Sugar prices rise by Rs 5 in Pune; find out how much it costs now.
Sugar has taken a bitter turn ahead of Diwali. In fact, the price of sugar has risen by 5 per kg in Pune. Let's find out the real reason behind this price increase.Sugar Price Hike: Sugar becomes expensive before DiwaliEven before Diwali, inflation has begun to disrupt household budgets...
Conjunctivitis cases rise in Pune amid weather transition, festive crowds
Pune has reported a rise in conjunctivitis cases over the past two to three weeks, with doctors linking the increase to changing weather, crowded public places and inadequate hand hygiene. Ophthalmologists have advised timely medical attention, proper hygiene and avoiding self-medication
Imaan, Vikrant emerge MSSA U-16 badminton champions
Imaan, who is ranked fifth in Maharashtra in the U-15 singles category and second in doubles, is set to represent Greater Mumbai in the U-17 competition in Pune from October 30 to November 7
Counting underway for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Vote counting began at 8:00 a.m. for five Maharashtra Legislative Council constituencies, comprising three Graduate and two Teachers seats. The outcome will decide the political fate of 182 candidates following the voting held on October 23. The elections have evolved into a major political showdown between the ruling Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP) and the opposition Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) (Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Congress). Internal rebellion, friendly contests between allies, and strong Independent candidates have further intensified the stakes across all five constituencies. In Pune Graduate Constituency, a high-profile contest is between Dr Smita Jadhav (BJP) and Harshada Deshmukh-Jadhav (NCP - Sharadchandra Pawar). Voter turnout reached 62.78 per cent out of 3.88 lakh registered voters. In Nagpur Graduate Constituency, which is historically a BJP bastion, featuring a key fight between incumbent MLC Abhijit Wanjari (MVA/Congress) and Sudhakar Kohale (Mahayuti/BJP). Turned out 64.76 per cent of voters across 38 candidates. The Pune Teachers Constituency recorded an 85.87 per cent turnout among 61,940 registered teacher voters. The primary contest involves incumbent MLA Jayant Asgaonkar (Congress), Kaustubh Gawade (BJP), and Independent Sachin Sanap. The Amravati Teachers Constituency recorded a turnout of 91.08 per cent among around 33,000 registered teacher voters. There are about 26 candidates in the fray, including Shiv Sena nominee Kiran Sarnaik, Congress candidate Aditi Pohre, Shiv Sena(UBT) Dattatray Lahane and Samajwadi Ganrajya Party Suresh Devkar. In addition, former legislator Shrikant Despande, Sangita Shinde, who is the sister of BJP MP Anil Bonde, Chandrashekhar Bhoyar and Sumit Pawar are also fighting. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Marathwada) Graduate Constituency saw a 58.67 per cent voting percentage. Three-time sitting MLC Satish Chavan has been fielded again by the Mahayuti alliance under the NCP banner. On the MVA side, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP fielded Dr Pratap Singh Patil, while the Shiv Sena(UBT) fielded Dilip Ghorge, resulting in two MVA candidates competing in the same constituency. Beyond the five individual seats, this election serves as a crucial barometer for party organisation and alliance unity. For the Mahayuti, the poll outcome will show whether seat allocation friction and cross-candidate rebellion weaken coalition vote transferability. In the case of Maha Vikas Aghadi, it will decide the opposition's capacity to capitalise on ruling alliance rivalries and ground-level discontent.
Pune Man Molests Teen On Road, Tries To Kidnap Her, Locals Thrash Him
The woman's cries for help drew the attention of local residents, who caught and assaulted the accused.
Amway India plans further store expansion to strengthen consumer engagement
New Delhi, Oct 26:Amway India plans to expand and renovate its stores across key markets over the next three to four years to strengthen consumer engagement and provide distributors with better opportunities to grow their businesses. Amway Global President and CEO Michael Nelson inaugurated the companys new store in Gurugram during his visit to the city. The expansion builds on the Rs 100 crore investment announced by Nelson last year for initiatives including strengthening the companys physical presence in India. The company said its stores would function as experience centres, enabling consumers to explore its products and health and wellbeing solutions while providing distributors with platforms for customer interaction and community building. Nelson said India remained central to Amways global growth strategy, citing rising demand for trusted, science-backed health and wellbeing solutions and personalised consumer experiences. Rajneesh Chopra, Managing Director of Amway India, said the stores were designed as engagement hubs rather than conventional retail outlets, focusing on product awareness, direct interaction and consumer education. According to the company, Amway India operates more than 85 stores nationwide and has opened or revamped over 14 outlets in recent months across markets including Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra and Imphal, as well as smaller cities. The planned expansion will extend its presence across metropolitan, tier-two and tier-three markets.
