The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 31, 2024

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December 31, 2024

Sans ideology, AAP plays Hindu card

Arvind Kejriwal is one politician who neither carries any ideological baggage, nor does he have has any pretensions about having such an inclination either.

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Indian rendezvous in space

On Monday night, India took a significant step closer to joining an elite group of nations that have mastered the highly complex technology of in-space docking.

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Somnath died in lock-up: Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday alleged that Dalit man Somnath Suryavanshi was assaulted in a police lock-up in Parbhani, which led to his death.

1 min

BJP MLA Dhas apologises for remarks on Mali

Maharashtra BJP MLA Suresh Dhas on Monday claimed his statement on actor Prajakta Mali was misinterpreted and said he was apologising if it had hurt her and other women.

1 min

37-yr-old drug case: 20-yr jail, ₹10L fine for bizman

DRI recovered 4,365kg hashish concealed in drums of mango chutney

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Waste collector held for brutal murder over tiff

A 30-year-old waste collector was arrested within 24 hours after he allegedly brutally killed his acquaintance over a minor dispute.

1 min

Mahayuti govt appears vulnerable in front of Munde's Man Friday

Victim's brother files criminal writ before Bombay HC, seeking cancellation of Munde's ministerial post

2 mins

Builder Among Two Caught With MD Worth ₹2.7 Lakh

The Bandra Kurla Complex police have arrested two persons, including a developer, for allegedly possessing 27 grams of mephedrone or MD worth Rs 2.7 lakh.

1 min

20% Rise In Organ Donation From Brain Dead Persons

In 2024, Mumbai witnessed a 20% increase in organs donated by patients who died of brain stem death (BSD).

1 min

All-women team powers Western Railway network

The Mumbai suburban traction distribution department of Western Railway (WR) has introduced an exclusive women-led maintenance team.

1 min

Lawyer seeks action against hawkers and parking woes

Kandivali lawyer claims BMC chief has failed to take action so far

1 min

Digi arrest scam: 4 held from Surat

The caller claimed there were financial irregularities in the account

1 min

A new awakening' on 120th anniv of congress

In 1903, Muslim leaders met at the Anjuman-i-Islam campus near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus for the first 'Muslim Education Conference' in Mumbai.

1 min

Nerul land confirmed as wetland

The verification followed an onsite inspection conducted by the tehsil office alongside officials from the mangroves, forest, police, and revenue departments.

1 min

Man found hanging in Ulhasnagar

A 49-year-old man was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a flat in Ulhasnagar.

1 min

Jewellery store at Saat Rasta robbed midday

A jewellery store at Saat Rasta was robbed of jewels worth nearly Rs2 crore by two unidentified men within 10 minutes on Sunday afternoon.

1 min

Neighbour hurt amid couple's fight

The Turbhe police have filed a case against a man after his neighbour was injured while the man was with his wife over a domestic issue.

1 min

District set for Bhima Koregaon anniversary

Apart from the usual preparations for the New Year's celebration, Pune Police and the administration are also preparing for the Bhima Koregaon battle anniversary on Jan 1 in the district.

1 min

PMC mandates green tankers for STP

After The Free Press Journal (FPJ) published a story on Dec 28 regarding Kharadi residents falling sick due to contaminated water supplied by tanker vendor, the Pune Municipal Corporation has mandated green tankers for sewage treatment plant (STP) water with a clear label stating that the water is not for drinking purpose and is from the STP.

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Paranjape Schemes launches 16th Athashri

Paranjape Schemes, India's largest senior citizen housing provider with more than 2500 families staying across 15 Athashri's, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest specially designed senior citizen residential project at Forest Trails in Bhugaon, Pune. This marks the 16th senior living community developed by Paranjape Schemes, reaffirming the company's commitment to providing purpose-built homes for seniors that combine comfort, convenience, and an exceptional quality of life. The strategic location in Bhugaon provides easy access to urban conveniences while being surrounded by lush greenery, offering residents the best of both worlds.

