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Maharashtra: Man detained for offensive social media post near Aurangzeb’s tomb
A man from Ulhasnagar has been detained for allegedly sharing an objectionable WhatsApp status with a picture near Aurangzeb’s tomb, prompting police action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
31 March,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Truck owner booked for calling Mumbai cops ‘thieves’ in viral video
A truck owner in Kandivali landed in legal trouble after posting a viral video of his argument with a traffic constable, referring to the police as "thieves." The police have registered a case under defamation and incitement laws
26 March,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Mumbai teacher booked for allegedly caning Class 5 student in school
A teacher in a Chembur school has been booked for allegedly caning an 11-year-old student, injuring her. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice Act
25 March,2025 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Teen worker electrocuted while cleaning water tank in Thane, contractor arrested
A 16-year-old boy was electrocuted while cleaning a water tank at a housing complex in Thane. The contractor who hired him without safety gear has been arrested for negligence
25 March,2025 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hinjewadi minibus fire: No unpaid dues of driver, says printing firm owner
Police finally register FIR against driver who was caught out after making inconsistent statements
22 March,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
West Bengal Assembly passes bill allowing women to work in bars
One of the major changes introduced is the removal of restrictions on the employment of women in ON-category liquor shops
21 March,2025 09:11 AM IST | Kolkata | ANI
Four workers suffocate in Nagpada tank, two contractors in custody
Cops say accused had failed to provide safety gear to labourers working in under-construction building; deceased’s bodies sent for post-mortem analysis
11 March,2025 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
Self-styled godman arrested after man dies by suicide over alleged harassment
A 30-year-old man in Maharashtra’s Jalna district died by suicide after alleged harassment by a self-styled godman, who claimed the victim’s daughter as his own. The accused has been arrested
06 March,2025 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai
We must ensure gender equality begins at home
The girl’s parents, in-laws, and husband have been named as accused in the first information report.
06 March,2025 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Maharashtra: Union Minister’s daughter harassed in Jalgaon; 3 held
A group of boys allegedly misbehaved with Union minister Raksha Khadse’s daughter and friends in Kothali village on Feb 28
04 March,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies