Maharashtra

  • Tragic Suicide of 19-Year-Old Over Marriage Delay: Mental Health Crisis Highlights Need for Support

    Tragic Suicide of 19-Year-Old Over Marriage Delay: Mental Health Crisis Highlights Need for Support

    Dec 02, 2025 02:38 pm CST

    A 19-year-old from Jharkhand has tragically taken his own life in Thane, Maharashtra after his family asked him to wait until the legal age of 21 to marry his girlfriend. This heartbreaking incident underscores the critical importance of mental health support and communication within families, especially when dealing with emotional distress in young adults facing personal challenges.

  • Honor Killing in Maharashtra: Woman Marries Deceased Lover After Family

    Honor Killing in Maharashtra: Woman Marries Deceased Lover After Family's Fatal Attack Over Caste Differences

    Dec 01, 2025 09:04 pm CST

    In a tragic case of honor killing in Maharashtra's Nanded district, six people including the parents and brother of 21-year-old Aanchal Mamidwar were arrested for murdering her boyfriend Saksham Tate. The killing stemmed from caste differences, as Aanchal belongs to the Special Backward Class while Tate was a Dalit. Following the murder, Aanchal performed a symbolic marriage ceremony with her deceased partner's body, vowing to live with his family henceforth.

  • CCTV Captures Suspected Deliberate Hit-and-Run Attack on Former Shiv Sena MLA Nirmala Gavit

    CCTV Captures Suspected Deliberate Hit-and-Run Attack on Former Shiv Sena MLA Nirmala Gavit

    Nov 25, 2025 11:27 pm CST

    Former Shiv Sena MLA Nirmala Gavit was critically injured in what appears to be a deliberate hit-and-run incident in Maharashtra's Nashik, as captured on CCTV. The footage shows a car deliberately targeting Gavit while she was walking with her grandchild, who narrowly escaped harm. Police have launched an investigation into the apparent targeted attack on the two-term legislator who recently joined the Eknath Shinde faction.

  • Remembering Dharmendra: How a Love for Puran Poli Revealed the Bollywood Legend

    Remembering Dharmendra: How a Love for Puran Poli Revealed the Bollywood Legend's Extraordinary Humility

    Nov 25, 2025 01:46 pm CST

    Discover the touching story of how Bollywood icon Dharmendra's love for Maharashtra's traditional sweet dish puran poli became central to a political maneuver that revealed his exceptional character. Former MLC Shrikant Joshi shares a heartwarming memory of the late actor's gracious response when faced with a deliberately orchestrated delay, showcasing the legendary star's humility, patience, and profound understanding of public service that defined his character beyond the silver screen.

  • 5-Year-Old Sexual Assault Victim Denied Medical Care as Village Attempts Cover-Up in Maharashtra

    5-Year-Old Sexual Assault Victim Denied Medical Care as Village Attempts Cover-Up in Maharashtra

    Nov 25, 2025 02:08 am CST

    A 5-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Beed district was allegedly sexually assaulted by a teenage relative, with village residents preventing the family from reporting the crime or seeking immediate medical care. After four days of suffering, authorities were finally notified, resulting in charges under the POCSO Act and the child's hospitalization. Officials are investigating both the assault and the community's obstruction of justice.

  • Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old Student by Suicide at Maharashtra Tribal Residential School

    Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old Student by Suicide at Maharashtra Tribal Residential School

    Nov 25, 2025 12:55 am CST

    A 14-year-old student tragically ended his life at a tribal residential school in Palghar, Maharashtra. The Class 8 pupil was found hanging in his room during prayer time. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the factors behind this unfortunate incident, as the boy had lost his father years ago and was under his uncle's guardianship.

  • Fatal Bus Accident in Nashik: 9-Year-Old Boy Killed When Bus Rolls Onto Platform at Sinnar Stand

    Fatal Bus Accident in Nashik: 9-Year-Old Boy Killed When Bus Rolls Onto Platform at Sinnar Stand

    Nov 19, 2025 07:47 pm CST

    A tragic accident at Maharashtra's Sinnar bus stand claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy and injured four others when a state transport bus unexpectedly rolled onto a passenger platform. CCTV footage shows the vehicle losing control, with preliminary investigations pointing to possible brake failure. The victim, identified as Adarsh Borade, was waiting with family after a pilgrimage when the incident occurred.

  • Maharashtra Committee Indicts Three in Rs 300-Crore Land Deal Linked to Ajit Pawar

    Maharashtra Committee Indicts Three in Rs 300-Crore Land Deal Linked to Ajit Pawar's Son

    Nov 19, 2025 11:46 am CST

    A Joint Inspector General of Registration committee has submitted its report on a controversial Rs 300-crore land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son's firm, indicting three individuals while noting Parth Pawar's name doesn't appear in any official documents. The report recommends stricter measures to prevent fraudulent government land transactions in the future.

  • Maharashtra Declares Leopard Attacks a State Disaster: Fadnavis Unveils Comprehensive Management Plan

    Maharashtra Declares Leopard Attacks a State Disaster: Fadnavis Unveils Comprehensive Management Plan

    Nov 19, 2025 12:41 am CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to classify leopard attacks as a 'state disaster' and reclassify leopards from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Wildlife Protection Act. The comprehensive plan includes immediate deployment of cages, establishing rescue centers in Pune district, implementing sterilization programs, and adjusting school hours in affected areas to ensure public safety amid increasing human-wildlife conflicts.

  • Man Uses Donkeys to Pull Malfunctioning Mahindra Thar to Dealership in Unique Pune Protest

    Man Uses Donkeys to Pull Malfunctioning Mahindra Thar to Dealership in Unique Pune Protest

    Nov 17, 2025 09:13 pm CST

    A frustrated Pune resident staged an unusual protest by having donkeys pull his problematic Mahindra Thar SUV to the dealership after repeated complaints about water leaks and engine noise went unresolved. The creative demonstration highlights consumer frustration with unaddressed vehicle quality issues.