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Hyderabad Politics Religion SSMtypes Telangana 

Foundation stone-laying ceremony for Mosque, Temple and Church at a time: Telangana Home Min

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

FREEDOM PRESS BUREAUHyderabad, June 28: Telangana State Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali on Monday asserted that the foundation of the

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Kerala Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Prithviraj draws attention to fake account in his daughter’s name

November 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10 (IANS) Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran has brought to notice a fake social media account created on behalf

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Diaspora Religion Togo 

Scenes from Hindu epics to adorn stone facade of Abu Dhabi temple

November 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Abu Dhabi, Nov 10 (IANS) The stone facade of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi will be adorned with

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NATIONAL Religion West Bengal 

We don’t need to prove we are patriotic, says Awadh’s royal descendant (IANS Special)

November 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) The royal descendant of Awadh, who got settled in Kolkata, recounts the patriotic lineage and participation

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

A mini-Deepotsav in Lucknow too

November 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) While Lord Ram’s Ayodhya will celebrate Diwali with a magnificent ‘Deepotsav’ by lighting 5.51 lakh earthen

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HEALTH/MEDICINE Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

Amidst strict Covid protocols, all set for new Sabarimala season

November 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (IANS) All arrangements, including strict Covid protocols, are in place for the annual two-month-long festival season of

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Human Interest/Society NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

UP CM to launch portal for virtual ‘Deepotsav’

November 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will launch a website this Diwali for a virtual

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Nritya Gopal Das complains of chest pain, referred to Lucknow hospital

November 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) Mahant Nritya Gopal Das on Monday complained of chest pain and breathlessness, following which he was

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

UP govt to develop Vindhyavasini temple corridor

November 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) After paying attention on the development of Ayodhya, construction of Kashi Vishwanath corridor and beautification of

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Chandramukhi: First big banner Marathi film since Covid outbreak starts shoot

November 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Makers Akshay Bardapurkar and Piiyush Singh have announced the kick-off of the production of Chandramukhi, the

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Maharashtra temples may reopen after Diwali, says Thackeray

November 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Amid the clamour for reopening of temples in Maharashtra during the Unlockdown phases, Chief Minister Uddhav

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Deepotsav at Ram Janmabhoomi site to add sparkle to Diwali

November 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya (UP), Nov 8 (IANS) After more than 500 years, earthern lamps will be lit to illuminate the Ram Janmabhoomi

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

New look Tirupati gets ready for re-opening

November 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 8 (IANS) The renovated Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district is likely to be ready in

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Muslim women perform ‘Karva Cahuth’, clerics frown

November 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 8 (IANS) Clerics in Deoband, the renowned Islamic seminary, have strongly disapproved of Muslim women in

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Religion Tamil Nadu 

Kamal Haasan turns 66: Daughters wish an ‘amazing father’

November 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 7 (IANS) Veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan on Saturday turned 66, and his star daughters and Akshara Shruti Haasan

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Bangladesh Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Religion 

Madrasa opens in Dhaka for transgender people

November 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dhaka, Nov 7 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Bangladesh, a madrasa has opened in Dhaka meant for members of

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Nidhhi Agerwal indulges in bathroom selfie shoot

November 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Actress Nidhhi Agerwal has shared a selfie she took in the bathroom before the mirror, and

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Namrata Shirodokar posts throwback pic of hubby Mahesh Babu, son

November 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 6 (IANS) Actress Namrata Shirodkar posted a throwback picture of her husband, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, and their

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Suriya: Real-life inspiration the wow factor of ‘Soorarai Pottru’

November 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 6 (IANS) Soorarai Pottru, starring Tamil superstar Suriya, takes inspiration from a true story, and that is what

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Delhi NATIONAL Religion 

Apply online for Haj 2021 from Nov 7 to Dec 10

November 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Haj Committee of India has issued the action plan for Haj pilgrimage 2021 with

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Delhi Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Sikhs fume over Pak’s Kartarpur shocker

November 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan — the man who is lecturing the world on breaking

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Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

After namaaz in UP temple, more cases of reading Hanuman Chalisa in mosques

November 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 6 (IANS) More cases of people reading ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ in mosques were coming to light, after

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Buddha Vanam to attract international tourists to Telangana

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Telangana is all set to add a major tourist attraction as Buddha Vanam project, billed as

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Right to religion includes right to convert, plea in SC seeks setting aside the Allahabad HC order

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking setting aside of

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Samantha Akkineni is ‘feeling good’

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 5 (IANS) South star Samantha Akkineni seems in a happy mood, going by her latest social media post.

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Suriya is very real in the film: ‘Soorarai Pottru’ director

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 5 (IANS) The Tamil film Soorarai Pottru drops digitally soon, and director Sudha Kongara cannot stop raving about

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Keerthy Suresh strives to keep up with challenges post Mahanati

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Keerthy Suresh has opened up about how life has changed after the success of Mahanati, which

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

‘No error’: SC bins Bishop Franco’s review plea for discharge

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court has dismissed the review petition filed by Bishop Franco Mulakkal seeking directions

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Bihar Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion 

Protest over Shivalinga desecration in Ranchi

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ranchi, Nov 5 (IANS) People staged protests on Thursday over the desecration of a Shivalinga in the Upper Bazaar locality

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Madhya Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Case against Cong MLA for anti-Macron protest in Bhopal

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhopal, Nov 5 (IANS) The Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led Madhya Pradesh government has finally taken action against Congress MLA Arif Masood,

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Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

2 held in Agra for painting ‘mazaar’ saffron

November 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agra, Nov 5 (IANS) Two persons have been arrested in Agra for allegedly painting a ‘mazaar’ saffron. The accused have

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Telugu thriller ‘Gatham’ actors helped behind camera too, says director

November 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) The team of Gatham, the upcoming Telugu thriller, worked as a family, says its director Kiran

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Shruti releases Kamal Haasan’s common display picture ahead of his birthday

November 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actress Shruti Haasan has unveiled common display image for her father, cine icon Kamal Haasan, ahead

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi to star in ’19(1)(a)’

November 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen and Indrajith Sukumaran will co-star in the upcoming Malayalam film, 19(1)(a), directed

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Mob vandalise Hindu temple in Karachi, Muslims come to rescue

November 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Karachi, Nov 4 (IANS) There has been yet another incident of extremist mobs targeting a Hindu temple in Pakistan. This

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Nidhhi Agerwal learns Tamil for new project

November 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Actress Nidhhi Agerwal, who is a popular name in Telugu cinema, is learning Tamil for her

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Namrata Shirodkar’s picture perfect post says marriages are made in heaven

November 3, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 3 (IANS) Actress Namrata Shirodkar shared a couple of throwback pictures to make her point that marriages are

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Dargah Aala Hazrat opposes cremation of Muslims

November 3, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bareilly (UP), Nov 3 (IANS) The grand mufti of the Dargah Aala Hazrat here has urged the governments of India

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Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

BJP MLA asks youth to pursue tit-for-tat policy on ‘love jihad’

November 3, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 3 (IANS) Sangeet Som, the BJP MLA from Sardhana in Meerut, has asked the Hindu youth

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Health camps, blood donations to mark Guru Tegh Bahadur’s birth anniv

November 3, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Planting of saplings, blood donation and medical camps are among special events slated to be

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India Politics Religion 

Special prayers for Kamala Harris in TN village

November 3, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) Special prayers were held at a temple in Tamil Nadu for the victory of Indian-origin Kamala

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Kashmera Shah to feature in Mahesh Manjrekar’s Marathi film

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Actress Kashmera Shah has started shooting for a Marathi film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The title

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Aravinnd Iyer: Most dishes at my place named after grandmoms

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Aravinnd Iyer, who stars in the new Kannada hit Bheemasena Nalamaharaja, says most dishes at his

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Religion West Bengal 

Soumitra Chatterjee remains critical, undergoes city angiography

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee’s health condition deteriorated since Sunday evening and the octogenarian thespian underwent city

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Suriya on playing ‘real-life hero’ in Soorarai Pottru

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Tamil superstar Suriya is all set to return in the film, Soorarai Pottru, and he says

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Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Poet Munawwar Rana booked for remarks on France

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 2 (IANS) A case has been registered against renowned poet Munawwar Rana at the Hazratganj police station for

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

4 booked in UP for offering ‘namaaz’ at temple

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 2 (IANS) The Mathura police have filed an FIR against four people after two of them

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Bangladesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Politics Religion 

Hindu homes attacked in B’desh city over rumours of FB post

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dhaka, Nov 2 (IANS) Three homes of Hindu residents in Bangladesh’s Cumilla city were vandalised and burned over rumours of

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Diplomacy NATIONAL New Delhi OPINION/COMMENTARY Religion 

France and Islam

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

The French attacks on Islam and its Prophet are nothing new, we only have to peep a little bit into

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Himachal Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Rare congregation to pacify anger of Kullu gods

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 2 (IANS) Devotees look for divine intervention to pacify the anger of gods and goddesses over

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Religion 

SC turns down Babri judge’s plea to continue his security

November 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday denied extending the personal security of special judge S.K. Yadav,

