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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Another Hindu man attacked, set afire in B'desh
Another Hindu man in Bangladesh was allegedly attacked by a mob of miscreants, who critically injured him and then set him afire in Shariatpur's Damudya region.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bollywood rings in New Year 2026
From glamorous getaways to heartfelt reflections, Bollywood celebrities welcomed 2026 with joy, gratitude and togetherness
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PASSENGER VEHICLE WHOLESALES HIT RECORD 45. OL UNITS IN 2025
Passenger vehicle wholesales in India clocked a record 45.5 lakh units in 2025, growing by nearly 6%, turbocharged by GST 2.0 in the latter part of the year that helped overcome a sluggish start, as per industry estimates.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Value of UPI transactions up 20% on year to record ₹27.9 tn in December
The number of Unified Payments Interface transactions rose to 21.63 billion in December, marking a 29% rise from a year ago, data from the National Payments Corp. of India showed.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mystery woman hugging Vijay sparks Rashmika rumours
A mystery woman spotted hugging actor Vijay Deverakonda from behind in his New Year photo dump has set social media abuzz, with netizens convinced that it is none other than his girlfriend, Rashmika Mandanna.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sasikala predicts shift from dynastic rule
Sasikala Natarajan, a former general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and once a close aide of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa, used New Year greetings on Th ursday to deliver a pointed political message, asserting that dynastic governance in Tamil Nadu would give way to what she described as a pe ople-led administration.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gujarat promotes 98 IAS, IPS officers in New Year reshuffle
The Gujarat government on Wednesday night issued orders for the promotion of 49 IPS and 49 IAS, in which five IAS of the 1996 batch have been promoted from the rank of Principal Secretary to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kalpataru Projects bags EPC order worth ₹719 cr
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) on Thursday said it has secured an order worth Rs 719 crore.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Will soon take a call on revising small car prices: MSL official
Maruti Suzuki India will soon take a call on whether to revise upwards prices of its small cars, for which it reduced rates last year over and above the GST benefit of 8.5 per cent, a senior company official said on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Awards mean nothing if people die: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday strongly criticised the government following reports of deaths caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lakhs gather at Bhima Koregaon; 15 injured
Lakhs of people gathered at the Jaystambh in Perne village at Bhima Koregaon in Pune district on Thursday to pay tribute on the 208th anniversary of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon, as has been the case in previous years.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
1,03,44,315 BMC voters, make or break for contenders
A total of 1,03,44,315 citizens will exercise their voting rights in the BMC election, with 10,231 polling stations set up across Mumbai.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
New Year's hangover: Coastal Goa wakes up to sea of trash
BAGA, CALANGUTE LITTERED WITH BOTTLES, PLASTIC WASTE
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jaishankar's reset signal
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's brief, fourhour visit to Dhaka for the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia was far more than a ceremonial call.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MAMDANI SWEARS IN ON QURAN AS NYC'S 112TH MAYOR
Zohran Mamdani was formally sworn in as New York City's 112th Mayor in a private ceremony held just moments into the New Year in an old subway station here.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cities welcome 2026 with big fireworks
From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
₹19cr scholarship for minority students
The Maharashtra government has approved Rs19.2 crore to fund the scholarship scheme for economically weaker and meritorious students from minority communities in the state, pursuing professional higher education and all courses after Class 12.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jallikattu season opens with Pudukkottai event
Permission granted by the Tamil Nadu government for a Jallikattu event at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district on January 3 has formally set the stage for the opening of the 2026 bull-taming season, an annual cultural calendar that draws intense public attention and administrative scrutiny across the state.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NCLT clears Klassic Wheels plan for Indian Refrigerator Co
The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal has approved the resolution plan for Indian Refrigerator Company Ltd, offering a clean exit from insolvency proceedings and setting the stage for revival under new ownership.
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January 02, 2026
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BJP-Shinde Sena, Thackerays to lock horns for 32 seats
195 BMC seats being contested by the Congress-led alliance, while no nominees fielded for 32 seats
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nearly 26,000 visitors ring in New Year at zoo
A heavy influx of visitors was recorded at Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, on the occasion of New Year Day, with about 25,900 people visiting the zoo.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
2,703 nominations receive clearance
Scrutiny of nomination papers for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections continued till late Wednesday night amid a heavy rush of aspirants across wards.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Infighting hits BJP's ranks
NMC POLLS | Duplicate AB forms lead to rejection of four BJP nominations
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
South Indian Bank's advances up 11.3% YoY
South Indian Bank Ltd.'s gross advances grew 11.3% on year to INR 967.65 billion as of Dec. 31, according to the provisional figures released by the bank on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
DGCA notice to AI pilot for 'accepting' aircraft with snags
Al pilot grounded over ‘fitness’ concern
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NEW YEAR GIFT TO FARMERS
AP removes five categories of land from prohibited 22A list
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Backlash forces Govt to disown brandy naming contest
The government moved swiftly on Wednesday to separate itself from a public naming contest announced by the Kerala State Beverages Corporation for a new brandy planned at its revived distillery in Palakkad district, as criticism gathered pace from a Catholic Church-backed anti-liquor committee and opposition leaders demanded clarity on the administration’s stance.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Punjab & Sind Bk gross advances up 15.3% YoY
Punjab & Sind Bank's gross advances grew 15.3% on year to INR 1.10 trillion as of December 31, according to the provisional figures released by the bank on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HC cites 'world is one family' in siblings' feud
Expressing concern over decades-long property battles tearing families apart, the Bombay High Court has cautioned against prolonged litigation between siblings, observing that such disputes serve neither family harmony nor the larger societal interest.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
National Sports Governance Act comes into effect
The National Sports Governance Act partially came into effect on Thursday with provisions that will set the ball rolling for the institution of an all-powerful National Sports Board (NSB) and a Tribunal to handle sporting disputes notified as enforced by the central government.
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