Minor schoolgirl's rape shocks Maharashtra's Ahmednagar
The incident came barely a week after the first anniversary of the horrific Kopardi gangrape, murder and mutilation of a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Mandave is barely 100 kms from Kopardi.
Jul 21, 2017, 18:43 PM IST
Two held in Lonavala double murder case
Both have a criminal past and their modus operandi was to rob couples sitting in isolated places, according to sources.
Jun 12, 2017, 22:31 PM IST
Congress leader's organisation to adopt 208 farmer families
The Foundation known as Padma Bhushan Dr Balasaheb Vikhe-Patil will be launched on June 15 and has decided to adopt distressed farmer families from Ahmednagar district.
Jun 05, 2017, 11:30 AM IST
Debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Maharashtra's Dhotri village
A 30-year-old debt-ridden farmer committed suicide in this western Maharashtra district, police said today.
Apr 03, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
Reservation row: Silent protest march by Marathas in Nashik today
Earlier, the Maratha rallies in Navi Mumbai, Akola, Latur and Nanded drew huge crowds.
Sep 24, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Four children drown in Telangana lake
Four children drowned in a lake in Telangana`s Ranga Reddy district near here on Thursday, police said.
Sep 15, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
25-year-old woman gang-raped, two arrested
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped by three persons here after they lured the victim with the promise of getting her a bank job, police said today.
Aug 22, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Need for 'Sharia' like laws to check crimes against women: MNS chief Raj Thackeray
Slamming the BJP-led state government over the gangrape and murder of a minor girl here, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Monday said there was a need for a law like Sharia (Islamic) to check serious crimes against women and children.
Jul 25, 2016, 15:09 PM IST
Fadnavis slams Narayan Rane over his allegations against BJP
Slamming senior Congress leader Narayan Rane over his allegation that criminals were joining the BJP, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others.
Jul 20, 2016, 17:04 PM IST
Anna Hazare seeks death penalty for accused in Kopardi rape case
Social activist Anna Hazare today sought death penalty for those accused of brutally raping and killing a 15-year-old girl at a village in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district.
Jul 19, 2016, 15:07 PM IST
Maharashtra Oppn wears black badges, demands discussion on minor gangrape
The gangrape and murder of a 15-year-old girl at Kopardi village in Ahmednagar district figured in the Maharashtra Assembly for the second day today as the opposition members wore black badges to condemn the crime.
Jul 19, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Not displeased, says Pankaja; case filed against supporters
Police on Monday filed a case against Pankaja Munde's supporters for burning an effigy of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Jul 11, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Want FIR against guilty before further probe on Adarsh Society scam: BJP
Welcoming the Bombay High Court's order in the Adarsh Society scam, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar on Saturday demanded that Maharashtra government should lodge an FIR in the case.
Apr 30, 2016, 17:44 PM IST
Six-year-old falls in borewell in Maharashtra, rescue operation on
A minor child fell in to a borewell in a village of Ahmednagar in Maharashtra on Saturday, reports ANI.
Apr 30, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
After temples, Trupti Desai to fight for women's entry in Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah on April 28
The Bombay High Court is hearing a petition challenging the Haji Ali Trust's decision to ban the entry of women into the sanctum of the shrine.
Apr 22, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
Water crisis: Section 144 imposed around kukadi canal in Maharashtra
As Maharashtra seems to be staring in the face of one of the biggest water crisis in recent decades, section 144 has been imposed around kukadi canal in Ahmednagar district here on Tuesday.
Apr 19, 2016, 19:33 PM IST
Women throng to pray at Shani Shingnapur temple after ban lifted
The Shani Shingnapur temple had barred women for centuries from the inner sanctum that is dedicated to Shani, or Saturn.
Apr 09, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
Talking to Shani Shingnapur temple trustees for positive outcome: Activist
A day after making an unsuccessful attempt to enter the sanctum sanctorum of Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra, the Bhumata Mahila Brigade on Friday said they are in dialogue with the temple trustees over the issue for a positive outcome.
Apr 01, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Bombay High Court backs entry of women in Shani Shinganapur temple
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday backed the entry of women inside the core shrine area of Shani Shingnapur temple located in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
Mar 30, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
Shani temple row: PIL challenges ban on women's entry
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the century-old tradition of prohibiting entry of women inside the core shrine area of Shani Shingnapur temple in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.
Mar 02, 2016, 20:17 PM IST
