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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Maratha stir: Govt to drop cases by Dec 31
In a major relief for the Maratha community, the Maharashtra government has decided to withdraw cases filed against protesters who took part in the Mumbai “chakka jam” agitation led by reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Leopard traces panic residents
With the rise in leopard sightings in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, Rohan Jadhav, a resident of Dange Chowk, now thinks twice before heading to his night shift duty in Hinjawadi Phase 3.
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November 18, 2025
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Don't breach 50% OBC quota cap: SC
The Supreme Court on Monay made it clear that Maharashtra cannot cross the 50% cap on total reservations for the upcoming local body elections scheduled for January 31, 2026. The Court said its earlier directions on OBC reservation had been misread by authorities while implementing new quotas based on the Banthia Commission report.
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November 18, 2025
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Murugappa group founder dead
Arunachalam Vellayan, the chairman emeritus of Coromandel International and former chairman of the Murugappa Group, passed away in Chennai on Monday after a prolonged battle with illness. He was 72 years old.
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November 18, 2025
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RARELY SEEN BONHOMIE AT RAMOJI EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Ata time when politicians bark and scowl at each other and mudslinging with the choicest venom is spewed almost every single day, the recently held Ramoji Excellence Awards witnessed a rarely seen bonhomie as politicians of different hues exchanges pleasantries and were actually appreciative of each-other.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
DMRC monetizes stations
DMRC serves 289 stations over a network length of approximately 395 km, including stretches that extend into the National Capital Region (NCR).
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November 18, 2025
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SC restrains release of digital-arrest accused
In its suo motu proceedings on the rising menace of \"digital arrest\" scams, the SC on Monday barred the release from jail of those accused of duping a 73year-old woman Advocate-on-Record.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Handover Hasina
Hasina has been living in India since she fled Bangladesh on August 5 last year in the face of the massive protests
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HC pulls up police for delay in acting on a missing minor case
Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday sharply criticised police officials from Dhar and Khargone districts for delays that allegedly allowed suspects in a missing minor case to flee.
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November 18, 2025
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Skill India report: Lucknow tops cities in employability score
Uttar Pradesh has significantly improved its standing in youth employability, achieving a score of 78.64% to become the top-ranked state in the country, surpassing states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Delhi, according to the latest Skill India-2026 Report.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India needs good football coaches, says Matthaus
Only best coaches can produce good football players and India will need to bring in legends and former players of the game to train their coaches, says German football legend Lothar Matthaus.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sinner outclasses Alearaz to retain ATP Finals title
The second-ranked Italian beat top-ranked Spaniard 7-6 (4), 7-5
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India’s FPI norms tough: NSE Chief
Regulations for foreign portfolio investors in India have become tougher over the past few years and need to be worked on, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Ashish Chauhan told policymakers at the Confederation of Indian Industry's Financing Summit in Mumbai.
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November 18, 2025
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Calangute police tell businesses to use only registered security staff
ESTABLISHMENTS ASKED TO ENSURE BACKGROUND CHECKS AND MAINTAIN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH POLICE
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November 18, 2025
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Animal rights activists protest SC relocation order
A protest took place in Egmore on Sunday over the Supreme Court's directive to relocate stray dogs from public spaces.
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November 18, 2025
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MDL lays keel for multi-purpose vessel for Navi Merchants
M azagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, held the keel-laying ceremony for the second vessel (Yard 21002) of the 7,500 DWT Multi-Purpose Hybrid Vessel series for Navi Merchants, Denmark, at its North Yard on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
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BMC housing lottery: 2,037 for 426 flats
The BMCs first-ever housing lottery has seen an unexpectedly low response, with only 2,037 applications received for 426 homes across the city.
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November 18, 2025
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State opposes Shah's bail plea, says offence serious
The state on Monday opposed the bail plea of Mihir Shah, the prime accused in the 2024 BMW Worli hit-and-run case, before the Bombay High Court. Backing its objection, it pointed out the seriousness of the offence, Shah’s subsequent conduct and the possibility of tampering with evidence. All these points weigh heavily against granting him relief, the state underlined.
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November 18, 2025
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One lakh govt jobs for youths soon, says chief minister
Chief minister Mohan Yadav said that government had declared 2025 a year for investment, employment and skill development for the youth.
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November 18, 2025
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EPM guidelines soon: Comm Secy
The commerce ministry has already started the work to frame detailed guidelines for the Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and it will start releasing them from this month, a top official said on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
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Markram grateful for LSG retention
South African opener Aiden Markram says his IPL side Lucknow Super Giants does not need to overcomplicate things and should simply focus on winning the crunch moments next year.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
The Power of Neem: Everyday uses for total wellness
Neem is one of the most versatile plants ever. According to Ayurveda, it is a powerful herb capable of curing various ailments. In fact, there is strong evidence about the herb being used for healing purposes for as long as 4,500 years ago. While Ayurveda makes use of neem leaves mainly for the treatment of ‘vata’-related disorders, there are several other major healing benefits of neem, such as it purifies the blood, removes toxins, treats insect bites and ulcers, prevents damage caused by free radicals in the body, and works well on wounds, burns, infections. and other skin problems. It kills infection-causing bacteria and improves immunity too.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Travel woes aggravate as tickets sold out for Christmas
Malayalis hoping to travel home for Christmas are encountering a significant setback, with all train services to Kerala fully booked.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rubina Dilaik, Abhinav Shukla win Pati Patni Aur Panga
Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla have won Pati Patni Aur Panga, crowned the Sarvagun Sampann jodi
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November 18, 2025
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ACB report spurs tougher action against cop
The investigation into the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case has taken a new turn, with legal troubles deepening for suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid.
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November 18, 2025
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Road widening begins under police protection
The Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation on Monday initiated its major road-widening project from Anjur Phata to Kalyan Naka under heavy police deployment, triggering tension across the city.
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November 18, 2025
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Pillar of cultural nationalism: Deputy CM Maurya honors Ashok Singhal
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya paid tribute to Ashok Singhal on his death anniversary at his camp office on 7-Kalidas Marg on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
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Court raps EC, orders review of Vyshna's voter status
The Kerala High Court has directed the State Election Commission to reconsider its decision to remove Vyshna Suresh from the supplementary voters’ list for the upcoming local body elections.
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November 18, 2025
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Master Capital set to launch MF business
Master Capital Services on Monday said it has received in-principle approval from markets regulator Sebi to sponsor a mutual fund.
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November 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Suicide bomber's co-plotter held
Jasir is accused of providing tech aid for terror attacks by modifying drones and attempting to make rockets
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