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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cementing a greener future
A new-age cement plant redefines sustainability with low-carbon processes, renewable energy and digital innovation
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October 04, 2025
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HC bins Anil Ambani’s plea
In a major setback to industrialist Anil Ambani, the Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed his plea challenging the State Bank of India’s (SBI) decision to classify his loan account as “fraudulent.” The account pertained to his firm, Reliance Communications (RCom), which is already under insolvency proceedings.
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October 04, 2025
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Dussehra weekend boosts theatre footfalls
The extended Dussehra weekend, which also included Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, gave a major boost to theatre footfalls across the country.
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October 04, 2025
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Trances & skulls mark this dasara spectacle
Thousands flocked to the seaside village as the 10-day Kulasai Dasara festival at the Arulmigu Sri Mutharamman Temple unfolded in dramatic devotion, drawing pilgrims clad in vivid face paint, skull garlands, and mythic disguises that defied the polished imagery of mainstream temple pageantry.
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October 04, 2025
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Indonesian crews pull 3 bodies from rubble of collapsed school
The bodies of three boys were pulled early Friday from beneath the rubble of a school that collapsed in Indonesia and with more than 50 students still unaccounted for the death toll was expected to rise, authorities said.
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October 04, 2025
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8-yr-old dies after hit by speeding SUV
In a tragic incident, an 8-year-old boy died after he was hit by a speeding SUV (Thar) under Itkhedi police station area on Wednesday night.
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October 04, 2025
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City activists launch veganism campaign
Animal rights activists gathered on FC Road on Thursday to launch a campaign titled Freedom For All, urging people to embrace veganism and end animal exploitation.
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October 04, 2025
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Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery just outside of LA
A fire broke out at a Chevron oil refinery just outside Los Angeles on Thursday night, sending towering flames into the air that were visible for miles.
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October 04, 2025
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Uthappa's case back to magistrate court
In a relief to former cricketer Robin Uthappa, the sessions court has sent the cheque bouncing case against him back to the magistrate court for a fresh hearing due to noncompliance with mandatory legal provisions.
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October 04, 2025
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Sabarimala: A Great Indian Gold Heist
What is emerging from Sabarimala has the makings of a scandal of epic proportions.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
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Interpol blue notice against kinpin of Rs 3,200-cr fraud
First time in state
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October 04, 2025
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Formula 4 race faces opposition from Mormugao councillors
MMC seeks clarity on permissions, safety and logistics
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October 04, 2025
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Two rapist cops dismissed
Superintendent of Police M. Sudhakar dismissed D. Suresh Raj and P. Sundar from service on Thursday under Clause 2 of Article 311, following their arrest over allegations of abducting and raping a woman from Andhra Pradesh during a vehicle check near Endal village.
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October 04, 2025
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E-DRIVE REVOLUTION: SUBSIDY FOR EV CHARGING STATIONS
The central government has taken a major step under the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme by issuing operational guidelines for setting up around 72,300 public EV charging stations, announced last month.
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October 04, 2025
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2.9 lakh Andhra auto drivers to get Rs 15k annually
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to launch ‘Auto Driverla Sevalo' scheme on Saturday, offering Rs 15,000 annually to over 2.9 lakh eligible auto and cab drivers, officials said on Friday.
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October 04, 2025
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Wangchuk's wife files habeas corpus plea
Climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, has approached the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) and seeking his immediate release.
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October 04, 2025
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Singareni to supply 2.88 million tonnes of coal to Tamil Nadu
Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is set to commence coal supply from its Naini coal block in Odisha to Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation.
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October 04, 2025
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Luxembourg crowns new grand duke
Grand Duke Guillaume swore an oath to ascend to the throne of Luxembourg on Friday in a traditional ceremony attended by royals and European heads of state.
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October 04, 2025
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Will move SC if SIR concerns unaddressed: CPI(ML)
CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattachrya on Friday announced that the opposition would move the Supreme Court if the Election Commission failed to address its concerns over certain issues related to the final voter list were not addressed.
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October 04, 2025
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Pray in peace, return home: clerics urge calm
Under tight security, Friday prayers concluded peacefully across Uttar Pradesh. The state remained on high alert following last week's violence in Bareilly over the “I Love Mohammad” posters controversy. Authorities deployed nearly 10,000 personnel in Bareilly alone, implementing drone monitoring and an internet shutdown.
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October 04, 2025
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Prophet's ethics are beacon for humanity : Ullema at Babul Ilm
Under the banner of Bazm-e-Nahjul Falah, Muftiganj, a seminar on “Marifat-e-Akhlaq-e-Rasool’ was held at Babul Ilm Library, Jama Masjid Thakurganj.
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October 04, 2025
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Tiny little bribe and long-time behind bars
A special court has discharged a daily wage labourer, N. Murugan of Kalakkad, in a 2012 bribery case that hinged on a Rs 20 payment claimed to have been demanded by a court clerk for issuing a certified court document.
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October 04, 2025
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2 dead, 14 hurt as SUV rams procession
A speedy SUV rammed into a Durga idol immersion procession killing two men and injuring more than a dozen people in Panna district on Thursday evening.
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October 04, 2025
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Nitish doubles scholarship
Ahead of the assembly poll, the Bihar cabinet on Friday doubled the scholarship provided to students of all primary, middle and secondary schools.
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October 04, 2025
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Stone-pelter held for attacking suburban trains
A joint team of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) on Friday arrested a habitual stone-pelter involved in a string of dangerous attacks on suburban trains.
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October 04, 2025
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NIFT join forces with Coast Guard for beach cleanliness drive
In a significant step towards promoting marine conservation and environmental stewardship, students and faculty members of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) participated in a massive beach cleanliness drive at Nani Daman beach on 2nd October.
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October 04, 2025
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Friday peaceful in Uttar Pradesh
Amid heightened security and caution, Friday prayers in Uttar Pradesh passed off peacefully.
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October 04, 2025
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Mock bomb drill triggers panic on FC Rd
Panic briefly gripped Fergusson College (FC) Road on Friday after a blast-like sound and sudden police movements startled passersby and shopkeepers.
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October 04, 2025
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Sharing further details, Singh said the Indian action also damaged radars at four locations, command and control centres at two sites, runways at two bases, and hangars at three stations.
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October 04, 2025
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India will handle Pakistan clash calmly: Saba Karim
Former wicketkeeper Saba Karim believes the recent Asia Cup row will have a cascading effect on India’s ICC Women’s World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo, but said Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will not be overly concerned about “outside noise” as the gulf between the two sides is too vast.
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