Free Press Journal presents the top news and exclusive stories of the day so far in brief. Read exclusive interviews of Preeti Menon, AAP leader and Dr. Rajpal S. Hande, Principal of Mithibai College.
Jat Quota Stir: Haryana Govt to file application over issue today
With a view on discussing the furore on the protests over the Jat reservation issue, the Haryana Government is all set to file an application in the High Court after the Jat community leaders staged a protest outside Union Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence.
India GDP may grow by additional $1 tn if all Indians get online by 2020: Facebook study
A report commissioned by Facebook, says that India can make internet affordable for nearly 80 per cent of its population if the data costs fell. If internet services were to reach 100 per cent, India’s GDP can be increased by $1 trillion by 2020.
FPJ Xclusive: Not made any allegation against Khadse, says Preeti Menon, AAP, Mumbai
Preeti Sharma, the national executive member and spokesperson of AAP recently surfaced with serious allegation on Maharashtra BJP Minister Eknath Khadse over call records obtained which suggest communication between him and the most wanted Dawood Ibrahim. She speaks exclusively with the Free Press Journal on her remarks and the ongoing probe.
IPL 2016 Finale: Sunrisers Hyderabad win season 9 against RCB
IPL season 9 finale ended with an unexpected result with the Sunrisers Hyderabad claiming victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore. With a target of 209 set by the Sunrisers, Kohli’s boys failed to chase it enough though they looked in control of the match.
PM Narendra Modi off for a 5-nation tour next week till June 10
It seems like PM Modi won’t be returning home for long. With his ongoing tours, the list gets longer as he sets off for a 5-nation tour till June 10. These include visits to Afghanistan, Qatar, Switzerland, United States and finally Mexico.
FPJ Opinion: India-Africa relations challenged with racial slurs and killing
After the killing of a Congolese student over a petty issue, African heads have taken a strong stand, which is bound to affect India-Africa relations. It has risen to an extent that they have advised their governments to not send new students to India.
Mumbai shoe-shine man custodial death; State for magisterial probe
The mysterious death of shoe-shine man, Arvind Shimpi at Arthur Road jail has been pulled by the Bombay High Court, and stated that there will be magisterial probe into this custodial death. He was arrested on March 8 and died on March 11.
Investment Special: PPF not only a safe investment but a form of retirement fund
With the recent fall in interest rates, Public Provident Fund (PPF) is the ‘it’ thing among investors. Prominent financial expert A. N. Shanbhag speaks about how to compute due dates, withdrawals, maturity proceeds, and more.
Colleges should provide what the learners need – Dr. Rajpal S. Hande, Mithibai College
As students gear up for back to college, Dr. Rajpal S. Hande, Principal of Mithibai College in Vile Parle, speaks on development of students and how the process of learning can be enhanced. Mithibai has come up with Blackboard technology which connects over 12,000 students and teachers. It is a simple app on the mobile wherein teachers can offer lessons online as well.