Maharashtra
Mumbai Birth Certificate Scandal: BJP Leader Exposes 103 Fraudulent Documents Issued to Ineligible Persons
Sep 30, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Senior BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has uncovered a significant fraud involving 103 illegal birth certificates issued by Mumbai's civic body to ineligible persons. Part of a larger statewide scam affecting over 2 lakh applications, the case has prompted police investigations and cancellations of suspicious documents across Maharashtra.
Communal Tension Erupts in Maharashtra Over 'I Love Mohammed' Rangoli: 30 Detained Following Protests
Sep 29, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Communal tensions have flared in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra after a rangoli featuring "I love Mohammed" slogan appeared during Navratri celebrations. Police detained 30 people following protests and clashes, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for an investigation into possible deliberate attempts to disrupt religious harmony. This incident follows similar controversies in other parts of India involving the same slogan.
7-Year-Old Boy Killed by Mother with Rolling Pin for Requesting Chicken Dish in Maharashtra
Sep 29, 2025 01:43 pm CST
A tragic incident in Maharashtra's Palghar resulted in the death of a 7-year-old boy after his mother violently attacked him with a rolling pin when he requested chicken for dinner. His 10-year-old sister was also injured in the attack and is receiving hospital treatment. The 40-year-old mother has been arrested and charged with murder as police continue their investigation.
Tragic Leopard Attack Claims Life of 5-Year-Old Boy in Maharashtra's Gondia District
Sep 26, 2025 08:16 pm CST
A devastating wildlife incident occurred in Maharashtra's Gondia district where a leopard attacked and fatally mauled a five-year-old boy named Ansh Prakash Mandal in Sanjaynagar village. The attack triggered community protests highlighting growing human-wildlife conflicts in the region. Forest officials are addressing safety concerns following this tragic incident.
Caught on Camera: Young Girl Attacked and Dragged by Stray Dogs in Pune Raises Safety Concerns
Sep 25, 2025 05:06 pm CST
A disturbing incident in Pune's Vadgaonsheri area where a young girl was attacked and dragged by four stray dogs was captured on CCTV. This event adds to growing concerns about stray dog management across Maharashtra, highlighting the tension between public safety and animal welfare as similar incidents increase nationwide, prompting Supreme Court intervention regarding stray dog regulations.
6 Maoists Carrying Rs 62 Lakh Bounty Surrender In Maharashtra
Sep 25, 2025 02:31 am CST
Six Maoists, including three women, carrying cumulative rewards of Rs 62 lakh, surrendered in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Wednesday, police said.
99.99 Percentile In NEET But Didn't Want To Be Doctor. Teen Dies By Suicide
Sep 24, 2025 04:11 pm CST
A 19-year-old student from Maharashtra's Chandrapur district died by suicide on the day he was scheduled to leave for admission to a medical college.
Teen Girl Gangraped Over 5-Month Period In Maharashtra; 7 Accused Arrested
Sep 24, 2025 02:53 am CST
A 17-year-old girl from Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane was allegedly raped by seven men in their twenties over a period of past five months after one of them befriended her on social media, officials said.
Maharashtra Minister Suggests Adding Shrimp Or Fish In Mid-Day Meal In Schools
Sep 23, 2025 02:27 am CST
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Monday suggested adding shrimp or fish in mid-day meal for school students, arguing they are a good source of protein and the move will also increase their domestic consumption in the face of high US tariffs.
3 Held For Rs 1.4 Crore Jewellery Robbery By Posing As Policemen In Delhi
Sep 23, 2025 01:42 am CST
Three men have been arrested for allegedly robbing a jewellery store and fleeing with Rs 20 lakh cash and gold worth Rs 1.4 crore by posing as police personnel, officials said on Monday.