Bappa in mosque: Ganesh festival fosters harmony in Maharashtra village
Sangli: A village here in Maharashtra has been witnessing a unique Ganesh festival celebration for more than four decades with the installation of the elephant-headed Gods idol in a mosque. Religious tensions elsewhere have never impacted the residents of Gotkhindi village in Sangli district, having a population of nearly 15,000, including 100 families belonging to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Maharashtra: Criminal with long record killed after assault on constables
The deceased, identified as Lakhan Popat Bhosale of Vadgaon Pusawale, Satara, had a history of serious crimes, including dacoity, burglary, chain-snatching, and attempted murder. He was wanted in multiple cases across Satara, Sangli, and Pune districts
Torrential rains in Maharashtra displace over 4,000 people in two days; Raigad worst hit
MUMBAI: Torrential rains over the past two days has displaced around 4,143 people across Maharashtra, with Raigad district reporting the highest number at 1,332, according to the state disaster management authority. On August 19, rain-related incidents, including wall collapses, drowning, falling trees and landslides, killed 10 people and injured two, while 52 animals also died, the report said. The data showed Raigad recorded the largest displacement at 1,332, followed by 610 in Thane, 471 in Sangli, 438 in Palghar, 361 in Satara, 350 in KurlaKranti Nagar, 293 in Nanded and 212 in Pune. Authorities said most displaced people have been temporarily accommodated in relatives houses, schools, colleges and community halls. Food, water, blankets and medicines are being provided. As a precaution, 18 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed for rescue operations. In the last 24 hours, the heaviest rainfall was reported in the Mumbai suburbs, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai city and Ratnagiri. In Mumbai, 32 incidents of electric short circuit were reported, including one that killed 17-year-old Deepak Pillai in Bhandup. The city also reported 93 tree-fall incidents 27 in South Mumbai, 23 in the eastern suburbs and 42 in the western suburbs. Fourteen house collapses were recorded, including four in Mumbai city, seven in the eastern suburbs and three in the western suburbs. Meanwhile, the downpour has also brought relief, with four reservoirs supplying drinking water to Mumbai Modak Sagar, Tansa, Tulsi and Vihar now overflowing. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday chaired a review meeting, directing local administrations to extend all possible help to the displaced and relocate people at risk from flooding rivers. He also asked revenue officials to carry out surveys of damaged crops so that compensation can be provided to farmers in time. 782 passengers rescued from two Mumbai monorail trains stalled amid torrential rain
Two killed as bus from Sangli to Tamil Nadu overturns in Haveri district of Karnataka
According to the police, the driver lost control while trying avoid hitting a car, which suddenly came in front of the bus. The bus hit the road divider and overturned
Bombay High Court issues sitting list for newly constituted Kolhapur Circuit Bench from August 18
It will take up for hearing work pertaining to the Division Bench Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg
Man Dies After Friend He Was Drinking With Smashes His Head With A Stone
Two childhood friends were drinking together in Maharashtra's Sangli. One friend reached for the other's pocket to grab some money. Moments later, one of them was dead from a deep head wound.
Fadnavis Sounds Flood Alarm Over Karnatakas Almatti Dam Plan
This will greatly help in protecting the livelihood and safety of the people of Sangli and Kolhapur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Karnataka Minister MB Patil dismisses Maharashtra government's claims on Almatti dam
Karnataka Minister MB Patil refuted Maharashtra's claim that raising the Alamatti dam's height would cause floods, citing prior rejections by the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal and the Supreme Court. He highlighted historical floods predating the dam's construction and suggested encroachment on catchment areas in Sangli as a more likely cause, urging Maharashtra to address these issues instead.
