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Cockroach party's Dipke warns of bigger stir if Pradhan doesn't quit by June 13

Cockroach party's Dipke warns of bigger stir if Pradhan doesn't quit by June 13

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has announced plans for nationwide protests if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign by June 13 over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, following a peaceful agitation at Jantar Mantar.

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after weeks of being in hiding. The case involves allegations of forced religious practices and harassment within the TCS unit.

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A history-sheeter with 15 cases against him has been detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act for one year in Latur.

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With Bus In Beed

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With Bus In Beed

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 22-year-old man died after his motorcycle was struck by a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus in Beed. The accident occurred near Neknoor on the Ahilyanagar-Ahmedpur highway. Police are investigating the incident.

Cockroach Janta Party goes viral, founder's parents anxious

Cockroach Janta Party goes viral, founder's parents anxious

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The viral rise of the Cockroach Janta Party reflects growing frustration among Indian youth over unemployment, politics, and economic challenges, sparking nationwide debate online.

No VIP treatment to anyone, says Tukharam Mundhe on cleaning up Mumbai's eateries

No VIP treatment to anyone, says Tukharam Mundhe on cleaning up Mumbai's eateries

Rediff.com3 days ago

Meet the man who is on mission mode to enforce hygiene standards in eateries and restaurants.

CAG flags Rs 3,541 crore excess spend in Ladki Bahin scheme

CAG flags Rs 3,541 crore excess spend in Ladki Bahin scheme

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified significant financial irregularities in the Maharashtra government's flagship Ladki Bahin scheme, including an excess expenditure of Rs 3,541.16 crore and the parking of Rs 15,586 crore in Virtual Personal Deposit Accounts (VPDAs) without immediate need. The report highlights deficiencies in budget estimation and financial management, recommending realistic fund assessments and strict adherence to expenditure needs.

Nashik Court Remands TCS Employee In Harassment Case

Nashik Court Remands TCS Employee In Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, an employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in police custody until May 11 in connection with a sexual harassment and religious coercion case. The police are investigating allegations of forced religious conversion and potential links to other conversion rackets.

Five History-Sheeters Booked Under MPDA Act In Beed

Five History-Sheeters Booked Under MPDA Act In Beed

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police in Maharashtra's Beed district have invoked the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act against five history-sheeters to prevent them from committing more offences.

'Need to understand chronology': RSS leader on CJP protest

'Need to understand chronology': RSS leader on CJP protest

Rediff.com5 days ago

RSS leader Atul Limaye has sparked controversy by alleging that foreign and political elements infiltrated the Cockroach Janata Party's NEET-UG paper leak protest at Jantar Mantar.

Return to Uddhav's Sena if you...: Raut to Shinde camp leaders

Return to Uddhav's Sena if you...: Raut to Shinde camp leaders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has invited leaders who sided with Eknath Shinde to return to the party led by Uddhav Thackeray, while also stating that some individuals will not be welcomed back.

Amit Shah ordered use of force against students, he must quit: Dipke

Amit Shah ordered use of force against students, he must quit: Dipke

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation, alleging that orders to use force against students during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march over the NEET exam paper leak must have come from Shah himself. Dipke also criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the new Education Minister and dismissed Yoga guru Ramdev's comments on Gen Z.

Saffron tsunami in Maha: BJP wins 1,425 seats in 29 corporations

Saffron tsunami in Maha: BJP wins 1,425 seats in 29 corporations

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

According to the final tally, the BJP won 1,425 out of a total 2,869 seats, Shiv Sena 399, Congress 324, NCP 167, Shiv Sena-UBT 155, NCP-SP 36, MNS 13, BSP 6, parties registered with the SEC 129, unrecognised parties 196, and 19 independents.

Tragedy In Beed: Two Die After Excavator Accident

Tragedy In Beed: Two Die After Excavator Accident

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Two individuals died in Beed district, Maharashtra, after being accidentally struck by an excavator during well excavation work, causing them to fall into the well.

Nagpur Riot Case: Key Accused Arrested In Death Of Irfan Ansari

Nagpur Riot Case: Key Accused Arrested In Death Of Irfan Ansari

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Fahim Khan, a key accused in the Nagpur riot case, has been arrested in connection with the death of Irfan Ansari during the violence that occurred in March 2025.

TCS Harassment Case: Nida Khan In Police Custody Until May 11

TCS Harassment Case: Nida Khan In Police Custody Until May 11

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment and religious coercion case, in police custody until May 11. Khan, a TCS employee, was arrested after being on the run since the case emerged.

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A technical snag was detected in a helicopter scheduled to transport Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde for campaigning, delaying her journey. The issue was discovered during a routine inspection, leading to the grounding of the helicopter and a DGCA investigation.

Maharashtra to rename town housing Aurangzeb tomb

Maharashtra to rename town housing Aurangzeb tomb

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has announced the renaming of Khultabad, the town where Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb is located, to Ratnapur. The move comes after a demand from the minister, other state leaders, and right-wing groups for the removal of the tomb. The minister stated that many place names were changed during Aurangzeb's reign and the government plans to change the names of all places with "bad" in them. The government also plans to construct a memorial showcasing the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji Maharaj in Khultabad.

Man Faces Charges for 'False' Social Media Claims Against Minister Bawankule

Man Faces Charges for 'False' Social Media Claims Against Minister Bawankule

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Police in Nagpur have registered a case against a man for allegedly posting false and objectionable content against Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and his family members on social media.

