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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Hotel, catering rates set to rise after commercial LPG price hike
Catering rates for new bookings to increase by 10%
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BMC says will remove B'deshi hawkers operating illegally
The BMC on Tuesday told the Bombay High Court that Bangladeshi nationals who have entered India illegally have no business here, cannot be permitted to indulge in hawking activities, and would be removed soon, legal portal Live Law has reported.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jai Shri Ram chants rend Nabanna air
In a striking turn of events following the Assembly election results, chants of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” echoed through Nabanna, the West Bengal state secretariat, as sections of government employees gathered across floors, expressing what they described as a sense of “freedom” and relief.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Don’t stretch definition of personality rights: HC
The Delhi High Court has cautioned against an over-expansive interpretation of “personality rights”, observing that not every individual achievement can be elevated to such protection, as it would result in “absurdity and incongruity”.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Protesters demand death penalty in Nasrapur case
Public outrage has intensified across Maharashtra following the brutal sexual assault and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Nasrapur village of Bhor tehsil in Pune district.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Indian companies announce $1.1 bn investment in US, to create 1,500 jobs
Indian companies on Tuesday announced USD 1.1 billion investments in the US spanning aerospace, defence, energy and artificial intelligence sectors.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Head-on collision in Kalyan: 4 dead, 4 hurt
In a head-on collision between a State Transport bus and an SUV on the Kalyan-Murbad Road on Tuesday, four persons, including the bus driver, were killed and four sustained grievous injuries.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pet governance failure: Why India’s pet chaos is worsening
If govt cannot regulate the animals whose owners pay maintenance, taxes, and broadband bills, what exactly can it regulate?
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Objection to poll duties for teachers
A city-based private school management has objected to deployment of teachers for election duties, marking a shift in a debate previously led by government and municipal school staff.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TGHRC cracks down on advance fee collection by pvt schools
The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken a firm stand against the practice of advance fee collection by private schools, directing the authorities to initiate action in a recent case from Boduppal.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
L&T posts strong growth with record orders, profits
Larsen & Toubro on Tuesday reported a robust financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, driven by strong order inflows, steady execution and a diversified global presence.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nifty rebounds from lows, holds support
Nifty rebounds from lows, ends above 24,000; support buying visible, but muted momentum signals consolidation within 23,800-24,200 near term range
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
ABVP stages protest
The Nashik city unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest at Ashok Stambh, condemning the horrific assault on a minor girl in Nasrapur, Pune district.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
DIIs' holding hit all-time high of 21% in Nifty 500
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have overtaken foreign peers in a significant shift in Indian equity market ownership, with their holdings in Nifty 500 companies touching a record 20.9% in March 2026, a report said on Tuesday.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pak Navy aids crew of Indian vessel stranded in Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy provided humanitarian assistance to the crew of an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea, according to a media report.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Zelenskyy slams Russia's 'utter cynicism'
Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine's power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, less than a day before Kyiv said it would enact a ceasefire and three days before Moscow promised its own truce.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BBC - NABL ink MoU to boost global recognition for K’taka startups
Startups will gain access to accreditation board
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sevilla escapes relegation zone in La Liga with Sociedad win
A second half goal from Alexis Sanchez lifted Sevilla over Real Sociedad 1-0 and out of La Liga’s relegation zone.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mideast tensions weigh on stocks; markets end lower
Indian equities ended lower on Tuesday after a volatile session, as fading post-election optimism gave way to caution amid escalating geopolitical tensions and global weakness.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Poonawalla Fincorp Q4 profit up 4-fold
Poonawalla Fincorp, a non-deposit-taking NBFC, on Tuesday reported a profit after tax (PAT) of %255 crore during the March quarter, marking a more than fourfold jump from the year-ago period.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gilts rise on reports of RBI selling foreign currency bonds
Prices of government bonds ended slightly higher on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses after a Bloomberg report said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering the sale of foreign currency bonds through state-owned banks to shore up the supply of dollars, dealers said.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Centre hikes sugarcane FRP ₹10 to ₹365 per quintal
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a ₹10 increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 sugar season, beginning October.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India marching towards a bipolar system
The elections to four states and one Union Territory, the most consequential since the 2024 Lok Sabha verdict, have done more than merely reshuffle governments; they have offered a glimpse into the future of Indian politics, one that is steadily, if unevenly, moving towards a bipolar, two-party-like system.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cabinet clears guarantee for ₹2.55L cr credit to MSMEs, non-MSMEs, airlines
The Government of India on Tuesday announced an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), airlines and other companies.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Ismaili drive crosses 1 million trees
Initiative led by Ismaili community under Prince Rahim Aga Khan; it supports AKDN's net-zero goal
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PMLA case: ED lookout notice against Kolkata Police DCP
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice against Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a money laundering case, an official said on Tuesday.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Punjab Kings face confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in bid to halt the slide
Cummins-led SRH seek recovery as PBKS grapple with inconsistency
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
AC prices to rise further on elevated metal inputs ahead
Rising copper, aluminium and steel costs, along with new norms, expected to push cooling appliance prices higher
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CSR projects boost rural incomes & climate resilience:SoulAce Study
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are emerging as a powerful force in transforming rural India, complementing government schemes and strengthening climate-resilient livelihoods, according to a new study by SoulAce.
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May 06, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pak's debt, liabilities hit Rs 85 tn: Report
Pakistan's economy is under mounting pressure as its total debt and liabilities have surged to Rs 85 trillion over the past four years, which highlights a steep rise in fiscal stress amid limited structural reform, a report has said.
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