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Nitish removes hijab of doc, faces RJD flak

The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

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December 16, 2025

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar was once again is in the thick of controversy for his public conduct on Monday when he removed the hijab of a woman doctor during a function in Patna.

- Dheeraj Kumar

A video showing Nitish removing the hijab of a woman doctor has also gone viral on social media. The incident took place while he was giving appointment letters to newly recruited 1283 AYUSH doctors. The doctors included 685 Ayurvedic, 393 Homoeopathic, and 205 Unani practitioners.

MEER VERHALEN VAN The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

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Kim Jong Un’s sister seeks explanation from Seoul

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for Seoul to provide a detailed explanation about recent drone incursions, claiming the drones from South Korea clearly violated the North's airspace.

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Sr citizen loses ₹35 lakh in digital arrest scam

A 73-year-old man from Talegaon Dabhade lost Rs34.80 lakh to cyber fraudsters who threatened him with a \"digital arrest\" over false money laundering charges.

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January 12, 2026

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5 companies set to make market debut this week

There will be five companies making their market debut this week with Bharat Coking Coal being only mainboard listing scheduled on January 16, while others four will be from the SME segment with Gabion Technologies India being the first amongst them lined up for listing on the BSE SME on January 13.

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January 12, 2026

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Pune Startup Festival returns January 17

Eighth edition at COEP brings startups, investors and students for pitches, expos and workshops

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January 12, 2026

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Goa arms traffic cops with rain-ready body cams

Goa, the first State in the country to mandate the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by Police Inspectors (Pis) and Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) for issuing traffic challans, has strengthened its enforcement system with the procurement of 60 additional water-resistant devices - partially addressing an operational shortfall highlighted nearly 18 months ago.

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Reliance Industries to invest ₹7 lakh cr in Gujarat: Ambani

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Sunday announced a significant expansion of the group's footprint in Gujarat, pledging to double investments in the state to Rs 7 lakh crore over the next five years..

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Youth today need a broader vision and deeper roots

Youth today need to broaden their vision and deepen their roots in understanding their culture, tradition, and value systems.

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January 12, 2026

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‘Be alert, united to defeat forces trying to divide us

Modi urges caution, says the forces which had opposed temple reconstruction after Independence are 'still active among us'

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January 12, 2026

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Goa Board to maintain April calendar for senior grades

CLASSES FOR STD VI-X, XII FROM APRIL 6, STD I-V IN JUNE; HOLIDAYS AND TERM DIVISIONS OUTLINED

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January 12, 2026

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Crypto rules tightened, live selfies mandatory

In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new AntiMoney Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges, including mandatory liveness detection and geographical tracking during the onboarding process.

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January 12, 2026

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