# Loksatta Marathi News + Epaper

> Leading marathi news app for live news, breaking news and daily news paper

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.loksatta.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.loksatta.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.loksatta.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Indian Express Online
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 1,430,633
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (32,339 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.9.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2012-05-17
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loksatta.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.loksatta.com](https://www.loksatta.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://indianexpress.com/privacy-policy/](https://indianexpress.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The official Loksatta Marathi News + Epaper app delivers premium and breaking news in Marathi, keeping you updated with the latest headlines, live notifications, and comprehensive local and international news. Customize your home screen with your favorite topics like Maharashtra news, politics, elections, sports, cricket 2025, Bollywood, technology, and more.

Key features include instant access to Loksatta’s e-paper, audio stories with text-to-speech, offline reading, night mode with font adjustments, swiping for seamless reading between articles, and easy sharing options via social media. Ideal for Marathi readers who want a reliable, user-friendly news app with podcasts, photos, and videos from a trusted source.

## Rankings

- #55,535 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.loksatta.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews largely praise authentic, in-depth news with policy analysis, broad coverage, and premium content, as well as convenient mobile reading. Isolated issues include font size in the updated version, login problems, and occasional not-opening, but no con is repeatedly reported across reviews. Users also request ad/content filtering and quicker reliability. Overall, the content quality is strong with room for UI and stability improvements.

### Pros

- Authentic, in-depth news with policy analysis.
- Broad coverage across politics, education, administration, trade, tech, sports, culture, etc.
- Valued Loksatta Premium content.
- Convenient for reading on the go (e.g., train commutes).
- Overall strong app quality and positive reception.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.loksatta.android)