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Maharashtra: Second FIR filed in Pune land deal case involving Ajit Pawar’s son Parth Pawar, the Deputy CM says the deal has been cancelled...

OpIndia Staff - 7 November, 2025

An FIR has been filed in a Pune land deal involving Ajit Pawar’s son, Parth. The case concerns ₹1,800 crore government land sold for ₹300 crore. CM Fadnavis has ordered a probe, and two officials have been suspended.

News Reports

DRI Mumbai seizes over 42 kg high-quality hydroponic weed worth ₹42 crore at Mumbai Airport, two arrested

OpIndia Staff - 5 November, 2025

Concealed in food packets, the drugs were recovered during an intelligence-based operation. Both passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

Crime

Who was Rohit Arya, the man who took 17 children hostage in Mumbai’s Powai, and what was his grievance: All you need to know

OpIndia Staff - 31 October, 2025

The State Education Department said that Arya collected money from schools in the name of the registration fee for the Mazi Shala Sundar Shala initiative without government's approval.

News Reports

Mumbai studio employee Rohit Arya dies of bullet injury after taking 17 Children hostage during an Audition; Claimed ‘Moral Demands’ in video threat

OpIndia Staff - 30 October, 2025

On 30th October, a man identified as Rohit Arya took 17 children, one senior citizen, and another adult hostage in the Powai area of...

Opinions

India’s Maritime Renaissance

Narendra Modi - 30 October, 2025

PM Modi shared insights on India’s maritime progress, from doubling port capacity to pioneering green ports and deep-draft projects, reflecting a decade of reforms driving economic growth, innovation, and global leadership in the Blue Economy.

News Reports

India Maritime Week 2025: PM Modi announces record maritime reforms, $26 billion investments to make India a global shipping hub

OpIndia Staff - 29 October, 2025

The five day event has brought together major stakeholders from shipping, ports, shipbuilding, cruise tourism, and the blue economy.

Crime

Mumbai: 43-year-old delivery man Imran molests 8-year-old girl in Colaba, arrested after police complaint

OpIndia Staff - 29 October, 2025

The accused drew the girl near him under the pretense of seeking directions after which he acted inappropriately with her.

Mumbai: 55-year-old Akhtar Hussain arrested for posing as BARC scientist, 14 sensitive nuclear documents seized

OpIndia Staff - 21 October, 2025

India’s national security establishment was jolted after the Mumbai Police’s Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU), in coordination with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the...

Entertainment

UK PM Keir Starmer announces deal with Yash Raj Films to shoot 3 major films in the country, says “Bollywood is back in Britain”...

OpIndia Staff - 8 October, 2025

As per an official statement issued by the British government, the three Yash Raj Films projects set to be shot in Britain will generate over 3,000 jobs.