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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Raaja, Movie Makers settle rights row for ₹50 lakh
The dispute between composer Ilaiyaraaja and production house Mythri Movie Makers over unauthorised usage of the composer's classic songs in two 2025 films has been resolved through a compromise under which the producers paid ₹50 lakh as a \"commercial settlement and gratitude\".
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Swargate stand in shambles
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Bus Stand at Swargate in Pune is grappling with severe mismanagement and unhygienic conditions.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Not involved in illegal car import: HC comes to buyer’s aid
Despite paying full reparations, the authorities cancelled the vehicle’s registration, argued businessman
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CM to release three cheetahs in Kuno today
National park to welcome female cheetah Veera and her two cubs
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
B'fasts over... Kar-'natak' begins
While the Congress high command scripted “breakfast dramas” between Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka was aimed at exhibiting unity among the party leaders, on Wednesday, the situation was back to square one.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
FM: Excise collected from tobacco to be shared with states
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said in the Lok Sabha that the levy of excise on tobacco would ensure that the taxes on demerit good would not change even after the expiry of the GST compensation cess and that the proceeds would be used by the Centre to fully repay the loan taken by it to compensate the state for GST loss during the Covid period.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Israel plans drone defense for India
Israel's private defence firm Israel Weapon Industries has showcased a battlefield innovation-smart rifles turned into short-range drone interceptors using the ARBEL system.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
₹90K cr second supplementary budget in Bihar
Bihar government on Wednesday tabled a second supplementary budget of Rs 91,717 crore for financial year 2025-26 in the assembly.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Spl portal for special people in Bhiwandi
On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) commissioner Anmol Sagar assured that the civic body will extend comprehensive support to all specially-abled citizens in the city.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mkts drift in narrow band as FII outflows sap momentum
Indian equities moved in a narrow range on Wednesday, unable to shake off the pall of persistent foreign portfolio outflows and a weakening rupee that slipped to yet another record low. Investor sentiment remained fragile as global cues turned fickle and domestic traders continued to book profits after the recent rally.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rupee crashes to new depths as US Dollar surge intensifies
INR plunges to a fresh all-time low of 90.15/USD
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jamia Uloom FCRA case: Trust received ~406 cr in foreign donations, says ED
In the alleged money laundering case related to the Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom (JIIU) Trust, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs9 lakh in cash, incriminating documents and multiple digital devices during searches at 12 locations across
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Election Commission in fresh trouble over BLO distress
Much of the problem has risen because of the inexplicable haste with which the Election Commission has sought to carry out the SIR exercise
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Officials asked to boost SAANS campaign to stop pneumonia
An orientation programme has been organised for the medical officers, the doctors of RBS and BCM for medical officers, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) doctors and BCMs at the training centre in Narmadapuram.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
‘Deep distress: Valid cards, then why re-verification?’
Docs, administrative officers with disabilities urge state to withdraw order, which is already being enforced in the BMC, KEM Hosp
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cyclone rain continues to lash
A weakening remnant of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah drifted slowly over the southwest Bay of Bengal and hovered close to the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline, triggering intense rainfall and flooding across northern Chennai and neighbouring districts.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Trevor-guided Jaandaar best for juvenile field
Jaandaar shapes as the standout contender for the Dr. Jagjit Singh Trophy, in the event for debutants on the second day of the Mumbai racing season, scheduled to be held at the historic Mahalaxmi Racecourse on Thursday.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Keshavnagar residents protest civic neglect
Locals in Keshavnagar and Mundhwa say stalled projects, broken roads and unchecked encroachments persist even as neighbouring areas boom
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Judicial intervention sought over AIBE-XX exam ‘irregularities’
Law grads & young advocates have knocked on HC and apex court doors
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BEML bags fresh contract worth ₹414 cr from BMRCL
State-owned BEML on Wednesday said it has bagged a fresh contract worth Rs 414 crore from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) for the supply of additional trainsets.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rs. 2cr assets of drug company’s director attached
Enforcement Directorate has attached property worth Rs 2.04 crore belonging to director of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, whose Coldrif syrup led to deaths of more than 20 children in Chhindwara district, officials said on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sber launches ₹-denominated LoC for Indian suppliers
Sber, the Russia biggest lender, has launched a rupee-denominated letter of credit with deferred payment for purchases in India, a new financial product for importers.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SCR to run Mumbai special
South Central Railway (SCR), Nanded division, will run a special train from Adilabad to Dadar, Mumbai, on the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Din, the death anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, on Dec 5.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Saanvi, Myra emerge best girls swimmers
Mumbai: The wonder girl Saanvi Deshwal of Bombay Scottish, one of the twin sisters - swept the MCF pool, with clean sweep and in the process notched up 42 points in the 2-day annual GMAAA Inter-school swimming championships, organised at the Borivali's Mandpeshwar Civic Federation swimming pool over the weekend.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Municipal polls record 68% turnout in Nashik
Voting for 11 municipal councils in the district was held on Tuesday, with an average turnout of 68.34% recorded across all locations.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tata Trusts joins hands with MU to restore Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall
Abha Narain Lambah Associates will lead the work; they had restored the building 20 years ago as well
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CoCs has right to appoint liquidator for debt-ridden firm, not NCLT: NCLAT
Only the Committee of Creditors (CoC) has the authority to appoint a liquidator for a debt-ridden company undergoing insolvency procedure, and not the NCLT, in cases where a Resolution Professional has not submitted a written consent, the appellate tribunal NCLAT has said.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cong chief slams Hinjawadi infra
Maharashtra State Congress President Harshavardhan Sapkal has criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over the poor condition of Hinjawadi IT Park. He alleged negligence by the state government and claimed that Fadnavis and Pawar make promises but do not fulfil them.
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Height of engineering: TBM launched for deepest tunnel
The launch of Orange Gate-Marine Drive tunnel marks the formal start of excavation for the 9.96km corridor; unprecedented scale, complexity in India
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December 04, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
‘Stop forced caesarean delivery in pvt hospitals’
CM tells officials that staffers of 108 Ambulance Service take patients to private hospitals Merge dist co-op banks to form new bank
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