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Times of India — Mumbai · Nov 1, 2026

business
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will promote self-employment, entrepreneurship and financial independence among economically weaker sections of the Jain community through interest-free loans and other welfare initiatives, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said on Sunday....
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

Local
Mumbai: Mumbai’s residential property market maintained its momentum in October 2026, recording 12,690 property registrations, a 9% increase over the corresponding month last year. Stamp duty collections also rose by 12% year-on-year to Rs 1,173 crore, reflecting sustained demand...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

government
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has defended its proposed 200 million-litres-per-day (MLD) seawater desalination plant at Manori against allegations of potential environmental damage and the absence of statutory clearances, saying the project was conceived af...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

News
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the Mahadev online betting syndicate, from Oman in coordination with other central agencies. A specially deputed CBI team escorted him back to India, where he will be produced befo...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

government
Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will suspend water supply to seven civic zones and the CIDCO nodes of Kharghar and Kamothe on Tuesday, November 3, to carry out maintenance and installation work on the Morbe water supply network. The shutdown will be in e...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

safety
A woman who allegedly tried to run over a Mumbai Traffic Police constable after an accident in the Juhu area also allegedly threatened to frame him in a case pertaining to a crime against women. Earlier this week, a video purportedly showing the woman, Juhi Mehta, trying to run o...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

parks
Thane: The city of Thane witnessed an extraordinary display of athletic spirit and community bonding on Sunday as the second edition of the Young India Marathon 2026 successfully wrapped up at Hiranandani Meadows Circle. Organised by Athleads and sanctioned by the Maharashtra Ath...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

safety
Navi Mumbai: After videos surfaced on social media showing a youth performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on the busy Palm Beach Road, the Seawoods Traffic Police traced and caught him during patrolling on Saturday night. The youth, who was seen riding at high speed and performin...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

safety
Thane: In an effort to curb air and noise pollution during the upcoming Diwali festivities, the local municipal administration has issued stringent regulatory directives governing the sale and display of firecrackers across the city. Under the new directives, only the sale and us...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

Local
Mumbai: Electric vehicle registrations across India rose 26.78% during Navratri this year, even as overall vehicle sales declined 6.52%, pointing to a growing shift towards electric mobility amid rising fuel costs. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealer...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026

Local
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan added an extra layer of security to his weekly Sunday Darshan tradition. The veteran actor greeted fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa, on Sunday (November 1), from behind a transparent bulletproof shell installed at an elevated platform. In a video...
Free Press Journal · Nov 1, 2026