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Indian Express targets BJP MP Medha Kulkarni over Vat Purnima rituals at Phule Wada: How historical legacies and manufactured caste divides are used to...

Jinit Jain - 2 July, 2026

An Indian Express opinion column invoked Mahatma Phule's legacy and Bahujan pride to question BJP MP Medha Kulkarni's visit to Mahatma Phule Wada in Pune for offering Vat Purnima rituals.

Crime

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Rs 10-crore defamation notice issued to accused Siya Goyal’s brother amid legal representation dispute

OpIndia Staff - 30 June, 2026

A legal representation dispute in the Ketan Agarwal murder case has triggered a Rs 10-crore defamation notice against accused Siya Goyal’s brother, Sahil.

Opinions

Rs 1 crore for wedding shopping, a cancelled Bali trip, and a failed cliff-top incident: The Ketan Agarwal case is as much about ignored...

Jinit Jain - 30 June, 2026

Rs 1 crore for wedding expenses, a mysteriously missing passport, a failed cliff-top incident and an ill-fated return to Lohagad, the Ketan Agarwal case is as much about ignored red flags as it is about the murder conspiracy.

Crime

Pune POCSO Court convicts a 65-year-old man for raping and killing a 3-year-old girl 2 months ago, the victim’s family demands a death sentence

OpIndia Staff - 25 June, 2026

The special court found Kamble guilty of all the charges levelled against him under the provisions of the BNS and the POCSO Act.

Crime

Pune businessman murder: Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary blame each other as police piece together Lohagad Fort conspiracy

OpIndia Staff - 25 June, 2026

In the Pune businessman murder probe, suspects Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary blame each other for orchestrating the crime.

News Reports

Pune Vat Purnima row: Maharashtra Archaeology issues fresh notice, backs continuation of old rituals at Mahatma Phule Wada after Hindu advocacy groups raise concern

Jinit Jain - 24 June, 2026

The Archaeology Department’s order to stop Vat Purnima rituals at Mahatma Phule Wada has triggered a legal challenge, with petitioners alleging the ban is based on Phule's ideological legacy rather than any valid archaeological or legal grounds.

News Reports

A hoodie in 33°C, 2004 calls, and a Fort fall: How Pune Police cracked Ketan Agarwal’s murder

OpIndia Staff - 24 June, 2026

However, police say Siya had been in a relationship with Chetan Chaudhary since November 2025.

News Reports

Hindu ex-employee of Wipro Technologies reveals shocking details, says she faced workplace harassment, religious discrimination and was forced to resign: Read exclusive report by...

Aditi - 3 June, 2026

According to the complaint, the Muslim colleague knew that the victim was living alone and would ask uncomfortable questions to her relating to her personal life.

Crime

Pune Porsche crash: Victim’s father questions justice system after viral video shows accused’s father Vishal Agarwal celebrating bail with family

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2026

The video surfaced only weeks after Vishal Agarwal was released on bail after spending nearly 22 months in custody in connection with the cover-up of the deadly crash caused by his minor son.

Crime