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Ganeshotsav Special: Tejas Express To Serve Ukadiche Modak To Passengers

Mumbai: Passengers travelling on the Mumbai–Madgaon Tejas Express during Ganeshotsav will get a taste of Maharashtra's festive tradition onboard, with IRCTC planning to serve ukadiche modak to all passengers. The special food offering will be available only during the Ganeshotsav...

IND W Vs HKG W: Hong Kong Wins Toss, Elects To Bowl First Against India At Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026

Hong Kong Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against India Women in Match 7 of the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Hong Kong captain Natasha Miles said her team felt the conditions would favour bowling first and backed her batti...

Ganeshotsav 2026: 'Coordinate Efforts To Ensure Smooth Traffic On Mumbai-Goa Highway,' Says PWD Minister Shivendraraje Bhosale

Navi Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Maharashtra Public Works Department has directed all concerned agencies to take urgent measures to ensure smooth and safe traffic movement on the Mumbai-Goa Highway during the 10-day Ganeshotsav period, with special focus on the Nagothane flyov...

Mumbai-Konkan travel gets boost as new daily CSMT-Sawantwadi Express begins

A new daily express train connecting Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus with Sawantwadi Road was flagged off. This service addresses a long-standing demand for a direct rail link to the Konkan region. Railways are operating 350 special trains for the festival rush and ...

9-Year-Old Gets Gift Of Sight As The Divine Foundation Turns Birthday Into Hope

Mumbai: Nine-year-old Mahinoor Ansari’s struggle with cataracts in both eyes could have left her without timely treatment, as her parents, daily wage workers from Bihar, could not afford the cost of surgery. But help arrived just in time, with donors having their birthdays coming...

Navi Mumbai: CIDCO Fire Brigade Rescues Tempo Driver Trapped In Crushed Cabin After Crash On Sion-Panvel Highway

Navi Mumbai, September 3, 2026: A CIDCO fire brigade team rescued an Eicher tempo driver who was critically trapped inside the crushed cabin after the vehicle rammed into a road divider on the Sion-Panvel Highway in the early hours of Wednesday. The accident occurred around 12.15...

Railway minister flags off new Mumbai-Konkan train, highlights Rs 18,000 crore suburban works

'₹80K A Month Is Almost Poverty In Mumbai': Journalist's Harsh Reality Check For 24-Year-Old Homebuyer

Mumbai’s soaring cost of living and expensive housing market have once again sparked discussion online after real estate and infrastructure journalist Vishal Bhargava said that earning Rs 80,000 a month is “almost poverty” in the city while responding to a 24-year-old seeking adv...

Supriya Sule Seeks Probe After Traffic Cop Allegedly Pushes Woman Near Pune’s Bhapkar Petrol Pump

Pune: Baramati MP Supriya Sule has sought an inquiry after a female traffic police officer allegedly abused and pushed a woman near Bhapkar Petrol Pump Chowk in Pune on Thursday morning. Sule said the woman works at her Pune office and was involved in a road incident before appro...

Maharashtra Engineering Admissions: 88,048 Students Get Seats In CAP Round 4

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell on Thursday announced the fourth round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for BE and BTech courses for the academic year 2026-27, offering admission opportunities to 88,048 students. Of these, 8,128 students re...

MICA IGNCA Partnership: Unlocking India's Cultural Secrets to the World!

MICA and IGNCA Forge a New Alliance to Take India’s Cultural Heritage to the World. Partnership introduces two joint certification programmes, collaborative craft research, student immersions, and capacity-building for artisans. Joint launch of two curated certification programme...

Pune: ₹18.60 Crore Modernisation Plan Approved For Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Appu Ghar

Pimpri-Chinchwad: A ₹18.60 crore modernisation plan has been approved for Appu Ghar, the popular amusement park in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad. The decision was taken during the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s general body meeting on Wednesday, according to Bhosari BJP MLA M...

Ganeshotsav 2026: Palghar MLA Rajendra Gavit Directs PWD, Contractors To Complete Road Repairs Soon

Palghar, Maharashtra: With Ganeshotsav approaching, Palghar MLA Rajendra Gavit on Thursday reviewed the condition of roads across the district and directed Public Works Department (PWD) officials and contractors to expedite repair works, fill potholes and ensure safe and smooth t...

Mumbai University's 107-Year Sociology Legacy Goes Digital With Global Platform

Mumbai: The University of Mumbai’s 107-year-old legacy in sociology is set to receive a global digital platform, with a pilot project by Sociology Department Head Prof. Manisha Rao selected under the British Library’s Endangered Archives Programme (EAP), in collaboration with Arc...

Supreme Court Flags Highway Encroachments, Asks NHAI Why CCTV Cannot Be Installed At Toll Plazas

New Delhi, September 3, 2026: The Supreme Court on Thursday flagged encroachments and stationary vehicles on highways as major road safety concerns and asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) why camera surveillance systems and monitoring rooms cannot be installed a...