Minimum temperatures drop across state; Jalgaon coolest at 15.4C, NDA in Pune 15.6C
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Pune auto & cab unions call for protests on Oct 28 & Nov 2 against Rapido bike taxis
Undri, Pisoli residents brace for tough days ahead as borewells dry up & tanker dependence soars
Indian, Italian and Czech organisations join hands to tackle microplastic pollution
India needs skilled workforce to become self-reliant, says Sudhir Kalkar
Pune researcher takes ayurvedas fight against antimicrobial resistance to WHO headquarters
MPSC paper leak case: Suspension is not enough, strict punishment must follow, says Kadam
Two held for robbing daily wage workers of Rs50,000 in Pirangut
Neighbour hacks elderly couple to death over cattle dispute in Purandar
Construction worker falls to death in Mamurdi
Cab driver injured as car rams into two parked cabs in Marunji
Goods vehicles to remain barred from Connecting Link after 6-month trial
Police seize 1,128 counterfeit Rs 500 notes in Pune, four held
Ministers influencing water distribution decisions without following SOPs: Opposition
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PCMC orders crackdown on unauthorised firecracker stalls
Peak electricity demand starts to ease after highs
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Bank of Maharashtra reports 41% jump in Q2FY27 net profit at 2,310 crore
The Pune-headquartered public sector bank, which reported a net profit of 1,633 crore in the year ago quarter, logged a robust growth in advances amid improvement in asset quality
India to host World Cycling Championship for first time ever in Pune
The championships could give Indian cyclists greater exposure to international competition and encourage more young people to pursue the sport professionally
Ranji Trophy: Badoni Slams Second Successive Ton, Saranshs Seven-for Puts MP On Top
JSCA International Stadium: Batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni continued his rich vein of form by hitting a second consecutive hundred, while India off-spinner Saransh Jains seven-wicket haul gave Madhya Pradesh firm control on day one of the third-round Ranji Trophy matches on Monday. Fresh from a career-best 217 against Gujarat, Badoni struck an unbeaten 106 off 122 balls, laced with 11 fours and two sixes, to take Delhi to 309/5 against Jharkhand at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Badoni, 26, previously hit 205 against the same opponents in the 2024/25 season. A chanceless knock, Badonis sixth first-class hundred, anchored Delhis recovery. He found a reliable ally in all-rounder Sumit Mathur, who was unbeaten on 50, as the pair put together an unbroken 128-run stand for the sixth wicket. Mathur had a lucky escape on 36 when he was caught at long-on, only to be recalled because Anukul Roy had overstepped. At Holkar Stadium in Indore, Saranshs 7-40 helped Madhya Pradesh bowl Bihar out for just 99. The hosts, still looking for their first win of the season after two draws, then reached 261/3 with a lead of 162, after bowling out Bihar for 99. Wicketkeeper-batter Saksham Purohit was unbeaten on 113, and his opening partner Yash Dubey made 84. At the BKC Ground, Mumbai also made a strong start against Haryana at home after being put in to bat first. Angkrish Raghuvanshi made 114 off 180 balls with 13 fours and a six, while Musheer Khan scored 109 off 185 balls with 12 fours and a six. The pair added 208 runs for the second wicket to steer Mumbai to 290/3 at stumps. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, also in search of their first win, were frustrated by Priyanshu Moliya at the Reliance Ground in Vadodara. Moliyas patient unbeaten 113 lifted Baroda to 259/6 after they had slipped to 197/6 at one stage. Vidarbha, who have two wins so far, had Goa in trouble at 84/6 after Nachiket Bhute ripped through the top order with four wickets. But Darshan Misal and Yash Kasvankar then struck half-centuries and shared a stand of 104 runs for the seventh wicket to help the visitors reach 204/8. On a rain-hit day, Pondicherry reduced Uttar Pradesh to 67/4. In Mysuru, Karnataka recovered from a sluggish start to bowl Tripura out for 194 at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium. The hosts, who sprang a surprise by leaving out pacers Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty to accommodate spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal, failed to make use of the new ball as Tripura moved comfortably to 88/2 in the first session. Left-arm spinner Shikhar then claimed his third first-class five-wicket haul, while pacer Manvanth Kumar took three. Karnataka lost Mayank Agarwal early and were 10 for one at stumps. At the DVR Ground