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Hyderabad NATIONAL National/Politics New Delhi New Delhi Politics Religion SSMtypes 

Hindu Sena defaces India Islamic Cultural Centre sign board as ‘Terrorist Centre’

November 1, 2020June 23, 2021 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

TFP/ Syed Sufwan Mohiuddin New Delhi, Nov 1: Activists of the right-wing organization, Hindu Sena defaced the signboard of the

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Give capital punishment in love jihad cases: Akhara Parishad

November 1, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Prayagraj (UP), Nov 1 (IANS) A day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that his government would make

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Inter-faith couples worried over Yogi’s ‘love jihad’ remark (IANS Special)

November 1, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 1 (IANS) A day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that his government would make a

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Director Karthik explains title of ‘Bheemasena Nalamaharaja’

October 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Director Karthik Saragur has shared some insights on how he arrived at the title of his

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Revival of India’s cultural heritage at Ayodhya started by Patel: PM

October 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Paying tributes to India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 145th birth anniversary

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Plea in SC raises Kashi-Mathura issue, challenges 1991 law

October 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of a 1991

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Goa Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Goa Prof accused of slandering Hindu religion, claims harassment

October 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Oct 31 (IANS) Shilpa Singh, an assistant professor at a Goa law college has been accused of allegedly slandering

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Politics Religion Saudi Arabia 

Saudi man arrested for crashing car into Grand Mosque gate

October 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 31 (IANS) A Saudi Arabian man, who crashed his car into one of the gates of the Grand

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

K’taka celebrates Eid on a subdued note

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 30 (IANS) Id-Miladunnabi, was celebrated across the state on Friday with devotion but on a subdued note owing

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Filmmaker Kiran Reddy opens up about Telugu thriller ‘Gatham’

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The trailer of the Telugu film Gatham is out, and it promises a lot of thrills.

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion West Bengal 

Low-key Laxmi Puja celebrations in Bengal

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) The occasion of Laxmi Puja was celebrated on a low-key note in West Bengal on Friday

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Religion West Bengal 

Soumitra Chatterjee’s health shows marginal improvement, but still critical

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee’s health condition showed marginal improvement on Friday, but still remained critical,

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Virtual meetings, low-key celebrations mark Milad in Hyderabad

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Virtual meetings and low-key celebrations marked Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, on Friday. Processions,

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor begins taking shape

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Varanasi, Oct 30 (IANS) The ambitious Kashi Vishwanath corridor project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started taking shape and

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Geetu Mohandas-helmed ‘Moothon’ to close Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The Geetu Mohandas-helmed atmospheric crime drama, Moothon, will conclude the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM)

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Andhra Guv, Jagan extend ‘Eid-Milad-un-Nabi’ greetings

October 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Oct 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, and Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday extended

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

President greets nation on Eid Milad-un-Nabi

October 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted the nation on Milad-un-Nabi, which will be observed on

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Kajal Aggarwal shares glimpse of her Mehndi ceremony

October 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actress Kajal Aggarwal has shared a stunning picture from her pre-wedding festivities. In the picture, we

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Namrata Shirodkar shares tips for a perfect lazy day

October 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Actress Namrata Shirodkar has given tips on how to make a lazy day into a perfect

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Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Pak’s religious council recommends opening of Saidpur village Hindu temple

October 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The issue of constructing a Hindu temple in the heart Islamabad, an issue that was opposed

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Covid curbs during Eid gatherings in Karnataka

October 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Karnataka has imposed restrictions on processions and programmes on Eid Milad on Friday to avoid large

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HEALTH/MEDICINE Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Devotees ill after consuming ‘prasadam’ at Karnataka temple

October 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mandya (Karnataka), Oct 28 (IANS) Nearly 100 devotees fell sick after allegedly consuming ‘prasadam’ (consecrated food) distributed at a temple

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Karnataka Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Aravinnd Iyer opens up on new Kannada film Bheemasena Nalamaharaja

October 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) Actor Aravinnd Iyer will be seen in the upcoming Kannada film, Bheemasena Nalamaharaja. The actor opened

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion West Bengal 

Actor Soumitra Chatterjee remains on ventilator support

October 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Veteran Bengali Actor Soumitra Chatterjee’s health condition continued to remain critical and he would undergo two

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Latvian rapper Five-O raps for Tamil film Polladha Ulagin Bayangara Game

October 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Latvian rapper Five-O has lent his vocal prowess for the upcoming Tamil film, Polladha Ulagin Bayangara

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Delhi Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Mani Ratnam, Jayendra Panchapakesan back anthology aiding Covid-hit Tamil film workers

October 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan have united to present the Tamil anthology film Navarasa,

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

‘Not our area of expertise’: SC to plea to define religion

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea by an octogenarian, who sought

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Kannada film Bheemasena Nalamaharaja captures scenic beauty of home state

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Director Karthik Saragur, who is gearing up for the release of Bheemasena Nalamaharaja, says the visually

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Politics Religion Saudi Arabia 

Saudi to allow entry of foreign pilgrims from Sunday

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 27 (IANS) Saudi Arabia will allow foreign pilgrims, between the age of 18 and 50, to enter the

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Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion Terrorism 

7 killed, 123 hurt in Peshawar madrasa blast (Ld)

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Peshawar, Oct 27 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and 123 others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED)

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL New Delhi Religion 

Covid puts pause on highly revered Himachal deity’s winter sojourn

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sissu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 27 (IANS) The highly revered presiding deity in the Himalayan terrain of Lahaul Valley in Himachal

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Human Interest/Society Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Religion 

How Manzoor Allie became Kashmir’s ‘Manzoor Pencil’

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Oct 27 (IANS) Finding mention in Prime Minister, Narendra Modis ‘Mann Ki Baat has brought the 45-year-old Manzoor Ahmad

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Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion Terrorism 

7 dead, 70 injured in Peshawar madrasa blast

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Peshwar, Oct 27 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and 70 others injured during a blast at a madrasa

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Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra NATIONAL Religion 

All parties betrayed Muslims, minorities, marginalised sections: Noorjehan Niaz

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) The Muslims and minorities in India have been “let down” by all political parties since Independence

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ayodhya to be developed as ‘eco-friendly’ city

October 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Oct 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath plans to develop the temple town of Ayodhya as an

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Marathi film ‘Habaddi’ is local yet universal: Director Nachiket Samant

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Film director Nachiket Samant is experiencing a double dose of satisfaction. His Hindi rom-com Comedy Couple

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

‘Flowers’ made of Rs 1.11 cr offered at Telangana temple

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) The Kanyaka Parameswari temple in Telangana has been decorated with origami flowers made of currency notes

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Karthi Sivakumar unveils first look of Sulthan

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) Tamil star Karthi Sivakumar on Monday shared a glimpse of his look in the upcoming film

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Defence/Security Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

India has never gone to war for selfish reasons: NSA Doval

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Rishikesh, Oct 26 (IANS) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said that India has never gone to war with

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Raveena Tandon turns 46, shares her look in KGF 2 on birthday

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Raveena Tandon turned 46 on Monday, and the actress presented her first look in the upcoming

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Soorarai Pottru trailer out, Suriya calls it a special film

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) Actor-producer Suriya says his upcoming Tamil film Soorarai Pottru is a special one, and the makers

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Demarcate cremation and burial grounds: BJP MP

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Unnao (UP), Oct 26 (IANS) BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj has once again stirred up a controversy, saying demarcation for cremation

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Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Imran slams Macron for ‘creating further polarisation’

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 26 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has slammed French President Emmnanel Macron over his remarks on Islamophobia,

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Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Man cuts off tongue in UP’s Banda, offers it to Goddess

October 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Banda (UP), Oct 26 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old man chopped off his tongue, as an offering to

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Mysuru readies for subdued Dasara finale amid Covid

October 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru, Oct 25 (IANS) The world-famous victory procession of caparisoned elephants (jamboo savari) to mark triumph of good over evil

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Mysuru prince worships armoury, royal treasures on Dasara

October 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru, Oct 25 (IANS) Marking the ninth day (Navami) of Dasara, Mysuru’s tutular head Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodiyar on Sunday

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Telugu states celebrate Dussehra on a subdued note

October 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad/Vijayawada, Oct 25 (IANS) Dussehra was celebrated across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday with devotion but on a subdued

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Mathura’s Banke Bihari temple reopens

October 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (IANS) The famous Banke Bihari temple in Mathura reopened for devotees on Sunday adhering to

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Saraswat Brahmins want ban on burning of Ravan’s effigies

October 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (IANS) The Saraswat Brahmin community in Mathura has sought a ban on the practice of

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Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

A temple where Ravan is worshipped on Dusshera

October 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (IANS) Even as the rest of India prepares to burn effigies of Ravan as a

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Yogi performs ‘Kanya Pujan’ in Gorakhnath temple

October 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Gorakhpur, Oct 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday performed the ‘Kanya Pujan’ ceremony in the Gorakhnath

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

‘Ayodhya’s Ramlila seen by over 10 cr viewers on various platforms’