Bombay HC gets 4th Bench at Kolhapur; sittings from August 18; Maharashtra CM hails move
The new Bench is likely to have jurisdiction over six districts Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg (last two located in coastal Konkan region)
After Prada appropriation, Maharashtra to certify authentic Kolhapuri chappals with QR code
KOLHAPUR: The humble Kolhapuri chappal, one of India's most iconic traditional crafts, is enjoying renewed prominence not only in domestic fashion circles but also in international markets, amid Italian brand Prada being accused of appropriating the footwear. The GI-tagged handmade flat leather sandals, known for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage, now carry an added layer of protection and authenticity in the form of QR codes, thanks to recent technological and legal innovations. The move aims to check counterfeiting and highlight the identity of the artisan behind each product, boost consumer trust and strengthen the market position of the traditional craftsmen, officials from the government-run Leather Industries Development Corporation of Maharashtra (LIDCOM) said. Recently, artisans cried foul after footwear similar to the Kolhapuri chappals featured in Italian luxury fashion brand Prada's new collection, alleging violation of the GI (Geographical Indication) rights. Following the row, Prada had acknowledged the sandals showcased in their men's 2026 fashion show were inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear. The brand, however, clarified in a reply to the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce that the showcased sandals are still at the design stage and not yet confirmed for commercial production. A team of experts from Prada visited Kolhapur earlier this month to interact with artisans and assess the local footwear manufacturing process. Dating back to the 12th century, the footwear has been primarily crafted in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, Sangli and Solapur districts. Its distinctive design, made using naturally tanned leather and handwoven straps, has been preserved through generations of artisans. A major boost came in the early 20th century when visionary ruler Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj promoted it as a symbol of self-reliance and Swadeshi pride. He encouraged the use of these chappals, helping elevate the rural craft into a respected cottage industry. Kolhapuri chappal row: Bombay HC dismisses PIL against Prada; questions petitioners' right to sue What was once a humble, coarse village slipper, soon became a symbol of swadeshi identity under the royal patronage. To safeguard this cultural legacy and ensure fair recognition for artisans, the Maharashtra and Karnataka governments jointly secured the GI tag in 2019. Under international trade rules such as the TRIPS agreement, this GI status legally reserves the rights to manufacture and market Kolhapuri chappals to artisans from specific districts in both the states. The certification defines the product as handmade, using traditional techniques and natural leather, with open-toe construction, prohibiting the use of synthetic materials or mechanised processes. Going a step further, the LIDCOM has introduced QR-coded certification for each pair of chappals, the corporation said in a statement. This digital initiative aims to tackle counterfeiting and highlight the identity of the artisan or self-help group behind each product, it said. Buyers scanning the code can access details like name and location of the artisan or production unit, district of manufacture in Maharashtra, craft techniques and raw materials used, validity and status of the GI certification. This initiative not only boosts consumer trust but also strengthens the market position of traditional craftsmen, the LIDCOM said. The corporation is now calling upon consumers, designers and the common public to stand in solidarity with India's indigenous craft traditions. Kolhapuri chappals are not just fashion accessories. They are a powerful expression of traditional skill, identity and the dignity of small artisan communities, the statement quoted LIDCOM Managing Director Prerna Deshbhratar as saying. Founded in 1974, LIDCOM has been a pivotal institution in empowering rural leather artisans. Through training programmes, market development, design innovation and economic support, the organisation has transformed traditional footwear-making into a symbol of Maharashtra's cultural pride and grassroots economy. Kolhapuri chappals have now regained global spotlight, blending heritage with modern relevance. More than just the traditional footwear, they are a symbol of skilled artisanry and indigenous pride. Since 1974, LIDCOM, also known as the Sant Rohidas Charmodyog and Charmakar Vikas Mahamandal, has played a crucial role in preserving and promoting this heritage craft, as per the statement. The corporation has empowered thousands of rural artisans by offering skill development training, encouraging innovation, expanding markets and ensuring sustainable livelihoods, it said. On the organisation's vision, Deshbhratar, said, Kolhapuri chappals are not merely utilitarian items. They embody stories of self-reliance, national pride and a living cultural tradition. Through our efforts, we aim to strengthen the hands that preserve this legacy and inspire generations to come. Apart from economic uplift, the corporation is also committed to cultural conservation. It continues to implement a wide range of initiatives -- from developing training centres and empowering self-help groups to building linkages between buyers and suppliers across domestic and international markets -- to ensure the traditional craft survives and thrives in a changing economic landscape, the statement said.
