Pune: News
22 May 2024
MaharashtraPune: 6 drown as boat capsizes in Ujani dam backwater
At least six people are feared to have drowned after their boat capsized in the Ujani Dam near Kalashi village, Maharashtra, on Tuesday evening.
22 May 2024
Juvenile Justice BoardPorsche accident: Teen spent ₹48,000 at first pub, says police
The Pune teenager who drove a Porsche into a bike, killing two people, spent ₹48,000 in a span of 90 minutes at one of the two pubs he visited before the accident, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar has said.
21 May 2024
Juvenile Justice ActPune Porsche accident: Bar where teen drank with friends sealed
Officials on Tuesday sealed a Pune bar that served alcohol to a 17-year-old boy and his friends in the early hours of Sunday.
21 May 2024
Sanjay RautTeen served pizza at police station after Porsche crash: Opposition
Amid outrage over bail to the 17-year-old boy—driving the Porsche that killed two engineers in Pune on Sunday—the opposition has alleged that the teenager was fed pizza, burger, and biryani at the police station after being detained.
21 May 2024
Juvenile Justice ActPorsche accident: Bar's owner, manager arrested for serving minor liquor
The owner and the manager of a bar in Pune were taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly serving alcohol to a minor who later caused an accident and killed two people.
21 May 2024
Juvenile Justice ActPune Porsche accident: Teen's father arrested from Aurangabad
The father of the 17-year-old boy allegedly driving the Porsche that collided with a bike in Pune on Sunday—killing a man and a woman—was arrested on Tuesday.
20 May 2024
Juvenile Justice ActPune Porsche accident: Teen's father charged by police
The father of the 17-year-old boy allegedly driving the Porsche that collided with a bike in Pune on Saturday—killing a man and a woman—has been booked by the police.
20 May 2024
Pune PolicePune Porsche accident's teen accused gets bail in 15 hours
The 17-year-old boy allegedly driving the Porsche that collided with a bike in Pune on Saturday—killing a man and a woman—was released on bail 15 hours after his arrest.
16 May 2024
Indian Penal CodePolice launches manhunt for Ghatkopar billboard owner Bhavesh Bhinde
The police in Mumbai and Gujarat have launched a joint search operation for Bhavesh Bhinde, the director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd—the advertising agency that owns the billboard that collapsed in Mumbai killing 14 people and injuring 74 others.
10 May 2024
MaharashtraDabholkar murder case: 2 get life imprisonment, 3 others acquitted
A special court in Pune on Friday pronounced its verdict in the trial against five people linked to the Hindu right-wing organization Sanatan Sanstha in the 2013 murder case of activist Narendra Dabholkar.
10 Apr 2024
Pune PolicePune: Frozen rat embedded in ice supplied to hotels, vendors
A dead rat was found encased within an ice block reportedly sourced from an ice-manufacturing factory located in Junnar.
09 Apr 2024
IndiaGutkha, stones, condoms found in samosas supplied to automobile firm
In a bizarre incident, five people were arrested after condoms, gutka, and stones were found inside samosas provided to a prominent auto company in Pimpari Chinchwad, Pune.
26 Mar 2024
Celebrity'Gutless Foodie' Natasha Diddee (50) dies; suffered from dumping syndrome
The culinary world is mourning the loss of celebrated food blogger and home chef Natasha Diddee, who passed away in Pune at the age of 50.
19 Mar 2024
Bal Thackeray2024 polls: BJP may ally with Raj Thackery, say reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party is in talks with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
14 Mar 2024
IndiaFormer President Pratibha Patil hospitalized in Pune, condition stable
Former President Pratibha Patil was admitted to Bharti Hospital in Pune late on Wednesday night due to a chest infection and fever.
19 Feb 2024
MaharashtraChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024 celebrates the Maratha empire founder
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, or Shiv Jayanti, is a lively festival that honors the birth of the Maratha Empire's founder, Shivaji Maharaj.
15 Feb 2024
LifestyleFeel the beat and raise the heat: Vh1 Supersonic 2024
Get ready for an auditory adventure like never before as Vh1 Supersonic 2024, India's unrivaled multi-genre music festival, gears up for its highly anticipated ninth edition.
06 Feb 2024
GuwahatiPune trader found murdered in Guwahati hotel, couple arrested
A Pune-based businessman was found dead in a ninth-floor room of a five-star hotel in Guwahati on Tuesday.
29 Jan 2024
IndiaVan Gogh 360°: Pune set to immerse in Vincent's world
Prepare for an awe-inspiring journey into the genius of Vincent van Gogh as the acclaimed Van Gogh 360° exhibit arrives in Pune on February 28, 2024.