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Oct 24 (IANS) The organisers of star-studded virtual Ramlila going on in Ayodhya have claimed that the numbers of

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NATIONAL Orissa Religion 

Redevelopment of Puri Swargadwar by March 2021

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) The redevelopment work of Swargadwar crematorium project in Puri will be completed by March 2021, said

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Delhi NATIONAL Religion 

Eerie silence, no ‘pushpanjali’, home delivered ‘bhog’ in Delhi

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) While Durga Puja pandals have come up here and there in some areas of Delhi

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NATIONAL Religion West Bengal 

Durga Puja celebrations in full-swing amid strict Covid guidelines

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) Celebrations of Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Bengali’s, are in full-swing across the state

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Human Interest/Society NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

UP children develop virtual device to celebrate Dussehra amid Covid-19

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Varanasi, Oct 24 (IANS) Children in the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh have devised a ‘Smart Ravana’ to

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Goa HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

Take right precautions in battle against Covid-19: Goa CM

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Oct 24 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in his message to the state on the eve of Dussehra

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

UP CM extends ‘Ashtami’ and ‘Navami’ greetings

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Oct 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended greetings to the people on the auspicious

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HEALTH/MEDICINE Himachal Pradesh Human Interest/Society NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Lockdown for 240 deities too amid Kullu Dussehra festivities

October 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 24 (IANS) Coronavirus pandemic has affected not only mere mortals, but also the divine: Over 240

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Assam NATIONAL Religion 

Amid Covid spread, rain dampens Durga Puja spirit in NE

October 23, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Guwahati/Agartala, Oct 23 (IANS) Amid Covid-19 spread, the five-day long Durga Puja festivity was dampened by rain across the northeastern

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Nayanthara’s ‘Mookuthi Aman’ set for OTT release

October 23, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) The Tamil devotional drama, Mookuthi Aman, starring Nayanthara, has been confirmed for a digital release. The

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Prabhas turns 41: Wishes pour in from fans, friends, colleagues

October 23, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Oct 23 (IANS) Telugu superstar Prabhas turned 41 on Friday, and wishes poured in from industry colleagues, friends and

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Prabhas turns 41: Makers unveil musical motion poster of actor’s next

October 23, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Telugu superstar Prabhas turned 41 on Friday, and the makers of his upcoming release, Radhe Shyam,

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

‘BHOG’ to ensure hygiene of ‘prasad’ at religious places in UP

October 23, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has launched ‘Blissful Hygienic Offering to God’ (BHOG) project

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Karnataka Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja’s wife gives birth to baby boy

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 22 (IANS) Meghana Raj, wife of late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, has given birth to a baby boy.

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Place barricades 10 m before Delhi mosque’s entrance: HC

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) In order to ensure devotees are not obstructed, the Delhi High Court has asked police

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Samantha Akkineni is busy selecting her festive wardrobe

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 22 (IANS) South star Samantha Akkineni loves dolling up, going by her latest post on social media. Samantha,

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Jr. NTR’s look from RRR unveiled

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 22 (IANS) Filmmaker SS Rajamouli and the team of the upcoming film, RRR, on Thursday unveiled the first

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Lavanya Tripathi is back on the sets

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Southern cinema actress Lavanya Tripathi has resumed work, according to her latest social media post. Lavanya

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Togo 

G20 Interfaith Forum advocates political space for faith leaders

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

The Forum stressed on the importance of role, which could be played by religious leaders in resolving many global issues.

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Delhi NATIONAL Religion 

Asian Paints ad of Mini’s ‘Pujo at home’ melts a million hearts

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The raging pandemic that requires physical distancing and the Durga Puja which mandates social bonding

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

‘Deepotsav’ in Ayodhya to be grander sans public presence

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Oct 22 (IANS) The annual ‘Deepotsav’ programme in Ayodhya on the eve of Diwali, will not be scaled down

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Andhra Pradesh ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Hyderabad Mayor, Deputy offers prayers to calm Musi River

October 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 22 (IANS) With Hyderabad witnessing one of the worst floods in its history, the city’s Mayor and Deputy

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Goa NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Covid-19: No procession during Milad-un-Nabi in Goa

October 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Oct 21 (IANS) Processions in Goa on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi have been banned by the Association of All

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

I would join the divine celebrations, Modi tweets in Bangla

October 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tweeted in Bangla to declare that he would virtually

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Andhra CM offers silken robe to Vijayawada Kanakadurga deity

October 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vijayawada, Oct 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday offered a silken raiment to the

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion West Bengal 

Calcutta HC softens stand, allow more members in pandals

October 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 21 (IANS) A day ahead of Mahasashti, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday partially relaxed its order in

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Goa NATIONAL Religion 

Panaji bans large effigies of demon Narakasura during Diwali

October 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Oct 21 (IANS) In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Panaji Corporation has decided to ban large effigies of

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Human Interest/Society Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan Religion 

‘If I were PM for one day, I would ban burqa & hijab’ (Ld)

October 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Oct 21 (IANS) Reshma Khan, the Programme Head at the All India Radio-Akashvani, represents the voice of progressive women

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan Religion 

‘If I were PM for one day, I would ban burqa & hijab’

October 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Oct 21 (IANS) Reshma Khan, the Programme Head at the All India Radio-Akashvani, represents the voice of progressive women

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Karnataka NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Society to decide if Mathura-Kashi should’ve mosque or temple: CT Ravi

October 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hubballi (Karnataka), Oct 20 (IANS) BJP national general secretary C.T. Ravi said on Tuesday that the society would decide if

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Madhavan completes aromatic non-hybrid coconut project in Tamil Nadu

October 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) R. Madhavan has completed his coconut growing project in Palani, Tamil Nadu. The actor took to

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Politics Religion United Kingdom 

French authorities to close Paris mosque in crackdown on extremism

October 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

London, Oct 20 (IANS) A well-known mosque in a northern suburb of Paris is going to be shut down by

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Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Politics Religion 

Conversion of Hindu girls can’t be considered forced: Pak Senator

October 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 20 (IANS) In a shocking statement made by none other than the head of Pakistans parliamentary committee on

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion West Bengal 

No ‘Dhunuchi naach’, no ‘Sindur-khela’ for Sonagachi sex workers this year

October 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) Life has never been like it is in year 2020 for around 15,000 commercial sex workers

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Flags removed at UP pandal, police finds ‘children’s play’

October 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 20 (IANS) There were a few hours of tension in a Pratapgarh district area after flags

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Delhi NATIONAL Religion 

Corona is the new Mahishasura in Delhi’s subdued Durga Puja

October 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) In times of the pandemic, evil has attained a new face — coronavirus. Hence, the

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Preparations to start soon for Haj 2021, says Centre

October 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Centre on Monday said that Haj 2021 will depend on the national and international

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Delhi HEALTH/MEDICINE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

SC to Maha govt: Can Nanded Gurudwara procession be held at 5 a.m.?

October 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra government to examine whether the Nanded Gurudwara

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Diaspora Diplomacy Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Pakistan Religion 

Pak invites Indian Sikhs for Guru Nanak’s 551st birth anniversary

October 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) The Pakistan government has sent out invitations to Indian Sikhs to attend celebrations marking the 551st

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Delhi HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

Avoid fasting: Doc’s advice to high-risk Covid candidates

October 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) As the festive season begins with the coronavirus pandemic still lingering, doctors have advised people

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Bankey Bihari temple shut ‘indefinitely’ due to huge crowds

October 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 19 (IANS) The famous Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan will remain shut ‘indefinitely’ from Monday, barely

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Ban on tourists visiting Covid-hit Mysuru lifted for Dasara

October 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru, Oct 18 (IANS) Ban on tourists visiting Covid-hit Mysuru lifted to enable tourists enter the cultural city of palaces

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Assam Defence/Security NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Tension on 2 inter-state borders in NE; shops, houses burnt

October 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Silchar (Assam)/Aizawl/Agartala, Oct 18 (IANS) The situation on the Assam-Mizoram border took an ugly turn in the past 48 hours

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Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

Supreme head of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church passes away

October 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18 (IANS) Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, the supreme head of the Thiruvalla headquartered Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church

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Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

UP priest faked attack to grab land, 7 held

October 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 18 (IANS) Gonda police have arrested seven persons after it was revealed that priest Samrat Das

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

TTD made no investments in govt securities, weighed options

October 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tirupati, Oct 18 (IANS) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) did not make investments in government securities but examined such an

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Teerthodbhava conducted in subdued manner in Kodagu

October 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Madikeri (Karnataka), Oct 17 (IANS) Amid fears of the Covid-19 pandemic and vedic chants reverberating across the Brahmagiri foothills, hundreds

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Cong accuses Maha BJP of ‘insulting’ Vajpayee, Modi

October 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Hitting out at the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party for a party MLA’s demand to shut down

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Tamannaah thanks doctors, hospital staff after Covid recovery

October 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Southern star Tamannaah Bhatia on Saturday expressed words of gratitude for the doctors, nurses and staff

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Dasara Mahotsavam commences in Vijayawada

