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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Priest ends his life over alleged sexual overtures
A 52-year-old pujari allegedly died by suicide in Kandivali West on Saturday.
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September 21, 2025
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Minister distributes CMRF cheques worth Rs 1 cr
State Housing and Information and Public Re-ations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy on Saturday distributed cheques worth Rs 1 crore from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund(CMRF) and new cards to 104 toddy workers in Nuziveedu.
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September 21, 2025
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GST cuts to boost economy, but revenue loss could hit banking sector
While the government has estimated an annual revenue loss of about Rs 480 billion, due to the reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on various products, a recent report by Systematix Research has pegged the figure much higher, at nearly Rs 1.2 trillion.
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September 21, 2025
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TELANGANA'S ARMOOR TURMERIC RECEIVES GI REGISTRY ACCEPTANCE
A major milestone has been achieved for Telangana’s turmeric farmers, as the Geographical Indication (GI) application for Armoor Turmeric has been technically accepted by the GI Registry, Chennai on September 19, 2025 (Application No. 624).
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September 21, 2025
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WhatsApp hotlines yield ₹61 lakh in waste fines
Authorities have imposed fines amounting to %6l,- 47,550 for 755 cases of illegal waste dumping reported via a dedicated WhatsApp number managed by the Local Self Government Department in Thiruvananthapuram.
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September 21, 2025
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Probe into Zubeen death
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced an inquiry into the death of singer Zubeen Garg. An FIR has been lodged against North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and the singer's manager Siddhartha Sharma at Morigaon police station.
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September 21, 2025
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Centre to procure green and black gram, sunflower: Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said that under the Price Support Scheme system, the central government will procure green gram, black gram, sunflower, groundnut, and soybean from Karnataka, which will greatly benefit the state's farming community.
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September 21, 2025
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Rs 41.50 cr interest-free loans distributed to Women's SHGs
In a landmark initiative to boost women’s financial empowerment, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, along with other ministers, distributed Rs 41.50 crore in interest-free loans to women’s self-help groups at Jubilee Hills.
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September 21, 2025
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Peenya association urges govt to repair pothole-ridden roads
The Peenya Industrial Association has appealed to Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to take urgent action to repair pothole-ridden roads and strengthen infrastructure inside and around the Peenya Industrial Area (PIA), claiming that prolonged neglect could prompt industries to shift operations to neighbouring states.
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September 21, 2025
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Trump drops HIB bomb
HARD DRIVE | US President Donald Trump has ordered a steep hike in the annual H-1B nonimmigrant visa fee to USD 100,000 for new applicants. Indians will be the most affected.. Will lead to spike in offshoring
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September 21, 2025
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'Midway Blitz': ICE nabs 550 in Chicago
Immigration enforcement officials have arrested almost 550 people as part of an operation in Chicago that launched almost 2 weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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September 21, 2025
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November release for Gustaakh Ishq
Manish Malhotra brings back romance with Gustaakh Ishq - Kucch Pehle Jaisa, set for release on November 21, 2025
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September 21, 2025
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Evolution of wellness 2.0
From spa breaks to stem cells, how India is reinventing wellness travel
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September 21, 2025
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Jaishankar plans UNGA push
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a major diplomatic outreach on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next week.
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September 21, 2025
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Feasting with faith
Where goddess worship meets food, memory, and belonging during Navratri and Durga Puja
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September 21, 2025
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Rifle heist: UAPA charges
In the case of INSAS rifle and ammunition theft from Navy Nagar in Colaba, the crime branch is gathering evidence to invoke the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against the accused - Rakesh Dubbula, 20, and his brother, 25.
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September 21, 2025
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Faculty crunch hits govt, pvt medical colleges
Faculty recruitment has become a serious challenge not just for private medical colleges, but also for newly established government institutions across Madhya Pradesh.
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September 21, 2025
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Legacy, passion & star power
Utkarsh Sharma reflects on growing up under the wings of his celebrated filmmaker father, Anil Sharma, and carving his own identity
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September 21, 2025

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Cooking Up A Storm With Naveen Kasturia
Delhi boy Naveen Kasturia has, over the last decade, won good reviews for a string of films and web shows such as Sulemani Keeda, TVF Pitchers, Aspirants, Pati Patni Aur Panga, Mithya, and the recent gritty political thriller Salakaar. In a significant departure from his earlier roles, he plays a spy in Salakaar. The fit actor reveals his relationship with food.
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September 21, 2025
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Hridoy, Hassan sparkle as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka
Super 4s
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September 21, 2025
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Scholarship to provide ₹30,000 a year to girls
The Karnataka government, in collaboration with the Azim Premji Foundation, has launched the Deepika Higher Education Scholarship to support female students from government schools and colleges pursuing undergraduate degrees.
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September 21, 2025
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PIECES TO PEACE
Mind is total when it is integrated with all realms and dimensions of life, in existence. A Mind generally is scattered in pieces because our perceptions that create illusions are scattered in pieces too. A whole mind is when you allow the pieces to come together in unison to give rise to Peace. Such a Mind becomes whole and holistic.
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September 21, 2025
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Railway personnel undergo training in Japan
The comprehensive programme covers key aspects such as safety protocols, signaling systems, and tech support
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September 21, 2025
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How old are you really?
Know your fitness age and consider utilising these tips to reverse it in style
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September 21, 2025
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Fake cop tries to flee with Tata Tiago car
The Rasayani police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a police officer, deceiving a car owner, and fleeing with his vehicle.
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September 21, 2025
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US attacks another Venezuelan ship, 3 die
ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFICKING
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September 21, 2025
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BMC finalising by-law to curb air p
The BMC's environment department is finalising a bylaw pertaining to air pollution, with stricter penalties set to take effect in November.
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September 21, 2025
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Vaccine failure under scrutiny
A 47-year-old auto-driver from Royapettah, Chennai, has died of rabies despite completing the full post-exposure vaccination regime and receiving immunoglobulin after being bitten by a stray dog, prompting health authorities to examine potential gaps in the system.
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September 21, 2025
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Taking Jaipur to the world
Fashion designer Punit Balana celebrates a decade of his label with a new collection and a flagship store in the Pink City
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September 21, 2025
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US SIKH GRANNY’S ARREST SPARKS ANGER
The visiting room of the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Centre in Bakersfield, California, is small, loud, and crowded.
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