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2 more vessels dock but govt still anxious
Even as Nanda Devi, the second LPG carrier to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, arrived at the Kandla port in Gujarat early on Tuesday morning, the Centre said the situation regarding LPG supply was “still concerning”.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
HC notice to Centre over lack of EWS quota
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, principal bench at Jabalpur, on Tuesday issued a notice to the Central government seeking a reply within a week over the absence of provisions for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) students in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
WANGCHUK WARMS TO GOVT HAND OF TRUST
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday termed the revocation of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) a “win-win” and said the Centre has extended its hand to build trust for a meaningful dialogue with the people of Ladakh.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Iran de facto leader killed: Israel
Security chief Larijani & Gen Soleimani 'eliminated'; Tehran yet to confirm deaths
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Utensils with Vijay stickers seized in Namakkal
Flying squad officials in Namakkal district seized a cache of utensils bearing the insignia of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam during an enforcement operation linked to election monitoring, triggering a police case against a local party functionary.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
$447 bn wiped off Dalal Street amid war
The Indian stock market is facing sharp turbulence as the ongoing Middle East conflict triggers a global risk-off sentiment.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Kerala tourism hit by Gulf conflict fallout
Tourism operators across Kerala are reporting a wave of cancellations as geopolitical tensions in West Asia begin to disrupt travel patterns, raising concerns over the stability of a sector that contributes roughly a tenth of the State’s economic output.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
LPG shortage not a concern now: Paswan
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday sought to reassure the sector over LPG supply disruptions, saying the shortage was not that much of a concern now, even as the government remains on alert over the escalating West Asia crisis.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
AI will reward problem-solvers, not passive users: Jain
Artificial intelligence is moving from buzzword to business tool, and its impact is already visible across industries, jobs and consumer behaviour.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
CAN'T SUPPORT WAR, TRUMP AIDE QUITS
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center of the United States, resigned on Tuesday, saying he “cannot in good conscience” support the Trump administration's war in Iran.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Nashik cops facilitated Igatpuri call centre racket: CBI probe
The CBI probe into the Igatpuri fake call centre has revealed that the operation was allegedly established and operationalised under an “umbrella of assistance” from certain Nashik police officials.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
408 dead as Pak hits rehab hosp in Kabul
At least 408 people were killed and 265 injured in a Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, an Afghan Taliban Interior Ministry spokesperson said.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
POST FURY, BARAMATI CRASH ON HOUSE LIST
Legislators from both factions of the NCP on Tuesday demanded an immediate discussion on the Baramati plane crash that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Cong cracks whip after cross-voting
The Opposition appeared deeply divided and on the defensive on Tuesday as cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls across states triggered suspensions, disqualification moves and sharp allegations of “horsetrading”, exposing cracks within its ranks.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Beed girls shine in Olympiad
In a stellar display of academic excellence, students of Milliya Girls' High School here have achieved remarkable success in the recently announced results of the Olympiad 2026.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Maha passes law against conversion
The Maharashtra Legislature on Tuesday passed the Freedom of Religion Bill aimed at curbing forced conversions, making the state the 13th in the country to enact such a law.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
SC backs adoptive moms on benefits
Denying maternity leave if the child is older than three months is unconstitutional, SC said, and batted for paternity leave too
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Indian Americans rank as ‘top earners’ in US
Indian-American households reported a median annual income of about $151,200, far above the US median of roughly $83,700 and ranked first among all major ethnic groups in the country, a new report has said.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
India: Heinous, cowardly act
India on Tuesday “unequivocally” condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, calling it a cowardly and unconscionable act of violence.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
Didi's cut: Bhabanipur blockbuster
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday unveiled candidates for 291 of the 294 West Bengal Assembly seats, signalling a strategy of controlled churn and organisational loyalty as it seeks a fourth straight term in office.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal
AI's Boeing 777 restored after 6 yrs on ground
After being grounded for over six years, Air India’s legacy Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has started flying again.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Author of book on grief convicted of husband’s murder
A Utah woman who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after her husband's death was convicted of aggravated murder in his death by poisoning him with fentanyl.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Vulgarity row over obscene lyrics
Nora's controversial KD song removed after backlash over lyrics and choreography; NHRC steps in
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Trump won’t visit China by end of this month
President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Net blackout skews war narrative
An internet blackout in Iran has sharply limited communication from inside the country, leaving diaspora voices to dominate online narratives about the war.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Modi speaks to UAE Prez on Hormuz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed with him the current situation in West Asia and agreed on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PNB puts Rolta’s NPA for sale to recover %450.85 cr
State-owned Punjab National Bank on Tuesday invited bids to sell Rolta Pvt Ltd's nonperforming assets (NPA) worth %450.85 crore.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Indian cos’ raise $5.3 bn via ECB in Jan
Indian companies raised $5.33 billion through external commercial borrowings and foreign currency convertible bonds in January, data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday showed.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Jio Payments Bank unveils UPI-based cash withdrawal services
Jio Payments Bank has introduced UPI-based cash withdrawal services through its business correspondent touch-points, marking an important step towards strengthening the digital payments ecosystem and advancing financial inclusion.
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March 18, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Joseph bows out as son takes mantle
Kerala Congress-Joseph has unveiled its candidate list, marking a generational shift as party chairman P J Joseph steps away from electoral politics after more than five decades.
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