{
  "id": 16925842,
  "title": "Pratap Asbe Dies: Veteran Journalist Passes Away Due To Heart Attack In Mumbai; CM Fadnavis & Others Pay Tribute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/pratap-asbe-dies-veteran-journalist-passes-away-due-to-heart-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:58:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/pratap-asbe-dies-veteran-journalist-passes-away-due-to-heart-attack-in-mumbai-cm-fadnavis-others-pay-tribute"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Veteran journalist Pratap Asbe died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, reportedly from a heart attack. His death prompted condolences from several political leaders, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others. Asbe's body will be cremated at Dadar Park crematorium on Thursday, October 29, at 11 am.\n\nChief Minister Fadnavis expressed grief over Asbe's demise in a post on X, describing him as a deep scholar of Maharashtra's social and political landscape. He credited Asbe for his studied exposition of political, social, and economic events, stating that his loss is deeply felt in the journalism field. Sunetra Pawar, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, also mourned Asbe's death, recognizing his unique identity and fearless writing in journalism. She highlighted his meticulous observation and in-depth analysis of political and social events. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar likewise paid tribute, acknowledging Asbe's contribution to Maharashtra's journalism and his keen eye on developments in politics, society, and economy.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Veteran journalist and political analyst Pratap Asbe passed away on Wednesday, October 28, reportedly after suffering a heart attack in Mumbai. His demise prompted condolences from several political leaders, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and several other leaders. According to a TV9 Marathi report, Asbe suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Hinduja Hospital in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}