'Nothing To Do With It': Aaditya Thackeray Reacts To Bombay HC Ordering CBI FIR In Disha Salian Death Case

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday reacted to the Bombay High Court's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR and probe the death of Disha Salian, asserting that the case had nothing to do with him and that he did not...

India-US Trade Pact To Be Finalised After Preferential Tariff Rate From Washington: Minister Piyush Goyal | VIDEO

New Delhi, September 3, 2026: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India will finalise its Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US once Washington offers the country a preferential tariff rate compared with its competitors. The final details of the agr...

DBATU Faculty Recruitment To Be Completed In 3 Months: Chandrakant Patil

Mumbai: The recruitment process for vacant faculty positions at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU), Lonere, will be completed within the next three months, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said on Thursday. Patil said the state governm...

India Player Injuries 'Big Concern' For BCCI, Major Changes Planned In Next FTP: Devajit Saikia; VIDEO

Mumbai, September 3: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has called frequent injuries to Indian players a "big concern" and said that the board will make changes to its planning. Saikia said the next Future Tours Programme (FTP) will be planned in a way that gives players enough rest, ...

Kareena Kapoor Khan Brings Regal Charm To Her Anamika Khanna's Traditional Ivory Look

Kareena Kapoor Khan looked effortlessly elegant in an ivory traditional ensemble by Anamika Khanna, opting for a soft monochromatic palette that gave the look a timeless appeal. Instead of a conventional saree or lehenga, she chose a contemporary Indian silhouette that beautifull...

ST NCMC Recharge Row: ₹100 Top-Up Gives Only ₹86.14 Through Agents, Passengers Raise Concerns

Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's (MSRTC) new NCMC-based concession system has run into a fresh controversy, with passengers alleging that they are being made to bear the cost of charges paid to agents for recharging the card. From September 1, senior cit...

Gloves, Hairnets & No Newspaper: Viral Video Shows Mumbai Street Food’s Makeover Amid FDA Crackdown

Mumbai: A video going viral on social media claims that Mumbai's street food stalls and eateries are increasingly adopting better hygiene and food-safety practices amid the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) stringent crackdown on establishments allegedly violating ...

Pune Municipal Corporation Trains 118 Medical Staff In Timely Snakebite Management

Pune: With snakebite cases continuing to pose a serious public health challenge, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) conducted a special training programme for its medical officers and staff on the timely management of snakebite cases. The workshop was organised by the Metropoli...

Woman's Bag Stolen From AC Train Coach, ₹80,000 Withdrawn Using ATM Card; 2 Arrested

Dombivli: The Dombivli Government Railway Police (GRP) have arrested two Gujarat-based men for allegedly stealing the bag of a woman passenger who had fallen asleep in the AC coach of the Indore-Pune Express and subsequently withdrawing ₹80,000 using her ATM card. A third suspect...

'He Didn't Mean To Hurt Anyone': Archana Puran Singh, Son Aaryamann Sethi Defend Samay Raina's 'Nalle Bete' Joke - VIDEO

Actress Archana Puran Singh and her son Aaryamann Sethi have addressed the controversy surrounding Samay Raina's jokes about their family on India's Got Latent. While some of Archana's fans felt that the comedian crossed a line, the actor and her son have clarified that they were...

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia Reveals Why Ajit Agarkar Missed Key Selection Meeting; Watch VIDEO

Mumbai, September 3: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has revealed that chief selector Ajit Agarkar was not present at the latest selection meeting as he was out of station and could not join the meeting online. Speaking about the meeting, Saikia said the discussion was focused on b...

15,000 Patients, 1,000 Surgeries, 5-Year Waits: The Complex World Of AIIMS Delhi

AIIMS Delhi handles an average of 14,000-15,000 patients through its Outpatient Department (OPD) every day, highlighting the immense pressure on one of India’s most prominent public healthcare institutions. "The footfall is 14,000-15,000 on average. The patient footfall is more o...

'Rohit Sharma Playing Superbly': BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia Amid West Indies Series & ODI World Cup 2027 Speculation; VIDEO

Mumbai, September 3: Rohit Sharma is "playing superbly", BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said amid growing speculation over the veteran Indian opener's place in India's upcoming ODI series against the West Indies and the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027. Saikia was asked about the late...

Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar Warns Of FIRs For Noise Violations During Ganeshotsav, Dahi Handi

Pune: Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Thursday warned that organisers violating prescribed noise limits during festivals will face criminal cases and court proceedings, while stressing that the same sound regulations will be enforced uniformly across all festivals in th...

