatar that the Mumbai man has embraced after unlocking his inner aggression, without sacrificing his core strengths as a batter.

1 min

Parth smashes double ton for AM Naik

Parle Tilak Vidyalay seamer Devariya Sawant took 7/29 to inspire nine-wicket win over JES English School

1 min

Hosts Solapur Fighters ease past Pune City in MCL League

Sambajinagar Warriors overcome PCMC Challengers in other clash

1 min

Ethnic touches, contemporary twist

This 3200 sq ft duplex house plan seamlessly blends ethnic touches with contemporary decor, guided by the client's vision for a luxurious yet modern home.

2 mins

Managing sciatica

7 effective strategies to reduce pain and improve quality of life

2 mins

Preventing diabetes with veganism

Veganism has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more people choosing to adopt a plant-based lifestyle.

2 mins

IN THE SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS

TVS have given the base Jupiter a complete overhaul, including a new engine. We had checked it out on a closed course back in August. This time we let it loose on the urban jungle and observed if it could survive there

4 mins

'Apraava has been one of the pioneers of the wind energy'

Naveen Munjal, Director – Business Development and Commercial, Apraava Energy, gives insights on trends, government support, and growth

5 mins

REDEFINING VERTICAL MOBILITY

Sebi Joseph, President, Otis India, discusses innovations transforming India's elevator and escalator market

3 mins

Apple plans to overtake Qualcomm with its in-house 5G modems

Apple has been working on a 5G modem for use in its mobile devices for a while now. According to reports, Apple will debut its first in-house 5G modem in the iPhone SE 4 that will arrive in 2025.

1 min

How to Cope with Information Overload

In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, individuals are constantly bombarded with an overwhelming volume of information from various sources.

2 mins

Varun comes out in support of Allu

On Friday, Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun was arrested from his Hyderabad residence in connection with the tragic stampede that occurred at Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the premiere of his recently released film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. The incident claimed the life of 35-year-old Revathi and left her son injured.

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