29 Jan 2024
MaharashtraPune: Infosys techie shot dead in hotel room by boyfriend
A 26-year-old software engineer was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend in a hotel room on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday.
13 Jan 2024
Music IndustryClassical vocalist Prabha Atre (91) dies due to cardiac arrest
Famed Indian classical singer Prabha Atre—a rare recipient of all three prestigious Padma awards (Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan)—is no more.
08 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismGlobal recognition: India's dessert havens shine in TasteAtlas's list
Indulging in delectable desserts is a universal joy, and India's sweet creations have earned global recognition.
06 Jan 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP MLA booked for slapping on-duty cop at Pune hospital
A case has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sunil Kamble for allegedly slapping an on-duty police constable at an inauguration program on Friday in Pune, Maharashtra.
09 Dec 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)ISIS conspiracy case: NIA arrests 13 people from Maharashtra, Karnataka
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched fresh raids across several cities in the country in the Islamic State or ISIS terror conspiracy case.
25 Nov 2023
MaharashtraPune realtor killed by wife during domestic dispute: Report
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra, a woman reportedly murdered her husband at their home in an upscale residential society in Pune during a domestic dispute on Friday afternoon.
02 Oct 2023
Delhi PoliceWanted ISIS terror suspect arrested by Delhi Police: Report
In a major development, the Delhi Police's Special Cell has reportedly arrested one of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s most wanted terrorists, Shahnawaz alias Shafi Uzzama.
30 Sep 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA launches manhunt for 3 ISIS terror suspects in Delhi
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly launched a manhunt for three men believed to be part of the "Pune ISIS module" and sleeper cell in Delhi, NDTV reported
17 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiAs PM Modi turns 73, Centre to launch welfare schemes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on Sunday, and on this occasion, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a number of outreach programs.
06 Aug 2023
Vizag5 must-visit war memorials in India
Located in various parts of the country, war memorials remind us of the sacrifices of our Armed, Naval, and Air forces.
25 Jul 2023
Arunachal PradeshConjunctivitis outbreak: Amid rise in cases, schools shut in Itanagar
With torrential rains lashing most parts of India, there has reportedly been a sudden rise in conjunctivitis cases, especially among children, across the country.
24 Jul 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Top cop shoots wife, nephew dead; dies by suicide
In a shocking development in Maharashtra, an assistant commissioner of police (ACP) allegedly shot dead his wife and nephew with a gun before shooting himself at his residence in Pune on Monday.
22 Jul 2023
MaharashtraNCLT clears Lavasa private hill station's sale for Rs. 1,800cr
In a major development, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has reportedly given its nod to a revised Rs. 1,814cr insolvency resolution plan by Darwin Platform Infrastructure Limited (DPIL) for the revival of the private Lavasa hill city project in the Pune district of Maharashtra.
12 Jun 2023
Maharashtra PolicePolice action on 'warkaris' triggers political storm in Maharashtra
Clashes allegedly broke out on Sunday during a religious procession in Maharashtra's Pune district between warkaris—devotees of Lord Vitthal—and the Maharashtra Police over entry to the Alandi temple.
Who is Pradeep Kurulkar, DRDO scientist honey-trapped by Pakistan
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Wednesday arrested a scientist working for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune, reported PTI, quoting officials on Thursday.
26 Apr 2023
MaharashtraPune: Woman loses Rs. 24 lakh after liking YouTube video
In a new tactic for defrauding people, scammers are sliding into direct messages offering part-time work and extra cash.
25 Apr 2023
MaharashtraMan kills lover's toddler by dipping him in boiling water
A man in Pune, Maharashtra, was arrested for allegedly killing his lover's one-and-a-half-year-old son by dipping him in a bucket full of hot water, reported ANI.
23 Apr 2023
Maharashtra4 dead after truck hits passenger bus on Pune-Bengaluru Highway
Four people were killed and 22 others sustained injuries after a private passenger bus was hit by a truck from behind on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway in Pune, Maharashtra, in the early hours of Sunday, reported The Indian Express.
15 Apr 2023
Raigad12 killed after bus falls into gorge on Mumbai-Pune Highway
At least 12 passengers were killed and 27 others sustained injuries after a bus fell into a gorge on the old Mumbai-Pune Highway in the Khopoli area of Raigad, Maharashtra, on Saturday.
17 Mar 2023
Maharashtra PolicePune: Autorickshaw driver booked for forcibly kissing woman passenger
The Maharashtra Police on Thursday booked an autorickshaw driver in Pune for allegedly molesting and kissing an 18-year-old girl, reported Indian Express.
12 Mar 2023
Indian Government22 smart cities to be ready by April: Check list
As many as 22 smart cities in India will be soon ready as they are set to finish all required projects under the central government's National Smart Cities Mission by April, PTI reported citing officials.
