A labourer has been arrested in Thane for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl at a construction site, sparking outrage and demands for stricter verification of migrant workers.
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.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Mamata Banerjee of not directly fighting the BJP, alleging that this indirect approach benefits the ruling party. He also criticised her government's performance on job creation and handling of corruption.
Walmik Karad, the main accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, was hospitalised after complaining of abdominal pain and fever while in jail.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for celebrating Dr B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary as a 'festival of his thoughts', emphasising the need to spread his ideas across all sections of society. Preparations are underway for the 135th birth anniversary on April 14, with a focus on public awareness and grand celebrations.
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 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Thane hotel, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
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.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached land parcels and other immovable assets worth over 270 crore as part of its money laundering investigation against Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers.
The Bombay High Court has denied bail to retired DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, citing the passing of vital information during intimate chats and the potential to influence witnesses.
A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Thursday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to seven-day police custody in a second rape case where he is accused of sexually exploiting a woman on multiple occasions since 2020 under the guise of religious rituals.
A Thane court acquitted five men charged with human trafficking and running a flesh trade, citing critical failures in the prosecution's case, including the non-examination of key witnesses and victims.
A 55-year-old builder and social media influencer with a large Instagram following has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly possessing a cache of illegal weapons. The arrest occurred shortly after his release on bail in a separate case, raising concerns about his activities and intentions.
Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already facing rape charges, is now under investigation for suspicious financial activities involving numerous accounts and large transactions.
Three individuals are accused of defrauding a woman in Thane, Maharashtra, by falsely promising her daughter admission to a prestigious engineering college and misappropriating 16,350.
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.
Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram secured multiple gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games, with wrestling and weightlifting events taking centre stage.
A first-year BTech student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly attempted suicide, police said. This incident follows the death of another student by suicide on the same campus, marking the fourth such incident in recent months. The student is currently stable and under medical care.
Junior Commonwealth gold medallist Sairaj Pardeshi faces a provisional doping ban after testing positive, while alleging a conspiracy to sabotage his career.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating the death of a stray dog at a housing society after a complaint was filed. This follows a separate incident where a resident was accused of threatening to poison stray dogs.
The Delhi High Court has validated the All India Tennis Association (AITA) elections held in September 2024, but stipulated that the elected body will operate as an interim arrangement under the supervision of a court-appointed Administrator.
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have arrested six people in connection with a triple murder case stemming from a rivalry between two local gangs. The incident involved attacks with daggers and sharp weapons, resulting in three deaths and cross FIRs being filed.
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.
Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh recorded victories in the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship.
The Maharashtra government sanctioned over Rs 1 crore for development works at a temple linked to Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman accused of rape, in 2018. The funds were approved under the regional tourism development scheme. Kharat was arrested on March 18 after being accused of repeated rape.
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.
A 55-year-old man, Ganesh Kashinath Pawar, accused in a cheque bounce case, died of a heart attack at Beed district jail in Maharashtra. He was in judicial custody after failing to appear in court.
Kota police, under the 'Mule Hunter' campaign, have arrested two individuals for allegedly committing online fraud, targeting victims as far away as Murshidabad, West Bengal. The arrests followed an analysis of suspected mule accounts and mobile numbers, revealing fraudulent transactions and prompting charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
A man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, after allegedly shooting three people, resulting in one death, following a dispute over the teasing of a woman he considered his sister.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is set to introduce approximately 7.5 lakh school students to the sport of shooting as part of its 75th foundation anniversary celebrations.
A 40-year-old school teacher was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the driver.
Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).
Sadhvi Satish Sail, model and entrepreneur, is crowned Femina Miss India World 2026.
rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, suggests how to pick the best engineering college and course in India after class 12.
Commonwealth Championships gold medalist Sairaj Pardeshi has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance. The weightlifter alleges a conspiracy to sabotage his career.
Uttarakhand is set to host the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships for the first time, marking a significant milestone for sports in the region. The event will feature teams from across the country competing for top honours.
A 65-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Thane, Maharashtra, after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The 29-year-old accused has been arrested.
The Bombay High Court has discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising the NIA for ignoring evidence collected by the previous investigating agency. The court's decision leaves the question of responsibility for the blasts, which killed 31 people, unanswered.
A man and a teenager died in Maharashtra's Beed district after a power transmission tower collapsed during an attempt to steal high-voltage cables. Police are investigating the incident and have made several arrests.
Try making bitter gourd a different way -- grated, with onions and coconut adding extra body to the preparation.
