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Vidyanand Bapat Assault: Political Leaders Condemn Attack, Demand Police Action

Pune: The assault on social activist Vidyanand Bapat while he was speaking to the media on Tilak Road on Thursday has triggered strong political reactions in Pune, with leaders across parties condemning the use of violence against a person for expressing his views and demanding p...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Why Was Santosh Pandit Arrested? Here’s What We Know About Pune Police Action

Pune: Pune-based social media influencer Santosh Pandit was arrested in the early hours of Thursday after Kothrud Police registered a case alleging that he had uploaded and circulated objectionable and defamatory content on social media. Police registered a separate FIR at Kothru...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Mumbai killer crash on camera: Car rams bike, autos at traffic signal; woman dead

A car crashed into vehicles at a Mumbai traffic signal on Sunday evening. The collision tragically killed a 34-year-old woman and injured six others. The driver reportedly claimed he mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal. He was arrested and later released on bail after a m...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 3, 2026

Mumbai Weather Update: Cloudy Skies, Gusty Winds; Light Rain Likely Today

Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to overcast skies and gusty winds on Thursday as monsoon conditions continued across the city and suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall at several places during the day, while no rain alert has been issued for Mumbai...

Free Press JournalSep 3, 2026

Builder held for Bhiwandi crash, partner still at large

THANE: Police have arrested one of the two developers of Kohinoor Apartments, which collapsed on July 30 in Bhiwandi, claiming ten lives and injuring three others...

Hindustan Times — MumbaiSep 3, 2026

₹45.20 Lakh Missing From Bank Vault In MP’s Bagh; BOI Chief Cashier Arrested

Bagh (Madhya Pradesh): Bagh police arrested Bank of India, Bagh branch chief cashier Hitesh Ningwal in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Rs 45.20 lakh from the bank's cash vault. Bank manager Mayur Dubey lodged a complaint on Sep 1, 2026, alleging that Ningwal, son of R...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

Fire Breaks Out In Thane’s Hiranandani Estate Apartment, Two Women Escape Safely

Thane: A fire broke out in a residential apartment at the Capri Co-operative Housing Society in Hiranandani Estate, Thane (West), on Wednesday afternoon. No casualties were reported as two female residents managed to evacuate safely before emergency responders arrived. Blaze Star...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

Nepal floods: MMRCC steps in to help Maharashtra families trace missing relatives

Maharashtra Mountaineers Rescue Coordination Centre is helping families find missing relatives. The organization is collecting details and coordinating information with the state government. Families should check Nepal Police portals and fill the MMRCC form. This process aids in ...

Times of India — MumbaiSep 2, 2026

Thane: Domestic Helper Found Dead In Lift Shaft Of Unauthorised Bhiwandi Building

Thane, Sep 2: A 54-year-old woman working as a domestic helper and the sole breadwinner for her four children has been found dead inside the elevator shaft of an unauthorised building in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Wednesday. Shaheen Shaikh, a widow, had gone mis...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026

Pune: Woman & 15-Year-Old Girl Held In Pimpri-Chinchwad Auto-Rickshaw Theft Case

Pimpri-Chinchwad: A 25-year-old woman and a 15-year-old girl were detained by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Crime Branch in connection with the alleged theft of an auto-rickshaw, officials said on Wednesday. Police officials said they were searching for their alleged accomplice. The actio...

Free Press JournalSep 2, 2026