October 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vijayawada, Oct 17 (IANS) The Dasara Mahotsavam commenced in the city on Saturday at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Tripura 

Rebuilding temple: Security stepped up along Tripura-Mizoram border

October 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala/Aizawl, Oct 17 (IANS) Tripura and Mizoram beefed up security and promulgated prohibitory orders, even as the Tripura authorities stopped

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Prabhas’ birthday plans: Star to make announcement about new film ‘Radhe Shyam’

October 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Telugu superstar Prabhas turns 41 on October 23 and he will celebrate his birthday with a

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

NGOs challenge Uttarakhand HC verdict in Char Dham matter

October 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Appeals have been moved in the Supreme Court challenging the Uttarakhand High Court verdict, which

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Karthi Sivakumar starts dubbing for ‘Sulthan’

October 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Oct 16 (IANS) Tamil star Karthi Sivakumar has resumed work and started dubbing for his new film, Sulthan. Karthi

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Business/Economy Delhi NATIONAL Religion 

Potters hope business booms due to Deepawali, India-China dispute

October 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, while many industries have suffered major economic blows, there are some

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Tamannaah Bhatia is taking baby steps back to stamina

October 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who has recovered from Covid-19, is taking baby steps at regaining stamina. Tamannaah

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Mathura court admits Krishna Janmabhoomi plea

October 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura (UP), Oct 16 (IANS) A local court in Mathura on Friday admitted a plea that seeks to remove a

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Covid casts its shadow on Navratri in Lucknow this year

October 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Oct 16 (IANS) Devotees above 65 years of age and children below 10 years of age will not be

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Karnataka NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Tourist spots in Covid-hit Mysuru to be shut for Dasara fest

October 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru, Oct 16 (IANS) Tourist spots in and around Covid-hit Mysuru in Karnataka would remain shut from October 17 to

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Triple talaq: Delhi HC notice to govt on plea challenging penalty

October 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response over a petition filed by a

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Religion West Bengal 

Soumitra Chatterjee’s health condition marginally improves

October 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee’s health condition has marginally improved in the last 24-hours after the

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Director Zakariya Mohammed decodes how he made ‘ Halal Love Story’

October 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Director Zakariya Mohammed opened up about his new film, the Malayalam comedy drama Halal Love Story,

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

K’taka issues guidelines to firecracker sellers ahead of Deepavali

October 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued Deepavali guidelines for sale of crackers, which makes it mandatory

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion West Bengal 

PIL filed in Calcutta HC seeks deferment of Durga Puja

October 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday seeking deferment

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ New Delhi Politics Religion 

Ravi Kishan wants separate Censor Board for Bhojpuri films

October 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Gorakhpur (UP), Oct 14: Actor-turned-politician Ravi Kishan will now raise the issue of vulgarity in Bhojpuri films in Parliament and

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Yogi to attend Ramlila in Ayodhya

October 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Oct 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will witness the star-studded Ramlila at Laxman Qila in Ayodhya.

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Delhi Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Kalyani Priyadarshan opens up on shooting sans ‘comfort crew’

October 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) South star Kalyani Priyadarshan says she found it liberating to work on her upcoming Tamil

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Malayalam comedy ‘Halal Love Story’ about a religious group out making a film

October 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) The upcoming Malayalam film, Halal Love Story, is about the co-existence of two sets of diverse

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Chandan Roy Sanyal excited about his Bengali film releasing in theatres

October 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal is excited about his Bengali thriller Rowkto Rohoshyo arriving in theatres soon.

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Delhi NATIONAL Religion 

Tanishq & Tata face ire for pulling down ad after boycott calls

October 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Tanishq by Titan has been slammed by Twitterati for withdrawing the advertisement for a jewellery

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ HEALTH/MEDICINE Religion West Bengal 

Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee continues to remain ‘critical’

October 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who is battling with Covid-19 at Belle Vue Hospital in Kolkata,

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Delhi Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Another Hindu temple vandalized, Pak spiralling down dangerous path

October 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) In June, a Hindu temple was converted into a mosque in Golarchi, Sindh. Along with

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Maha Guv, CM in unholy row over temples reopening

October 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) In an unprecedented development, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray were engaged

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Human Interest/Society NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Muslim leader’s ‘rasam pagdi’ irks UP clerics

October 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 13 (IANS) The “Rasam Pagdi” ceremony organised by the family of former MP Rasheed Masood, who

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Religion 

Devotees throng ancient K’taka temple for special service

October 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mangaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Hundreds of devotees on Monday thronged the ancient Kukke Subrahmanya temple in Dakshina Kannada district to

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Shruti Hassan: Learned to love in new way in 2020

October 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Actress and singer-songwriter Shruti Hassan talks of evolving as a person this year, adding that she

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

‘Can’t say be veg or non-veg’: SC junks PIL to ban ‘halal

October 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said it cannot determine who can be a vegetarian or

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Kerala Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Malayalam star Tovino Thomas discharged from hospital after stunt injury

October 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) Malayalam star Tovino Thomas recently got discharged from hospital, after medical care following an injury he

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Delhi HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

As Durga Puja and Ramleela near, DDMA issues fresh guidelines

October 11, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) With Durga Puja round the corner and heralding the festival season, the Delhi Disaster Management

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Sikh guard’s arrest: DSGMC delegation in Kolkata to meet Guv

October 11, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) In the wake of ‘manhandling’ and arrest of a Sikh security guard of a BJP

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Man arrested in Pak for vandalising temple

October 11, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS) A man has been arrested in Pakistan’s Sindh province for vandalising a makeshift Hindu temple, a

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Diaspora Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Peshawar HC strikes down auction of ancient gurdwara’s portion

October 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Peshwar, Oct 10 (IANS) The Peshawar High Court has struck down the auction of a portion of the ancient Gurdwara

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Assam Education NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Assam to close down all state-run madrasas, Sanskrit tols

October 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Guwahati, Oct 10 (IANS) The Assam government will close down all state-run madrasas and Sanskrit tols (schools) as it can’t

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Karnataka pontiff Shivalinga dies of Covid

October 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru, Oct 9 (IANS) Shivalinga swami, the pontiff of Medini mutt in Karnataka’s Mysuru, has died of Covid-19 at a

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Demand to develop Bithoor as sister city of Ayodhya

October 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 9 (IANS) More than two months of waiting for a response on a letter to Uttar

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Malayalam star Kani Kusruti: Actors should be given equal opportunities

October 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Malayalam actress Kani Kusruti wants a system in place that lets artistes get equal opportunities, irrespective

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Delhi Diaspora Human Interest/Society Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Same sex couple moves Delhi HC for legal recognition of marriage

October 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has referred, to a division bench, a plea filed by a

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Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Covid effect: K’taka bans public entry in Hasanamba temple

October 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hassan, Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies minister K. Gopalaiah on Thursday announced that the state government was

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Tamil filmmaker Vijay Sri G wants statutory warning for rape scenes in films

October 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil director Vijay Sri G. says it should be made mandatory for filmmakers to show a

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Kannada superstar Yash resumes shooting for ‘KGF 2’

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Kannada superstar Yash has started shooting for the sequel of KGF. Shooting for the much-hyped film

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Orissa Religion 

Odisha govt initiates process for reopening of major temples

October 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday asked major temple administrations of the state under endowment to prepare

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Religion 

Senior Andhra IAS officer Jawahar Reddy appointed TTD EO

October 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Oct 8 (IANS) Senior Andhra Pradesh IAS officer K. S. Jawahar Reddy has been appointed as the executive officer

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

‘Grand Bell’ for Ram Mandir arrives in Ayodhya from Rameswaram

October 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya (UP), Oct 7 (IANS) A Ram Rath Yatra, that wheeled off from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram on September 17, reached

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ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Goa NATIONAL Religion 

Goa Church urges Catholics to conduct cleaning drive

October 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Oct 7 (IANS) Goa’s influential Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday urged the state’s Catholics to conduct beach cleaning and

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Bihar HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

Jharkhand temples to open from Thursday with precautions

October 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ranchi, Oct 7 (IANS) After a gap of nearly seven months, temples in Jharkhand will open for devotees from Thursday.

