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Free Press Journal

June 2026

Assault Case: Cricketer Shashank Singh Denies Allegations After FIR

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Cricketer Shashank Singh, son of retired Special DGP (Police Reforms) Shailesh Singh, on Tuesday denied allegations after a FIR was registered against him and his driver over an alleged assault on a domestic worker

Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar Directs Officials To Resolve Pending Issues Of Mathadi Workers At Mahindra Logistics Chakan Facility

Akash Fundkar on Tuesday directed officials to resolve the pending issues of Mathadi workers employed at Mahindra Logistics' Chakan facility through dialogue and coordination with all stakeholders, reiterating the state government's commitment to safeguarding workers' rights

Akash Fundkarmaharashtra Labour Minister
Protecting the interests of workers and ensuring they receive justice is the government's top priority. All necessary action should be taken after examining the relevant documents and following due legal procedure,

BJP MLC Pravin Darekar Urges Maharashtra Govt To Explore Dam On Forest Land Near Dahisar As Long-Term Mumbai Water Solution

The discussion was initiated by MLC Rajhans Singh on Mumbai's water supply challenges

Bombay HC Declares Businessman's Arrest Illegal Over Failure To Provide Proper Grounds Of Arrest

Shyam Chandakjustice
The communication... was not sufficient or a substantive compliance of the legal requirement of informing the 'grounds of arrest',
The arrest of the petitioner is declared as illegal, it being in violation of Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution of India."

Election Authorities Hold All-Party Meet In Panvel To Review Special Electoral Roll Revision Drive Amid 574 Polling Stations

The election authorities on Tuesday held an all-party meeting with office-bearers and representatives of political parties in the Panvel Assembly constituency to review the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls being undertaken as per the directions of the Election Commission of India

Mumbai Power Outages Spark Heated Assembly Debate; Speaker Slams BEST, Calls High-Level Meet For Long-Term Solutions

The corporation is committed to taking stringent action against unauthorized constructions, and similar demolition drives will continue across the city to ensure compliance with planning regulations,

Mumbai Power Outages Trigger Stormy Assembly Debate As Govt Cites Demand Surge; Speaker Calls High-Level Meeting With BEST

Minister Misal Attributes Failures to Record Temperatures and Demand Surge

Maharashtra To Form Expert Panel For AI SOPs Within 30 Days; Opposition Raises Privacy Fears Over Vidhan Bhavan Facial Recognition

The committee will be constituted within 30 days and is expected to submit its report within four to six months. Its recommendations will be sent to the Union government for consideration while framing a national policy and legal framework governing AI,
To the best of my knowledge, the facial recognition system appears to have been developed using photographs already available with the Legislature Secretariat. The Speaker is the competent authority to issue directions in this matter, and if an inquiry is ordered, the police machinery will conduct the investigation,

Mumbai Improves Civic Services But Lags In Environmental Performance: Praja Foundation Civic Report 2026

Civic participation should not end with voting; it should continue through reporting local issues, engaging with ward-level representatives, participating in consultations, and using public data to hold institutions accountable. When citizens, elected representatives and officials work together, governance becomes more transparent, responsive and effective. Informed citizen participation is essential to ensuring that this potential translates into measurable improvements in people's daily lives."

Mumbai Sessions Court Rejects Former CTO's Anticipatory Bail In Alleged Digital Data Extortion Case

Prima facie, it is found that, even after the termination of accused No. 1 (Sachdev) on March 30, 2023, he refused to hand over any credentials, domains, hosting access, or data belonging to the company. He wrongfully retained physical possession of the company's laptops and mobile phones containing highly sensitive client and employee databases."

Railway Police Intensify Baggage Checks At Vashi Stations After Fatal Borivali Train Stabbing Incident

Kiran Undreinspector
Our top priority is the safety of railway passengers. Strict action will be taken against anyone found carrying weapons, inflammable or explosive substances, or travelling under the influence of alcohol or narcotic drugs. We appeal to commuters to cooperate with the checking teams and immediately report any suspicious person or unattended object to the Railway Police,

End Of An Era: LeBron James Leaves Lakers After 8 Years as Franchise Shares Emotional Goodbye

LeBron James is set to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, bringing an end to an eight-year stint that included an NBA championship, record-breaking achievements and one of the most closely followed chapters of his illustrious career

Jeanie Busspresident
LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers — including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold,

Navi Mumbai Tragedy: 17-Year-Old Dharavi Boy Drowns While Swimming In Rain-Filled Lake At Kharghar Hills

The lake is filled to capacity due to heavy rainfall, making it extremely dangerous. We appeal to citizens and tourists not to enter lakes, waterfalls or streams during the monsoon, as water levels and currents can change suddenly and prove fatal,

Mumbai Heritage Update: Maharashtra Govt Sanctions ₹5.63 Crore To Restore Historic Asiatic Library Building

Public Works Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale on Tuesday inspected the ongoing work and directed officials to ensure high-quality execution while preserving the monument's original architectural character