IIT Bombay alumni seek fair probe into student's suicide, appeal against 'media trial'
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Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 23, 2026
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An exciting opportunity awaits college students as The Times of India organizes a special event at Dr V N Bedekar Institute. Attendees will hear from Dr Amit Karkhanis, who will discuss 'Be the CEO of Your Life,' focusing on empowering students with key skills for their careers. ...
Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 23, 2026

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Madhya Pradesh monsoon update: Clouds hover over capital on Wednesday morning, indicating drizzle in Bhopal. According to IMD weather forecast Madhya Pradesh, heavy rains are likely to lash several districts over the next four days. Notably, Madhya Pradesh has received an average...
Free Press Journal · Sep 23, 2026
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The BMC's plan to adjust theatre tax rates is currently under review by the Urban Development Department. As they await a decision, the existing tax for cinema exhibitions will not change. The revisions being considered could see multiplex taxes climb to Rs 400 per show for air-c...
Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 23, 2026

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Mumbai: The Indian rupee appreciated 5 paise to 95.57 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by softer crude oil prices and a recovery across Asian currencies. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.58 before strengthening to 95.57 ...
Free Press Journal · Sep 23, 2026
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The BMC is on the lookout for a project implementing agency to create a robust financing strategy and secure necessary funds. This initiative aims to meet the rising demands for infrastructure, such as water supply and sewage treatment projects. The agency will be responsible for...
Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 23, 2026
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Sahil Wakode's parents claim they were forcibly removed from Mumbai by unidentified individuals despite their wishes. They intended to hold a hunger strike outside IIT-Bombay but were instead taken away in a private vehicle. The family spoke to the media about their situation aft...
Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 23, 2026

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Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks opened marginally higher on Wednesday as crude oil prices slipped below $100 per barrel, easing concerns over inflation and India’s import bill. Investors also tracked talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping . At 9.20 am, the BSE Sensex rose 194...
Free Press Journal · Sep 23, 2026

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New Delhi: Twenty-three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) reported 45 student suicides between 2020-21 and 2024-25, 28 of them involving students from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities, according to official data. IIT Bom...
Free Press Journal · Sep 23, 2026

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OnePlus N6 Lite has launched in India, expanding its N-series lineup with the brand's most affordable smartphone yet, priced at Rs. 16,999. The device features a 7,000mAh battery, a 6.75-inch 120Hz LCD display, and a single 13-megapixel rear camera, powered by the Unisoc T7250 ch...
Free Press Journal · Sep 23, 2026

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Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to cloudy skies, light rainfall and gusty winds on Wednesday as monsoon conditions continued to persist across the city and suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast one or two spells of light rain and thundershowers through the aftern...
Free Press Journal · Sep 23, 2026

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Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh): A painting exhibition was organised at the Prime Minister College of Excellence, Government Narmada College, as part of Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan, on Tuesday. The theme of the exhibition remained ''Mere Sapno Ka Bharat.'' The cadets of NCC and the volunt...
Free Press Journal · Sep 23, 2026