in Mulapadu, Chhattisgarhs spinners made full use of a helpful pitch to bowl Andhra out for 231. Veteran off-spinner Jayant Yadav led the way with 4-75, while Ajay Mandal and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took three and two wickets respectively. In reply, Chhattisgarh lost Ayush Pandey early when he was run out going for an unnecessary quick single. Captain Anuj Tiwary and Mayank Verma then negotiated the final half-hour to take the visitors to 35/1. Wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh laid the foundation with 81 off 126 balls, hitting nine fours and a six, while fifties from Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh then guided Punjab to 289/6 against Hyderabad in Secunderabad. Denish Das made 90 off 165 balls, with 14 fours, to take Assam to 235/6 against Saurashtra in Rajkot. For the hosts, veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat picked up three wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja and Arth Yadav took one wicket each. In Thiruvananthapuram, where only 50 overs were possible due to rain, Kerala reduced Bengal to 172/6, with Aditya Sarwate taking three wickets and Nedumankuzhy Basil two scalps. Maharashtra bowled out Gujarat for 233 in Pune, with Siddhesh Veer taking four wickets, while Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Vicky Ostwal claimed three apiece. Maharashtra were 24/1 when stumps were called. Services off-spinner Pulkit Narang returned 6-47, his second five-wicket haul of the season, to bowl Odisha out for 194 in Bhubaneswar. The visitors were 13/0 at stumps. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Centuries from Arjun Azad and Nehal Pajni powered Chandigarh past 350 for the loss of three wickets against Himachal Pradesh. In the Plate group, Meghalayas Ajay Duhan (167) and Kishan Lyngdoh (144) shared an unbroken 308-run stand for the second wicket as their side piled up 385/2 against Mizoram in Nadiad. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Nepali gang arrested for murder of retired IPS officers wife in Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) More than five months after Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, was brutally murdered at their residence in Hyderabad, police on Monday arrested four Nepalese. Those arrested include the domestic worker, Dharma Tiruwa alias Kalpana, who had worked at the victims residence. The arrests were made following a five-month-long investigation spanning several states and the India-Nepal border. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar announced the arrests at a press conference. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing rising property offences committed by Nepali gangs across the three Police Commissionerates, arrested four accused near Nampally Railway Station on Monday (October 26). Dharma alias Kalpana, 26, is from Surkhet district in Nepal. Ganesh B.K. alias Ganesh Bishwakarma alias Dinesh Thapa, 31, is a labourer who was residing in Pune; Chandra Bahadur Tamang alias Ranjeet Thapa alias Shanker Chandra Lama alias Kancha, 44, a cook whose listed Indian address is in Gurugram, Haryana; and Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, 37, a watchman who was residing in Pune. Police said two other accused remained absconding and that teams were continuing efforts to trace them. The police had earlier arrested two other accused in the case. Police said the accused entered the house in Prashasan Nagar on the night of May 78, restrained Tanuja Ranjan and smothered her. They allegedly escaped with 225 grams of gold jewellery and other valuables. The police investigation revealed that Dharma came to Hyderabad in June 2025 through a relative and began working as a domestic help at the Jubilee Hills residence for a monthly salary of about Rs 20,000. During her employment, she allegedly remained in contact with Bikas, a Nepal national based in Pune, who repeatedly asked about her employer, the households assets and the valuables inside the house. He eventually proposed a robbery in return for a share of the proceeds. In April 2026, Dharma travelled to Pune to visit her ailing father and came into contact with other members of the alleged gang. On May 4, when her employer left for Bengaluru, she allegedly alerted the group. The police account says Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Shanker Chandra Lama and Sunil Pariyar met at Kalamboli in Raigad district, Maharashtra, on May 4 and travelled to Pune in a hired Maruti Ertiga. The next day, they met other alleged accomplices, including Ganesh B.K., before setting out for Hyderabad. On the morning of May 7, Ganesh B.K. and Suresh Shahi allegedly met Dharma near her workplace, surveyed