Nine members of a family, including six children, died after their car plunged into a well in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. The accident occurred in Dindori town as the family was returning from a function.
The Enforcement Directorate has requested more time to respond to Jacqueline Fernandez's request to become an approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.
Police in Thane have arrested the driver of a cement mixer truck involved in a collision with an overcrowded van, resulting in 11 fatalities. Authorities are urging the public to avoid travelling in unauthorised vehicles.
The sister of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar was questioned by police regarding her alleged connection to the financial dealings of arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, facing a breach of privilege notice for satirising Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, defends his actions by referencing Bal Thackeray's history of political cartoons and arguing for the protection of free speech and satire.
Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad were named Cricketers of the Year for seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively during the MCA Awards ceremony
The Learjet 45 (LJ45), a mid-size business jet aircraft produced by the Learjet Division of Bombardier Aerospace, went off the runway while attempting to land at Baramati airport and burst into flames.
An accused in a Thane murder case, who had been absconding for nine years, has been arrested from Jharkhand. Rajesh alias Uttam Muneshwar Ravidas, the main accused and an alleged contract killer, was apprehended from Hazaribagh.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the call data record (CDR) leak in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.
The death of a close associate of jailed godman Ashok Kharat in a car accident has prompted suspicion from opposition leaders, who question whether the incident was orchestrated to suppress facts in the probe against Kharat.
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel supports colleague Sahar Shaikh's controversial statement about turning Mumbra green, claiming the party intends to do the same across Maharashtra. This follows Shaikh's victory in Thane civic polls and subsequent backlash over her remarks.
Two men were killed in Jalna, Maharashtra, when the truck they were travelling in crashed into a tree. The truck, carrying cattle fodder, was reportedly speeding and entered the city instead of taking the bypass.
The sister of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar is being questioned in connection with the alleged use of her bank account by arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is accused of financial irregularities and land grabbing.
A police inspector and constable in Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000. The officers are accused of demanding money to refrain from taking action against the complainant's brother-in-law in a case.
The Bombay High Court has questioned the denial of furlough to prisoners convicted under special Acts, citing a potential violation of fundamental rights. The issue has been referred to a larger bench due to conflicting previous judgments.
After being wrongly deported and labelled as Bangladeshis, migrant workers in West Bengal's Murshidabad are heading to the polls to reclaim their Indian identity and fight for their right to belong.
A farmer in Beed district was killed following an argument over a land boundary dispute. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
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Walmik Karad, the main accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, was hospitalised after complaining of abdominal pain and fever while in jail.
A Delhi court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate on Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to become an approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.
'This daylight robbery of elections is happening in the commercial capital of India, Mumbai city, so you can imagine what they will do to win elections in the interiors of India.'
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has proposed a Joint Working Group with the RBI and banks to address the issue of mule bank accounts used in cyber fraud. The proposal follows 'Operation Octopus,' which exposed vulnerabilities in KYC verification. Sajjanar also recommended strict directives for banks to fix accountability and adopt advanced technology to detect suspicious transactions.
Three people were killed in Nanded, Maharashtra, after a violent clash between two rival gangs. Police have detained five individuals in connection with the incident, which involved daggers and sharp weapons.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two individuals for allegedly conspiring to wage war against the country by radicalising individuals through social media and planning to establish 'Ghazwa-e-Hind'.
A consignment of meat seized in Jalna, Maharashtra, on suspicion of being beef has been identified as buffalo meat, leading to its release along with the trucks that were transporting it.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans for a new, larger cricket stadium in Mumbai, with a capacity of 100,000, while reaffirming the importance of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Right-wing activists in Jalna, Maharashtra, intercepted three container trucks carrying a large quantity of meat, suspecting it to be beef. Police have detained the drivers and sent samples for testing.
West Bengal defeated Tamil Nadu 3-1 in the Under-19 girls' team final at the 87th UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have arrested six individuals in connection with the theft of 100 bags of soybean from a warehouse. The stolen goods and vehicles used in the crime have been recovered.
Bihar's women's rugby team showcased their strength with dominant wins in the group stage of the Senior National Rugby Sevens Championship, setting the stage for intense knockout rounds.
An FIR has been registered against three individuals for allegedly organising an illegal ram fighting event in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area, which purportedly resulted in the death of one of the animals, on a complaint lodged by PETA India.
A Delhi court has granted Amit Katyal, a businessman linked to Lalu Prasad's family, permission to travel for religious purposes and modified his bail conditions in a money laundering case.
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has requested the Maharashtra government's cooperation in the investigation into the plane crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated a formal investigation.
A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Thane hotel, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Hyderabad Police have dismantled a pan-India cyber fraud network, arresting 52 individuals across nine states in 'Operation Octopus 2.0'. The operation targeted bank officials, mule account holders, and middlemen involved in facilitating cyber frauds.
A local court in Nashik has deferred a decision on interim protection from arrest for Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment and religious coercion case, requesting a police response by April 27. The SIT is investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at TCS's Nashik unit.
A four-year-old boy who was brutally assaulted by an autorickshaw driver in Vasai, Palghar, is recovering in hospital. The accused, Sandeep Pawar, has had his police custody extended. The incident, captured on CCTV, involved the driver slamming the boy to the ground after an argument with the child's father.
A family in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of black magic, promising divine remedies through rituals and pilgrimages.
A police constable in Beed, Maharashtra, was detained by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 2,000.
The Mumbai Cricket Association will also name Wankhede Stadium gates after legends Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji.
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