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Pete Hegseth walks a fine line between India and Pakistan
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth performed a delicate diplomatic balancing act at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit on Saturday, offering effusive praise for a burgeoning relationship with Pakistan while simultaneously reinforcing India's status as a critical defence anchor for Washington's regional strategy.
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May 31, 2026
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ISI-Dawood module busted, 9 held in Delhi
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested nine suspected operatives linked to a ISI-Mumbai underworld network that was allegedly planning attacks on vital installations and security personnel in the national capital and Mumbai report PTI and IANS.
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May 31, 2026
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Trump puts lid on truce deal
The US and Iran are locked in a high-stakes diplomatic standoff following a two-hour national security meeting at the White House.
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May 31, 2026
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ABHISHEK HECKLED, FACES EGGSPLOSION
It was a disturbing Saturday for Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Hours after being served a CID notice, the Lok Sabha MP was heckled and allegedly assaulted in Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district while on his way to meet a party worker who was reportedly a victim of post-poll violence in West Bengal.
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May 31, 2026
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DABBAWALAS DOWN, NOT OUT
Is the institution of Mumbai's \"dabbawalas\" on the decline? According to Ramdas Karvande, president, Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers' Association, the number of \"dabbawalas\" has come down from 5,000 to 3,000 now.
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May 31, 2026
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DKS era in K'taka starts on June 3
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday invited DK Shivakumar to take oath as Chief Minister along with his Council of Ministers on June 3, hours after he was unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
‘Focus is on the final, not India selection’
RCB skipper Patidar denies he is under pressure to defend title
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
DNA test to spare many from chemotherapy
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, according to an international study that found a DNA test can identify those unlikely to benefit from the treatment, BBC reported.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Big B praises 15-yr-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been doing wonders with his bat ever since he made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2025.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PREZ TRUMP IN EXCELLENT HEALTH, FULLY FIT: PHYSICIAN
Donald Trump's physician has said the president is in “excellent health” and is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam on Tuesday at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre.
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May 31, 2026
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Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon
In US, Lebanese, Israeli officials engage in direct talks in years
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May 31, 2026
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22 SUSPENDED AMIDST HOOCH CRACKDOWN
CLOSE SHAVE | Motherlode of 50 litres of toxic methanol cache seized, preventing a greater disaster. Toxins were bought online
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tendulkar or Vinod Kambli?
Wonder boy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was seen crying in the dugout on Friday after the Rajasthan Royals lost to the Gujarat Titans despite his high score. Earlier, he was caught sitting alone, crying, near the ropes after the Royals lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Charges framed against Sukesh, Jacqueline, others
A Delhi court on Saturday ordered framing of charges against actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and 15 others in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Carnatic music, reimagined!
It may come as a surprise that a musician steeped in the Carnatic tradition began his journey playing pop music, like Boney M's Rasputin on the guitar.
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May 31, 2026
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How to communicate with teens
Proven parenting strategies that work
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Political Superheroes
The latest seasons of Daredevil and The Boys seem to be a telling commentary on the current US political dispensation
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Science of why opposites get along
We’ve all heard the saying, \"Opposites attract.” The quiet person falls for the life of the party. The planner befriends the spontaneous adventurer.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Temple tryst
The recent MP High Court order ruling that Bhojshala is a temple, has temporarily put a lid on the contentious issue of who owns the place — Hindus or Muslims. But the battle is far from over as the ball is now in Supreme Court’s court
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May 31, 2026
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No name, no fund, no deal: Trump's brutal day in court
For a president who has long viewed the federal judiciary as either a tool for personal leverage or a hurdle to be cleared, Friday turned out to be a disastrous for Donald Trump.
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May 31, 2026
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China builds launchpads near nuclear silos
China is building an extensive network of launchpads, bunkers and communications facilities near its nuclear missile silos in the remote deserts of Xinjiang, according to satellite images reviewed by Reuters, signalling a major effort to strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
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May 31, 2026
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Naga Chaitanya moves Delhi HC over cheating claims
Naga Chaitanya seeks legal protection against AI-generated videos, defamatory claims involving Samantha and unauthorised online content
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May 31, 2026
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‘Trend’ of POCSO misuse worries SC
The apex court flagged the rising incidence of such cases being used as a weapon in divorce disputes
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Never say never'
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan tries her hand at paddle ball
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US: Ready for Iran Strikes if no deal
WELL POSITIONED | Washington is capable of restarting ops if Tehran talks fail: Hegseth
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May 31, 2026
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Darshini comfort on every plate
Just days after opening on May 19, Namah Bengaluru Coffee House in Andheri West has already become one of Mumbai's busiest food spots.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jurel credits Royals' run to positive cricket
Says RR focused on backing player instincts and clear communication
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May 31, 2026
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PHOGAT GOES PHUT
Vinesh Phogat's dramatic return to competitive wrestling ended in disappointment on Saturday as the former World Championships medallist failed to qualify for the Asian Games 2026 after suffering a 46 defeat to Meenakshi Goyat in the women's 53kg semifinals at the selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Hegseth warns of rightful alarm over Chinese military build-up
There is “rightful alarm” in the Pacific over China’s military build-up and the US seeks a regional balance where no state has unchecked power, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Saturday.
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May 31, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cleanliness begins at home
Why are international tourists teaching us how to keep India clean?
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