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Nashik TCS scandal: Sexual relations on pretext of marriage, sexual advances at office, derogatory remarks on Hindu deities; read how Danish Sheikh, Tausif Attar...

Anurag - 13 April, 2026

Complainant stated false marriage promise, forced relations, threats and pressure to accept Islam at workplace. FIR records derogatory remarks on Hindu deities. Danish Sheikh moved bail plea before Nashik Road Sessions Court.

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Hindu deities insulted, namaz forced, and non-veg force-fed: Nashik IT firm scandal exposes sexual harassment and religious persecution of Hindu women employees. Read how...

OpIndia Staff - 11 April, 2026

The allegations against the accused include sexual harassment, physical relations on the promise of marriage and religious persecution.

Crime

Maharashtra: Sadiq strangles Hindu wife to death 8 days after childbirth, dumps her body near temple, burns her face with petrol to hide identity

OpIndia Staff - 10 April, 2026

Ravina and Sadiq came to Akola for the delivery of their child and were living in a rented house. 8 days after childbirth, Sadiq murdered the victim. He strangled her and then dumped her body near the temple. Later, he doused her face with petrol and set it on fire.

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Maharashtra: Ex-army man shoots Abdul and his two aides after they sexually harass his sister in Mumbra

OpIndia Staff - 5 April, 2026

Jayan Shivanandan Nair was raised by Anwara's family after his parents died.

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Maharashtra Women’s Commission Chief Rupali Chaknakar resigns after her photos with astrologer Ashok Kharat went viral following his arrest on rape charges

OpIndia Staff - 21 March, 2026

Kharat was arrested by the police after a 35-year-old woman filed a complaint against him, alleging that he raped her in the name of performing some rituals.

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Maharashtra: 17 people killed in massive blast at explosives manufacturing factory near Nagpur, 18 injured

OpIndia Staff - 1 March, 2026

A devastating blast at an explosives manufacturing unit in Raulgaon, Katol near Nagpur in Maharashtra has claimed the lives of at least 17 people...

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Maharashtra: Minor Hindu girl from Nashik missing for 15 days, mother claims abduction by Arif Pathan

OpIndia Staff - 22 February, 2026

A 17-year-old girl has been missing from Sinnar, Nashik, for 15 days. Her mother claims abduction by a neighbour, Arif Pathan.

Complete wipe out: As the March 31 deadline approaches, not only Naxals, their memorials too are being destroyed by security forces

Shriti Sagar - 21 February, 2026

Earlier, such memorials were used by Maoists as instruments to maintain fear, dominance, and ideological control within local communities.

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Rajya Sabha elections 2026: ECI announces schedule for 37 seats across 10 states

OpIndia Staff - 18 February, 2026

The Election Commission of India has announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, including Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Polling is scheduled for March 16, with the entire process to be completed by March 20, 2026.

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