IIT Bombay student found dead in hostel; institute says had been caught using mobile phone during exam
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the extreme step, police said
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by The Hindu — Mumbai · · 1 min read
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the extreme step, police said

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Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has issued a statement after a second-year student of its Department of Energy Science and Engineering allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room on Friday evening, hours after he was found using a mobile phone during an e...
Free Press Journal · Sep 19, 2026
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Mumbai's Ganeshotsav festivities embrace a vibrant array of themes and customs from various mandals. At Keshavji Naik Chawl, ancient traditions come alive through stunning Warli painting decor. GSB Ram Mandir in Wadala enhances spiritual practices, catering to countless devotees....
Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 19, 2026
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This festive season in Mumbai is adorned with extraordinary Ganesh idols, including the 22-foot tall Parelcha Maharaja, which has mesmerized crowds with its captivating slant. Two mandals are vying for the title of Maharashtra's tallest idol, featuring impressive heights of 45 fe...
Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 19, 2026

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Itanagar: Students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Itanagar, suspended all academic activities indefinitely following an alleged assault that left several students and a two-time National Award-winning faculty member injured. We the students of FTII Itanagar...
Free Press Journal · Sep 19, 2026

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Indian Express — Mumbai · Sep 19, 2026

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New Delhi: Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers for a fifth consecutive week, withdrawing ₹7,620 crore from Indian equities, according to exchange data. Domestic institutional investors continued to support the market, purchasing shares worth ₹11,232 crore. Their ...
Free Press Journal · Sep 19, 2026

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Pune: Social media influencer and civic activist Santosh Pandit has spoken about his time in custody after being released on bail in a case over allegedly objectionable remarks involving Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil and a woman Pune Municipal Corporation corporator. In ...
Free Press Journal · Sep 19, 2026

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US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a legislation that expands sanctions on Moscow and Tehran while granting the administration powers to impose steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy. The White House said t...
Free Press Journal · Sep 19, 2026

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Ranveer Singh was spotted seeking blessings at Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja amid the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. While the actor kept his festive outfit understated and traditional, a luxury detail on his wrist quickly caught attention. For his visit to Bappa, Ranveer op...
Free Press Journal · Sep 19, 2026
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In a significant achievement, Mahila Housing Trust and Mahindra Last Mile Mobility are among the finalists for the renowned Earthshot Prize. They are vying for a £1 million prize through their creative approaches to combating climate change and improving air quality. The prestigi...
Times of India — Mumbai · Sep 19, 2026

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Pune: Two people were killed and several others injured after a freight container reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into multiple vehicles on Bhumkar Bridge on the Katraj-Dehu Road bypass in Pune early Saturday morning. The accident took place around 12.30 am on Sep 1...
Free Press Journal · Sep 19, 2026

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IIT-Bombay students staged overnight protest at the main despite a late-night interaction with the institute director at the Convocation Hall.
Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Sep 19, 2026