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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
BMC looks up to AI model to mitigate air pollution
By mid-2026, BMC along with ITT Kanpur all set to launch MANAS to monitor air quality index; significant move, given persistent air pollution across several parts of city
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December 03, 2025
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No dual citizenship, says US Senator cites ‘divided loyalties’ as reason
US Republican Senator Bernie Moreno plans to introduce legislation requiring Americans with dual citizenship to choose one nationality, Fox News reported.
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December 03, 2025
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Large-scale defections put the opposition, Shinde on alert
There is immense poaching happening by the BJP of leaders from its own alliance partners, raising questions how the Opp will face this challenge
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December 03, 2025
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Big Labour Overload: Why nobody envies a BLO
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists are struggling to complete the work on time despite an extension in the deadline.
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December 03, 2025
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Is a family Will unfair and excludes all close blood relations?
In the grief, shock and emotional turmoil that follows the death of a loved one, many families hope a Will offers clarity and closure.
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December 03, 2025
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Tax evasion: IT raids Ramee Group Hotels
The Investigation Wing of the Income Tax Department on Tuesday carried out a coordinated search operation across 10 cities targeting the Ramee Group of Hotels, a prominent hospitality chain with a strong presence in Mumbai, Pune and other metropolitan areas.
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December 03, 2025
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Tata Comm acquires 51% stake in Commotion Inc in ₹227 crore deal
Tata Communications, on Tuesday announced it has acquired 51 per cent stake in Commotion Inc., an AI-native enterprise SaaS platform company with US and India operations, for a total consideration of Rs 227 crore. This amount includes a combination of purchase of stock from existing shareholders as well as capital investment in the company.
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December 03, 2025
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Govt launches Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs
The government has recently launched the Credit Assessment Model (CAM) for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
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December 03, 2025
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Sitharaman calls for global action on offshore tax evasion
India on Tuesday called for global cooperation for coordinated action to deal with new challenges emanating from the digitalisation of the economy and the emergence of new financial products like crypto and stablecoins, and ensure the timely exchange of information among various jurisdictions.
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December 03, 2025
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PCMC delays DP panel
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has not formed a committee to hear nearly 50,000 objections to its revised draft development plan, submitted over four months ago.
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December 03, 2025
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Ajit Pawar hits out at colleagues
DISTRICT FOCUS | DCM says leaders from Thane and Nagpur prioritise their districts as he urges Alandi voters to back NCP in local elections
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December 02, 2025
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'Can't seize asset sold before suit'
SC VIEW | 'Attachment before judgment' rule applies to property owned when case is filed.
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December 02, 2025
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Kharge spars with Nadda on Dhankhar
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday referred to the “unexpected and sudden exit” of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar while welcoming his successor, CP Radhakrishnan, prompting protests from the Treasury benches, which said it was inapt for the occasion.
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December 02, 2025
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SEC yellow cards 20 leaders
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has identified 20 senior political leaders for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during the ongoing municipal council and nagar panchayat elections.
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December 02, 2025
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Woman alleges police provoked caste killing
NANDED HONOUR HORROR | Woman who ‘wed' her lover's body accuses two policemen of inciting her brothers before the murder
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December 02, 2025
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Jaishankar bats for biosecurity shield
India on Monday called for a stronger global system to prevent the misuse of biological weapons amid an increasingly uncertain international security environment.
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December 02, 2025
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SCENE SET FOR US LAND ACTION ON VENEZUELA?
Tensions between Washington and Caracas reached a breaking point after a high-stakes phone call between President Donald Trump and Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro collapsed, setting the stage for possible U.S. land operations inside Venezuela.
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December 02, 2025
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Industrial growth crumbles to 14-month low in festive Oct
IIP: FROM 4% TO 0.4% | Nine out of 23 industry groups recorded expansion
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December 02, 2025
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SEC FACES BACKLASH
State Election Commission roundly criticized for its last minute decision to postpone polls to 24 municipal councils, some nagar panchayats and 154 ward seats
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December 02, 2025
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SC cap stalls polls
The fate of elections in 17 Zila Parishads across Maharashtra remains uncertain after the Supreme Court allowed polls only in districts where OBC reservation stays within the 50 per cent constitutional ceiling.
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December 02, 2025
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Govt open to SIR debate
The Opposition mounted a fierce protest in both Houses of Parliament on the opening day of the Winter Session on Monday, targeting the government over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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December 02, 2025
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Public pressure wins as state shelves Dongri metro car shed
ECO VERDICT | Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik says official cancellation notification will be issued soon; locals opposed project, citing felling of 12,400 trees & major ecological damage; govt to fast-track search for alternative site
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December 02, 2025
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Wind speed, mitigation steps improve AQI, stop work notices to 264 bldg sites
The BMC, on Monday, claimed that dust mitigation measures have improved Mumbai’ air quality over the past 48 hours.
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December 02, 2025
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BMC invites tenders for DBLR project
The BMC has invited tenders for a Project Management Consultant (PMC) for the 5.6 km, 45 m-wide elevated Dahisar-Bhayandar Link Road (DBLR) project.
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December 02, 2025
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Onion market nears collapse: Expert
PRICE CRUNCH | Vikas Singh says export curbs, Pakistan-China gains and Bangladesh's shift have pushed growers to sell onions at throwaway rates
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December 02, 2025
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PM cautions against House disruptions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Parliament is not a place for “theatrics or slogans”, but rather a space where the “focus must be on policy” and intent must be clear.
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December 02, 2025
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ED sends notice to Kerala CM
FEMA. It pertains to alleged breach of FEMA provisions and RBI's master directions by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and its top functionaries, amounting to Rs 466.91 crore.
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December 02, 2025
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36 years later, one more held by CBI
The CBI on Monday arrested Shafat Ahmad Shungloo from Ishber Nishat in Srinagar in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of the then Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. It marks another step ina case that has remained unresolved for nearly 36 years and has had a lasting impact on J&K security situation.
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December 02, 2025
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Soon, SoBo to Thane in 25 min
ELEVATED EASTERN FREEWAY EXTN | The 13.9-km fully elevated, six-lane corridor will significantly help ease congestion on the Eastern Express Highway
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December 02, 2025
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UP logs 8th BLO death
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh died by suicide after allegedly facing intense pressure to meet targets under the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of the voter list.
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