Maharashtra Driver Attacked After Dispute Over Roadside Stop

Maharashtra Driver Attacked After Dispute Over Roadside Stop

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A goods vehicle driver was brutally attacked and had his genitals severed after a roadside quarrel in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Police are investigating the incident.

Mahayuti bags 16 of 17 MLC seats in Maha amid cross-voting row; Oppn routed

Mahayuti bags 16 of 17 MLC seats in Maha amid cross-voting row; Oppn routed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Amid cross-voting from both ruling and Opposition ranks, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti on Monday swept 16 of the 17 Maharashtra Legislative Council seats from local authorities' constituencies even as Nashik delivered a surprise defeat to the governing bloc.

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with a case involving alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended after weeks of being in hiding. The Nashik police are investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at the TCS unit.

Maharashtra FDA Arrests 33 In Food Adulteration Crackdown

Maharashtra FDA Arrests 33 In Food Adulteration Crackdown

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted raids across the state, arresting 33 individuals and sealing 27 establishments for food adulteration, selling banned gutkha, and unhygienic food production.

Ambadas Danve, not Uddhav, is Shiv Sena-UBT's legislative council nominee

Ambadas Danve, not Uddhav, is Shiv Sena-UBT's legislative council nominee

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra is showing signs of strain as both Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have announced their intention to field candidates for the upcoming legislative council elections.

Jalna Meat Seizure: Buffalo Meat Identified, Consignment Released

Jalna Meat Seizure: Buffalo Meat Identified, Consignment Released

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

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.

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

'Delimitation is scheduled for 2028. No matter how much the BJP currently depends on the Shinde Sena or NCP factions, it may not need them after delimitation.'

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

International shooter Sambhaji Patil, a gold medallist in the 2016 Junior World Cup, was killed on Monday when his car hit a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district of Maharashtra.

Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegation

Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegation

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has ended his indefinite fast after talks with Maharashtra government representatives, who submitted a 12-point proposal to him.

Three Arrested for Kidnapping Minor Girl in Maharashtra

Three Arrested for Kidnapping Minor Girl in Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Three men in their 20s were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a minor girl in Latur district, Maharashtra. The suspects were apprehended within an hour of the complaint.

BJP workers spray gomutra in temple after Maha Muslim MLA's visit

BJP workers spray gomutra in temple after Maha Muslim MLA's visit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A video of Sattar's visit to the Shiva temple in Rahimabad in his assembly constituency Sillod on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday went viral on social media, triggering protests from the BJP and other outfits.

Instead of removing Aurangzeb's tomb...: BJP ally

Instead of removing Aurangzeb's tomb...: BJP ally

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Republican Party of India-Athawale leader said that removing Aurangzeb's tomb would not solve anything.

Debt-Ridden Man Stages Death To Claim Insurance Money

Debt-Ridden Man Stages Death To Claim Insurance Money

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A debt-ridden man in Jalna allegedly staged his own death to escape financial liabilities and claim an insurance benefit of Rs 20 lakh by masterminding the killing of his acquaintance, whose body was found inside a gutted car.

Security tightened at Aurangzeb's grave amid calls for its removal

Security tightened at Aurangzeb's grave amid calls for its removal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Following calls for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave, authorities in Maharashtra, India, have increased security at the site. Visitors are now required to show identification before entering. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has staged protests and submitted memorandums demanding the grave's removal, citing Aurangzeb's history of conflict with the Marathas and his persecution of other religious groups. The caretaker of the grave has maintained that the situation is peaceful and that visitor numbers have declined since the controversy arose.

Rain havoc in Marathwada: 8 dead, houses, crops damaged

Rain havoc in Marathwada: 8 dead, houses, crops damaged

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

More than 750 houses and crops on over 33,000 hectares were damaged in Dharashiv district, where helicopters and boats had to be deployed to rescue stranded people, they said.

Nagpur riots key accused's wife wins civic polls on AIMIM ticket

Nagpur riots key accused's wife wins civic polls on AIMIM ticket

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Alisha Khan, wife of a key accused in the 2023 Nagpur riots case, has won civic polls on an AIMIM ticket. Her husband, Fahim Khan, is accused of involvement in violence following rumors related to religious inscriptions and protests.

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Two police officers in Jalna, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a sand truck owner.

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj were not anti-Muslim: Rajnath

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj were not anti-Muslim: Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

' Hakim Khan Suri sacrificed his life in the battle of Haldighati, fighting against the Mughals. Madari, a Muslim youth, was Shivaji Maharaj's bodyguard'

Maha BJP MLA claims viral clip on poll money doctored

Maha BJP MLA claims viral clip on poll money doctored

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

An unverified audio clip where Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Narayan Kuche is purportedly heard discussing over phone distribution of money during the civic elections went viral on Thursday, with the legislator claiming it was a doctored recording.

Remove protected monument status of Aurangzeb's tomb: Shiv Sena to Centre

Remove protected monument status of Aurangzeb's tomb: Shiv Sena to Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The Shiv Sena, a ruling party in Maharashtra, has demanded the removal of the protected monument status from Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. This demand comes after protests and calls for the tomb's demolition from organizations like the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protects the tomb as a monument of national importance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that the state government will protect the tomb but will not allow the glorification of Aurangzeb.

Marathi movie 'Manache Shlok' screenings halted over title row

Marathi movie 'Manache Shlok' screenings halted over title row

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Screenings of the Marathi film 'Manache Shlok' were disrupted in Maharashtra due to objections to the title. The director, Mrunmayee Deshpande, expressed disappointment, and the film will be re-released with a new title. Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant criticized the protests.