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No role in India's 'delicate' China ties, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Moscow would not interfere in the \"delicate\" relationship between India and China, expressed confidence that New Delhi and Beijing would resolve their long-standing border disputes peacefully, strongly backed India's independent foreign policy and offered deeper defence cooperation, including joint production of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet.
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June 06, 2026
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No urgent hearing
A day before Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke's scheduled arrival in India for the group's proposed June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi High Court on Friday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a PIL seeking preventive, regulatory and crowd-control measures in connection with the mobilisation.
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June 06, 2026
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Fuel efficiency edge
Yash Pal Wadhwa, AVP — Industrial Engine Sales — Yanmar India, discusses about fuel efficiency driving dominance in India’s mini excavator market
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June 06, 2026
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Home alone, Mamata fights rift with rejig
On a frantic Friday, Mamata Banerjee-led TMC seemed headed for a political freefall.
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June 06, 2026
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RBI holds fire as global risks rise
PRUDENCE UNDER PRESSURE | GDP growth forecast lowered to 6.6% for FY26-27 & repo rate kept unchanged at 5.25%. Robust package of market reforms unveiled
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June 06, 2026
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Annamalai bets big on new TN politics
At noon on Friday, K Annamalai, an IPS-turned politician, announced the launch of a “movement” that would soon be converted into a political party to contest the next general elections in Tamil Nadu.
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June 06, 2026
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Trouble-shooter DKS faces first crisis as CM
Congress strongman and Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, long known as the party's go-to trouble-shooter, is facing his first major political challenge within 48 hours of assuming office, as discontent over portfolio allocation has triggered unrest among senior ministers.
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June 06, 2026
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AI 171 probe: Sole survivor interviewed after 8 months
When Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people, one man walked away alive.
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June 06, 2026
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POLICE ON STANDBY
The CJP on Friday asked supporters participating in its Saturday's protest to assemble at Parliament Street Police Station at 9 am instead of gathering at the airport, citing an overwhelming response from citizens across the country.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
From peers to pot: Cannabis use up by 40%, teens weeded out of senses
Youths in the city are turning to cannabis for managing stress and for pleasure.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cyber scamsters target citizens through fake HMWSSB alerts
Cyber fraudsters are posing as officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and targeting residents through fake calls, SMS messages, and WhatsApp alerts.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CPM says White Paper alibi for privatisation
The CPM has accused the UDF government of using its White Paper on state finances to justify a shift towards privatisation, turning a fiscal transparency exercise into a sharp ideological confrontation within weeks of the new administration taking office.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP may field tribal candidate for third seat
Central leadership has given free hand to state unit to choose candidate | Party is working on two formulas
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
GLOBAL PLAYERS COMMIT ₹4,080 CRORE TO MAHA
Maharashtra received a major boost to its industrial and logistics sectors on Friday with the signing of two key MoUs worth ₹4,080 crore.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
5 beaches chosen for global Blue Flag certification
The state government has selected five beaches for Blue Flag certification as part of its efforts to promote sustainable coastal tourism.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sarma inducts 12 new faces into his cabinet
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet on Friday, inducting 12 new ministers.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Infighting within ruling party will derail governance', says K'taka BJP
Shivakumar government will not even last two years: Vijayendra
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Blood delay: SBTC seeks KEM’s reply
SBTC asks blood centre to submit factual report within seven days
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
AI-generated content, says Isaac
Senior CPM leader and former State Finance Minister T. M. Thomas Isaac has accused the Kerala government of using artificial intelligence to prepare large portions of the White Paper on the state's finances, turning a fiscal policy document into a political dispute over data confidentiality, administrative rigour and the credibility of official reporting.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
1 dead in LPG cylinder blast
A 35-year-old man was killed and two elderly family members suffered serious burn injuries after an LPG leak triggered an explosion and fire in a residential building in Pune's Wagholi area on Friday morning.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Survivor seeks probe over assault video leak
The survivor in the 2017 actor assault case has moved the Kerala High Court seeking a fresh, court-monitored investigation into the alleged unauthorised access of the memory card containing visuals of the sexual assault, reopening a sensitive question over the handling of digital evidence kept in court custody.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Delhi riots case: HC lifts stay on framing of charges
The Delhi High Court on Friday cleared the way for the trial court to pass its final order on framing of charges in the alleged larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots after dismissing a plea filed by activist Devangana Kalita seeking access to certain video recordings and WhatsApp chats relied upon by the prosecution.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
In open letter, Zelenskyy seeks face-to-face talks with Putin, Kremlin rejects proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling for direct engagement between the two sides to end the over four-year war.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Monkey trafficking suspected in Beed
A suspected case of illegal transportation of monkeys came to light on the Georai bypass in Beed district on Thursday after a tempo carrying around 20 to 25 monkeys was intercepted amid a traffic jam caused by a major road accident.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SBI MF buys stakes in two Adani group firms for ₹5,747 cr
SBI Mutual Fund on Friday bought stakes in Adani Enterprises and Adani Energy Solutions from US-based GQG Partners for ₹5,747.55 crore through open market transactions.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Heading the pack
The second iteration of Royal Enfield’s first liquid-cooled roadster, ridden long and hard in scenic locales
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
FDA uncovers medical supply scam linked to govt hospitals
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has uncovered alleged illegal supply of surgical gloves, bandages, absorbent cotton gauze and medicines worth over ₹2.17 crore to government hospitals, including BMC-run hospitals, during raids conducted in Mumbai, Bhiwandi and Palghar, officials said on Thursday.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PM launches ₹ 2,970-crore development push in Daman
Unveils health, aviation, infra projects
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed new IAF Vice Chief
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday.
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June 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
IMED eyes global accreditation
The Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), celebrated a major milestone in its journey towards international recognition by securing Institutional Membership of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and formally entering the AACSB accreditation process.
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