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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
1,03,44,315 BMC voters, make or break for contenders
A total of 1,03,44,315 citizens will exercise their voting rights in the BMC election, with 10,231 polling stations set up across Mumbai.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
New Year's hangover: Coastal Goa wakes up to sea of trash
BAGA, CALANGUTE LITTERED WITH BOTTLES, PLASTIC WASTE
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jaishankar's reset signal
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's brief, fourhour visit to Dhaka for the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia was far more than a ceremonial call.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MAMDANI SWEARS IN ON QURAN AS NYC'S 112TH MAYOR
Zohran Mamdani was formally sworn in as New York City's 112th Mayor in a private ceremony held just moments into the New Year in an old subway station here.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cities welcome 2026 with big fireworks
From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks or light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
₹19cr scholarship for minority students
The Maharashtra government has approved Rs19.2 crore to fund the scholarship scheme for economically weaker and meritorious students from minority communities in the state, pursuing professional higher education and all courses after Class 12.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jallikattu season opens with Pudukkottai event
Permission granted by the Tamil Nadu government for a Jallikattu event at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district on January 3 has formally set the stage for the opening of the 2026 bull-taming season, an annual cultural calendar that draws intense public attention and administrative scrutiny across the state.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NCLT clears Klassic Wheels plan for Indian Refrigerator Co
The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal has approved the resolution plan for Indian Refrigerator Company Ltd, offering a clean exit from insolvency proceedings and setting the stage for revival under new ownership.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BJP-Shinde Sena, Thackerays to lock horns for 32 seats
195 BMC seats being contested by the Congress-led alliance, while no nominees fielded for 32 seats
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nearly 26,000 visitors ring in New Year at zoo
A heavy influx of visitors was recorded at Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, on the occasion of New Year Day, with about 25,900 people visiting the zoo.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
2,703 nominations receive clearance
Scrutiny of nomination papers for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections continued till late Wednesday night amid a heavy rush of aspirants across wards.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Infighting hits BJP's ranks
NMC POLLS | Duplicate AB forms lead to rejection of four BJP nominations
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
South Indian Bank's advances up 11.3% YoY
South Indian Bank Ltd.'s gross advances grew 11.3% on year to INR 967.65 billion as of Dec. 31, according to the provisional figures released by the bank on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
DGCA notice to AI pilot for 'accepting' aircraft with snags
Al pilot grounded over ‘fitness’ concern
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NEW YEAR GIFT TO FARMERS
AP removes five categories of land from prohibited 22A list
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Backlash forces Govt to disown brandy naming contest
The government moved swiftly on Wednesday to separate itself from a public naming contest announced by the Kerala State Beverages Corporation for a new brandy planned at its revived distillery in Palakkad district, as criticism gathered pace from a Catholic Church-backed anti-liquor committee and opposition leaders demanded clarity on the administration’s stance.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Punjab & Sind Bk gross advances up 15.3% YoY
Punjab & Sind Bank's gross advances grew 15.3% on year to INR 1.10 trillion as of December 31, according to the provisional figures released by the bank on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HC cites 'world is one family' in siblings' feud
Expressing concern over decades-long property battles tearing families apart, the Bombay High Court has cautioned against prolonged litigation between siblings, observing that such disputes serve neither family harmony nor the larger societal interest.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
National Sports Governance Act comes into effect
The National Sports Governance Act partially came into effect on Thursday with provisions that will set the ball rolling for the institution of an all-powerful National Sports Board (NSB) and a Tribunal to handle sporting disputes notified as enforced by the central government.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Mysuru APMC to get cold storage
In a significant move to bolster agricultural infrastructure, a massive cold storage facility is currently under construction at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Bandipalya, Mysuru.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Student ends life after being scolded for studies
On New Year's Day, 2026, a festive atmosphere turned into a tragedy in Kota village, located in the Mursan area of Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nylon manja slits biker's throat
A biker was seriously injured after his throat was slit by nylon manja on the Mumbai Naka-Dwarka flyover, once again highlighting the dangers posed by the banned kite string.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PPP model to reshape radiology services at four major hospitals
One MRI machine operational at JJ Hosp; installation underway at GT Hosp; waiting period ranges from 15 days to 2 mths, as per rush
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Dope-tainted Reetika dropped
Compound archers enter TOPS core group
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gilts end on a mixed note
Prices of most government bonds recovered early losses and ended near the previous day's close.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lowest steel prices in 5 years in India in 2025: Narendran
Steel prices in India touched their lowest level in the past five years during 2025, despite strong domestic demand and supply, Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T V Narendran said on Thursday.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sabarimala gold remains unrecovered
Seizures from accused do not belong to Sabarimala, discover SIT interrogators
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Natural gas consumption to rise 4% in FY27
ICRA REPORT
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MGM to host Hindi event
Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) University will host a two-day National Hindi Conference on Jan 4 and 5, 2026, to mark the 50th death anniversary of noted ghazal poet Dushyant Kumar.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
QR code-enabled ID Cards for Secretariat staff
Move to combat fake entries
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