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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Punekars dismiss social media myths on city's dating
Social media may portray Pune as the epicentre of India's chaotic dating scene, but residents insist the city's reputation is undeserved.
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October 08, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Company promoters, directors liable to penal measures, says HC
In a significant ruling with wide implications for corporate accountability, the Bombay High Court has held that once a company's loan account is classified as \"fraud,\" its promoters and directors in control of the company are automatically liable to penal measures.
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October 08, 2025
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Police rescue 229 women, detain 79 in Pune spa raids
63 prostitution rackets busted in two years as police uncover sex trade under guise of wellness centres
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October 08, 2025
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EPS says Karur deaths ‘preventable’
Edappadi K. Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, has placed the blame squarely on the state government for the deaths of 41 people at actor and TVK founder Vijay’s rally in Karur, contending that stronger security measures would have averted the tragedy.
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October 07, 2025
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HC no to stay Sambhal Mosque demolition
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an urgent plea by the Sambhal mosque committee seeking to halt the demolition of a mosque, marriage hall, and hospital constructed on government land.
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October 07, 2025
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SBI Life Insurance, others buy 6% stake in AB Lifestyle Brands for ₹998 crore
Flipkart's exit marks a complete divestment of its holdings in ABLBL, which houses brands such as Van Heusen, Louis Philippe, Peter England and Allen Solly
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October 07, 2025
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Manori desalination project: Lowest bid 26% over budget
BMC's ambitious project moves forward after 4 failed attempts, but officials may have to negotiate the budget
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October 07, 2025
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Haaland's hot streak
Norway striker’s stats this season are extraordinary after netting City’s winner against Brentford in Premier League
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October 07, 2025
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Major water cut on October 9
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a major water cut across several parts of the city on Thursday, Oct 9, due to essential maintenance and repair work at major water treatment and pumping stations.
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October 07, 2025
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Goa FDA bans sale of Coldrif syrup after deaths in MP
ASKS PUBLIC TO STOP USING, REPORT IT TO THE DIRECTORATE
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October 07, 2025
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Sule slams MSEDCL over outages, tariff hike
Nationalist Congress PartySharadchandra Pawar (NCPSP) MP from Baramati, Supriya Sule, on Monday visited the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) main office in Rasta Peth to protest what she described as \"insufficient\" power supply to Pune's industrial and residential areas. She also criticised the state-run utility for raising tariffs on the eve of Diwali.
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October 07, 2025
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Dharmasthala case: SIT asked to complete investigation soon says HM
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said the SIT probing allegations of “multiple murders, rapes, and burials” in the temple town of Dharmasthala has been asked to complete the investigation at the earliest and submit its report.
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October 07, 2025
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Sawant sets another 15-day deadline for road repairs
SEEKS TO CALM TEMPERS AMID PUBLIC OUTRAGE
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October 07, 2025
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India needs new playbook to manage its neighbourhood
Beyond humanitarian outreach, India needs sharper intelligence and covert capabilities to anticipate and shape events in its neighbourhood
4 min |
October 07, 2025
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Mob attack leaves BJP MP bleeding
Party MLA too sustains injuries
1 min |
October 07, 2025
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Bopanna, Darderi to feature
Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and at least three top-50 singles players, including world number 29 Luciano Darderi, will compete in the seventh edition of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), starting December 9 in Ahmedabad.
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October 07, 2025
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Nashik gets 2 daily flights to Delhi
Service begins after MP Rajabhau Waje’s efforts with Civil Aviation Ministry; evening flight added for travellers’ convenience
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October 07, 2025
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Bhosale assures full support
Guardian Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale says no farmer will be left out of compensation; ₹244 crore already disbursed for August losses
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October 07, 2025
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Custody over ballots will be a constitutional misadventure
The 130th Amendment is being sold as reform, but in reality it isa constitutional kill switch threatening the foundations of democracy
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October 07, 2025
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Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy seeks review of land allocations post-Telangana bifurcation
Minister for Revenue, Housing, Information and Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has directed officials to compile a detailed report regarding the lands assigned to government departments by the Revenue department over the past 30 to 40 years.
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October 07, 2025
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Onion prices crash ahead of Diwali
Farmers face losses as stored onions sell below cost, rain damages crops
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October 07, 2025
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Diwali rush: Ahmedabad flyers face ₹25K airfares, packed trains
Flights, trains to Delhi, Ayodhya, and Varanasi are fully booked, forcing travellers to cancel plans or resort to costly alternatives
2 min |
October 07, 2025
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UDF storms Assembly
The Speaker’s decision had been foreshadowed when he earlier denied a similar motion, citing judicial sensitivity
1 min |
October 07, 2025
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HC orders fresh poll in Khar West society
Petitioners claimed no notice issued, sought 2024 GR retroactive application
1 min |
October 07, 2025
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Indore Metro saw 170 passengers per day in September
Once launched as a symbol of modern urban transport, the Indore Metro is now struggling to attract commuters.
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October 07, 2025
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Locals call for protest in Chakan
Angered by daily traffic snarls on Chakan Road, industrialists and residents have announced a protest march from Chakan to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) office in Akurdi on Thursday, Oct 9.
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October 07, 2025
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Whispers
One morning I saw a little child O playing with the spinning top.
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October 07, 2025
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Kankonkar has not named any politician in his statement: SP
SAYS VICTIM’S TESTIMONY CRUCIAL TO INVESTIGATION
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October 07, 2025
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MLA assures timely projects
Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole tells FPJ that Pune's key projects are on track, with Metro operations set to begin by June 2026
3 min |
October 07, 2025
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Govt cancels Sresan’s licence
The Tamil Nadu government has canceled the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals after its Coldrif cough syrup killed several children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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