The state government's move comes days after the opposition parties and retired police officers, including former cop JF Ribeiro, strongly criticised the encounter questioning its timing.

Judicial Inquiry Launched into Akshay Shinde's Death in Badlapur Encounter

Amid the controversy over the encounter of Akshay Shinde, the main accused in the sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls in a Badlapur's reputed school, the Maharashtra government has formed a single-member judicial commission headed by retired justice Dilip Bhosale to probe the case. Oct 2, 2024
2,500 new Indian sign language terms helping persons with disabilities

India Introduces 2,500 New Sign Language Terms

India has taken a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment by introducing 2,500 new Indian Sign Language (ISL) terms. These terms, which span across various academic fields such as mathematics and science, aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education for the deaf community. Sep 29, 2024
PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rain

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Pune in Maharashtra on Thursday to inaugurate a new corridor of the metro and launch several development projects valued at over Rs 22,600 crore has been cancelled due to heavy rain in the city. Sep 26, 2024
'The story connected with me': Kiran Rao beams with joy as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

'The story connected with me': Kiran Rao beams with joy as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

Speaking to a news agency she said, "The story connected with me in such a way that the thought behind it inspired me. If two girls get lost, what could happen to them, and what could they learn about themselves? Also, even if they are left on their own, what all can't they do? These were the kind of ideas that came to me when I read the script. I felt that this script would allow me to explore many different things, so I thought, let's do this next." Sep 23, 2024
'I consider myself worthy enough for this crow: Rhea Singha in her Miss Universe India 2024 winner's speech

Who is Rhea Singha? 19 Year Old Winner of the Title of Miss Universe India 2024

After her big win, Rhea Singha expressed her happiness in the media. Speaking to ANI with a bright smile, she shared, "Today I won the title of Miss Universe India 2024. I am so thankful. I have done so much work to get to this level where I can consider myself worthy enough for this crown. The previous winners so inspire me." Sep 23, 2024