Maharashtra Govt To Rename Islampur In Sangli District To Ishwarpur | Devendra Fadnavis | News18
The Maharashtra Government announced that Islampur in Sangli district will be renamed as Ishwarpur. The statement was made in the state legislature on the final day of the monsoon session.'
Opposition Vs Fadnavis Govt Over Renaming Of Maharashtra's Islampur As Ishwarpur
The Maharashtra Government announced renaming Islampur in Sangli district to Ishwarpur, calling it a 'cultural renaissance.' Critics argue it promotes casteism.
CEN Arrests Roshan Saldanha Accused Of Multiple High-Value Cheating Cases
Investigation revealed that in the past three months Roshan and his associates collected around Rs 32 crore from people in Goa, Bengaluru, Pune, Vijayapura, Tumakuru, Kolkata, Sangli, Lucknow, Bagalkot, and other cities assuring business loans
Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Govt renames Islampur to Ishwarpur
The Maharashtra Government declared the renaming of Islampur in Sangli district to Ishwarpur during the monsoon session's final day. This decision, prompted by a memorandum from the Hindutva organization Shiv Pratisthan, awaits central government approval. A Shiv Sena leader mentioned that the demand for this name change has been pending since 1986.
Maharashtra government renames Islampur to Ishwarpur after Hindutva group lobbying
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Government on Friday announced that Islampur in Sangli district is being renamed as Ishwarpur. The announcement was made in the state legislature on the last day of the monsoon session. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting on Thursday, food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal told the legislative assembly. He said the state government will send the cabinet decision to the Centre for approval. The move came after a Hindutva organization, Shiv Pratisthan, sent a memorandum to the Sangli collectorate demanding that Islampur's name be changed to Ishwarpur. Shiv Pratishtan is headed by Sambhaji Bhide whose supporters have said that they would not rest until the demand is met. A Shiv Sena leader from Islampur said that the demand for a change in name has been pending since 1986.
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that if a person belonging to a religion other than Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism has obtained a Scheduled Caste certificate fraudulently, it will be cancelled. Action will be taken against such a person if he or she has secured reservation benefits, such as government jobs. If such a person has won an election using a fraudulently obtained SC certificate, their election will be declared null and void, Fadnavis said in the legislative council. Replying to a calling attention motion, he also said the state government intends to bring in strong provisions to deal with cases of religious conversion through coercion and cheating. Amit Gorkhe (BJP) had claimed that freedom of religion was being misused by crypto Christians, and some people benefit from reservations under the SC category while professing other religions. Crypto Christians was an apparent reference to people who discreetly follow Christianity while belonging to a different religion on paper. On the face of it, they belong to an SC community and get reservation benefits like government jobs, he had said. Fadnavis said that the Supreme Court, on November 26, 2024, gave a verdict in which it made it clear that the Scheduled Castes category reservation can be availed only by Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, and not by those belonging to other religions. If anyone from religions other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism has availed an SC certificate or reservation, their validity certificates and caste certificates will be cancelled with due procedure. If anyone has availed benefits like government jobs, action will be taken against them, he said. Recovery (of monetary benefits) will be recommended from those who have availed benefits using fraudulently obtained caste certificates, he said. BJP leader Chitra Wagh said there have been cases where women were duped into marriage by hiding the husband's religion. She cited a case in Sangli where a woman married into a family which secretly followed Christianity. The woman suffered torture and was forced to change her religion, leading to her death while she was seven months pregnant, Wagh said. A person can follow any religion and convert another person with consent, but law does not permit the use of force, cheating or enticement for conversion, the chief minister said. Complaints of coercion or inducement for conversion will lead to investigation and action against the concerned organisation, Fadnavis added. The state government had formed a panel headed by the Director General of Police (DGP) to make recommendations to deal with such cases, and it has submitted its report, he said. The government will study it and bring in new (legal) provisions so that conversions do not happen by force or cheating, he said. Action can be taken under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in such cases. But a panel was formed to suggest strict provisions. The state government intends to bring in strong provisions to deal with such cases, and we will take a decision on this soon, he said. On Monday, Pankaj Bhoyar, Minister of State for Home, said that the state will bring an anti-conversion law during the winter session of the legislature, and it will be more stringent than similar legislations in other states. Pravin Darekar (BJP) claimed a secret campaign to lure people into converting was being carried out in poor localities and slums. Fadnavis acknowledged that such things take place in slums. He, however, said the government has no intention to ban religious conversions that take place consensually.
Maharashtra to enact anti-conversion law in December, will be stricter than other states: Minister
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government will bring a tough law to prevent religious conversions in the winter session of the legislature and its provisions will be more stringent than similar legislations existing in other states, minister Pankaj Bhoyar has said. Speaking in the legislative council on Monday, the minister of state for home (rural) noted Maharashtra will be the 11th Indian state to come up with such a law. A panel has been formed under the Director General of Police to frame a law (against religious conversions) that will be stricter than the rest of the 10 states. A report (on the issue drafted by DGP) has been submitted and the law will be passed in the coming (winter) session, he told the House. The winter session of the state legislature is usually held in December in Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra. Raising the issue of forced conversion in the state, Shiv Sena leader and nominated MLC Manisha Kayande alleged a pregnant woman committed suicide in Sangli district of western Maharashtra as she was under pressure (from in-laws) to change her religion. There was a fight in a Pune-based family over the issue of religious conversion and cross FIRs were filed over the matter, she said. Kayande pointed out that 10 states -- Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand -- have their own anti-conversion law. The MLC asked whether Maharashtra's Mahayuti government will bring an anti-conversion law like these 10 states, to which the minister replied in the affirmative. Last week, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule also said a strict law to prevent religious conversions will be enacted in the state. Replying to a debate on the issue in the state assembly, Bawankule had said he would speak to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on how to bring an anti-conversion law with stringent provisions.
NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil dubs reports of switching sides as baseless
MUMBAI: Maharashtra NCP (SP) president Jayant Patil has dismissed speculation about quitting his post and possible move to the BJP, saying he had neither met any leader of the saffron outfit nor anyone from the ruling coalition party approached him. The former state minister termed as baseless media reports about his switch over. Reports in a section of media have also claimed Patil has resigned as the state NCP (SP) president and that his party colleague and MLC Shashikant Shinde will succeed him. The Nationalist Congress Party (SP), led by former Union minister Sharad Pawar, has convened its general body meeting on Tuesday. I have not contacted any leader in the BJP, nor has anyone asked me to join (BJP). I am the state president of a party and I am surprised by such reports, the NCP (SP) leader told reporters at the Vidhan Bhavan premises here on Monday. Downplaying speculation around his political moves, Patil said, Even if someone meets a leader from another party, it leads to all kinds of speculation. I have denied such reports multiple times, but they keep resurfacing. How many times do I have to deny them? These stories are reported repeatedly and never turn out to be true. There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister During a discussion in the legislative assembly, the eight-time MLA from Islampur in Sangli district said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on widespread implementation of direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme. This (DBT) is better than some of the state government's schemes where utensils are given to needy families. In such cases, many families receive substandard quality material, the opposition legislator said in the House. Asked by reporters about his praise of the DBT scheme, a flagship initiative of the Modi government, the NCP (SP) leader asserted liking or disliking certain schemes of a government did not mean one was switching sides. It is a different matter if I like some of their schemes and do not like others. But the BJP has never communicated with me about any such offer (of switch over). If I meet Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (a BJP leader) for official work, that does not mean I am joining the party, he asserted. Asked if he would take action against media outlets publishing such reports, Patil remarked, The same media houses also publish positive news about me. I do not want to create unnecessary bitterness with them. If the state president of a party with 10 MLAs is getting so much publicity, I should probably be thankful to them. Speaking at the NCP's 26th foundation day event in Pune on June 10, Patil hinted at stepping down from his post in the presence of party chief Sharad Pawar to make way for a younger face. Patil, a staunch loyalist of Sharad Pawar, has been with him since the formation of the NCP in 1999. He sided with the Pawar senior after deputy CM Ajit Pawar rebelled in 2023 and joined the BJP-Shiv Sena ruling coalition.
Wanted mephedrone producer deported to India from UAE, Mumbai police take his custody
Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted for running a synthetic drug factory from abroad, has been deported from the UAE to India. The CBI, in collaboration with Interpol and Mumbai police, coordinated the operation. Mustafa is accused of manufacturing mephedrone, a party drug, at a facility in Sangli, Maharashtra. He allegedly supplied raw materials and distributed the drug in Gujarat.
Wanted drug producer facing Interpol Red Notice deported to India from UAE: CBI
NEW DELHI: An alleged synthetic narcotics producer facing an Interpol Red Notice was deported to India from the UAE on Friday, in an operation coordinated by the CBI through Interpol and Mumbai police, officials said. Kubbawala Mustafa, the wanted drugs manufacturer, was brought from the UAE to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, escorted by a four-member team of state police, around 1 am, an official said. He was taken into custody by the crime branch of the Mumbai police at the airport, the official said. The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of CBI in collaboration with NCB-Abu Dhabi successfully brought back wanted Red Notice subject Kubbawala Mustafa to India on Friday, a CBI spokesperson said in a statement. The Mumbai police had busted a synthetic drugs manufacturing facility in Sangli where 126.141 kg of mephedrone drugs was recovered and confiscated. It is alleged that the factory was run by Mustafa from abroad, officials said. The subject was earlier geo-located in UAE through close follow-up by CBI through Interpol with NCB-Abu Dhabi, the spokesperson said. Mustafa was chargesheeted in Mumbai and a special court had issued an open-dated arrest warrant against him. 'The CBI got the Red Notice published through Interpol on November 25, 2024 on the request of Mumbai police. NCB-Abu Dhabi conveyed on June 19, 2025 that, their authorities have requested to send a security mission to UAE to bring back the subject to India. Subsequently a team of Mumbai police was formed to bring back the subject from the UAE, the spokesperson said. According to a Mumbai police official, Mustafa was a key material and chemical supplier for manufacturing high-quality mephedrone. He allegedly used to get the raw materials from Ahmedabad. After manufacturing the synthetic stimulant, he used to distribute it in Gujarat to the members of a drug syndicate, he said. Earlier, a case was registered against Mustafa and others at Kurla police station here on the allegations that he was operating a synthetic drug manufacturing factory in Sangli from abroad, he said.
Maharashtra Assembly members seek revival of live snake worship tradition in Battis Shirala
Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday called for the revival of the traditional practice of worshipping live snakes during Nag Panchami in Battis Shirala, Sangli district. The practice was banned by the Bombay High Court in 2002 following concerns raised by wildlife activists.
Infosys Employee Arrested In Bengaluru For Filming Colleague In Women's Washroom
The accused, identified as Swapnil Nagesh Mali, a Senior Associate Consultant for Infosys from Sangli, Maharashtra, was caught by HR personnel and handed over to the police.
According to reports, he allegedly beat his daughter repeatedly with a stick. Sadhna suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to Ushakal Hospital in Sangli.
