Boy Dies After Falling Into Well While Flying Kite in Akola
A 13-year-old boy named Umar Shakil died after accidentally falling into a well while flying a kite in Murtijapur, Akola. Rescue teams recovered his body within 20 minutes.
A 13-year-old boy named Umar Shakil died after accidentally falling into a well while flying a kite in Murtijapur, Akola. Rescue teams recovered his body within 20 minutes.
Akot Phile Police have arrested the primary suspect in the assault on BJP corporator-elect Sharad Turkar following Akola Municipal Corporation election results.
Maharashtra Congress suspends two office bearers after murder of senior leader Hidayat Patel triggers political storm in Akola district. Police register cases based on family complaint.
A CRPF commandant and his wife face arrest for allegedly torturing a 10-year-old girl at their Greater Noida residence. The child suffered broken ribs, head injuries, and is on ventilator support.
Municipal election results in Vidarbha show a fragmented verdict. BJP strengthens hold in Nagpur but faces setbacks in Akola, Amravati, and Chandrapur. AIMIM makes debut with 21 seats.
Akola Municipal Corporation elections result in a hung house with BJP as largest party but lacking majority. Congress revival and smaller parties' gains set stage for coalition talks.
A Dehradun court has increased a boarding school warden's sentence from two to seven years for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Delhi boy in 2011, citing justice interests.
Results for the Akola Municipal Corporation elections show a neck-and-neck contest between BJP and Congress, with the Maha Vikas Aghadi making significant inroads.
Municipal corporation elections in Amravati, Chandrapur, and Akola witnessed moderate voter turnout around 40% amid EVM failures, voter list issues, and sporadic law-and-order incidents.
Civic elections in Chandrapur, Amravati, and Akola are underway, with intense campaigning and rebel candidates challenging party strategies. Voters will decide amid multi-cornered contests and internal party divisions.
The 2017 elections for the Akola Municipal Corporation saw intense political competition, shaping local governance in Maharashtra. This article revisits the key events and outcomes from that period.
Former Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was taken into custody by Kerala Police in a sexual assault case. Get the latest details on the arrest and charges.
Tushar Apte, an accused in the 2024 Badlapur school sexual abuse case, resigned as a BJP co-opted councillor following backlash. He stepped down to protect the party and school's reputation.
US actor Timothy Busfield faces an arrest warrant for alleged sexual misconduct with minors on a TV set. The 'West Wing' star is accused of serious felonies in New Mexico. Read the full details.
BJP appoints Tushar Apte, co-accused in Badlapur school abuse case, as co-opted councillor, reigniting controversy. Details on the appointment and the pending POCSO case inside.
Delhi High Court upholds 7-year POCSO sentence, ruling a child survivor's limited vocabulary doesn't invalidate testimony. Justice laments normalization of abuse in society.
BJP appoints Tushar Apte, co-accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, as a co-opted councillor in Thane district. Council chairperson confirms the appointment. Read the full story.
Former Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Gavande suffered a heart attack in Akola, was rushed to Nagpur for advanced angioplasty. Senior cardiologist confirms he is out of danger. Read for details on his health and political reactions.
Two minor boys, aged 11 and 15, have been sent to a juvenile shelter for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy in Pilibhit. The 11-year-old accused is the survivor's cousin. Read the full report.
Nayak Vaibhav Shrikrishna Lahane from Akola's Kapileshwar village died while serving in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. His last rites with full military honours will be held on Friday. Read more.
Maharashtra Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was stabbed to death in Akola. The accused, Ubed Patel, claims the murder was triggered by Patel's opposition to his relationship. Police reveal the knife was bought in Hyderabad.
Thousands paid respects to Congress leader Hidayat Patel in Akola. Police deployed heavy security for the funeral procession amid a tense pre-election environment. Read more.
A political alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Maharashtra's Akot town collapsed within hours of CM Devendra Fadnavis's public warning. BJP issued a show-cause notice to its MLA. Read the full story.
A Mehsana POCSO court sentences two brothers to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl and abetment. The victim awarded Rs 50,000 compensation. Read the full details.
Maharashtra's local poll season turns violent with the murder of Congress VP Hidayat Patel in Akola and attacks on Shiv Sena candidates in Mumbai. Police investigate multiple incidents ahead of January 15 elections.
Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was brutally murdered in Akola's Pushyani village. The killing has triggered massive protests, political condemnation, and serious questions over Maharashtra's law and order. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayat Patel succumbed to stab wounds in Akola. Police arrested Ubed Patel, who blamed the leader for a 2019 murder. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel succumbs to stab wounds after an attack at a mosque in Akola. Police investigation underway.
Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was fatally stabbed after offering namaz at a mosque in Akola. The accused has been arrested. Details on the shocking political murder.
Maharashtra Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was brutally stabbed outside a mosque in Akola. The accused, arrested, cited an old dispute. Patel's condition remains critical.