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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

BJP to hold protest against K'taka Cong govt for diverting SC/ST welfare funds, says Sreeramulu

Former minister and BJP leader B Sreeramulu on Thursday said his party will take up the fight against the Congress government for diverting funds meant for Dalit welfare.

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February 28, 2025
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SEAC defers decision on EC for handling of ore dumps

The Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) has deferred decision on an application filed by erstwhile mining leaseholders seeking environmental clearance (EC) for handling iron ore dumps lying outside lease bound area.

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February 28, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

Muslims Gear Up for Ramzan

The Islamic holy month of Ramzan is expected to start in the evening on Friday, February 28, and will end in the evening of Sunday, March 30, with the exact dates dependent on the sighting of the moon.

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February 28, 2025
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Centre's 'be kind to animals' slogan gains traction

To promote the safety of animals on roads, the Ministry of Transport has made it mandatory for all public transport vehicles to carry the slogan 'Be Kind to Animals' (in English and Hindi, or its equivalent in the local language).

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February 28, 2025
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SC Judge to Inaugurate Court on Women's Day

JUSTICE SERVED | The FPJ has been highlighting the inordinate delay in the Mira Road court approved in 2013

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February 28, 2025
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Massive turnout at Trimbakeshwar on Maha Shivratri

\"Bam Bam Bhole... Om Namo Shivaya!\" Devotees chanted while thronging temples across the district from early Wednesday morning on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

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February 28, 2025
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'Rights violated': Man freed in 26/11 attack moves HC

Fahim Ansari claims he is being tagged as LeT member; denied police clearance certificate

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February 28, 2025
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US Club fraud: 7 fake a/cs used to move funds

In a major development in the Rs77.52 crore scam at the United Services Club in Colaba, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) have identified the main accused and uncovered the alleged crime's modus operandi.

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February 28, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

HC rejects petition to transfer bonds

The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking the transfer of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bonds held by a Jain man to his mother and wife after he and his children renounced worldly life and became Jain monks.

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February 28, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Divas Celebrated

Jalgaon | Grand Granth Dindi procession takes place with much fanfare

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February 28, 2025
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Sena women to inspect bus depots

The Shiv Sena Mahila Aghadi has launched a statewide initiative to review facilities at State Transport (ST) Corporation depots, with a special focus on women's amenities.

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February 28, 2025
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₹5 Crore Financial Assistance for Families of Monks

The Kutchi Jain community living in Mumbai has announced a support fund of Rs 5 crore for the families of Jain monks facing financial strain.

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February 28, 2025
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'Dip in Ganga will not erase stain of betrayal'

Taking pride in Marathi should not come at the cost of disrespecting other languages, Uddhav Thackeray said

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February 28, 2025
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Indian Youth Will Lead: Birla

\"Peace, courage, patience, self-confidence, intellectual ability and innovative thinking are the strengths of Indian youth.

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February 28, 2025
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Student from MP Found Dead in Hotel

A 24-year-old woman, who had come to the city to meet her boyfriend, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in a hotel in Santacruz East on Tuesday.

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February 28, 2025
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

Metro 3 Likely to Reach Worli by March End

The much-anticipated second phase of Metro 3 Aqua line 2A, connecting the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli, is expected to commence operations by the end of March, according to an official from Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL).

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February 28, 2025
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Envoy flags Hamas-Jaish meet in PoK

Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed concerns regarding reports of a high-level meeting between Hamas leaders and terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

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February 27, 2025
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Juhi Chawla Takes Divine Dip

Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla, accompanied by her husband Jay Mehta, visited the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and took a dip in the holy waters.

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February 27, 2025
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Karnataka shows how economic growth, ecological sustainability can go together

Hailing the Karnataka government's decision to declare its lands in the Yelahanka taluk of Bengaluru Urban district as the Greater Hesaraghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said the Siddaramaiah-led dispensation was demonstrating how economic growth, social development and ecological sustainability could go hand-in-hand.

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February 27, 2025
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EOW Lens on US Club Over ₹78 Cr Fraud

The Indian Navy has filed an FIR with the Cuffe Parade Police over alleged financial mismanagement amounting to ₹78 crore at the United Services Club (US Club) in Colaba.

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February 27, 2025
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SRK Moves From Mannat

Shah Rukh Khan and family temporarily relocate from Mannat to luxury apartments in Pali Hill for extensive home renovations

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February 27, 2025
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Trump, Putin on same page: World shocked

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin seem to be on the same page on most issues these days.

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February 27, 2025
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Canadians rally to sign anti-Musk petition

More than 250,000 Canadian citizens want Canada to revoke Elon Musk's citizenship and passport

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February 27, 2025
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It's My Time obliges winning the main event

Placed fourth in the four-horse event early on, the Dallas Todywalla-trained It's My Time, ridden by ace jockey P. Trevor, delivered a breathtaking late surge in the final 100 meters to seize victory in the prestigious Rajpipla Trophy, the highlight of an exhilarating race day at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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February 27, 2025
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Aga, Mulani Score Contrasting Wins

Cyrus overcame Ashish Gore 3-2, Chetan outclassed Vijay Lilwa 3-0

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February 27, 2025
Griffin CA Seal Thrilling Contest Against Dwarka CA
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Griffin CA Seal Thrilling Contest Against Dwarka CA

Griffin Cricket Academy emerged victorious by 10 runs in a closely fought contest against Dwarka CA in the Late Kishor Suryawanshi (LKS) Trophy in Nashik on Wednesday.

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February 27, 2025
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Shah refutes Stalin claim on seat loss

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, reassured southern states, including Tamil Nadu, that no parliamentary seats would be lost during the upcoming delimitation exercise.

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February 27, 2025
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$5m golden highway to US

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the \"Trump Gold Card\" would replace EB-5 visas in two weeks

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February 27, 2025
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Will There Be A Gold Rush?

With US President Donald Trump announcing on Wednesday, what promises to be an easier to get, with shorter waiting time and perhaps less strings attached, 'Golden Visa', will there be an outflow of Indian \"Richie Riches\" to the \"land of the free and the brave\"?

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February 27, 2025
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Notification of Madhav National Park as a tiger reserve likely on March 10

The state government is likely to officially declare Madhav National Park in Shivpuri as a tiger reserve on March 10.

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February 27, 2025