IIT student death: Sahil Wakode’s parents move Bombay HC seeking CBI, SIT probe
The petition alleged that police had failed to probe the case with the seriousness it merits and, hence, sought the probe to be monitored by a retired judge
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by The Hindu — Mumbai · · 1 min read
The petition alleged that police had failed to probe the case with the seriousness it merits and, hence, sought the probe to be monitored by a retired judge
Local
Harbour line services faced disruption on Friday morning after a piece of cloth got caught in the overhead wire. This incident occurred at Sewri station during peak hours, affecting local train operations. Commuters were stranded and some walked along the tracks to reach nearby s...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 31, 2026

safety
Mumbai: The 12th accused arrested in connection with the firing case involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was remanded to police custody till November 6 by a Mumbai court on Saturday. The accused identified as Aman was apprehended from Rohna village in Haryana's Sonipat distric...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026

government
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday congratulated scientists, engineers and the entire Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team on the successful launch of the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard the GSLV-F18 rocket. The satellite w...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026

schools
Thane, October 31, 2026: Siddhant Pratishthan has launched a unique two-day youth festival titled "Junoon", tailored specifically for Generation Z, college students, and young professionals exploring new career pathways. The grand opening took place at the Balasaheb Thackeray Art...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026

schools
Mumbai, October 31, 2026: A record-breaking 800+ players representing over 500 schools have registered for the SBI Life Maharashtra State Schools Chess Championship 2026, organised by Indian Chess School and hosted by Rustomjee Cambridge International School, Dahisar (West), Mumb...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026
government
Nearly 19,000 buildings in Mumbai are reportedly operating without Occupation Certificates as a civic amnesty scheme continues. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation launched this scheme to assist eligible property owners. Despite widespread need, fewer than ten applications hav...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 31, 2026

government
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday reiterated the regulator's commitment to making India's capital markets more accessible, efficient and resilient while strengthening investor protection. Addressing the Bharat Chamber of Commerc...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026
Local
Mumbai's mangrove cover has decreased significantly, with a loss of approximately 30.20 square kilometers recorded. Researchers conducted a study using satellite imagery to assess the extent of this loss. Mangroves are crucial for providing habitats and supporting local fishing c...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 31, 2026

safety
Pune: A police constable from Pune City Police, who was arrested in Telangana with 12 kg of ganja, has been dismissed from government service. The action was taken after his alleged involvement in drug trafficking came to light while he was officially on leave citing illness. The...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026

News
Pune: Siya Goyal, a prime accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, sought bail and discharge from the case on the first day of trial proceedings before the Sessions Court at Vadgaon Maval on Saturday. Her lawyer filed two separate applications, claiming there was no evidence aga...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026
Local
Mumbai: Atlanta Electricals Limited on 31 October 2026 reported a consolidated net profit of ₹78.97 crore for the second quarter of the financial year 2026-27, an increase of 40.4% from ₹56.24 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2025. Revenue Performance Consolidated revenue ...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026
business
Mumbai: GHCL Limited announced its standalone financial results for the quarter ended 30 September 2026 on Thursday. The chemical company's net profit rose to ₹127 crore for Q2 FY27, up from ₹107 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. India's Second-Largest Soda ...
Free Press Journal · Oct 31, 2026