CBSE Three-Language Policy: Centre Working On Implementation Plan, Supreme Court Seeks Details

New Delhi, Sep 3: The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it was working on its suggestions on implementation of the CBSE's policy mandating the study of three languages, including two native Indian languages, for Class 9 students. Additional Solicitor General Aish...

‘Outrageous’ And ‘Wholly Unpardonable’: Bombay HC Issues Contempt Notice To Senior Officer

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Bombay High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against Maharashtra’s Law and Judiciary Department Secretary and Senior Legal Advisor Dilip Ghumare over his alleged outburst in a packed courtroom, during which he blamed the High Court administr...

Jethwani case: Andhra Pradesh revokes suspension of IPS officers Kanthi Rana Tata, Vishal Gunni

The government revokes the suspension of the two officers without prejudice to disciplinary and criminal proceedings; five policemen, three of them IPS, were suspended on September 15, 2024, over the arrest of actor Kadambari Jethwani and her parents without proper verification...

Samay Raina Roasts Varun Dhawan, Recreates His Trademark Smile In India's Got Latent Season 2 Episode 6; WATCH VIDEO

Varun Dhawan is set to appear as one of the panelists on the upcoming episode of India's Got Latent Season 2 . During the episode, fellow comedian and panelist Nishant Tanwar took a jibe at Varun's acting. Following this, Varun called Samay Raina on stage and asked him to act. Sa...

Eye Donation Consent Should Be Mandatory For Driving Licences: Ophthalmologists

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: With India needing around 2.5 lakh corneas every year but receiving only about 50,000 eye donations, ophthalmologists have called for making eye-donation consent a mandatory part of the driving-licence process, similar to the system followed in the Unit...

Every Indian City Has A Health Footprint

A city’s success is measured by what happens within its boundaries, yet its greatest consequences often unfold beyond them. Urban indicators tell us how well a city serves its residents but reveal little about the biological and chemical legacy it leaves downstream. The Municipal...

'High Court Felt...: CM Fadnavis' First Reaction After Bombay HC Transfers Investigation Of Disha Salian Death Case To CBI

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday gave his first reaction to the Bombay High Court's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR and probe the death of Disha Salian. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, “Mumbai Poli...

Nashik: NMC Signs Five-Year MoU With NRDC India To Tackle Rising Heat Stress

Nashik: In a significant step towards addressing the growing impact of extreme heat, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NRDC India. Nashik has been selected among 12 heat-resilient cities in the country for a...

Pune: Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Societies Oppose STP Charges, Warn Of Agitation

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Residents of housing societies in Pimpri-Chinchwad have opposed the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s proposal on Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and sewerage connection charges. The Chikhali-Moshi-Charholi-Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Society Federation has war...

POWERGRID Wins ₹1,152.49 Crore Bid, Project To Integrate 7,500 MW

Mumbai: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has emerged as the successful bidder for an interstate power transmission project designed to integrate 7,500 MW of renewable energy from Gujarat’s Lakadia Renewable Energy Zone. The state-owned transmission company quot...

Thane Crime: Anti-Narcotics Cell Seizes Mephedrone Worth ₹9.66 Crore In 2 Operations; 4 Arrested

Thane, September 3, 2026: In a major crackdown against illicit narcotics, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Thane City Crime Branch arrested four individuals across two separate operations. Officers seized 2.823 kilograms of Mephedrone (MD) valued at approximately Rs 9,66,37,210, al...

Lighting up the past: How projection mapping is recasting Mumbai’s heritage

Inspired by light-and-sound spectacles in the West, a projection-mapping show at Mumbai’s Afghan Church sought to transform how residents experience the city’s historic landmarks....

Pune: BJP Corporator Shailaja More Threatens To ‘Burn Contractor Alive’ Over Faulty Crematoriums In Pimpri-Chinchwad

Pimpri-Chinchwad: BJP corporator and former Pimpri-Chinchwad Deputy Mayor Shailaja More triggered controversy during the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s general body meeting on Wednesday after she threatened to “burn” a contractor over alleged delays in repairing electri...

Thane Police Recover 180 Missing Mobile Phones Worth ₹19.59 Lakh Using CEIR Portal

Thane, September 3, 2026: In a major crackdown, the Thane City Police Crime Branch has successfully traced and recovered 180 missing mobile phones valued at Rs 19,59,200. The operation was launched following a surge in lost phone reports across various police stations in the comm...

Melting Pot Ropes In Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Inchi Targets Rs 500 Crore Growth

Mumbai: Navi Mumbai-based FMCG company Melting Pot Food Products has brought celebrity chef and restaurateur Harpal Singh Sokhi on board as an investor and brand ambassador for its flagship brand, Inchi. The partnership is aimed at strengthening Inchi’s presence in India’s Indo-C...

