August 27, 2024, 05:04 PM - 2 min read
Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar has raised concerns about the missing CCTV footage from a school in Badlapur, where two minor girls were allegedly sexually assaulted.
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August 26, 2024, 09:48 AM - 3 min read
The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has decided decided to study the provisions of the Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, over punishment for offences against women including the death penalty.
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August 25, 2024, 05:27 PM - 3 min read
Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, voiced strong criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Jalgaon, Maharashtra, emphasising the need for prioritising women’s safety.
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August 25, 2024, 05:17 PM - 2 min read
Speaking at the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ in north Maharashtra’s Jalgaon, PM Narendra Modi said the safety of women should be a priority.
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August 23, 2024, 05:54 PM - 2 min read
Startling conclusions in the report on the sex abuse case in Badlapur have sparked major questions about how the case was handled and how the school administration was involved.
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August 22, 2024, 04:55 PM - 2 min read
The recent developments surrounding the alleged sexual assault of two young girls in Badlapur have sparked widespread outrage and prompted significant legal and political reactions in Maharashtra.
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August 22, 2024, 09:27 AM - 2 min read
The Maharashtra government has taken significant steps to enhance the safety of girls in schools by issuing comprehensive guidelines, which include mandatory installation of CCTV cameras on school premises.
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August 21, 2024, 09:06 PM - 2 min read
In the wake of a disturbing incident in Badlapur, Maharashtra, police have made significant moves to address the unrest that erupted over the alleged sexual assault of two minor girls. The situation, which saw massive protests, stone-pelting, and police lathi-charges, has led to over 40 arrests and 300 FIRs filed against those involved.
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August 21, 2024, 07:01 PM - 2 min read
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a coalition of political parties in Maharashtra, has announced a state-wide bandh (strike) on August 24 in response to the ongoing outrage over a serious incident in Badlapur. The call for the bandh comes amidst protests following the alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls by a school attendant.
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August 21, 2024, 08:07 AM - 2 min read
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday night took suo motu cognisance of the reported sexual assault on two minor girl students and has called for a detailed report within two weeks from the authorities concerned.
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August 20, 2024, 09:12 PM - 2 min read
The sexual assault of two young girls at a school in Badlapur has sparked widespread outrage and led to significant actions from the Maharashtra government. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a strong stance by ordering the immediate suspension of three senior police officials, including a senior police inspector, an assistant sub-inspector, and a head constable.
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August 20, 2024, 07:04 PM - 2 min read
The alleged sexual assault of two young girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, has triggered widespread protests and a call for stringent measures. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has invoked the Shakti Bill, emphasising the need for strict action against those responsible for the crime. The bill, which was set to be passed under Thackeray’s administration, remains unfulfilled following the recent political changes in Maharashtra.
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