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Excise team stops late night party at farmhouse
A team of the State Excise Department raided a farmhouse and stopped a highprofile party being organised for New Year celebration on Wednesday night.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Raichur's 'Akka Pade, special Squad for women, child safety
In a significant move to enhance the safety and security of women and children, the Karnataka government has launched a special initiative called 'Akka Pade’ (Sister Force) in Raichur.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BEST bus rams truck, driver killed
A 30-year-old truck driver was killed and three were injured after a BEST bus collided head-on with a truck in Aarey Colony on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
No major untoward incidents in K'taka during New Year celebrations: Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said new year celebrations across the state including here were peaceful, without any major untoward incidents.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BSNL’s WiFi calling services across India
On New Year, state-owned telecommunications provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as WiFi Calling.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Comeback victory for Ivory Coast, Cameroon
Sudan advances despite defeat and
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
3 die during Iran protests sparked by ailing eco
Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy spread on Thursday into the Islamic Republic's rural provinces, with at least three people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sapphire to merge with Devyani Int'l
Sapphire Foods India said on Thursday it will merge with Devyani International, in a move that is likely to consolidate local franchisee partners of Yum Brands, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut, Reuters reported.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Poll duty officer suspended for seeking bribe
The BMC, on Thursday, suspended a junior auditor, Deepak Johare, deployed on election duty in Chembur for demanding a bribe during scrutiny of nomination forms.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UP steps up food processing drive to attract investments
The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating efforts to attract higher capital investment through food processing-based industries.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
New Year's revelry turns deadly, man kills friend in brawl
Both were employed as caretakers at an old house in Calangute
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
2 Nashik centres get NQAS tag
The Zilla Parishad Health Department in Nashik district has received a major boost with two Ayushman Health Centres-Primary Health Centres securing National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification from the Central Government.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Shrinivas becomes IAF AOC-in-C
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Consumers to be rewarded with ₹102 crore refund
Consumers to Get Money Back After Regulatory Correction
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pernod Ricard India stays as largest alcoholic beverage co with ₹27,445.80 cr sales in FY25
With consolidated sales of Rs 27,445.80 crore in FY25, Pernod Ricard India has retained its position as the largest alcoholic beverage maker in the country by value, ahead of Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd).
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
DCM: Govt to hold LB elections in '26
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said the ruling Congress government has taken a pledge to hold all local body elections in the state in 2026.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mohan Bhagwat to interact with eminent people, youths, women
RSS chief on two days visit
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NASA's largest, 65-yr-old library closes today
NASA's largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, which has been a central research hub for the global space agency since 1959, will be permanently closing on Friday (Jan 2).
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Statistics Min unveils new logo
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Thursday launched a new logo depicting the importance of data in the country's development.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gig workers, companies spar over NY's Eve strike impact
Gig workers' unions and the quick commerce platforms vehemently contradicted each other over the impact of strike held onNew Year's Eve.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Dialysis deaths prompt probe
State health authorities have ordered an inquiry after complaints alleged that two men who underwent dialysis at the Taluk Headquarters Hospital in Haripad died from a hospital-acquired infection, prompting scrutiny of infection-control practices at the facility and the circumstances surrounding a single day’s treatment session involving dozens of patients.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Stocks end first 2026 session flat
Indian equity benchmarks ended the first trading session of 2026 on a subdued note on Thursday, as sharp losses in tobacco stocks and continued foreign fund outflows offset early buying interest.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Power, performance and paranoia
The Housemaid arrives dressed like a polite domestic thriller and promptly kicks off its shoes to sprawl on the sofa of excess.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
As stir peaks, Tezpur univ VC sent on leave, probe ordered
Nearly three months after students and teachers launched protests demanding the removal of Tezpur University Vice Chancellor (VC) Shambhu Nath Singh, the Ministry of Education (MoE) asked him to proceed on leave and ordered the setting up of an enquiry panel to probe into the allegations against him, according to officials.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India-B'desh Ganga check
India and Bangladesh on Thursday began joint water measurement on the Padma and the Ganga rivers as the 30year Ganga Water Sharing Treaty entered its final year.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, kills 8
The U.S. military said it struck 5 alleged drug-smuggling boats over 2 days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and may have survived.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Siren foils attempted burglary at SBI bank in Shirur
An attempted burglary was reported at the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Shirur village of Navalgund taluk, where unidentified miscreants tried to break into the bank by damaging the rear wall on Monday night.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Afghanistan flash floods claim 17 lives
Floods damaged infrastructure, killed livestock, and hit 1,800 families, worsening conditions in already vulnerable urban and rural communities.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt to set up state cancer registry board
Madhya Pradesh will soon have a state cancer registry board aimed at tracking cancer patients at initial stages and providing accurate data for diagnosis and treatment.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jahagirdar releases 2026 pro-environment calendar
A special Environment Calendar 2026, based on the theme \"Environmental Care - Let's Make it Personal\", has been released to promote individual responsibility towards environmental protection.
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