Free Press Journal
October 2026
Strait Of Hormuz Tensions: 2 Singapore Vessels Hit By Projectiles, Iran Warns Ships Over Unauthorised Passage
The second vessel, GFS GISELLE, sustained hull damage but was able to reach a safe anchorage under its own propulsion
Iran's maritime borders enjoy an unprecedented level of security,
Bigg Boss 20: Will Nakul Dhull Return To Salman Khan Hosted Show After Eviction Post Clash With Gullu?
However, rumours about his possible return to the house have been circulating on social media
'Jai Johar' Row In Bhopal! Police Inspector Suspended For Allegedly Abusing Tribal Students, Leaders Demand FIR
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Misrod police station in-charge inspector Ratan Singh Parihar was suspended on Wednesday for allegedly abusing and making inappropriate casteist remarks against tribal students after they raised the slogan Jai Johar during a protest at Roshanpura on Tuesday
10-Minute Work Takes Hours! Svamitva Portal Glitches Leave Farmers Frustrated In MP's Alot
'If Ball Is In My Zone, I'll Still Go For It': Smriti Mandhana On Captaincy
Sometimes, we get into a lot of things professionally. You can learn a lot from them. But again, we have six T20 matches before the Champions Trophy as an Indian team, so we will look to set standards as an Indian team (as to) how we approach the next three months leading up to the Champions Trophy,
I have been the vice-captain for almost a decade, so being in a leadership role isn't entirely new to me. But leading the national team is a responsibility I am excited about, and I hope to do full justice to the role,
The first bilateral (series) with Zimbabwe, I think, is very exciting. It is our first time playing with them. Sometimes, playing with Zimbabwe and all the Associate nations, it feels like you can learn a lot from them as well because they enjoy playing their cricket,
I have become a captain on the field; there should be no changes in my batting. My coach used to tell me when I was 15 years old, ‘Whenever you bat, always think you are the captain.’ You always take that responsibility, and those things have never changed. If the ball is in the zone, I will still go for it. I will still play whatever (way) the team needs (me to),
Nagpur Woman Allegedly Killed By Lover Over Marriage Dispute, Accused Burns Body With Room Heater
The woman and Javed had known each other for around 15 years and were in a relationship. She had been pressuring him to marry her. Since Javed was already married, the issue led to frequent disputes,
An argument broke out between the two over the marriage issue in the evening. Javed allegedly hit the woman on the head with a heavy object. He then allegedly inflicted burns on her body using a room heater,
Thane: Man Shot Dead In Firing At Ulhasnagar Railway Station Complex
The victim was identified as Harish Gajwani
TIS-H Clinical AI Summit 2026: Doctors Stress Clinical Validation, Patient Safety Before AI Adoption In Hospitals
Experts also highlighted patient-data privacy, clinician involvement and responsible deployment across radiology, pathology, critical care and hospital workflows
Maharashtra Declares 304 Talukas Drought-Hit, Orders Immediate Crop Surveys; Farmers To Get ₹5,000 Before Diwali
Mumbai Weather Update: Mercury Hits 38.2°C As Urban Heat Island Effect Adds To City’s Heat Woes
Urban heat is basically restricted to urban areas of any region. Rapid urbanisation, infrastructure development, cement concretisation of roads and the removal of green patches result in urban heat."
The UHI is created between two vertical structures which block the wind flow, and the heat is trapped from all sides. This also delays wind settlement, and the temperature remains in one place for a longer time. Considering the rapid vertical infrastructure development in a city like Mumbai and changes in overall climatic conditions, people should get used to high temperatures,
Early withdrawal of the southwest monsoon has resulted in October heat arriving early in the month. The heatwave was due to anti-cyclonic winds and a change in wind patterns to easterly."
