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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Govt rejects historical backing for hilltop lamp
Tamil Nadu government told the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that the Karthigai Deepam ritual at Thirupparankundram hill followed a practice observed for more than 150 years, with the ceremonial lamp lit at the Uchipillaiyar temple mandapam, and not on a stone pillar identified in a judicial direction earlier this month.
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December 14, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CPM gets capital punishment at BJP's hands
Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has taken control of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, bringing to an end more than four decades of Left Democratic Front dominance in the Kerala capital and marking a watershed moment in the state's urban political landscape.
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December 14, 2025
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PEACE PLAN | Trump readies next phase; storm kills 14 people Int'l troops deployment in Gaza early next year
International troops could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as early as next month to form a UN-authorised stabilisation force, two US officials told Reuters, but it remains unclear how Palestinian militants Hamas will be disarmed.
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December 14, 2025
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MP progressing by leaps & bounds under CM: Patel
Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Patel has said the state is progressing by leaps and bounds under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
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December 14, 2025
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Spiritual music event held at Chilkur Balaji temple
A special spiritual and musical event was conducted on Friday at the Chilkur Balaji Temple with profound devotion and cultural splendour.
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December 14, 2025
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Asst civic chief sent to judicial custody, suspended
In a significant development in the case related to the Ramabai building collapse which claimed 17 lives in August, the court has remanded Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) assistant commissioner Gilson Gonsalves to 14 days of judicial custody.
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December 13, 2025
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Tommy Atkins left a sour taste, APMC mkt traders rue
Variety lacked sweetness and also ripened inconsistently, traders say
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December 13, 2025
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We have gone to the extent of demolishing houses of drug peddlers: Karnataka HM
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has said that the government has launched an uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including demolition of properties linked to foreign nationals involved in narcotics trade, as part of a wider strategy to curb trafficking across the state.
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December 13, 2025
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Bramhas horse dazzles at festival
A daily diet of 10 litres of milk, two massages a day, a special air-conditioned chamber, four attendants, simple food, yet monthly expenses above Rsl lakh — such is the royal lifestyle of Bramhas, a handsome and robust Marwari horse standing 68 inches tall.
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December 13, 2025
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Body cam mandate for Customs officers at int’l cruise terminal
In line with the international best practices, the Customs department has instructed officers posted at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) to use body-worn cameras (BWCs).
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December 13, 2025
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Romeo Lane in line of fire, tourist tells of assault saga
CLAIMS NAMES OF VAGATOR CLUB OWNERS REMOVED FROM FIR BY ANJUNA POLICE
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December 13, 2025
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Collector inspects leopard treatment centre
Incidents of leopard sightings are being reported almost daily across Nashik city and district.
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December 13, 2025
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REITs & InvITs emerge as the backbone of financial future
Subahoo Chordia, CEO of EAAA Alternatives joins Vivek Law on the Simple Hai! podcast.
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December 13, 2025
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Messi set to dazzle, but without 2011 magic
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi's long-awaited return to India, after a magical maiden visit back in 2011, will be high on glitz but low on actual football, promising a spectacle that may not recapture the raw sporting frenzy that once shook the Salt Lake Stadium here.
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December 13, 2025
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Over 5 acres of defence land in Goa encroached, govt tells LS
In Goa, about 5.11 acres of defence land has been encroached upon, while another 9.47 acres remains tied up in legal disputes.
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December 13, 2025
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6 PERPETRATORS GET 20-YEAR JAIL
A Kerala court on Friday sentenced Pulsar Suni, the prime accused in the 2017 actress gang rape case, and five others to twenty years of rigorous imprisonment (RI).
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December 13, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SAVOUR THE SEASON
Your guide to enjoying the season fully, eating mindfully, and staying energised through the festive rush
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December 13, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kolhapuris go the Prada way
With the Italian luxury brand Prada signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two government organisations that represent the interests of the Kolhapuri chappal makers, the curtain appears to have come down on a part of the controversy that erupted in June-July this year.
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December 13, 2025
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Five arrested for couple's abduction
Five people were arrested in Perundurai on Wednesday night following the alleged abduction of a woman who had married her partner against the wishes of their families, drawing attention to persistent social tensions surrounding inter-community marriages in parts of Tamil Nadu.
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December 13, 2025
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20-year terms for six
Ernakulam district court on Friday sentenced Pulsar Suni, the prime accused in the 2017 sexual assault of an actress, and five other convicts to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment each, marking a decisive moment in one of Kerala’s most closely followed criminal trials.
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December 13, 2025
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Two-wheeler company donates motorbike to Tirupati temple in Andhra
A two-wheeler company donated a motorbike to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams here on Friday.
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December 13, 2025
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Eight students hospitalized for suspected food poisoning
Eight students at the Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls School in Reusa, Sitapur, fell ill late Thursday night after complaining of stomach pain, headache, and difficulty breathing.
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December 13, 2025
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THE ESSENCE OF THE GITA
Following last time's reflections on the contemporary relevance of the Bhagavad Gita, it feels natural to turn to Chapter 2, which condenses the essence of the Gita into one powerful conversation.
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December 13, 2025
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Survivor’s advocate promises disclosures
Tension sharpened around the actor assault case as Advocate T B Mini, counsel for the survivor, addressed the media moments before the court prepared to pronounce the quantum of sentence.
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December 13, 2025
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Docs: Khaleda is on ventilator support
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s health has deteriorated and she was placed on ventilator support, doctors said.
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December 13, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Stablecoins pose big risks: RBI's Sankar
The RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar on Friday raised concerns over the growing prominence of stablecoins, arguing that they pose significant risks to monetary sovereignty, financial stability and banking systems, while offering few benefits that cannot already be delivered by existing payment infrastructure.
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December 13, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Will contest civic polls together as Mahayuti: BJP
Committees will be formed at the party level for each corporation to work out seat-sharing and other issues
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December 13, 2025
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Shivraj Patil is no more
Veteran Congressman from Maharashtra, exUnion home minister and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha Shivraj Patil passed away at his home town Latur on Friday morning after a brief illness his family sources said.
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December 13, 2025
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Copra MSP raised; new coal policy out
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Friday approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season, fixing the MSP for Fair Average Quality of milling copra at Rs 12,027 per quintal and for ball copra at Rs 12,500 per quintal.
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December 13, 2025
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Madrassa cleric killed in front of daughter
A shocking incident in Raebareli has left the local Muslim community distressed, after Maulana Murtaza, associated with a madrassa, was shot dead in broad daylight near the CHC under Deeh police station limits.
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