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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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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January 01, 2026
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Man held with pistol, ammo near Panvel stn
The Panvel City Police arrested a 36-year-old man for possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition near Panvel railway station on Saturday night.
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January 01, 2026
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E-com, food delivery services largely unaffected by gig workers' strike
A section of gig workers on Wednesday stopped work demanding better pay and work conditions but the agitation had little impact on services on e-commerce and online food delivery platforms that saw robust business on New Year Eve.
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January 01, 2026
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Secretary MoPNG, Pankaj Jain laid the Foundation Stone for EIL's CBG Project at Halkarni
Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), commenced site activities for its Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant at MIDC Halkarni Industrial Area, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
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January 01, 2026
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Tata Group outlines priorities for 2026
Chandrasekaran highlighted that companies that deliver on commitments, foster collaboration across teams, and take calculated risks will be best positioned to navigate volatility and create long-term stability
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
War history, masterfully told onscreen
Ikkis is a war drama based on the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee, who laid down his life at the age of 21 in the 1971 India-Pakistan War during the Battle of Basantar.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Murder, silence and failure
The Uttarakhand Police insist that the killing of Anjel Chakma (24) had nothing to do with racial prejudice.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gopi becomes pres of GDPS
In a significant move aimed at promoting the ideals of Sri Narayana Guru, the Shivagiri Math in Kerala has officially appointed Gopi Krishnappa as the new president of the Karnataka State Guru Dharma Promotion Youth Assembly (GDPS).
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January 01, 2026
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Unity deficit puts Opposition at a disadvantage in 2026
BJP's strategy is to consolidate gains, maintain voter confidence, and prepare its leadership cadre for the next wave of critical elections
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
GHMC Dy Mayor congratulates National Aerobics winners
Children from Telangana delivered outstanding performances at the 3rd National Sports Aerobics Fitness Championship organised under the aegis of the Sports Aerobics Fitness Association of Telangana, bringing pride to the state.
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January 01, 2026
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Goa club was illegally built on salt pan: Report
The Goa nightclub, where a deadly fire killed 25 people in early December, was built illegally on salt pan and allowed to operate without a valid trade licence, pointing to serious lapses and collusion at multiple official levels, said a government-constituted magisterial inquiry's report.
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January 01, 2026
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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
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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
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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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