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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lamp row: BJP’s anti-Hindu dig at TN govt
Union minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday criticised the M.K. Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in Tamil Nadu for allegedly demonstrating an \"anti-Hindu mindset\" by opposing the decision of the Madurai bench of the High Court on allowing a lamp be lit atop Madurai's Thiruparankundram Hills.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Did AQI in Sanpada touch 647? Residents agree, NMMC denies
Sanpada in Navi Mumbai woke up choking on Tuesday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) shot to a staggering 647, categorised as 'hazardous', which experts say makes the air equivalent to smoking more than seven cigarettes a day.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Aadhaar helps trace 466 family members in five years
Elderly persons without address details traced through biometric verification
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SERVICES SECTOR GROWTH HITS 11-MONTH LOW: PMI
India's services sector expanded at its slowest pace in eleven months in December 2025, as softer new business growth and subdued hiring weighed on overall momentum, a private survey showed on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Coming qtrs to be strong for FMCG'
The FMCG sector is witnessing a strong pickup, helped by robust macroeconomic indicators, and a 5% volume growth is expected in the 'first few months' of this year, a Worldpanel report said.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lucknow Darshan Rolls Out: Heritage with a Message of Safety
Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh flags off guided city tour from 1090 Chauraha, blending culture, governance and sustainability
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rahu Ketu trailer unveiled
The makers of the upcoming film Rahu Ketu have unveiled the much-awaited trailer, offering a glimpse into a storyline full of humour and chaos.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Good luck, says Shivakumar as Siddaramaiah confident of full term
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday wished Chief Minister Siddaramaiah \"good luck\" after the latter expressed confidence about completing a full five-year term in office.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Insensitive: HC chides MP on Indore water deaths
'GRAVE SITUATION' | Health crisis has shaken public trust and tarnished image of the city regarded India's cleanest, says court
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January 07, 2026
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Nirma Group bets big on hospitality in A'bad as hotel boom accelerates
Ahmedabad is on the cusp of a hospitality transformation, with the city poised to attract massive investments over the next five years.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sale leads to stampede-like situation; shopkeepers booked
Two shopkeepers have been booked by Jawaharnagar police for creating an emergency situation after announcing heavy discounts that led to an uncontrollable crowd and a stampede-like situation at a newly opened garment shop in the Akashwani Chowk area on Sunday.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lucknow AI City to Run on Green Energy
Solar power and green hydrogen to fuel data centres under Yogi government’s sustainable tech vision
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SpiceJet leaves 180 stranded at Karipur
About 180 passengers booked on a Dubai-bound SpiceJet flight were left stranded for several hours at Calicut international airport in Karipur, after a prolonged delay disrupted the airline's overnight schedule, triggering confusion, complaints and intervention by airport authorities.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tablets given to ministers under e-cabinet concept
Amendment in MP Motor Vehicle Taxation act to allow plying of city buses till suburban areas
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Call to safeguard land echoes in Panaji
CITIZENS UNITE IN SUPPORT OF JUSTICE FERDINO’S PUSH FOR A ‘PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT’ BLUEPRINT UNVEILED
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Viksit Bharat Ram Ji Act’ set to transform rural India: Maurya
The Uttar Pradesh government has outlined a comprehensive roadmap for rural development under the Viksit Bharat-G Ram Ji Act, aimed at transforming villages through enhanced employment, infrastructure development and digital governance.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Abhijeet Ghoshal reimagines Hanuman Bhakti
Indian youth are increasingly turning to bhajans, but not in the traditional slow format.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
‘MGNREGA bachao’ protest by Cong to launch
The Congress has called a meeting of its MPs and legislators on January 8 to chalk out an action plan to stage ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ agitation across Karnataka to protest against the union government's decision to alter the rural employment guarantee scheme.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Fitness & sustainability
Mumbai, Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP, allies targeting Waqf BOARD: Owaisi
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi has accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies of attempting to undermine Muslim religious institutions through the Waqf Act.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
All India Shia Hussaini fund to hold annual executive meeting
The All India Shia Hussaini Fund has scheduled its annual executive committee meeting for January 8, 2026.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
RBI has room for 50 bps rate cut in 2026: Report
There is room for more cuts given that repo minus core inflation is well above its historical average, and inflation is low
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CCI okays Nippon Steel's proposal to acquire 53.4% stake in Krosaki Harima
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corporation's proposal to acquire the remaining 53.4 per cent stake in Krosaki Harima Corporation.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Quality education, healthcare & smooth traffic top civic demands
Residents across the Hadapsar, Manjari and Mundhwa areas of Pune have raised serious concerns over long-pending civic issues, ranging from traffic congestion and water scarcity to encroachments, pollution, and the lack of healthcare and educational facilities.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Panel set up to rehabilitate Agniveers
The state government on Tuesday decided to appoint a study group to suggest measures for the rehabilitation of Agniveers who will complete their four-year stint in the Indian Armed Forces this year.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Police name 17 in Hadi killing chargesheet
Student leader Sharif Osman Hadi was killed due to \"political vengeance\" at the behest of the Awami League, Bangladesh police said on Tuesday as it pressed formal charges against 17 people in connection with the murder.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
After Maduro op, Rubio will lead US strategy in Caracas
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been designated by President Donald Trump to lead implementation of Washington's post-operation strategy in Venezuela, the White House said, outlining a whole-of-government effort that spans diplomatic, economic, financial, and military tools.
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January 07, 2026
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Advanced machinery to challenge hand embroidery at SITME 2026
Embroidery hand work and ‘khatli work' (bed word ) -- performed by the skilled artisans in India, especially in the country's largest ma nmade fabric (MMF) ind ustry in Surat, will be cha Ilenged by the most advanced tec hnology known as 'position embroidery machinery'.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
AUTOMOBILE RETAIL SALES UP 7.71% AT 2,81,61,228 UNITS ON 2025: FADA
Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025 grew by 7.71% at 2,81,61,228 units as compared to 2,61,45,445 in 2024, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
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Priyanka counts her blessings
Priyanka Chopra reflects on family, gratitude and self-kindness as she welcomes 2026, sharing a heartfelt beachside moment on Instagram
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