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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sadhugram at the cost of nature
If even some of the 1,700 to 1,800 trees of Tapovan in Nashik remain standing after the plans to construct Sadhugram (village of monks) for the Simhasta Kumbha Mela 2026-27 are implemented, they will have the enraged people of the city to thank.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Hoteliers move HC against menstrual leave order
The Bangalore Hotels Association (BHA) has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government's recent directive making menstrual leave compulsory for women employees across various sectors.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Another breakfast ‘bonhomie’ between Siddaramaiah, DKS
Two days after the breakfast diplomacy between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar, who are at loggerheads over the chief ministerial post, the two are set for one more round of similar diplomacy drama.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
IMD warns of colder winter
Normal to below-normal temperatures are expected in central India and the adjoining northwest and peninsular regions during the three-month winter season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Poets protest tree felling in verse
Residents of Nashik have turned to poetry to protest the proposed felling of 1,825 trees in Tapovan for Kumbh Mela preparations.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
GRP books 8 fraudsters in the teen suicide case
In the death by suicide of a 17-year-old college student, the Andheri Government Railway Police (GRP) have filed a case against eight unidentified cyber fraudsters for alleged abetment. The teen was hit by a train at Jogeshwari railway station on January 21. The case was filed based on the father's complaint and the digital evidence extracted from the boy's phone.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TG employees demand pending benefits by Dec 9
The Telangana Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) has called on the government to implement all pending promises to employees by December 9.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Servicing' scam: UP duo caught draining AC gas to fleece Goans
Beware, Goans. A gang from Uttar Pradesh is on the prowl posing as air-condition technicians to fleece gullible Goans. Opening an app as AC technicians, the gang seems to have adopted a simple strategy — they charge the normal servicing fee of Rs 650, but make money by discharging the gas from the AC unit.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
No air pollution during lockdown despite stubble burning, says SC
The Supreme Court on Monday said the air pollution issue in the Delhi-NCR cannot be treated as a \"customary\" case to be listed only during the winter months, noting that it will be taken twice in a month to find out short and long-term solutions to the menace.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India eyes Russian market for leather revival
CLE's 22-member delegation to visit Russia from December 8-10 for joint venture discussions
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SEC clarifies: Polling in 24 places rescheduled after thorough legal scrutiny
No new nomination will be accepted for postponed seats, only previously filed ones will remain valid; candidates will have the option to withdraw applications
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India's iron dome
In Operation Sindoor, Indo-Russian partnership once again proved its mettle, shaping India's decisive edge on the battlefield, right from missiles to air defence systems
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Automakers report brisk sales in Nov
With demand continuing to be strong post the festive season, leading automakers, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, saw robust growth in sales in November as compared to the same month last year.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PMPML ex-staff protest for pension
Former employees agitate after being denied pensions, dues for over eight years; transport company blames civic body
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cong protests cough syrup deaths, MLA dresses as 'Putna'
On the first day of Assembly’s winter session, Congress MLAs staged a protest over deaths of children due to toxic cough syrup in Chhindwara district.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Over 2.04L pvt cos closed down in last 5 yrs: Govt
The government on Monday said 2,04,268 private companies have closed down during the last five years.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Russia must be part of the equation, says Rubio
US says Kremlin engagement essential as Ukraine talks move to Moscow
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Those sitting inside bite: MP Renuka on row over bringing dog to Parl
\"Those sitting inside bite, dogs don't,” Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury said on Monday after she arrived in Parliament with a rescued stray in her car, triggering a row and prompting some ruling party members to accuse her of indulging in drama.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
ISRO’s low cost satellite could change earthquake forecasting
A senior ISRO scientist has stated that India has developed an advanced deep-earth imaging satellite at a fraction of the cost spent by its American counterpart.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Women farmers fly high with climate-smart drones
Women from the rural areas of Maharashtra are now being trained to operate drones in a bid to advance climate-resilient agriculture. About 2,100 farmers have now turned into drone pilots, using their skills for precision spraying and crop monitoring promoting lower chemical use and effective pest control in farming.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SoBo tops malaria cases as early rain pushes cases at construction sites
Malaria cases detected at construction sites in the city have more than doubled during the 2025 monsoon, with the civic body attributing the spike to the early onset of rains and intensified screening drives.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
150 trees face axe for roadwork
Around 150 trees will be cut for the expansion of the Padegaon to Sharnapur T-point road.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Veteran BJP leader Prem Kumar files papers for Speaker’s post
Former minister and senior BJP leader Prem Kumar, who has won the Gaya Town seat for the ninth consecutive term in recent Bihar polls, filed his nomination papers for the post of assembly speaker on Monday.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
New dad Rajkummar Rao distributes sweets to paps
Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao welcomed his first child, a baby girl, with his wife, Patralekhaa, on November 15, which also marked their fourth wedding anniversary.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SIR brings estranged wards back in touch with parents
The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly has reopened long shut doors, nudging several people, estranged after love marriages, to call home again after years for their old voter details.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
“Casual approach not acceptable”, CM Yogi tells IPS trainees
In Lucknow, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for swift and decisive action against cybercrime and illegal drug networks while addressing trainee IPS officers from the 2023 and 2024 batches. During an interaction with 23 probationary officers, the CM urged them to adopt a policing model rooted in sensitivity, communication, and a citizen-centric approach.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Delhi cops arrest Datia labourer influenced by Pakistani terrorist
A labourer-turned-gun pedaller from Datia has been arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell after he came under the influence of gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, officials said.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Satheesan blasts high cost to state
Satheesan described the listing event at the London Stock Exchange — during which the Chief Minister rang the bell as KIIFB Chairman — as a publicity stunt
1 min |
December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SC modifies HC's ₹25,100cr deposit order
The Supreme Court Monday modified the Bombay High Court's order in October asking Mumbai Metro Rail Corp Ltd to deposit Rs25,100 crore for staying an arbitral award favouring L&I-STEC JV Mumbai.
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December 02, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Shakun Batra on AI cinema
Known for stories rooted in emotion and human complexity, he sees AI not as a threat, but as a new creative tool, one that must be handled with intention
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