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government
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation's (BMC) sealing drive against illegal commercial establishments operating in residential areas may remain on hold until the next hearing of the Supreme Court. The hearing scheduled for Sept 15 was deferred as the judge was...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

News
Lucknow, September 16, 2026: Uttar Pradesh is set to showcase its growing capabilities in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sector on a global platform. SEMICON India 2026 will be held from September 17 to 19, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. At the e...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

government
Mumbai: The donation collection at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal has crossed ₹1.37 crore in two days, with devotees donating ₹88.90 lakh on the second day of the Ganesh festival. First Day Collection Touches ₹48.50 Lakh According to the donation collection details, on Septemb...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

safety
Mumbai: The Mulund police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Punjab for allegedly extorting money from a 23-year-old woman after befriending her on Snapchat and recording an objectionable video during a video call. The accused has been identified as Satnam Mandeep Singh, a resi...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

safety
Mumbai, September 16, 2026: The Bombay High Court will on Thursday hear a plea seeking restraint on the proposed Maratha agitation in Mumbai, after the petitioner claimed that protesters have mobilised and are heading towards the city despite police denying permission for the dem...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

Local
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has urged the Centre and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to roll back a 67% increase in gold hallmarking charges, saying the higher cost of mandatory compliance could disproportionately affect lightweight jewellery...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

safety
Mumbai: Goa’s coastal resorts and luxury villas have emerged as a major hub for allegedly routing money generated through cyber fraud, with the Mumbai Crime Branch busting two separate gangs operating from the state in the past two months. Police Probe Reveals Over ₹1,000 Crore T...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

business
Mumbai: Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh has urged the Maharashtra government to establish Minority Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation Centres in all six revenue divisions of the state to support young people from minority communities seeking to start micro and small busines...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

safety
Mumbai, September 16, 2026: The Bombay High Court has refused to restore bail to the juvenile accused in the Ghatkopar car crash that killed a motorcyclist and left his wife permanently disabled, holding that his repeated stunt driving had endangered not only himself but also oth...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

safety
Mumbai: Amid the massive crowds of devotees visiting Lalbaug during the Ganeshotsav celebrations, a suspected gang of thieves and pickpockets allegedly targeted devotees standing in darshan queues. On September 14, multiple theft incidents were reported in the Lalbaug area, invol...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

government
Mumbai, September 16, 2026: The proposed Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper is still awaiting clarity over the route it will take, with the Railway Board yet to decide between the Solapur and Hubballi routes. The choice will determine the train's distance, journey time, and th...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026

safety
Mumbai: The Wadala TT police have registered a case against sub-contractor Tariq-ul-Islam, 40, for allegedly causing the deaths of two workers due to negligence and lapses in workplace safety at an ongoing metro-related construction site near Bhakti Park Monorail Station in Wadal...
Free Press Journal · Sep 16, 2026