Man beats daughter to death for scoring low marks in test in Sangli; held
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra's Sangli district, a 16-year-old girl was brutally killed by her father, a school teacher, for performing poorly in a test. Dhondiram Bhosale, 45, attacked his daughter Sadhana with a stone grinder handle at their Nelkaranji village home. The girl succumbed to her injuries in a Sangli hospital.
Sangli Shocker: Girl Dies After Being Beaten Up By Father Over NEET Score
During the beating, a heated argument broke out when Sadhana questioned her fathers achievements despite his education. Enraged by her defiance, he beat her more brutally
Papa, aap kaun sa collector ban gaye: School headmaster beats daughter to death over low NEET marks
In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was beaten to death by her father, a school headmaster, after she failed to secure good marks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in Sangli district of Maharashtra. Based on a complaint by ...
Man beats daughter to death for scoring low marks in test; held
Sangli: A 16-year-old girl was bludgeoned to death by her father, a school teacher, for scoring low marks in a test in Maharashtras Sangli district, police said on Monday. The incident occurred at Nelkaranji village in Atpadi tehsil on Saturday night, an official said. He said that the accused, Dhondiram Bhosale (45), was upset with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man beats daughter to death for scoring low marks in Maharashtra; arrested
SANGLI: A 16-year-old girl was bludgeoned to death by her father, a school teacher, for scoring low marks in a test in Maharashtra's Sangli district, police said on Monday. The incident occurred at Nelkaranji village in Atpadi tehsil on Saturday night, an official said. He said that the accused, Dhondiram Bhosale (45), was upset with his daughter Sadhana, a Class 12 student, for scoring low marks in a test, and there was a dispute between the two. The official said the accused grabbed the wooden handle of a stone grinder used for making flour and attacked the girl with it in the presence of his wife and son. The teen was rushed to a hospital in Sangli, where she died during treatment. The post-mortem report revealed that she died of multiple injuries, senior inspector Vinay Bahir of Atpadi police station said. Based on a complaint by the girl's mother, the accused was arrested, he said.
Man Kills Daughter Over Low Test Scores in Sangli, Arrested
16-year-old girl bludgeoned with stone grinder handle; father, a teacher, held after mothers complaint
Anatomy of a crime: Sonam, Muskan and more why are women criminals different?
NEW DELHI: Sonam, Muskan, Shivani, Ravina, Radhika framed in their dual identities as women and alleged 'husband killers' , they have not just grabbed headlines and courted notoriety over the last months but also challenged conventional notions about femininity and crime. The young women from various parts of the country were living their everyday lives, a world away from the national spotlight. Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes. The questions abound: Why do women commit crimes? Why are they treated differently than male criminals? Are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered? It's a mix of social stigma, rigid gender roles, and unrealistic standards for women, experts said. British criminologist Frances Heidensohn has a term for the strong societal reaction double deviance theory. A woman committing a crime not only violates a legal norm but also a gender norm, explained G S Bajpai, professor of criminology and vice chancellor of the National Law University in Delhi. Women are expected to be caring and compliant. A woman who commits crime is therefore an aberration - abnormal and exceptional. This is not true for men... She is, therefore, as some scholars have described, doubly deviant and hence must be doubly punished'. Thus her gender becomes relevant to society's response to the crime. She is not just a criminal, she is a female criminal, Bajpai told PTI. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported over 4.45 lakh crimes against women in 2022. However, it doesn't maintain a separate category for crimes 'by' women due to their low numbers. Yet serious offences committed by women, however small in number, make an impact all their own. On Tuesday, Sonam Raghuvanshi , a household name today, was taken to Meghalaya to reconstruct the killing of her husband , Raja Raghuvanshi, found hacked to death on a hillside, a critical step in the probe into a case that has the nation agog. The Indore couple was on their honeymoon and the bride allegedly plotted the killing along with her former boyfriend and three hitmen. In March this year, Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla allegedly stabbed her husband Saurabh Rajput to death in Meerut, dismembered his body, and sealed the remains in a drum filled with cement. 