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The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

From PUBG to parenthood: Seema delivers

Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who made headlines for crossing borders illegally to be with her Indian lover, Sachin Meena, has now stepped into a new chapter of her life—motherhood. In the early hours of Tuesday, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl at Krishna Hospital in Greater Noida. Both mother and child are in good health, her lawyer AP Singh confirmed.

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March 19, 2025
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Legal fraternity red-flags MMC's trade licence mandate for lawyers' offices

After citizens groups, city-based lawyers have red-flagged Margao Municipal Council's decision to bring advocates' chambers under the trade licence net.

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March 19, 2025
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Sharad Pawar's sister-in-law Bharati passes away in Pune

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday paid tribute to his sister-in-law, Bharati Pawar, who passed away in Pune after a prolonged illness.

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March 19, 2025
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Water tank slab collapses killing two schoolgirls

Two schoolgirls were killed and one sustained serious injuries after an unfinished water tank slab collapsed in Sukad Amba Shirsun Pada within the Chalni gram panchayat, Dahanu, on Monday evening.

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March 19, 2025
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Vontimitta Temple in Focus as Part of Temple Tourism Development

Plans are afoot to improve facilities at Vontimitta temple and integrate it into a larger spiritual tourism circuit, Kiranmai Tutika reports on the initiatives by the Andhra Pradesh government

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March 19, 2025
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NITI Aayog Confers National Recognition on Faral Sakhi

Eight Sakhis Will Be Toasted at an Event Titled 'Women-led Development Through Entrepreneurship'

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March 19, 2025
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Why Were Deportation Flights Not Turned Back, Judge Asks WH

A US federal judge has questioned why the Trump administration failed to obey his order, halting the deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members.

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March 19, 2025
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Strike Over Relaxation of Kannada Requirement: BMRCL Calls Off Notice

Following protests over its decision to recruit 50 train operators (loco pilots) on a contract basis without mandatory knowledge of Kannada, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) withdrew its order.

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March 19, 2025
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No mela in name of plunderer: Sambhal cops

The centuries-old Neja Mela, a religious gathering traditionally held in Sambhal, will not take place this year after local authorities denied permission, citing public objections and security concerns.

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March 19, 2025
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Vikram Bhatt reveals health struggles

Director and film producer reveals he has an autoimmune condition similar to Samantha; praises Deepika for speaking about depression

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March 19, 2025
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High-flying NZ beat Pakistan

Skipper Salman Ali Agha was the lone saving grace for Pakistan

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March 19, 2025
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S'pore, India exploring pact on green digital shipping corridor

Singapore and India are exploring signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a green digital shipping corridor (GDSC), which is expected to link the Indian marine sector to the global network.

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March 19, 2025
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Man held for sister-in-law's murder in 2002

Nearly 23 years after the murder of a woman, the killer, her brother-in-law, has been held by the central crime unit attached to Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar police.

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March 19, 2025
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150 Tribal Youngsters Chase Football Dream in Mandla's 'Mini Argentina'

From Village to the Field | Girls and boys from around 35 villages are being provided free training, lodging, boarding at residential school-cum-academy in village Mohgaon

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March 19, 2025
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Man gets lifer for sex assault on minor

A special POCSO court recently sentenced a 51-year-old man to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl from his neighborhood seven times in August 2015.

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March 19, 2025
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LG Electronics India gets SEBI nod for IPO

LG Electronics India Ltd, a subsidiary of the South Korean chaebol LG, and manpower and toll plaza management services provider Innovision Ltd have received Sebi's approval to raise funds through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), an update with the capital markets regulator showed on Tuesday.

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March 19, 2025
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No records with Centre on Kumbh fatalities

The Centre has stated that it does not maintain records of casualties and injuries from the recent Maha Kumbh stampede in Uttar Pradesh, placing responsibility on the state government.

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March 19, 2025
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HC Says No Forcing Anyone to Testify in Hema Panel Cases

The Kerala High Court has affirmed that individuals unwilling to testify based on the Hema Committee report should not be compelled, emphasizing that no one should face harassment under the guise of investigation.

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March 19, 2025
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IndusInd Intl Holdings Acquires Debt-Ridden Reliance Capital

After a long wait, IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) has completed the transaction to acquire debt-ridden Reliance Capital of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group by transferring the entire bid amount to lenders, IIHL Chairman Ashok P Hinduja said on Tuesday.

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March 19, 2025
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Woman Ends Life After Harassment

A 45-year-old woman in Nashik's Amardham Road area allegedly died by suicide after enduring mental and physical harassment from a youth she had sheltered in her rented home.

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March 19, 2025
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'Khuldabad is important because of a Sufi saint'

Members of the Muslim community stated that the state government has a tough decision at hand regarding the violence in Nagpur over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb.

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March 19, 2025
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Innovation Society CEO Patil Inspects CSN MAGIC Facilities

CEO of the Maharashtra State Innovation Society and Commissioner of the Skill Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, Nitin Patil, recently visited the Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC).

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March 19, 2025
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Imports of solar cells and modules declined by 20% and 57% in 1st 8 months of 2024-25

Several factors, including the expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity and the government's proactive measures, have over the past years contributed to a positive change in India's overall solar landscape.

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March 19, 2025
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FEMA Violations: ED Searches Soros' Funding Agency, Its Investment Arm

VIOLATION

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March 19, 2025
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SOS over whistle-blower safety

A Navi Mumbai-based organisation has submitted a letter to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) alleging that officials in the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) are violating the Whistle-blower Protection Act.

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March 19, 2025
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Bulls come back on fresh momentum

Nifty Index opened with a strong gap-up of over 150 pts, surpassing its resistance level of 22660.

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March 19, 2025
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EOW seizes assets worth ₹28cr of mastermind couple

Husband and wife have fled abroad; Interpol requested to issue Blue Corner Notice

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March 19, 2025
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Mercedes May Hike Vehicle Prices in April if Rupee Continues to Slide Against €

Mercedes-Benz India may increase prices of its model range in April if the rupee continues to weaken against the euro, Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer said on Tuesday.

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March 19, 2025
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BJLP Maheshwar Reddy arrested by police

City Police have arrested BJP Legislative Party Leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy today.

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March 19, 2025
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Gilts surge on lower state bond cut-off yields

Prices of government bonds ended sharply higher on Tuesday after cut-off yields at the second-largest state bond auction on record were lower than expected, dealers said.

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March 19, 2025