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The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Iscon Balaji Foods to raise $215 mn from Advent, 360 ONE
Iscon Balaji Foods on Tuesday said it is raising $215 million in a funding round, led by private equity major Advent International's $150 million investment.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
India, Italy and the emergence of the ‘Indo-Mediterranean’
Our shared vision aims to lay the foundation for a strong and forward looking India-Italy partnership with our people at the centre
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
20 years RI for auto driver in POCSO case
A Special Sessions Court in Hyderabad sentenced auto driver Abdul Rehman to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in a 2019 POCSO case involving the sexual assault of an 11-year-old boy.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Maha plans electric boats at Gateway of India to save fuel cost
In a major push towards green transport and fuel conservation, the Maharashtra Government has initiated plans to gradually convert diesel-powered boats operating near the Gateway of India into electric boats.
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May 20, 2026
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PMC under fire for scrapping norm restricting naming of public assets
PMC NAMING ROW | Repeal of 26-year-old resolution triggers political and public backlash
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May 20, 2026
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PF withdrawals via UPI soon as EPFO tests direct bank transfer system
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed testing for a new facility that will allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Petrol, diesel prices raised by 90 paise a litre twice under a week
Petrol and diesel prices were raised by around 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second hike in less than a week as state-run oil firms sought to reduce mounting losses caused by rising global crude oil prices amid the Iran conflict.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
12 illegal motors seized by HMWSSB vigilance team
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) vigilance wing seized 12 electric motors illegally connected to public water pipelines in Boduppal on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Was an hour away from Iran attacks, says Trump
W ASIA CONFLICT | US prez says Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and some other nations asked if strikes could be put off for 2-3 days
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May 20, 2026
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TP murder case investigator heads SIT for gunmen assault probe
Kerala Police have formed a six-member Special Investigation Team to reinvestigate the alleged assault on Congress workers by security personnel attached to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas outreach programme, moving a politically sensitive case back into active scrutiny more than two years after the incident.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Fuel Price Hike Triggers Panic Buying Across Uttar Pradesh
Rumours of a possible fuel shortage and fresh hikes in petrol and diesel prices triggered panic buying across several districts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, leading to long queues outside fuel stations and heavy police deployment in sensitive areas.
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May 20, 2026
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Two teenagers gun down 3 in San Diego mosque, end lives
Two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday and killed three men before killing themselves a few blocks away, police said.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Mango founder's son held over dad's death
The son of Mango founder Isak Andic has been arrested in connection with his father's death.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Godfrey Phillips receives ₹100 cr insurance payout for Andhra plant fire
Godfrey Phillips India on Tuesday said it has received an ad-hoc on-account payment of Rs 100 crore in connection with the fire incident that occurred at a tobacco processing plant and warehouse operated by a third party in Andhra Pradesh last year, Storyboard18 reported.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
AI networking boom to create $154 bn market
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is expected to create a massive $154 billion opportunity in optical networking by 2028, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Sivankutty broadside against ex-mayor Arya
Former minister V. Sivankutty has blamed former Thiruvananthapuram mayor Arya Rajendran’s public conduct and civic record for a damaging voter backlash, turning the CPM’s post-poll review in the capital into a sharper internal confrontation after the party’s assembly election defeat.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
2 yrs on, Porsche victims' parents still await justice
On May 19, 2024, a speeding Porsche allegedly driven by a 17-year-old under the influence of alcohol mowed down two IT professionals, Ashwini Koshta and Anish Awadhiya, in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar, triggering nationwide outrage.
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May 20, 2026
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Jindal India completes ₹1,500 cr expansion in WB
Jindal (India) Ltd on Tuesday announced the completion of its ₹1,500 crore capital expenditure programme in West Bengal with the commissioning of a new high-speed continuous colour coating line at its manufacturing complex in Howrah district.
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May 20, 2026
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Gujarat hosts key JPC dialogue on One Nation One Election reform
In a significant step toward electoral reform in India, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election has begun a three-day consultation visit in Gujarat, engaging with political leaders, senior bureaucrats, and policymakers to gather wide-ranging feedback on the proposed constitutional changes.
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May 20, 2026
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Open spaces linked to bldg use must go to society, rules HC
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that housing societies are entitled to not just the building area but also the surrounding open spaces needed for residents’ use and enjoyment while granting deemed conveyance under the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA).
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May 20, 2026
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Tata Power expands smart living footprint to Surat
In a move aimed at reshaping urban living with technology and sustainability, Tata Power has launched its EZ Home Smart Automation Solutions in Surat, first in Gujarat, bringing connected, energy-efficient living to one of India’s fastest-growing cities.
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May 20, 2026
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Rupee fall deepens inflation worries across households
A fresh wave of economic anxiety swept across India on Tuesday after the rupee tumbled to a historic low of 96.52 against the US dollar, intensifying fears that the country may soon face another broad rise in living costs touching households, businesses and students alike.
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May 20, 2026
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Free rides test KSRTC finances
The plan to allow women to travel free on selected Kerala State Road Transport Corporation services has moved from campaign promise to administrative test, with officials examining how to fund the subsidy without deepening the corporation’s already heavy dependence on state support.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Cong demands Rs 10 per litre cut on fuel
The Congress party on Tuesday attacked the union government over the latest hike in petrol and diesel prices, and demanded an immediate reduction of Rs 10 per litre to provide relief to people in the state.
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May 20, 2026
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Second phase of Indiramma Housing from June 2
Minister for Labour and Mines Dr. G. Vivek Venkatswamy said the Telangana government is providing “Indiramma Houses” to the poor inspired by the vision of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
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May 20, 2026
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Coal gasification push likely to ease India's energy import dependence
India is aggressively pushing coal gasification as a strategic solution to reduce its growing dependence on imported coking coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG), even as concerns over higher carbon emissions continue to cloud its long-term decarbonisation roadmap, according to a report.
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May 20, 2026
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PTC India Q4 PAT falls over 66% to ₹121 cr
PTC India on Tuesday reported a 66% year-on-year fall in its consolidated net profit to ₹121.27 crore in the March quarter of FY26, citing higher expenses.
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May 20, 2026
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Woman hacked to death in Kavadiguda
Panic gripped Kavadiguda after a woman was brutally murdered under the limits of Gandhinagar Police Station on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Kotak warns of massive fuel under-recoveries despite hike
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) may need to sharply raise petrol and diesel prices further if crude oil prices remain elevated amid continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Kotak Securities.
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May 20, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Bhopal
Pune's law & order under scanner
Pune witnessed a disturbing rise in violent crime over the last 24 hours, with two murders and two brutal attempted murder incidents reported from different parts of the city.
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