The father of accused Akshay Shinde has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court alleging that his son was killed in a fake encounter and therefore an SIT should investigate the case.
The "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna," announced on June 28 by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar during the state budget presentation, provides benefits to women aged 21-65 with an annual income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh.
As Maharashtra gears up for assembly elections, speculation mounts that Congress may nominate Priya Dutt against BJP's Ashish Shelar in Bandra West, especially after a recent meeting among Congress leaders. Dutt, who previously served as a Congress MP, could pose a significant challenge to Shelar.
Badlapur encounter: The Maharashtra govt has formed an 8-member committee under the leadership of the Additional Police Commissioner to investigate this encounter.
The family of the Badlapur sexual assault case accused have refused to accept the body of Akshay Shinde till investigation is complete.
The Maharashtra government said that the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) will conduct a probe into his death. The CID team is expected to visit the Mumbra bypass crime scene and take statements from the police officers who were present during the incident.
After Akshay Shinde was killed in a retaliatory firing on Monday, the police and CM Eknath Shinde said that he snatched the rifle from the policeman and shot fired. Subsequently, he was neutralised in retaliatory firing. However, Akshay's father has called it a fake encounter.
Siddhivinayak laddu row: The viral video purportedly showed some baby rats being found in the packets. However, the temple trust turned down the claims and said the video was not from the temple premises, but an investigation would be launched to find out the truth.
The incident has raised questions and sparked controversy. Shinde's family has disputed the police's version of events, demanding an independent investigation. A CID team is investigating the encounter, including forensic examination of the police vehicle and statements from the officers involved.
Akshay Shinde, 24, was accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur town of Thane district, which triggered massive outrage in Maharashtra. He was killed in a retaliatory firing by police on Monday.
Akshay Shinde was killed near Mumbra Bypass around 6:15pm when he allegedly snatched the gun of a policeman while he was being ferried in a police vehicle as part of a probe into a case registered on the complaint of his former wife.
Badlapur school sex abuse accused Akshay Shinde died in exchange of firing during an escaping bid on Monday. The primary information suggests that the accused snatched a gun from the police personnel and opened fire at them in a bid to escape.
The decision to rename Pune Airport after 17th-century Bhakti Movement saint Tukaram was taken in a Cabinet meeting. The proposal will now be sent to the Central government. Upon approval from the Centre, the name will be officially changed.
It is pertinent to note that the statement by Union Minister Gadkari comes as he presented the Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial Award for the year 2024, to Ramdas Athawale. He praised the latter for his work in advocating for justice for the Dalit.
Badlapur school sexual assault case, in which two kindergarten girls were allegedly sexually assaulted, triggered a massive protest in the town, with thousands of people blocking trains at Badlapur station on August 20.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde elaborated on the key decisions to be implemented in the state, including renaming Pune's Lohgaon Airport as 'Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj International Airport, Pune.'
BJP leader Rane addressed two public meetings in Shrirampur and Topkhana areas in Ahmednagar district on September 1 in support of Ramgiri Maharaj, who was in the news last month for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Islam and Prophet Muhammad.
As Maharashtra gears up for assembly elections, Rashmi Thackeray's name surfaces as a potential Chief Minister candidate. Banners promoting her candidacy appeared at Matoshree, igniting speculation about her political future.
'The Legend of Maula Jatt', a 2022 released Pakistani movie is set to hit the Indian theaters on October 2. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has warned action against theatre owners if they allow its screening.
During the Andheri Cha Raja immersion at Mumbai's Versova Beach, a boat carrying devotees capsised, causing over two dozen people to fall into the sea. Quick rescue efforts prevented any casualties.
Top News
Latest News
