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Unarmed 'hero' tackles shooter, saves lives
A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during the attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a hero whose actions potentially saved lives.
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December 15, 2025
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BIHAR MINISTER NITIN NABIN AS NEW BJP CHIEF?
BJP on Sunday appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin, 45, its national working president, indicating the importance the party attaches to the state that recently brought it back to power.
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December 15, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Metro train's gate to open, close for 40 seconds only
The gates of the metro train will open and close for just 40 seconds when it starts chugging here from December 20.
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December 15, 2025
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DGP warns officers, says field duty comes before hobbies
Police officers posted in the field who leave for cricket, tennis, or swimming as soon as evening falls have been identified.
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December 15, 2025
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EAM meets global leaders in UAE
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met his counterparts from Europe, the UK and Egypt on the sidelines of a high-level international summit in the UAE, where leaders and policymakers gathered to discuss key geopolitical and security challenges.
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December 15, 2025
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11-Year-Old Boy Runs Away After Scolding, Found 1,200 km Away in Ahmedabad
An lyear-old boy from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, ran away from home after being scolded by his mother and was later found about 1,200 km away in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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December 15, 2025
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Powai encounter: Partial forensic report submitted
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has submitted a partial report to the Mumbai Crime Branch regarding the encounter killing of Rohit Arya, who held 17 children hostage in a Powai studio.
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December 15, 2025
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BC protesters launch ‘Chalo Delhi’
Following protests in Telangana for BC reservations, the BC JAC launched the ‘Chalo Delhi campaign on 15-16 December.
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December 15, 2025
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Gems, jewellery exports grew 20% to $2.5 bn
India's gems and jewellery exports grew nearly 20% to US$2.5 billion in November compared to the same month last year, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
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December 15, 2025
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Man suspects bro-in-law of inciting wife, kills him
A man stabbed his 22-year-old brother to death after a dispute with his wife under Gunga police station limits late Saturday night.
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December 15, 2025
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2 lives snuffed out in bike accident at Cortalim flyover
Two youths riding a motorcycle were killed in a road accident at the Cortalim flyover after their vehicle allegedly rammed into a road divider, crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a car in the early morning hours of Sunday.
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December 15, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Melghat to welcome endangered vultures
Ahead of the release of 15 Long-billed vultures, 0 Indian vultures, a critically endangered species, in Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR), the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) conducted a one-day workshop on 'Bringing back The Apex scavenger' at Shahanur, Akot wildlife division, district Akola, Maharashtra.
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December 15, 2025
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Parties recalibrate poll strategy to micro-level targeting
Party leaders have framed the new benchmark as both achievable and necessary in a contest expected to be tighter, more data-driven and heavily localised
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December 15, 2025
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Kolkata’s Messi mess and TMC
The mess that unfolded on Saturday in the Salt Lake Stadium in Bidhannagar on the outskirts of Kolkata, where a massive crowd had gathered to see Argentina's World Cup-winning captain and superstar Lionel Messi, has once again brought into sharp focus the star culture in Indian sport and the VIP culture in Indian society, two ills that see no signs of abating.
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December 15, 2025
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NCLAT rejects Sebi’s plea to recover penalty from Annies Apparel
The NCLAT has set aside an appeal by SEBI, where the markets regulator had asked the tribunal to recover the penalty imposed by it against an entity related to the diversion of funds in the Religare Finvest matter, saying such claims cannot be filed once the liquidation process begins under IBC.
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December 15, 2025
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18 injured as bus carrying 49 students falls in dry river
A bus carrying 49 students and four teachers fell into a dry river in Vidisha district on Sunday, leaving 18 students injured, four of them with fractures, police said.
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December 15, 2025
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Panel for diversification of crude sources
A parliamentary committee has flagged India's heavy dependence on crude oil imports and rising geopolitical risks as major challenges for the country, and urged the government to step up diversification of supply sources and strengthen risk management mechanisms.
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December 15, 2025
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Pacers set up India victory
3RD T20! | Hosts win by seven wickets to take 2-1 lead in the five-match series
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December 15, 2025
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Assam CM, missile men, dabbawalas feted at SIES event
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Mumbai dabbawalas and defence scientists were honoured with the 28th South Indian Education Society (SIES) Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati Eminence Award on Saturday evening.
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December 15, 2025
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Face veil fury: Hijab, choice, and the battle for women's autonomy in classrooms
The debate over burqas, hijabs, and niqabs in educational institutions resurfaced in early December 2025 at Vivek Vidyalaya Junior College in Goregaon West, where a temporary ban on burqas and niqabs triggered student protests and hunger strikes.
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December 15, 2025
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Hafta raj along the coast: An open secret laid bare
BIRCH TRAGEDY EXPOSES PROTECTION RACKETS, POLITICAL PATRONAGE ALONG CANDOLIM-VAGATOR BEACH BELT
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December 15, 2025
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Police crack down on nylon manja
City police have launched a strict drive against the sale of court-banned nylon manja ahead of the Sankranti festival, using drone surveillance and conducting raids.
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December 15, 2025
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CONCOR pushes export growth at ICD Maliwada
The fourth session of the Marathwada Exporters Forum (MEF), established under the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA), was organised on Saturday.
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December 15, 2025
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Journalism instills consciousness in society: Tomar
Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar felicitates eminent personalities at Madhya Pradesh Ratna Award Ceremony - 2025'
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December 15, 2025
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NFR Announces One-Way Special Trains for Enhanced Passenger Convenience
Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to operate 5 (Five) nos. of one-way special trains based on passenger demand to ensure smoother travel and better connectivity across the region.
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December 15, 2025
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The Lakmé That Simone Built
Simone Tata passed away recently. She was the pioneer-innovator of the beauty business in India. She was one of Rediffusion’s earliest clients, and together they created some iconic, unforgettable campaigns for Lakmé.
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December 15, 2025
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‘High command to decide on Telangana cabinet reshuffle’
TPCC president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud stated that the final decision on the cabinet reshuffle in Telangana rests with the party high command.
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December 15, 2025
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Arjun Rampal confirms engagement with gf Gabriella Demetriades
Actor Arjun Rampal recently confirmed his engagement to longtime girlfriend, fashion designer Gabriella Demetriades, after six years of dating
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December 15, 2025
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Pankaj Chaudhary takes charge as UP BJP chief
Pankaj Chaudhary was formally crowned as the new President of the Uttar Pradesh BJP on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Ram Manohar Lohia Law University in Lucknow.
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December 15, 2025
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Telangana bags NEC award 2025
2nd prize for energy efficiency excellence
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