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Girls Forced to Strip in Thane’s R S Damani School; Principal Arrested

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Girls Forced to Strip in Thane's R S Damani School; Principal Arrested 2

Police have arrested the principal and another staffer of a private school in Thane where girl students were allegedly made to strip to check if they were menstruating, officials said on Thursday.

The incident occurred at the R S Damani school in Shahapur area of Maharashtra’s Thane district on Tuesday after bloodstains were found in its toilet, they said.

It sparked an outrage among the girls’ parents, who protested on the school premises on Wednesday and sought action against its management and teachers involved in the episode.

The police on Wednesday night arrested the school’s principal, and a woman attendant who allegedly stripped the students and checked their private parts for menstruation, an official from Shahapur police station said.

As per the complaint lodged by a parent of one of the students, the girls, studying in classes 5 to10, were called to the school’s convention hall and shown photos of blood stains in the toilet and floor by screening them through a projector.

The students were asked if anyone from them was going through the menstrual cycle.

The girls were then divided into two groups. All those who said they were menstruating were asked to give their thumb impression to the teachers. But those girls who said they were not experiencing it, were taken to the toilet one by one with a woman attendant checking their private parts, the complaint said.

Based on the complaint, a case was registered on Wednesday against the school’s principal, four teachers, the attendant and two trustees, the police said.

When parents learnt about the girls being subjected to this kind of a check, they gathered at the school and demanded action against the teachers involved, Additional Superintendent of Police (Thane rural) Rahul Zalte said on Wednesday.

“The situation turned tense for a while with the irate parents demanding action,” he said.

The police were probing the entire incident, the official said.

The case was registered against the eight persons under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 76 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he said.

Canteen Shut Down After Shiv Sena MLA Assaults Staff Over ‘Stale Dal’

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Canteen Shut Down After Shiv Sena MLA Assaults Staff Over 'Stale Dal' 4

In a swift regulatory response to public outrage, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Ajanta Caterers, which operates the canteen at the MLA hostel in Mumbai. The move follows a widely circulated video showing Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapping and punching a canteen staffer over allegations of being served stale food.

The FDA conducted a surprise inspection at the Akashwani MLA hostel on Wednesday and found the caterer in violation of multiple provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its related licensing regulations. In its order, the FDA directed the caterer to halt all food service operations at the site starting Thursday.

The incident sparked political condemnation across party lines. Gaikwad, a legislator from Buldhana affiliated with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction, claimed he had made several complaints about the poor food quality at the hostel but received no response. “This has been going on for a while. I’ve raised the issue multiple times. Nothing changed,” he said.

The viral video shows Gaikwad—dressed casually in a vest and towel—storming into the canteen, shoving a packet of dal under the contractor’s nose, and then assaulting him. The act has been condemned by both the government and opposition, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis calling the behaviour unacceptable and saying it sends the wrong message about elected representatives.

Even Shiv Sena president and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde distanced himself from the assault. “If there’s wrongdoing, legal action can be taken. But beating someone is inappropriate,” he said.

The incident has once again sparked debate on the abuse of political power and the need for better oversight in public service facilities.

Bandh or Breakdown? West Bengal Erupts in Clashes as Left, TMC Face Off Over Nationwide Strike

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Bandh or Breakdown? West Bengal Erupts in Clashes as Left, TMC Face Off Over Nationwide Strike 6

West Bengal witnessed sporadic violence and escalating political tensions on Wednesday as supporters of a nationwide general strike clashed with police and Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in several districts. The strike, backed by 10 central trade unions, was called to protest against liberalisation, price rise, unemployment, and contractual labour.

Despite heavy police deployment, Left-wing protestors disrupted normal life by blocking roads and railway tracks across the state, leading to chaos in public transport and disruptions in banking services. In Kolkata’s Ganguly Bagan, CPI(M) and DYFI workers clashed with police while trying to enforce the shutdown, threatening shopkeepers and burning effigies. The police quickly intervened, dispersing the crowd and detaining several, including SFI leader Srijan Bhattacharya, who alleged that peaceful demonstrators were manhandled.

Violent scuffles were also reported from College Street, Howrah’s Domjur, and Siliguri, where a bandh supporter was caught on camera knocking off a police officer’s cap. In Buniadpur, a police inspector was filmed slapping a CPI-M leader during a heated exchange. In Cooch Behar’s Tufangunj, clashes erupted between CITU and INTTUC workers, further intensifying tensions.

Rampurhat and other towns like Kirnahar and Durgapur saw similar confrontations, with rail tracks and highways becoming battlegrounds. Protestors in multiple areas including Shyamnagar, Uluberia, and Lalgola attempted to halt trains, forcing the authorities to deploy railway police and cordon off key junctions.

The Mamata Banerjee-led government made additional transport and security arrangements to maintain order, sticking to its zero-tolerance policy against enforced shutdowns. However, the CPI-M and Congress accused the TMC of acting like the BJP and suppressing democratic protests.

“This strike targeted BJP policies, yet TMC cracked down harder than anyone,” said CPI-M’s Sujan Chakraborty. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also slammed the TMC, alleging it was acting as a BJP proxy.

