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Election officers' call final in local polls
The Maha govt said reform was needed to ensure elections are conducted in a time-bound manner
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Delhi summons Dhaka envoy
India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner Riaz Hamdullah to convey its concerns over what it termed the \"deteriorating security environment\" in Bangladesh, particularly regarding threats to the Indian Mission in Dhaka.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
MODI COURTS AFRICA. GULF
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described India Ethiopia as \"natural partners\" in regional peace, security and connectivity, asserting that the two countries share a common vision of a world that is \"more just, more equal and more peaceful\", concluding his maiden bilateral visit to Ethiopia.
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December 18, 2025
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Pak quandary as US pushes Gaza plan
Pak military chief runs the risk of being accused of 'doing Israel's bidding' as Trump plans a force drawn from Muslim countries to oversee Gaza transition. Munir is set to meet the US prez in coming weeks
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December 18, 2025
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LS clears N-energy bill amid Oppn ire
The Centre on Wednesday introduced the Sustainable Harnessing of Atomic Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in the Lok Sabha calling it a necessary legislation to address India's growing energy needs and for increasing the share of nuclear power up to 10% of the energy mix.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Silver surges by ₹7,300 to cross record ₹2 lakh per kg
Silver prices on Wednesday breached the record Rs 2 lakh-per-kilogram mark in the national capital for the first time, driven by strong demand in domestic and global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Largest prostate removed with robotic surgery, a world record
A 550-gram benign (non-cancerous) prostate was successfully removed from a 70-yearold patient using roboticassisted surgery, setting a world record for the largest prostate gland excised through a robotic platform.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Burglar arrested again after 97th theft
A habitual burglar who began committing house thefts as a minor has once again landed behind bars after carrying out his 97th burglary.
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December 18, 2025
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Complaint against parody
The viral parody song used during local body election campaign has triggered a police complaint alleging distortion of a devotional composition and injury to religious sentiments, placing renewed focus on the boundaries between political satire, faith and free expression.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Malegaon fair starts today in Loha tehsil
The renowned Shree Kshetra Malegaon in Loha tehsil, a prominent pilgrimage centre in South India, will host the grand annual fair of Lord Khandoba from today, Dec 18, until Dec 25.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Trump orders blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all \"sanctioned oil tankers\" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro in a move that seemed designed to put a tighter chokehold on the South American country's economy.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Green discontent: NMC cancels tender
The controversial tender for constructing an exhibition centre (MICE Hub) under the 'Bharat Mandapam' project in the Sadhugram area of Tapovan for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 has finally been cancelled.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
TAKE SWIFT ACTION: HC to govt
The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, on Tuesday ordered state government to take immediate action on nursing admissions.
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December 18, 2025
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Kokate moves HC against conviction; hearing on Friday
The minister skipped the cabinet meeting and got himself admitted to Lilavati Hospital, citing ill health
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December 18, 2025
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Australia beach shooter charged in 59 offences
Naveed Akram, a suspected gunman in Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offences, including 15 charges of murder, on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Collectors must take coalition govt's vision to the grassroots: Dy CM Pawan
Calling for unwavering commitment from the district administration, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday urged district collectors to work with dedication to ensure that the coalition government's development agenda reaches people at the grassroots level.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kerala flags loss of livelihood
MOST AFFECTED | State among the most hit, claims minister Rajesh
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Popular South African DJ shot dead
A popular South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the country's largest city, Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across the nation grappling with entrenched crime.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MPs seek route rethink
Lawmakers urge Centre to scrap Shirdi diversion and restore direct Nashik-Pune alignment
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PMC accepts over 47k objections
Out of the 65,000 objections received regarding the draft voter list released for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections, the administration has accepted 47,063.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cops nab inter-state robbers after chase
The Beed Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested an interstate gang involved in a series of thefts and robberies after a high-speed chase that continued up to Massajog village.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cong alleges deal in VC appointments
Sharp political questions have resurfaced after Co ngress general secretary K C Ven ugopal alleged that the ap pointment of vice cha ncellors to two state-run te chnical universities signals a tacit understanding between the Chief Minister and the Go vernor, despite their public display of discord.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
State-owned universities in Karnataka stare at closure
Universities are facing shortage of teaching staff, students and funds crunch.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Dino Morea pens emotional note
Actor mourns father Ronnie, shares emotional Insta tribute celebrating memories, life lessons and love
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SEBI REVAMPS MF FEES, PUTS ETHICS FRAMEWORK ON HOLD
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday approved a sweeping overhaul of mutual fund fee regulations to enhance transparency and rationalise costs for investors, while deferring a decision on a proposed framework to manage conflicts of interest among senior officials.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Morjim beach club seeks review of demolition order
GCZMA TO HEAR REVIEW PLEA TODAY; NGT PETITION ON INACTION STILL PENDING
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
FIFA slashes price of some WC tickets to USD 60
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Auto doors don't open, AC local skips Dadar stn
The automatic doors of an AC fast local train failed to open at the Dadar railway station on the Central Railway (CR) line on Wednesday, forcing the commuters to alight at Byculla station.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP walks out from Assembly over ‘non-disbursal’ of Gruha Lakshmi
The opposition BJP on Wednesday staged a walkout from the Karnataka assembly protesting the alleged \"non-disbursal\" of two months' installments to 1.26 crore beneficiaries under a woman's assistance scheme of the state government.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Carey’s hometown century, Khawaja’s 82 lift Australia
Alex Carey posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja scored 82 after a dramatic, last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on a hot opening day of the third Ashes test.
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