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Rape cases rose 8.8% in 2025: CM

Mumbai, June 24 -- Maharashtra recorded a steep 8.85% rise in rape cases in 2025 compared to the previous year, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Cases of ... Read More


6-months pregnant wife killed, man held

THANE, June 24 -- A Mumbra resident has been arrested for allegedly killing his six-month pregnant wife by assaulting and kicking her in the abdomen. The deceased has been identified as Mehajabeen Kar... Read More


man held for raping woman in front of 10-year-old son

MUMBAI, June 24 -- A 39-year-old woman from Kurla was allegedly raped by a history-sheeter in front of her ten-year-old-son, after the accused threatened the child with a sickle inside their house on ... Read More


State to enact UCC, panel to ready draft bill

MUMBAI, June 24 -- The Maharashtra government will enact a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on the lines of similar laws in Uttarakhand, Assam and Gujarat, and will constitute a committee headed by a retired ... Read More


'Show proof they've received water': HC questions state's Melghat claims

MUMBAI, June 24 -- A day after pulling up the Maharashtra government over the drinking water crisis in Melghat, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday demanded proof that water tankers dispatched to the tri... Read More


ED searches Rajesh Exports premises after alleged FEMA violations

New Delhi, June 24 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday searched nine locations linked to Bengaluru-based Rajesh Exports Ltd as part of a probe into alleged violations of the Foreign Exchang... Read More


strike in Ladakh to push for talks with govt

Srinagar, June 24 -- A shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) disrupted normal life in the Union Territory on Tuesday, while people took part in a protest in L... Read More


George Kurian steps down as minister

New Delhi, June 24 -- Union minister of state and BJP leader from Kerala George Kurian, who was not renominated to the Rajya Sabha in the recent polls despite his term ending, resigned from the Union ... Read More


TN moves SC against HC's Karthigai Deepam order

Chennai, June 24 -- The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court against Madras High Court orders permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at a stone pillar near a dargah atop the Thir... Read More


Serena throws her hat into Big W singles ring

Mumbai, June 23 -- Wimbledon and royalty have always been a natural fit. Almost fittingly, therefore, the hallowed greens of the All England Club will lay the carpet for modern tennis' revered royalty... Read More