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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mercury soars to 42°C in Nashik
Summer heat has tightened its grip on Nashik city, with temperatures rising sharply for the third consecutive day and touching 42 degrees Celsius on Monday.
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May 12, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Esha Deol forays into design
Hema Malini, Dharmendra’s actress daughter, Esha Deol, launched her design department in partnership with a leading realty estate giant
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May 12, 2026
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Security review targets CPM gunmen network
Several CPM figures were given protection beyond routine norms, including cases in which two gunmen were assigned to one leader
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May 12, 2026
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Over 20 politicians move in carcades, burn enormous fuel
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to people to save petrol and diesel, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has advised his ministerial colleagues to follow the PM's counsel.
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May 12, 2026
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Fake cop booked
A case has been registered at the Nandgaon Police Station against a man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young woman for nearly five months by allegedly posing as a police officer.
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May 12, 2026
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Passenger cites Iran conflict after gold smuggling arrest
A high-income finance professional arriving from Dubai was arrested by Mumbai Airport Customs on Sunday for allegedly smuggling 1.257 kg of 24KT crude gold valued at ₹1.74 crore.
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May 12, 2026
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MSRDC chief is prez of IRF India chapter
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) vice-chairman and MD, Dr Anilkumar Gaikwad, has been unanimously elected as the president of the India chapter of the International Road Federation (IRF).
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May 12, 2026
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MI not good enough this season, admits Jayawardene
Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that Mumbai Indians (MI) were simply \"not good enough\" this season after a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff hopes on Sunday.
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May 12, 2026
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5 Bang women held
In a major operation conducted in Pune's Budhwar Peth area, Faraskhana Police detained five Bangladeshi women who were allegedly residing illegally in the area and engaged in prostitution.
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May 12, 2026
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HSBC SLASHES FY27 GDP ESTIMATE SHARPLY TO 6%
Expects two RBI rate hikes
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May 12, 2026
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Govt assures ample fertiliser stocks for kharif season
The Centre on Monday assured farmers that fertiliser stocks remain sufficient for the upcoming Kharif sowing season and urged them not to indulge in panic buying despite global supply concerns linked to developments in West Asia.
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May 12, 2026
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Smallcap Rally sparks valuation debate
Indian smallcap stocks have made a strong comeback in recent months, with the BSE SmallCap Index touching a six-month high and outperforming both largecap and midcap indices.
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May 12, 2026
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Nashik demolition drive pushes hundreds into unemployment
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has intensified its anti-encroachment drive in the Old Nashik area as part of preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
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May 12, 2026
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Scholars gather at TISS for int'l forum
Marking its 90th anniversary celebrations, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) kick-started day one of a three-day Global Colloquium 2026, titled Building Bridges in Social Sciences, on Monday.
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May 12, 2026
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HC stays 'reopen RTO checkposts' order
There are 45 check posts in the state
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May 12, 2026
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Cabinet Decisions MoS Discretionary Fund limit raised to Rs 25,000 per case
The Cabinet on Monday approved an increase in the discretionary amount that Ministers of State (MoS) can sanction per case from Rs16,000 to Rs 25,000.
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May 12, 2026
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POSH probe begins, no strict action yet against BMC officer
Six days after an FIR was registered against a 55-year-old administrative officer posted at the Municipal Commissioner's office for alleged sexual harassment of a 30-year-old female employee, the BMC is yet to suspend the accused officer.
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May 12, 2026
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Ahead of crucial floor test, Vijay calls on ex-CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday called on his predecessor, DMK President MK Stalin at the latter's Alwarpet residence here, days ahead of the crucial floor test the government is slated to face.
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May 12, 2026
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‘Illegal probe’: Court frees Thane resident in Atrocities Act case
A Thane Sessions Court has acquitted a 35-year-old Hiranandani Estate resident booked under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)
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May 12, 2026
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Unemployment rate rises to 5.0% in Jan-Mar
India’s unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above rose to 5.0% in the March quarter from 4.8% in the previous three-month period, driven primarily by a surge in rural joblessness.
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May 12, 2026
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Saving fuel and the economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s patriotic call to austerity, exhorting citizens to use less fuel, buy less gold, and postpone foreign trips, among other things, has come just as the dust settles after elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.
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May 12, 2026
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Anjuna nightclub faces heat over restro lounge, cottages
PANCHAYAT ISSUES SHOW-CAUSE NOTICE FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
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May 12, 2026
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India pushes oil output amid crisis
India is accelerating crude oil exploration and domestic production efforts amid rising energy supply risks triggered by the West Asia conflict, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said on Monday.
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May 12, 2026
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MANS to organise ‘Yuva Chhavani 2026’
The Youth Participation Department of the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) has organised a special three-day youth camp titled “Yuva Chhavani 2026” to foster intellectual growth and develop a scientific temper among young people.
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May 12, 2026
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Disha Wisdom Series Opens New Learning Path for India's Youth
Disha Publication has launched its new Wisdom Series, a specially curated collection of books aimed at introducing children and young learners to the timeless teachings of Indian scriptures in a simple and engaging format.
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May 12, 2026
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PVR INOX swings to ₹186 crore PAT in Q4
Leading cinema exhibitor PVR INOX on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of %186.4 crore for the quarter ended March 2026.
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May 12, 2026
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Need to utilise, leverage FTAs: Comm Secy
The Indian industry must leverage and utilise the free trade agreements (FTAs) that India is finalising, as they provide significant opportunities for both trade and investments, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.
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May 12, 2026
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Maha sees 57% drop in HIV patients lost to follow-up
Around 5,565 People Living with HIV (PLHIV) have been lost to followup (LTFU) from Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) centres under the National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP) in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, over the past five years.
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May 12, 2026
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Fugitive extradited, Delhi thanks Lisbon
India thanked Portugal for its cooperation in the successful extradition of fugitive Abhay Rana, with the government describing the move as an important step in its ongoing efforts to bring back wanted criminals residing abroad.
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May 12, 2026
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Bihar minister’s remarks on girls’ schooling triggers row
Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has sparked a major controversy after a video surfaced where he suggested that girls do not need an education and should instead remain within the household.
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