the premises and discussed how the group could enter the house. Two groups allegedly carried out the operation. According to police, the gang assembled at Ravindra Bar near the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station area on the evening of May 7. It allegedly split into two groups under a plan devised by Sujan Shahi, also known as Suresh Shahi. One group, comprising Ganesh B.K., Suresh Shahi and Shanker Lama, was assigned to enter the house and carry out the robbery. The other, comprising Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Sunil Pariyar and Netra Shahi, allegedly remained near Nampally railway station as a lookout team. During the intervening night of May 7 and 8, Dharma allegedly opened the door to let the others in. Police said Tanuja woke up during the incident. The attackers allegedly gagged and restrained her, causing her death by suffocation. The group then searched the house, broke open cupboards and took gold jewellery and other valuables. After leaving through the rear gate, the accused allegedly travelled to Nampally and joined the lookout team. Investigation revealed that the group subsequently travelled towards Kazipet, moved into isolated hilly terrain and divided the stolen property into nine equal shares. Members then split into smaller groups, fled towards Nepal and disposed of the valuables at different locations. On May 22, Task Force teams arrested Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar and alleged receiver Dilip Bahadur Mijar alias Sonar. Police recovered 26 grams of the stolen property from them. The investigation continued across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Uttarakhand. The SIT also carried out field inquiries near the India-Nepal border, spending more than five months gathering intelligence in remote and hilly areas. Police said local informers helped the team track the suspects alleged hideouts, travel routes, employment and contacts.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major push toward wildlife preservation and habitat protection across Maharashtra, the State Board for Wildlife (SBWL), chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved key environmental proposals during its 26th official meeting. Among the landmark decisions made, the board granted Wildlife Sanctuary status to two key forest pockets and formally approved proposals for 14 new Conservation Reserves spanning seven districts. The new Wildlife Sanctuary status has been accorded to Kolamarka Conservation Reserve (Gadchiroli district), which is widely renowned as a vital habitat for endangered Asiatic wild buffaloes (Bubalus arnee). Kolamarka has officially been upgraded to a Wildlife Sanctuary. Further, approval was granted to expand the existing Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary by incorporating 588.767 hectares of private and revenue land from six villages (Ogda, Khodde, Tirmal, Pachghar, Phansad, and Amle) to make the sanctuary human-settlement-free. Proposals for 14 new conservation reserves spread across Pune, Raigad, Nashik, Nandurbar, Thane, Palghar, and Chandrapur districts received official board clearance. These reserves include Velhe Mulshi (Pune / Raigad), Bhorgirigad (Pune), Lonavala (Pune / Raigad), Dindori (Nashik), Surgana (Nashik), Taharabad (Nashik), Chinchpada (Nandurbar), Alibaug (Raigad), Ghera Manikgad (Raigad), Gumatara (Thane), Jawhar (Palghar), Asherigad (Palghar), Dhamani (Palghar) and Ekara (Chandrapur). Further, the State Board for Wildlife declared 100.139 sq. km area in Koka Wildlife Sanctuary as Critical Wildlife Habitat and 255.79 sq. km area in Jaakwadi Bird Sanctuary as Critical Wildlife Habitat. It was also decided that maintenance, silt removal, and dam repair works inside wildlife sanctuaries must be permanently integrated into the respective Management Plans within 3 months. Wildlife officials are to be notified in advance instead of seeking fresh administrative approvals for every project. Clearances were granted for essential civic and infrastructure projects (irrigation, drinking water, roads, bridges, power transmission, medical units, and underground optical fibre cables) across protected zones, eco-sensitive areas, and tiger corridors. Discussions were held on declaring Human-Wildlife Conflict as a Natural Disaster under the Disaster Management Act, establishing quiet zones in tiger reserves (core/buffer/ESZ), and formulating relocation policies for villages in buffer zones. The CM instructed officials to evaluate staffing requirements, deputations, and vacant positions within one month to shift notified sanctuaries from Regional Forest/Forest Development Corporation Maharashtra control to the dedicated Wildlife Wing.