36 days of marriage, one deadly meal: Jharkhand bride kills husband in chilling echo of Raja Raghuvanshi case In April, Bijnor's Shivani claimed her husband died of a heart attack. Police later revealed that she had strangled Deepak to death. The same month, in Bhiwani, YouTuber Ravina allegedly killed her husband with the help of a male friend after he objected to their intimacy and her social media activities. Also in June, Sangli woman Radhika allegedly killed her husband, Anil, only 15 days after their marriage. Except for Ravina who is 32, the others are in their 20s. Then there was media executive Indrani Mukerjea , accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012, and Jolly Joseph from Kerala, who allegedly poisoned six family members over 14 years to acquire property. And long before, in 19th-century Kolkata was Troilokya Devi, a courtesan and India's first known female serial killer who lured women -- mainly sex workers - and murdered them to rob them of their jewellery. With an accomplice, she killed at least five women before being apprehended and was executed in 1884. Many of the recent cases - dealing with wives killing their husbands -- triggered a flood of social media outrage and prolonged media coverage that often painted women as inherently malicious and portrayed men as helpless victims of their evil spouses. One instance of the vile and misogynist ride on social media websites was a crude callback to Sonam Bewafa Hai (Sonam is unfaithful) viral meme from some years ago. Public focus is misdirected, said women's rights activist Yogita Bhayana. It reflects our discomfort with women breaking out of the roles assigned to them. Such societal suppression will eventually lead to outbursts. The media is sensationalising it, giving it a Sonam did it' spin, as if she acted alone, which she didn't-there was male involvement too, Bhayana told PTI. Referring to the Sonam Raghuvanshi case, she said it became easier for her to plot a murder than to admit she was in love. That's the kind of psychological conflict women face in our society. Her crime isn't being defended, but we need to examine the root causes -- how deeply our culture conditions women to behave a certain way. Men, Bajpai added, are motivated primarily by power, honour, impulse, and instrumental goals while female crime is often propelled by prior victimisation, manipulation, and emotional stress. A society that views women as caregivers and crucibles of honour is no doubt disturbed when those women engage in criminal activity, Bajpai said. Intimate partner violence is neither new nor uncommon, as global and national trends have indicated that instances of husbands killing their wives far outnumber instances of wives killing their husbands, he argued. In fact, over half of all cases of homicide against women in India are carried out by their current or former partnersThis indicates that the media reporting of cases of women killing their husbands is disproportionate, he noted. According to criminal psychologist Deepti Puranik, there may be a number of reasons behind such an outburst against social ties. Culture and society generally play a lot of roles when it comes to marriages. People are forced to get married against their wishes. Many people are getting married very early and at that age they haven't reached an emotional maturity level to understand the responsibility that comes with a marital relationship, she said. Bhayana echoed Puranik. Women's mental health and internal struggles are ignored, she said. The suppression they face growing up, the communication barriers, and the unrealistic expectations placed on them all builds up. Stories of women criminals have often followed a predictable pattern -- centred on themes like extramarital affairs. This reflects a broader lack of nuance in how such cases are understood, revealing gaps in the way female criminality and its complex motivations are examined. Kulpreet Yadav, co-author of Queens of Crime: True Stories of Women Criminals from India, said law enforcement procedures have never truly adapted to consider women as potential perpetrators because of the scant number of crimes by women. ...the focus has overwhelmingly been on male offenders. Female criminology, by contrast, has received very little attention. As a result, our global understanding of how a woman with criminal intent thinks is quite limited, said the author. Does that mean crime should be treated the same irrespective of the perpetrator's gender? Bajpai advises strongly against it. Such a blanket approach may result in injustice. At times, given the nature and context of the crime, the gender of the perpetrator and the victim become relevant to appropriately understanding the criminal act. Such a comprehensive appreciation of the facts ensures that the response of the state and society is fair and effective, he said.
