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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bengal: Elderly man dies by suicide, kin blame SIR
95-year-old Kshitish Majumdar from West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district allegedly died by suicide in Birbhum after being reportedly distressed over the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls, his family claimed on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Insurtech sector’s cumulative valuations cross $15.8 billion
India has a sizeable insurtech ecosystem with over 150 active players, whose cumulative valuations crossed $15.8 billion, and revenues surpassed $0.9 billion in 2024, a 10 times increase since 2019, a report said on Thursday.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Activists for coalition against resource loot, atrocities against adivasis in the name of fighting Maoists
Adivasi activist Damodar Turi on Monday railed against the displacement of masses of adivasis in Jharkhand in the name of Operation Kagar and development projects.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
POLL FOCUS Chapra: Where star power meets grassroots politics
Chapra constituency in Saran district has emerged as one of the most closely watched contests.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Civic body turns focus to ‘polluting’ RMC plants
RMC plants are said to be a major source of cement dust; issue discussed in review meet between MPCB, BMC
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rahul Gandhi assures support to Satara victim’s family
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday spoke to the family of the young woman doctor from Kavadgaon in Wadwani tehsil, Beed district, who died by suicide.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Widespread phone-feeding adds to children's screen addiction
Data from a new study in Kollam district show that mobile phones are being used to feed or pacify young children despite longstanding medical advice against the practice.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Guinness record: Breast health info takes centre stage
A Guinness World Record was achieved on Wednesday in Mumbai with the creation of the largest mosaic using 1,191 ‘Hug of Life’ hot water bags, spelling out the message: “Take A Breast Self-Exam with Thanks-A-Dot.”
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Surat airport introduces inline baggage handling system
In a significant step toward modernization and enhanced passenger convenience, the long-awaited Inline Baggage Handling and Scanning System (ILBHS) was inaugurated today at Surat International Airport.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Board chiefs face heat in gold probe
PROBE SCOPE | Court has specifically instructed against restricting investigation to lower level staff
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt bonds slump on sharp rise in US yields
Government bond prices ended sharply down Thursday due to a surge in US Treasury yields and fading hopes of a December rate cut in India.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Unseasonal rains damage Rs 5K-cr paddy, maize
Unseasonal rain has caused extensive damage to paddy and maize crops worth around Rs 5,000 crore across 22 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Man arrested with MD drug worth Rs 2.2L
City crime branch arrested an accused and seized 22.18 grams of MD drug worth Rs 2.2 lakh in the international market from his possession.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP terms Azhar’s inclusion in cabinet, MCC violation
The BJP on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, calling the proposed induction of cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin into the state's cabinet as an utter violation of Model Code of Conduct, though the MCC is not applicable to the entire city.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Big B joins Battle Of Galwan?
Salman Khan starrer Battle Of Galwan is one of the most-awaited upcoming movies. The film is being directed by Apoorva Lakhia, and the filmmaker keeps sharing glimpses from the sets.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
State emblem on pvt car raises questions on enforcement
A private vehicle bearing registration number GJ 05 RZ 4987 was recently spotted displaying a large golden State Emblem of India on its rear windshield — an act that appears to violate existing regulations governing the use of the national emblem.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sub-Inspector bags ₹2 Lakh bribe to ‘Fix’ rape case
A Lucknow | sub-inspector, Dhananjay Singh, was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption team while taking a ₹2 lakh bribe from a coaching institute owner accused in a gangrape case.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Sudanese RSF militia killed 460 at hospital'
The Rapid Support Forces militia reportedly killed hundreds of civilians at the main hospital in el-Fasher, days after it captured the Sudanese city, the head of the UN's health agency says.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Getting better everyday, says Shreyas
Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said he is “on the road to recovery and getting better every passing day” after sustaining a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TCS' forced resignations spark outrage
Forum of IT Employees alleges foul play by company; staff claim coercion and loss of jobs after years of service amid automation shift
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Illegal debris dumping continues in Aarey Forest
Range forest officer says land levelled under the guise of a film shoot; no formal permission was granted
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Couple chase, knock delivery boy to death, pillion injured
A couple have been arrested for allegedly killing a 24-year-old delivery boy, Darshan, after ramming his bike from behind in a road rage incident in JP Nagar on October 25.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Won’t pay! BJP leader’s son assaults toll staff in Vijayapura
A shocking incident of road rage unfolded at a toll plaza in Vijayapura when a youth allegedly assaulted toll booth staff after being asked to pay the toll fee.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
‘Nauradehi Sanctuary to become home for cheetahs’
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said Nauradehi Sanctuary will become the third home for cheetahs in the state after Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CPI firefighting helps avert a flashpoint with CPM
Timely intervention by the CPI leadership has averted the unease within the ruling LDF over the PM SHRI issue taking a turn for the worse after General Education Minister V. Sivankutty publicly accused Food and Civil Supplies Minister G. R. Anil of mocking him in front of the CPI office.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Swiggy's Q2 net loss widens to ~1,092 crore
Swiggy, which owns Instamart, on Thursday reported widening of consolidated net loss to Rs 1,092 crore for the second quarter ended September 2025, on continuing losses from the quick commerce segment and increase in the company's advertising and sales spend.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CBI: ADA Group diverted Yes Bank funds through shell cos
CBI says that during 2017-2019, Yes Bank had invested 2,965 cr and 2,045 cr through subscription of NCDs and CPs of RHFL and RCFL respectively
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Motilal Oswal strengthens board with four new directors
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd on Thursday announced 4 new appointments to its board, aimed at further strengthening leadership, governance, and business continuity.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
RIL to offer free Google AI Pro access worth ₹35,100 to select Jio users
Reliance Industries on Thursday said its artificial intelligence arm Reliance Intelligence has partnered with Google to offer free access to Google AI Pro for 18 months, worth Rs 35,100 to select Jio 5G users initially.
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October 31, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ayurvedic cough syrup claims 5-month-old girl in Chhindwara
There seems to be no end in sight to cough syrup deaths in the Chhindwara district.
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