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Did Congress plan operation Shikhandi on PM Modi ?
Can ONOE, which clubs Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to the jointly held quinquennial polling, reduce the tension among political parties?
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February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India's moment at BAFTA 2026
The 79th British Academy Film Awards 2026 took place on February 22 at the Royal Festival Hall.
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February 24, 2026
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HC to hear Muslim quota plea on March 9
The Bombay High Court will hear on March 9 the petition challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to cancel the 5% reservation for the Muslim community in education and public employment, terming the move as “racial discrimination” and violative of fundamental rights.
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February 24, 2026
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SC'S CONCERN ON EFFECT ON EDU QUALITY
The SC on Monday said it would examine whether the sharp reduction in the qualifying percentile for NEET-PG 2025-26 affects standards in postgraduate medical education, noting it was concerned about the impact on quality.
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February 24, 2026
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Should docs be service providers under consumer law?
The Indian healthcare system stands at a constitutional crossroads.
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February 24, 2026
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Reading hour: Book club turns train coach quiet
Mumbai’s crowded suburban trains — often called the lifeline of the city — recently witnessed an unusual moment of calm when members of Mumbai Bookies travelled together while quietly reading inside a packed compartment.
1 min |
February 24, 2026
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Bhagirathpura: 30 fall ill after b’day bash
Probe underway
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February 24, 2026
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SC flags airfare surges during festival seasons
The SC on Monday said that fluctuations in airfare and extra charges imposed by private airlines during festive seasons and holidays are a matter of “serious concern”, while the Centre informed SC that the issue is being examined at the highest level and a response will be filed within four weeks.
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February 24, 2026
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HC directs parties to file objections to ASI report in two weeks
The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday directed all parties involved in the Bhojshala dispute to file their objections, opinions, and suggestions on the scientific survey report prepared by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
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February 24, 2026
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BKC pod taxi project to run without subsidy
MMRDA says operator to pay ₹1cr/yr but will share 21% revenue
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February 24, 2026
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'Landowners not liable for construction delay'
The Supreme Court has held that landowners cannot be held liable for delay in construction of flats carried out by a developer under a Joint Development Agreement (JDA).
1 min |
February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cong shifts tack in talks with Stalin
Congress did not press its earlier demand for a formal power-sharing arrangement in a future government
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February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Opposition raking up Dalit CM issue to divert attention: Karnataka Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday accused the opposition of “unnecessarily stoking\" the debate over a Dalit Chief Minister to deflect attention from governance.
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February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Public hearing over Versova tree felling
Residents of Nana Nani Park in Versova plan to attend the upcoming public hearing at the K West ward office in Andheri on March 9 in large numbers to oppose the proposed tree felling for Phase 2 of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP).
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February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Will take membership in your gym: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday met a gym owner from Uttarakhand who shot into the limelight as \"Mohammad Deepak\" for taking on Bajrang Dal activists allegedly harassing a Muslim shopkeeper, and expressed support by telling him that he would come to Kotdwar to take membership in the gym.
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February 24, 2026
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DGVCL launches crackdown on ₹465 crore power bill dues
With the financial year drawing to a close, the heat is rising — not just in temperature but in power bill recoveries.
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February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Solar tenders: 4 FIRs filed for fake bank guarantees
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Mumbai, has registered four offences against several private companies, their directors, and certain officials for allegedly submitting forged performance bank guarantees (PBGs) in connection with the state government’s Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 tender process, thereby causing wrongful loss to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and the government.
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February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
INDIA AMENDS TAX TREATY WITH FRANCE
Capital gains to be taxed on basis of residency of company
1 min |
February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bhosari AQI crosses 420; rings eerie alarm
TOXIC SPIKE
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February 24, 2026
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Dargah denies role in movie’s conversion narrative
The Mahim dargah in Mumbai has denied that the shrine had anything to do with coercive religious conversions depicted in the film ‘The Kerala Story 2’.
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February 24, 2026
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HC says demarcate MU land; Slum Act plea withdrawn
The petition had particularly questioned the constitutional validity of Section 3C of the Slum Act
1 min |
February 24, 2026
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Miller keeps things simple to soak up pressure
South Africa has suffered many heartbreaks and has often been given the chokers tag, especially when it comes to ICC knockouts.
2 min |
February 24, 2026
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Footpaths sans hawkers are here to stay
Civic chief inspects BMC's demolition/eviction drives in Dadar, Parel and Matunga
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February 24, 2026
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Organ transplants up 4-fold
More than 4.8 lakh citizens have registered to donate organs and tissues after death through a Aadhaar-based verification system, since September 17, 2023
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February 24, 2026
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Leave Iran: Delhi advisory
Indian embassy in Tehran’s caution comes as protests continue in lran and there is possibility of US military action. Indian mission in Mexico also issues advisory, given military action against drug mafia
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February 24, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Improvement Committee formed; Shiv Sena member elected chair
Another key statutory body of the BMC that oversees urban development and infrastructure planning - the Improvement Committee - has been constituted, with Sandhya Vipul Doshi (Sakre) of the Shinde Sena unanimously elected as its chairperson on Monday.
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February 24, 2026
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Bandhara stir: Mirabag locals storm p’yat
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February 24, 2026
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BJP delegation meets Karnataka Guv over internal reservation
A BJP delegation on Monday met Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot over the Scheduled Caste internal reservation issue and sought his intervention.
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February 24, 2026
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Act fast on statutory notices: Maha
Circular warns a serious view will be taken if inaction by officials leads to prolonged litigation
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February 24, 2026
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Tamil Nadu campuses face caste bias claims
Allegations of caste-based discrimination in universities and colleges across Tamil Nadu dominated a panel discussion in Chennai, where students and scholars argued that bias within State-run institutions is often less scrutinised than that reported at Central universities.
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