1 min

Pub Stokes Controversy

While pubs and restaurants bring out several attractive offers to attract consumers on New Year's Eve celebrations, a pub in Pune has stoked a controversy by sending condoms and ORS with the invite for parties.

1 min

Police Crackdown on Drunk Driving

With the New Year celebrations approaching, the city police have launched a strict drive against drink-driving to curb accidents.

1 min

Cricketer Dies of Suspected Heart Attack During Match

A 30-year-old cricketer, Vijay Patel, collapsed and died of a suspected heart attack while playing in the Christmas Trophy tournament at the Frazer Boys Ground in Jalna on Monday morning.

1 min

Sebi Allows NCS Subscription During Trading Window Closure

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday permitted subscription to non-convertible securities (NCS) during the trading window closure period, marking a significant update to its insider trading norms.

1 min

Economy exhibiting resilience, GDP to grow at 6.6% in FY25

The Indian economy is exhibiting resilience and stability, and the gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.6% in 2024-25, aided by a revival in rural consumption, a pickup in government consumption and investment, and strong services exports, a RBI report said on Monday.

1 min

Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme gets 1-mth extension

The government has extended by a month the due date to resolve pending appeals in the case of income tax disputes under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme.

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Rupee Falls 4 Paise to Close at 85.52 per US Dollar

The rupee dropped 4 paise to 85.52 (provisional) against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, as dollar demand from importers, foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments.

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BPCL Buys Middle East Crude Oil to Replace Russian Shortfall

State-run Indian refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp is buying Middle Eastern crude to make up for less supply of cheaper Russian oil, its head of finance Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta said in a recent interview, Reuters reported.

1 min

Adani to Sell Stake in Food Venture, Adani Wilmar, Raise Over $2 Billion

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Monday announced its exit from FMCG joint venture Adani Wilmar by selling its entire stake to the Singaporean partner and in the open market for over USD 2 billion in a first major deal since the US bribery indictment.

1 min

2025 Poised to Revolutionize the Retail Industry

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalization.

1 min

Chatterjee Retires as SBI DMD, Joins J&K Bank

Focus will be on making more effective use of technology to improve operations, he said

1 min

Bill to Make ₹650 Cr in Final Tranche of Investment on M&M's EV Arm

Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday said British International Investment Plc will make a final tranche investment of Rs 650 crore, as against earlier planned investment of Rs 725 crore, in its electric vehicles arm.

1 min

RIL Seeks Premium for Oil from KG Block

Reliance Industries Ltd is seeking a premium of at least USD 3.5 per barrel over an international benchmark for crude oil it produces for eastern offshore KG-D6 block, according to the tender the firm put out on Monday.

1 min

UFlex Investing Nearly $200 Million in Egypt on Capacity Expansion

Flexible packaging and solutions firm UFlex is investing around USD 200 million (over Rs 1,710 crore) in Egypt on two projects as part of its backward integration strategy, in a bid to serve markets in neighborhood countries and Europe, besides catering to domestic requirements, according to a senior company official.

1 min

Awry love story: Teen held

In a grim turn of events, a 17-year-old boy has been detained in Meerut for allegedly murdering his close friend over a love affair gone awry.

1 min

Karnataka orders CID investigation

CONTRACTOR DEATH ROW

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Dists scrapping: Raj backlash begins

FRESH ROW Mkts remained closed in several areas, relay hunger strike has been announced from today

1 min

Sunburn death: Autopsy reveals excess 'substance' in organs

Kidneys, Lungs, Brain Affected Medical Aid Provided But Efforts To Revive Him Were Unsuccessful: Organisers

1 min

Cops target touts in Calangute ahead of New Year festivities

25 apprehended for harassing tourists by offering unauthorised services & acting as illegal guides

1 min

Rave Party Busted in Rajahmundry

Police broke up a rave party organized to celebrate the new year. The incident took place near Rajamahendravaram.

