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The Free Press Journal - Indore
Reserve Bank asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, say sources
The RBI has urged state-run oil refiners to curb spot dollar purchases and tap a special credit line for their foreign exchange needs, three sources said, reviving measures used earlier in the Ukraine war to ease pressure on the rupee, Reuters reported.
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April 17, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Shirsat's 'haunted' claim invites rationalist grp's ire
The Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) has criticised State Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat following his claims that the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation building is haunted.
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April 17, 2026
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PM seeks consensus
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday mounted a forceful pitch for political unity over the proposed implementation of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, framing it as a historic obligation rather than a partisan contest.
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April 17, 2026
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India, US negotiate finer points of trade deal
Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien in Washington as the two nations negotiate the finer elements of a bilateral trade agreement.
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April 17, 2026
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Singapore Airlines CEO meets Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong held meetings with Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran and other senior executives on Thursday.
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April 17, 2026
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Bypoll row: Concerns expressed over minority representation
A representative body of Ulema (Islamic religious scholars) in Karnataka on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction over recent political developments surrounding the recently held Davanagere Assembly by-election and raised concerns about the representation of the minority community.
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April 17, 2026
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Sunny Joseph moves to cool race
Sunny Joseph has sought to draw a firm line under the Congress leadership chatter, saying the question of who would become chief minister cannot be settled before the votes are counted and warning party leaders against fuelling factional rivalry in public.
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April 17, 2026
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Money laundering: Release of Nepal’s ex-minister ordered
Nepals Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka, who was in police custody in a money laundering case.
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April 17, 2026
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CM launches Census self-enumeration
Yadav fills form at his residenc; door-to-door house listing from May 1
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April 17, 2026
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Lodha backs alternate tank to meet SoBo demand
Malabar Hill MLA and Joint Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has backed the BMCs proposal to build a 52 million litres daily (MLD) capacity alternate tank, calling it essential to meet South Mumbai’s water demand during the repair of the century-
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April 17, 2026
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ACB raids expose irregularities in Mee Seva centres
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted surprise inspections across 13 Mee Seva centres in Telangana, uncovering multiple irregularities ranging from forged documents to overcharging of applicants.
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April 17, 2026
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Farmers to hold protest meet today
Karnataka State Sugarcane Growers Association president Hallikerehundi Bhgyaraj on Thursday said that association members have decided to stage a dharna in front of the deputy commissioner's office in Mysuru on April 17 protesting against the forest department proposed move on sterilisation of select wild animals to prevent human — animal conflict, AICC leader Priyank Gandhi Vadra’s statement on lifting the night traffic ban through Bandipur Tiger Reserve and other issues.
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April 17, 2026
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Smoke engulfs bus carrying Kulkarni
According to police sources, a suspected short circuit combined with a diesel leak led to heavy smoke
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April 17, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Is this where Shakespeare lived?
According to a BBC report, researchers for the first time pinpointed the exact location, size and layout of Shakespeare's only known London property
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April 17, 2026
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CCI junks plaint against Adani Grp, Azure Power in solar tender case
Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday rejected a complaint alleging anti-competitive practices by Adani Group entities, Azure Power and others in a solar power tender floated by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
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April 17, 2026
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India’s resilience amid global and domestic pressures
Energy volatility, climate uncertainty, and inflationary pressures are unfolding together. The task ahead is to manage them with credibility
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April 17, 2026
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EXIM Bank says repayments unaffected by W Asia conflict
There has been no impact on client repayments because of the West Asia conflict, a top official from the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has said on Thursday.
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April 17, 2026
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Regenerative medicine in orthopedic and degenerative disorders: What patients should know?
Regenerative medicine acts as a new and promising field in healthcare, based on the body’s own ability for self-repair.
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April 17, 2026
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Paddy procurement to begin soon in Wanaparthy
District Collector Adarsh Surabhi directed officials to immediately initiate Rabi paddy procurement as crops reach harvest stage.
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April 17, 2026
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CCB busts citywide prostitution racket
Four women were arrested and four others, two of whom were from other states, were rescued after the CCB busted a prostitution racket operating from rented houses across the city, police said on Thursday.
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April 17, 2026
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Liquor found in PCMC building
A controversy has erupted at the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) headquarters after liquor bottles were reportedly found inside a restroom in the main administrative building.
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April 17, 2026
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Sabarimala board rebuts NSS community veto idea
Travancore Devaswom Board has told the Supreme Court that temple entry cannot be left solely to a section of worshippers claiming the right to decide who may pray, pushing back against arguments advanced by the Nair Service Society in the long-running Sabarimala case over women’s entry.
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April 17, 2026
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Kerala scraps Gulf board exams
Kerala has cancelled this year’s SSLC and Class 12 examinations at Gulf centres, opting for an alternative assessment system after weeks of disruption caused by the conflict in West Asia.
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April 17, 2026
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US strikes drug boat in Eastern Pacific, kills 3
US military forces struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs.
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April 17, 2026
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NPKL site owners get relief as K Rera orders BDA to pay interest
Delivering a major victory for plot owners, the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority has issued a strict order directing the Bangalore Development Authority to compensate Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) site owners for prolonged delays in providing basic civic amenities.
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April 17, 2026
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Akhilesh— AMit Shah Trade Sharp Jibes in House
A heated debate erupted in Parliament as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav raised strong objections over the Women’s Reservation Bill, questioning its inclusivity and implementation framework.
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April 17, 2026
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Braj Uday Shop Boosts Women Empowerment
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya inaugurated the 'Braj Uday — Prerna Saras Shop' at Agra Airport, marking a significant step toward women empowerment.
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April 17, 2026
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Drive begins against abandoned vehicles
The Pune City Traffic Police have announced a special drive to identify and seize abandoned or improperly parked vehicles across the city’s public roads and places.
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April 17, 2026
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RBI to conduct ₹2 lakh cr 7-day VRRR auction today
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said it will conduct a ₹2 lakh crore seven-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction on April 17.
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April 17, 2026
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Convicted Congress MLA to be sentenced today
COURT RESERVES ORDER
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