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SBI’s ₹1.5 Lakh Crore Loan Claims, How Much Did India’s Largest Bank Recover?

Mumbai: India’s largest public sector lender, State Bank of India , recovered around one-third of its claims in hundreds of loan accounts resolved over nine years, according to information obtained through a Right to Information application. The data showed a gap of more than Rs ...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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India, Afghanistan Review Trade Relations, Discuss Customs, Banking and Connectivity

New Delhi: India and Afghanistan have reviewed their bilateral trade and economic ties, with both sides discussing steps to make cross-border trade easier and strengthen commercial cooperation. The discussions covered customs procedures, banking, connectivity and investment, alon...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Northeast fashion: Delhi Fashion Week just got a stunning cultural twist!

International Reinvent Northeast – Season 8 presented by NEHHDC & DFC Promoted Northeast Cultural Weaves & Handloom at Delhi Fashion Week 2026. Celebrating Northeast India’s Handlooms, Weavers, Women, Culture and Contemporary Fashion. New Delhi, September 2026: The International ...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Pune VIDEO: Two Sons Booked For Assaulting Parents In Indapur Over Land Dispute

Pune: Two brothers have been booked for allegedly assaulting their 65-year-old father and mother with wooden sticks during a land dispute in Indapur on Aug 30, with a Tata Nexon seen in connection with the incident. The incident took place around 6 pm to 6.30 pm in the Tarangwadi...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Alternatives Could Become A USD 1-Trillion Market In Five Years: Lakshmi Iyer

India’s investment landscape has transformed rapidly, with investors moving beyond traditional products to explore private markets, real estate and sophisticated equity strategies. Lakshmi Iyer, Group President–Investments, Bajaj Finserv, and MD and CEO, Bajaj Alternates, believe...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Pune: Next-Generation Birthmark Clinic To Open At Bharati Hospital

Pune: Bharati Hospital is preparing to open an advanced Birthmark Clinic designed especially for children with congenital skin marks. The facility will provide modern laser-based treatments, helping parents who often worry about how birthmarks on the face or exposed body parts wi...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Builder Faces ₹6 Crore Penalty, Know- What Went Wrong For Nearly 20 Years?

Mumbai: A Mumbai builder has been ordered to pay Rs 6 crore in compensation after allegedly failing to obtain an Occupation Certificate (OC) for a redeveloped residential building for nearly two decades. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) passed the order...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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BEML Secures ₹180.60 Crore Order, To Supply More Vande Bharat Sleeper Trainsets

Mumbai: State-owned engineering company BEML Limited has secured an additional order worth about Rs 180.60 crore for manufacturing and supplying Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets. The order has been placed by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the company said in a regulatory filing on W...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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ICICI Bank Raises $17.88 Billion Through RBI’s FCNR(B) Swap Facility

New Delhi: ICICI Bank has mobilised around $17.88 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank, or FCNR(B), deposits under the Reserve Bank of India’s special dollar-rupee swap facility, the private sector lender said in an exchange filing. Of the total amount raised, aroun...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Coal India Shares Rise 4% After Mahanadi Coalfields IPO Plan

Coal India shares emerged as a top performer on the Nifty 50 on Wednesday, rising nearly 4% despite a broader market decline. The stock touched around ₹420, lifting the state-owned coal producer’s market capitalisation close to ₹2.6 lakh crore. The rally followed Coal India’s fil...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Mumbai Water Stock Marginally Dips To 95.83%; City's 7 Lakes Remain Nearly Full

Mumbai: Mumbai’s water stock across the seven lakes supplying the city stood at 95.83 per cent as of 6 am on September 2, 2026, marginally declining from 95.87 per cent recorded on Tuesday, according to the Hydraulic Engineer’s Department. The seven reservoirs collectively hold 1...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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'Hope Is Still Alive': Krunal Pandya's Cryptic Post After Team India Snub Goes Viral

Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya has grabbed attention on social media after being left out of India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The selectors announced the squad on Tuesday, with the series scheduled to begin in Delhi on September 13. Kr...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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India’s Development Experience Can Offer Lessons To The World: Ajay Banga

Asheville: India has reached a stage where its development experience, particularly in digital public infrastructure and technology-driven agriculture, can offer useful lessons to other countries, World Bank President Ajay Banga said. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 Finance ...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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ED Conducts Searches In Maharashtra, 6 Other Regions Over Alleged Toll Fraud

Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, on Wednesday, September 2, launched search operations at 14 premises across multiple states and regions, including Maharashtra, as part of a money laundering investigation into alleged fraudulent toll collection at v...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Private courses held on public campus? Sydenham College faces state inquiry

Sydenham College faces an inquiry over alleged outsourcing of high-fee courses. The state ordered a probe into self-financed programs run by private entities. These courses potentially generate significant annual revenue using government infrastructure. Meanwhile, aided programs ...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 2, 2026

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SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 Released At sbi.co.in; Direct Link Here

SBI PO Prelims Result 2026: The SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 has been released by State Bank of India. Candidates who took the preliminary exam can view their results at sbi.co.in, SBI's official website. SBI PO Prelims Result 2026: Exam details On August 1 and 2, 2026, the prelimi...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Suryakumar Yadav Leaves Female Fan Smiling With Sweet Autograph Gesture | Video

Suryakumar Yadav once again gave fans a memorable moment after stopping to fulfil an autograph request from a female supporter. A video doing the rounds on social media showed the India batter taking a moment to interact with the fan before signing an autograph on her T-shirt. Th...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Markets Open Lower As Geopolitical Tensions Push Crude Oil Prices Higher

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Wednesday, September 2, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran pushed crude oil prices higher and triggered selling across sectors. The BSE Sensex opened 472.96 points, or 0.61 per cent, lower at 76,471.32. The NSE ...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

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Crowds, funds and competition: Why Mumbai’s Ganpati idols keep getting taller

In Mumbai, the tradition of Ganeshotsav is witnessing a remarkable rise in the height of idols, fueled by fierce competition among mandals to draw bigger crowds and boost advertising revenue. This escalation pressures sculptors to produce larger creations, leading to heightened c...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 2, 2026

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BEST cracks down on power theft, yet 78% of penalties go uncollected

BEST has booked thousands of electricity theft cases and assessed substantial fines. However, a large portion of these penalties remains uncollected by the undertaking. Offenders exploit loopholes and default on installment agreements to avoid payment. BEST faces a fiscal crisis ...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 2, 2026