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The Free Press Journal
Positive sentiment pushes indices higher
Bullish momentum remained strong all day with every minor dip attracting fresh buying interest
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal
SEBI’s problem is its chronic discomfort with the rule of law
If SEBI is to command respect rather than reluctant compliance, it must accept that effective regulation and the rule of law are not adversaries
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January 01, 2026
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Ten die, over 1,000 fall ill in Indore from contaminated water
Ten persons, including six-month-old Avyan Sahu, have died and more than 1.100 residents have fallen ill after contaminated drinking water supplied to Indore's Bhagirathpura locality.
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January 01, 2026
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₹55.88-cr drug seized; state ANTF hunts masterminds in Jodhpur
The action follows the recent dismantling of 3 illegal MD labs in Bengaluru; seized 4.1kg solid MD, 17kg liquid MD, machinery and precursors
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January 01, 2026
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MSMEs to power Maha growth
New Industry, Investment and Services Policy targets jobs, smart manufacturing and global capital to boost the state's economy
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January 01, 2026
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BMC election fray sees civic activism taking centrestage
Activists having connect with local issues file nominations; some get party tkts, while others gear up for high-stakes battle as Independents
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January 01, 2026
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CRISIS DEEPENS: CM, MAYOR DIFFER ON TOLL
From the cleanest city to a crisis zone - Indore battles deadly water contamination while authorities act to restore safety and accountability
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January 01, 2026
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Quad envoys hold meeting in Beijing
Ambassadors of the Quad nations which are strategically aligned against China the United States, India, Australia and Japan held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.
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January 01, 2026
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Unseasonal rain alert for Jan 1; cold wave coming
The impact of the strong Western Disturbance (WD) passing through North India is likely to extend to Gujarat.
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January 01, 2026
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Gujarat cabinet approves 9 new district central cooperative banks
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel gave in-principle approval on Wednesday for the formation of nine new District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).
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January 01, 2026
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Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena to head most solo fights
A final picture will emerge after Jan 2 withdrawal deadline; 29 civic bodies to face polls
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January 01, 2026
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DATE IS DGP FOR 2 YEARS
Senior IPS officer Sadanand Vasant Date has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra, succeeding Rashmi Shukla, whose tenure ends on January 3.
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January 01, 2026
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Mercurial Carlsen wins record-extending 9th title
Erigaisi becomes second from India to win a World Blitz medal
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January 01, 2026
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JAISHANKAR HANDS MODI LETTER OVER TO TARIQUE
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday attended the funeral of former Bangladesh PM and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka and handed over a personal condolence letter from PM Narendra Modi to her son and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
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January 01, 2026
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Surat's 7- year-old prodigy honored by President Murmu
In a moment that resonated with national pride, seve nyear-old chess sensation Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika was conferred with the prest ig ious Pradhan Mantri Ras ht riya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu.
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January 01, 2026
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Bengaluru cops in drop service for heavily drunk NY revellers
As part of elaborate arrangements to prevent untoward incidents during New Year celebrations, the Bengaluru Police have launched a novel initiative to assist heavily drunk partygoers.
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January 01, 2026
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Global flux ahead, India steady
Uncharted global policies threaten 2026 stability, yet domestic economy shows enduring economic strength; fincl architecture remains firm
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January 01, 2026
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HC stops BMC from engaging court staff
Bombay HC questions the power and jurisdiction of the BMC chief in a late-night sitting at chief justice's home
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Uma seeks ₹2 cr relief for stadium mishap
Uma Thomas, the MLA from Thrikkakara, has issued a legal notice to the Greater Cochin Development Authority seeking ₹2 crore in compensation over injuries she sustained during a large-scale dance programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Int er national Stadium in Kochi on December 29, 2024.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Amaravati court grants bail
A court in Amravati district granted bail on Wednesday to the Kerala-based pastor and several others arrested in an alleged forced religious conversion case, offering conditional relief a day after their detention by state police.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
E-bus row sharpens capital politics
A dispute over control of Smart City electric buses in Thiruvananthapuram escalated into a pointed political exchange, with Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar and the city's newly elected mayor V V Rajesh trading claims over ownership, de ployment and accountability for the fleet.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt plans helmet rule for pillion riders
ONLY ISI-CERTIFIED TO BE ALLOWED; PHASED ROLLOUT AFTER NOTIFICATION; NO ENFORCEMENT IN CURRENT FISCAL
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CGSI to move NCDRC against IndiGo over mass cancellations of flights
The Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI) has announced its intention to file a class action lawsuit against IndiGo before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Unsecured loans: Private banks lead retail slippages
Over half of the overall retail loan sliappges are coming from unsecured products like credit cards and personal loans, the Reserve Bank said on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
JYOTHI YARRAJI, INDIA'S NEW SPRINT QUEEN
Visakhapatnam-born Jyothi Yarraji, 26, has emerged as India's brightest star in women's sprint hurdles, carving a niche at the continental level with her consistent brilliance.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'A year full of great work, precious family time'
Farhan Akhtar reflects on a fulfilling 2025, balancing meaningful cinema, family moments and future directing plans
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Job Boost : Over 32,000 police vacancies open
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has released a largescale recruitment notification for 32,679 posts across multiple police units in the state.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NDA leaders illegally occupying govt bungalows, claims RJD
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has asked Bihar building construction department to explain why Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from NDA were occupying government bungalows in violation of rules.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ashika Group gets Sebi's in-principle approval to launch mutual funds
Ashika Group on Wednesday announced that it has received in-principle approval from the markets regulator, Sebi, to launch mutual funds.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Hyd Cong reconstitutes DCC
It will cover all five Assembly constituencies in Hyderabad - Bahadurpura, Chandrayangutta, Charminar, Malakpet, and Yakutpura - and ten Blocks. The structure will include: 1 Treasurer; 5 Spokespersons; 10 Vice Presidents; 5 General Secretaries; 9 Secretaries and 15 Executive Committee Members
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