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Dr Zirak Marker's exhibition 'When Light Touches' opens at Gallery FPH
'When Light Touches', a charity art exhibition by psychiatrist and self-taught artist Dr Zirak Marker, was inaugurated at Gallery FPH, Free Press House, Nariman Point, by Rotary Club of Bombay president Bimal Mehta on Wednesday evening.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Court refuses auction of mortgaged DSK assets
The special PMLA court has rejected a plea by Encore Asset Reconstruction Company seeking the release and auction of mortgaged properties of DS Kulkarni Developers that were attached by investigating agencies during the probe.
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December 18, 2025
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BMC to open 3 new dialysis centres on ₹1/sq ft lease; maximum fee ₹500
The BMC is set to start three new dialysis centres in the city under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
OpenAI unveils faster ChatGPT Images tool
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Images, its most advanced image-generation tool to date, marking a significant step forward in artificial intelligencedriven creativity.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
₹2.5-TN ECONOMY BY 2047
Women to get Rs 5,000 instead of Rs 3,000
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' pic stirs race row
Finland's delegate to last month's Miss Universe pageant held in Thailand has sparked controversy and outrage after a photo of her pulling the corners of her eyes went viral, BBC reported.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
PIFF announces schedule for January 2026
The 24th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026, jointly organised by the Pune Film Foundation, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, and Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, will be held from Jan 15 to Jan 22, PIFF director and veteran filmmaker Dr Jabbar Patel announced at a press conference.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Trend points to consolidation, indices down
The Nifty 50 continued its downward trend for a third straight session on December 17, though selective buying emerged at lower levels.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
OTT OUTSIDE CENSOR NET
The Centre has reiterated that content streamed on OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and others will not come under CBFC's jurisdiction, but will instead be governed by the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
ED raids Panaji realty firm in Caranzalem land case
PROBE LINKS ARCHDIOCESE OFFICIALS, SURVEY OFFICER AND BUILDER TO TENANCY FRAUD; DUBAI PROPERTY DEEDS, SALE PACT SEIZED
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
HARRIS SHIELD GE Academy strengthens position over Al Barkaat
Anjuman in drivers seat against Dnyandeep
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Navlakha can shift to Delhi: HC
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday allowed human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, accused in the Elgar Parishad Maoist links case, to shift to his hometown in Delhi.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Election officers' call final in local polls
The Maha govt said reform was needed to ensure elections are conducted in a time-bound manner
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Delhi summons Dhaka envoy
India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner Riaz Hamdullah to convey its concerns over what it termed the \"deteriorating security environment\" in Bangladesh, particularly regarding threats to the Indian Mission in Dhaka.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
MODI COURTS AFRICA. GULF
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described India Ethiopia as \"natural partners\" in regional peace, security and connectivity, asserting that the two countries share a common vision of a world that is \"more just, more equal and more peaceful\", concluding his maiden bilateral visit to Ethiopia.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Pak quandary as US pushes Gaza plan
Pak military chief runs the risk of being accused of 'doing Israel's bidding' as Trump plans a force drawn from Muslim countries to oversee Gaza transition. Munir is set to meet the US prez in coming weeks
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
LS clears N-energy bill amid Oppn ire
The Centre on Wednesday introduced the Sustainable Harnessing of Atomic Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill in the Lok Sabha calling it a necessary legislation to address India's growing energy needs and for increasing the share of nuclear power up to 10% of the energy mix.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Silver surges by ₹7,300 to cross record ₹2 lakh per kg
Silver prices on Wednesday breached the record Rs 2 lakh-per-kilogram mark in the national capital for the first time, driven by strong demand in domestic and global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Largest prostate removed with robotic surgery, a world record
A 550-gram benign (non-cancerous) prostate was successfully removed from a 70-yearold patient using roboticassisted surgery, setting a world record for the largest prostate gland excised through a robotic platform.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Burglar arrested again after 97th theft
A habitual burglar who began committing house thefts as a minor has once again landed behind bars after carrying out his 97th burglary.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Complaint against parody
The viral parody song used during local body election campaign has triggered a police complaint alleging distortion of a devotional composition and injury to religious sentiments, placing renewed focus on the boundaries between political satire, faith and free expression.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Malegaon fair starts today in Loha tehsil
The renowned Shree Kshetra Malegaon in Loha tehsil, a prominent pilgrimage centre in South India, will host the grand annual fair of Lord Khandoba from today, Dec 18, until Dec 25.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Trump orders blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all \"sanctioned oil tankers\" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro in a move that seemed designed to put a tighter chokehold on the South American country's economy.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Green discontent: NMC cancels tender
The controversial tender for constructing an exhibition centre (MICE Hub) under the 'Bharat Mandapam' project in the Sadhugram area of Tapovan for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 has finally been cancelled.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
TAKE SWIFT ACTION: HC to govt
The High Court, principal bench of Jabalpur, on Tuesday ordered state government to take immediate action on nursing admissions.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Kokate moves HC against conviction; hearing on Friday
The minister skipped the cabinet meeting and got himself admitted to Lilavati Hospital, citing ill health
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal
Australia beach shooter charged in 59 offences
Naveed Akram, a suspected gunman in Sydney's Bondi Beach massacre was charged with 59 offences, including 15 charges of murder, on Wednesday, as hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney to begin funerals for the victims.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Collectors must take coalition govt's vision to the grassroots: Dy CM Pawan
Calling for unwavering commitment from the district administration, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday urged district collectors to work with dedication to ensure that the coalition government's development agenda reaches people at the grassroots level.
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kerala flags loss of livelihood
MOST AFFECTED | State among the most hit, claims minister Rajesh
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December 18, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Popular South African DJ shot dead
A popular South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the country's largest city, Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across the nation grappling with entrenched crime.
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