In this issue

September 29, 2022

₹10,000 cr makeover for CSMT, 2 other rly stations

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a UNESCO World Heritage site, is set to get a makeover in the next two and a half years.

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State orders probe into MVA's purchase of vehicles in pandemic

The Shinde-Fadnavis government on Wednesday announced an inquiry into the alleged scam in the purchase of Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVS) titled Devdoot Response Force during the Covid19 pandemic by the state Relief and Rehabilitation Department then headed by Congress minister Vijay Wadettiwar.

1 min

₹ breaches 82 mark against dollar on forex outflows, surging US yields

The rupee plunged below the 82 mark for the first time in day trade on Wednesday before settling down 40 paise at 81.93 against the US dollar due to heavy forex outflows amid strengthening US treasury yields.

1 min

Covid may be bad for young people's hearts

Covid-19 is emerging as a key factor responsible for an increase in heart attacks among the young in Mumbai.

3 mins

Pilot may have to return to party cockpit

Digvijaya Singh, Pawan Bansal on standby as Sonia prepares to resolve crisis created by Gehlot

2 mins

Lt Gen (Retd) Anil Chauhan is new CDS

The government has decided to appoint Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the next chief of defence staff (CDS), the Ministry of Defence (MOD) said on Wednesday.

1 min

CENTRE BANS PFI FOR 5 YEARS

Several associated groups also proscribed under UAPA

2 mins

Govt's festival gift: 4% DA hike for staff

The Centre on Wednesday announced a much-awaited increase of 4% in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for central government staff and pensioners, respectively, with effect from July 1, 2022. The increase comes as a relief amid scorching inflation during the festival season.

1 min

Tax and open lease sops for Dharavi redvpt project

A 35-page state govt document compiles special purpose vehicle requirements, lists out concessions

2 mins

Sena leader demands redvpt of BIT chawls

Manoj Jamsutkar says 220 families living in transit camps

1 min

300 sleek, functional BEST bus stops in 100 days

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) on Wednesday announced its 100-day upgradation plan for 300 bus stops.

1 min

State uses AI to quickly diagnose heart diseases

A leading cause of death in India, heart attacks cost 1.5-3 million lives every year. Recent reports suggest an increase in cardiovascular diseases in Maharashtra among men in the 30-40 age group and women in the 40-60 age group.

1 min

Dengue-malaria rise: Anti-mosquito mission reaches civic hospitals

ACTION TAKEN IN 9 MONTHS

1 min

BMC moots potable usage of 2,464 ML sewage water

Currently, water treated from seven STPS is released into water bodies

1 min

Melodious tribute: City now home to music college

LATA MANGESHKAR'S 93RD BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

1 min

HC says CBI probe fair, impartial & thorough

Dismisses mother's plea saying she's trying to procrastinate and delay trial

2 mins

PCOS more prevalent with rise in adolescent obesity

38-88% of women with PCOS are either overweight or obese

2 mins

Sensex closes below 57,000

EQUITIES FALL FOR 6TH DAY

1 min

EIGHT AUTOMAKERS TO RECALL OVER 1 LAKH VEHICLES OVER FAULTY PARTS

Kia, Toyota Motor and six other companies will voluntarily recall more than 100,000 vehicles to fix faulty components, the transport ministry said on Wednesday.

1 min

Suzlon Energy rights issue of ₹1,200 crore to open on Oct 11

Suzlon Energy on Wednesday announced opening of its Rs 1,200 crore rights issue on October 11, 2022.

1 min

50.1% promoter stake in ACC encumbered: Ambuja Cements

New Delhi: Ambuja Cements, now controlled by billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group, on Wednesday said it has pledged 50.5 per cent shareholding in its subsidiary ACC Ltd as "collateral for loans taken by the company".

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'Aggressive rate hikes by central banks may be counterproductive in short run'

FIGHTING INFLATION

1 min

Sri Lanka to further simplify visa rules for tourists

Slowly recovering from an unprecedented economic turmoil, the island nation is making a strong pitch for regaining its image as a most attractive tourism destination for Indians

2 mins

Global Recession Most Likely As Cost Of Living Soars: Survey

According to chief economists survey, real wages are expected to continue falling across the world in 2022-2023

2 mins

TaMo Fin board to meet on Mon to mull demerger of NBFC biz

Tata Motors Finance Ltd plans to demerge the company's non-banking finance business and transfer it to associate company Tata Motors Finance Solutions Ltd.

