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  IIT Bombay postpones mid-semester exams days after Sahil Wakode dies by suicide

  September 24, 2026 14:01 IST

  Sahil, a second-year BTech student, died by suicide on September 18. His family has alleged harassment and caste-based discrimination, while the institute has maintained that the examination incident is being investigated.

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  Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal discharged in 2016 Mumbai University library contract case

  September 24, 2026 13:44 IST

  A Mumbai special court has discharged Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal in the ACB case linked to the construction contract for Mumbai University's central library at Kalina. Bhujbal was accused of receiving alleged kickbacks while serving as PWD minister.

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  IIT Bombay student seen checking pocket during exam, asked to leave by professor in CCTV footage

  September 24, 2026 1:09 IST

  According to the CCTV footage, Sahil's movements inside the examination hall were recorded between 12:30 pm and 12:45 pm on September 19, the day he died by suicide.

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  Prof Doolla sent on leave in IIT Bombay student suicide case, Crime Branch to question him today

  September 23, 2026 10:56 IST

  Accused Professor Suryanarayan Doolla has been summoned by the Mumbai Crime Branch for questioning on Wednesday. Yesterday, the crime branch had recorded the statement of the parents of the victim, Sahil.

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  'Sahil faced casteism, harassment for months': IIT Bombay student's parents demand arrests

  September 22, 2026 20:57 IST

  Sahil’s mother, Sonali Wakode, said the family was aware that he was facing difficulties and had advised him to adjust, believing that continuing his studies at IIT Bombay would secure his future.

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  IIT Bombay removes ceiling fans from hostel rooms after student's death, wall-mounted fans installed

  September 22, 2026 9:48 IST

  IIT Bombay has started replacing ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans across its hostel rooms following the death of student Sahil Wakode. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Crime Branch is examining CCTV footage from the examination hall, campus and hostel.

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  CCTV in IIT Bombay student suicide case shows Sahil Wakode being asked to leave exam hall

  September 22, 2026 9:43 IST

  Sahil Ravindra Wakode (22), a second-year BTech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room on the IIT Bombay's Powai campus on the evening of September 18.

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  IIT Bombay student representatives call for ‘strong institutional reforms’ after Wakode's death

  September 22, 2026 8:02 IST

  The students made it clear that the issues raised after Sahil’s death should be confined to the student community and the institute and there should be no external political interference.

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  IIT Madras backs IIT Bombay professor amid row over Sahil Wakode's death, calls for fair probe

  September 21, 2026 23:45 IST

  The IIT Madras Faculty Association has backed IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla following Sahil Wakode's death, citing the IIT Bombay Faculty Forum's statement on examination procedures. It called for a fair, transparent and time-bound inquiry and urged restraint until the process is complet

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  IIT Bombay's Suryanarayana Doolla, named in FIR by Sahil Wakode's parents, removed from Deanship

  September 21, 2026 14:44 IST

  IIT students have been informed through an email from the Director that Professor Suryanarayan Doolla has been removed as Dean. The institute has not yet disclosed detailed reasons or the duration of the administrative action.

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  IIT Bombay denies director may resign after Sahil Wakode's death, apologises for earlier statement

  September 21, 2026 14:45 IST

  IIT Bombay has clarified on its official X handle that its Director has not resigned and categorically termed the related news as false. "Director IIT Bombay has NOT resigned. We categorically state that the related news is false," IIT Bombay said on its official X handle.

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  IIT Bombay suicide case: Professor booked over 'casteist slurs', to be summoned for questioning

  September 20, 2026 20:57 IST

  The Powai police on Saturday registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by the student Sahil Wakode's parents.

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  Three killed, one critical as speeding BMW crashes on Coastal Road in Mumbai

  September 20, 2026 11:36 IST

  Police said the car was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali when the driver allegedly lost control on the Coastal Road due to overspeeding. Police have launched an inquiry into the incident.

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  Lalbaug Ganpati pandal tragedy, two dead and four injured after electric shock

  September 20, 2026 9:20 IST

  Two people died and four others were injured after an electric shock near a Ganpati pandal on Dattaram Lad Marg in Mumbai's Lalbaug early Sunday. The incident occurred during Ganpati celebrations in Kalachowki.

