Maharashtra Guv Bhagat Singh Koshyari plants sapling in memory of Sir Anerood Jugnauth
Paying a unique homage to an ex-foreign head of state and government, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari planted a sapling in memory of the former President and Prime Minister of Mauritius, the Right Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth, an official said here on Saturday.
The sapling was planted outside the gubernatorial residence in the Raj Bhavan complex - where the National Tricolour flutters at half-mast in memory of the departed Mauritian leader - who passed away on Thursday in Mauritius, aged 91.
16-year-old girl gang-raped in Malvani, 6 arrested, 1 absconding
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in Malvani area of north Mumbai after she attended the birthday celebration of her boyfriend, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on Tuesday night and six persons have so far been arrested and search was on for a seventh accused, an official said.
Lust for power amid pandemic will lead to anarchy: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP
In a veiled attack on former ally BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said acting with "lust for power" during the coronavirus pandemic will lead to "anarchy".
Saving lives was the most important thing now, he said.
Participating in an online interaction organised by Marathi daily Loksatta, Thackeray said people wouldn't forgive him if he didn't provide clarity on why he wanted power.
Doctor rapes nurse after promising marriage, booked
A doctor from a hospital in Bandra in Mumbai was booked in a rape case on the complaint of a nurse from Chhattisgarh, police said on Saturday.
The doctor had duped the nurse after promising to marry her, an official said, adding that the original complaint of rape was filed in Raipur in Chhattisgarh on Friday.Doctor rapes nurse after promising marriage, booked