TMC hit back strongly, calling the bandh “hooliganism in the name of protest.” Party leader Debangshu Bhattacharya questioned the logic of enforcing strikes in a state that has officially opposed bandhs since 2011. He also pointed out that even the Left-led Kerala government had issued warnings against the strike.

With Bengal turning into a flashpoint for ideological and political confrontations, Wednesday’s events underline the deepening divide and the rising stakes ahead of crucial elections.

IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, Human Remains Found at Site

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IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, Human Remains Found at Site 8

A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the Bhanoda village area where the debris fell.

The aircraft reportedly went down around 1:25 PM in an agricultural field. According to Kamlessh, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Rajaldesar, human body parts were recovered from the crash site, indicating a possible fatality.

Locals rushed to the scene immediately after the crash and were met with a horrific sight—burning wreckage scattered across the field. Emergency services, including the police teams from Rajaldesar and Ratangarh, along with fire brigades and ambulances, were swiftly dispatched to the spot, confirmed Ratangarh Circle Officer Anil Kumar.

Authorities have since cordoned off the area, and further details regarding the crash and the fate of the pilot are still awaited. An investigation is expected to determine the cause of the crash and assess potential security or technical failures.

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad Slaps Canteen Staff Over Stale Food, Video Sparks Outrage

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Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad Slaps Canteen Staff Over Stale Food, Video Sparks Outrage 10

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad landed in controversy once again after a video surfaced showing him slapping a canteen employee at the MLA hostel in Mumbai. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at the Akashvani MLA hostel, allegedly over stale food served to the legislator.

In the viral video, Gaikwad is seen shouting at the canteen operator, refusing to pay the bill, and suddenly slapping a staff member seated at the billing counter. Witnesses claimed the Buldhana MLA was enraged after finding that the dal and rice served in his room were stale and had a foul odor.


“This is not the first time I’ve complained. The quality of food is repeatedly substandard. This time it was absolutely unacceptable, and I will raise this issue in the ongoing legislative session,” Gaikwad said in an interview with a regional news channel.

According to sources, Gaikwad, a legislator from the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stormed into the canteen and confronted the manager in a heated exchange before physically assaulting the staff.

This is not the first time the MLA has courted controversy. In September last year, Gaikwad made headlines for announcing a ₹11 lakh reward to anyone who would cut off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s tongue for his remarks against the reservation system. The Buldhana police later registered a case against him for that statement.

The latest assault incident has triggered criticism from opposition leaders and citizens alike, many questioning the culture of entitlement and impunity among elected representatives.

Fadnavis Backs Police Crackdown on MNS Rally: ‘March Would’ve Disrupted Public Life’

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Fadnavis Backs Police Crackdown on MNS Rally: 'March Would've Disrupted Public Life' 12

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday strongly defended the Mira-Bhayandar police’s decision to deny permission for a protest march by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers, citing public safety and traffic disruption concerns.

The protest, scheduled to begin from Balaji Hotel at 10 am, was blocked after MNS workers allegedly refused to alter their planned route despite police objections.

“I spoke with the Police Commissioner, who informed me that the MNS was unwilling to change the rally route. The chosen path would have caused severe traffic issues and risked public inconvenience. When protestors don’t cooperate, police have every right to deny permission,” Fadnavis told reporters.

The chief minister emphasized that while everyone in Maharashtra has the right to protest, it must be done with due permissions. “Marches are allowed, but not at the cost of public order. The police even requested a route change, but MNS leaders remained adamant,” he added.

Tensions escalated in the region as Section 144 was imposed and several MNS leaders, including Thane district chief Avinash Jadhav, were detained in a late-night crackdown to prevent the unauthorized rally.

Commenting on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s controversial “patak patak ke maarenge” remark, Fadnavis distanced himself from the aggressive tone but clarified the comments were directed at specific organizations, not Marathi citizens.

“Nishikant Dubey didn’t target ordinary Marathi-speaking people, but certain groups that have fanned this controversy. Still, I admit his statement was not entirely appropriate,” Fadnavis said, adding, “Maharashtra’s contribution to India’s progress is undeniable and should never be undermined.”

As political tensions rise ahead of civic elections, the standoff between MNS and the administration has once again ignited debates around language politics and public dissent in Maharashtra.

Mira-Bhayandar on Edge: Police Deny MNS March, Detain Leaders, Impose Section 144

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Mira-Bhayandar on Edge: Police Deny MNS March, Detain Leaders, Impose Section 144 14

Tensions flared in Mira-Bhayandar on Tuesday after police denied permission for the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s (MNS) planned protest march over alleged injustices faced by Marathi-speaking citizens. Authorities imposed Section 144 across the region and detained several MNS leaders, including district chief Avinash Jadhav, in a preemptive overnight crackdown.

The march, scheduled to start at 10:00 am from Balaji Hotel, was to protest against what the MNS described as systematic discrimination against locals. However, late Monday night, police raided homes of several party workers, placing some under house arrest and detaining others to prevent the gathering.

