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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Somnath Temple emerges as model hub for women's empowerment
The Shree Somnath Temple, a living emblem of India's an cient cultural heritage and spiritual legacy, is globally recognised as a centre of faith and devotion.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Are NCP factions on path to reconciliation? Yes and no
During his first visit to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad to campaign for the municipal corporation elections, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was quick to respond to a media query about the continuation of his party's alliance with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, saying, \"Aap ke mooh mein ghee shakkar.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Teacher dies after hit by speeding bus
In a tragic incident, a 26-yearold woman teacher died after she was hit by a speeding bus in Bhanpur on Friday morning.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Training for Census-2027 concludes
Officers and employees of the district administration were imparted training for Census-2027 on Thursday.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Candidates get NOCs despite high tax dues
As campaigning for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections intensifies, a lapse by the civic body’s tax department has come to light, with several candidates reportedly issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) despite having property tax arrears running into lakhs of rupees.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lifeline to Vi: Annual payout capped at ₹124 cr over next 6 yrs
Offering a lifeline to struggling debt-laden telecom operator, the government has capped annual payouts to clear past dues at Rs 124 crore over the next six years, easing near-term cash flows, the company said on Friday.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
RCB’s De Klerk pulls of a heist
Mandhana-led side beats defending champions Mumbai Indians by three wickets after Sajana helped MI set chase of 155
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Key role in Sabarimala gold heist? Probe team arrests the chief priest
The special investigation team probing the Sabarimala gold theft case arrested Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru on Friday, and took him to the Crime Branch office for further questioning, marking a significant escalation in a case that has already drawn intense scrutiny.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tamim urges Bangladesh not to be driven by emotion
BCB official calls former cricket skipper ‘an Indian agent’, invites wrath of players and its association
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
U-11 athletics meet 4.0 launched at VNSGU
The 'U-11 athletics meet season 4.0' of the Children's Research University, Gandhinagar was launched at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) on Friday.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Four pilgrims killed as car hits truck
Four pilgrims were killed and seven others injured after a car crashed into a stationary truck on the outskirts of Tumakuru on Friday, police said.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Governor flags constitutional defiance
Governor R. N. Ravi on Thursday alleged a “blatant attempt” to undermine a constitutional institution, taking a veiled dig at authorities for denying permission to light the Deepathoon at the Tirupparankundram Murugan Temple despite a court order allowing the ritual.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Borivali Edu Society to host centenary tea corner episode
The Borivali Education Society will conduct its 100th tea corner, a platform designed to share knowledge with all for free, on January 10.
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January 10, 2026
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Govt silent on action over Kala Academy renovation
Digambar says PWD played limited role, responsibility is with Art & Culture Dept
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January 10, 2026
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KGMU protest turns violent
Vice-Chancellor Sonia Nityanand says “hooliganism unacceptable”, orders legal action
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January 10, 2026
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Farewell, brave guard of Ghats
The definitive legacy of ecologist Madhav Gadgil is the codification of the eternal values of India's Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot and water tower for the entire peninsula.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
When state sleeps, are citizens meant to tiptoe on a tightrope?
The real question is whether responsibility can survive without systems and whether governance can afford to keep waiting for ideal citizens
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP uneasy over Sreelekha’s actions
Disquiet has surfaced within the BJP in Kerala following a series of actions by Sast ha mangalam ward councillor R. Sreelekha that party lea ders say have repeatedly pl aced the organisation in di fficult situations, triggering internal discussions on dis cipline and political mes saging.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cong curbs MP bids
The Congress high command has indicated that sitting Members of Parliament may not be permitted to contest the forthcoming Assembly elections, a decision that has altered internal expectations in Kerala and is being viewed as a strategic recalibration with only months left for the polls.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
What is Didi trying to hide, questions BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday criticised Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for interfering in the Enforcement Directorate raid at the political consultancy form I-PAC office in Kolkata, in connection with a coal smuggling case on Thursday, and asked “what was the suspicious thing there that she so desperately wanted to remove”.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Panel voting system triggers political pushback in Navi Mum
Several parties say the move will marginalise independent candidates
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NBFC staffer loses ₹79L to fake director
A 59-year-old employee of a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs79 lakh by a fraudster who impersonated the company's director using a fake WhatsApp profile.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
9 year old skater completes 450 km journey to Ayodhya
In a remarkable display of devotion, 9-year-old Vanshika Yadav reached Ayodhya after skating nearly 450 km from Shikohabad, Firozabad.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Showdown in Kolkata
The Enforcement Directorate-Mamata Banerjee showdown in Kolkata is bound to have distinct political ramifications ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Four Indian films eye Oscars 2026
Four Indian titles, including Kannada blockbuster Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 and the Hindi film Tanvi The Great, are among the 201 feature films eligible to compete for the Best Picture award at Oscars 2026, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
2026 smart resolutions
Use your smartphone to turn New Year goals into lasting habits
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
ALLIANCE TALK GAG
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has moved to curb public speculation over electoral alliances after growing chatter about a possible understanding with actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Heartfelt farewell to the moral compass of Indian ecology
Will we continue to respond to disasters only after they occur, or will we finally listen to science before nature is forced to speak?
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Car-bike collision claims 3 lives
Three persons were killed after a speeding car rammed into a motorcycle.
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January 10, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BMC poll campaign nears end, BJP-Sena manifesto still elusive
With only five days remaining for the polling and three days for campaigning, Mumbaikars are still awaiting the election manifesto of the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena for the BMC elections.
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