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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rahul Roy hits back on criticism
Rahul Roy, known for 1990 blockbuster Aashiqui, breaks silence on social media backlash, hints at financial challenges
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
AIMIM chief Owaisi demands rollback of Haj fare hike
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday called on the Centre to revoke the circular issued by the Haj Committee of India mandating an additional USD 100 surcharge for pilgrims, owing to the West Asia conflict.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Restoring India’s gender balance
India’s sex ratio at birth has shown a notable improvement at the national level, rising from 904 in 2017-19 to 917 in 2021-23—an indicator that more girls are not only being born but are also surviving.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Actively engaged with US, Iran: Pak
ISLAMABAD OPENS SIX ROAD TRADE ROUTES TO ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Growth on paper, unemployment on ground
The number of registered unorganised workers in Madhya Pradesh continues to rise steadily, raising questions about the nature of employment growth in the state.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Does Rajeev throw 'starry tantrums'?
Actor Rajeev Khandelwal reacts to being called an arrogant actor
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bulldozer action continues: Drug-linked shop demolished
In another demolition of a drug-linked structure, Navi Mumbai Police on Thursday razed an illegal scrap shop in Seawoods that was allegedly used for narcotics trafficking, intensifying their ongoing crackdown on drug networks.
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May 01, 2026
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TVK confident it will garner 200-plus seats
TVK leader KA Sengottaiyan on Thursday rejected the findings of various exit polls for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, asserting that the survey outcomes are inconsistent and fail to capture a massive groundsell of support for his party.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SC reserves order on Khera anticipatory bail petition
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday likened Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to a \"constitutional cowboy or a Rambo\" in the Supreme Court for his alleged remarks against him in relation to a criminal case.
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May 01, 2026
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Boat overturns in Jabalpur dist; 4 drown, 10 missing
Accruise boat carrying 29 passengers overturns in Bargi river, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday
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May 01, 2026
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5 from Sheopur charred to death as car bursts into flame
As many as 5 people from Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur were burnt alive after their moving car caught fire near Alwar of Rajasthan, as reported on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nadiadwala files FIR over copyright feud
Film producer Firoz Nadiadwala (62) has filed a complaint at Amboli police station against producers Gopala Pillai Vijaykumar and M. Paul Michael for alleged cheating and defamation over the copyright of the Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking, on which Hera Pheri is based.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
" 70 cr fake work orders issued using bogus sign
A shocking case has come to light in Nashik, where fake work commencement orders worth approximately 70 crore were prepared using the forged signature of Kumbh Mela Commissioner for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha and _ Divisional Commissioner of Nashik, Dr Praveen Gedam.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rugby franchises finalise squads at RPL draft and auction
Building on the momentum of a successful inaugural Rugby Premier League season in 2025, GMR Sports, along with Rugby India, has concluded the Season 2 Player Auction and Draft in Hyderabad today.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Maha Day boost: 12 new dialysis centres to begin
On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, the \"Maha Dialysis\" scheme, which provides free dialysis facilities to kidney patients in rural areas through government hospitals, is being expanded across the state.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Trump blasts Powell over call to stay on as Fed guv
US President Trump launched a fresh attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell after the central bank chief announced he would remain a governor following the end of his chairmanship on May 15, Xinhua reported.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Maha Day: Dy CM Sunetra Pawar to hoist flag in Beed
The official flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 67th Maharashtra State Foundation Day on May 1 will be held in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Beed district, Sunetra Pawar, at the Police Parade Ground at 8am.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Chennithala alleges KSEB purchase scam
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the state government and Kerala State Electricity Board of causing a %56 crore loss by allowing Carborundum Universal to operate the Maniyar hydroelectric project beyond the expiry of its contract, turning a power-sector handover into a political flash-point.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Markets slide on volatility, rising crude
Indian stock markets remain resilient despite global headwinds; domestic inflows support gains, while volatility persists amid geopolitical tensions
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May 01, 2026
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Pulkit Samrat on tough prep
Bollywood actor Pulkit Samrat is stepping into uncharted territory with his upcoming series Glory, trading his familiar romantic, boy-next-door persona for a physically demanding role set in the world of boxing.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PSU banks recruit 50,552 candidates
Public sector banks (PSBs) recruited 50,552 candidates in FY2025-26, marking a 33% increase over the previous year, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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Maha council polls head for unopposed finish
The suspense over candidates for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections ended on Thursday, with major political parties finalising their nominees and filing nominations.
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May 01, 2026
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Kurla bus crash: Heavy vehicle licence revoked
Following the fatal Kurla BEST bus crash of December 2024, the transport department has permanently revoked the heavy vehicle (transport) driving licence of driver Sanjay More.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA TECH-WARI PUSHES FUTURE-READY GOVERNANCE DRIVE
The Maharashtra government is set to roll out “Tech-Wari 2.0”, a large-scale capacity-building initiative aimed at creating a future-ready bureaucracy through structured learning and digital upskilling.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Gutka worth ₹80 lakh seized
In a major crackdown, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Pune Police seized gutka worth over 80 lakh and detained a truck driver transporting the banned substance for illegal sale in the city.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rupee slips past 95/$ amid crude oil spike
Domestic currency weakened past the 95-per-dollar mark to hit a record low on Thursday, pressured by a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
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May 01, 2026
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Satheesan gains quiet edge as IUML backs claim
Satheesan’s advantage lies in visibility inside the Assembly politics as formal face of opposition
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Private bus rams vehicles
Two people were injured after a bus rammed a scooter and an auto-rickshaw early Thursday morning near Abhinav Vidyalaya on Tilak Road in Pune.
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May 01, 2026
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HC orders crackdown on fake DBS racket
Court directs WhatsApp and domain registrar to curb impersonation fraud using identity of DBS Bank India
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Illegal fetal testing centre busted
Police raided an illegal fetal sex determination centre operating in a secluded location near the Nilwande Canal in Pimpri Nirmal area of Rahata taluka, Ahilyanagar.
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