1 min

Bengaluru's crime surge: A year of frauds, tragedies and shocking murders

2024 witnessed an alarming rise in cybercrimes, brutal murders and tragic suicides, underscoring the need for enhanced public safety measures

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Chhattisgarh to Open Central India's First Pharmaceutical Park

In a significant step toward advancing the pharmaceutical sector, Chhattisgarh's first Pharmaceutical Park will be established in Nava Raipur, positioning the state as a hub for pharmaceutical research and development in Central India.

1 min

GJEPC Leads ₹150M Campaign as India Surpasses China in Diamonds

Forget the United States and China; diamantaires in Surat and Mumbai have their sights set on India, which has surpassed China in natural diamond consumption.

1 min

Pune man regains identity after hand transplant

\"This is nothing short of a miracle,\" exclaimed doctors as a 32-year-old man from Pune, Prakash Shelar, regained his identity three years after receiving the hands of a 14-year-old brain-dead donor from Surat.

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Saurabh Sharma may get killed: Patwari

Income Tax Department had seized gold bars worth Rs 42 crore

1 min

State Service Mains 2023 results out

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) announced the results of the State Service Main Examination 2023 on Monday.

1 min

UCC waste to be shifted on Dec 31 midnight

Trained REEL handlers continue clean-up drive

1 min

Chill Prevails as State Sees Sharp Drop in Night Temp

Bhopal Shivers at 6.4°C

1 min

Polls Could Take Up To 4 Years, Syrian Leader

The comment from Sharaa comes as the new government in Damascus has been seeking to reassure its neighbours that it has moved away from its roots in Islamist militancy

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66 People Die in Ethiopia as Truck Plunges into River

At least 66 people have died after a truck plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia, a hospital director said Monday.

1 min

Kazakhstan to Send Azerbaijan Airlines Black Boxes to Brazil

Kazakhstan's government told Euronews that it has decided to send the downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight recorders to Brazil for the full and transparent disclosure of the tragedy.

1 min

Cummins feels Jaiswal clearly nicked him

Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Monday said it's tough to repose full \"confidence\" on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him behind the stumps to Alex Carey.

1 min

Navi Mumbai HS Clinch Kabaddi Titles

The IES tournament successfully brought together kabaddi enthusiasts

1 min

Aussies Humble Team India

Chasing a target of 340, India were bowled out for 155

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Ex-coach Shastri backs Kohli to play for 3-4 years

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes that Virat Kohli still has 3-4 years of cricket left in him, but skipper Rohit Sharma may need to assess his future after the ongoing series against Australia, considering his prolonged struggle with form and technique in the traditional format of the game.

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Shardul stars in General Education Academy victory

Another brilliant daddy ton from man-of-the-match Shardul Fagare (pic, left) ensured a massive victory for General Education Academy, Chembur, beating opponents Convent of Jesus and Mary by 164 runs at the United Cricket Club, advancing into the next round of the Giles Shield Cricket Tournament.

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Cricket Mantras, SM18 CA Register Comfortable Wins

Raviraj Patil Led the Charge with a Scintillating 111

1 min

EPL table has 1979 feels

Nottingham Forest moves into second place

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Different ways to eat honey for weight loss

Several means can help promote a healthy weight loss and one such measure is the use of honey. Considered as one of the best ingredients for weight loss, honey can help reduce and burn fat with close to no side effects.

1 min

3,000 Special Trains, 560 Ticketing Points

Railways Ready For Maha Kumbh

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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.

In keeping with the international trend, it has reinvented itself in terms of design, get up and content. It means different thing to different people – a platform for the articulate, a trendsetter for the young and a chronicle for the old.

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.

Swaminath Sadanand, a 30-year-old idealist from Madras trudged his way to Bombay and with a vision that was to prove uncomfortably ahead of his day, brought out a newspaper as unorthodox in character as it was innovative in concept. For Swaminath Sadanand, the Free Press Journal was not so much a business venture as a cause.

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