Newspaper
The Free Press Journal
India shines brightest as IMF raises FY26 growth to 7.3%
UPSWING ON THE CARDS | The forecast underscores resilience, policy stability and sustained momentum amid global uncertainty and shifting trade dynamics
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
SC rejects minister Vijay Shah's apology
Pulls up state govt over delay in sanction for prosecution
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Morbi's ceramic pride fades as policy bottlenecks force factories to shut
CRISIS | Sky-high construction jantri and policy mismatch push Gujarat's globally renowned ceramic hub into deep distress, locking 1,000 crore worth of industrial land.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Trump says no obligation towards peace anymore...
US President Trump has linked his repeated threats to seize control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer feels obliged to think “purely of peace”, according to an extraordinary letter sent to Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
EAM raps Poland over Pak support
India has raised strong concerns with Poland over what it described as “selective and unfair targeting” of New Delhi over its trade ties with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict, while also urging Warsaw not to extend any support, direct or indirect, to Pak on issues related to cross-border terrorism.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
B’LURU GOES BACK TO BALLOT PAPERS
In a move that has raised eyebrows in political and administrative circles, the Karnataka State Election Commission has decided to conduct elections to the five civic bodies under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) using ballot papers instead of EVMs.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
BMC halts work on pathway near Mount Mary Steps
Officials say land belongs to Mount Mary Basilica; Catholic groups demand FIR over ‘encroachment’
2 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Short visit, big outcome
The visit of Sultan Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to New Delhi raised some eyebrows because of its short duration.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
China in record low birth rates
China's population declined for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, as births fell to a fresh record low and deaths continued to rise, deepening concerns over rapid ageing, a shrinking workforce and long-term economic challenges.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Irani icon Merwan shuts forever
Asocial media post I stumbled upon on Monday morning carried the sad news.
2 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
EU eyes tariffs on €93bn of US goods over threat
GREENLAND RETALIATION EU eyes tariffs on €93bn of US goods over threat deploying EU anti-coercion measures against President Trump
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Mahayuti mayor is certain, says Shinde
The Shiv Sena and BJP contested BMC elections together as part of the Mahayuti alliance, and a Mahayuti mayor will be elected in Mumbai, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said on Monday.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Will interfere: SC on airfare surges
'EXPLOITATION' | Govt, DGCA to respond to exorbitant hike in charges during festivals
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Budget 2026-27: Architecture of high trust and discipline
Asset monetisation, debt restructuring are the only sustainable pathways to keep fiscal deficits under control while funding national ambition
3 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Dhaka downplays minority attacks
Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday said that most incidents involving minority communities in 2025 were criminal in nature and not driven by communal motives, amid criticism from India over attacks on Hindus.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Indian couture, Pakistani outrage
Lahore last weekend played host to a wedding that made couture, not vows, the headline.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
India to be $5 tn economy by 2028
India is set to transition to 'upper-middle income' country in next four years in 2030, joining the ranks of China and Indonesia, and become the third largest economy even earlier in 2028, an SBI Research report said on Monday.
2 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Old generation should give way: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said the next generation should be given important responsibilities and the older generation should step aside once systems start functioning smoothly.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal
DELHI HC QUASHES ROYS’ I-T REVIEW
The Delhi High Court on Monday quashed income tax reassessment notices issued in 2016 to NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy, holding the proceedings to be arbitrary, without jurisdiction and violative of their fundamental and constitutional rights.
2 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Saiyami celebrates 10-year milestone
Actress celebrates a decade since her first Tata Mumbai Marathon, reflecting on endurance, and personal growth
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UPCA Ranji Team Selection Sparks Nepotism Row
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association's announcement of the Ranji Trophy squad for the remaining t w o matches has triggered controversy, with allegations of rule violations and nepotism.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bhopal, Indore record sharp drop in temperatures
A sharp drop in both day and night temperatures was witnessed at several places across the state on Monday.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UP’s Cyber Command Goes Global in Israel
Uttar Pradesh is set to project India’s rising cyber power on the global stage as the state's cyber security expertise takes center stage at CyberTech Global Tel Aviv 2026, scheduled from January 26 to 28 in Israel.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
City activist wins climate award for ‘Trash to Treasure’
Mumbai’ Chinu Kwatra has brought global recognition to the city with his ‘Trash to Treasure’ initiative, securing one of three Climate Action Awards at the Climate Action Week 2026 held in the Maldives.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ajay Devgn announces AI-powered film Bal Tanhaji
Ajay Devgn and Danish Devgn unveil Bal Tanhaji, Lens Vault Studios’ first generative Al original expanding the Tanhaji universe
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TNCC meet today on alliance strategy
Clear guidance from the All India Congress Committee has set the tone for a decisive organisational discussion in Chennai, where the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee will convene its Executive Committee on January 20 at Sathyamurthy Bhavan.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Badlapur BJP deal a major setback for Shinde camp
In Thane district, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dealt a major blow to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and party led by him by inducting Badlapur Shiv Sena (Shinde) deputy city chief Pravin Raut into the BJP.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sabarimala airport in limbo as court affirms estate sale
The Kerala government has suffered a legal setback in its long-running effort to assert ownership over the Cheruvally estate earmarked for a proposed greenfield airport near Sabarimala, after the Pala Sub Court upheld the validity of a 2005 sale of the 2,263-acre property by Harrisons Malayalam Limited to Ayana Charitable Trust.
2 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
City wins award
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Smart City received the Governance Now award at a ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday.
1 min |
January 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Private vehicles using national emblem in Surat, probe begins
The Surat police have started in vestigations against the pr ivate cars and two wheelers plying on the road with the national emblem in the dia mond city of Surat on their rear sides after an aware ci tizen posted the pictures of the pr ivate cars on the official X ac count of Gujarat police.
1 min |