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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Vijay’s TVK hints at Cong tilt
Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has sharpened political speculation by signalling the contours of its alliance thinking ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election due this year, with the Congress emerging as a preferred partner in public remarks by the party’s national spokes person Felix Gerald.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
The Speed Of Want
Q-com's 10-minute anticipation-satisfaction loop sure hits all the right spots. But beyond that, there is a deeper psychological fulfillment at play.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mandrem resort stands tall despite demolition notice
Coastal watchdog passed order two months back, but it is yet to be implemented
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP raises ‘100+’ slogan
State leadership urges unity, launches civic poll campaign in Nashik with mayoral target
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
K’taka launches market intervention scheme for maize farmers
In a major relief to maizegrowing farmers facing distress sales due to a sharp fall in market prices, the Karnataka government on Sunday approved a Market Intervention Scheme for the 2025-26 kharif season to compensate farmers for price shortfalls below the benchmark rate.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Chamundi Hills constructions see protests
Hundreds of activists and city residents including children held a protest against the commercialisation of Chamundi Hills on Sunday.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Election Commission blocks MHADA lottery
Over two lakh applicants affected as housing draw deferred till after poll code
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Group seeks access to historic church in SEEPZ
The Christian community appeals to the state govt for equal treatment of religious heritage sites
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Irdai warns against insurance mis-selling
Mis-selling is a significant concern in the insurance sector, and insurers need to conduct a root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes, the regulator Irdai said in its latest annual report.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Donald Trump’s latest war
The attack by the United States on Venezuela and capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, will go down in history as another instance of naked aggression by a superpower with a long history of dislodging regimes.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Free laptop rollout
Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will inaugurate a large-scale distribution of free laptops to college students at a public event in Chennai on January 5, signalling the start of an expanded phase of a flagship welfare programme that the State government says will reach 20 lakh students across Tamil Nadu.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Reporter called Trump at 4.30am, he answered
This was the reporter's first time calling the president.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US control may unlock India's Venezuelan dues
The US takeover of Venezuela's oil sector could deliver a direct benefit to India, unlocking close to US$1 billion in long-pending dues
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Fire razes hundreds of bikes at Thrissur station
A massive blaze tore through the motorcycle parking facility at Thrissur Railway Station early on Sunday morning, destroying hundreds of two-wheelers and triggering panic in surrounding neighbourhoods as thick plumes of black smoke rose into the sky.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Twist in Rahul Easwar's bail
A fresh legal complaint has been lodged against activist Rahul Easwar, alleging that he violated bail conditions only days after securing his release, deepening a controversy already marked by parallel sexual harassment allegations involving a legislator.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
De Villiers calls Pandya “big pivotal player”
South Africa legend AB de Villiers has heaped praise on India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, describing him as a \"big pivotal player\" for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Why bovine colostrum supplements have become popular among athletes
In recent years, the use of bovine colostrum supplements has gained significant traction among athletes, sports enthusiasts, and fitness professionals.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Export to Venezuela less than 1% of total exports: Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto on Sunday said its exports to Venezuela accounts for less than 1 per cent of its total overseas shipments.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BHAGIRATHPURA TRAGEDY | 17 medical teams continue health survey ORS, Zinc tablets distributed; 5,000 houses surveyed
In the aftermath of the waterborne disease outbreak in Bhagirathpura, the district administration has intensified health interventions in the affected area, distributing ORS packets, zinc tablets and water purification kits to residents while continuing door-to-door surveys and medical followups.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Silver price surge triggers financial crisis in Rajkot; 44 traders shut shop
A report published in local Rajkot-based newspaper Gujarat Mirror claims the rapid surge in silver prices across the globe has triggered a crisis, with up to 44 traders in the city declaring insolvency, NDTV Profit has reported.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Few ADGs waiting for work, many overloaded
Despite shortage of Additional Directors General of Police (ADG) level officers at state police headquarters, some remain idle while others handle multiple responsibilities.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
50% reservation for women a must: Srinivas Goud
Former State Minister V. Srinivas Goud, Karnataka State Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, and MP Srinivas Poojari on Sunday attended the \"Karnataka Women's Nari Shakti State Level Conference” held at the NIMHANS Convention Center in Bengaluru as the chief guests.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
20K cured of drug abuse: Punjab min
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said on Sunday that the state government's flagship anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” (war against addiction) has achieved a significant milestone, with nearly 20,000 ormer addicts now free from the clutches of drug abuse so ar.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
High Court rejects caste claims over temples
The Madras high court has ruled that no caste can claim a right over the administration of a temple, holding that caste does not constitute a religious denomination and that appointments made without reference to caste cannot be faulted.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Homebuyers must urge governor to junk MOFA Amendment
Q: I read with interest your reply to my query in your column dated December 22, 2025, regarding the proposed amendments to MOFA and their consequences.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Leonardo questions cinema's future
Leonardo DiCaprio questions if audiences still visit cinemas, worried streaming platforms may change the future of movie theaters
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Unity Mall protest gains ground
HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR PUBLIC MEETING; LOCALS VOW TO CONTINUE HUNGER STRIKE UNTIL PROJECT IS SCRAPPED
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
12 win in JMC
In the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation (JMC) elections, candidates continued efforts to withdraw their nomination papers till the final moments on the last day of withdrawal.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UK, France bomb Syria ISIS arms bunker in joint action
British and French air force jets have conducted intelligence-led strikes to destroy an arms bunker occupied by the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria, the UK's Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.
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January 05, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Another revolt in Iran
Weakened by decades of international sanctions and an economy that is unravelling steadily, Iran is again in the throes of unrest, as thousands hit the streets protesting inflation, electricity blackouts and unemployment.
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