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Fresh FIR against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat for allegedly raping woman

Published on Mar 25, 2026 07:16 IST

With this, the total number of criminal cases registered against Kharat has risen to seven. (ANI screengrab)

Man held in Maharashtra's Latur for cheating people by posing as cop

Man held in Maharashtra's Latur for cheating people by posing as cop

Published on Mar 25, 2026 04:38 IST

Maharashtra CM says 6 women have complained against ‘godman’ Ashok Kharat so far

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also said Kharat’s financial transactions and properties are being investigated and all those who had links with him will be probed.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 07:14 IST

Maharashtra set to frame policy to regulate use of social media by minors

Maharashtra IT minister Ashish Shelar said the government is also considering awareness and training programmes on digital safety for students, teachers, and parents.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 07:22 IST

Ajit Pawar death: ‘Zero FIR’ registered in Bengaluru

Ajit Pawar death: ‘Zero FIR’ registered in Bengaluru

Published on Mar 24, 2026 15:14 IST

Maha to track pregnant women to curb sex determination

State government will begin monitoring, follow-up of pregnant women who have one or more living female children till such time they give birth to the child; officials said on Monday. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Mar 23, 2026 23:48 IST

Two more cases filed against 'godman' Kharat; probe finds out his elaborate ways of cheating

Two more cases filed against 'godman' Kharat; probe finds out his elaborate ways of cheating

Published on Mar 23, 2026 11:31 IST

Maharashtra staffer alleges 'godman' Ashok Kharat assaulted his pregnant wife

Kharat was arrested on March 18 for rape and other offences based on the complaint of a 35-year-old woman. He is booked in multiple cases of alleged sexual exploitation and is facing mounting accusations. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 06:36 IST

Maha’s commercial LPG quota hiked to 50% of pre-war level

Thane, India - March -16, 2026:Against the backdrop of the IranÐIsrael war, a shortage of commercial LPG gas is being felt across the country. Hotel owners in Thane are now facing a serious financial crisis due to the situation. For the past four to five days, the supply of commercial gas cylinders has been completely stopped. As a result, many hotels have been forced to shut down their kitchens, and such scenes are currently being seen Manpada in Thane,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Monday, March -16, 2026. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

Published on Mar 22, 2026 23:58 IST

Maharashtra: Unseasonal rain, hailstorms batter Rabi crops; 56,000 acres hit

AFP file

Published on Mar 22, 2026 23:42 IST

Monday Musings: Politics, faith and the comfort of godmen

As allegations against Kharat (in pic) surfaced, older images and accounts of political leaders visiting him began to circulate. (HT)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 05:14 IST

Fadnavis says probe into Kharat is encouraging victims to come forward

Fadnavis says probe into Kharat is encouraging victims to come forward

Published on Mar 22, 2026 23:14 IST

‘Some only want to do politics’: Fadnavis slams Oppn amid ‘godman’ arrest row

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said a high-level inquiry led by the director general of police (DGP) is underway and assured that no one will be spared.

Published on Mar 22, 2026 09:07 IST

Case of ‘godman’ Kharat a blot on Maharashtra: Minister Shirsat

Case of ‘godman’ Kharat a blot on Maharashtra: Minister Shirsat

Published on Mar 21, 2026 14:20 IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on March 21 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Gram it: An illuminated view of the Jama Masjid as several visitors gathered here to break their fast on Friday. Such was the scene on the last day of Ramzan, which heralds Eid, today. Eid mubarak!

htcity delhi junction

Published on Mar 21, 2026 24:30 IST

Uproar over ‘godman’ arrest: Women’s panel chief resigns after meeting Fadnavis

Rupali Chakankar resigned as MSCW chief on Friday.

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 04:28 IST

Maharashtra forest dept eyes prey base augmentation for carnivores to curb human-animal conflict

Maharashtra forest dept eyes prey base augmentation for carnivores to curb human-animal conflict

Published on Mar 20, 2026 12:28 IST

Rohit Pawar seeks probe into alleged acts of black magic near Ajit Pawar's residences

Rohit Pawar seeks probe into alleged acts of black magic near Ajit Pawar's residences

Published on Mar 20, 2026 10:14 IST

MSRTC won't face fuel supply issue for next 2 months, but there is no plan B, says minister

MSRTC won't face fuel supply issue for next 2 months, but there is no plan B, says minister

Published on Mar 20, 2026 09:17 IST

1,600 schools stuck without approval; warning issued salaries won’t be disbursed

School education department directs officials to expedite pending approval process as nearly 1,600 schools remain without final sanction owing to incomplete data entries. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Mar 20, 2026 02:10 IST

Two sentenced to life term for murder of fruit seller over unpaid loan

Two sentenced to life term for murder of fruit seller over unpaid loan

Published on Mar 19, 2026 12:09 IST

Influential numerologist Ashok Kharat arrested in rape case, stirs political row

The police case was registered against Ashok Kharat on Tuesday based on a complaint by a 27-year-old woman.

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 01:20 IST

Maharashtra assembly passes Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill

Maharashtra assembly passes Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill

Published on Mar 18, 2026 13:05 IST

Retired Merchant Navy officer held for raping woman in Nashik; minister promises strict action

Retired Merchant Navy officer held for raping woman in Nashik; minister promises strict action

Published on Mar 18, 2026 12:43 IST

Climate consequences: Compensation for mango, cashew growers for crop losses

Pune, India - April 05, 2024 : According to mango traders, daily more than 100 boxes of Ratnagiri Alphonso with QR code arrive at the market in Pune, India, on Friday, April 05, 2024. (Photo by Mahendra Kolhe/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 02:24 IST

Anti-conversion bill passed by Maharashtra legislative council

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat addresses the joint meeting of both the Houses during Maharashtra Assembly Budget Session 2026, at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:50 IST

Bawankule’s probe letter on BJP MLA’s firm sparks controversy

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Published on Mar 17, 2026 23:18 IST

New mechanism in place to track foreign nationals violating visa rules: Fadnavis

New mechanism in place to track foreign nationals violating visa rules: Fadnavis

Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:30 IST

On CCTV: 33-year-old woman mauled to death by stray dogs in Pune

The entire incident was later found to have been captured on CCTV cameras installed nearby.

Published on Mar 16, 2026 11:34 IST

Fadnavis defends bill against fraudulent religious conversions, cites exploitation of women

Fadnavis defends bill against fraudulent religious conversions, cites exploitation of women

Published on Mar 16, 2026 09:31 IST

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