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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Forest officials on chase, 3 Sambar deer on the loose at IGRMS stoke safety fears
With forest department officials failing to catch the three sambar deer on the loose at the Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) premises, the animals’ presence has stoked concerns about the safety of visitors.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rats eat evidence, NDPS court acquits five in 130kg ganja case
A special court under the NDPS Act, 1985, has acquitted five accused in a five-year-old case for allegedly carrying around 130kg of ganja.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Alizeh, Siddhant to team up for a musical film
Vikas Bahl to direct Siddhant Chaturvedi and Alizeh Agnihotri in Hindi remake of acclaimed French film La Famille Bélier classic
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
RBI flags insurers' costly distribution strategies
The Reserve Bank has flagged structural pressures in the insurance sector, saying premium growth is being increasingly driven by high-cost distribution-led strategies of insurance companies rather than operating efficiency.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BMC water testing in hands of driver, blind assistant
Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is reportedly handling water testing and monitoring with its driver collecting samples and a visually impaired lab assistant testing them, raising concern over drinking water safety for nearly 30 lakh residents.
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January 02, 2026
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SEC UP warns against rumors regarding panchayat elections
The State Election Commission (SEC) of Uttar Pradesh has issued a stern warning and ordered strict legal action against individuals disseminating misinformation about the upcoming Panchayat Elections.
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January 02, 2026
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Govt plans new policy to finance films produced from this year
Announcing that the Goa Film Finance Scheme (FFS) will undergo revision, the State government said that the existing scheme will continue to apply to only those films produced up to December 31, 2025.
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Power dept to extend deadline for shifting meters outdoors
Public notice likely as govt puts disconnections on hold
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Vi gets ₹638-cr GST penalty order
Voda Idea disagrees with order, to take legal action
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January 02, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
₹1.77cr stolen gold seized in Kamathipura; four booked
The Nagpada police have busted an illegal gold processing and trading racket operating out of a rented flat in a BMC building at Kamathipura and seized smuggled and stolen gold worth Rs1.77 crore.
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January 02, 2026
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CM tightens grip on reservation rules in government jobs
Government reiterates 60% reservation cap in state jobs, issues strict compliance order
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January 01, 2026
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Positive sentiment pushes indices higher
Bullish momentum remained strong all day with every minor dip attracting fresh buying interest
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January 01, 2026
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SEBI’s problem is its chronic discomfort with the rule of law
If SEBI is to command respect rather than reluctant compliance, it must accept that effective regulation and the rule of law are not adversaries
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January 01, 2026
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Ten die, over 1,000 fall ill in Indore from contaminated water
Ten persons, including six-month-old Avyan Sahu, have died and more than 1.100 residents have fallen ill after contaminated drinking water supplied to Indore's Bhagirathpura locality.
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January 01, 2026
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₹55.88-cr drug seized; state ANTF hunts masterminds in Jodhpur
The action follows the recent dismantling of 3 illegal MD labs in Bengaluru; seized 4.1kg solid MD, 17kg liquid MD, machinery and precursors
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January 01, 2026
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MSMEs to power Maha growth
New Industry, Investment and Services Policy targets jobs, smart manufacturing and global capital to boost the state's economy
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January 01, 2026
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BMC election fray sees civic activism taking centrestage
Activists having connect with local issues file nominations; some get party tkts, while others gear up for high-stakes battle as Independents
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January 01, 2026
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CRISIS DEEPENS: CM, MAYOR DIFFER ON TOLL
From the cleanest city to a crisis zone - Indore battles deadly water contamination while authorities act to restore safety and accountability
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January 01, 2026
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Quad envoys hold meeting in Beijing
Ambassadors of the Quad nations which are strategically aligned against China the United States, India, Australia and Japan held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.
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January 01, 2026
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Unseasonal rain alert for Jan 1; cold wave coming
The impact of the strong Western Disturbance (WD) passing through North India is likely to extend to Gujarat.
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January 01, 2026
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Gujarat cabinet approves 9 new district central cooperative banks
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel gave in-principle approval on Wednesday for the formation of nine new District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs).
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January 01, 2026
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Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena to head most solo fights
A final picture will emerge after Jan 2 withdrawal deadline; 29 civic bodies to face polls
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January 01, 2026
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DATE IS DGP FOR 2 YEARS
Senior IPS officer Sadanand Vasant Date has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra, succeeding Rashmi Shukla, whose tenure ends on January 3.
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January 01, 2026
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Mercurial Carlsen wins record-extending 9th title
Erigaisi becomes second from India to win a World Blitz medal
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January 01, 2026
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JAISHANKAR HANDS MODI LETTER OVER TO TARIQUE
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday attended the funeral of former Bangladesh PM and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka and handed over a personal condolence letter from PM Narendra Modi to her son and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
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January 01, 2026
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Surat's 7- year-old prodigy honored by President Murmu
In a moment that resonated with national pride, seve nyear-old chess sensation Vaka Lakshmi Pragnika was conferred with the prest ig ious Pradhan Mantri Ras ht riya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu.
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January 01, 2026
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Bengaluru cops in drop service for heavily drunk NY revellers
As part of elaborate arrangements to prevent untoward incidents during New Year celebrations, the Bengaluru Police have launched a novel initiative to assist heavily drunk partygoers.
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January 01, 2026
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Global flux ahead, India steady
Uncharted global policies threaten 2026 stability, yet domestic economy shows enduring economic strength; fincl architecture remains firm
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January 01, 2026
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HC stops BMC from engaging court staff
Bombay HC questions the power and jurisdiction of the BMC chief in a late-night sitting at chief justice's home
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January 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Uma seeks ₹2 cr relief for stadium mishap
Uma Thomas, the MLA from Thrikkakara, has issued a legal notice to the Greater Cochin Development Authority seeking ₹2 crore in compensation over injuries she sustained during a large-scale dance programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Int er national Stadium in Kochi on December 29, 2024.
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