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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
‘Strict measures taken to curb illegal sand mining’
The Revenue Department has taken strict measures to curb illegal sand excavation and transport, minister of state Yogesh Kadam informed the legislative council while responding to concerns raised by Shiv Sena (Shinde) member Krupal Tumane.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lucky survivor as truck falls into Arunachal gorge, 21 dead
As many as 21 labourers were killed while one miraculously survived after a truck carrying 22 workers from Gelapukhuri Assam's Tinsukia district skidded off a narrow mountain road and plunged nearly 700 metres into a deep gorge near Metengliang in Arunachal Pradesh's remote Anjaw district, police said on Thursday.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Day after speech, Shah draws PM's cheers, jeers from Rahul
OPPN TARGET | HM was nervous, couldn't address vote chori charges: LOP
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Two suspended for fake caste certificates
An inquiry found around 50 people in Buldhana had obtained fake certificates claiming Nomadic Tribe status
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UDINs helped prevent potential frauds of ₹70K to 80K cr: ICAI
ICAI President Charanjot Singh Nanda on Thursday said the use of Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) by chartered accountants has helped prevent potential financial frauds of Rs 70,000-80,000 crore.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US has seized oil tanker off Venezuela: Trump
Venezuela accuses America of 'piracy'
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Man held for ₹2cr MHADA flat fraud
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police has arrested Jitendra Sukhlal Rathod, 53, a wanted accused in a cheating case involving fake promises of cheap MHADA flats.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Barsana Royals outclass Gokul Titans in BPL
Barsana Royals beat Gokul Titans in the Braj Premier League Barsana Royals secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Gokul Titans in the Braj Premier League, underway in Vrindavan.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Baba murder case: Court refuses bail for aiding accused
Court noted 20 bullets in his house
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US prez launches Gold Card It’s shame students have to go back to India, China after graduating: POTUS
US President Donald Trump announced the launch of a million-dollar \"Gold Card\" offering a pathway for immigrants to US citizenship, saying it is a \"shame\" that students from India and China have to go back to home countries.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India must become self-reliant in critical tech, industries: Ambani
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said India must become self-reliant in critical technologies and industries to tide over geopolitical situations that may pose challenges to the country's future progress.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kerala CM claims 'womanisers' in Congress, Chennithala hits back
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday alleged that \"womanisers\" and \"sexual perverts\" were there in the Congress, prompting senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala to hit back, stating that the CM should first control and stop protecting such persons in LDF.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Didi condemns attack on vendors of non-veg food in Kolkata; 3 held
Three people have been arrested on Thursday in connection with the assault of a vendor selling chicken patties at Brigade Parade Ground during Bhagavad Gita recital in Kolkata.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
KIIFB challenges ED in High Court
KIIFB moved to halt an enforcement action by petitioning the Kerala High Court, arguing that a notice issued by the Directorate of Enforcement over the deployment of masala bond proceeds was unwarranted and timed to influence the political climate.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kochi streets turn art playground for biennale spectacle
Kochi’s iconic port precinct is set to buzz with art, music and processions as the sixth Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Asia’s largest contemporary art festival, throws open its doors on Friday, with festivities kicking off at noon at Aspinwall House in Fort Kochi.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Rights not greater than nat'l interest'
SC says bail norms different in cases linked to country's security
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Avatar: Fire and Ash unveils logo
The Avatar franchise celebrates India's heritage with a Devanagari logo reveal in Benaras ahead of December release
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
RBI cancels 4 NBFCs’ registration, 4 others surrender certificates
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cancelled the certificate of registration of four non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) from West Bengal and Chandigarh.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
City shivers, AQI moderate, water shortage on horizon
Mumbai shivered on Thursday morning as the Santacruz observatory recorded a minimum of 15.6℃, which is 3.2℃ below the seasonal average.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Paramedical' renamed to 'Allied and Health Care'
The Uttar Pradesh government has officially changed the name of the 'Paramedical' sector to 'Allied and Health Care,' a decision sanctioned by Additional Chief Secretary Amit Ghosh and Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Digital transformation powers GIC Housing’s bold ascent towards top-ten ranking: Salvi
India's housing finance sector is changing fast with technology, competition, and evolving customer needs.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
volatility may pressure corporate ratings: Fitch
Fitch Ratings on Thursday cautioned that inadequate hedging of foreign-exchange (FX) exposures could weigh on the credit ratings of Indian corporates, particularly in sectors where natural protection against currency movements is limited.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SEBI DEFERS TIMELINE FOR NOMINATION FRAMEWORK
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday deferred the implementation of the third phase of its nomination framework for the securities market, which was earlier scheduled to take effect on December 15.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PIO held in Canada for flashing lady docs
A 25-year-old Indianorigin man has been taken into custody in Canada after being accused of exposing himself to female staff including doctors at multiple medical facilities in Mississauga, according to Peel Regional Police (PRP).
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Alia receives Golden Globes honour
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt honoured for her global impact as Red Sea Film Festival 2025 celebrates cinematic excellence across regions
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HC upholds civic bodies’ power to levy hoarding fees
The Bombay High Court has upheld the power of municipal corporations to regulate, fix and increase licence fees for sky-signs, hoardings and billboards, while dismissing over 20 petitions filed by advertising agencies challenging the revised fee structures.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MLA Landge flags 10 key civic issues in Pimpri-Chinchwad
BJP Bhosari MLA Mahesh Landge raised 10 major issues affecting Pimpri-Chinchwad during the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in Nagpur on Wednesday.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ways to use turmeric for arthritis treatment
Arthritis is an inflammation or pain that can commonly occur in the fingers, elbow, knees, hip, jaw or any other area between the joints.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Consensual sex with minor not excusable'
A division bench of the Calcutta HC has said even a consensual physical relationship with a (minor) girl is not an excusable offence.
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December 12, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Two Naxals with total bounty of ₹43 lakh surrender in MP
Two hardcore Naxalites carrying cumulative rewards of Rs 43 lakh surrendered before security forces in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Thursday, a police official said.
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