Odisha Revenue Dept Partners with NIC Pune to Modernise Land Registry
The Government of Odisha is gearing up to revolutionise its land and property registration ecosystem in a major leap toward digital governance. A high-level meeting was convened at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari, alongside the Software Development Unit (SDU) of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), [] The post Odisha Revenue Dept Partners with NIC Pune to Modernise Land Registry appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Godrej study finds wellness, not square footage, shaping luxury home preferences in Pune
The findings highlight changing expectations among affluent buyers, with wellness, nature, sustainability and shared lifestyle amenities gaining prominence in residential choices.
The initial phase of the project will focus on the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad-Chennai corridor, which Tata Communications considers an important growth route for AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centres.
Pune Housing Market Gives Buyers More Options As Property Prices cool, Bengaluru Jumps to 14.5%
Residential property prices in Bengaluru surged 14.5% in Q3 2026, driven by strong demand and a decline in new project launches, real estate platform NoBroker said in its latest report.
Electric Shivai Bus Catches Fire in Pune, 20 Passengers Escape Unhurt
Fire breaks out near dashboard in bus arriving from Solapur; blaze brought under control within six minutes.
SLS Pune Invites Applications for B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B. via SLAT
New Delhi [India], October 26: Registrations for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027 are now open for the five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS Pune), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University): B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.). SLAT 2027 is mandatory for candidates seeking a place at SLS Pune, and registration and payment closes on December 4, 2026 (Friday).
Electric MSRTC bus catches fire in Pune, all 17 passengers rescued safely
According to preliminary information, smoke and flames were noticed coming from the bus while it was heading towards Swargate. The driver acted promptly and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road
SC issues notice to Centre, EC on plea challenging SIR in Maharashtra
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the Centre, Election Commission of India and others on a plea filed by Arun Anandagiri, a chartered accountant and journalist by profession. Senior advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that voters temporarily relocated during redevelopment in Mumbai and Pune have been deleted as person not found. He said around 20 million out of the 97.9 million total voters in Maharashtra have been deleted from the draft rolls and another 12.2 million electors have been struck off under logical discrepancies. The petition stated that till the issue is adjudicated by the top court, the revision exercise in the state should be kept in abeyance and no voter whose name appeared in the pre-SIR list should be excluded or deleted. The to
IISER Pune Adds Terror Accused Umar Khalid
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, has withdrawn a book based on terror accused Umar Khalids doctoral thesis from its library after its inclusion triggered criticism on social media, as reported in JagranJosh. The institutes decision has also raised questions about how books are selected for publicly funded educational institutions and [] The post IISER Pune Adds Terror Accused Umar Khalids Book To Library, Withdraws It After Backlash appeared first on The Commune .
Tata Communications to plug Rs 4,350 crore in AI super highway
Tata Communications aims to invest Rs 4,350 crore to create 10,000 km of AI-ready connectivity infrastructure across India. The investment will enhance the existing network and add significant capacity to data-centre connectivity. The three-phase project development will focus on key growth corridors including Mumbai, Pune, and Chennai. Tata Communications will also expand its networks to connect various emerging data-centre ecosystems.
3 crore retirement corpus can be enough for many Indians: Neha Nagar
At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026's Smart Arena segment, content creator & financial educator Neha Nagar told Puneet Wadhwa that a corpus of 3 crore is enough for financial independence.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Amravati Teachers' seat records highest turnout
Polling for three graduates' seats - Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - and two teachers' seats - Pune and Amravati - took place on October 23. Counting of votes is scheduled for October 27
Man arrested for allegedly molesting 18-year-old woman in Pune
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting an 18-year-old woman and attempting to lift her near Samarth Dairy in Punes Katraj area on October 24. The womans cries for help alerted locals, who allegedly caught and assaulted the accused before police arrived
Senior living is gaining attention, with investors and developers treating it as a core real estate sector. Square Yards identified 15 growth cities as demand spreads beyond established metros, reflecting preferences for wellness, care and affordability.