1 min

Indus Towers asks VI to clear dues for biz continuity post-Nov

Mobile tower giant Indus Towers is learnt to have asked debt-ridden Vodafone Idea to clear outstanding dues and pay every month on time for continuity of business post-November, sources aware of the development said on Wednesday.

1 min

Akash Ambani on Time's 100 emerging leaders' list

New Delhi: Akash Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and head of India's largest telecom firm Jio, has been named in the Time100 Next-- the magazine's list of world's rising stars.

1 min

Reliance Retail launches fashion & lifestyle store format Reliance Centro

Country's largest retailer Reliance Retail on Tuesday announced the launch of its fashion and lifestyle departmental store format Reliance Centro targeting the mid-premium segment customer.

1 min

3BHKs in highest demand for 44% survey respondents

As per the CII-ANAROCK Consumer Sentiment Survey 2022, demand for 3BHKs has outstripped that of 2BHKs for the first time. At least 44% of respondents preferred 3BHKs, followed by 38% favouring 2BHKs.

1 min

Local production of iPhone 14 soon after global launch shows maturity of Apple's India mfg capabilities: Moody's

The manufacturing of iPhone 14 in India within weeks of the global launch demonstrates the maturity of Apple's manufacturing capabilities in the country, according to Moody's Investors Service.

1 min

PFI was on agencies' radar for long

Outfit has long been accused of involvement in violent acts, 'instigating' protests and having 'links' with international terrorist groups

1 min

BJP welcomes action; rivals says now ban RSS

The BJP on Wednesday hailed the decision to ban the PFI as "strong and timely" and accused the Congress of standing with anti-India forces, even as several opposition leaders called for similar action against the RSS.

1 min

Ranthambore to get hi-tech anti-poaching system

A FIRST IN THE COUNTRY

1 min

Former NSE chief gets bail

The Delhi High Court (HC) on Wednesday finally let off on statutory bail former National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief executive officer (CEO) Chitra Ramakrishna and her former group operating officer Anand Subramanian.

1 min

Aiming to address visa challenges: US

Foreign minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said he flagged some visa-related challenges for Indians to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in their meeting.

1 min

'Anyone from AAP can be arrested'

Arvind Kejriwal says BJP scared of losing Gujarat in December election

1 min

GOA POLICE SWING INTO ACTION

29 PFI members detained; Goa chief released after executing bond, others yet to be produced before Magistrate

2 mins

Harbinger of nuclear war

Last fortnight was full of portents suggesting a third world war. On September 17, The Financial Times talked about the seizure of oil company Rosneft's assets by Germany. It is a dangerous move, especially because the Russia-Ukraine war is gaining in intensity.

3 mins

At least 4 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in West Bank

At least four Palestinians were killed and 44 others wounded during an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin on Wednesday, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported, the latest in a series of deadly Israeli operations in the occupied territory

1 min

Russia claims huge win in referendum

Russia is poised to formally annex areas of Ukraine where it has military control after referendums there reportedly endorsed Moscow's rule.

1 min

North Korea tests missile on eve of American V-P's trip to Seoul

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, a day before US VicePresident Kamala Harris is to visit the South.

1 min

Hurricane Ian nears Florida with 250 kph winds

Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified as it neared landfall along Florida's southwest coast on Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 250 kph, just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status.

1 min

'You Can't Predict A Single Thing In T20 Cricket'

Sri Lanka's triumph in the recently-concluded Asia Cup wasn't expected by purists, but it didn't surprise the cricket-crazy country's opening great Sanath Jayasuriya.

1 min

COLLECTIVE EFFORT

All-round show helps India cruise to an eight-wicket win over SA in 1st T20I

2 mins

Messi scores twice as Argentina top Jamaica

Lionel Messi responded to an in-game, on-field request for a signature with a signature goal.

1 min

Spain top Portugal to reach Final Four

Luis Enrique was ready for the criticism to start pouring out back home. He knew another set-back so close to the World Cup would raise questions about his team and his work.

