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MUMBAI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered four mobile SIM cards from self-styled Godman and self -styled astrologer Ashok Kharat, who is accused of sexually exploiting over 150 women under the pretext of solving their personal and career problems. The Maharashtra government had formed the SIT, headed Tejaswi Satpute, to probe the case. Kharat, who had claimed to be a retired Indian Navy Captain despite failing in the 10th grade, was interrogated for over five hours. During questioning, it was revealed that he used four separate SIM cards for distinct purposes. "In the retrieved data from Ashok Kharat, it was revealed that one mobile SIM card number was specially and exclusively used for the VIPs, while another SIM card was for women devotees. The third mobile SIM was used for financial transactions, and the fourth was used for common devotees for communications. The data also revealed that many VIPs like politicians, businessmen, and bureaucrats, whose contact names were saved in a mobile by using a code name. We are trying to identify these saved contacts," said a source familiar with the SIT probe.
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major administrative reshuffle, the Maharashtra government, on Tuesday, transferred 10 bureaucrats, government officials said. Lokesh Chandra, an IAS officer of the 1993 batch and Chairman as well as Managing Director of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, has been posted as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister in Mumbai. Ashwini Bhide, an IAS officer of 1995 batch and Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, has been posted as the Municipal Commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Bhide is ...Read More >
India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Political leadership forbade targeting Pakistani air defences in initial phase, Captain Shiv Kumar saidCongress criticised the BJP government for "misleading" the public on Operation SindoorOpposition demanded all-party meeting and special parliament session on the issue Did our AI summary help? Let us know. New Delhi: A comment by India's defence attache ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday (Dec 15) left on a four-day official visit to Indonesia to further consolidate the bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries. His visit, which will conclude on December 18, is in line with the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on enhancing Naval Cooperation. During the visit, Admiral Tripathi will engage in bilateral discussions with top Indonesian Government and defence officials, including Lt Gen Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (retd), Defence Minister of Indonesia, General Agus Subiyanto, Commander ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances when the leopard attacked farmlands, taking away a domestic dog and a chicken. On Saturday, the leop ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ports minister Nitesh Rane said the Radio Club jetty project will be taken forward as per Bombay High Court orders. Nearly 20% of the jetty work has already been completed and the facility will become operational by May next year, Rane told reporters in the Vidhan Bhavan premises."The proposed Radio Club Jetty project near Mumbai's Gateway of India received the green light from the Bombay High Court. The court dismissed all three petitions filed against the project and issued clear direct ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: Social media platforms are currently witnessing a surge in manipulated media related to the ongoing investigation into self-styled godman Ashok Kharat. These AI-generated "Ashok Kharat" video clips, which often lead users to malicious "full video" download links, are designed to steal personal data. Kharat, who is currently in jail, is accused of sexually exploiting women in the name of rituals. Following the arrest of Ashok Kharat on March 17, 2026, social media has been inundated with various short clips purportedly showing "objectionable" acts performed by the accused wit ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Thursday the Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching strikes on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan requested a halt to kinetic actions. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony, Admiral Tripathi said, "Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as our units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period. It is not a hidden fact anymore that we were just minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea, when ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) A controversy has erupted over the remarks by the Indian defence attache in Indonesia suggesting that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets in the initial phase of Operation Sindoor as it was constrained by the mandate to not attack Pakistani military establishment and only target terrorist infrastructure. As the purported video of the remarks made by Captain Shiv Kumar on June 10 at a gathering surfaced on Sunday, the Indian embassy in Jakarta said the officer only stated the fact that the Indian armed forces serve under political leadership, unlike some other countr ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into self-styled godman and astrologer Ashok Kharat has uncovered a sprawling sexual exploitation racket, with investigators estimating that more than 150 women were exploited. According to a report from The New Indian Express, the SIT conducted a raid on Kharat's Nashik office on Monday, March 30, seizing digital evidence that suggests a systematic abuse of power under the guise of spiritual and career guidance. During the search of Kharat's premises, officers confiscated two laptops and a mobile phone. Data retrieved from these devi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan on the night of May 7, 2025 during its targeting of Pakistan's terror-linked sites "only because of the constraint given by the political leadership to not attack the military establishment or their air defenses," India's defence attache to Indonesia, Captain (Indian Navy) Shiv Kumar, acknowledged at a seminar in Indonesia last month. The seminar on 'Analysis of the Pakistan-India Air Battle and Indonesia's Anticipatory Strategies from the Perspective of Air Power' was organised on June 10 by Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryada ...Read More >