Rapido bike taxis may be banned in Pune as police ask Google, Apple to remove app
Pune police have approached Google Play Store and Apples App Store to remove Rapido bike option from app amid a crackdown on its bike taxi operations. The move follows a directive from Pune Collector and RTA chairperson Jitendra Dudi. Commuters have questioned the proposed shutdown, citing public transport gaps, while autorickshaw unions have raised concerns about rider verification and passenger safety.
Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhras municipal polls; SEC hopes to hold them on schedule
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha expects normalcy within two days of the storm crossing the coast
Recently, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli graced a kirtan led by Krishna Das in Mumbai, embodying their spiritual side. The couple actively engaged in the concert, joining in clapping and chanting, expressing their devotion. Krishna Das kicked off his India tour on October 23 in New Delhi, with upcoming performances scheduled in Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru throughout early November, aiming to spread messages of love and peace through his music.
CM Shivakumar to hold talks with mill owners, protesting sugarcane farmers today
Digital Desk | Belagavi, Oct 26 (IANS) Whether sugarcane farmers in Karnataka will get justice remains to be seen as Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in Belagavi to hold a series of meetings with sugar mill owners and farmers amid protests over sugarcane prices on Monday. CM Shivakumar will meet sugar factory owners at 11 a.m. and hold a separate meeting with representatives of sugarcane farmers at 3.30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi. Meanwhile, farmers have launched protests by blocking a state highway in Belagavi, demanding a fair price for their sugarcane and other demands. Speaking to the media in Kittur in Belagavi, Shivakumar said the survival of Karnataka's farmers was his priority and that he had come to Belagavi to discuss the issue with both farmers and sugar mill owners. I will not talk about what governments in other states are offering their sugarcane farmers. First, our farmers in Karnataka must survive. I will discuss this issue. That is why I have come here, rather than holding a meeting in Bengaluru, he said. I will speak to sugar mills and farmers. I must also listen to their views. Earlier, we gave farmers an additional amount of Rs 300 per quintal, and the previous Siddaramaiah government provided Rs 50. We have also asked mill owners to contribute. There is a problem here. I have discussed this issue with other states as well. I will discuss it with everyone and decide on the way forward, he added. CM Shivakumar said he will have to speak to owners first since they are the ones who will give money to farmers. The farmers are primarily demanding the fixing of a Rs 1,000 subsidy for each tonne of sugarcane. Secondly, they are urging the fixing of a price of Rs 5,500 per tonne of sugarcane. They are also demanding to reserve a sum of Rs 500 crore. The outcome of Monday's discussions is expected to be crucial in determining whether the ongoing protests will be resolved and whether the farmers' demand for a remunerative price for sugarcane will be addressed. Sugarcane farmers in North Karnataka -- led by organisations like the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene -- have staged widespread protests and highway blockades, including on the Pune-Bengaluru and Bengaluru-Mysuru highways, demanding higher prices and policy changes for the 2026-27 crushing season. Farmers are demanding a total sugarcane price of Rs 5,500 per tonne, an additional State Advised Price (SAP) of Rs 1,000 per tonne from the Karnataka government, and a higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugar. The Central government fixed the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) at Rs 365 per quintal for 2026-27 (up from Rs 355), which farmers argue is insufficient to cover rising fertiliser, labour, and transport costs. While some farmer groups temporarily paused specific agitations, farmer leaders have warned of a potential Karnataka Bandh on October 27 if concrete decisions are not reached, alongside a broader deadline set for November 26 for the Union government to respond to MSP and committee demands. Karnataka BJP has urged the state government to step in and address acute grower distress amid the ongoing drought and cultivation debt.
