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Mumbai: Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has reportedly tendered his resignation and is serving notice period. The expat executive will continue his duties until the airline finds a successor, which is ongoing from January. Transition period Wilson, a New Zealand-national, who took the helm in September 2022 shortly after the airline was privatised by the Tata Group, will stay on with the company to ensure a smooth transition until his successor takes over. The airline's boa ...Read More >
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Sunday visited rain-affected villages in the Baramati tehsil of Pune District and assured farmers of timely government support after unseasonal rains and hailstorms caused widespread damage to crops earlier this week. Speaking during her visit, Pawar said this was her first trip to the area after the recent hailstorm and stressed that it was her responsibility to reach out to affected farmers. She said the damage has been severe, and farm ...Read More >
Thane: Thane police took a former army personnel in custody over a violent shoot in the Mumbra area that left one person dead and two others injured. The incident took place in the Kailash Nagar locality of the city. The accused has been identified as Jayan Shivanandan Nair . Sharing details of the incident, the police said that the accused opened fire on a group due to a personal dispute that was going on for some time. The entire matter started after allegations of harassment involving Nair' ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: In a significant relief to homebuyers and developers, the Maharashtra government has decided to keep Ready Reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27, maintaining status quo across the state amid global uncertainties and rising construction costs. Consultations and industry feedback Officials said the annual rate-setting process involved consultations with construction professionals, document writers, and public representatives at the district level to ensur ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the first woman Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), marking a historic moment in the city's administrative landscape. She succeeds Bhushan Gagrani, who completes his tenure on March 31, 2026. Who Is Ashwini Bhide? A 1995-batch IAS officer, Bhide is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister's Office under Devendra Fadnavis. Known for her firm, results-driven administrative style, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide will take charge as the commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today. Bhide creates history as she will be the first woman municipal commissioner of India's financial capital. The decision was made last night during a meeting held between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde over Bhushan Gagrani's successor, who retires today. Bhide is likely to get a full tenure until 2030. Bhushan Gagrani Informs Of Bhide Taking Charge ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said it is a must for elected representatives to be sensitive, avid readers, experts in stress management and dedicated to public welfare. Humbleness and discipline are also essential in politics, he added. When anyone enters politics for vested interests, democratic values and the system are adversely affected, Yadav said while addressing the inaugural session of a two-day convention of young legislators at the Vidhan Sabha here on Monday. S ...Read More >
Kerala: The wait is finally over for Kerala lottery enthusiasts! The Kerala Bhagyathara BT-41 lottery results for Monday, February 16, 2026, will be declared live at 3 PM, with the official result list available on the Kerala Lottery Department's website by 4 PM. The first prize winner will take home a whopping ₹1 crore. Stay tuned as The Free Press Journal (FPJ) brings you real-time updates and the complete winner list once it's released. If you've purchased a Bhagyathara BT-41 ticket, check yo ...Read More >
Mukesh Chhabra opened up on casting Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal in 'Dhurandhar'. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra credited the success of Dhurandhar to the creative choice of casting both established and lesser-known actors in unique, surprising roles. He confessed about extensively debating the suitability of Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan before finalising the cast for the film. Mukesh, while speaking to PTI, said, "I always think about how to surprise people, a ...Read More >
Kerala, November 3: The wait is finally over for Kerala lottery enthusiasts! The Kerala Bhagyathara BT-27 lottery results for Monday on Diwali 2025, November 3, will be declared live at 3 PM, with the official result list available on the Kerala Lottery Department's website by 4 PM. The first prize winner will take home a whopping ₹1 crore. Stay tuned as The Free Press Journal (FPJ) brings you real-time updates and the complete winner list once it's released. If you've purchased a Bhagyathara BT ...Read More >
Mumbai, November 3: In an unfortunate incident, a national-level archer from Maharashtra allegedly died in a railway accident in Rajasthan. The deceased archer was identified as Arjun Sonawane. It is learnt that the 20-year-old resident of Nashik's Dindori died in a railway mishap after he slipped while getting down from a train and fell between the platform and the coach. The incident occurred on Saturday night, November 1, at the Kota Railway Station. According to a report in the Free Press J ...Read More >
Pune: A huge fire took place in the wee hours of Tuesday, as over 50 electric vehicles inside the Garve Bajaj showroom in Pimpri-Chinchwad's Wakad were burnt and destroyed completely. The incident happened around 2 am on Tuesday, and it took the fire brigade over two hours to douse the fire. No injuries or casualties were reported. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Fire Officer Gautam Ingawale said, "We received the call around 2 am in the morning. Five vehicles from Pimpri-Chinchwad Main Fir ...Read More >
Kerala, October 20: The wait is finally over for Kerala lottery enthusiasts! The Kerala Bhagyathara BT-25 lottery results for Monday on Diwali 2025, October 20, will be declared live at 3 PM, with the official result list available on the Kerala Lottery Department's website by 4 PM. The first prize winner will take home a whopping ₹1 crore. Stay tuned as The Free Press Journal (FPJ) brings you real-time updates and the complete winner list once it's released. If you've purchased a Bhagyathara BT ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Trombay Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against at least ten students from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai, for organising a "peaceful gathering" to commemorate the death anniversary of jailed Dalit activist and former Delhi University professor, GN Saibaba on Monday, October 13. The FIR also claimed that the students allegedly raised slogans in support of former JNU students Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, who are currently behind bars in th ...Read More >