1 min

German, Schengen visa fees reduced for Indians, students

In an important development for Indian students and nationals wishing to go to Germany, the German Consulate in Mumbai has said that the National and Schengen visa fees have been reduced.

1 min

IIT Bombay's Research Could Help Lower Chances Of Diabetes And Obesity

Study Along With TIFR

1 min

What causes blisters: Symptoms, treatment and prevention

A blister is a bubble filled with fluid that develops on the outer layer of the skin.

3 mins

How To Stay Energised During Navratri Fast

Your diet: If you are fasting during Navratri, you will not be able to consume any protein or carbs. Instead, you can consume rotis made of Kuttu or buckwheat. Samak rice or barnyard millet can also be a part of your diet.

1 min

Things to consider when designing a restaurant

While restaurants compete and win owing to multiple factors such as the food they offer, the taste, the location and the promotion strategy, it is a lesser known fact that their interior design silently plays one of the most important roles in their success.

2 mins

GOOD VIBES ONLY

Goodbye actor Sahil Mehta calls working with Amitabh Bachchan 'surreal'

2 mins

BIGGER AND BETTER!

Salman Khan opens up about hosting Bigg Boss 16, rumours about him earning ₹1,000 crore for it, and more

3 mins

Keep it green

Bhumi Pednekar appeals to world leaders to check pollution

1 min

SPECIAL WISHES FOR SUNNY

Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif share unseen wedding photos on Gold actor's birthday

1 min

India trounce SA

Chasing a target of 107, KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav smashed unbeaten fifties to help India beat South Africa in the first T20I.

1 min

Retd Lt-Gen Anil Chauhan has been named new CDS

9 MONTHS AFTER GEN RAWAT'S DEATH

1 min

Indian joins nuclear fusion project

India has supplied four km of cryolines, capable of operating at temperatures ranging from minus 269 degrees Celsius to minus 193 degrees Celsius, for the ITER nuclear fusion project taking shape in France.

1 min

SAIL enters elite club

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) produced 18.733 million tons of hot metal and 17.366 million tons of crude steel during 2021-22, its best ever production performance.

1 min

I-T giants cut salaries

After seeing their profitability clobbered by rising wages, information technology majors Infosys Ltd and Wipro Ltd can finally look forward to recouping 2.2-4 percentage points of their margins from the salary tweaks undertaken by them last month, brokerage Elara Securities (India) said.

1 min

North Korea fires missiles

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, its neighbours said, a day before U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is to visit South Korea.

1 min

Nayanmoni floors opponents

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nayanmoni Saikia (Assam) was a picture of confidence on the opening day of the high-profile Lawn Bowls competition in the 36th National Games, comfortably winning two singles matches and one team game at the Kensville Golf and Country Club near Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

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FIFA delegation in India

A delegation from FIFA and AFC met with the top officials of the All India Football Federation and representatives State FAs and other stakeholders from its various on Wednesday in New Delhi.

1 min

Lata Mangeshkar Music College

In a fitting tribute, the 'Bharat Ratna Lata DiLnanath Mangeshkar International Music College & Museum' was inaugurated at the Kalina Campus of the University of Mumbai on Wednesday -- on the 93rd birth anniversary of the melody queen who passed away on February 6.

1 min

Centre bans PFI

The Centre, on Wednesday, banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) for five years under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA, accusing the Islamic outfit of having "links" with global terror groups such as the ISIS and trying to spread communal hatred in the country.

1 min

World's first slideable PC display

SAMSUNG, INTEL UNVEIL

1 min

VIHARI TO LEAD REST OF INDIA

Right-handed batter Hanuma Vihari will lead the Rest of India (ROI) side against 2019-20 Ranji Trophy champions Saurashtra in the Irani Cup 2022 clash, scheduled to be held from October 1-5 at Rajkot.

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Suryakumar 2nd in ICC rankings

Suryakumar Yadav has moved up a slot to attain second position with career-best rating points in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings for batters, only a couple of points up from Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who is at third position.

1 min

A well-balanced diet that can boost your energy, control weight & play on your taste buds

Eat healthy, stay energetic, lose those extra pounds: Garba 2022

1 min

Ace Your Half-Yearly Exams With These Expert Tips

Expert tips that will definitely aid your preparation for the exams

2 mins

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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.

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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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