Naveen Kumar Goyat, once a reluctant student, now shines in Pro Kabaddi League. Haryana Steelers acquired him for a significant amount. Goyat attributes his success to his father's support and PKL's impact. Surjeet Singh Narwal, another kabaddi star, highlights the challenges faced and PKL's role in elevating the sport. Both players acknowledge PKL's positive influence on kabaddi's popularity and players' lives. Naveen Kumar Goyat used to play kabaddi in his childhood to escape studying, and tod ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is here and is set to be an exciting and the most aggressive one yet, which commences from the picturesque port city of Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. The league returns here after a seven-year gap on August 29, which also marks the National Sports Day of India, according to a release from PKL. This Season of PKL will see home favourites Telugu Titans take on Tamil Thalaivas in the curtain-raiser, whilst the Bengaluru Bulls and the Puneri Paltan play the second match of the day, at the Vishwanadh Spor ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Ashwini Bhide, 55, an IAS officer of 1995 batch, widely known as the 'Metro Woman of Mumbai' for spearheading the Aqua Line (Metro 3) and navigating challenges of land acquisition and resettling project affected people, has emerged as the front-runner for the post of commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner (BMC), the country's richest civic body. Bhide will become the first woman IAS officer to make it to the position, when she takes over from the current civic chief Bh ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Unique Identification Authority of India has urged parents to update the Aadhaar biometrics of children between five and seven years."Timely completion of mandatory biometric update is an essential requirement for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children. If the MBU is not completed even after seven years of age, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated, as per the existing rules," the agency said in a statement.This is required to ensure seamless access to school admissions, entrance exams and other benefits such as direct benefit transfer, it added.A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday congratulated the Indian Navy for the commissioning of INS Nistar, an indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV). In a social media post on X, the Union Defence Minister wrote, "Congratulations to the Indian Navy and Hindustan Shipyard Limited for the commissioning of INS Nistar, the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV)." Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to State Festival Status, Plans Cultural Pr ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: A local court on Sunday extended the police custody of self-styled astrologer and numerologist Ashok Kharat, popularly known as "Captain," until April 1, 2026. Kharat, a retired Merchant Navy officer, was arrested on March 18 following allegations of serial sexual assault, blackmail, and financial fraud. The case has sent shockwaves through Maharashtra's political circles, leading to high-profile resignations and the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe what opposition leaders have termed a "horrifying" pattern of exploitation. Ashok Kharat, 62, maintains ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Shadowfax has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential filing route. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 2,000-2,500 crore comprising a mix of fresh issue of shares and offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources said. The Flipkart and TPG backed logistics startup which was last valued at $712 million or about Rs 6,000 crore is eyeing an IPO valuation of about Rs 8,500 crore.Startups are rushing to Dalal Street after a recovery in stock markets opened up the IPO window for companies. Over the past few days, Pine Labs, Wakefit and Curef ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Social activist Anjali Damania reinforced self-styled godman Ashok Kharat's links with the rich and powerful on Friday a she presented call records between Kharat and several key political figures in the state, apart from former state women's commission chief Rupali Chakankar, who resigned from the post after her association with Kharat came to light. She claimed deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde received 17 calls from the rape-accused last year and made 7 calls; one of the calls laste ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in office. An 18-member committee was set up to study the policy, and in 2021 the Thackeray govt accepted i ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday upheld the Maharashtra government's and the Maharashtra Maritime Board's (MMB) decision to construct a new passenger jetty and terminal facilities in the sea near the Gateway of India, stating that "the pursuit of development is not an affront to the environment, when it walks the careful path of sustainability, guarded by regulations and reason". A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne dismissed three writ petitions filed by residents' associations and individuals from the Colaba and Cuffe Parade areas, who had raised environmen ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the change of power in Delhi, government bungalows have been allotted to all the ministers, including the Chief Minister, under the newly formed BJP government. Following this, other facilities have also been provided. The purchase of new mobile phones for the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and their secretaries has created a buzz. Recently, the General Administration Department of the Delhi Government has issued a circular and increased the limit for the Chief Minister and Ministers to buy mobile handsets. According to the new directive, the chief minister can buy a mobi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has flagged the "perceived reluctance" among several senior central government officials to give appointments to people, saying such interactions can give insights into ground realities, and clarify misunderstandings about government policies or intentions. In a letter to the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments, the country's top bureaucrat also said that such meetings should be held in offices and not clubs or hotels. Somanathan said people from various sections of society have told him that there is a "pe ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29: The Congress on Sunday cited the reported comments of India's defence attache to Indonesia that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and accused the government of having "misled" the country. The party also asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "refusing" to preside over an all-party meeting to take the Opposition into confidence and why the demand for a special session of Parliament has been rejected. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X which quoted Captain (Indian Navy) S ...Read More >