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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Rahul gets extended arrest shield
Kerala High Court extended interim protection from arrest for legislator Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case, granting him relief until January 7 while it decides his plea for anticipatory bail.
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December 19, 2025
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EPS alleges easing Navodaya entry
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has accused the DMk-led government of facilitating the entry of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas into the state by advancing what he described as weak and inconsistent arguments before the Supreme Court, intensifying a lon-
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December 19, 2025
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Govt gears up to boost NEP with new skilled educators
1,008 TEACHERS, 377 INSTRUCTORS TO BE HIRED
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December 19, 2025
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BMC forced to halt razing of Salvation Army bldg
Last week, church activists stopped demolition team from taking action; dubbed action illegal, given the heritage tag
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December 19, 2025
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15 declared foreigners, ordered to leave Assam
The Foreigners’ Tribunal in Nagaon has declared 15 individuals as foreigners and ordered them to leave the state within 24 hours.
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December 19, 2025
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Mysuru DC tells officials to file FIRs on atrocity cases
Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy on Thursday directed officials to investigate alleged cases of atrocities on people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes strictly.
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December 19, 2025
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Caste-based mindset needed: IAS officer Meenakshi Singh Video goes viral
A video of another IAS officer, Meenakshi Singh, making a controversial statement went viral after IAS officer Santosh Verma’s video kicked up dust across the state.
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December 19, 2025
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RTO impounds school bus with alleged fake registration
The Mumbai Regional Transport Office (RTO) has seized a school bus used by Orchid International School in Mulund (East) for alleged fraudulent registration.
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December 19, 2025
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Sharma to take charge as Airtel India CEO from Jan 1
Bharti Airtel on Thursday said Shashwat Sharma, currently the CEO Designate, is all set to assume charge as Managing Director and CEO of the telco with effect from January 1, 2026.
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December 19, 2025
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Pradnya Satav now with BJP
The State Congress reacted sharply to its MLC Pradnya Satav’s decision to quit the party and join the BJP.
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December 19, 2025
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Stalin SOS to PM on US tariffs crisis
Exports suffer as competitiveness of state's products is lost
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December 19, 2025
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New MF rules balanced, says Amfi chairman
The asset managers’ industry lobby, Amfi, on Thursday termed Sebi's revised rules for mutual funds as a balanced set that takes care of everybody's interests.
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December 19, 2025
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Rajabhau Waje opposes Bill
The Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, tabled by the Central Government in the Lok Sabha, has triggered strong reactions in Parliament.
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December 19, 2025
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FIFTH T20I: Concerns mount around SKY and Shubman's form India look to seal series against plucky Proteas
India would hope that the challenging home assignment against South Africa, which has exposed a few chinks in the armour and thrown up difficult questions on selection, ends on a positive note when the two sides clash in the fifth and final T20 International here on Friday.
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December 19, 2025
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Central govt norms ignored: Maha FDA staffing gap widens
Amid concerns over Pakistan-manufactured cosmetic products entering Indian markets, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is struggling with an acute staff shortage, an issue flagged during the recently concluded winter session of the state legislature.
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December 19, 2025
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'Changing MGNREGA name is an insult to Gandhi'
Minister for Revenue, Housing, Information, and Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said that removing Mahatma Gandhi's name from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme is an insult to him.
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December 19, 2025
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CPM unease over CM, Guv deal
MESSAGING WORRY Party concerned about public reaction
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December 19, 2025
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Competition Commission probes IndiGo over mass flight cancellations
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday said it has initiated a formal inquiry into IndiGo following a severe operational crisis earlier this month that led to the cancellation of more than 4,500 flights.
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December 19, 2025
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CCI holds first-ever All India bridge tournament
Putting forth a big effort on the national bridge scene, the Cricket Club of India (CCI) is conducting the first-ever pan-India-level bridge tournament on Swiss Pair basis under the aegis of the Bridge Federation of India.
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December 19, 2025
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High Court refuses Jolly bid to block web series Anali
Kerala High Court on Thursday declined to halt the release of the Malayalam web series Anali on Jio Hotstar, rejecting a plea filed by Koodathayi multiple murder accused Jollyamma Joseph, also known as Jolly, who alleged that the production would prejudice her ongoing trial and damage her right to a fair hearing.
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December 19, 2025
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BJP slams police action, demands recount in Jagtial Panchayat poll row
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao strongly condemned alleged irregularities during the third phase of Gram Panchayat election counting at Paidipalle village in Velgatoor mandal of Jagtial district.
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December 19, 2025
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Bomb threat to HC, other courts and banks; cyber cell probes hoax
The Bombay High Court, several local courts across Mumbai and two major banks in south Mumbai received bomb threat emails on Thursday.
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December 19, 2025
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AI Express flight diverted
An Air India Express aireraft operating from Jeddah to Kozhikode was diverted to Kochi on Thursday morning after the crew declared an emergency mid-flight, a move that aviation officials said prevented a potentially serious mishap and ensured the safety of all on board.
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December 19, 2025
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Mandala Puja on Dec 19-20
The Nilgiri Garden Ayyappa Seva Samiti, CBD Belapur, will be celebrating its 33rd Mandala Puja Mahotsav on December 19 and 20.
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December 19, 2025
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Ruling AAP sweeps rural polls in Punjab
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the Zila Parishads polls and has registered a lead in majority of the panchayat samitis in Punjab, according to the rural polls results declared so far on Thursday.
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December 19, 2025
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Haldiram’s enters strategic partnership with L Catterton
L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, on Thursday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with Haldiram and acquired a stake in the country's leading snacks and food brand.
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December 19, 2025
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy: ‘Reverse triangular’ merger with UCC absolves liability, Dow Chemicals tells trial court
During a trial court hearing to discuss Indian courts’ jurisdiction over the US company, Dow Chemical referred to its merger with Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) as a “ reverse triangular merger” which absolves it of the latter’s liabilities.
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December 19, 2025
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'Statue man' Ram Sutar passes away
Noida/Mumbai: Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, whose creations included the gigantic Statue of Unity at Kevadia and the iconic Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Parliament complex, died late on Wednesday night at his Noida residence.
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December 19, 2025
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IN THEIR 80s AND STILL HITTING HIGH NOTES
Gunjan Foundation adding zing to life of oldies for past 16 years
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December 19, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Amazon Pay launches UPI Biometric Authentication
Amazon Pay has rolled out UPI Biometric Authentication, enabling customers to approve digital payments using fingerprint scans or facial recognition, marking a notable advance in the countrys payments landscape.
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