Sangli Shocker: Woman Hacks Husband To Death With Axe Just 15 Days After Marriage
The woman, identified as Radhika, allegedly attacked her 53-year-old husband, Anil Lokhande
Woman hacks husband to death 15 days after marriage in Sangli district, arrested
Sangli: Even as ripples caused by the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case from Meghalaya to Madhya Pradesh yet to subside, police in Maharashtras Sangli district have arrested a 27-year-old woman for allegedly killing her 53-year-old husband with an axe, just 15 days after their wedding. Police claimed the accused woman attacked her husband, Anil Lokhande, around Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Maharashtra Reports 65 New Covid-19 Cases
The new cases comprise 29 from Pune, 22 from Mumbai, five from Nagpur, four from Kolhapur, two from Thane district and one each from Sangli, Satara and Parbhani.
Maharashtra records 86 new COVID-19 cases
MUMBAI: Maharashtra on Saturday reported 86 new coronavirus positive cases, taking the total count since January to 1,362, the health department said. Of these new cases, 31 were detected in Pune city and two in its rural parts, 28 in Mumbai, seven in Pimpri Chinchwad township near Pune, six in Thane, four in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, three in Nagpur, two in Mira Bhayandar, one each in Satara, Kolhapur and Sangli, an official statement said. The health department has conducted 16,226 COVID-19 tests since January, of which 1,362 were reported positive. The total number of cases in Mumbai since January is 640, of which 634 were recorded in May alone. No death has been reported since Friday, it said. Since January 2025 till date, a total of 18 patients have succumbed to the infection, of whom 17 were found with comorbidities, the statement said. Covid infections growing milder, occasional surges expected but don't worry: experts
Maharashtra reports 59 new COVID-19 cases, active count at 494
MUMBAI: As many as 59 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Maharashtra, 20 of them in Mumbai alone, taking the number of infections since January 1 this year to 873 in the state, the health department said on Monday. According to a health department statement, a total of 12,011 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the state since January 2025, and the tally of active cases stood at 494, while 369 patients have recovered from the viral infection, whose counts have risen in India in the last few months. Of the new cases, 20 were detected in Mumbai , 17 in Pune Municipal Corporation limits, four in Thane and one in Pune district (outside civic body areas). Other cases were reported from municipal limits of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (7), Pimpri-Chinchwad, Satara, Kolhapur, Akola (2 each), Sangli (1) and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (1 - outside civic areas), said the release. Surge in Covid-19 cases, two deaths in Delhi last 24 hours Mild symptoms are being found in COVID-19 patients in the state and testing and treatment facilities are made available by the department, it said. These symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat and congestion or runny nose, among others. Mumbai has reported 483 COVID-19 cases since January 1 and a bulk of it - 477 - were recorded in May alone, said the department. Nine patients have succumbed to the ailment in the state since the start of the year, seven of whom had comorbidities (simultaneous presence of two or more medical conditions), including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome (kidney disorder) with hypoglycemic seizures (caused by very low blood sugar levels), cerebral infarction (cerebrovascular disease) and ILD (interstitial lung disease), the release added. In view of the rising coronavirus cases, health experts have said there was no cause for alarm, but people should remain alert. Private hospitals in Kerala step up Covid preparedness amid surge in cases
In his letter, Devendra Fadnavis has claimed that Sangli and Kolhapur districts in Maharashtra would face flooding if the height of the dam is raised
Maharashtra MBBS Student Drugged, Gang-Raped, Classmates Among 3 Arrested
A third-year MBBS student was allegedly raped in Maharashtra's Sangli district by her two classmates and one of their friends after they spiked her drink, police said on Friday.
Maharshtra: MBBS Student Gang-Raped In Sangli District, 3 Held
The 22-year-old medical student was allegedly targeted on May 18, when she and the accused had planned to watch a movie in a theatre around 10 pm. Before that, the accused took her to a flat for a brief halt.