RBL Bank Faces Rs 164.14 Crore GST Demand, Lender Disputes Tax Calculation

Mumbai: RBL Bank has received a show-cause notice proposing a Goods and Services Tax demand of Rs 164.14 crore, including applicable interest and penalty, for the financial year 2022-23. The private sector lender disclosed the development in a regulatory filing to the BSE and Nat...

MJP Assistant Accounts Officer Results Under Scanner Over 99/100 Score

Pune: The results of the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran’s (MJP) recruitment examination for Assistant Accounts Officer (Gr. B) have come under scrutiny after a Pune-based MPSC aspirant questioned the marking system and sought an independent inquiry into a candidate scoring 99 out...

'Dikshant Is Not Shikshant': Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma Redefines Graduation At HSNC University’s 5th Convocation Ceremony

At the 5 th Convocation of HSNC University, Mumbai, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Chancellor of HSNC University, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma; Provost Mr. Anil Harish; President, HSNC Board Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani; Vice Chancellor Col. Prof. Hemlata K. Bagla; IAS Dr. Prashant B. ...

Maharashtra Budgeting Gets A Makeover, New Accounting System Goes Live From April 2027

Mumbai: Maharashtra will overhaul the way government expenditure is recorded from April 1, 2027, adopting a standardised budget accounting framework designed to make public spending easier to track and compare. The state government has approved the uniform object-head structure r...

Thane Crime Branch Busts Alleged Sex Racket In Rabodi; Female Agent Arrested, 2 Victims Rescued

Thane, September 3, 2026: The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane City Crime Branch has dismantled a prostitution network operating within the jurisdiction of the Rabodi Police Station, arresting a female agent and rescuing two victims. Raid Near Khopat Road Acting on...

FPJ Quick Take At 5 PM: 'Satyendar Jain Gets Bail In DJB Case, Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces New Maharashtra Rail Corridor'; Your Daily Evening Guide To News That Matters

Stay informed without the overload. Every evening, we bring you the day's biggest developments in one fast, balanced digest. No fluff, no sensationalism. Just straightforward reporting to help you understand the news behind the headlines and stay ahead with The Free Press Journal...

RVNL L1 For ₹404.88 Crore Rail Project, 385-Km Corridor Work To Take 30 Months

Mumbai: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has emerged as the lowest bidder for an East Coast Railway project valued at Rs 404.88 crore, including goods and services tax. The state-owned railway infrastructure company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing dated September ...

Man Poses As IAS Officer, Skips Paying Bill After Party At 5-Star Hotel In Indore; Arrested

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Police have arrested a 28-year-old man who posed as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in Madhya Pradesh's Indore and left a five-star hotel without paying the bill for a party hosted by him, officials said on Thursday. The imposter had also p...

WhatsApp Rolls Out Bill Payments In India, Users Can Pay Electricity, Gas & Other Bills Within App

New Delhi, Sep 3: Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp on Thursday announced the rollout of bill payments in India, allowing users to find, manage and pay household and utility bills directly. The feature is being rolled out gradually and will be available to all Android and i...

Rupee Finds Firm Footing, Gains 14 Paise To End At 94.59 Against Dollar

Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, gaining 14 paise to close provisionally at 94.59 against the US dollar, supported by record FCNR(B) deposits and strong foreign institutional investor inflows. At the interbank foreign exchange m...

Union HM Amit Shah Inaugurates New 400-Bed Tower At Max Saket, Hospital Capacity Rises To 1,200 Beds

New Delhi [India], September 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated a new 400-bed tower at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, expanding the hospital's capacity to approximately 1,200 beds. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the event as the Gue...

Marathi mandatory, but how much? Inside Maharashtra’s auto-taxi language row

Maharashtra mandated Marathi for drivers, causing protests and anxiety among non-Marathi speakers. Drivers learned basic phrases for daily passenger interactions and work. Enforcement checks led to many show-cause notices and potential license cancellations. The government then g...

Pune: Hindu Group Seeks FIR Against Vidyanand Bapat Over Alleged Remarks Hurting Religious Sentiments

Pune: The Hindu Seva Sangh has demanded that Kothrud Police register a case against Pune resident Vidyanand Bapat, alleging that he made remarks that hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community during the ongoing Ganesh festival. Sangh president Rohit Ramesh Marne submit...

India Retains Fastest-Growing Large Economy Tag With 7.8% GDP Growth: Kwatra

India's GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year reinforces its position as the world's fastest-growing large economy, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra said as he rang the opening bell at Nasdaq in New York. “India is undergoing a significant eco...

25% Night Surcharge On Autos From Midnight To 5 AM In Pune; ₹3 For Luggage

Pune: The revised auto-rickshaw fares approved by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) came into effect across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad from September 1. Under the new fare structure, passengers will have to pay ₹30 for the first 1.5 km and ₹20 for every additional kilometre. Aut...