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13-year-old girl raped by her classmates in Mumbai school; case registered under POCSO Act

13-year-old girl raped by her classmates in Mumbai school; case registered under POCSO Act

"The girl was sexually assaulted by her two classmates, when their fellow classmates stepped out of the classroom for dance practice. The two accused indulged in the crime by taking advantage of the

Dec 02, 2022, 11:19 AM IST
Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case: Scholar-Activist Anand Teltumbde RELEASED from jail

Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case: Scholar-Activist Anand Teltumbde RELEASED from jail

The high court had granted bail to Teltumbde, who was arrested by the central agency on April 14, 2020, after he surrendered before the NIA

Nov 26, 2022, 14:11 PM IST
Pune girl raped by father, grandfather and uncle for six years; case filed

Pune girl raped by father, grandfather and uncle for six years; case filed

The girl informed her father about the sexual assault incidents. However, instead of acting against tormentors, the father also raped her on several occasions at home.

Nov 17, 2022, 17:36 PM IST
61 kg gold worth Rs 32 crore seized at Mumbai airport, biggest-one day catch; FM Sitharaman reacts

61 kg gold worth Rs 32 crore seized at Mumbai airport, biggest-one day catch; FM Sitharaman reacts

At least seven travellers, five men and two women, were arrested in the seizures that were made on Friday.

Nov 13, 2022, 19:03 PM IST
Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi apologises for 'Hindu' remark after backlash

Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi apologises for 'Hindu' remark after backlash

Jarkiholi, while speaking at Nippani in Belagavi district during an event claimed that the word 'Hindu' is in Persian language and has a very dirty meaning.

Nov 09, 2022, 23:32 PM IST
Sanjay Raut walks out of Mumbai jail after over 3 months, waves at Shiv Sena supporters

Sanjay Raut walks out of Mumbai jail after over 3 months, waves at Shiv Sena supporters

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut was in custody since August 1 when he was arrested by the ED in a money laundering case.

Nov 09, 2022, 19:02 PM IST
Andheri bypoll result: Uddhav-led Sena's Rutuja Latke leads, NOTA surprisingly at second place

Andheri bypoll result: Uddhav-led Sena's Rutuja Latke leads, NOTA surprisingly at second place

While Rutuja Latke bagged more than 37,000 votes in the bypoll to Andheri (East) Assembly seat in Mumbai, over 7,550 votes were polled in favour of the None of the Above (NOTA) option.

Nov 06, 2022, 14:03 PM IST
Andheri East Assembly bypoll: Voters being 'paid' to choose NOTA, alleges Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena

Andheri East Assembly bypoll: Voters being 'paid' to choose NOTA, alleges Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction has fielded Rutuja Latke, the wife of incumbent Sena MLA Ramesh Latke whose death necessitated the November 3 Andheri East Assembly byelection.

Nov 02, 2022, 09:02 AM IST
Telangana’s TRS MLAs poaching case: KCR govt withdraws consent to CBI

Telangana’s TRS MLAs poaching case: KCR govt withdraws consent to CBI

The Telangana Government has withdrawn general consent earlier given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the state

Oct 30, 2022, 22:06 PM IST
Andheri assembly bypoll: Is BJP's last-minute withdrawal a strategic move with eye on Mumbai civic elections?

Andheri assembly bypoll: Is BJP's last-minute withdrawal a strategic move with eye on Mumbai civic elections?

The BJP on Monday pulled out its candidate from the next month's Andheri East Assembly bypoll contest, paving the way for the easy victory of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction's nominee.  

Oct 19, 2022, 21:24 PM IST
Andheri Assembly bypoll: Uddhav's Sena attacks BJP, says 'it withdrew because...'

Andheri Assembly bypoll: Uddhav's Sena attacks BJP, says 'it withdrew because...'

The BJP on Monday pulled out its candidate from the next month's Andheri East Assembly bypoll contest, paving the way for the easy victory of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction's nominee.

Oct 18, 2022, 16:06 PM IST
Raj Thackeray thanks 'dear friend' Devendra Fadnavis after BJP withdraws candidate from Andheri East bypoll

Raj Thackeray thanks 'dear friend' Devendra Fadnavis after BJP withdraws candidate from Andheri East bypoll

On Sunday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray had written a letter to Devendra Fadnavis and made a 'special request', asking the BJP to pull out of the Andheri East Assembly bypoll

Oct 17, 2022, 16:42 PM IST
Andheri Assembly bypoll to be 'ultimate test' for Uddhav Thackeray, feel political observers

Andheri Assembly bypoll to be 'ultimate test' for Uddhav Thackeray, feel political observers

The November 3 Andheri (East) Assembly bypoll will be a straight contest between 'The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray' (SSUBT) party and the combination of the ruling BJP and Eknath Shinde-led

Oct 16, 2022, 10:53 AM IST
Hyderabad bags 'World Green City Award 2022'; KCR says it has 'enhanced' Telangana’s pride

Hyderabad bags 'World Green City Award 2022'; KCR says it has 'enhanced' Telangana’s pride

Hyderabad was the only Indian city to be nominated in the international award held in Jeju, South Korea

Oct 16, 2022, 09:25 AM IST
Mumbai Airport sleuths seize gold and currency worth Rs 8 crore, 7 arrested

Mumbai Airport sleuths seize gold and currency worth Rs 8 crore, 7 arrested

Officers of Mumbai Airport Customs seized 15 Kgs of gold valued at Rs 7.87 Crore in four cases and Foreign Currency worth Rs 22 Lakh in two different cases

Oct 13, 2022, 12:26 PM IST
'I will definitely return': Jailed Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's touching note to his mother

'I will definitely return': Jailed Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's touching note to his mother

"You gently rebuked me... started crying... I heard your cries above the roar of hundreds of Shiv Sainiks raising slogans outside, came outside and waved to them, told me to `come back soon`, and

Oct 12, 2022, 19:20 PM IST
Faced with house demolition, Bengaluru couple threatens self-immolation; police foil bid - WATCH

Faced with house demolition, Bengaluru couple threatens self-immolation; police foil bid - WATCH

As the authorities came to tear down the building, which had encroached upon a stormwater drain, the husband and wife poured petrol on their bodies. The wife holding a matchstick said she would light

Oct 12, 2022, 17:06 PM IST
Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 5 associated with Dawood's D company in extortion case

Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 5 associated with Dawood's D company in extortion case

The arrests by the crime branch`s Anti Extortion Cell come days after the Crime Branch held his close aide Salim Fruit.

Oct 11, 2022, 19:22 PM IST
AIMIM will contest all seats in future polls in Uttar Pradesh, says party's state chief

AIMIM will contest all seats in future polls in Uttar Pradesh, says party's state chief

"The people are coming towards AIMIM now. We are contesting in East UP, Purwanchal, Central UP and Bundelkhand. Leaders of the Samajwadi Party will join MIM. The 2017 elections were polarised by the

Oct 10, 2022, 10:52 AM IST
Uddhav Thackeray faction calls EC order on Shiv Sena symbol 'injustice'; Eknath Shinde group says 'right decision'

Uddhav Thackeray faction calls EC order on Shiv Sena symbol 'injustice'; Eknath Shinde group says 'right decision'

The Election Commission on Saturday barred the Shiv Sena factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde from using the party name and its election symbol in the next month's Andheri East assembly

Oct 09, 2022, 06:38 AM IST
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