“Will Protect Aurangzeb’s Grave But Not Allow Glorification”: D Fadnavis

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the state government will protect Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar but will allow the Mughal king’s glorification, amid repeated calls and protests for the removal of the grave by fringe outfits. Speaking in the state legislative assembly, Mr Fadnavis said: “We will protect Aurangzeb’s grave … Read more

Man Slashes Woman With Knife For Resisting Rape Bid In Maharashtra: Police

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A 19-year-old man allegedly repeatedly slashed a 36-year-old woman after she resisted his attempt to rape her in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, an official said on Wednesday. Accused Abhishek Navpute targeted the woman in the Ghardon area of the district, the official said. According to police, Navpute had been stalking the woman for … Read more

Late By 5 Minutes, 13-Year-Old Made To Do 50 Squats In Maharashtra School

Inspector Anant Parad said he had spoken to the parents and the school management. (Representational) A 13-year-old girl of a reputed school in Palghar has been hospitalised after the principal allegedly punished her for being late to class by five minutes, her kin claimed on Monday. She was made to do 50 squats on January … Read more