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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Vedanta demerger to be effective from May 1
Mining major Vedanta on Monday said its board has approved May 1, 2026, as the effective date for the demerger of its aluminium, merchant power, oil and gas and iron ore verticals into separate listed entities.
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April 21, 2026
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GOT star Peter Dinklage joins Ridley Scott's Alien
In a significant global casting development, Emmy-winning actor Peter Dinklage has come on board for the second season of Alien: Earth, joining Adarsh Gourav in the much-anticipated next chapter of the sci-fi series, which is set to begin filming next month.
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April 21, 2026
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CM, BJP women workers take out J an Akrosh rally
Oppn plundered rights of women, says Yadav
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April 21, 2026
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Kerala announces SOPs after surgery horrors
In the wake of increasing incidents of surgical errors, the Keralam government has issued a comprehensive and unified surgical protocol aimed at enhancing patient safety and improving the quality of care across healthcare institutions in the state.
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April 21, 2026
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Jasmine Sandlas on alcohol addiction
Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas explained that this phase coincided with a turbulent time in her life
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April 21, 2026
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The evolution of entertainment
Actors, production houses and digital creators tell us how cinema and entertainment are evolving in the age of OTT platforms, short-form videos, and creator-driven storytelling
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April 21, 2026
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₹6cr drug raid: ANC expands probe in MMR
A day after the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Mumbai Police seized over 5,000 ecstasy (MDMA) pills from a bar dancer in Titwala, investigators on Monday said they are widening their probe into what appears to be a larger drug distribution network operating across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
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April 21, 2026
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Runways to shut for six hrs
The runways of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be shut on May 7 from lam to 5pm for annual pre-monsoon inspection and necessary repairs.
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April 21, 2026
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Crude, Crops, Currency: 3 Cs to elevate India’s inflation risk
Coming months are going to be hugely challenging. Inflation hurts the poor the most, and in our country, their number is uncomfortably large
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April 21, 2026
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Mauritius team here to study NCC model
A high-level Mauritius government delegation arrived in India to study the National Cadet Corps (NCC) framework under a youth exchange programme.
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April 21, 2026
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6 drown in Cauvery river during Urs
In a tragic incident, six people lost their lives by drowning in the Cauvery River near Arkeshwara temple in K.R. Nagar taluk of Mysuru district on Sunday.
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April 21, 2026
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Poor planning hits ₹34 crore Beed road project
In a glaring example of administrative apathy and lack of foresight, newly constructed road dividers on the Barshi Road stretch are being demolished just days after completion because authorities “forgot” to leave gaps for vehicles to cross the road.
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April 21, 2026
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Welfare meet flags delay in dues for blind employees
A welfare event held on Akshaya Tritiya brought attention to the financial struggles of retired blind employees, with appeals for faster release of pending benefits.
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April 21, 2026
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Buddhist Monks to Campaign for SP
Samajwadi Party leader Ram Babu Sudarshan announced that Buddhist monks will actively campaign in villages to mobilize the Bahujan community in support of the party ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
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April 21, 2026
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Musk, X’s former CEO summoned in France over content concerns
Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned by French prosecutors on Monday for voluntary interviews regarding child sexual abuse material and deepfakes on the platform.
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April 21, 2026
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Thales, Air India sign 10-yr FlytCARE pact
Air India signed a 10-year agreement with aerospace technology company Thales for its FlytCARE services package for 57 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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April 21, 2026
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Heatwave in 4-5 days, warns IMD; states in action mode
Torrential rain triggers flood in Guwahati, one killed
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April 21, 2026
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Women's bill sparks uproar
NARI SHAKTI VANDAN BILL | Women leaders target opp; civic meeting stalled
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April 21, 2026
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Twin drug busts: Narcotics worth ₹8cr seized
In two anti-narcotics operations, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) seized MDMA and cocaine worth over ₹8 crore and arrested two accused.
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April 20, 2026
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INDIA, US TO REVISIT TRADE PACT, TALKS START TODAY
About a dozen Indian officials will arrive in Washington on Monday for three-day talks with US authorities on the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement, an official said.
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April 20, 2026
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Women's bill blow is Modi's poll pivot
Hitting the campaign trail on Sunday, PM Narendra Modi turned BJP's legislative setback on the amended women's quota bill into a key poll plank in West Bengal, where women voters and welfare beneficiaries form a decisive electoral bloc.
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April 20, 2026
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20% DME-LPG BLEND CAN CUT IMPORTS BY 6.3 MT, SAVE AROUND ₹34,200 CR YEARLY
The blending of 20% dimethyl ether (DME), produced from coal gasification, with LPG could reduce LPG imports by about 6.3 million tonnes annually, leading to a saving of forex of up to $4.04 billion (around ₹34,200 crore) per year, according to a latest report released on Sunday.
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April 20, 2026
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Indian tanker clears Hormuz
An Indian-flagged crude tanker safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, even as two other vessels were forced to turn back after coming under fire.
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April 20, 2026
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Astronaut performs Bihu aboard ISS
A video of an American astronaut performing Bihu aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has drawn applause from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the state celebrates Rongali Bihu, marking the Assamese New Year.
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April 20, 2026
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Special session to discuss Nari Shakti Adhiniyam
A special one-day session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly will be convened to discuss Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
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April 20, 2026
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Dinesh Trivedi likely govt pick as new B'desh envoy
Dinesh Trivedi, a former Union minister and veteran politician from West Bengal, is expected to be India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, sources said.
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April 20, 2026
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Shah ups TN ante
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attacked the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for voting against the Women's Reservation amendment bill in the Lok Sabha, accusing them of “betraying” women by denying them quota in Parliament and state Assemblies.
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April 20, 2026
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Didi mounts counterattack
Returning fire, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said it was “deeply unfortunate” that PM Narendra Modi chose to “mislead” the nation over the women’s quota bill, and accused the Centre of using it as a cover for delimitation. “It is deeply unfortunate that the PM chose to mislead the nation rather than address it honestly,” she said on X.
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April 20, 2026
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Palewada-Korgao locals protest lack of water supply for several days
Residents of Palewada in Kor-gao, Pernem, have taken to the streets in protest over the lack of water supply for the past several days.
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April 20, 2026
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Cub injured in adult tiger attack in Bandhavgarh
A six-month-old male tiger cub was injured in a fight with an adult tiger during the dawn hours on Sunday.
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