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Education Politics Religion United Kingdom 

Publisher withdraws British schoolbook linking Hinduism with terrorism

October 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

London, Oct 7 (IANS) A British GCSE religious studies workbook has been scrapped from a schools website and withdrawn by

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Yogi to participate in Dusshera events at Gorakhpur temple

October 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) Oct 7 (IANS) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will participate in all important rituals of the Vijayadashmi

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Karnataka NATIONAL Politics Religion 

K’taka plans to impose curbs on devotees during Cauvery Theerthodbhava

October 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Madikeri (Karnataka), Oct 7 (IANS) Karnataka Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar announced on Tuesday that the state government is seriously

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Samantha Akkineni posts wedding anniversary wish for hubby Naga Chaitanya

October 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Telugu star couple Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya have completed three years of marriage. On Tuesday,

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Andhra Pradesh Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ ENTERTAINMENT Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Telugu biggie ‘RRR’ resumes shooting

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 6 (IANS) The team of the much-hyped SS Rajamouli directorial film, RRR, has resumed shooting. The mega-budget Telugu

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ ENTERTAINMENT Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Kajal Aggarwal to tie the knot on October 30

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Popular actress of southern films, Kajal Aggarwal, is all set to marry entrepreneur Gautam Kitchlu on

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Kerala NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Kerala govt to consult Sabarimala ‘tantri’ on online darshan

October 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) An expert committee formed to plan the upcoming Sabarimala temple festival season has recommended online ‘darshan’

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Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Lahore HC acquits convict in blasphemy case

October 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lahore, Oct 6 (IANS) A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench has acquitted a convict who

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Tamannaah discharged from Hyderabad hospital, to live in isolation

October 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Tamannaah Bhatia, who recently tested Covd positive, has been discharged from the local hospital she was

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Offerings in Tirumala bounce back on Sunday after Covid lull

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tirupati, Oct 5 (IANS) The Tirumala temple income has bounced back on Sunday, the highest in the recent past, after

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ ENTERTAINMENT Hyderabad Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Telangana 

Vijay Deverakonda reveals how he escapes ‘abnormalcy of being an actor’

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda has revealed how he runs away from what he terms as the

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Immigration/Law/Rights Other Sports Religion SPORTS United States 

Athlete with hijab disqualified from volleyball match in US

October 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Oct 5 (IANS) A high school volleyball player in the US’ Tennessee was disqualified for wearing a hijab

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Politics Religion Saudi Arabia 

First pilgrims arrive at Mecca’s Grand Mosque after 6 months

October 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Oct 4 (IANS) Mecca’s Grand Mosque on Sunday opened its doors to the first group of pilgrims performing Umrah

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat arrives in Tirupati for Saturday prayers

October 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tirupati, Oct 2 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has reached Tirupati on Friday along with his wife

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Bihar NATIONAL Religion 

J’khand allows reopening of religious sites; permits Durga Puja with curbs

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ranchi, Oct 2 (IANS) People of Jharkhand heaved a sigh of relief as the state government finally announced reopening of

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Yogi allows Durga Puja celebrations in UP

October 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Oct 2 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government has finally allowed Durga Puja celebrations with established safety protocols under the

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

On Allu Ramalingaiah’s 99th birth anniversary, family inaugurates Allu Studios

October 1, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (IANS) To honour late Telugu actor Allu Ramalingaiah on his 99th birth anniversary, his grandsons — actors

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Prakash Raj, Kalki Koechlin in Tamil anthology film ‘Paava Kadhaigal’

October 1, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Actress Kalki Koechlin has bagged a new Tamil film, titled Paava Kadhaigal. The upcoming project is

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Tamil Nadu 

Babri demolition case: TN Thowheed Jamaat to protest against verdict

October 1, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaat (TNTJ) will protest across the state against the Lucknow CBI Special

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Andhra seer welcomes Babri demolition case verdict

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Visakhapatnam, Sep 30 (IANS) City-based Swaroopanandendra Swamy of Visakha Sri Sarada Peetham on Wednesday welcomed the acquittal of all 32

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion Tamil Nadu 

Hindu Munnani founder Ramagopalan succumbs to Covid-19

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Hindu Munnani founder Ramagopalan (94) succumbed to Covid-19 at a private hospital here on Wednesday, said

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

UP court dismisses plea on Krishna Janmabhoomi

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 30 (IANS) A civil court in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Rajnath, Shivraj, RSS welcome Babri demolition case verdict

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Bhopal, Sep 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Muslim Personal Law Board to challenge Babri verdict in HC

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said that it will appeal against the special

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

All Babri demolition accused acquitted as act was ‘spontaneous’ (Ld)

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) A Special CBI court hearing the Babri mosque demolition case of December 6, 1992, acquitted all

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Nepal Politics Religion 

Nepal allocates 40 acres for Ayodhyapuri Dham

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Sep 30 (IANS) In a controversial move that could further irk India and its ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, a

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

SP, Cong urge Yogi to allow Durga Puja pandals in UP

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party and the Congress in Uttar Pradesh have asked the Yogi Adityanath government to

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

What the Babri demolition case is all about?

September 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Babri demolition case has lost much its steam after the Supreme Court, on November 9,

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Covid-19 is challenge to mental health: Sri Sri

September 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agra, Sep 29 (IANS) The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis with far-reaching social and economic repercussions and one

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

VHP occupied for 3 yrs, prime focus not on ‘liberating’ Kashi & Mathura

September 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Come October 15 when the All India Akhara Parishad, an apex body, will meet in

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Congress slams Yogi for not allowing Durga Puja ‘pandals’ in UP

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Ahead of Durga Puja which is slated for the last week of October, the Congress

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Makers of Big B-starrer ‘AB Aani CD’ to start shoot for new Marathi film (2nd Ld)

September 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) After massive success on OTT of the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer AB Aani CD, filmmaker Akshay Bardapurkar once

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Delhi Human Interest/Society NATIONAL Religion 

Delhi set to witness a lacklustre Durga Puja

September 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) One of the most popular festivals in the national capital — Durga Puja — in

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Makers of Big B-starrer ‘Ab Aani CD’ to start shoot for new Marathi film

September 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Makers of the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Marathi comedy, Ab Aani CD, are all set to start shooting

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HEALTH/MEDICINE Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

Sabarimala festival season to be held but with lesser pilgrims

September 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) The annual two-month-long festival season of the famed Sabarimala temple will be held, but with very

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Lavanya Trpathi is a ‘drama queen’!

September 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) South actress Lavanya Tripathi has tagged herself as a drama queen. In a couple of new

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Maharashtra NATIONAL Religion 

Andhra temple crimes not linked: DGP

September 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Sep 28 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh DGP Damodar Gautam Sawang on Monday said that crimes reported from different temples across

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ ENTERTAINMENT Hyderabad Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Telangana 

Ram Charan completes 13 years as actor, says he ‘cherished every bit of it’

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Telugu star Ram Charan completed 13 years as an actor on Monday. He says while he

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Vijay Deverakonda teams up with Telugu hitmaker Sukumar, promises ‘memorable cinema’

September 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda looks forward to working with filmmaker Sukumar, and promises memorable cinema to

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Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Pak Hindu Council to move ICJ in Jodhpur killing

September 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC), has called on the Imran Kha

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Now politics begin over Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura

September 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Two days after a civil suit was filed in a Mathura court, seeking ownership of the

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Andhra begins new chariot construction for Antarvedi temple

September 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Antarvedi (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 27 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government started the new chariot construction work for the Antarvedi Sri

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Karnataka Lifestyle/Fashion Religion SPORTS 

Handshake with SPB an unforgettable memory: Venkatesh Shanmugam

September 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Indian football legend Venkatesh Shanmugam has paid a rich tribute to SP Balasubrahmanyam, saying the famed

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Maharashtra Religion 

Rajinikanth remembers SPB: You have been my voice for many years

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Tamil superstar Rajinikanth expressed grief at the demise of legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam on Friday, and

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Kerala Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Mohanlal joins the unit of ‘Drishyam 2’

September 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 25 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has joined the unit of his upcoming film, Drishyam 2. The 60-year-old veteran

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Tamannaah opens up on her role in Telugu remake of ‘Andhadhun’

September 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Actress Tamannah Bhatia is excited to reprise the role of Tabu in the Telugu remake of

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Jagan govt should not violate temples’ traditions: TDP

September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Sep 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Bonda Umamaheshwara Rao on Thursday warned the state’s

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Telangana prohibits registration of Waqf properties

September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (IANS) In a major move for protection of Waqf properties, the Telangana government has prohibited their registration

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NATIONAL Politics Religion West Bengal 

No Durga Puja immersion carnival on Red Road this year: Mamata

September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Sep 24 (IANS) Amid the coronavirus scare, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday that no Durga

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NATIONAL Politics Religion West Bengal 

Mamata announces Durga Puja guidelines amid Covid

September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Sep 24 (IANS) Bringing much-awaited relief to scores of people, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced

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Andhra Pradesh Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Telugu star Varun Konidela tries cooking, sister says it’s ‘nice’

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 24 (IANS) Telugu star Varun Tej Konidela tried his hands at cooking, and his sister Niharika Konidela likes

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Saiee Manjrekar signs Mahesh Babu-produced bilingual ‘Major’

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Actress Saiee Manjrekar has signed her second film after Dabangg 3. She will be seen in

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Jagan, Yedi participate in Tirupati celebrations

September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy along with his Karnataka counterpart B.S.

