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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
8 nabbed in raid on job firms in Belapur; 154 passports seized
The Navi Mumbai Police Crime Branch has busted an overseas job fraud racket by raiding three bogus HR and manpower supply companies in CBD Belapur that were allegedly cheating unemployed youth by luring them with foreign job offers without possessing the mandatory licence from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
FTCCI TO HOST TOURISM REEL BOOTCAMP
The Tourism Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) is set to organise a first-of-its-kind Tourism Reel / Shorts Making Bootcamp on January 17, 2026, aimed at transforming travellers into skilled digital storytellers and boosting weekend tourism promotion around Hyderabad.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
2026: Guv Mangubhai Patel's tenure will end, CS, DGP to retire
IGs of 3 divisions, PS (mining) will retire this year
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
80 students lock themselves up over abuse by teacher
Around 80 students at Jawahar Navodaya Higher Secondary School in Joura, Morena, locked themselves up inside their hostel on Wednesday morning to protest against their PT teacher's harassment.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt rolls out ₹4,531-cr mkt access support for exporters
The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support for exporters under which financial support will be provided to participate in activities such as international fairs and exhibitions.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt freezes Vi’s dues, gives o-year payment moratorium
The government on Wednesday approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding AGR dues, approving a fiveyear moratorium on payment, and clearing the way for reassessment of the capped statutory charge - giving a critical lifeline to the beleaguered telco.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Deadly roads take 302 lives across city in 2025
Pune witnessed several road accidents in 2025, resulting in significant loss of © life.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Dog fractures skull in attack by neighbour, FIR lodged
A 46-year-old homemaker from Gorai-l, Borivali West, has filed a complaint leading to an FIR for animal cruelty at Borivali Police Station.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HC warns against Goondas Act misuse
Asserting that personal liberty cannot be curtailed even for an hour without lawful justification, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu home secretary to initiate departmental action against officials who invoke the Goondas Act for extraneous reasons or in a mechanical manner, signalling sharper judicial scrutiny of preventive detention orders.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Woman gang-raped in car, Cong slams Haryana govt
A woman was allegedly gangraped in a moving van through the night and thrown out of the speeding vehicle, suffering serious head and facial injuries, on a desolate road by two men who have since been arrested, police said on Wednesday.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tanzania and Tunisia s
Tanzania and Tunisia secured the last two available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, completing the lineup before half of the groups had concluded their final games.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CBI probe tightens around Vijay
The CBI probe into Karur tragedy is moving towards questioning TVK founder Vijay over the deadly stampede at his campaign rally.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Retail rush, SIPs drive ₹14L cr jump in MF assets in 2025
Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore by November, powered by surge in retail participation and record SIP inflows.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India successfully test-fires two Pralay missiles
India on Wednesday successfully test-fired two Pralay missiles in quick succession off the coast of Odisha, paving way for its induction into the military.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pune eyes rebuild: Key projects that could transform 2026
As Punekars step into 2026, there are several things to look forward to.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Excess load usage to attract penalty, Power dept warns
New JERC tariff order reshapes billing and enforcement; consumers urged to regularise sanctioned load
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Fiscal deficit at 62.3% of target
The Indian government's fiscal deficit rose 15.4% on year to INR 9.767 trillion in the first eight months of the current financial year, data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Wednesday showed.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Afghanistan recall Naveen, Naib for T20 World Cup
Naveen returns after recovering from shoulder injury
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SEC vigil on new yr parties trying to sway voters’ choice
The State Election Commission (SEC) has stepped up vigilance to thwart attempts to influence voters through new year celebrations.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Surgery comes to ayurvedic hospitals
CCIM clears limited surgeries by postgraduate Ayurvedic doctors, new guidelines under preparation
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
On last day of '25, Yogi, Rajnath pray at Ram temple
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday offered prayers at Hanuman Garhi and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, seeking peace, prosperity and welfare for the nation and Uttar Pradesh.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
‘Infiltration has altered Assam’s demography’
AGP chief Atul Bora says the coming years are crucial
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
IAS officers get promotions on last day of the year
On the last day of the year, the state government issued promotion orders for IAS officers.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nimesulide oral dose above 100 mg banned
The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 mg, citing serious risks to health, an official notification said.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Broadband subscriber base surpasses 1 bn-mark in Nov
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in November 2025.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Huge cache of Maoist arms found in Sukma
In a significant victory against Left-Wing Extremism, security forces have dealt a crippling blow to Maoists in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ensure no untoward incidents during NYE: HM
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said the police department has been sensitised, and strict instructions have been given to officials to take all the necessary measures to ensure that no untoward incidents happen across the state during the New Year celebrations.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
AI deepfakes sharpen TN political battle
An AI-generated video that appeared on social media showing the late chief minister C N Annadurai seemingly urging actor-politician Vijay to assume leadership has become a defining moment in how artificial intelligence is reshaping electoral politics in Tamil Nadu.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP MP Wadiyar accuses govt of being soft on Bangladeshis
BJP MP Yaduveer Krishna-datta Wadiyar on Tuesday alleged that illegal migrants from Bangladesh have found Karnataka a \"safe haven\" under the Congress rule as he shared a video on his social media handle allegedly showing three illegal Bangladeshi migrants asking others to find a shelter in the state.
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Safeguard duties on imports of steel products extended
The government has extended safeguard duties on imports of certain steel products for three years, aiming to curb dumping from countries like China and protect domestic manufacturers from a supply glut.
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