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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TVK leaders face homicide charges
Karur police have formally charged N Anand, TVK’s general secretary, along with Karur district secretary Mathizhagan and joint general secretary Nirmal Kumar, in connection with the deadly stampede at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally where 40 people lost their lives.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Big twist in missing Sabarimala’s gold pedestal
Officials overseeing the Sabarimala temple's oversight and the Kerala High Court’s vigilance wing have confirmed that the missing gold pedestal tied to the Dwarapalaka sculptures has been located at a relative’s residence of the sponsor, triggering deeper scrutiny over accountability and procedural gaps.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
1 held as cops bust Asia Cup online betting
In a late-night raid, D B Marg police dismantled an online betting racket linked to the Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Narrow escape for 27 as fishing vessel hits sandbar at River Sal
FISHERMEN FACE SEVEN-HOUR ORDEAL AT SEA
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
New OC policy will allow builders to go scot-free, says senior adv Vinod Sampat
The state government recently announced a policy for regularising buildings lacking an occupation certificate (OC) in Mumbai, in cases where factors are beyond the control of occupants, like land transfer or administrative lags.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PVR’s India-Pak screening halted
Shiv Sena-UBT, led by Uddhav Thackeray, successfully prompted PVR INOX to cancel live screenings of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final in Mumbai, the party announced on Sunday.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Deadly crush exposes safety failures
Additional Director General of Police Davidson Devasirvatham rejected TVK’s claims that stone-pelting provoked the tragedy, asserting there was no evidence of such attacks.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Chinese ex-min gets death sentence with 2-year reprieve
China's former minister of agriculture and rural affairs Tang Renjian was on Sunday sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes amounting to $38 mn.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jai Prashanth shines at JK Tyres Rd 2
Round 2 of the JK Tyre Racing Season 2025 delivered an action-packed weekend of racing at the Kari Motor Speedway on the outskirts of Coimbatore, bringing together India’s best young drivers, seasoned professionals, and emerging talent under one electrifying motorsport spectacle.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi raises concerns over caste survey data
DATA DOUBTS
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover gets UK's $2 bn loan guarantee
The UK government on Sunday announced that it will support “iconic British brand” Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to 15 billion pounds ($2 billion) to give certainty to the Tata Motors owned carmaker's supply chain following a devastating cyber-attack.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bombay Catholic Sabha alleges poll discrepancies, groupism
Members of the Orlem, Malad, unit of the Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS) have complained to the Charity Commissioner about alleged discrepancies in the election process to the managing committee.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
RADM Dahiya assumes command of Western Fleet
Rear Admiral (RADM) Vivek Dahiya, NM, assumed command of the Western Fleet from Rear Admiral Rahul Vilas Gokhale, YSM, NM, during a ceremonial parade held in Mumbai on Saturday.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ecotourism surge strains hill forests
A growing number of travellers are flocking to Kerala’s ecotourism sites in its hill regions, putting pressure on ecologically sensitive forest areas and prompting authorities to explore stricter regulation.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
No Dussehra burning of Sonam’s effigy: HC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the authorities to ensure that no effigies of Sonam Raghuvanshi, who allegedly got her husband killed during their honeymoon, are burnt during Dussehra festivities in Indore.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NTPC eyeing uranium mines overseas; likely to appoint consultant
State-owned NTPC will appoint a consultant to identify uranium mines overseas after signing a formal agreement with Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL), a company official said.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Milking The Festive Season
As India steps into its biggest consumption period, Manish Bandlish of Mother Dairy explains the strategy behind festive-season readiness for a leading FMCG brand.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Landslide disrupts traffic
Continuous heavy rain in Igatpuri taluka since Saturday night triggered a landslide in Old Kasara Ghat and forced discharge from Mukane dam, cutting off road connectivity to three villages.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Dilemma: Experts flag input tax credit blockage for FMCG distributors despite GST relief
The government's recent circular has brought clarity on trade discounts and credit notes under the GST regime, but has shifted compliance obligation and cash-flow pressure onto FMCG distributors, experts said.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Devara sequel officially announced
Makers announce Devara sequel as Jr NTR film completes one year of release
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Fire destroys rented hut in Calangute; woman loses all belongings
A rented hut was completely gutted by fire on Sunday in Calangute, leaving the occupant, a woman from Bijapur, devastated but unharmed.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SC issues notices to PMC over Sus plant
The Supreme Court has issued notices to Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, S Venkata Mohan, Director of NEERI, and Nuriel Lakshman Pezarkar, CEO of Noble Exchange Environment Solutions, over violations at the garbage processing plant on Sus Road, Baner.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
D’sthala case complainant records statement
The voluntary statement of Chinnaiah, the complainant in the Dharmasthala case, has been recorded by the Additional Civil Judge and Judicial First Class Magistrate in Belthangady on Saturday late evening, officials said.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Engaged and gone together, forever
Among those who perished were a young couple — M. Akash and S. Gokulasri, both 26 and about to become engaged — according to statements by their families.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Eight robbers held, looted cash recovered in police action
In a swift action, police have arrested eight robbers and recovered Rs 1.1 crore from an areca nut trader in Bengaluru, officials said.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Society not liable to homebuyers for developer’s default
Q. Our Society in Goregaon (West) is in the midst of redevelopment.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Araku Valley Coffee wins honour at BusinessLine Change Maker Awards
Araku Valley Coffee, produced under the aegis of the Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC), has secured rare national recognition, winning the ‘Change Maker of the Year’ award in the Financial Transformation category at the prestigious BusinessLine Change Maker Awards 2025.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MJCTA to organise sit-in protest at SIWS College today
Vice-principal of SIWS College denies charges
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Fin Services Dept, SC panel hold mediation training for DRT, PSU banks
Department of Financial Services in collaboration with the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee, Supreme Court of India, organised a 40-hour mediation training programme for the presiding officers of Debts Recovery Tribunals and senior executives of public sector banks.
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September 29, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TN Stampede: Andhra CM, Jagan extend condolences
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy condoled the deaths of 38 people in a stampede at Karur in Tamil Nadu.
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