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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Luthra brothers walk out of prison after 3 months
COURT GRANTS BAIL IN FORGED HEALTH CERTIFICATE CASE; RELEASE LIKELY TO REIGNITE DEBATE OVER ACCOUNTABILITY
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April 09, 2026
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ABVP members pelt stones at liquor shop, damage property
Against booze outlets near educational institutions
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April 09, 2026
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Step forward for Women’s bill
The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared on Wednesday the draft bill for amendments to the Women's Reservation Act that will ensure an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women, and its implementation in the 2029 general elections.
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April 09, 2026
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Luthra bros get bail, set to walk out of jail
The siblings allegedly used forged documents to obtain excise licence
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April 09, 2026
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Beed constable dies by suicide after search op
Death sparks concern over police stress
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April 09, 2026
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Untimely rains hammer wheat, quality slides, prices diverge
Unseasonal pre-monsoon showers and hailstorms across northern India have adversely impacted standing rabi crops, with wheat bearing the brunt due to its late harvesting cycle.
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April 09, 2026
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Massive fire engulfs scrapyard in Zuarinagar, triggers outrage
THICK SMOKE BLANKETS SKYLINE; FOUR TENDERS DEPLOYED AS LOCALS DECRY INACTION AFTER THIRD BLAZE IN SIX MONTHS
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April 09, 2026
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CREDAI-MCHI Thane: Expo from April 17
The CREDAIMCHI Thane will host the 23rd edition of its Thane Property and Home Finance Expo from April 17 to 19, at Dosti West County, bringing together developers, financial institutions and homebuyers on a single platform.
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April 09, 2026
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HC Defers scrutiny of Rahul Citizenship Records
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has declined to examine records produced by the Union government in the alleged dual citizenship case involving Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, observing that the court is not presently going into the truthfulness of the allegations against him.
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April 09, 2026
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India greets truce, hopes for peace
The MEA released a statement in reaction to the recent ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran wel coming the ceasefire and hop ing that it would lead to lasting peace in West Asia.
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April 09, 2026
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Airoli midnight shooting: Bldr was target, activist shot instead
Police trace stolen bike used by accused to outside Mumbra station; land dispute emerges as key motive
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April 09, 2026
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MP: Over 5K schools operate in rickety bldgs
Jhabua worst hit
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April 09, 2026
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10-day PNG supply deadline for connected households
Additional Chief Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies, Rashmi Arun Shami instructed that supply of piped natural gas (PNG) should be ensured within 10 days for households already connected to the PNG line.
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April 09, 2026
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VAIBHAV: AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
It's time to unleash the 15-year-old on the world stage for India
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April 09, 2026
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Knight Riders brace for Shami challenge in LSG clash
Out-of-tune Kolkata Knight Riders may ring in changes as Lucknow Super Giants look to maintain their momentum at the Eden Gardens
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April 09, 2026
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Western Disturbance Puts 60 UP Districts on Orange Alert
A fresh western disturbance has triggered a major weather alert across Uttar Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for nearly 60 districts amid forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms and strong winds over the next 48 hours.
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April 09, 2026
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Oppn criticises rejection of CEC notices
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday criticised the rejection of the opposition's notices for moving a motion in Parliament to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar from his post, alleging that the decision undermines constitutional processes and weakens accountability in a democracy.
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April 09, 2026
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PONDA BY-ELECTION CANCELLED ON POLL EVE
HC RULES ECI'S NOTIFICATION ARBITRARY; CITES CANDIDATE CANNOT MEET ONE-YEAR TENURE RULE
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April 09, 2026
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Tiger Shroff to lead Slovic campaign for home fitness
Slovic, a fitness gear and sporting goods brand, has announced actor Tiger Shroff as its brand ambassador.
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April 09, 2026
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UP Begins Census Push, Massive Training Drive From April 16
UP Gears Up for Mega Digital Census
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April 09, 2026
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Voice that captured Bombay and defined an era of wit
As we mark Behram 'Busybee' Contractor's 25th death anniv, it's noteworthy that he had an initial stint with the FPJ
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April 09, 2026
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Mission operations key to space success: ISRO chief Narayanan
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday highlighted the importance of mission operations in ensuring success, calling it key to India's expanding space programme.
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April 09, 2026
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Trump sets new caveats
Hours after announcing a ceasefire, Donald Trump began introducing caveats in a series of Truth Social posts Wednesday morning, complicating a fragile two-week truce with new demands.
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April 09, 2026
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New India Co-op Bank fraud: Assets of ₹16.95 cr attached
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, has provisionally attached assets worth around ₹16.95 crore in a money laundering probe linked to alleged embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank Ltd (NICBL).
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April 09, 2026
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Vingroup’s ₹54K cr Maha plan to boost infra, jobs
The investment plan will be executed over next two years; expected to generate 24,700 jobs
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April 09, 2026
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Davangere bypoll to see tight finish
The Davangere South Assembly bypoll witnessed a high-voltage finale on the last day of campaigning, with candidates launching an all-out push to sway voters.
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April 09, 2026
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MPCB tells civic body to fix sewage gaps in six months
Pashan Lake hit by STP overflow, activist raises concerns
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April 09, 2026
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Crude crashes as Hormuz reopening eases supply fears globally
Crude oil futures slumped sharply across global and domestic markets on Wednesday after easing supply concerns triggered a broad-based selloff, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran that includes reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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April 09, 2026
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5-kg cylinder sales tops 1L per day: Govt
The Centre on Wednesday announced that the sale of 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders, which are being provided on priority basis to migrant workers, crossed the 11 lakh mark on April 7 and that it has doubled the daily availability of these FTL cylinders in each State in comparison to the average daily supply recorded on March 2-3 this year.
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April 09, 2026
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ACB seeks nod to seize ₹6.63 cr in 3 graft cases
The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has sent proposals to the state government seeking permission to confiscate assets worth %6.63 crore from three accused public servants in corruption related cases.
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