Sahil Wakode's parents have announced an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan from Monday. They allege police are preventing them from entering IIT Bombay campus and have demanded an independent inquiry into their son's death.
During the conversation, Gandhi expressed his support for Wakode's family and assured them that he would extend all possible help in their pursuit of justice.
Exclusive CCTV footage shows IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode using a mobile phone during an examination before a professor escorted him out. The video adds to a disputed case that later triggered protests, an SC/ST Act complaint and scrutiny of campus procedures.
IIT Bombay students continued their protest, demanding suspension of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla from all roles and responsibilities, an external probe into Sahil's case, public disclosure of disciplinary records and the resignation of Director Shireesh Kedare, citing four suicides during his tenure.
A video of a March collision involving the BMW that later plunged off Mumbai's Coastal Road bridge has surfaced online. The footage has renewed focus on an earlier complaint as police investigate Sunday's crash that killed three people.
IIT Bombay's Faculty Forum has backed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla after his removal as Dean (Administrative Affairs) following Sahil Wakode's death by suicide on campus. The forum clarified that Doolla remains a faculty member and that his removal from the deanship was temporary, to facilitate an independent inquiry.
Three people were killed and one critically injured after a speeding BMW crashed on Mumbai's Coastal Road early Sunday.
A woman and an 8-year-old girl died after an electric shock at a Ganesh pandal in Mumbai's Kalachowki, while four others were hospitalised, including a 12-year-old girl in critical condition.
The mother of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide on campus, has alleged that her son was tortured and killed. Her allegations come as police register a case on a complaint by his father and begin an investigation into the death.
The death of second-year student Sahil Wakode has triggered protests on the IIT Bombay campus. This is the third suicide at the institute in the last seven months. Students are now demanding accountability and clarity over what happened after an exam incident.
The Maharashtra FDA suspended the licence of Nair Hospital's nurses' mess after finding serious hygiene violations. The action came amid a wider statewide crackdown that also targeted eateries and seized dairy products.
The Union Minister stressed futuristic infrastructure and stronger India-US technology cooperation to tackle India's pressing development challenges and accelerate growth.
The woman alleged that the accused concealed his identity, sexually assaulted her on the pretext of marriage, drugged and assaulted her while unconscious and pressured her to convert.
Following a complaint, MMRDA said no permission was granted for the mosque's construction near Terminal 2's VIP arrival and taxi stand area.
MMRC has extended Aqua Line services till midnight for Ganeshotsav from 14 to 25 September 2026. The move is meant to help devotees visit pandals, avoid traffic and travel home safely.
Initial assessment suggests that a technical defect may have triggered the fire, although officials are yet to establish the exact cause.
A school bus driver in Mumbai was arrested for sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl during the drop home route. The case surfaced after the child complained of pain and told her grandmother about the alleged abuse.
Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of three food establishments in Mumbai and Akola over serious safety and hygiene violations. The action includes a Blinkit store in Akola, along with two food establishments in Mumbai.
The draft electoral roll for Maharashtra's 288 Assembly constituencies was published on Monday, with 7,71,65,562 electors making it to the revised list. This represents 78.86 per cent of the state's previous voter base of 9,78,54,049.
A doctor couple from Mumbai's Andheri area has reportedly gone missing after travelling to Nepal for the Mansarovar Yatra. Their family has urged the state government to trace them quickly and bring them back safely.