Despite the police action, MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande remained defiant, asserting the party’s resolve to proceed. But Additional Commissioner of Police Datta Shinde issued a stern warning: “Permission has been denied. No one should gather at the announced location. Strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to incite unrest.”

Shinde confirmed enhanced security across Mira-Bhayandar, especially at railway stations, traffic junctions, and public gathering spots. “Section 144 has been imposed to prevent gatherings of more than five people. Citizens must cooperate with the police to maintain peace,” he stated.

He further clarified that any attempt to gather will be considered an unlawful act and that detentions were made based on reasonable suspicion under existing laws. “This is not a crackdown, but a necessary preventive measure,” he insisted.

The situation remains tense as political fault lines deepen in the region ahead of civic elections, with the MNS accusing the administration of targeting Marathi interests.

Akhilesh Vows Support for RJD in Bihar, Slams BJP Over Nitish, Scams, and Hypocrisy

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Akhilesh Vows Support for RJD in Bihar, Slams BJP Over Nitish, Scams, and Hypocrisy 16

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday declared that his party will extend full support to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters at the SP headquarters, Yadav vowed to expose what he called the BJP’s “scams” in Uttar Pradesh during the Bihar campaign.

“We will fully support respected Lalu Prasad Yadav ji and Tejashwi ji in the Bihar elections. The scams committed by the BJP in Uttar Pradesh will be revealed there, and people will be told the truth,” Yadav asserted.

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also predicted that the BJP has no intention of retaining Nitish Kumar as chief minister, despite using his name for votes. “They are using Nitish Kumar ji’s name and face, but they won’t make him chief minister again. We once considered projecting him as prime minister, but now look — they will even retire him from the CM post. The BJP will force him to retire,” Yadav said.

Taking aim at the BJP’s religious posturing, Yadav accused the ruling party of hypocrisy. “Those who commit injustice, discriminate, and exploit children for politics cannot call themselves Sanatani,” he said.

“In today’s politics, merely wearing saffron robes doesn’t make someone a baba or a yogi. True identity comes from one’s thoughts and conduct,” Yadav added, in a veiled attack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Yadav further accused the BJP of diverting attention from the real issues facing the country. “They don’t want to discuss fundamental problems. But the people are waiting — the 2027 elections in Uttar Pradesh will be like no other poll you’ve seen before,” he concluded.

Ban Slaughter for Jain Festival? Bombay HC Fears Domino Effect of Religious Demands

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The Bombay High Court on Monday questioned whether it could prohibit animal slaughter during the nine-day Jain festival ‘Paryushan Parv’ and cautioned that granting such a request could set a precedent for other communities to seek similar bans during their festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri.

A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne was hearing a petition from a Jain community trust challenging 2024 orders by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and civic bodies of Nashik and Pune, which permitted only a one-day slaughter ban during Paryushan last year. The trust is now seeking a nine-day ban on slaughter from August 21.

Highlighting Jainism’s core principle of Ahimsa (non-violence), the trust argued that slaughter during Paryushan undermines their religious sentiments. However, the court questioned whether passing such an order could lead to similar demands from other religious groups.

“It shouldn’t happen that tomorrow every other religion also makes similar demands. If you get an order for nine days, others could seek bans during Ganesh Chaturthi or Navratri,” the bench remarked.

The Maharashtra government has already designated 15 days annually for slaughter bans, including one day during Paryushan. The bench pointed out that Mumbai’s Deonar slaughterhouse serves surrounding municipalities lacking their own facilities, complicating any extended closure.

The court asked under which statutory obligation slaughterhouses could be ordered shut for nine days, and whether it should intervene when the state had already made a policy decision.

The bench directed BMC, Nashik, Pune, and Mira Bhayandar municipal corporations to decide on the trust’s representation seeking a nine-day ban and issue their decision by August 18.

Senior counsel Darius Khambata, representing the trust, argued that last year the BMC justified a one-day ban citing Mumbai’s diverse population, while Nashik and Pune gave no reasoning, and Mira Bhayandar Corporation failed to issue any order at all.

The court instructed the trust to submit fresh representations to the civic bodies for reconsideration of the ban request.

Violence Erupts During Muharram Procession in Kushinagar; Temple Clash Injures Child

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Clashes erupted during Muharram celebrations in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district on Sunday, leaving an eight-year-old boy injured and several people detained, police said.

The violence broke out as a Muharram procession passed a Shiva temple near Gulharia in the Khadda police station area, where participants allegedly hoisted an Islamic flag and raised slogans, sparking tensions between groups. A purported video of the incident posted on social media further escalated the situation.

Khadda Station House Officer (SHO) Harshvardhan Singh confirmed that some youths have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Police have stationed adequate forces in the area to prevent further unrest.

In a separate clash at Tekuatar Bazaar, an argument over DJ music turned violent between two groups, resulting in eight-year-old Iklakh sustaining a head injury. He is currently undergoing treatment.

Ramkola SHO Anand Gupta said the police have successfully brought both situations under control and detained several individuals involved.

Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar Mishra assured that security forces have been deployed at both locations to maintain peace and prevent any further flare-ups.

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