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MIDC police arrest 7 Kanna gang members in Mumbai extortion case

Police arrested seven alleged Kanna gang members under MCOCA. The gang extorted protection money from companies and developers in Mumbai. An attack on a registered Mathadi worker led to the recent arrests. The Kanna brothers, alleged leaders, remain absconding from authorities. I...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 4, 2026

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BRICS In Delhi: Can India Turn A Diverse Bloc Into Strategic Influence?

The BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13 will test whether an expanded BRICS can translate its growing political weight into a coherent voice on global crises, trade, finance, and security. For India, it is an opportunity to demonstrate strategic autonomy and shape the in...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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Nature, And Disasters, Know No Political Boundaries

Nepal’s catastrophic floods have proved once again that nature knows no political boundaries. The Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountains comprise one large mountain chain, extending across Pakistan, Nepal, China, and India. The rivers that emanate from these mountains, too, do not recogn...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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CISF Foils Gold & Foreign Currency Smuggling Attempt At Mumbai Airport

Mumbai: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) foiled gold and foreign currency attempts at Mumbai airport. The gold was found intentionally concealed in the stitched bottom portions of both legs of the jeans worn by the passenger. During security checking, CISF personnel d...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualification First Target, Says New India Coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo

Mumbai: Every FIFA World Cup brings with it a familiar debate in India: why has the country still not qualified for football’s biggest stage? The discussion has gained greater urgency in recent years, with administrators and experts beginning to speak about a possible push toward...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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The Bar Council Of India Is Playing Politics

The Supreme Court has had to rap the Bar Council of India (BCI) on the knuckles on two consecutive days. The Council and its office-bearers have only themselves to blame. What is particularly disturbing is the impression that, in its eagerness to please those in power, the BCI ha...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal In Agripada; Woman Killed, Husband Dies By Suicide

Mumbai: A domestic dispute turned fatal in Mumbai’s Agripada area on Friday morning after a 19-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband, who later died by suicide. According to the Agripada Police, the incident took place at around 5 am near Kalapani Chowki. The accused...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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PM Modi Could Be Top Of Trump's G20 Meeting List, US Ambassador Sergio Gor Says

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could be the top priority on US President Donald Trump's list of leaders to meet during the G20 Summit in Florida in December, citing the close relationship between the two leaders. Modi visit could extend be...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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3,373 Patients Benefit From Deceased Organ Donations In Maharashtra

Mumbai: Maharashtra has made significant progress in organ donation, with thousands of patients receiving transplants, Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said on Friday, calling for sustained awareness campaigns to encourage more people to pledge their organs. According to state gov...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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Do Not Dilute OBC Quota, Bhujbal Warns Mahayuti Govt Of Street Agitation

Mumbai: Senior NCP leader and Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Friday warned the Mahayuti government against making any compromise on the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation while considering the demands of the Maratha community. Bhujbal said that if decisions affecti...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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India Offers DNA Profiling To Identify Victims Missing After Nepal Flash Floods

The Centre has decided to provide forensic DNA profiling facilities in India to help identify the mortal remains of people missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. First-degree biological relatives of missing people, includ...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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Govinda Aala Re! 7 Places In Mumbai To Witness Grand Dahi Handi Celebrations

Mumbai is all set to come alive with the festive spirit of Dahi Handi on September 5. From towering human pyramids and competitive Govinda pathaks to music, entertainment and massive crowds, several parts of Mumbai and Thane are preparing for grand Janmashtami celebrations. If yo...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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Ganesh idol clay recycling gains ground across Maharashtra

A transformative initiative encourages the recycling of Ganesh idol clay, enabling thousands of families to dissolve their idols on rooftops rather than throwing them away. This reclaimed clay provides economic support to local sculptors and artisans. The movement is now branchin...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 4, 2026

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Bajaj Finserv Begins Campus Journey, CM Fadnavis Lays Foundation Stone

Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stone for the Bajaj Finserv campus and unveiled a commemorative plaque at a ceremony attended by public representatives, company leaders and other dignitaries. Laying the foundation stone and unveiling the com...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026

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$4.4 Trillion Could Buy Everyone A Laptop, Yet Black Money Recovery Remains Dismal

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has warned that money laundering has reached a scale, with an estimated USD 4.4 trillion flowing through the illicit economy in 2025. Speaking at the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in London, the CJI said the amount cou...

Free Press JournalSep 4, 2026