Police bust Rs 39-lakh cyber fraud, arrest 2 in Pune, secure Rs 23.12L
Panaji: Goa Cyber Crime police have arrested two men from Pune, Maharashtra, in connection with an alleged fake online share investment fraud involving Rs 39.01 lakh, and secured Rs 23.12 lakh of the complainants defrauded money, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Sagar Prakash Dholvi and Ajinkya Ravindra Abhang, were arrested in separate []
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Contract Hit On Pune Businessman: Four Arrested
Pune police have arrested two more individuals, Swapnil Bhagwan Kamble and Chaitanya Uttam Babar, in connection with the alleged contract attack on businessman Rana Suryavanshi near Baramati airport. A minor has also been apprehended, bringing the total arrests to four. The attack was reportedly a contract hit for Rs 2 lakh, with one accused, Dnyandev Mahadev Shinde, allegedly paying two youths to execute it. The motive behind the crime is yet to be established.
Rohit Shetty advises YUNG DSA on Bigg Boss 20: I want you to play solo now
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty stepped in for Salman Khan during Bigg Boss 20s Weekend Ka Vaar episode, as the latter was unavailable due to prior commitments. During his interaction with the contestants, Rohit addressed rapper YUNG DSA, praised his honesty and potential, and encouraged him to move away from the group and focus on his individual game. Speaking to YUNG DSA, Rohit referred to the contestants recent conversation about his family and personal journey. He said he could relate to the rappers experiences and acknowledged his approach towards the game. Rohit also pointed out that YUNG had the potential to stand out but appeared to be getting lost within the group. Addressing him, Rohit Shetty said, Recently, you spoke about your family, your mom and dad, where you have come from. I can completely relate to you. You are very strong as a contestant, and right now, I think somewhere you are lost in this group. I want you to get out of this group and play solo. You have so much of potential. You never talk behind anybodys back. When someone is wrong, you say it to their face. You never hesitate in taking a stand, which is a very good thing. I want you to play solo now. Rohit further addressed YUNG DSAs repeated statements about feeling lonely inside the house. He reminded the rapper that the competition ultimately required contestants to play their individual games and encouraged him to view his situation differently. You have been telling everyone that you are feeling lonely. It is alright. This game is a solo game, and you should play solo, Rohit told him. YUNG DSA agreed with Rohits advice and assured him that he would focus on playing independently and improve his game on Bigg Boss 20. YUNG DSA, a rapper from Pune, is currently participating in the reality show. Meanwhile, his team recently shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring the rapper, hinting at something new for his fans. However, further details about the upcoming announcement or surprise have not yet been revealed. Also Read : Bigg Boss 20: Rohit Shetty to host next Weekend Ka Vaar as Salman Khan skips episode due to prior commitment
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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 25 (IANS) The Adani Group has refuted social media claims linking the Group to alleged tree felling near the Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra's Pune district, calling them false and misleading as they have no project in the area. In a statement posted on X, a company spokesperson said the videos circulating on social media linking Adani Group to alleged tree felling and displacement near the Bhimashankar Temple are false, misleading and fabricated. The group has no project, proposed or ongoing, in the area or its vicinity, and is in no way associated with the activities depicted in the circulating videos, according to an Adani Group spokesperson. We strongly urge everyone to verify facts and refrain from sharing false and unverified content, the spokesperson added. The Adani Group statement came in response to misleading social media posts. Meanwhile, Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has planted more than 1.6 million trees and saplings across 568 hectares at the Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) mine in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, transforming the area into a green landscape. Once an active mining site, the area has now been transformed into a lush green landscape. Under the ecological restoration, 40 trees are planted for every tree removed for mining activities. Native species, including Sal, Mahua, Tendu, Amaltas and Sidha have been replanted, with the company reporting a survival rate of about 88 per cent. AEL operates the mine as developer and operator for Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL). According to officials, its greening project has demonstrated how mined land can be restored after coal extraction. It aims to increase the green cover to more than 4 million trees by the end of the decade. The Adani Group has also developed a 3.5-hectare nursery, housing about 5,00,000 saplings and achieved successful regeneration of Sal forests in the area. According to officials, it has undertaken compensatory afforestation across more than 4,000 hectares in the Surguja, Korea, Balrampur and Surajpur forest divisions, while over Rs 259 crore has been deposited with the Chhattisgarh government towards afforestation, wildlife management and other environmental measures.
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