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Badlapur POCSO accused killed in police custody. ‘Victim of conspiracy,’ claims family

A political row has also erupted with the Opposition dismissing the official version that police fired at him in 'self-defence' and terming the incident a 'fake encounter'.

‘Behaviour changed 2 wks ago.’ Kin of Badlapur schoolgirl fear minor may have been assaulted even before

Family of one of the minors assaulted in Badlapur alleges that there may be other victims. Calling out apathy of police and school, they call for the guilty to be held accountable.

Court extends police custody of Badlapur sexual abuse case accused till Aug 26

Following the protest, Maharashtra govt announced formation of SIT. At least 25 cops were injured in stone-pelting at the railway station and other parts of Badlapur Tuesday.

How alleged sexual assault of 2 minors at Badlapur school led to clash between protesters, police

Police have arrested cleaner accused of sexually assaulting two minors at private school in Badlapur; govt suspended 3 police officers after protesters alleged laxity in filing FIR.

Parents protest over sexual assault of 2 school girls, Thane’s Badlapur railway services disrupted

Police arrested a school attendant for allegedly abusing the two girls studying in kindergarten, aged 3 and 4 years. School management said that it has suspended the principal.

‘For us, he is still alive’ — family of ex-Indian army officer killed in Gaza mourns his death

Waibhav Anil Kale (46) died while travelling to a hospital in Khan Younis area from Rafah. He had taken retirement 2 yrs ago and joined UN as security service coordinator.

Of guns, glory & machinations: Inside story of BJP-Sena tussle in Shinde’s stronghold Thane

BJP, for long, had been trying to make inroads in this district. Now with CM's MP son increasingly asserting his presence, there is anger among the rank and file of the party.

‘Not Hindu-Muslim row’: Mira Road residents say politicians changing nature of ‘peace haven’

After the clashes on the day of Ram Lalla consecration, sparked by an alleged attack on a procession, tensions have been fuelled further by a demolition drive & stonepelting attacks.

Bureaucrat’s son accused of running his car over girlfriend over an argument in Maharashtra’s Thane

The woman had gone to meet Ashwajit Gaikwad Monday. After an argument when she got out of the car, he tried to mow her down, due to which she suffered serious injuries.

Maharashtra govt plans incubation ‘Maha-Hub’ on CM Shinde’s turf. 25-ha plot identified for project

According to a govt resolution, the hub will be set up in Thane, Eknath Shinde's home district. A company will also be set up to run the startup & incubation centre on a ‘no profit, no loss’ basis.

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My first meeting with Modi ji in 1996 gave me a living model of leadership: ML Khattar

As Modi enters his seventy-sixth year of service to the nation, I join millions in wishing him strength and success.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.