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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gold imports plunge as tax shock halts bank shipments
Shipments stall as banks halt clearances, squeezing supply and pushing inventories into vaults nationwide
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
US economy grew 2% from January-March
The US economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall's 43-day federal government shutdown.
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May 01, 2026
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Wanted: An Oppn in Gujarat
The verdict from Gujarat’s civic body elections is emphatic to the point of being unsettling.
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May 01, 2026
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State bets on cooperatives to revitalise traditional sectors
MINISTER ANNOUNCES FIVE-YEAR ROADMAP
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May 01, 2026
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“War of Words in UP Assembly Becomes Political Battleground”
A heated debate on women’s empowerment in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly turned into a sharp political confrontation, with both the ruling government and opposition trading serious allegations over commitment to women's rights.
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May 01, 2026
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Inter-stat
The Beed Local Crime Branch (LCB) has successfully apprehended a notorious interstate criminal responsible for a high-profile burglary at a mobile shop in Beed town.
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May 01, 2026
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Mizoram youth’s organ donation saves four lives
In a story that blends unbearable grief with extraordinary courage, the loss of a young life in Ahmedabad has become a beacon of hope for four families waiting for a miracle.
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May 01, 2026
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UDF hails projections; LDF, BJP differ
The ruling LDF in Kerala on Thursday said that the exit polls did not show an anti-incumbency feeling among the people, while the opposition UDF welcomed the predictions, saying they were similar to the outcome expected by the Congress-led front.
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May 01, 2026
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Govt extends journalists’ bus pass validity till May 31
As the issue of new accreditation cards for the years 2026-2028 is still in process, the Telangana government has decided to extend the validity of existing State and District journalists’ bus passes by one month, till May 31, 2026.
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May 01, 2026
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Gujarat Titans bowlers shine in four-wicket win over RCB
Gujarat Titans registered second straight win and fifth overall after outclassing Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in their IPL match here on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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Kundaje shines with triple gold in Nat'l TT
Shivanand Kundaje from Nashik delivered an outstanding performance at the ongoing 32nd Masters National Table Tennis Championship in Pune by clinching a remarkable triple gold in the 70+ men’s category.
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May 01, 2026
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Summer indicates the need for citizen-first humane cities
Much of what needs to be done is known. Impacts of climate change are well-documented, and solutions are already in the public domain
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May 01, 2026
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Kharat case triggers statewide crackdown on godmen
In the wake of the Ashok Kharat case that sent shock-waves across Maharashtra, police have registered cases against 14 alleged \"godmen\" within a month, according to the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS).
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May 01, 2026
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'Police clearance rejected in larger public interest'
The Bombay High Court has observed that the police prioritised the larger interest of public safety and national security while rightly refusing a police clearance certificate to Fahim Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, to ply an autorickshaw for his livelihood.
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May 01, 2026
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Why CM Fadnavis backed Vivek Kolhe for MLC polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced 36-year-old Kopargaon-based youth leader Vivek Kolhe as one of its five nominees for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections.
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May 01, 2026
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Kiara & Sidharth's Maldives moment
Sidharth Malhotra giggles as Kiara Advani sings 'Baby Shark' while waiting for food at Maldives
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May 01, 2026
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US returns 650 antiques worth $14mn to India
The US has returned 657 antiquities, valued at $14 million, to India.
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May 01, 2026
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Title ‘Raja Shivaji’ not derogatory: HC
The petitioner argued that the use of the term “Raja” demeans Shivaji Maharaj’s stature as ‘Chhatrapati’
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May 01, 2026
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Govt proposes sweeping changes in labour laws
SET TO RESHAPE LIVES OF WORKERS ■ INTRODUCES STRICT TIMELINES FOR SETTLEMENT OF UNPAID WAGES
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May 01, 2026
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Jalgaon Police trace 34 missing women, children in 1-day drive
The Jalgaon District Police conducted a district-wide ‘All-Out’ operation on April 28, involving roadblocks and coordinated action across 36 police stations and three traffic branches.
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May 01, 2026
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India's Creative Economy on the Rise
Yuvarajsinh Zala highlighted that India’s creative economy—driven by ideas, innovation, and design—is rapidly emerging as a key growth engine.
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May 01, 2026
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Maha sees high pass rates
As the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations declared results on Thursday, the state emerged with an exceptionally high pass percentage.
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May 01, 2026
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BMC orders ward-wise plan to curb debris dumping
The BMC has issued strict directives for a ward-wise construction and demolition (C&D) waste management plan to curb illegal dumping across the city.
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May 01, 2026
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Hardeeep Singh Puri, CR Patil to attend VGRC South Gujarat 2026
Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India as well as CR Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, will be attending the third edition of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), scheduled on Ist and 2nd May 2026 at AURO University, Surat, focusing on the South Gujarat region.
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May 01, 2026
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Kota wheat climbs on ITC demand
Wheat prices rose in Kota, Rajasthan, on strong buying by ITC Ltd, while maize and rice prices remained largely steady across key markets, traders said.
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May 01, 2026
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FBO caught taking Rs.10k bribe
In a crackdown on corruption, officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a Forest Beat Officer redhanded while accepting a bribe of Rs.10,000 on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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Yogi Govt Brings Sowa Rigpa into AYUSH Mainstream
The Government of Uttar Pradesh, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is preparing to introduce courses in the ancient Sowa Rigpa (Amchi medicine) and Siddha systems across AYUSH colleges, marking a significant step toward strengthening traditional healthcare.
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May 01, 2026
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Capitals seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals
Starc set to bolster bowling attack for DC struggling with inconsistency
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May 01, 2026
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Evening storms lash Bhopal, mercury crashes by 12°C in dists
Western disturbance over Pak triggers pre-monsoon fury across MP — power cuts plunge colonies into darkness, alert issued for 23 districts
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May 01, 2026
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Rizvi Law College emerge champions
Rizvi Law College defeated KES Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College by 34 runs in the final of the finals of the Vidhi Chashak Law College Men's Cricket Tournament 2026, organised by Modern Education Society's New Law College, Mumbai in collaboration with Mumbai Cricket Association and played at the MCA ground, BKC.
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