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.

Protests erupted in Thane's Badlapur district after a shocking case of sexual assault involving two young girls. The incident, which occurred at a local school, has stirred outrage and led to widespread demonstrations.

In a significant development in the 'Pune Porsche crash' case, Pune police have arrested two individuals for allegedly tampering with blood samples. The arrests were made on Monday night by the Pune crime branch, as announced by Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar.

In response to the disturbing allegations of sexual assault involving two young girls at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident. The Chief Minister emphasised that the investigation will be thorough and that no one involved will escape accountability.

The situation in Nashik, Maharashtra, has returned to normal after tensions flared up during a protest against anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. The unrest on Friday resulted in clashes, with protestors pelting stones and damaging vehicles.

Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has recently made a strong statement regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. His remarks follow a series of protests outside his residence, Matoshree, by a group of Muslims who were dissatisfied with his party's stance on the bill.

An opinion poll shows Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the top choice for CM if elections were held today, with 27% support, while the BJP and Shinde's Shiv Sena faction are projected to win the most seats in the upcoming polls.

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Friday hit out at the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra over its flagship 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, accusing it of committing the sin of fixing a price for sisters' love.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that MoUs worth Rs 5 lakh crore signed in the past two years under his government will create 2.5 lakh jobs, contributing significantly to the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India).

With the Maharashtra government's "Ladki Bahin Yojana" set for launch, the Women and Child Development Department has trialed the scheme by transferring Rs 3,000 into select beneficiaries' accounts for the first two months. Announced in June, the "Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana" will provide Rs 1,500 monthly to women aged 21-65 and cost Rs 46,000 crore annually.

In a strategic effort to connect with female voters ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP has launched a unique outreach program featuring Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. On August 18, the day before Rakshabandhan, women across the state will have the opportunity to engage directly with Fadnavis.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of "bowing" before Delhi, and said the coming assembly elections are a fight against those who "hate" the state.