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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Young man overcomes severe infertility
A 26-year-old IT engineer from Mahad has regained natural sperm production after being diagnosed with one of the most severe forms of male infertility-NonObstructive Azoospermia (NOA).
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January 09, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Court shifts Jallikattu conduct to revenue officials
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has directed that the jallikattu events at Avaniyapuram, Palamedu and Alanganallur be conducted by the revenue department, intervening in the long-running debate over community control and administrative oversight of the traditional sport in Madurai district.
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January 09, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Polling booth sidelines athletes
Young women athletes at Holy Cross Convent Girls' School in the K Villa division have been left inconvenienced after a polling station was set up on their school playground.
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January 09, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cong tensions persist over power share
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty has triggered fresh debate within the partys Tamil Nadu unit by questioning the leadership's approach to power sharing with its long-time ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, ahead of the assembly elections. His remarks, delivered in Coimbatore, were widely seen as a veiled criticism of Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai and have underscored deeper unease within the organisation over its diminishing political leverage in the state.
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January 09, 2026
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Workshop exhibits women-friendly panchayat models
A two-day national workshop on best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats commenced on Thursday at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) in Pune.
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January 09, 2026
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Mandhana wants to win T20 World Cup
Harmanpreet feels exposure to foreign players in WPL helping Indian women’s cricketers a lot
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January 09, 2026
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ED officer who probed CM office sacked for bribery
Enforcement Directorate Deputy Director P Radhakrishnan, who headed the probe into the smuggling of gold and dollars through diplomatic channels allegedly with the involvement of the Kerala chief minister's office has been removed from service following allegations of bribery, marking a rare disciplinary outcome against a senior officer of the federal financial crimes agency.
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January 09, 2026
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'Cooperation key to Viksit Bharat'
Former vice-chancellor (VC) of Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, and Lucknow University, Sarjerao Nimse, said the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 can be realised only through collective cooperation and synergy among all sections of society.
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January 09, 2026
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Uddhav: Sena's name etched in Marathi psyche cannot be erased
Just as attempts to erase the name of former Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh from Latur will never succeed, no matter how hard you try, you cannot wipe out the name Shiv Sena engraved in the hearts of Marathi people, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asserted on Thursday.
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January 09, 2026
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'Unfortunate incident'
Have much to say, but at the right time: Niddhi Agerwal on being mobbed during Hyderabad event
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January 09, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Minneapolis on edge after ICE kills woman
Minneapolis was on edge on Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer taking part in the latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools cancelling classes as a safety precaution.
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January 09, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Yash goes bold
On his 40th birthday, rockstar Yash unveils intense first glimpse of Raya from Toxic, teasing violence, romance and chaos ahead worldwide
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January 09, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Cong criticises easing of environmental norms for non-coal mining projects
The Congress on Thursday charged that the Centre last month eased the environment norms for non-coal mining projects by changing the policy which required that first land acquisition must be completed as per law and only then can environmental clearances be sought.
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January 09, 2026
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CM to inaugurate Khelo MP Youth Games at floating stage on Jan 12
Launching event will feature 4K water projection with modern technology for the first time in the country High-quality displays, fireworks, larger-than-life 20-foot jersey to be main attractions
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January 09, 2026
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Activists warn of water crisis
Untreated sewage, ignored MPCB orders put Pune at risk of Indore-like contamination, say activists
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January 09, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Stray dogs gone to courts!
Few cases before the Supreme Court have generated as much heat, howling, and tail-wagging as the one on stray dogs.
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January 09, 2026
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BEST seeks to change SoBo plot status in DP
Altamount Rd move is part of broader push to monetise assets, including plans to lease land at 27 bus depots
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January 09, 2026
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AIADMK holds talks with NDA allies
Alliance negotiations in Tamil Nadu entered a decisive phase as All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam moved on parallel tracks, opening discussions with former partners while formalising an agreement with the Pattali Makkal Katchi faction led by Anbumani Ramadoss.
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January 09, 2026
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Vijay backs Balan on Muslim clout risk
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has defended senior leader A K Balan over remarks cautioning that a change of government could open space for communal forces, sharpening the political argument in Kerala as parties trade charges over intent, alliances and gov er nance.
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January 09, 2026
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AI takes delivery of first Dreamliner after privatisation
Tata Group-owned Air India has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-9 aircraft after the airline was privatised nearly four years ago.
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January 09, 2026
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Thanisandra homes razed, 100s homeless
Barely weeks after the controversial demolitions in Kogilu, Bengaluru city authorities on Thursday carried out a predawn demolition drive in SRK Nagar, Thanisandra, razing around 60 houses and leaving hundreds homeless.
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January 09, 2026
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Indigenous groups press for nominated BMC seats
Organisations representing Mumbai's indigenous communities have asked political parties to appoint members of these groups to the five nominated seats in the BMC.
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January 09, 2026
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Censor delay scuttles Jana Nayagan release
Plans to release Tamil superstar Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan on January 9 have been shelved, with the producers confirming that resh release dates will be announced after regulatory hurdles are resolved.
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January 09, 2026
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Farmers drive tractors into Paris
Farmers drove about a hundred tractors into Paris on Thursday morning to protest the European Union's intention to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations, the French interior ministry said.
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January 09, 2026
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Tiger skins found inside temple; Gujarat's biggest wildlife shock in decades
In a discovery that has stunned Gujarat and raised serious questions about wildlife protection and_ institutional oversight, a massive cache of tiger skins and claws was recovered from the old building of the Dharmeshwar Mahadev temple near Rajpipla city in Narmada district.
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January 09, 2026
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Civic woes mount in east Pune, locals allege
URBAN DISTRESS | Residents flag garbage, water, traffic and crime issues in Viman Nagar, Yerwada, Chandan Nagar
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January 09, 2026
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Ramesh questions SIT independence
Says SIT failed to locate missing gold
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January 09, 2026
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Veteran SP leader Vijay Singh Gond pass away
Senior Samajwadi Party legislator and eight-time MLA from the Duddhi Assembly constituency, Vijay Singh Gond, passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday.
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January 09, 2026
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Charred and chilled: A winter harvest feast
The integration of traditional harvest flavours with modern outdoor cooking techniques has redefined January celebrations.
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January 09, 2026
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German rock band Scorpions to return to India
Scorpions, Germany's greatest hard rock band known for hits such as Wind of Change and Still Loving You, on Thursday announced their much-awaited return to India after nearly two decades with their Coming Home 2026 tour.
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