Every day, the older men running our politics keep pushing Gen Z voters further away, observes Binu Alex.
August 15 was the date of India's Independence, so why did transfer of power happen at the stroke of midnight August 14-15?
An anti-encroachment drive in Mumbai's Bandra area turned violent after authorities demolished an alleged illegal religious structure, leading to stone-pelting by residents and a police lathi-charge.
A four-year-old boy was allegedly killed by his father for repeatedly crying for milk in the Powai area of Mumbai, police said on Saturday. The father, Rajesh Prakash Singh, has been arrested.
The Maharashtra government has banned the literature of terrorist organisations such as Islamic State, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment, and Al Qaeda (AQIS), citing its content glorifying violent extremism, promoting radicalisation, and providing information on bomb-making and lone-wolf attacks.
Faridabad police have arrested a husband and wife from Mumbai for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 31 crore through fraudulent investment schemes in forex trading and film production.
An 8-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a security guard in Mumbai's Pydhonie area, leading to his arrest and widespread public protests. Hundreds gathered outside the police station, demanding swift justice and stricter laws, drawing attention from political figures like MLA Rohit Pawar.
Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
A Delhi court has denied bail to Raj Kumar, an accused in an inter-state child trafficking racket, emphasising that child trafficking is a "heinous scourge" and an "onslaught on the moral conscience of civilised society." The court highlighted the vulnerability of children and the commercialisation of infants, noting that the complainant's newborn is still missing and the accused's wife has prior involvement in similar cases.
An initial report has ruled out bacterial infection in the deaths of four Mumbai family members who consumed watermelon. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.
A 22-year-old student has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly supplying drugs at a music concert in Goregaon, following the deaths of two people from suspected drug overdoses.
Two employees of a construction firm in Mumbai have been booked for allegedly blocking the new Kalina-BKC Link Road with cranes and other materials, leading to an FIR after viral videos and a failure to comply with MMRDA's request to clear the stretch.
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple at Ayodhya has pained devotees, but stressed strict action will be taken against those found guilty in the case.
The controversy erupted at Srishti Complex in the Poonam Cluster area near Mira Road on Sunday after residents and Hindu organisations objected to the setting up of a shed for sacrificial goats on the housing complex premises, according to local officials.
The Mumbai Press Club received a threatening email claiming gas bombs were planted on the premises, prompting a thorough search by security agencies. The threat was later determined to be a hoax, and an investigation is underway to trace the email's origin.
Authorities in Mumbai are investigating the deaths of four family members after they consumed watermelon, with efforts underway to locate the source of the fruit.
A 17-year-old has been detained in Mumbai for allegedly attacking his friend with a sickle due to the friend's phone conversations with the accused's mother.
The Bombay High Court has quashed a year-long externment order against a political leader, ruling that involvement in agitations and protests against the government cannot be the sole basis for such orders. Justice Madhav Jamdar stated that externment for opposing government decisions affects fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and expression.
Mumbai Railway Police's Operation Muskan successfully traced 305 missing children in a month, reuniting 247 with their families.
The son of gangster Asif Dadi was injured in a shooting in Mumbai's Byculla area. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting an underworld connection.
A demolition drive targeting an allegedly illegal mosque in Mumbai's Bandra East area led to clashes between residents and police, resulting in injuries and detentions.
Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community, asserting that 'PDA' includes Pandits, and also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of targeting opposition workers, Brahmins, and religious leaders, including Shankaracharya.
Thane police rescued a five-year-old boy and arrested the abductor within five hours of the crime. The accused, Iqbal Guddu Ansari, was arrested from a hideout in Mumbai. The boy was lured away from his home in Bhiwandi. Multiple police teams used technical surveillance to trace the suspect.
Five individuals, including three women, have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police constable in Khar, Mumbai, after he caught one of them riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly murdered by a group of people in Mumbai's Mahim area following an argument stemming from an old rivalry.
The CBI has arrested two alleged masterminds from Mumbai in connection with the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam in Uttarakhand, where over one lakh investors were reportedly defrauded.
Kalyan police have dismantled a drug syndicate, seizing 9.7 kg of heroin worth Rs 34.18 crore and arresting five individuals, including a major interstate supplier.
A derogatory 'cockroach' remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant during a Supreme Court hearing inadvertently sparked a nationwide student movement, transforming an insult into a powerful symbol of protest that led to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Mumbai police have arrested sixteen people and are seeking over 150 more in connection with stone pelting incidents that occurred during a demolition drive near Bandra station. The demolition aimed to clear encroached land for railway infrastructure upgrades.
A 48-year-old man in Mumbai allegedly murdered his wife's lover after a drinking session at his home in Goregoan. The accused, Bhimraj Omprakash Sharma, invited Vikas Ashok Bhusare, who he suspected of having an affair with his wife, to his residence where the crime occurred.
Gen Z protesters are using memes, music, and sarcastic humour on social media platforms like Instagram and X to demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET question paper leak and other examination irregularities.
'This generation decides on their own what is good or bad for them.' 'They got an outlet to vent their anger against this government through CJP and they did that.' 'They felt how can the government control us or lathi charge us?'
A violent clash between two groups in Mumbai's Goregaon area during a religious procession resulted in injuries to Bajrang Dal members and the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident stemmed from a dispute over loud devotional songs, leading to a brawl with weapons. Authorities have initiated demolition of unauthorized homes allegedly belonging to some of the accused.
Maharashtra's CET Cell has lodged a police complaint after an audio clip surfaced, allegedly showing a woman offering a 'special' exam centre for the MH-CET engineering entrance test for Rs 12 lakh, promising a high percentile.
The Mumbai police on Friday said that the person, who was brought to Bandra police station for questioning, is not related to the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan.
A 72-year-old chartered accountant was robbed, assaulted, and kidnapped from his home in Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects after a 36-hour chase.
A 17 year old recounts attending the Mumbai student protests over the NEET paper leak in secret, sharing her experience of solidarity, youth activism, and why she believes collective action can bring change.
A CISF constable in Mumbai became a victim of cyber fraud when his mobile phone was allegedly hacked, leading to Rs 95,668 being siphoned from his bank account. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident, which involved the phone resetting and apps deleting automatically before the unauthorised transaction.
'Whatever is happening is wrong. Why is the government sleeping? This is wrong.'
