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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Hydrogen train for Jind-Sonipat route gets nod
The Ministry of Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based DEMU trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, marking a significant step towards green mobility in the Indian Railways network.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SevenHills Hosp PPP proposal sent back to administration
The BMC improvement committee on Wednesday referred back the proposal to hand over the 1,500-bed SevenHills Hospital in Marol to Capri Global under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Free Hepatitis-B vax drive for doctors
In a significant initiative aimed at ensuring the health and safety of resident doctors, the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Jalgaon, organised a free Hepatitis-B vaccination drive for resident doctors and interns.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Elderly wins 13-yr-old Mira Rd hsg case; bldr, society directed to pay
The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Mumbai-based developer Azure Tree Township LLP and Srishti Building No. 350 Co-operative Housing Society Ltd in Mira Road to jointly pay more than ₹3.6 lakh, along with interest, to a 75-year-old resident in a housing dispute that continued for over 13 years.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gold loans may drive retail credit growth momentum
NBFCs gain market share as collateral-backed borrowing surges alongside improving asset quality trends nationwide
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India foodgrain production reaches all-time peak!
Diplomatic signals, Gulf tensions and weak global sentiment keep energy traders cautious over near-term market direction
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Patan Brothers' inflation song hits 7 million views, strikes chord over rising fuel prices
At a time when rising fuel prices and inflation are pinching household budgets across India, two brothers from a small village in Gujarat’s Patan district have captured the frustrations of millions through a simple satirical song that has exploded across Instagram with more than 7 million views in just five days.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US faces 3-year wait to replenish weapon stocks
US military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of key weapons systems heavily used in the Iran war, according to an analysis released on Wednesday by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mahayuti rift widens over Nashik MLC seat
With barely three weeks left for the Legislative Council election for the Nashik Local Authorities Constituency, uncertainty over candidate selection has triggered unease within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tata 1mg turns EBITDA positive across core units
Tata 1mg said it has turned EBITDA positive across all its established businesses in FY26, marking a key profitability milestone for one of India's largest digital healthcare platforms, as it accelerates expansion across pharmacy, diagnostics, and speciality care.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Fake passport trail emerges as FRRO nabs 2 Kenyans
Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Goa has traced two Kenyan nationals staying in the Calangute-Candolim belt allegedly in violation of immigration laws, including one woman who was found carrying a Ugandan passport in suspected attempt to conceal her identity.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Solution on sugarcane, onion farmers' issues soon'
Amid mounting protests by farmers in Maharashtra over falling crop prices, the Centre is likely to take a positive decision on key issues concerning sugarcane growers and onion farmers within the next 10 days, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said on Wednesday after high-level meetings in New Delhi.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CR withdraws food price hike after backlash
In a major relief for lakhs of daily commuters, Central Railway has withdrawn its proposed hike in food prices at station stalls following strong backlash from passengers and commuter groups.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Indian bks more exposed to W Asia crisis among APAC region: Moody's
Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said Indian banks are among the more exposed in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, given the economy's high dependence on energy imports from West Asia and the consequent pressure on inflation, interest rates, and borrower cash flows.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Navy foils piracy attempt in Western Indian Ocean
The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a major attempted act of piracy in the Western Indian Ocean after receiving intelligence inputs about suspicious pirate activity targeting the merchant vessel MV Mashaallah 1, officials said on Wednesday.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jacqueline reacts to crying farmer
Jacqueline Fernandez reacts to viral video of cattle owner crying while selling cow ahead of Eid-Ul-Adha
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ponnam flags off 60 electric buses in Kukatpally
Minister for Transport Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated 60 electric buses at the Kukatpally Bus depot in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Can the Reserve Bank act as a treasurer to the government?
An artificially strong rupee subsidises imports, penalises exports, and delays adjustment. The eventual correction then becomes more painful
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Eid: Call for harmony and restraint
Eid al-Adha, one of the two main celebrations by Muslims, will be observed in Mumbai from today (May 28).
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Electrocution death sparks protest
A tragic incident occurred at Ghotiwadi in Igatpuri taluka, where a young man died after coming into contact with an electric pole.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US delegation to visit India from June 1-4 for trade talks
A US team is visiting India from June 1-4 to discuss finalisation of the details for the interim trade pact and take forward negotiations under the broader bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PCMC cracks down on illegal posters
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has warned of criminal action against individuals and organisations putting up illegal posters, leaflets and advertisement boards at public places across the city, officials announced on Wednesday.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
How can mining mafia dare run over police, questions CS
Chief Secretary Anurag Jain on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over incidents involving the mining mafia in different parts of the state and directed collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to take stern action against those involved.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
DRI busts illegal ivory trafficking
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai zonal unit successfully dismantled an illegal wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in the illicit trade of Indian elephant tusks (ivory) in Mysuru, Karnataka, on Tuesday.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mother-in-law denied bail in dowry death
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to a mother-in-law in a dowry death case following the death by suicide of her 19-year-old daughter-in-law eight months after the wedding.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SC upholds retrospective levy of 28% GST on online gaming cos
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the government's retrospective levy of 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming companies and observed that such imposition was constitutionally valid.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
GITAM launches 4-yr integrated B.Ed prog
GITAM, Deemed to be University, Hyderabad campus will introduce a four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) from 2026-27 academic year under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
First SIDBI-RRB digital loan disbursed in FM's presence
On the occasion of the 37th Foundation Day of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the RRB-SIDBI Co-Lending Programme was inaugurated by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman during a special event.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nasa unveils three-phase plan for permanent moon base
Nasa has announced three moon missions this year as part of a $20 billion plan to establish a permanent base on the moon.
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May 28, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Property Dealer Shot Dead in Lucknow
A property dealer was shot dead in broad daylight in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow, triggering panic in the area and raising fresh concerns over law and order.
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