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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Narayana Guru’s philosophy counters majoritarianism, says Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said saint and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru's philosophy remains a powerful answer to rising majoritarianism and social divisions in an India that boasts of economic progress even as unity weakens.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NCP nominee files poll paper, dies hours later
Javed Pathan, 66, who was fielded by the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for the Mira-Bhayandar civic polls, died of heart attack, hours after filing the nomination on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
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SPs of Khandwa, Dhar, Jhabua, Rewa & Bhind get DIG rank
18 IPS OFFICERS PROMOTED
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Juvenile justice and child protection workshop held
A UNICEF-organized workshop on Juvenile Justice and Child Protection was held in Chitrakoot Dham Mandal, Banda.
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January 01, 2026
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Admin commission moots closure of low-impact schemes
An administrative reforms commission formed in Karnataka in its final report released on Wednesday has recommended sweeping changes to streamline governance, including the closure or merger of low-impact state sector schemes, redeployment of surplus staff to frontline services and abolition of long-vacant posts.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
New Year safety net tightened statewide
Tamil
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Stock markets end 2025 optimistic
Indian equity markets rang down the curtain on 2025 on a distinctly upbeat note, snapping a losing streak and reinforcing expectations of a steadier, growth-led recovery in the year ahead.
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January 01, 2026
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...my New Year resolution is
From being brutally honest to unlearning the past, here are some New Year resolutions for 2026 which were shared with us
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January 01, 2026
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Govt notifies creation of third district 'Kushavati'
DISTRICT FORMED WITH FOUR SUB-DIVISIONS AND HQ AT QUEPEM; ADMINISTRATIVE MAP REDRAWN WITH UNIFORM COLLECTOR-LED SETUP
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tragic death of toddler after scalding accident
A 13-month-old girl named Jahnvi passed away on Wednesday morning in Lucknow due to severe burn injuries.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Political dissatisfaction sparks unrest in city
Political dissatisfaction among aspirants has intensified following disagreements over alliances within both the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with several leaders who failed to secure candidatures triggering unrest in the political arena.
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January 01, 2026
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TG releases Rs 713 cr towards pending bills
Orders have been issued by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu for the release of Rs. 713 crore towards pending bills payable to government employees in the state for the month of December.
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January 01, 2026
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MSRTC clean drive; Yatra prep
In an effort to enhance passenger safety, hygiene and overall travel experience, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has decided to implement a comprehensive cleanliness drive at all its bus stations once every 15 days.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Contract nurses end protest
Contract nurses recruited through the Medical Services Recruitment Board have withdrawn a prolonged state- -wide protest after the government assured them of permanent appointments and the resolution of several long- -pending service-related demands, marking a key moment in an agitation that had disrupted public healthcare services.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
8 nabbed in raid on job firms in Belapur; 154 passports seized
The Navi Mumbai Police Crime Branch has busted an overseas job fraud racket by raiding three bogus HR and manpower supply companies in CBD Belapur that were allegedly cheating unemployed youth by luring them with foreign job offers without possessing the mandatory licence from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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January 01, 2026
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FTCCI TO HOST TOURISM REEL BOOTCAMP
The Tourism Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) is set to organise a first-of-its-kind Tourism Reel / Shorts Making Bootcamp on January 17, 2026, aimed at transforming travellers into skilled digital storytellers and boosting weekend tourism promotion around Hyderabad.
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January 01, 2026
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2026: Guv Mangubhai Patel's tenure will end, CS, DGP to retire
IGs of 3 divisions, PS (mining) will retire this year
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January 01, 2026
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80 students lock themselves up over abuse by teacher
Around 80 students at Jawahar Navodaya Higher Secondary School in Joura, Morena, locked themselves up inside their hostel on Wednesday morning to protest against their PT teacher's harassment.
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January 01, 2026
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Govt rolls out ₹4,531-cr mkt access support for exporters
The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support for exporters under which financial support will be provided to participate in activities such as international fairs and exhibitions.
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January 01, 2026
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Govt freezes Vi’s dues, gives o-year payment moratorium
The government on Wednesday approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding AGR dues, approving a fiveyear moratorium on payment, and clearing the way for reassessment of the capped statutory charge - giving a critical lifeline to the beleaguered telco.
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January 01, 2026
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Deadly roads take 302 lives across city in 2025
Pune witnessed several road accidents in 2025, resulting in significant loss of © life.
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January 01, 2026
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Dog fractures skull in attack by neighbour, FIR lodged
A 46-year-old homemaker from Gorai-l, Borivali West, has filed a complaint leading to an FIR for animal cruelty at Borivali Police Station.
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January 01, 2026
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HC warns against Goondas Act misuse
Asserting that personal liberty cannot be curtailed even for an hour without lawful justification, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu home secretary to initiate departmental action against officials who invoke the Goondas Act for extraneous reasons or in a mechanical manner, signalling sharper judicial scrutiny of preventive detention orders.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Woman gang-raped in car, Cong slams Haryana govt
A woman was allegedly gangraped in a moving van through the night and thrown out of the speeding vehicle, suffering serious head and facial injuries, on a desolate road by two men who have since been arrested, police said on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
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Tanzania and Tunisia s
Tanzania and Tunisia secured the last two available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, completing the lineup before half of the groups had concluded their final games.
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January 01, 2026
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CBI probe tightens around Vijay
The CBI probe into Karur tragedy is moving towards questioning TVK founder Vijay over the deadly stampede at his campaign rally.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14L cr jump in MF assets in 2025
Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore by November, powered by surge in retail participation and record SIP inflows.
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January 01, 2026
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India successfully test-fires two Pralay missiles
India on Wednesday successfully test-fired two Pralay missiles in quick succession off the coast of Odisha, paving way for its induction into the military.
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January 01, 2026
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Pune eyes rebuild: Key projects that could transform 2026
As Punekars step into 2026, there are several things to look forward to.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Excess load usage to attract penalty, Power dept warns
New JERC tariff order reshapes billing and enforcement; consumers urged to regularise sanctioned load
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