The Free Press Journal
Maharashtra · English · Digital
A news outlet based in Maharashtra, India, covering regional and national news including politics, crime, entertainment, and sports.
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 7 Maharashtra peers
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- Bombay HC Seeks Verification Of Water Tanker Supply Claims In 22 Melghat VillagesBombay High Court ordered verification of water tanker supply claims to 22 Melghat villages amid concerns about inadequate and poor quality water, with further hearing scheduled for July 1.
- 'Homebuyers Can Directly Enforce RERA Tribunal Orders Against Builders': Bombay HCBombay High Court ruled homebuyers can directly enforce RERA Tribunal orders against builders as civil court decrees, clarifying this remedy is separate from other RERA provisions.
- Mumbai Sessions Court Rejects Juvenility Plea In 2018 Siddharth Sanghvi Murder Case, Trial To ResumeA Mumbai court rejected the juvenility plea of Sarfaraz Shaikh, accused in the 2018 murder of Siddharth Sanghvi, and ordered the trial to resume. The court relied on medical evidence estimating Shaikh's age at 25-28 years, contradicting his claim of being 17 at the time of the crime.
- Mumbai Rains: BMC To Tighten Tree Safety Rules, Hold Developers Accountable After Fatal Tree Collapse Incident In KharThe BMC has announced stricter tree safety regulations and developer accountability following a fatal tree collapse in Khar that killed one person and injured another. The civic body will enforce pre-monsoon pruning and strengthen policies to prevent future incidents, with the developer involved facing legal action and construction stoppage.
- Maharashtra: 'Dighi Jetty Project For Fishermen To Be Fast-Tracked After Monsoon,' Says Minister Nitesh RaneMaharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane directed officials to fast-track the Dighi jetty project for fishermen after the monsoon season, aiming to improve infrastructure and address delays in implementation.
- Maharashtra: 'Mahad Fish Market Proposal To Be Submitted Within 15 Days,' Says Minister Nitesh RaneMaharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane ordered a detailed proposal for a modern fish market in Mahad to be submitted within 15 days under a national fisheries development scheme.
- Mumbai: Activists Oppose BMC Move To Convert Football Ground At Bandra Reclamation Into Exhibition CentreMumbai activists oppose BMC's plan to convert a Bandra playground into an exhibition centre, arguing it reduces open spaces and contradicts sustainable urban planning.
- Bhiwandi Journalists Protest Against MP Sanjay Dina Patil Over Alleged Threats, Seek Police ActionJournalists in Bhiwandi protested against MP Sanjay Dina Patil over alleged threats and abusive remarks, demanding legal action and protection of press freedom.
- Car Lifted 40 Feet, Then Burst During Muharram Procession In BarnagarA car was lifted 40 feet by a crane during a Muharram procession in Barnagar, with firecrackers creating an explosion effect, prompting an FIR against organizers and crane owner. Police investigated similar stunts on social media and raised concerns about crowd safety and event permissions.
- Mumbai Accident: Taxi Collides With BEST Switch Electric Bus At Colaba Depot; No Injuries ReportedA taxi collided with a BEST Switch electric bus near Colaba Depot in Mumbai, damaging both vehicles but resulting in no injuries. Police have registered a case against the taxi driver.
- Kalyan Police Conduct Riot Control Mock Drill To Strengthen Emergency Response PreparednessKalyan Police conducted a riot control mock drill to enhance emergency response capabilities and coordination among units.
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation Builds Temporary Road Inside Shahpura Lake, Faces Wetland Rule Violation ChargeBhopal Municipal Corporation constructed a temporary road inside Shahpura Lake for de-silting, facing allegations of wetland rule violations. Activists claim environmental damage, while BMC denies wrongdoing and states the road will be removed.
- Mumbai: BEST Seeks ₹3,941 Crore BMC Grant To Clear Retirement Dues And Meet Transport LossesBEST has requested ₹3,941 crore from BMC to address retirement benefits and transport losses, citing financial challenges in its bus operations.
- Bombay HC Upholds Meta's Instagram Ban Over Alleged Sharing Of Nude Content With MinorBombay High Court supported Meta's decision to permanently ban an Instagram account for allegedly sending nude content to a minor, stating online child exploitation is a serious crime and Meta's zero-tolerance policy is justified.
- Mumbai: NCLT Directs RP To Verify Omkar Homebuyers' Claims Within 15 Days, Declines Forensic Audit PleaThe NCLT ordered the Resolution Professional to verify pending homebuyer claims in the Omkar insolvency case within 15 days, rejecting a request for a forensic audit of financial transactions since 2012-13. Homebuyers raised concerns about an alleged Rs 868 crore to Rs 5,400 crore increase in the ARC's claim without transparency.