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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PMC withholds report on missing valuables
Civic activist Vivek Velankar has demanded that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) immediately release the inquiry report on the disappearance of valuables from the Municipal Commissioner's official bungalow.
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
41-day Mandala Puja begins as thousands prepare for Sabarimala
Mandala Puja, the 41 days of austerity and prayers in preparation for the annual pilgrimage to the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala, Kerala, started on November 17. An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 devotees are expected to participate in the pilgrimage to the hilltop shrine from the Mumbai region alone. The pilgrimage will end on December 27.
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November 19, 2025
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UP ATS probes Kashmir-linked security firms
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad has expanded its investigation into Kashmir-origin private security agencies hired by meat companies across the state, following fresh intelligence that these firms were engaged on the recommendation of an organisation based in Deoband, Saharanpur.
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November 19, 2025
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Ukrainians blew up Polish rail line: Tusk
Two Ukrainians have been identified as the suspected perpetrators behind two acts of sabotage targeting a railway line between Warsaw and Lublin on Monday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told the parliament on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nod for MHADA’s mega cluster redvpt
A total of 114 MHADA layouts under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai board were identified for redevelopment
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Pune to face full-day water cut
Water supply to most parts of Pune will remain shut on Thursday, Nov 20, due to major maintenance and connection work on the main pipeline between Khadakwasla Dam and the
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Iran suspends visa waiver for Indians after misuse
Iran has suspended the visa waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders in the wake of several reported incidents of Indians being lured to that country on false promises of employment or with assurances of onward transit to other countries, according to the MEA.
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November 19, 2025
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Govt postpones ZP polls by a week, to be held on Dec 20
In view of the pending Public Interest Litigations (PILs) before the High Court of Bombay at Goa challenging the reservation of wards, the State government has announced postponement of the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections by one week.
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Police complaint against SS Rajamouli
The Vanara Sena organisation has lodged a complaint accusing ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli of allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments with his remarks against Lord Hanuman during a recent promotional event in Hyderabad for his upcoming film Varanasi, police said on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Ghar premieres at 56th IFFI
Konkani short film Ghar, produced by Sahit Studios LLP, has been selected for the Goan — Premiere Section at this year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Lokayukta raids in Kolar
Lokayukta sleuths on Tuesdayt conducted raids at six places including the houses of a retired Deputy Tahasildar of Nadakacheri in Narasapur in Kolar taluk, sales personnel with tractor showrooms in Kolar, an outsourced computer operator and two brokers of the RTO office in Kolar and surrounding places.
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
FMCG sales see slow growth in Q2
Sales growth in Indian FMGG sector slowed to 5.4 per cent in volume during September quarter mired by disruptions due to GST rate changes, though value growth jumped to 12.9 per cent, according to the latest report from data analytics firm NielsenIQ.
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November 19, 2025
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Govt OKs 17 new applicants under PLI Scheme for textiles
The government has approved 17 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles in the third round, the Textile Ministry said on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Calm but tense B’desh under tight security
Awami League calls shutdown after Hasina verdict
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November 19, 2025
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Rohini for debate on 'filthy kidney' donation
RJD president Lalu Prasad's daughter Rohini Acharya on Tuesday slammed those who accused her of giving a \"filthy kidney\" to her ailing father and challenged them to an open debate with her on the issue.
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Police assure safer industrial zones
SP says industrial estates will be made fear-free with swift action on extortion, thefts and safety concerns
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Midnight horror in Baina; armed dacoits brutalise family, loot flat
FOUR-MEMBER FAMILY GAGGED, TIED, VICIOUSLY ATTACKED GOLD, SILVER, CASH AMOUNTING TO LAKHS OF RUPEES STOLEN
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
HUL says demerger of ice-cream company Kwality Wall's to be effective December 1
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Tuesday announced that the demerger of its ice-cream operations entity Kwality Wall's (India) Ltd. will be effective Dec. 1, the company said in an exchange filing.
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November 19, 2025
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'STRONGER GOVERNANCE & RISK OVERSIGHT NEED OF THE HOUR'
The Free Press Journal (FPJ), in collaboration with Excellence Enablers, recently hosted the inaugural FPJ Roundtable on the ‘Effectiveness of Audit Committees’ in Mumbai.
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November 19, 2025
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Heart attacks, strokes rising among young Goans: Data BLO's passport demand during SIR drive triggers row in Salcete
NGO says voters being intimidated with illegal paperwork requests; seeks clarification from CEO
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November 19, 2025
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Aspirants flood civic election nominations
Over 100 file for council chief posts and more than 2,000 for councillor seats across 11 local bodies in Nashik district
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November 19, 2025
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ED ATTACHES AOPL ASSETS WORTH RS 51 CRORE IN DUBAI
Properties belong to Shrikant Bhasi, gifted to his daughter; SBI suffered loss of Rs 1266.63 cr
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November 19, 2025
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Nat’l shooter molested on moving bus
Victim may return to Indore today to file FIR against inebriated driver, conductor
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Kamal Haasan defends DMK alliance
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has responded to criticism over his decision to form an alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after publicly attacking the party during his campaign.
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November 19, 2025
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Pollution board shuts down 36 jeans washing units
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Munambam appeal in Supreme Court
The demands that the Supreme Court evaluate whether the High Court’s decision violated procedural fairness principles and statutory limits on judicial intervention
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bumper gains: SGB20-21 Series II premature exit today
Investors in the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21, Series II, are set to enjoy exceptionally strong returns, with the Reserve Bank of India fixing the premature-redemption price at Rs 12,330 per unit, compared with the original issue price of Rs 4,540.
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
How Lalu prodded Tejashwi to take up LoP role
Going by several media reports, RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's chief ministerial nominee Tejashwi Yadav was in no mood to take up the roles of -- the leader of RJD's legislative party and the role of Leader of Opposition in Bihar legislative assembly after his party's disastrous performance in the recently concluded Bihar polls. The RJD managed to secure only 25 seats, a massive climbdown from its earlier tally of 75 in 2020.
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November 19, 2025
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Anti-graft body ordered to disclose lawmakers’ cases
The Tamil Nadu Information Commission has ordered the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to provide the petitioner, Aadithya Cholan, with the details of corruption cases registered against members of the state's legislative assembly and parliament.
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November 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Naidu pitches for having more freighters to boost cargo segment
Highlighting the growth potential of India's civil aviation space, Union minister K Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday pitched for having more freighters and cargo-centric airports to tap the air cargo opportunities.
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