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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
" 70 cr fake work orders issued using bogus sign
A shocking case has come to light in Nashik, where fake work commencement orders worth approximately 70 crore were prepared using the forged signature of Kumbh Mela Commissioner for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha and _ Divisional Commissioner of Nashik, Dr Praveen Gedam.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rugby franchises finalise squads at RPL draft and auction
Building on the momentum of a successful inaugural Rugby Premier League season in 2025, GMR Sports, along with Rugby India, has concluded the Season 2 Player Auction and Draft in Hyderabad today.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Maha Day boost: 12 new dialysis centres to begin
On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, the \"Maha Dialysis\" scheme, which provides free dialysis facilities to kidney patients in rural areas through government hospitals, is being expanded across the state.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Trump blasts Powell over call to stay on as Fed guv
US President Trump launched a fresh attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell after the central bank chief announced he would remain a governor following the end of his chairmanship on May 15, Xinhua reported.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Maha Day: Dy CM Sunetra Pawar to hoist flag in Beed
The official flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 67th Maharashtra State Foundation Day on May 1 will be held in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Beed district, Sunetra Pawar, at the Police Parade Ground at 8am.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Chennithala alleges KSEB purchase scam
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the state government and Kerala State Electricity Board of causing a %56 crore loss by allowing Carborundum Universal to operate the Maniyar hydroelectric project beyond the expiry of its contract, turning a power-sector handover into a political flash-point.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Markets slide on volatility, rising crude
Indian stock markets remain resilient despite global headwinds; domestic inflows support gains, while volatility persists amid geopolitical tensions
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pulkit Samrat on tough prep
Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat is stepping into uncharted territory with his upcoming series Glory, trading his familiar romantic, boy-next-door persona for a physically demanding role set in the world of boxing.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PSU banks recruit 50,552 candidates
Public sector banks (PSBs) recruited 50,552 candidates in FY2025-26, marking a 33% increase over the previous year, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Maha council polls head for unopposed finish
The suspense over candidates for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections ended on Thursday, with major political parties finalising their nominees and filing nominations.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kurla bus crash: Heavy vehicle licence revoked
Following the fatal Kurla BEST bus crash of December 2024, the transport department has permanently revoked the heavy vehicle (transport) driving licence of driver Sanjay More.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA TECH-WARI PUSHES FUTURE-READY GOVERNANCE DRIVE
The Maharashtra government is set to roll out “Tech-Wari 2.0”, a large-scale capacity-building initiative aimed at creating a future-ready bureaucracy through structured learning and digital upskilling.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gutka worth ₹80 lakh seized
In a major crackdown, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Pune Police seized gutka worth over 80 lakh and detained a truck driver transporting the banned substance for illegal sale in the city.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rupee slips past 95/$ amid crude oil spike
Domestic currency weakened past the 95-per-dollar mark to hit a record low on Thursday, pressured by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Satheesan gains quiet edge as IUML backs claim
Satheesan’s advantage lies in visibility inside the Assembly politics as formal face of opposition
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Private bus rams vehicles
Two people were injured after a bus rammed a scooter and an auto-rickshaw early Thursday morning near Abhinav Vidyalaya on Tilak Road in Pune.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HC orders crackdown on fake DBS racket
Court directs WhatsApp and domain registrar to curb impersonation fraud using identity of DBS Bank India
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Illegal fetal testing centre busted
Police raided an illegal fetal sex determination centre operating in a secluded location near the Nilwande Canal in Pimpri Nirmal area of Rahata taluka, Ahilyanagar.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Bantya pills' worth ₹3.38 lakh seized
Shivajinagar Police have seized illegal narcotic tablets worth ₹3.38 lakh from an abandoned tempo near Deendayal Memorial Hospital.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt: Ordinance lapsed in 2014, new GR didn’t scrap reservation
MUSLIM QUOTA | Govt affidavit says the petition challenging its decision to cancel the quota is ‘misconceived and devoid of merits’, and should be dismissed
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
For 2nd yr, BMC school's success streak continues
Woollen Mills High School in Matunga West, the BMC's lone CISCE-affiliated school, recorded a 100% pass result in the ICSE (Class 10) exams for the second consecutive year.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lux Industries announces demerger plan
Lux Industries Limited has announced a major restructuring plan after its Board granted in-principle approval to demerge two of its business verticals into separate wholly owned subsidiaries.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
AM/NS India launches automotive steel line
Surat has taken a major step toward becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) commissioning a cutting-edge automotive steel production line at its Hazira plant.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Engineering antimicrobial honey layers to tackle multi-drug resistance
Superbugs are a strain of bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotic drugs.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
10-point banking roadmap for rural & urban growth in Nashik
To accelerate economic progress and strengthen banking services from rural to urban areas, a comprehensive “Nashik District Banking Roadmap” has been prepared with 10 key development pillars.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
IDBI Bk Q4 PAT slips 5% to ₹1,943 cr
IDBI Bank on Thursday reported a 5% decline in net profit to %1,943 crore for the March quarter of FY 2025-26.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
A’bad police solve 1992 love affair murder, dug up body after 34 years
In a chilling breakthrough that reads like a crime thriller, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has cracked a 34year-old murder mystery buried deep beneath a house in Ahmedabad.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Air passenger load down by 5% amid war
The Indian aviation sector, which has been on a relentless post-pandemic climb, hit a rare speed bump in March due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Athlete, who made India proud, passes with flying colours
Veer Bhadu, a national level athlete who made India proud at the Asian Youth Games, had to juggle between studies and sports training.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rare liver transplant saves 18-month-old at Osmania Hospital
In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Osmania General Hospital successfully performed a complex liver transplant on an 18-month-old boy suffering from Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) type III, a rare metabolic disorder.
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