Pimpri-Chinchwad: In a shocking incident, a man has verbally abused and physically assaulted his father and mother in the Chikhali area on Sunday afternoon. The harsh beating resulted in the farmer father sustaining a fracture in his right hand, while his mother suffered minor injuries. A case was registered late Sunday night at Chikhali Police Station. Subhash Baban More (52, Mulshi) has lodged a complaint with the police. Chikhali Police have arrested his son, identified as Sujit Subhash More ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George (TJS George), who passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 97. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said TJS George was a distinguished editor and a fearless voice in Indian journalism, whose career became a defining chapter in the history of Indian media. "TJS George was a proud contribution from Kerala to Indian and ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 3 (PTI) Politcal leaders in Kerala, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T J S George, who died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. He was 97. A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writing, often marked by satire and sarcasm. He served as the Editorial Advisor of The New Indian Express and earned acclaim for his widely read we ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's lifeline local trains are always a hot topic for netizens due to their overcrowding, delays, and everyday struggles of the passengers. But as mentioned, these local trains are the lifeline of the dream city; Mumbaikars know exactly how to make it vibrant and fun. During the ongoing festive season of Navaratri, many visuals are surfacing on social media where passengers can be seen playing Garba inside moving local trains. In a similar video, a group of female passengers were se ...Read More >
Mumbai: Government school teachers from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka took centre stage in Mumbai on Sunday as CEQUE (Centre for Equity and Quality in Universal Education) hosted the inaugural Voices of Change festival. The day-long celebration at Sachivalaya Gymkhana honoured teachers not just as educators, but as innovators, leaders, and changemakers driving transformation in India's classrooms. The festival showcased the work of 30 teachers to over 70 guests, supporters, and wel ...Read More >
Pune: Manorama Dilip Khedkar (48), mother of controversial and suspended IAS officer Pooja Khedkar, has been booked by the Chaturshringi Police Station for allegedly obstructing government work and helping an accused escape from police custody. The accused in question was wanted in a kidnapping case by the Navi Mumbai Police. Manorama Khedkar was officially booked by Chaturshringi Police Station on Monday morning. Watch Videos: According to police reports, on Saturday in Navi Mumbai a truck br ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BMC will resume its long-delayed road concretisation project in the island city starting this October. The work, stalled for nearly two years, will cover around 360 roads across South Mumbai. Simultaneously, an equal number of roads in the western suburbs, many left partially concretised, will be taken up on priority to ease commuter inconvenience. Originally delayed due to various reasons, the full concretisation project is now expected to be completed by May 2027. Background of t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai's busy suburban railway network witnessed chaos recently as a video of a woman creating a dramatic scene during a ticket inspection went viral. Allegedly filmed at Dadar railway station's foot-over bridge, the video captures the woman yelling, crying and arguing with ticket-checking staff and Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials. Viral Video Shows Woman Creating Scene On Busy Bridge In the video, the woman, dressed in formal office attire, is seen protesting loudly while a m ...Read More >
Mumbai: Centuries-old Maratha military forts, which are the emblems of courage, strategic brilliance, and architectural ingenuity, have now earned global recognition. Out of hundreds of them, 12 of these iconic forts have been officially inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list, spotlighting the Maratha Empire's formidable defence infrastructure and cultural legacy. This international honour was not easily won. The nomination journey, as intricate as the forts themselves, was initiated by Maha ...Read More >
Mumbai: The strike called by app-based cab drivers has been temporarily postponed until Tuesday, offering much-needed relief to commuters across key cities such as Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. The strike had severely impacted daily transportation, especially in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), where cab availability dropped sharply and prices surged due to increased demand. The protest was spearheaded by the Gig Workers Front along with allied unions. The drivers are pressing for a set of key ...Read More >
Thane: The Kalyan Deputy Regional Transport Office (RTO) has issued a notice to a private school, seeking an explanation after two nursery students were injured when they fell from a moving private school van in Ambernath on Monday morning. Officials stated that the notice was served to the school principal on Tuesday, demanding a detailed explanation to be submitted within seven days without fail. The notice stated: "As per the School Bus Policy -- Maharashtra Motor Vehicles (Regulations for ...Read More >
Mumbai: Supriya Sule, a leader from the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction), expressed her frustration regarding the mandatory three-language formula in Maharashtra, questioning why it is enforced here when states like Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Orissa do not have the same requirement, particularly regarding the teaching of Hindi from the first grade. During her visit to the Free Press Journal office, she discussed various issues, including her recent representation for Indi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indian flyers with credit cards of any major banks will now be able to access lounges at airports operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL). This initiative will remove the need of registering with intermediary platforms as the banks are now directly collaborating with the airport operator to allow lounge access. Air travellers are required to register their credit cards with intermediary platforms to access lounges at all domestic and international airports to relax and enjoy amen ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti has said that Mumbai city is now completely free from instructional loudspeakers. He stated that the police had earlier successfully carried out a comprehensive drive against public address systems installed on all religious structures. The Commissioner confirmed to the Free Press Journal (FPJ) that the police have removed about 1,500 instructional loudspeakers from religious structures across Mumbai, and they will ensure that such loudspeakers ar ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 27: In an unfortunate incident in Karnataka, a 20-year-old woman allegedly died after falling from the 13th floor of an under-construction building in Bengaluru. The deceased woman was later identified as Nandini. The alleged incident occurred in South Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara. Police officials said that the deceased woman had gone to the under-construction building with three of her friends, including two men, to drink and party. After Nandini fell and died, her three fri ...Read More >
Mumbai: The birth of three penguin chicks at Mumbai's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo has sparked an unexpected row not over their care, but their names. BJP functionary Nitin Bankar from the Byculla Assembly constituency has objected to the chicks being given English names, insisting they be named in Marathi instead. The BMC is expected to respond by June 10, after which Bankar will decide his next move. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Bankar said, "When penguins were brought from a ...Read More >
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