Maharashtra
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CM Ajit Pawar Hail Olympic Shooter Swapnil Kusale For Securing Bronze Medal

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has congratulated shooter Swapnil Kusale for his impressive performance at the Olympics, stating that his bronze medal has brought a smile to the face of the state. Shinde described Kusale’s achievement as a matter of pride for Maharashtra and announced a reward of Rs1 crore for the athlete.
Chief Minister Shinde and Maharashtra Olympic Association President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar communicated with Kusale, who is currently in Paris, as well as his coaches, Deepali Deshpande and Vishwajit Shinde, via video call.
Shinde noted that Kusale narrowly missed out on a silver medal by just 0.1 points but his bronze win has nonetheless filled the state with pride. This marks the first individual medal for Maharashtra in 72 years. Alongside the monetary reward, Shinde assured that Kusale, along with his coaches and family, will receive appropriate recognition. All necessary facilities will also be provided for Kusale’s future training in shooting. Shinde emphasized that Kusale’s achievement is historic and credited the hard work of his family and coaches for his success.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed his delight as President of the Maharashtra Olympic Association, highlighting that Kusale is the only Indian shooter to win a medal in this event. Pawar assured that the government is providing all necessary facilities for athletes and coaches in various sports and expanding sports infrastructure in the state. He also mentioned that Kusale would be given a grand welcome and honored upon his return to Maharashtra.
Kusale himself acknowledged the strong foundation laid during his training at the Sports Prabodhini in Pune. He credited his family and coaches, particularly Mrs. Deshpande and Mr. Shinde, for their significant contribution to his success.
During the call, both Chief Minister Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Pawar congratulated Kusale’s parents, coaches, and all those who guided him.
Maharashtra
Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.
Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.
Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.
Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.
Maharashtra
59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.
Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.
Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.
Maharashtra
17-Year-Old Molested By Coaching Class Professors

Maharashtra: In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was abused in a well-known coaching class in Beed, Maharashtra. The allegations have been leveraged against the two professors of the coaching classes.
The cops at the Shivajinagar police station registered a case under the POCSO Act late Thursday night. Professor Vijay Pawar, an office bearer of the coaching class association and a very well-known name in Beed’s coaching industry, along with Professor Prashant Khatavkar, allegedly molested a class 12 student.
As per the victim, in July 2024, Khatavkar asked the victim to visit her in his cabin, after which he behaved inappropriately. Later, she went to the institute’s director to report the incident. However, the victim alleged that the director also indulged in similar behaviour. According to her, the molestation continued till May 2025.
After the case was filed by the victim, Assistant Inspector Atul Kumar Landge took charge of the situation. “Both are absconding after committing the crime. Three teams of the local crime branch are trying to nab them,” Landge informed.
This incident has raised concerns over women’s safety in coaching centres in Beed.
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