A man was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding SUV in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the vehicle mowing down the pedestrian, who was walking on the side of the road. The driver fled the scene, while the victim is currently hospitalized. The incident sparked discussions on road safety and pedestrian safety, with social media users expressing concern and sharing opinions.
A 26-year-old migrant worker from West Bengal was brutally beaten to death in Haryana, allegedly by a cow vigilante group who suspected he had eaten beef. The incident sparked outrage and raised concerns about rising intolerance and mob violence in the region. Another similar incident occurred in Maharashtra, where an elderly man was assaulted on a train over suspicion of carrying beef. Both incidents highlight the dangerous consequences of vigilante justice and religious prejudice.
The Maharashtra Congress has expelled two of its MLAs, Zeeshan Siddique and Jitesh Antapurkar, just ahead of the state’s assembly elections. The move comes after seven Congress MLAs were revealed to have cross-voted in recent Legislative Council elections. While the party chief didn’t disclose specific reasons, the expulsions are seen as a move to strengthen the party’s position ahead of the crucial polls.
The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is facing criticism for its handling of two recent incidents: the sexual abuse of schoolgirls in Badlapur and the collapse of a Chhatrapati Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg. The government’s perceived lack of action and transparency in both situations has sparked public anger and raised concerns about its competency.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar expressed his joy over the Maharashtra government’s decision to erect a statue of his late coach Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park. The statue, a six-foot tall tribute, will be placed near Gate No. 5 of the iconic park where Tendulkar honed his skills under Achrekar’s tutelage. The government has designated the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to oversee the construction, while the BV Ramath Memorial Secret Club will be responsible for its maintenance.
A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district collapsed, sparking a political controversy. The Indian Navy, which spearheaded the project, has formed a joint technical committee to investigate the incident, while the opposition party has called for the Chief Minister’s resignation. The incident has also raised questions about the statue’s construction and the political motivations behind its hasty unveiling.
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his gratitude to the Maharashtra government for their decision to erect a statue of his childhood coach, the late Ramakant Achrekar, at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The monument will serve as a lasting tribute to the renowned coach who mentored numerous Indian cricketers, including Tendulkar.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for a silent protest in Maharashtra demanding action against those responsible for the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The incident has sparked controversy, with the NCP blaming the ruling coalition government for negligence and pointing to potential cracks within the NDA alliance.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra will hold a protest march in Mumbai on September 1st, led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, to denounce the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Malvan. The protest comes amid ongoing political tension over the incident.
A 20-year-old nursing student in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver after being drugged. The incident comes on the heels of the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence against women in India.