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Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Pak Sufi organisation transfers Sikh manuscripts to gurdwara

September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Sep 24 (IANS) After 90 years of safekeeping, a Pakistani Sufi organisation has transferred 110-year old copies of rare

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Ambaji temple area to be developed as pilgrimage site

September 24, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Gandhinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) The Gujarat Assembly unanimously passed a bill in the ongoing five-day Monsoon session, for setting up

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Andhra CM presents silken raiments to Lord Venkateshwara

September 23, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Sep 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy participated in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Urvashi Rautela gives a peek into her role in Telugu film ‘Black Rose’

September 23, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Urvashi Rautela has given a sneak peek into the character she plays in her upcoming Telugu

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion West Bengal 

Bengali star Nusrat Jahan mulls legal action against video chat app using her photo

September 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Bengali actress and Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan has threatened legal action against a video chatting

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Telugu actress Tanya Desai to be seen in Hindi thriller series ‘Crackdown’

September 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Telugu actress Tanya Desai will be seen in the upcoming Hindi series, Crackdown, by Apoorva Lakhia.

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ayodhya mosque may be square shaped

September 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Sep 21 (IANS) The Dhannipur mosque that will come up in Ayodhya in lieu of the demolished Babri mosque,

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

TTD for not adhering to traditions : Naidu

September 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Sep 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh opposition leader and TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam

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Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

Kerala: Battle over St Mary’s Church Manarcad intensifies (Ld)

September 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kottayam, Sep 19 (IANS) The ongoing factional feud in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is all set to take a

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Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

Battle over Malankara Orthodox Syrina Church intensifies

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kottayam, Sep 19 (IANS) The ongoing factional feud in the , Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, is all set to take

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ART/CULTURE/BOOKS Bihar NATIONAL Religion 

Bihar: Covid-19 shadow on famous ‘Malamas’ fair in Rajgir

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rajgir (Bihar), Sep 19 (IANS) According to Hindu beliefs, no auspicious function is held in the month of ‘Malamas’ (Adhimas),

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Michael Madsen’s India debut in Anushka Shetty-Madhavan’s ‘Nishabdham’ on Oct 2

September 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Anushka Shetty-R. Madhavan horror thriller Nishabdham has been confirmed for a Gandhi Jayanti release on

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NATIONAL Punjab Religion 

Akal Takht reprimands SGPC over missing Guru Granth Sahib copies

September 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amritsar, Sep 18 (IANS) The Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs, on Friday held the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Diplomacy NATIONAL Politics Religion 

China blames faith of Uyghur Muslims for concentration camps in Xinjiang

September 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Beijing, Sep 18 (IANS) Justifying its internment camps for Uyghur Muslims, the Chinese Communist Party regime has admitted that

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

‘Bhagirathi Van’ to be spiritual tourism hub in UP

September 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 18 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government plans to develop an eco-tourism spot that could provide a perfect place

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Philippines Religion 

Philippines cemeteries to be closed during observance season

September 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Manila, Sep 18 (IANS) Authorities in the Philippines announced on Friday that all private and public cemeteries, memorial parks and

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Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Yogi may bring ordinance to restrict religious conversion

September 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 18 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is planning to promulgate an ordinance against religious conversions

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Bangladesh Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Religion 

Bangladesh’s Hathazari Madrasa shut after student protests

September 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dhaka, Sep 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Education Ministry has shut down Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam, popularly known as Hathazari

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Telangana Governor calls for protecting ancient temple

September 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Telangana Governor, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday urged the Union Ministry of Culture to carry out

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Nagarjuna-hosted Bigg Boss Telugu 4 sets record in premiere episode

September 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has created a new record in television ratings with the premiere of Bigg

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NATIONAL Religion West Bengal 

Unfinished Durga idols, few buyers at artisans’ Kolkata studios

September 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) It has been an age-old tradition for artisans of Kolkata’s century old potter’s town Kumartuli to

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NATIONAL Politics Punjab Religion 

Punjab exempts Radha Soami sect from building construction fees

September 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Sep 17 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday approved waiver of fee for

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Bihar CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Religion 

Bhojpuri actress slams Anubhav Sinha’s remarks

September 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Patna, Sep 17 (IANS) Prominent Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh on Tuesday slammed director Anubhav Sinha for his ‘derogatory’ remarks on

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Andhra Pradesh Human Interest/Society NATIONAL Religion 

Vijayawada Kanakadurga temple chariot’s silver lions missing

September 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Vijayawada, Sep 16 (IANS) Three silver plated lions adorning the chariot of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam here in Andhra

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Kamal Haasan announces his 232nd film

September 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Tamil film icon Kamal Haasan on Wednesday had good news in store for fans. He announced

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Business/Economy NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

KVIC to begin online booking of Lakshmi-Ganesh idols

September 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Varanasi (UP), Sep 16 (IANS) The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) will soon start online booking for delivering idols

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Tips for 2021 Kumbh: UP to U’khand

September 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 16 (IANS) The Uttarakhand police has sought the help of its counterparts in Uttar Pradesh regarding

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Tirupati temple awash with Rs 50 crore demonetised cash offerings

September 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 16 (IANS) The world famous Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh is awash with Rs 50 crore

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Vidya Balan shares a throwback pic with Mohanlal

September 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan on Tuesday walked down memory lane and shared an old picture with Malayalam

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Sandalwood drugs case: Police summon Kannada actor-couple Aindrita Ray, Diganth (Ld)

September 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Sep 15 (IANS) Widening the net to dig deep into the alleged Sandalwood drugs case, the Central Crime Bureau

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Nepal to resume domestic flights from Sep 21

September 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kathmandu, Sep 15 (IANS) The Nepal government on Tuesday announced its decision to allow resumption of domestic flights and long-haul

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Ayodhya temple trust gets back fraudulently withdrawn Rs 6L

September 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Sep 15 (IANS) The State Bank of India (SBI) has refunded Rs six lakh which was fraudulently withdrawn from

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Ayushmann proud of Chaitanya Tamhane’s latest winning 2 awards at Venice

September 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Bollywood star and birthday boy Ayushmann Khurrana on Monday said he is extremely proud of filmmaker

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Venkatesh gets nostalgic about his 1990 superhit ‘Bobbili Raja’

September 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Southern superstar Venkatesh Daggubati went down memory lane on Monday and recalled the shoot of the

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Venkatesh gets nostaligic about his 1990 superhit ‘Bobbili Raja’

September 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Southern superstar Venkatesh Daggubati went down memory lane on Monday and recalled the shoot of the

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Karnataka’s Subrahmanya temple reopens amid Covid scare

September 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Sep 14 (IANS) The ancient Kukke Subrahmanya temple in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district reopened on Monday, 173 days

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Samantha Akkineni has 12 million Instagram followers

September 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Southern star Samantha Akkineni has garnered a fan following of 12 million on Instagram. The actress

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Amyra Dastur flies off to Chennai to shoot film with Prabhudeva

September 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Actress Amyra Dastur is currently in Chennai to shoot of her upcoming film, Bagheera, with Prabhudeva.

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NATIONAL Punjab Religion 

Haryana bans visit to Kurukshetra, Pehowa on September 17

September 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) The Haryana government on Monday announced the imposition of ban on gathering during “Amavasya” on September

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion 

Cops probing Antarvedi fire case test positive for Covid-19

September 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Antarvedi, Sep 13 (IANS) Police personnel in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district probing the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple chariot

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KCR inspects Yadadri temple development works, gives suggestions

September 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 13 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on Sunday visited the Yadadri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy temple complex

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ancient mutts, temples seek tax exemption in UP

September 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Varanasi, Sep 13 (IANS) A proposal seeking tax exemption for ancient mutts and temples at three important Hindu ‘teerths’ (holy

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Immigration/Law/Rights Politics Religion United Kingdom 

Research suggests Islamist, far-right ideas resonating with UK youth

September 13, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

London, Sep 13 (IANS) A research which compared beliefs held by British Muslims and white non-Muslims, showed that Islamist and

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Samantha Akkineni’s weekend therapy: 108 Surya Namaskars

September 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Southern star Samantha Akkineni has shared that she has started the weekend by doing 108 Surya

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Anti-Shia rally in Pak sparks sectarian security debate

September 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Karachi, Sep 12 (IANS) Serious questions are being raised over Pakistans intentions in taking rigid action against proscribed terror outfits

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NATIONAL Orissa Religion 

Odisha govt issues guidelines for puja celebrations

September 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Ahead of the festive season, the Odisha government on Thursday said there will be no public

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Diaspora Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Religion 

Pak Sikh community wants rare religious scripture placed at shrine

September 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lahore, Sep 10 (IANS) The Sikh community in Pakistan said that it wants a handwritten copy of Guru Granth Sahib,

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Himachal Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Devotees throng Himachal temples after 6 months of closure

September 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shimla, Sep 10 (IANS) Devotees thronged temples in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday morning on the first day of their reopening

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Police still clueless about Antarvedi chariot blaze cause (Roundup)

September 10, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Antarvedi (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 10 (IANS) Police in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district are still clueless about the cause of

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Akhil Akkineni ‘fully pumped’ to start film with Surender Reddy

September 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 9 (IANS) Telugu star Akhil Akkineni is set to collaborate with director Surender Reddy for an upcoming mega

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Andhra Police sets up checkposts on Antarvedi route

September 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Antarvedi, Sep 9 (IANS) Police in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on Wednesday set up checkposts to monitor the movement

