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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Coastal Road: A road for a few at the expense of taxpayers
Bombay HC has okayed felling of 45,675 of the nearly 60,000 mangroves to facilitate the construction of the northern arm of the coastal road
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Bawankule urges unity among local BJP leaders
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and State Revenue Minister Chandrashekar Bawankule has warned local party leaders that the municipal corporation elections should be contested as the allied party of Mahayuti, and no one should create any disputes.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Residents targeted by fake RTO challan scam
The vehicle fine challan scam has once again rocked Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with fake e-challans being sent to residents’ mobile phones claiming traffic rule violations and duping victims of large sums of money.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
K’taka Assembly passes first anti-hate speech law; BJP calls it ‘Brahmastra’
Bill prescribes fine up to Rs 1 lakh and jail term up to 7 years
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
LDA housing project sparks environmental debate
The Lucknow Development Authority’s (LDA) proposed residential and commercial housing scheme near the Gomti River has triggered concerns among environmentalists and local residents, who fear it could endanger the river's ecological balance.
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December 19, 2025
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SC dismisses Takia Masjid plea to challenge Mahakal temple complex expansion
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by Takia Masjid challenging the land acquisition and expansion of the Mahakal temple complex in Ujjain.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Polling stations to get physical check before approval
Municipal commissioner and district election officer Bhushan Gagrani has directed civic officials to physically inspect polling stations before finalising the list.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Handicraft exhibition draws large crowds
Balnath Gramin Vikas Mahila Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Beed, under the marketing assistance and service scheme of the Ministry of Textiles and the Handicrafts Commissioner's Office, has organised the Gandhi Shilp Bazar (handicraft exhibition) at Patidar Bhavan, Jalna Road, between December 16 and 22.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Nano tech to help Taj marble regain sheen
Efforts to restore the fading colour of the Taj Mahal have gained momentum with scientists from Aligarh Muslim University and Russia beginning work on a photo catalytic nano material technique to revive the monument's yellowing marble.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India resumes visa centre ops in Dhaka, no work at others
India on Thursday resumed operations at its visa application centre in Dhaka, a day after closing it over escalated security concerns, but closed two other identical facilities in other parts of Bangladesh as anti-India protestors tried to march towards the Indian missions there.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Can’t keep him in this stage: SC to meet kin of man in coma for 12 yrs
The Supreme Court expressed its desire on Thursday to meet the parents of a 31-year-old man, lying in a comatose condition for more than 12 years, while considering his father's plea for passive euthanasia by withdrawing artificial life support.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Assembly passes Social Boycott Prevention Bill
The Assembly on Thursday passed the Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill unanimously.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Posters question Karur absence
Posters questioning the absence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay from Karur surfaced across parts of Erode on Thursday, injecting a note of public dissent into the buildup to the party’s first major public meeting in Tamil Nadu since the Karur stampede.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Wanted to get the attacker down' PIO, 34, helped restrain Bondi Beach shooter
A 34-year-old Indian-origin man who helped restrain one of the alleged shooters of the Bondi Beach attack in Australia said he wanted to help bring one of the assailants down and assist anyone who needed help.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Another key accused held in Delhi blast
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said it has arrested another key accused in connection with the bomb blast that killed 11 persons and injured several others in the area around Delhi's historic Red Fort last month.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
METRO TO OPERATE AT 75-MINUTE INTERVALS ON PRIORITY CORRIDOR
The Bhopal Metro has released its operational schedule on Thursday for services on the priority corridor, under which metro trains will run at an interval of 75 minutes between AIIMS and Subhash Nagar Metro stations.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
'Mumbai hotspot for gold smuggling via airport'
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in its report stated that gold smuggling in the year 2024-25 remained concentrated in hotspots like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and West Bengal, serving as entry points or redistribution hubs due to their strategic location, more number of flights, and transit routes.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
SECURITIES MKT CODE BILL INTRODUCED IN LOK SABHA
Compliance burden, transparency issues in focus
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Saumya pens heartfelt note for Akshaye
Saumya Tandon praises Akshaye Khanna's performance in Dhurandhar, recalling first-day shoot and celebrating their on-screen chemistry and collaboration
1 min |
December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
NCP faces leadership crisis as Kokate quits
Manikrao Kokate, who displayed leadership qualities since his student days and rose to a ministerial position, has finally been forced to step down from the Cabinet.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
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US OKs $11bn arms package for Taiwan
The US has okayed an $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, the largest-ever US weapons sale to the island, as military pressure from China continues to intensify, as per announcements on Wednesday.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Inside the world of Tu Meri Mai Tera Mai Tera Tu Meri
Trailer of Tu Meri Mai Tera Mai Tera Tu Meri starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday shows a tale of romance and heartbreak, to release on December 25
1 min |
December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Malti: He tried to kiss me & I froze
Bigg Boss 19's Malti Chahar recalls shocking casting couch experience with elderly filmmaker
1 min |
December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
India tops in doping list
The shocking news coming out of the World AntiDoping Agency (WADA) that Indian sportspersons have topped the worldwide list for most violations for the third year in a row is an unwanted hat-trick that has also put a question mark over the Indian government's desperate bid to be hosts for the 2036 Olympics.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Thieves steal Bihar temple crown worth ₹51L
Two masked thieves stole a gold crown valued at Rs 51 lakh, along with necklaces, a silver canopy and a gold necklace from Thawe Bhawani temple in Gopalganj district on Thursday.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Sealed nightclubs get fire NOCs in a flash, move to restart Ops
■ WRITE TO COLLECTOR ■ LOCALS SMELL A RAT, SAY THE REAL VIOLATIONS ARE CRZ INFRINGEMENTS, ILLEGAL STRUCTURES
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Heart attacks: Costs decide care
With cardiovascular diseases going up due to stress, changing lifestyles, unhealthy diets, fin burden of treatment continues to grow
3 min |
December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Governance involves humane decision making: Bhatti
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that governance involves humane decision making.
1 min |
December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Shinde Sena demands 60 seats
While the alliance between the BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) for the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections is confirmed, a consensus on seat-sharing has not yet been reached.
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Court acquits absconding 1992 dacoity accused
A sessions court has acquitted a man accused of a 1992 dacoity case, even though he continues to be absconding, noting that under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a trial can proceed in the absence of a proclaimed offender if he is represented by a lawyer.
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