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Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar is working as an Associate Editor at India TV. He has over 20 years of experience in both broadcast and digital media. He specializes in covering national, international, political, social, sports, and crime-related news. Rajesh has extensive reporting experience across 12 states in India, having covered a wide range of major news events and developments. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from ISC, Pune. Originally from Gaya, Bihar, Rajesh is currently associated with the Maharashtra Bureau of India TV. He can be reached at rajeshkumar@indiatvnews.com.

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Clashes in Mumbai's Mira Road over goats kept for Eid sacrifice, Hindu outfits bring pig in protest
Maharashtra | May 26, 2026, 06:44 PM IST
Tension erupted at Mumbai’s Mira Road ahead of Bakrid after a dispute over goats brought to the Poonam Estate Cluster 1 society escalated into clashes. The controversy began after residents objected to a temporary shed allegedly built for keep goats for sacrifice.
Mumbai: Violence during demolition of mosque on encroached land, several cops hurt in stone pelting
Maharashtra | May 20, 2026, 06:13 PM IST
Authorities in Mumbai's Bandra are carrying out demolitions against structures built on encroached Railway land. During the bulldozer action, stones were pelted at police personnel by some miscreants.
Mira Road stabbing case deepens: Probe reveals foreign links, radical online activity
Maharashtra | Apr 29, 2026, 08:56 AM IST
According to police statements, a security guard reported that the attacker initially asked for directions to a mosque. He later returned early in the morning and confronted victims over their religious identity.

Bombay High Court acquits four accused, quashes charges in 2006 Malegaon blast that killed 37 people
Maharashtra | Apr 22, 2026, 12:27 PM IST
A bench led by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Shyam Chandak allowed the appeals filed by the accused, Rajendra Chaudhary, Dhan Singh, Manohar Ram Singh Narwaria, and Lokesh Sharma.
Six staff of Nashik IT firm held in sexual harassment case, Nitesh Rane calls it 'corporate jihad'
Maharashtra | Apr 09, 2026, 04:38 PM IST
Six employees of a Nashik-based IT BPO unit were arrested after a junior female staff member alleged continuous sexual harassment. Claims also surfaced about forced religious activities inside the office.
Mumbai: Man sets BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's office nameplate on fire, motive linked to gym closure
Maharashtra | Apr 08, 2026, 10:31 AM IST
A 26-year-old man set fire to BJP leader Kirit Somaiya’s office nameplate in Mulund East, Mumbai, late Monday night.

Zareen Khan's mother Parveen Khan dies due to prolonged illness, actor's team issues statement
Entertainment | Apr 08, 2026, 10:29 AM IST
Actress Zareen Khan’s mother, Parveen Khan, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, confirmed the actor’s team in an official statement.
Maharashtra police busts fake currency network; two arrested for selling counterfeit notes
Maharashtra | Apr 07, 2026, 02:35 PM IST
Maharashtra Cyber busted an Instagram-based fake currency network, registered four FIRs, and arrested two accused, with further investigation ongoing.
Fire breaks out on ninth floor of Mumbai's Andheri high-rise residential building | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Mar 24, 2026, 11:43 PM IST
Soon after the alert was received, teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, along with police and ambulance services, reached the spot.

Hansika Motwanni, Sohael Khaturiya get divorced; frequent disputes made living together difficult
Entertainment | Mar 11, 2026, 05:00 PM IST
Hansika Motwanni and businessman Sohael Khaturiya got divorced after the Mumbai family court granted them a mutual separation. The petition stated that frequent arguments over small matters made it difficult for them to continue living under the same roof.
Pawan Hans helicopter with 5 onboard makes emergency landing in Indian Ocean off Andaman coast
India | Feb 24, 2026, 12:05 PM IST
The helicopter was enroute to Mayabunder from Port Blair in the Andaman Islands when it encountered a glitch before making an emergency landing.
Ranveer Singh Threat Case: Mumbai Police file FIR against accused over threats to Dhurandhar actor
Entertainment | Feb 21, 2026, 11:02 AM IST
Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against Harry Boxer over threats to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, including ransom demands and a voice note warning Bollywood. The case is under investigation with the Cyber and Crime Branch.

Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, granted bail in Rs 150 crore Bitcoin scam case
Entertainment | Feb 20, 2026, 04:27 PM IST
In the alleged Rs 150 crore Bitcoin scam case, businessman Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty's husband, has been given bail. This relief has been given by a special PMLA court in Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh threat case: Lawrence Bishnoi gang demanded Rs 10 cr, voice note sent from US number
Entertainment | Feb 20, 2026, 10:48 AM IST
Ranveer Singh was allegedly threatened by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang with a Rs 10 crore demand via a voice note sent from a US number, as per Mumbai Police sources. The Crime Branch began a preliminary probe, linked the voice to Harry Boxer, and increased the actor’s security.
Salim Khan in ICU, stable but under observation at Lilavati Hospital, says doctor
Entertainment | Feb 17, 2026, 11:49 PM IST
Salim Khan, father of actor Salman Khan, has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai and is currently in the ICU under doctors' care. He was brought to the hospital early in the morning by his family doctor.

Rohit Shetty house firing case: Five accused remanded till Feb 23, police to confront two groups
Entertainment | Feb 17, 2026, 03:40 PM IST
Mumbai Police told the Special MCOCA Court that the five accused arrested earlier in the Rohit Shetty house firing case were part of a separate group that transported weapons and a vehicle from Pune to Mumbai.
Rohit Shetty firing case: Jail plot exposed, 12 arrested as Crime Branch cracks conspiracy
Entertainment | Feb 17, 2026, 11:39 AM IST
The Rohit Shetty firing case has revealed a deeper conspiracy, with the Mumbai Crime Branch uncovering that the attack was allegedly planned from inside a jail. So far, 12 accused, including the main shooter, have been arrested.
Rohit Shetty house firing case: Mumbai crime branch arrests another suspect; total arrests reach 12
Entertainment | Feb 16, 2026, 06:20 PM IST
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested another suspect from Agra in the Rohit Shetty house firing case. Total arrests in the high-profile case now reach 12.
Aditya Pancholi challenges rape FIR in Bombay HC, next hearing on February 24
Entertainment | Feb 12, 2026, 03:45 PM IST
The Bombay High Court on Thursday heard actor Aditya Pancholi’s plea seeking quashing of a rape FIR registered against him in 2019 at Versova Police Station in Mumbai. The court fixed February 24 as the next date of hearing.
Rohit Shetty house firing case: 5 accused sent to custody till February 17, shooter still absconding
Entertainment | Feb 11, 2026, 06:23 PM IST
Emphasising the need to investigate the case further, the court sent all the 5 accused in Rohit Shetty house firing case to police custody until February 17.