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The Free Press Journal - Indore
PM-VBRY boost for 15 lakh jobs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a nationwide employment outreach programme on June 19 to mark the successful implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), with the main event being held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Satheesan's budget faces welfare test
All eyes on remaining three poll pledges
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
CAD likely to rise to 2.2% of GDP in FY27 over elevated oil prices
India's current account deficit is expected to rise to 2.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in FY27 from 0.6% in FY26, as elevated energy prices weigh on the external balance, a report said on Thursday.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
C&I energy storage market to expand to 22-31 GWh by 2032
India's Commercial and Industrial (C&I) energy storage market will increase from less than 1 GWh in 2025 to about 22 to 31 GWh by 2032, supported by rising electricity tariffs and the rapid adoption of renewable energy, a study by industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) said on Thursday.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Israel strikes Lebanon despite US-Iran agreement, three dead
Israeli air attacks on southern Lebanon killed at least three people, Lebanese state media reported, a day after the US and Iran signed an interim deal that called for an end to their war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Yogi Promotes Natural Farming in Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday emphasized the importance of natural farming while addressing a workshop in Kanpur.
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June 19, 2026
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MP plans Gift City in Bhopal, pushes science and technology investments
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday directed officials to accelerate efforts to establish a Gift City in the Bhopal Capital Region on the lines of Gujarat’s model.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
CPI faultlines widen after poll setback
The CPI State Council has delivered one of its sharpest internal assessments of the LDF’s election defeat, blaming a personality-driven campaign around former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, flawed candidate choices and the leadership's failure to heed local party units for the scale of the setback.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Traveller Van Falls into Gorge, 28 Injured
Twenty-eight passengers were injured after a traveller van plunged into a roadside gorge in Meerut on Thursday.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
SEBI revamps ETF trading rules, investors may gain better pricing
India’s Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market is set for a major transformation after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a new framework aimed at improving price discovery and reducing the gap between ETF prices and the value of their underlying assets.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Colombia's Luis Diaz shines on debut less than three years after parents' kidnapping
After contributing a goal and an assist on his FIFA World Cup debut, Colombia's Luis Diaz headed to the touchline in search of his father. When the two spotted each other, it marked the fulfilment of a dream years in the making.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Man Industries bags supply orders worth ₹1,000 crore
Man Industries India Ltd on Thursday said the company, along with its recently acquired Saudi arm, National Pipe Company Ltd (NPC), has bagged new orders worth ₹1,000 crore for the supply of coated pipes and related pipeline solutions.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Free bus travel or NEET-UG re-exam on June 21 in Telangana
The Telangana government on Thursday decided to free travel to students appearing for NEET-UG re-exam on June 21 in the state-run RTC buses.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
ED raids hospitals in organ racket probe
Enforcement Directorate teams searched several private hospitals across Kerala on Thursday as a money-laundering probe into an alleged organ-trafficking network widened from forged transplant papers to the suspected proceeds generated through illegal surgeries.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Waaree Renewable acquires 55% stake in APSPL for ₹1,225 crore
Waaree Renewable Technologies on Thursday said it has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures Pvt Ltd (APSPL) for ₹1,225 crore.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
AAP leader alleges fund misuse in Haveri school project
A political controversy has erupted in Haveri district after allegations were raised regarding the utilisation of ₹21 lakh sanctioned for repair works and toilet construction at a school building earmarked to temporarily house the newly announced Maulana Azad School.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
BMC unveils MP’s largest slum rehabilitation plan
REDEVELOPMENT DRIVE: Construction-Linked Payment-based PPP model to transform two of the city's major slum clusters
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
1.8 Lakh OBC Couples Benefit from UP Marriage Scheme
The Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana has emerged as a major support system for economically weaker families in Uttar Pradesh, with more than 1.80 lakh couples from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community benefiting from the scheme during the nine years of the Yogi Adityanath government.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Hegseth flays Nato allies
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced a six-month Pentagon review of US forces in Europe, saying future deployments would depend on European allies assuming greater responsibility for their security.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Why shoot the messenger?
Few tears have been shed over the temporary ban imposed on Telegram till June 22.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Gujarat farmers threaten road blockade on June 30
Farmer organisations in Gujarat have announced a statewide road blockade on June 30, signalling an escalation of their agitation against the installation of power transmission poles on agricultural land and other pending issues affecting cultivators.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Puneri Metro inches closer to launch
PUNE METRO LINE 3 | All-women crew to operate Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar metro corridor
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
US, Iran sign deal; Hormuz pain eases
SAFE ACCESS | Post-MoU, over a dozen vessels transit strait; Switzerland to host today “initial talks’ on implementing pact
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Major boost for India’s quality testing network
Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution and new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi will visit the National Test House (NTH), Western Region, Mumbai, on Friday to lay the foundation stone for a multi-storeyed residential accommodation project and inaugurate a series of new testing facilities aimed at strengthening India's quality assurance infrastructure.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Jaipur emerged as nerve centre of UBT rebellion
Contrary to speculation that the six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs had camped in Delhi to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, sources said the crucial meeting actually took place in Jaipur late on Tuesday night.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Bike taxi gaining preference over cabs
People in the city are now preferring bike taxi to cabs as it is cheaper and the commute faster.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Mekedatu will benefit TN farmers more than K'taka: Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday defended the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, asserting that it would benefit Tamil Nadu more than Karnataka and reiterating that the state remained committed to releasing 177 TMC of Cauvery water to the neighbouring state as mandated by the Supreme Court.
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June 19, 2026
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Dead fish on Sabarmati shores spark environmental alarm
Large numbers of dead fish have surfaced along the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad following the lowering of the river's water level, triggering concerns over a possible environmental lapse and prompting questions about public health and the handling of the incident by civic authorities.
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Rs 2,000 cr earmarked for better ward roads in B'luru: Minister
Officials told to identify damaged roads: Byre Gowda
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June 19, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Indore
Ronaldo's movement hurt Portugal in WC opener: Henry
Former France striker Thierry Henry gave a blunt assessment of Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, saying Cristiano Ronaldo's movement hurt the team rather than helped it.
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