A 22-year-old IT professional, who had joined Accenture just three months ago, was found dead in Pune on October 1 after allegedly falling from a high-rise residential building. His family suspects that cyber fraudsters had been harassing him and threatening to implicate him in a false drug-relat...
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The Press Council of India (PCI) has issued guidelines for journalists covering protests, focusing on personal safety, professional neutrality, ethical reporting and coordination with newsrooms and law enforcement agencies. The statutory and quasi-judicial body, tasked with safeg...
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Here is a roundup of five editorials and op-eds published in the Free Press Journal in the past week. The opinion section of the Free Press Journal provides incisive perspectives and in-depth commentary on a range of subjects from India and the world. If you would like to read mo...
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New Delhi, 16 October 2026: Indian professional golfers hoping to compete on the world stage have received a major boost. The DP World PGTI will cover overseas qualifying school expenses of up to ₹3 lakh of its top 30 players from the Order of Merit, removing one of the biggest f...
business
Mumbai: Legasis hosted the 12th edition of its Compliance 10/10 Symposium and Awards in Mumbai on October 10, bringing together business leaders, legal experts and compliance professionals to discuss stronger corporate governance and ethical business practices. The event focused ...
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Maharashtra State Judicial Employees Federation held a protest at Esplanade Metropolitan Magistrate court. They demanded salary parity with Bombay High Court employees while wearing black ribbons. The federation initiated a phased statewide agitation that began on September 16. T...
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India is working to expand rupee-based trade settlements to help countries facing foreign currency shortages continue importing essential goods, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. Speaking at an Atlantic Council interaction on the sidelines of the International M...
safety
Former India captain Kapil Dev on Friday urged authorities to facilitate spectator access to the DP World India Championship amid police restrictions linked to ongoing protests in Central Delhi. The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president said he hoped officials would he...
safety
Thane, October 16, 2026: In a tragic case of betrayal among close friends, the Kasarvadavali Police have solved the harrowing murder of a 17-year-old boy from Azad Nagar, Thane (West), leading to the apprehension of two minors. The victim, identified as the minor son of Chandraka...
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Maharashtra government has mandated that private hospitals display their medical service charges conspicuously in both Marathi and English. This requirement aims to enhance transparency in healthcare services and prevent disputes over billing. Hospitals are mandated to update the...
parks
Mumbai, October 16, 2026: Reliance Digital’s Festival of Electronics is featuring festive deals across smartphones, laptops, televisions, air conditioners, washing machines and audio products. Under its #CelebrateWithNoExcuses campaign, Reliance Digital is offering promotional pr...
library
Mumbai: Heritage India Communications Pvt Ltd has announced Gift of the Sahyadris: The Story and Glory of Maharashtra, a 280-page coffee table book exploring 2,000 years of Maharashtra’s history, culture and heritage. Priced at Rs 2,500, the book traces the region’s journey from ...
