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The Free Press Journal - Indore
Mamata’s crisis and the BJP’s shadow play in Bengal
The TMC’s rapid implosion highlights how opposition structures can crumble through calibrated exploitation of internal vulnerabilities
3 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
States not mere implementing agencies but hubs of innovation: Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said states are not mere implementing agencies but hubs of innovation and cumulative growth, emphasizing that the vision of inclusive human development can only be realised through cooperative federalism, collaborative governance and collective national effort.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
PIO financier arrested in alleged $100 million US bank fraud case
Indian-origin financier Mahender Makhijani has been arrested in California for allegedly defrauding a local bank of nearly $100 million (about ₹836.9 crore) through a scheme involving manipulated title insurance documents and inflated collateral values.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
BJP sweeps Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls
In a clear reflection of the BJP's overwhelming dominance in Gujarat politics, four party nominees were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha after opposition parties chose not to field any candidates for the vacant seats.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Pune RTO warns city schools on transport safety
Ahead of the reopening of schools for the new academic year, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has directed educational institutions across the Pune district to ensure strict compliance with school transport safety regulations.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
HIGH PAYING ISRAEL JOBS ON OFFER FOR MP YOUTHS
MP govt opens recruitment drive amid war concerns
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Khammam irrigation projects in Mission Mode
Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday directed officials to accord top priority to securing environmental clearance for the Sitarama Sagar Lift Irrigation Scheme and expedite all pending works related to major irrigation projects in the erstwhile Khammam district.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Three friends drown while trying to save each other
Three minor boys drowned in a pond at Siddhkhan in Aston village of Tikamgarh district while trying to save each other on Thursday, police said.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Geopolitical uncertainty clouds mkt outlook
Nifty opened with a gap-down of around 110 points but gained strength from the opening tick and moved above the 23,300 mark.
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Forged IDs expose Kerala migrant-document racket
Police scrutiny of migrant labour clusters across Kerala has widened after the detention of 10 Bangladeshi nationals in Kottarakkara, Kollam district, exposed what investigators suspect is a document-forgery network helping undocumented entrants pass as workers from other states.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Kozhikode Nipah scare deepens with active case
A 48-year-old man under treatment in a special isolation ward at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital remains critically ill after preliminary screening indicated possible Nipah virus infection, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance while awaiting confirmatory results from the National Institute of Virology in Pune.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Green Park Gears Up For UP T20 League
Preparations for the UP T20 League, scheduled from August 14 to September 6, 2026, gathered momentum as Joint Police Commissioner Vipin Tada inspected Green Park Stadium on Thursday.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Sabarimala probe finds thinner replating
A metallurgical examination has found that much of the original gold cladding on Sabarimala’s dwarapalaka panels and door-frame panels was removed and replaced with a thinner gold layer, giving the Special Investigation Team crucial scientific backing in the temple gold misappropriation case.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Family falls ill after eating mangoes; two sisters die
Two young sisters died after falling severely ill in a tragic and mysterious incident in Hyderabad, prompting an intensive investigation by police and food safety authorities.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
'Generation of docs never saw anything of this scale'
Dr Rakesh Joshi, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital medical superintendent, recounts critical moments after crash
2 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Man gets one-year jail sentence in job scam
A court sentenced a man to one year simple imprisonment and imposed a fine for cheating the victim of Rs 10 lakh by promising employment.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Swamiji questions welfare grant distribution, seeks review
Allegations of unequal distribution of welfare grants have put the Karnataka government under scrutiny after Eediga community leader Pranavananda Swamiji accused the Backward Classes Welfare Department of favouring a select group of communities in the allocation of public funds.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Shigella reaches TVM dist
CLUSTERS | Intensified surveillance, water testing and sanitation checks
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Chana holds firm as tur weakens further
Pulses markets witnessed mixed trends on Thursday, with tur prices declining in some key markets due to weak demand and steady arrivals, while chana and masur prices remained largely stable.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Now there is 'Seat Chori': Priyank on Cong candidate's RS paper rejection
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday alleged \"Seat Chori\" by the BJP after the rejection of Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha election in Madhya Pradesh.
3 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Bank credit grows over 17% in May
Bank credit grew 17.4% year-on-year in May, marking the ninth consecutive month of double-digit expansion, reflecting sustained demand for loans from both retail and corporate borrowers, according to the latest RBI data.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Ram Temple Donation Dispute Sparks Fresh Controversy
A fresh political controversy has erupted over donations received at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with religious leaders and political parties engaging in a war of words over allegations of financial irregularities linked to devotees' offerings.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
W Asia conflict could push crude oil prices to $150/barrel
Global crude oil prices could surge to as high as $150 per barrel if hostilities between the US and Iran resume in earnest, according to a report.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt Reply on Student's Detention
The Allahabad High Court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government over allegations of illegal detention of students, raising concerns about the protection of individual rights and due legal process.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
SGCCI pushes for relief on MSME loans
Amid rising global uncertainty and disruptions in West Asia, Surat’s business community has urged the Gujarat government to provide urgent financial relief to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggling with liquidity stress and rising operational costs.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Residents demand public disclosure of tree records
Citizens in Pune have demanded greater transparency in the Pune Municipal Corporation’s handling of tree-cutting permissions and compensatory plantation measures, calling for detailed records from the past five years to be placed in the public domain.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
How solar pumps are changing tribal farmers' lives in Gujarat
There was a time when rainfall was the only lifeline for Ramu Bhai Waghmare, a farmer from Umarpada village in Dang district. A good monsoon meant a successful harvest, while poor rainfall often resulted in financial hardship throughout the year.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
ATEWA Launches Awareness March from Kakori
The ATEWA Pension Bachao Manch on Thursday launched a statewide public awareness march from the historic Kakori Martyrs' Memorial, paying tribute to the freedom fighters and renewing its demand for restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), an end to privatization, and the removal of the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
ECB hikes rates by 25 bps for first time in nearly 3 years
The European Central Bank (ECB) hiked key interest rates for the first time in nearly three years, responding to inflation pressures emanating from the Middle East conflict.
1 min |
June 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Telangana's Krishna water share remains underutilised
More than a decade after the formation of Telangana, concerns continue to be raised over the state's inability to fully utilise its allocated share of Krishna river waters.
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