Every language. Every morning.
Pick the paper you grew up reading, or try a new one. New editions arrive between 5:00 and 6:30 AM IST.
- 24+
- Daily editions
- 11
- Languages
- ₹0
- No ads, no subscription
Four ways to make it yours.
Everything in the app is built around how you actually read.
Offline
Keep editions ready for when you have no connection.
Archive
Go back to earlier editions whenever you need them.
Read live
Open today's edition as soon as it is out.
Comfort
Tune the page so it is easy on your eyes.
Three taps. That's it.
No clutter between you and the news.
- 1
Choose
Pick your language or city.
- 2
Explore
Browse newspapers and editions in one place.
- 3
Read
Open it live, or save it to read offline.
Same papers. Two ways to read.
The Android app is ready today. The web reader is in final testing.
Web
Coming soon- Install
- None. It opens in your browser.
- Works on
- Phone, tablet and desktop.
- Status
- In final testing.
Android app
Available now- Install
- One-time APK install.
- Works on
- Android devices.
- Best for
- Reading offline in a space made for it.
Questions, answered.
Is Free Akhbaar really 100% free?
Yes. There are no subscriptions, no paywalls and no ads. You get every daily edition, every morning.
Which newspapers are available?
24+ daily editions, including Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala, Rajasthan Patrika, Hindustan, Navbharat Times, Prabhat Khabar, Punjab Kesari, The Hindu, Indian Express and regional papers in Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali and more.
Can I read newspapers offline?
Yes. In the Android app, save today's paper with one tap and read it any time without an internet connection.
What time are the morning editions updated?
New editions are added automatically every morning between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM IST.
How do I install the Android app?
Tap Download Android app on this page, open the downloaded APK file, and allow installs from your browser if Android asks.
Why does Android show a warning when I install?
Android warns about any app installed from outside Google Play. Download the file only from this page, allow the install when asked, and switch the permission off again afterwards in Settings.
Take it with you.
The official Android APK. Free, with no ads.
- Version
- v1.1.0
- File size
- 15 MB
- Released
- 17 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM IST
How to install
- Download the APK and open it from your notifications or Downloads.
- If Android asks, allow installs from your browser.
- Tap Install, then open Free Akhbaar.