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

SC agrees to examine if religious places of all faiths can be reopened

September 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the Centre on a plea seeking

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Amid BJP call for ‘Chalo Antarvedi’, Andhra Police appeals for fewer visitors

September 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Antarvedi (Andhra Pradesh) Sep 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district Police have appealed for the minimum number of people

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ayodhya airport to be named after Lord Ram

September 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Sep 9 (IANS) The airport in Ayodhya will be named after Lord Ram and will now have an international

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

BJP to launch agitation on Antarvedi temple fire incident

September 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Visakhapatnam, Sep 9 (IANS) Expressing concern over the allegedly rising instances of attacks on Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh, state

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Andhra’s Antarvedi temple official suspended for dysfunctional CCTVs

September 9, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Sep 9 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has suspended an Endowments Department official, making him responsible for dysfunctional surveillance

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Karnataka NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Dasara to be low-key affair in Mysuru: Minister

September 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Sep 8 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Tuesday officially declared that the famous Dasara festivities in Mysuru this year

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion 

Hyderabad dargah’s former custodian found dead

September 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 8 (IANS) Former custodian of the Dargah Yousufain here, Faisal Ali Shah, allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday. Shah

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Andhra Pradesh Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Telugu star Nani: Humbled by love shown to my 25th film

September 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 8 (IANS) Telugu star Nani feels humbled by the love showered on his 25th film, V, which released

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

No arrests yet in AP’s Antarvedi temple chariot blaze

September 8, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Antarvedi, Sep 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district police are yet to make an arrest days after a six-decade

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Shenpenn Khymsar on portraying Darjeeling beyond postcard frames in his film

September 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Budding filmmaker Shenpenn Khymsar says that the youth of Darjeeling is either politically radicalised or struggling

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Prabhas adopts 1650 acres of Kazipalli Reserve Forest

September 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Telugu superstar Prabhas has taken the responsibility to adopt and develop 1,650 acres of Kazipalli Reserve

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Kerala Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Dulquer Salmaan’s sweet birthday wish for ‘real life superhero’ Mammootty

September 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kochi, Sep 7 (IANS) Actor Dulquer Salmaan expressed love for his father, Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who celebrates his birthday on

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Nripendra Mishra to visit Ayodhya today

September 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Sep 7 (IANS) Nripendra Mishra, the Chairman of the Committee for the construction of the Ram temple, will arrive

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HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Rajasthan Religion 

Religious places reopen in Rajasthan, with health protocols

September 7, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Sep 7 (IANS) After a gap of over five months, religious places were allowed to reopen in both urban

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ram temple construction to begin after ‘pitra paksh’

September 6, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Sep 6 (IANS) The much-awaited construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will begin after September 17 when the

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Telangana to rebuild demolished mosques, temple at state Secretariat

September 5, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 5 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday announced that the government will rebuild two demolished

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

SC allows transfer of trials of Jamaatis in UP to specified courts

September 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday allowed consolidation of multiple FIRs lodged in Uttar Pradesh against

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Dulquer Salmaan shares how he spent lockdown with wife

September 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan on Friday took to social media to wish his wife Amaal a

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Sudheer Babu on how he prepared for his agile cop role in ‘V’

September 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 4 (IANS) Sudheer Babu plays a police officer in the upcoming Telugu action thriller, V. Preparations for the

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Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Religion 

Home delivery of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine ‘prasad’

September 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jammu, Sep 4 (IANS) The management of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine said on Friday that it has arranged home delivery

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Delhi Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Nivetha on talent exchange between film industries: It is cultural integration

September 4, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) South star Nivetha Thomas is happy with the talent exchange happening within film industries in

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Telugu star Nani’s special bond with the date Sep 5

September 3, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Come September 5 and Telugu star Nani will complete 12 years in showbiz. Quite fittingly, the

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Delhi Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Sudheer Babu: ‘V’ is more than just about a killer and a cop

September 3, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Southern star Sudheer Babu currently awaits for the release of his film, V, and says

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Dulquer Salmaan gets busy ‘rocking some curls’

September 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan seems to have used the lockdown days to experiment with long hair.

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ayodhya mosque to showcase communal harmony: Architect

September 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) The mosque that is to be constructed in Dhannipur in Ayodhya, on the five-acre land given

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NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ayodhya temple map passed by ADA

September 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Sep 2 (IANS) The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has unanimously passed the map for the proposed Ram temple in

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

Low-key festivities mark Ganesh immersion in Hyderabad

September 2, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 2 (IANS) Ganesh immersion procession passed off peacefully in Hyderabad on Tuesday amid tight security and low-key festivities

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

No rubbing of Shivalingam at Mahakaleshwar temple: SC

September 1, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Taking note of deterioration and erosion of the ‘Shivalingam’ at the ancient Mahakaleshwar temple in

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Nani’s new Telugu biggie ‘V’ shot across 5 states and Thailand

September 1, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sep 1 (IANS) The upcoming Telugu biggie, V, starring Nani and Sudheer Babu was shot across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident NATIONAL Religion 

Hyderabad police book cases for taking out Ashura procession

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) Hyderabad police on Monday booked leaders and members of various Shia groups for taking out Youm-e-Ashura

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Goa HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

‘Spike in Covid cases as norms not followed during Ganesh Chaturthi’

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Aug 31 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said violation of social distancing norms during Ganesh Chaturthi

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Goa HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

Mosques in Goa to open from September 1

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Aug 31 (IANS) Mosques in Goa will open from September 1, with the Association of All Goa Muslim Jamaats

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HEALTH/MEDICINE Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

K’taka farmers against grand Dasara fest amid Covid surge

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 31 (IANS) With no let-up in the Covid cases in the state, Karnataka farmers on Monday urged

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Maharashtra Religion 

Producer Bardapurkar requests Maha CM to support digital release of Marathi films with subsidy

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Marathi film producer Akshay Bardapurkar has approached Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Minister for Medical

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Delhi Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Telugu actor Nani’s ‘V’ co-star Nivetha Thomas talks of their camaraderie

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Actress Nivetha Thomas, who has worked with Nani twice before, says the Telugu star and

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Ayodhya mosque trust also invites donations

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Aug 31 (IANS) The mosque trust constituted by the Sunni Waqf Board, has released bank details for donations from

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Religion 

Clashes after police stop Muharram processions in Srinagar

August 31, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Aug 31 (IANS) Scores of mourners were injured over the weekend after security forces fired pellets and tear shells

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Andhra Pradesh NATIONAL Religion 

‘Yaum-e-Ashura’ observed in Hyderabad with traditional procession

August 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 30 (IANS) ‘Yaum-e-Ashura’ was observed on Sunday with solemnity and sombreness, though on a low key in view

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Yogi to curb ‘love-jihad’, VHP demands stringent law

August 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) The contentious issue of ‘love-jihad’ is on the rise in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

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NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Varanasi ISKCON to build Vedic cultural centre

August 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Varanasi, Aug 30 (IANS) The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is going to develop a grand Radha Gopal Mandir

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‘Broken Wings’ is a ‘made in Darjeeling’ film based on Gorkhaland stir

August 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Darjeeling-based filmmaker Shenpenn Khymsar makes his directorial debut with the film, Broken Wings, which he says

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Himachal Pradesh NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Dalai Lama prays for ailing Shinzo Abe

August 30, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dharamsala, Aug 30 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said he has great respect for Shinzo Abe’s leadership and

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Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

Vijayan asks Keralites’ to keeo Onam festivities low key

August 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (IANS) On the eve of the Onam festival, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday asked the

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Nagarjuna turns 61: Wishes pour in from family, fans, friends

August 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Nagarjuna turned 61 on Saturday, and fans, friends, family and colleagues flooded social media with wishes

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Samantha Akkineni jokes about pregnancy rumours

August 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Southern star Samantha Akkineni has dismissed pregnancy rumours with a joke, saying she has been

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Why Telugu superstar Nani’s new film is called ‘V’

August 29, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Telugu superstar Nani is set to be back with his new film, V, and the

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HEALTH/MEDICINE Karnataka NATIONAL Religion 

Covid-19: Bengaluru’s Basilica goes virtual for Novena fest

August 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Aug 28 (IANS) City-based St. Mary’s Basilica is going the virtual way to celebrate 2020’s nine-day Novena festival amid

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Andhra Pradesh HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

Hyderabad not to see historic Bibi ka Alam procession this Muharram

August 28, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 28 (IANS) Perhaps for the first time in over 400 years, there will be no traditional “Bibi ka

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Human Interest/Society Jammu And Kashmir NATIONAL Religion 

Increase Vaishno Devi pilgrim traffic: Katra businessmen

August 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jammu, Aug 27 (IANS) Welcoming the resumption of Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, the business community in Katra in Jammu and Kashmir

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Kerala Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

When Mammootty took a DSLR selfie

August 27, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty has once given his photographic creativity an expression, using a DSLR camera

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Malayalam film ‘C U Soon’ was shot in 18 days amid lockdown

August 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Director Mahesh Narayanan has opened up on how his upcoming Malayalam film, C U Soon, was

