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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Suspended Rajasthan cop held for extortion in Jaipur
A suspended Rajasthan Police Service officer awaiting posting orders has been arrested for allegedly extorting money by threatening a person with a fake FIR issued in the name of the Special Operations Group, officials said on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India poised to become $26 tn economy by 2047: Report
India is well poised to remain the fastest-growing large economy in the world over the coming decades, with its GDP projected to reach USD 26 trillion in market exchange rate terms by 2047-48, according to EY's report 'India@100: Realizing the potential of a USD 26 trillion economy'.
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January 01, 2026
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India-Russia FTA: Next round of talks in February
India and the Russia-led EAEU group are likely to hold the next round of talks for the proposed trade agreement in February, an official said on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
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Congress to Centre: Did China mediate during Op Sindoor?
Citing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statement at a symposium in Beijing on December 30 that it had \"mediated\" on the \"tensions between India and Pakistan\" during Operation Sindoor, the Congress on Wednesday asked the Centre to reveal if India's northern neighbour had indeed played a role in the \"abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor\".
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January 01, 2026
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Star ratings mandatory for refrigerator, TV, LPG stove, chillers from January 1
The government has made energy efficiency star-labelling mandatory on a host of appliances, including refrigerators, televisions, LPG gas stoves, cooling tower, and chillers from January 1.
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January 01, 2026
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Cong seeks HC intervention in Sabarimala case
Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Pinarayi Vijayan government, alleging a deliberate attempt to derail the high court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case.
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January 01, 2026
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We are analysing Indigo report: Aviation min
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday said the ministry is currently analysing the report submitted by the panel that probed the massive flight disruptions involving IndiGo earlier this month.
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January 01, 2026
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RPI (A) to get BJP, Sena quota seats
Dissatisfaction resolved, sighs Athawale after a meeting with CM Fadnavis
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cabinet nod to ₹19,142 crore Nashik-Akkalkot highway
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a road project each for Maharashtra and Odisha cumulatively costing Rs 20,668 crore.
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January 01, 2026
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MDMK legislator risks disqualification
A conviction by a city court has placed MDMK MLA T Sadhan Thirumalai Kumar on the brink of losing his Assembly seat, after he was found guilty in a cheque bounce case involving a ₹1 crore loan taken nearly a decade ago.
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January 01, 2026
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Ticket denial triggers dissent among aspirants
BJP drops 22 ex-corporators as parties face unrest on final nomination day
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January 01, 2026
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Thousands to attend ABVP state meet
Thousands to attend ABVP state meet
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January 01, 2026
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Jailed Lai’s teeth rotting, fingernails falling off: Daughter
The daughter of Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy tycoon jailed in Hong Kong, has expressed concerns about her father's deteriorating health in prison, saying his fingernails “sometimes fall off” and his teeth are rotting.
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January 01, 2026
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Govt exploring options on Bill
OBJECTIONS | President's concerns to be examined in detail
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January 01, 2026
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26/11 braveheart, tough taskmaster Date to assume charge as new DGP from Jan 3
Sadanand Date, 59, the new Director General of Police (DGP) and a 1990-batch IPS officer, is widely regarded as an upright, experienced and tough taskmaster.
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January 01, 2026
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ISRO conducts ground test of SSLV third stage at Sriharikota
ISRO has carried out a successful static test of an improved version of the third stage of SSLV at the Solid Motor Static Test Facility of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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January 01, 2026
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Bike rider dies after crashing into stationary truck
A 45-year-old bike rider on late Tuesday night injured after crashing into a stationary truck in the Chhola Mandir area succumbed to injuries during treatment.
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January 01, 2026
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1k in JMC poll fray
In the Jalgaon Municipal Corporation (JMC) elections, as many as 1,038 candidates filed nomination applications for 75 seats, a sharp rise compared to 615 applications in the 2018 polls.
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January 01, 2026
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Pre-arrest bail denied in septic tank deaths
Two manual scavengers fell into a septic tank due to alleged negligence in November 2025
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January 01, 2026
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Bareilly cleric calls Nushrratt's Mahakaal visit Haram
In a controversial development, Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has faced backlash from a Bareilly-based cleric following her visit to the Mahakaal temple in Ujjain.
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January 01, 2026
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Gilts close mixed
Prices of government bonds ended on a mixed note Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
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Textile backbone on the brink : A historic slump in circular knitting
The rhythmic hum of circular knitting machines, once the heartbeat of Surat's industrial dominance, is fading into a somber silence.
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January 01, 2026
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Over 200 cough syrup test reports stuck in labs
Post Chhindwara inci- dent, over 350 cough syrup samples were collected from across the state
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January 01, 2026
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GHMC on sanitation overdrive
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has stepped up its special sanitation drive aimed at improving cleanliness and public hygiene across the city.
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January 01, 2026
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SGCCI to host a special art exhibition in Surat
The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry has org anized a special art exhibition on 2, 3 and 4 January, 2026 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at Vanita Art Gallery, Athwa Gate, Surat, in which the works of various talented artists will be di splayed, which will gift the audience with colors, ideas and artistic sto ries.
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January 01, 2026
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Jagtial octogenarian builds his final resting place
An 80 year old man from Telangana's Jagtial district has drawn attention for building his own granite grave while continuing to lead an active and healthy life.
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January 01, 2026
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NYE strike: Incentives keep most deliveries on track
Last-minute incentives by food delivery and quick commerce platforms largely kept services running on New Year's Eve, despite a nationwide strike called by the Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU).
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January 01, 2026
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Indian Oil buys 1st Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract
Indian Oil Corp purchased its first Colombian oil under an optional supply deal with state oil firm Ecopetrol as India’s top refiner seeks to diversify from Russian oil, Reuters reported on Wednesday quoting two people familiar with the matter.
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January 01, 2026
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Ayodhya marks second anniversary of Ram Pran Pratishta
Ayodhya witnessed large-scale religious and ceremonial activities on Wednesday as the second anniversary of Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha was observed.
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January 01, 2026
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Temporary staff regularised
The state government has approved a sweeping regularisation exercise that will convert hundreds of long-serving temporary workers across local bodies and allied institutions into permanent employees, marking one of the most expansive workforce stabilisation measures undertaken in years.
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