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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
A Canvas Called Silence
It's a fact that various religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions emphasise the importance of silence as a pathway to enlightenment and transcendence.
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January 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UNION BUDGET FY26-27 | Capex expected to grow by 10.5% to ₹12 lakh crore Tax collections to rise, fiscal consolidation to continue
The Budget should outline a phased roadmap to bring petroleum, electricity and other excluded inputs under GST to restore tax neutrality and reduce cascading costs for industry
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January 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Thyssenkrupp weighs phased sale of TKSE to Jindal Steel
Germanys Thyssenkrupp could sell its steel division to India's Jindal Steel International in several steps, Reuters reported exclusively on Wednesday quoting sources familiar with the talks, as the two sides try to strike a deal for the complex business.
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January 08, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Making gig work sustainable
In an age of increased automation and fewer jobs in industries, governments are challenged to find new services that can generate employment and absorb a whole generation of restive workers, When app-based algorithms arrived, linking labour demand with supply, a panoply of services emerged and created mass employment through flexible work.
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January 08, 2026
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Nehru opposed Somnath Temple construction: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday shared copies of a letter written by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to then Pakistan Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan, accusing Nehru of opposing the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple and putting “appeasement politics” above India’s civilisational heritage.
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January 08, 2026
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Balan's Muslim claim creates fierce storm
COMMUNAL VENOM | Opposition accuses CPM of spreading communal fear
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January 08, 2026
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Young couple commits suicide in Umarpada forest
In a shocking incident, young love birds committed suicide in the dense forest area of Umarpada taluka of Surat district on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Opposition’s criticism of G RAM G makes no difference, says Yadav
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said the opposition’s criticism of G RAM G does not make any difference.
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January 08, 2026
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3D-based land survey begins in Panaji, Margao and Cuncolim
As part of the Centre's NAKSHA scheme for modernising land records, the Goa government has begun a 3D-based land survey using drones and electronic devices across municipal areas of Panaji, Margao and Cuncolim from Tuesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Locals slam PMC for encroachment menace
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) have on several occasions launched anti-encroachment operations.
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January 08, 2026
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SC protects singer Neha Rathore from arrest
PAHALGAM POSTS | No coercive steps should be taken, says top court; directs her to cooperate with UP investigation
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January 08, 2026
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Birch probe: Fire Dept too came in line of fire
MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY RECOMMENDS ACTION OVER FAULTY INSPECTION AND FIRE NOC
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January 08, 2026
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Sindhu makes winning return
Satwik-Chirag also enter second round at the Malaysian Open
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January 08, 2026
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‘$45 bn worth of IPO lock-ins expiring in coming months, volatility may trigger’
IPO lock-in expiries worth USD 45 billion are scheduled to open in the coming months, with several recently listed companies set to witness the lifting of pre-listing shareholder lock-ins over the next month, according to a report by Nuvama.
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January 08, 2026
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Gadkari calls for export push to make India third largest economy
India will have to reduce imports and increase exports, if it wants to become the third-largest economy in the world, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.
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January 08, 2026
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Modi, Netanyahu swap notes on terror fight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convey New Year greetings.
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January 08, 2026
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Membership decline has CPM worried as third-term bid looms
While the overall tally remains above the 2021 level, the reversal has unsettled senior leaders
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January 08, 2026
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Siddaramaiah is 'biggest borrower': BJP
The opposition BJP on Wednesday called Siddaramaiah the “biggest borrowing CM”, citing reports that the state is likely to borrow Rs 93,000 crore in the fourth quarter from January to March.
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January 08, 2026
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NCP bets on infra, housing, amenities in poll manifesto
Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Wednesday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming BMC elections at the MCA Lounge, Wankhede Stadium.
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January 08, 2026
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B’desh: Hindu man jumps into canal to flee mob, dies
In another incident involving a Hindu man in Bangladesh, Mithun Sarkar died after he was chased by miscreants who claimed he was a suspect of theft.
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January 08, 2026
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Hsg sales dip 1% last year, avg price up 19%: Report
Housing sales fell 1 per cent last year to over 3.48 lakh units across eight major cities, with demand stagnating amid an average price rise of up to 19 per cent, according to Knight Frank.
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January 08, 2026
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Unlikely BJP-Cong Ambernath tie-up jolts Mahayuti alliance
The unexpected BJP-Congress alliance in Ambernath was aimed at sidelining the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction).
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January 08, 2026
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BJP, NCP spar over illegal Bangladeshis
With polling day just a week away, campaigning for the BMC elections has peaked with allegations and counterallegations flying between Mumbai BJP chief Amit Satam and NCP's Mumbai election in-charge Nawab Malik over the issue of Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators in the city.
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January 08, 2026
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Goa to get Lokayukta after year-long hiatus
PANEL ZEROES IN ON JUSTICE SANDEEP SHINDE, ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY; VACANCY STALLED HEARINGS IN OVER 20 CASES
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January 08, 2026
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Govt set to challenge CEC's tiger reserve proposal in SC
State objects to first-phase notification of 468.6 sq km; cites habitation and livelihood concerns
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January 08, 2026
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Gujarat police leaves cancelled ahead of PM Modi visit
Following the three day long visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the incharge police chief has cancelled the leaves of all police personnel and officers across Gujarat starting from Janaury 7 to January 12.
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January 08, 2026
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In a first, MPBSE to install CCTVs at exam centres
For the first time, Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has decided to install CCTV cameras at select examination centres for Class 10 and Class 12 Board exams to curb paper leaks, copying and other irregularities.
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January 08, 2026
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Heirs wait decades for land compensation
For more than 20 years, the heirs of Mohiddin Nawaz Khan, also known as Babasaheb bin Ghouse Khan, have been waiting for compensation for their family’s land acquired for the Anandapuram tank area in Bengaluru’s Chamarajpet Assembly constituency.
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January 08, 2026
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Serial burglar held for heist at filmmaker's bungalow
In the case of Rs1.34 crore jewellery theft at actor film and TV producer Abhmanyu Singh's bungalow on December 30, the Oshiwara police have arrested Manoj Rathod, 40.
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January 08, 2026
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Inox Clean raises ₹3,100 cr via 6% equity sale
Inox Clean Energy has raised Rs 3,100 crore in an equity funding round diluting around 6 per cent stake to multiple foreign and domestic investors, sources said.
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