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Sydney attack echoes Mumbai scars
The terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has struck a painful chord in India, reviving memories of the 26/11 Mumbai carnage, after it emerged that one of the victims was a rabbi who had recently organised a memorial for those killed in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal
State to monitor 56 MHADA colonies
In a significant policy shift aimed at fast-tracking the redevelopment of ageing housing stock, the Maharashtra Housing Department on Monday said it will directly monitor the redevelopment of 56 MHADA colonies across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
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December 16, 2025
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Pahalgam chargesheet names LeT, proxy TRF
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a detailed chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case, naming Pakistan's banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), and holding them responsible for planning and executing the deadly attack that killed 25 tourists and one local civilian.
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December 16, 2025
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Bombay HC turns suit into PIL
The Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa into a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), observing that \"someone has to be held accountable\" for the fiery tragedy in which 25 people lost their lives.
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December 16, 2025
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6 weapons used in the shootings?
Australian authorities say the terror attack that unfolded at Sydney's Bondi Beach was allegedly carried out by a father and son who used legally owned firearms to open fire on a crowd celebrating Hanukkah.
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December 16, 2025
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SC flags concern over exploitation of deity
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the HighPowered Temple Management Committee and the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea objecting to the darshan timings and temple practices followed at the Bankey Bihari Ji Temple in Vrindavan.
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December 16, 2025
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BJP seeks apology from Cong
'KABR KHUDEGI' SLOGANS AGAINST PM
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December 16, 2025
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Stalin warns BJP's Tamil push will fail
FILM DIALOGUE | \"This is Tamil Nadu, you do not understand our character
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December 16, 2025
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'It was a matter of conscience'
BONDI BEACH SAVIOUR
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December 16, 2025
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Cong rebel raises fresh stink
Former Odisha MLA and senior leader Mohammed Moquim, who was expelled from Congress over involvement in \"anti-party activities\", on Monday said that party national president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi are \"not able to deliver\" and a change in leadership is necessary.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Coastal watchdog clears Aldona bungalow linked to former CS
ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION PLAINT IN NDZ DISMISSED
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
As chill sets in, mango flowers signal a good season
STAGE SET FOR MANGO BLOOM BOOM
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
A Celestial Milestone at Lucknow University
Stars Align at Lucknow University: Varahamihira Auditorium Opens, Gold Medal Announced
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
ED questions Yes Bank's co-founder Rana Kapoor in alleged Anil Ambani Group case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday questioned Yes Bank co-founder and former managing director Rana Kapoor in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving Reliance Anil Ambani Group (ADAG) companies.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Preserving Mumbai's cultural legacy
While Mumbai has been a constantly changing landscape, growing into a metropolis that has become almost unrecognisable, one institution has managed to preserve and capture the city’s essence — the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Merriam-Webster's word of year is 'slop'
Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called \"slop\".
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
WAITING FOR NOD
Organisers of the IFFK 2025 are awaiting official censor exemptions to screen around 19 films, including those related to the Palestine conflict.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PMC to halt water on Dec 18
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a temporary shutdown of water supply in several parts of the city on Thursday, Dec 18, due to essential maintenance and repair work linked to ongoing construction at the Bund Garden Water Supply Department.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Stop vote theft chorus or face losses: Devegowda to oppn
Former Prime Minister H D Devegowda on Monday said the Opposition parties would \"suffer\" if they continue to raise allegations of \"vote chori\" and create suspicion in the minds of voters by blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nature-led slow living at Nashik green haven
Nashik resident Chandrashekhar Salunke, who worked his whole life as Joint Commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration, has figured out his retirement plan — he wanted a quiet space, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and to lead a slow life.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Chased by Pune trio, HR executive sustains serious eye injuries
A 28-year-old Chembur woman, who works an HR at a reputable firm, sustained serious eye injuries, impacting her vision, in a road rage incident which took place in Pimpri-
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December 16, 2025
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PMC makes air monitoring mandatory
In a bid to curb rising air pollution, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has made it compulsory for major construction sites to install sensor-based air quality monitoring systems.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sisters booked for cheating 11 in garment biz
The Dharavi police have registered a case against two sisters - Swati Waghmare, 50, a resident of Sewri, and Smita Bhagwati, 55, a resident of Dadar - for allegedly cheating 11 people of Rs47 lakh by inducing them to invest in a purported garment business and a property project at Shivaji Park.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Fresh mental health test for ex-RPF cop
A sessions court has directed the prison authorities to conduct a fresh medical examination of dismissed RPF officer Chetansingh Chaudhary after the defence, while seeking bail, contended that his mental health is not in good condition.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Major win for ultra-conservative gives Chile right-wing president
Chile's ultraconservative former lawmaker Jose Antonio Kast secured a stunning victory in the presidential election on Sunday, defeating the candidate of the centre-left governing coalition and setting the stage for the country's most right-wing government in 35 years of democracy.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
1 lakh students appear for AMP's NTS exam
Over one lakh students visited 1,238 exam centres in 427 districts across the country to take part in the Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP)'s sixth National Talent Search Exam (NTS 2025) on December 13.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
60% Indians expect higher household spending; GenAI reshapes how consumers buy: BCG Report
India is witnessing a sharp acceleration in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence, with consumers integrating the technology deeply into both daily life and purchasing decisions.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NCDEX gets Sebi nod for MF platform ahead of equity launch
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX) on Monday said it has received an in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch a mutual fund transaction platform, a precursor to its planned equity trading segment.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Forest chief orders forensic probe into viral safari video near Panna tigress and cubs
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force (HoFF) V N Ambade has ordered a forensic probe into a video showing a safari vehicle carrying tourists close to a tigress and its cubs in Panna Tiger Reserve.
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December 16, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PRISONS DEPT ROLLS OUT BIOMETRIC, VISITOR FRIENDLY REFORMS
Telangana Director General of Prisons Soumya Mishra on Monday inaugurated three key citizen-centric initiatives at 'Jail Bhavan', marking a significant step towards transparency, efficiency, and modern governance in the Prisons department.
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