The Times of India

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma lauded S Hussain Zaidi's new book, Mafia Queens of India, for its unique focus on women in the underworld. He highlighted the narrative's fresh perspective, moving beyond typical male-dominated crime stories.

High drama unfolded at Manmad railway station when a mentally challenged man climbed a gantry and dangled from high-tension overhead wires. This forced authorities to shut down power, disrupting train services. Railway staff and bystanders attempted a rescue for nearly 40 minutes. The man was eventually brought down safely. Normalcy was restored soon after the incident.

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Many Class 10 students are embracing the CBSE's innovative 'second exam,' scheduled for May, with a particular focus on improving their scores in challenging subjects like mathematics and science. School leaders report that between 20-35% of students are choosing to retake exams, reflecting the difficulty they faced in the original tests.

The CBSE Class 10 results for 2026 have been released, marking the debut of a dual board examination system. The national pass rate has climbed to an impressive 93.7%. This years assessments prioritized practical learning applications, with students finding the mathematics section particularly tough.

Raigad police successfully apprehended Ayush Vicky Sahitya, 24, near Poladpur late Friday night. He was reportedly attempting to escape to Goa with friends via the Mumbai-Goa highway. Sahitya is accused of distributing ecstasy at a Nesco music concert. Vanrai police, alerted by specific information, coordinated the arrest. He has been handed over for further investigation.

Nashik police are searching for a 26-year-old TCS employee accused of religious harassment at work. Her husband, detained in Mumbra, stated a relative took her to Nashik. The woman, now a co-accused in multiple cases, plans to seek anticipatory bail citing pregnancy. The SIT has deployed teams to locate her.

Maharashtra schools face hefty fines up to Rs 1 lakh for neglecting Marathi language instruction. A new government resolution empowers education officials to penalize institutions, particularly private English-medium ones, failing to appoint teachers or teach the language. This strict enforcement aims to ensure Marathi's presence in all schools across the state.