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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Eros-Rai dispute sent to arbitration by NCLT bench
In a high-stakes dispute between Eros International Media Ltd and filmmaker Aanand L Rais Colour Yellow Productions Pvt Ltd over alleged mismanagement and siphoning of funds, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has dismissed the petition of Eros, stating that it is an “attempt to circumvent the agreed arbitration clause”.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Father convicted under POCSO, gets 20-yr jail term
A Fast Track Special Court in Medchal-Malkajgiri district has sentenced a 37-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his minor daughter in Jeedimetla.
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May 02, 2026
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'INDIA bloc support is missing'
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has expressed deep disappointment over the INDIA bloc, especially the Congress, for “not supporting” the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood with the “expected vigour”.
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May 02, 2026
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Kharat money trail: Chakankar's sister summoned
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Pratibha Chakankar, sister of former State Women’s Commission chairperson and NCP leader Rupali Chakankar, and her son Tanmay for questioning next week in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation involving self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, officials said.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
First flight from Noida airport set for June 15
Noida International Airport will commence commercial flight operations from June 15, airport authorities announced on Friday.
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May 02, 2026
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Two sisters express desire to exchange husbands
A surprising case came before the Madhya Pradesh High Court in its Gwalior bench, where two real sisters expressed the desire of exchanging their husbands.
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May 02, 2026
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Six injured in pharma plant explosion
Six persons suffered injuries, one of them critically, when a reactor exploded in a pharma plant in Nalgonda district of Telangana on Friday.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Quiet artistic escape
This 1700 sq ft apartment sits in an Affluent neighbourhood.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Two pillars of parenting
In traditional Indian families, parents provide structure while grandparents offer unconditional love and cultural continuity
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Top-level panel to tackle banks’ balance sheet constraints
The Centre will set up a high-level committee on banking to examine balance sheet constraints of public sector banks and enhance their ability to support economic growth, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Friday.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Crackdown on drugs: ₹3.78 cr assets seized
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured confirmation of a freezing and attachment order for assets worth %3.78 crore belonging to an alleged kingpin in a major drug trafficking case, officials said.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TMC goes to SC over counting supervisors
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Election Commission's decision to appoint only Central government and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) employees as counting supervisors during vote counting.
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May 02, 2026
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Obsessed youth stabs woman at home; flees
A 22-year-old woman was brutally attacked with a knife inside her house by a youth allegedly obsessed with her in a one-sided love affair.
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May 02, 2026
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PILING RIG COLLAPSE - ₹1cr fine on contractor but no dismissal
The accident resulted in the death of a police constable and caused major traffic disruption on the Sion-Panvel Highway.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Morning walks at SGNP to burn a hole in pockets
Morning walkers at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Borivali, have expressed shock over the park's new visitor tariffs, which have been raised to a whopping ₹10,000 for an annual pass to use the forest road for a two-hour morning walk.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
It’s time for an earnest review of the urban transport policy
Why has a policy, which was hailed as excellent and much needed, not delivered? Have there been gaps in the policy or in its implementation?
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TET review petition hearing in SC on May 13
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the review petition filed in connection with the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) case.
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May 02, 2026
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COMMERCIAL GAS CYLINDER PRICES SOAR TO RECORD HIGH
At ₹993/cylinder, steepest rise in history, along with a hike in ATF for international sectors, is govt signalling end to insulation?
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May 02, 2026
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Not a positive reflection on the team: RR head coach
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara said the fines his team members, including skipper Riyan Parag, have copped for two off-field incidents do not reflect well on the team.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Adani revamp plan targets faster decisions, execution
Sweeping overhaul to boost decision speed, execution efficiency, partnerships, workforce skills across expanding businesses
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bride Called Off Wedding Mid-Pheras Amid Chaos
A wedding ceremony in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district ended abruptly after a rumour spread during the rituals triggered tension and forced the bride to call off the marriage midway.
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May 02, 2026
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Trimbak Road gets new BOI branch
A new branch of Bank of India (Bol) was inaugurated at the Zilla Parishad (ZP) premises on Thursday in the presence of Chief Executive Officer Omkar Pawar, Regional Manager Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Deputy Regional Manager Shankar Kumar, and other dignitaries.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CEO allays strongroom fears after Didi dharna
FACEOFF | Poll official says CCTV monitoring, tighter security in place; TMC puts cadres at counting centres for ‘strict vigil’
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PMC approves ₹11 cr sports nursery project in Hadapsar
The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) Standing Committee has approved a proposal worth ₹11.61 crore for setting up a sports nursery project at a reserved playground along Magarpatta Road in Hadapsar.
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May 02, 2026
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Forest dept busts wildlife trafficking racket; 1 arrested
In a major operation conducted on Thursday in the Belbagh—Chunabhatti area of Malegaon, the Forest Department arrested a suspect allegedly involved in wildlife trafficking.
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May 02, 2026
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Water crisis intensifies as dam levels plunge to 39% in district
As summer intensifies in Nashik district, the severity of water scarcity is beginning to escalate, with water levels in dams declining rapidly.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Late goals against FC Goa take Jamshedpur FC atop ISL
Mohammed Sanan and Madih Talal score for hosts
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Superdry cofounder convicted of rape after night of drinking
The cofounder of the fashion brand Superdry was convicted on Friday of rape after a night of drinking.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kochi diners squeezed by uneven food prices
Kochi’s restaurant bills are climbing faster than many regular diners can absorb, with ordinary meals, tea, coffee and snacks showing sharp variations across eateries of similar standards and locations.
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May 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NBA honours team leaders
The Nashik Business Association (NBA) honoured team leaders who have been serving in various business organisations for more than 10 consecutive years and have made outstanding contributions.
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