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Human Interest/Society NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Low-key Radha Ashtami celebrations in Barsana, Rawal

August 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura, Aug 26 (IANS) Even though the weather was pleasant and clouds played hide-and-seek, there were no pilgrims or devotees

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Kannada superstar Yash, Prakash Raj start ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ shoot

August 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) The cast of KGF: Chapter 2, including Kannada superstar Yash and actor Prakash Raj, has started

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Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

After months, Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple opens for devotees

August 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 26 (IANS) After months, following the lockdown due to the Covid pandemic, on Wednesday the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Maharashtra Religion 

Tamannaah Bhatia’s parents test Covid positive, actress is fine

August 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has revealed that her parents have tested Covid-19 positive, though her report has

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Telugu superstar Nani: ‘V’ is special since it is my 25th film

August 26, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Telugu superstar Nani says his upcoming film, V, is special because this will be his 25th

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Urvashi Rautela on shooting for debut Telugu film amid new normal

August 25, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 25 (IANS) Urvashi Rautela is in the city for her debut Telugu film, Black Rose, and she says

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Delhi NATIONAL Politics Religion 

PM greets people on the occasion of Samvatsari

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday tweeted on the occasion of Samvatsari, a day when

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Andhra Pradesh HEALTH/MEDICINE NATIONAL Religion 

Ganesha fest begins on subdued note in two Telugu states

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IANS) The usual pomp was missing as Ganesha Chaturthi began on a subdued note on Saturday in

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Nagaland NATIONAL Religion 

Nagaland BCC warns against Chinese cult ‘Church of Almighty God’

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kohima, Aug 22 (IANS) The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has warned the church leaders in Nagaland against a cult

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Karnataka NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Godman Nithyananda unveils ‘Reserve Bank of Kailaasa’

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Aug 22 (IANS) Absconding self-styled godman Nithyananda unveiled the currency of the ‘Reserve Bank of Kailaasa on Saturday. He

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Kerala Lifestyle/Fashion Religion 

Malayalam star Tovino Thomas, ‘workout partner’ dad flaunt muscle power

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22 (IANS) Malayalam star Tovino Thomas has raised the bar on father-son fitness goals. Tovino took to Instagram

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ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE NATIONAL Rajasthan Religion 

Incense sticks from temple garlands to skill poor women

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Aug 22 (IANS) This Ganesh Chaturthi a fresh start has been made in Udaipur under which garlands and flowers

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Lifestyle/Fashion Religion Tamil Nadu 

Suriya’s new film ‘Soorarai Pottru’ premieres digitally on Oct 30

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Aug 22 (IANS) Tamil superstar Suriya is ready with his new film, Soorarai Pottru, and, considering that cinema halls

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Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Lord Ganesha takes up abode in rain-soaked, Covid-hit Maharashtra

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Millions of people in Maharashtra, cutting across religious lines, warmly welcomed the popular elephant-headed God, Lord

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NATIONAL Religion Tamil Nadu 

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Tamil Nadu

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Aug 22 (IANS) The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi as it is called was celebrated across Tamil

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Hamas threatens Israel over attacks on Gaza

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ramallah, Aug 22 (IANS) Hamas has threatened Israel, saying that it won’t hesitate to engage in a battle if the

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Greece slams Turkey’s decision to convert another museum into mosque

August 22, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Athens, Aug 22 (IANS) Greece has slammed Turkey’s move to convert the Chora museum, the 1,000-year-old former Byzantine Greek Orthodox

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Mysuru Dasara fete to be low-key due to Covid crisis: CM

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 21 (IANS) The world famous Mysuru Dasara festival in October would be low-key, with restrictions due to

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Shot on mobile in lockdown, Malayalam film ‘CU Soon’ to go for OTT release

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Fahadh Faasil-starrer Malayalam film, CU Soon, which has been shot on mobile phone during

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Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid holds Friday prayers after long gap

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) After five months, congregational Friday prayers were again offered in the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

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Telugu star Allu Sirish gears up to shoot in a few weeks

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Telugu star Allu Sirish is all set to return to shooting in a few weeks. Sirish

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Yediyurappa offers prayers to brimming Cauvery river

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 21 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa offered prayers and ‘Bagina’ to the brimming Cauvery river as

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Shia Personal Law Board requests PM to allow ‘Tazia’ processions

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) The Shia Personal Law Board has requested the Prime Minister to intervene and allow the

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Guv, Goa CM hope Lord Ganesha keeps Covid in check

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Aug 21 (IANS) Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday expressed the hope that Lord

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Subdued Ganesha festival under Covid curbs in K’taka

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations across Karnataka will be subdued this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. The state

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Shia cleric objects to ban on Muharram rituals

August 21, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawwad has taken strong exception to the blanket ban on all Muharram

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Telugu superstar Nani’s ‘V’ set for OTT release

August 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Telugu superstar Nani announced on Thursday that his upcoming film, V, will release on an OTT

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Stay home during Ganesh Chaturthi: Sawant

August 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Aug 20 (IANS) With Covid-19 cases piling up in the state, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday urged

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Delhi NATIONAL Religion 

ITC’s Mangaldeep brings home divinity of Siddhivinayak temple

August 20, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) ITCs Agarbatti brand, Mangaldeep has joined hands with Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust and Bamboo

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Nani teases big announcement about next film ‘V’ on Thursday

August 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 19 (IANS) Nani fans are excited because the Telugu superstar has promised a big announcement around his upcoming

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New ‘Babri Masjid’: Islamic rule stops work on ground for 2 months

August 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) No work “on ground” will start for at least two months on the new ‘Babri

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Khushbu Sundar undergoes eye surgery

August 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) South star and politician Khushbu Sundar has undergone eye surgery. Khushbu tweeted a picture with a

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2 UP Muslim women ‘threatened’ for worshipping Ram

August 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Aligarh (UP), Aug 19 (IANS) Two Muslim women and their families have been allegedly issued life threats after they offered

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Businessman gifts Proclain machine for temple construction

August 19, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Aug 19 (IANS) A businessman from Madhya Pradesh has gifted a Poclain machine to the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth

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Sharad Kelkar turns producer with Marathi film

August 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Actor Sharad Kelkar is all set to make his debut as producer with a Marathi film

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‘First-come-first’ limited entry in Imambaras for Muharram

August 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) This year Muharram is likely to be a low-key affair amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Processions

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Samantha Akkineni flaunts five new piercings

August 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Southern star Samantha Akkineni has five new ear piercings that she is flaunting on social media.

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Lord Ram doesn’t belong to BJP alone: Akhilesh

August 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has said that Lord Ram belongs to all and

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China builds toilet on Xinjiang mosque site, orders forcible abortion of Uyghur Muslim women

August 18, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Urumqi, Aug 18 (IANS) Authorities of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime have built a public toilet on the

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KSRTC to operate special services to Kerala for Onam

August 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Aug 17 (IANS) The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate special Onam services to Kerala starting August

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Karnataka prohibits processions for Muharram due to Covid

August 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Aug 17 (IANS) The Karnataka government has prohibited Muharram processions this year, in view of the Coronavirus pandemic, an

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Prithviraj to feature in India’s first virtually-shot film

August 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is all set to feature in a film that will fully be

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Shruti Haasan: I’m always looking to improve myself

August 17, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Shruti Haasan has completed 11 years as an actor and she is happy with the

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Name Ayodhya mosque as ‘Sufi Masjid’

August 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kanpur (UP), Aug 16 (IANS) The Madariya Sufi Foundation has written to the chairman of UP Central Sunni Waqf Board,

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Mata Vaishno Devi temple reopens for devotees after 4 months

August 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jammu, Aug 16 (IANS) After four months the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine was reopened for devotees on Sunday, officials said.

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Allu Sirish: People have stigma endorsing something Indian made

August 16, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 16 (IANS) Telugu actor Allu Sirish says there is a lot of stigma associated with the idea of

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VHP thanks Modi for mentioning Ram Janmabhoomi in I-Day speech

August 15, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has profusely thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning Ram

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Sai Dharam Tej to star in a mystical thriller

August 14, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Southern star Sai Dharam Tej will be seen in a mystical thriller film directed by debutant

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Covid dampens Janmashthami spirit at Krishna Janmabhoomi

August 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mathura/Vrindavan, Aug 12 (IANS) Never before has the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi worn such a forlorn look on Janmashthami. Without devotees

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Born on Janmashtami, Muslim man named son Krishna Muslim man named son, born on Janmashtami, as Krishna (Ld)

August 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Indore, Aug 12 (IANS) In a rare example of communal harmony, Aziz Khan, a Muslim living in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore,

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‘Baahubali’ director Rajamouli, family test Covid-19 negative

August 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Telugu filmmaker SS Rajamouli and his family have tested negative for Covid-19. The filmmaker tweeted to

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Born on Janmashtami, Muslim man named son Krishna

August 12, 2020 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Indore, Aug 12 (IANS) In a rare example of communal harmony, Aziz Khan, a Muslim living in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore,

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Hyderabad may give traditional Muharram procession a miss