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  Ketan Agarwal's killing: Chargesheet reveals Siya studied Meghalaya honeymoon murder

  September 19, 2026 23:54 IST

  According to the Pune Rural Police, the accused have been identified as Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary, and Ritesh Hange. The police allege that the trio initially planned to inflict grievous injury on Ketan Agarwal but later conspired to murder him.

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  IIT Bombay suicide case: Mumbai Crime Branch takes over probe; father alleges casteist remarks

  September 19, 2026 23:55 IST

  Sahil's father has leveled serious allegations against his teacher, Suryanarayan Dulla. He alleges that for the past three months, the teacher had been making casteist remarks against Sahil and threatening to implicate him in a false case.

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  Maharashtra TET leak: Chargesheet says question papers smuggled out in shoe insoles for Rs 8,000

  September 19, 2026 11:03 IST

  Police added that it laid a trap using decoy personnel in the Kongaon area, detained the suspects, and seized four sets of question papers. Subsequent verification with Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) officials confirmed that the seized material matched the actual question paper.

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  IIT Bombay on student suicide: No disciplinary action taken, assured incident wouldn't affect career

  September 19, 2026 10:46 IST

  The institution said it is deeply saddened by the loss of a student and is extending support to the student’s friends, classmates, faculty members, and others affected by this tragic incident.

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  IIT Bombay student dies by suicide; college says he used ChatGPT, students claim suspension threat

  September 19, 2026 11:06 IST

  IIT Bombay condoled the death of the student, saying, "The institute is extending support to the student’s friends, classmates, faculty members, and others affected by this tragic incident. The circumstances surrounding the death are being looked into by the appropriate authorities."

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  'Why not name PM Modi, Trump?': Uddhav denies link to Disha Salian case, warns of legal action

  September 17, 2026 19:16 IST

  Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has denied in connection with the Disha Salian death case and warned of legal action if the "character assassination" of his family continues.

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  Stray dog terror sparks protest as Shiv Sena leader leaves dogs in Niphad civic office | VIDEO

  September 17, 2026 9:19 IST

  A Shiv Sena functionary from Maharashtra's Niphad staged an unusual protest over the alleged stray dog menace by leaving dogs inside the Nagar Panchayat chief officer's office. A video of the protest has gone viral on social media.

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  Maratha activist Manoj Jarange calls off 20-day fast, gives three months' 'ultimatum' to govt

  September 17, 2026 8:17 IST

  Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange made the announcement after talks with a government delegation, which included ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Dada Bhuse, MLC Prasad Lad, and MLA Suresh Dhas and senior officials, at Patoda in Beed district.

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  Aaditya Thackeray says he never knew Disha Salian, calls linking to case 'character assassination'

  September 17, 2026 17:33 IST

  Aaditya Thackeray has said he never met or knew Disha Salian, calling repeated attempts to link him to her death an evidence-free campaign. His remarks come after the CBI registered an FIR following a Bombay High Court order for a fresh probe.

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  Paracetamol, blood pressure medicine fail quality test at Nagpur government hospitals

  September 16, 2026 12:26 IST

  Paracetamol and a blood pressure medicine supplied to two major government hospitals in Nagpur have failed quality testing by the FDA. The hospitals have been directed to stop their distribution and use and withdraw the available stock following laboratory reports.

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  FDA suspends licence of Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar over food safety and hygiene violations

  September 16, 2026 12:09 IST

  Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar has had its food licence suspended after the Maharashtra FDA found serious hygiene and food safety lapses during an inspection. Three other Mumbai establishments also faced licence suspension.

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  PM Modi's school friend gets land back from firm linked to BJP MLA days after meeting him

  September 16, 2026 12:00 IST

  PM Modi's school friend, Asgar Ali Vohra, has received major relief in a 15-year-old land dispute. BJP MLA Narendra Mehta's company has announced that it will relinquish possession of the disputed land and withdraw the construction permission.

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  Massive blast at Navi Mumbai restaurant leaves two injured, damages nearby outlets | VIDEO

  September 15, 2026 14:07 IST

  A powerful explosion at Sagar Family Restaurant in Navi Mumbai's Sanpada Sector 1 injured two people and damaged several nearby shops. The blast also shattered windows and damaged a wall at Suraj Hospital.

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  Sergio Gor offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai, says 'energy is incredible' | Video

  September 15, 2026 7:58 IST

  US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor arrived in Mumbai and visited the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. A video has also surfaced showing him touching the feet of Lord Ganesha during the visit.