The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Safale Police Station on Thursday. The girl was in severe emotional distress and at risk of self-harm, the police said. The minor, a resident of Hanjaroli village, was upset by the belief that her mother showed more affection towards her sister
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar termed the Maharashtra government’s loan waiver a “fraud” and demanded complete 7/12 clearance for farmers. He also alleged bias in municipal fund distribution and criticised the ruling alliance over governance and political priorities
A statewide drive by the Food and Drug Control Administration Gujarat inspected over 2,500 eateries and food units, issuing 270 notices and shutting 18 establishments. Authorities destroyed 703 kg of unsafe food while enforcing strict rules on proper labelling of paneer and its alternatives to prevent misleading consumers
The bus was travelling from Makrana to Haridwar with around 22 passengers when the accident took place
Dalgaon recorded the highest voting at 94.57 per cent, while the lowest turnout was in Amri at 70.40 per cent, they said.
Underlining “six Modi guarantees” for the people, the PM said the BJP, once in power in the state, will replace the TMC’s “reign of fear” with the BJP’s “trust”
The move came following a directive from the Supreme Court
The top court said that everybody must have access to all temples.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed preparations for Char Dham Yatra 2026, directing a plastic-free campaign, better crowd management, real-time weather monitoring, and improved medical facilities to ensure a safe and organised pilgrimage
Two persons have been arrested for allegedly murdering a 65-year-old scrap collector in Latur, Maharashtra. The accused confessed to assaulting the victim over a dispute related to sleeping space. Police said the victim was attacked with a wooden object and a floor tile
His entry into the Upper House comes after the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and his father, Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, headed to Baramati earlier this year
The Calcutta High Court has granted the CBI fresh permission to question convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, directing the inclusion of DNA and audio evidence. The court also criticised the West Bengal government and scheduled the next hearing for May 12
His entry into the Upper House comes after the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and his father, Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, headed to Baramati earlier this year
09 April,2026 08:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Calcutta High Court has granted the CBI fresh permission to question convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, directing the inclusion of DNA and audio evidence. The court also criticised the West Bengal government and scheduled the next hearing for May 12
09 April,2026 08:09 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThe interim stay was issued during a hearing on a petition filed by environmentalist Manish Baviskar, who raised concerns over large-scale cutting of trees, particularly along key roads in the city
09 April,2026 07:10 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentAmid the West Asia conflict, an India-flagged LPG tanker, Green Asha, has safely reached JNPA in Navi Mumbai carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The arrival comes amid easing Middle East tensions, ensuring steady cooking gas supply and boosting energy security in India
09 April,2026 07:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia and Sweden held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, co-chaired by Sibi George and Dag Hartelius, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties
09 April,2026 06:11 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar campaigned together in Maraimalai Nagar, Chengalpattu district, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, showcasing inter-state political support and mobilising voters (Pics/PTI)
In Rajpura village, Ahmedabad district, nearly 100 people fell ill after consuming sev-khamani at a religious event, officials said. Dr Chintan Desai, district epidemic medical officer, reported that 96 villagers were hospitalised, with 38 still admitted in stable condition
09 April,2026 05:30 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
The Golden Jubilee celebrations were held shortly before the train’s scheduled departure at 10:30 pm, drawing the presence of railway officials, staff, rail enthusiasts, passenger association members and local residents
09 April,2026 05:01 PM IST | Solapur | mid-day online correspondent
The decision comes in the wake of rising crude prices triggered by the West Asia conflict, which has affected global air operations. Earlier, the government had capped the hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic carriers at 25 per cent, even as international fuel costs surged sharply
09 April,2026 05:01 PM IST | New Delhi
According to the latest five-day district forecast issued by IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, dry conditions are expected today across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg
09 April,2026 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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India has slashed fuel taxes to protect consumers after global crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions. The government reduced excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel following an emergency late-night meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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