Nashik, May 13 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team on Wednesday said that self-styled godman Ashok Kharat used claims of “divine powers” and death threats against victims’ families to facilitate sexual exploitation. Evidence suggests the accused used sleight-of-hand tricks under the cover of darkness at the Ishaneshwar Temple complex to foster a false belief in his supernatural abilities.The accused allegedly leveraged the religious sentiments of victims, using items like pebbles and rud…
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Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case intensified on Wednesday as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took three suspects into custody for questioning from Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district, while a woman was detained from Pune and later handed over to the central agency for further investigation.Officials said the three suspects are currently being interrogated at the Ahilyanagar Superintendent of Police’s office. Sources indicated that the accused…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) In a latest development in the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak controversy, the CBI and Rajasthan Police, in their ongoing investigation, have made arrests and detentions across the country.According to sources, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Rajasthan Police have jointly gathered information related to the alleged NEET paper leak network. Rajasthan Police have reportedly been asked to take custody of key suspects as part of the ongoing probe.So far, a to…
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Tuesday that there is a need to focus on delivering services to citizens in a more accessible, faster, and transparent manner. He was speaking at a programme organised jointly by the General Administration Department (GAD) and the Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Public Service on the occasion of the Second Right to Service Day.The Chief Secretary said that, taking inspiration from efficient systems like passport…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Maharashtra Department of Women and Child Development on Tuesday said that a series of preventive measures implemented on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya led to the successful prevention of 13 child marriages across the state. The department said that special arrangements for online coordination and guidance were put in place under the chairmanship of Meghna Bordikar, Minister of State for Women and Child Development in Maharashtra, to ensure swift action and monitori…
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Mahatransco) successfully commissioned its ambitious Babhaleshwar–Kudus 400 kV transmission line on Thursday, strengthening power infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The newly operational line is expected to enhance the stability, reliability, and efficiency of power supply across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Ahilyanagar districts. The project will help reduce transmission losses by approx…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the formation of a high-level secretary committee to address the recurring onion crisis in Maharashtra. The committee, comprising Additional Chief Secretaries of the Agriculture and Finance Departments and the Secretary of the Marketing Department, has been tasked with suggesting immediate relief measures for onion producers. The decision was made during a high-stakes meeting at Vidhan Bhavan, aimed at finding a perma…
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson and party MP, Sanjay Raut, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding an acid attack on a 11-year-old schoolgirl in Ahilyanagar. Raut stated that if Devendra Fadnavis has a conscience, he should resign from the Home Department.On the other hand, Congress Legislative Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar through an adjournment motion raised the same issue saying that the atrociti…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) While Pune district has secured the highest overall allocation in the District Annual Plan (DAP) for the 2026-27 financial year, Nagpur — the home district of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis — has recorded the most significant funding increase.According to the Maharashtra Budget presented by Fadnavis last Friday, Nagpur has consistently recorded the highest growth in allocations over the past three years. For the coming fiscal year, Pune, Nagpur, and Mumbai suburban dis…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, on Tuesday appealed to the citizens not to respond to any video call about digital arrest as it is non existent and there is no legal provision for a “digital arrest.” Scammers impersonating police or CBI officials use video calls to create a “virtual jail” environment, which is entirely fraudulent.Intervening during reply to a question by member Abu Azmi in the state Assembly during question hour, the Chi…