Rapid urbanisation has increased urban land surface temperatures, emerging as a critical environmental challenge in megacities such as Mumbai. Built-up areas, especially in central and southern Mumbai, are UHI hotspots,
Although we directly cannot attribute the UHI effect to tall, densely populated buildings, it is one of the major factors,
Mumbai's urban form of densely packed buildings, small streets, and little natural cover makes it quite vulnerable to the UHI effect, given its tropical environment,
Mumbai Infra Update: Juhu–Versova Link Road Flyover Targeted To Open By December 2027; Travel Time Expected To Drop Upto 20 Minutes
The flyover is expected to bypass five major junctions and slash peak-hour travel time from 45 minutes to around 20 minutes. It will also improve connectivity to the proposed Versova–Bandra Sea Link and Mumbai Coastal Road (North) connecting Versova to Dahisar-Bhayander, easing traffic across Juhu, Vile Parle West, Andheri West and Versova,
We have set a target to expedite the work and open the flyover by December 31, 2027, to provide commuters with early relief,
Key challenges include relocating 400 metres of water pipelines, shifting a 1,200-mm sewer line using microtunnelling and laying a new 300-mm sewer line, while coordinating with ongoing metro works,
Flaky US President Does A U-Turn, Again
The man in Washington, who has touted his diesel import deal with Moscow as a panacea for soaring energy prices, is, quite frankly, pulling a fast one on millions of American consumers and, crucially, voters in the November Congressional midterm elections
‘I Had Hernia, Shoulder Messed Up, Aneurysm...’: Salman Khan Opens Up About Multiple Health Issues And Injuries That Stemmed From Sultan
My head was broken, had some hernia, some stuff here, and a shoulder messed up. And, this all came up from Sultan.”
Bhopal Faces Festive Season Sanitation Crisis As 13,000 BMC Workers Threaten Strike, Demand ₹25,000 Monthly Salary
Traffic Jams, Accidents Spark Demand For Flyover At Ghoda Chaupati In MP's Dhar
NMC Founder BR Shetty Seeks $15 Billion Damages From Nationalised Bank Over Alleged Financial Fraud
NMC Healthcare founder BR Shetty has sought over $15 billion (approximately Rs 1.43 lakh crore) in damages from a nationalised bank and others in the Bombay High Court
Maharashtra Drought Crisis: Govt Orders Revival Of Defunct Water Supply Schemes Within 15 Days, Tankers To Be Last Resort
The Maharashtra government will treat water tankers as the last resort in tackling the drought situation and has directed district administrations to revive defunct piped water supply schemes within 15 days
Maharashtra Cyber Police Warn Of Mule Account Scams, Urge Citizens To Be Cautious Of Easy-Money Offers
The victim may fall into a trap of scammers by accepting tempting, unverified offers for easy income. The victim is lured into sharing their KYC details or giving account access to someone else ‘for a few days’. The victim is induced by scammers to allow them to use their account, thinking it’s legitimate.”
Cybercriminals actively use the victim's account to receive and move stolen or fraudulent money. The money is then quickly layered across multiple accounts, digital wallets, or fake businesses, and is ultimately withdrawn in cash or online. And since the victim's name is tied to the financial trail, your bank account is frozen, and you face immediate legal action for money laundering,
Panvel Municipal Corporation Removes 513 Banners, 205 Handcarts in Anti-Encroachment Drive; Collects ₹6.48 Lakh
Bhiwandi Civic Body Nominations Trigger Political Row; Samajwadi Party Expels 6 Corporators For 6 Years, Congress Stages Protest
Mumbai: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abetting Wife's Suicide 7 Months After Love Marriage; Dowry Demand, Assault Alleged
Panvel Crime: 28-Year-Old Driver Arrested For Allegedly Attacking Colleague With Broken Beer Bottle Over Old Dispute
The accused allegedly attacked his colleague with a broken beer bottle following an argument over an old dispute. We have arrested him and further investigation is underway,
19-Year-Old Delivery Executive Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Scooters In Malad; 11 Two-Wheelers Recovered
ED Files Money Laundering Complaint Against Ex-New India Co-operative Bank Official, 7 Others
The ED has filed a PMLA complaint against former New India Co-operative Bank official Hitesh Mehta and seven others over the alleged embezzlement of Rs 122 crore