Free Press Journal (India)

The Free Press Journal is an English-language daily newspaper from India, founded in 1930 by Swaminathan Sadanand, who served as its inaugural editor. Initially created to support a news agency called the Free Press of India, it played a role in the Independence movement. The newspaper is based in Mumbai, India.

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#11832

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#950

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NBA Star James Harden's Hulk Hogan Style Entry At WWE Fanatics Fest Cheered By Fans; Video

6 days ago | freepressjournal.in | Suraj Alva

NBA star James Harden never fails to entertain the fans both on and off the court. In a video going viral on social media, the 35-year-old Los Angeles Clippers star made an unexpected appearance at the Fanatics Fest in New York city. Wearing a yellow feather boa, a red bandana, and the WWE theme song "Real American," Harden embraced the spotlight like a professional wrestler as he entered the event dressed as Hulk Hogan.
Mumbai News: BMC Issues Guidelines On Pet Ownership, Feeding Strays; Licences Mandatory Under MMC Act

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Devashri Bhujbal

The BMC on Thursday issued guidelines for pet owners and caregivers on feeding pets and stray animals, and for housing societies. It also said that all pet owners are mandatory to register and obtain the licences from BMC under Section 191B of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, and keeping unlicensed dogs is illegal.
Bombay HC To Resume Hearings On Maratha Quota Law Validity From July 18

2 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Urvi Mahajani

Mumbai, Jun 11: The Bombay High Court will begin fresh hearings from July 18 on a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra law granting 10 per cent reservation to the Maratha community in education and government jobs. The court clarified that its interim order from April 2024 will continue. That order had stated that all admissions and appointments made under the new law would be subject to final orders in the case.
Maharashtra Cyber Trains SEBI Officials To Tackle Financial Cybercrime In Specialised Workshop

2 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Avadhut Kharade

According to Maharashtra Cyber Official's, Organized under the Maharashtra Cyber Security Project, the one-day session was aimed at enhancing SEBI’s capabilities in combating sophisticated financial cybercrimes, particularly those involving fake trading apps and fraudulent investment schemes—growing threats in India’s financial sector.
'No Muslim To Be allowed...': Bhopal Sub-Inspector Instructs Gym Owner In Viral Video

3 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Vinay MR Mishra

A video surfaced online from Bhopal's Ayodhya Nagar showing police officers accompanied by Bajrang Dal activists warning a local gym owner against permitting Muslim trainers or trainees, despite the absence of any formal complaints from gym members. According to reports, police intervened following allegations that a Muslim trainer had been interacting with Hindu women members.
Author Bhawana Somaaya’s Memoir 'Farewell To Karachi' Reflects On Family’s Partition Trauma Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

3 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Roshmila Bhattacharya

On May 7, India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, targeting infrastructure of terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba at nine sites across the border. Pakistan retaliated with an aerial dogfight. The following day, as the first drone war between the two countries escalated, author-journalist Bhawana Somaaya and her family got on a con call.
Mumbai: MMRDA Scraps Thane-Bhayander Tunnel Project Tender; Supreme Court Cites ‘Larger Public Interest'

4 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Urvi Mahajani

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) informed the apex court on Friday that it has scrapped the tenders issued for the Rs 6,000-crore Thane-Ghodbunder-Bhayandar tunnel and the elevated road projects. The decision came after prodding from the Supreme Court regarding the necessity of transparency in large public projects.
Central Railway Has Announced Revision In Porterage Charges, Which Will Come Into Effect From June 1; Check Details Inside

4 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Kamal Mishra

The Central Railway has announced revision in porterage charges, which will come into effect from June 1, 2025. This change aligns with new guidelines issued by the Railway Board and is intended to bring uniformity and clarity in porter service pricing across stations. Under the revised structure, the charge for carrying head loads—defined as luggage up to 40 kg—has been standardized based on station category.
Mumbai News: BEST Workers Union Alleges Corruption In Wet Lease Bus Operations, Demands Probe

4 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Kamal Mishra

The BESTWorkers Union has raised serious concerns regarding alleged corruption and non-compliance within the wet lease bus system operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking. In a formal complaint submitted to BEST management on 28th May, the union called for a thorough investigation into the wet lease contract system and the daily operations of the contractors responsible for providing bus services to the city.
Alert Mumbaikars! BEST Announces Major Bus Route Revamp From June 1; Check New AC Routes, Rerouting, Renumbering & Schedule Changes

4 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Kamal Mishra

Mumbai: In a major overhaul aimed at enhancing the efficiency and integration of Mumbai’s public transport, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has announced a series of significant changes to its 30 bus routes, effective Sunday, June 1, 2025. The revamp includes the introduction of new air-conditioned (AC) routes, rerouting of existing services, renumbering, and changes in operational schedules.