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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
86-year-old epigraphist's Chola-era gift for safekeeping
An 86-year-old epigraphist from Pudukkottai presented 20 large-scale inscription copies to Thangam Then-narasu, the Minister overseeing Finance, Environment, Climate Change and Archaeology, urging their preservation under the Department of Archaeology.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
UNESCO to choose new chief who faces big task
An Egyptian antiquities professor and ex-tourism minister is facing off against a Congolese economist who promoted schooling in refugee camps in a race to become the new director of UNESCO.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Indian-origin motel manager shot in head, dies in US
British-Indian killed trying to save friend in knife attack awarded UK bravery medal
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SEBI CHIEF WARNS INVESTORS OF RISING FRAUDS AND SCAMS
RESPONSIBLE INVESTING | 'Spot a scam, guard against dubious finfluencers'
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mass protest against smart meters; consumers raise 9 ‘key demands
Consumers from over 30 districts protest at Yadgar-e-Shahjahani Park against smart meters in Bhopal on Monday
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TFCI board okays plan to acquire CIPL
The board of directors of Tourism Finance Corporation of India Ltd (TFCI) on Monday considered and accorded inprinciple approval for entering into an exclusive term sheet with Cosmea Investment Holdco Private Ltd (CIHL) for acquisition of 100% shareholding of Cosmea Investment Private Ltd (CIPL) along with its specified wholly-owned subsidiaries / step-down subsidiaries / trusts in an affiliate/SPV of TFCI.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kerala HC orders SIT probe into alleged theft of Sabarimala gold
The Kerala High Court has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged theft and loss of gold from the Sabarimala temple, directing the investigation be kept strictly confidential.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SC: Court observations beyond scope of plea create 'chilling effect'
The Supreme Court has cautioned that courts traveling beyond the scope of a petition and issuing strong, surprising directions can have a “chilling effect” on other prospective litigants.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jindal Stainless sets up fabrication unit in Mumbai at ₹125 cr investment
Jindal Stainless on Monday said it has set up a steel fabrication unit in Maharashtra, with an initial investment of Rs 125 crore, aimed at catering to the country's infrastructure sector.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
College to host sports competition
SNDT University, Mumbai, will host the National Women's Sports Competition, organised by Dr Varsha Patil Mahila College, from Oct 8 to Oct 10, the organisers said.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Surat, Udhna railway stations gear up for Diwali rush
With Diwali just around the corner, the Indian Railways has launched an extensive plan to manage the massive surge of passengers expected to travel from Surat and Udhna railway stations.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lawyer held in lady DYFI leader's death
Police in Kasaragod have arrested a lawyer, Anil Kumar, on charges of abetting suicide in connection with the death of DYFI leader and colleague, Advocate C. Ranjitha Kumari.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Customs seize ₹5.8 cr weeds
Mumbai Airport Customs officials seized hydroponic weed worth Rs5.82 crore in three separate cases, agency officials reported on Monday.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Barcelona suffer 4-1 rout in Sevilla
Lewandowski misses penalty with injured Lamine Yamal sitting out
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Iconic Zaveri Bazaar sparkles with first-ever festival
Mumbai's historic Zaveri Bazaar, the heartbeat of India's gems and jewellery trade, has donned a festive new look for the first-ever 'Zaveri Bazaar Gems and Jewellery Festival 2025'.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Augmented Virtual Reality': Artiste mauled during street play against dog menace
An actor was mauled by a stray dog during a street performance intended to draw attention to the growing stray-dog threat in Mayyil Kandankai, Kannur, on Sunday evening.The assault occurred at approximately 8 pm on the stage of the one-act play Pekk-olam, staged by Krish-napillai Library at Kan-dakaiparamba.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Devaswom, sponsor collusion
The Devaswom Vigilance unit has flagged inconsistencies in the testimony offered by Unnikrishnan Potti, the key sponsor in the Sabarimala gold-plating case, and asserts there was collusion with temple officials.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Love' on social media leads to elopement & teen pregnancies in life
Around 300 cases of minor girls eloping with their boyfriends or running away from their homes to meet them have been reported at the Gauravi One Stop Crisis Centre in the city this year so far. They include around 50 cases where teenage girls ran away with or married their social media male friends.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Investor loses ₹1.64cr to bldr in flat fraud
The Vile Parle police have registered a case against a developer for allegedly cheating an investor of Rs1.64 crore in a flat investment scheme.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
RBI's lending reforms boost mkt sentiment
The domestic equity market settled on a positive note on Monday, led by gains in the financial services and IT sectors, ahead of the Q2 results.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SRTMU organises ‘Avishkar’
The district-level round of the ‘Avishkar’ Research Competition, organised under the aegis of Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, was held at Dayanand College of Commerce, Latur, on Saturday.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mental health crisis deepens in Gujarat, anxiety up 400%
Gujarat is facing a silent epidemic — one that can't be seen but is felt deeply.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lt Gen Asim Malik to continue as ISI chief
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt Gen Asim Malik will continue to serve in his position as the chief of the powerful spy agency, a media report said on Monday.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Villagers oppose new railway project
Several villagers have been protesting the newly proposed railway line from Talegaon Dabhade to Uruli Kanchan to be shifted elsewhere, citing that much of their land has already been acquired for MIDC and ring road projects, while the remaining will also be gone under the new rail line.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Those opposed to egalitarian society making false claims: CM
Defending his government's social and educational survey — widely referred to as the \"caste census\" — Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said those opposing the creation of an egalitarian society are making \"misleading statements” about it.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
80% of Shivamogga caste survey done, remaining tough: DC
The ongoing social and educational survey in Shivamogga district has been progressing successfully, with 80% of the data collection completed, said Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pune Metro crosses 10 crore ridership mark in 42 months
The Pune Metro has crossed a major milestone by recording over 10 crore passengers since its launch on Mar 6, 2022, up to Oct 4, 2025. The achievement covers ridership from both Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Saas Bahu... Aur Swaad
After two successful YouTube originals, Balaji Telefilms Ltd announces its third series by launching its latest family drama, Saas Bahu Aur Swaad, premiering on October 7 exclusively on Balaji Telefilms YouTube Channel
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Is BTS coming to India?
The wait is almost over! The world's biggest boy band, Bangtan Sonyeondan, or BTS, is gearing up for one of the most anticipated comebacks in music history, and if the rumours are true, ARMYs (BTS fandom) can expect a massive world tour in 2026.
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October 07, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Census sparks row over 'general Brahmin' omission
A growing controversy has emerged in Dharwad district over the ongoing caste-based — socioeconomic survey conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes.
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