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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CEO clarifies inadvertent use of 'OCI' at poll briefing
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Goel on Monday clarified that his inadvertent use of the term “OCI” in place of “overseas electors” during the briefing on Sunday, had led to avoidable concern among voters.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CM Chandrababu reaffirms commitment to rebuilding Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said that the people of the state had given the NDA coalition an unprecedented mandate by electing its candidates in 164 constituencies, driven by a collective aspiration to rebuild a “destroyed state.” Addressing the “Pedhala Sevalo” public meeting in Unguturu constituency, Naidu said the overwhelming verdict placed a greater responsibility on the government to deliver.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Once world-class players get going, difficult to stop them, says Jansen
Reflecting on Kohli's match-winning century in the first ODI, Jansen said the only realistic window for a bowler is in the first few deliveries
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December 02, 2025
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BJP's Curti-Khandepar gamble sparks rift within MGP
PANAJI In a development that has stirred unease within the ruling coalition, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) appears divided over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) unexpected decision to field its own candidate
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December 02, 2025
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Air Marshal Pendse becomes SASO at IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Samir Jayasinha Pendse on Monday assumed charge as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Indian Air Force's Training Command.
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December 02, 2025
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Anganwadi staff move Supreme Court against BLO coercion
The Supreme Court took sharp note of a plea on Monday that Anganwadi workers in Tamil Nadu have been coerced into serving as Booth Level Officers under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with threats ranging from job loss to imprisonment.
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December 02, 2025
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Watchman held for sex assault on boy in Tardeo
A 9-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by the watchman of his residential building in Tardeo on Sunday.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Steyn lavishes praise on Kohli’s hunger for runs
GOING STRONG | Despite retiring from T20Is and Tests, Virat Kohli has shown that his ODI game remains unimpacted
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
National Herald case: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar attack BJ P over FIR
Sonia, Rahul were just custodians of NH shares: DCM
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Raising public issues not drama: Priyanka
Raising issues concerning the people is not drama but not allowing democratic discussion on them is, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday while hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the opposition of indulging in drama in Parliament.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Politics, pressure & paralysed probe into motormen leaders
Sources say the lack of movement is closely linked to what they describe as the long-standing ‘monopoly’ of motormen
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
For first time, pax movement at city airport crosses 40 lakh mark
The city’s Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport has created history, registering passenger movement of over 40 lakh in the first 11 months of the current calendar year—its highest-ever figure.
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December 02, 2025
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ED notice to Vijayan on 2019 Masala Bond issue
SHOW CAUSE | Agency has served a ₹466 crore notice under Foreign Exchange Management Act
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December 02, 2025
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Maurya Warns BLOS on 'Misinformation'
Opposition questions safety concerns after reports of BLO deaths during field duties
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December 02, 2025
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Sravan criticizes Revanth’s ‘Telangana 2047 vision
BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar on Monday criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's “Telangana Rising 2047” vision, calling it a distraction from the government's present failures.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Meezaan says he auditioned for Diljit's role in Amar Singh Chamkila
Jaaved Jaaferi's son, Meezaan Jafri, who recently won hearts with his performance in De De Pyaar De 2, revealed that he has auditioned for Imtiaz Ali several times.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Roads inundated as remnants of Ditwah bring rain for Chennai, neighbourhood
Chennai and its nearby districts continued to receive steady downpour on Monday due to the remnants of the now weakened Cyclone Ditwah, leading to inundation of roads, highways and low-lying areas, including some residential localities.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jansen’s rise puts him among the most valuable assets
Marco Jansen's rapid evolution as a genuine fast-bowling all-rounder has given South Africa a rare two-inone asset at a time when world cricket is short on pacers who can influence matches with both bat and ball.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Narla Venkateswara Rao’s legacy honored at BRAOU
The 30th Narla Venkateswara Rao Memorial Endowment Lecture was held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) on Monday, celebrating his lasting contributions to Telugu literature, journalism, and theatre.
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December 02, 2025
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Govt set to turn I: Investment push, ties take centrestage
Mumbai: The BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra will complete a year in power on December 5, a period marked by a push for infrastructure expansion and an emphasis on investor confidence, as well as delicate balancing within the three-party coalition.
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December 02, 2025
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37-yr-old acquitted in child poisoning case
A Mumbai sessions court has acquitted a 37-year-old man accused of giving ice cream laced with rat poison to his three children in 2021, an incident in which one child died, and two survived.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt blocks 87 illegal loan lending apps after due process
The government on Monday said a total of 87 illegal loan lending applications have been blocked after following the due process.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HDK: Gita should be in curriculum
Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy has assured that he will discuss with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in school, college and university curricula.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Draft urban land survey rules in the line of fire
EXPERTS FLAG RISKS, SAY AMBIGUITIES THREATEN PROCEDURAL CLARITY AND LANDOWNERS’ RIGHTS
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December 02, 2025
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Bomb scare at school triggers evacuation; hoax declared
On Monday morning, Billabong High School in Santacruz West received an email threatening a bomb explosion on the campus.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Posing as officer from CMO, ‘con’ cheats bizman of ₹2.80cr
A Marine Drive-based_businessman has filed an FIR at LT Marg police station alleging that four persons cheated him of nearly Rs2.80 crore by posing as officials connected to the Chief Minister’s Office.
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December 02, 2025
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'Keep woman informed about missing hubby’s probe'
The Bombay High Court has directed the Missing Persons Cell to keep a woman regularly informed about the investigation into the disappearance of her husband, Ganesh More, who has been missing since August 30, 2022.
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December 02, 2025
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ED sleuths attach properties worth ₹1,200 crore in land fraud probe
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Panaji has provisionally attached 19 immovable properties worth an estimated Rs 1,268.63 crore as part of its ongoing probe into suspected money laundering linked to large-scale land fraud.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Integrity is crucial for SIR
The Election Commission's decision to extend the deadline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in nine states and three Union Territories is a tacit admission that the exercise has been less than ideal.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Students to protest SC’s order on strays
Students from Girgaon's The Modern School are set to take part in “national day o! action”, a multi-city protest organised today by the People for the Ethica Treatment of Animals (PETA) India to protest against the Supreme Court's order against stray dogs and cattle.
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