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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mankootathil survivor seeks impleading in bail plea
The survivor in the rape and impregnation case involving Palakkad legislator Rahul Mamkootathil has moved the Kerala High Court seeking a hearing before the court rules on his anticipatory bail plea, introducing a fresh pr ocedural turn a day ahead of a scheduled hearing.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Salah stars for Egypt in 3-1 win
Nigeria routs Mozambique 4-0 to reach Africa Cup quarterfinals
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Can fenugreek seeds control blood sugar?
The prevalence of diabetes in India is rising day by day and people have started seeing the condition as a potential threat.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Infant narrowly avoids harm during temple ritual
A six-month-old baby narrowly escaped serious injury after being placed on an elephant's trunk during a ritual at the Haripad Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, triggering public outrage and renewed scrutiny of safety practices involving captive elephants at places of worship.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Malabar Hill residents call for urban planning
Release manifesto that also highlights need for proper roads and pedestrian safety amid SoBo congestion
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Woman who cut lover's pvt parts held from rly stn
Held when she returned from Ghaziabad where she had fled
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Housemaid arrested for jewellery theft
A woman housemaid and her husband were arrested by Sadashivnagar police for allegedly stealing jewelry, cash, and luxury watches worth crores of rupees from a homeowner's residence during New Year celebrations.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Green Billions CEO in ED custody for fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Prateek Kanakia, CEO of The Green Billions Ltd (TGBL), for money laundering allegations in connection with the Rs50 crore loan fraud case linked to Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd (BECIL).
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UP SIR: Nearly 3 Crore names dropped, citizens can file claims till Feb 6
The Election Commission of India on January 6, 2026, released the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step toward cleaning up the state’s voter database ahead of upcoming elections.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Teacher dies by suicide over 'relationship dispute' with her family
A 23-year-old teacher allegedly died by suicide at her Kokari Agar residence in Sion-Koliwada on Saturday night.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sidda pips Urs, is longest serving CM of Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made a record by becoming the longest serving Chief Minister of the state, surpassing D Devaraj Urs record who ruled the state for a period of 2,792 days.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Metal in fish: Govt vows action after expert report
Study warns of heavy metals in fish off Caranzalem beach
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Dalit, Muslim votes likely to decide outcome in 15 wards
Ignoring RPI, Republican Sena may cost BJP-Shiv Sena
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Yogi praises VB-G RAM G
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday addressed a press conference after the first cabinet meeting of 2026, strongly backing the VB-G RAM G Act and crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he called a
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
M-East charter lays bare civic apathy
The residents of M-East ward have released their Citizens' Charter and People's Manifesto, drawing attention to unsafe traffic conditions that have caused pedestrian deaths, inadequate sanitation services and crowded public health facilities in a ward that has some of the worst human development statistics in the city.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Alas! It’s politics over cricket
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's threat to stay away from the T20 World Cup 2026 if its matches in India are not shifted to a neutral venue, such as Sri Lanka, is, to put it mildly, unfortunate.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Liberty on deferred trial
The Supreme Court's decision to deny bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while granting relief to five other co-accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots \"larger conspiracy\" case, has once again brought into focus the uneasy balance between national security laws and personal liberty.
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Shutdown of Aquem sub-post office draws strong criticism
Calls to review decision citing hardships for senior citizens, students and differently-abled
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January 07, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Iyer, Siraj shine as Mumbai, Hyderabad win big in VHT
Shreyas’ half-century helped Mumbai beat Himachal by seven runs
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January 07, 2026
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
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
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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