Why are Maharashtra’s forensic labs hiring 220 recruits in the cyber/TASI department? | Explained
Why are 55,000 forensic cases pending in Maharashtra? How does it affect trials, and what is the government doing about it?
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by The Hindu — Mumbai · · 1 min read
Why are 55,000 forensic cases pending in Maharashtra? How does it affect trials, and what is the government doing about it?

safety
India’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Deepak Mittal met the family of Captain Smit Machchhar in Dubai and assured them of the Indian government’s full support for his welfare and wellbeing, as the Indian pilot continues to receive global praise for his actions during a m...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026
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Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has started a citywide drive to identify and register establishments generating more than 100 kg of waste every day. The move aims to reduce pressure on the city's waste management system following the Moshi garb...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

Local
Mumbai: APL Apollo Tubes Limited on 1 October 2026 reported its highest-ever sales volume of 963,143 tonnes for the second quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (Q2FY27). This represents a 13% increase compared to Q2FY26 and a 29% rise quarter-on-quarter. Half-Yearly Performance ...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

News
The New York Times has come under intense criticism over its initial description of the flydubai Flight FZ1073 cockpit incident as an “altercation” between the pilots, as more details emerged about the violent mid-air confrontation involving Indian Captain Smit Machchhar. The Dub...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

Local
Gandhi Jayanti falls on Friday, October 2, this year, giving travellers a chance to make the most of a three-day long weekend. With Saturday being a weekly holiday for many offices, followed by Sunday, this is a perfect opportunity for those looking to escape the city without pla...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

News
New Delhi: The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has declared fake a document claiming that every Saturday has been designated a public holiday for public sector banks, including the State Bank of India . The clarification, issued on Thursday, October 1, addresses a purp...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

News
Pune: The Pune Zilla Parishad has started preparing a village-wise list of works needed to tackle possible water scarcity, with officials collecting requirements from different departments and local representatives. The exercise comes amid concerns over uneven rainfall and declin...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

government
Mumbai: The Nationalist Congress Party–Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) and Congress have backed the October 4 protest march called by the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

government
New Delhi: State-owned telecom company Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) on Thursday said its board has approved the sale of its property at Powai in Mumbai to the Income Tax Department for Rs 891.53 crore. The property which is located at Plot-C, Technology Street, Powai has ...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

government
Mumbai: State-owned telecom company Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has approved the sale of its property in Powai, Mumbai, to the Income Tax Department for Rs 891.53 crore. The decision was approved by the company's board, MTNL said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. P...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

Local
Mumbai: Indian equity markets extended losses in midday trading on Thursday, with the Sensex falling more than 900 points and the Nifty approaching 22,300 around 1 pm. Selling intensified after a weak start, with auto shares leading the decline. Auto Stocks Bear The Brunt The Nif...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026

Local
Mumbai: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (formerly Tata Motors Limited) announced on Thursday that its total sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 (Q2 FY27) increased by 40% to 2,01,723 units. This compares to 1,44,397 units sold in Q2 FY26. Quarterly Performance...
Free Press Journal · Oct 1, 2026