Orthopedics for Arthritis Day: Advancing Joint Care and Improving Mobility
Dr. Narendra Vaidya, Chairman and Chief Joint Replacement Surgeon at Lokmanya Hospital, Pune, shares insights on arthritis management, joint replacement, and improving mobility and quality of life.
Dalit youth alleges loss of job in U.K. due to caste discrimination by Pune college
Maharashtra Government sends chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on compulsory leave
Maharashtra government has sent MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on compulsory leave until an inquiry into the alleged paper leak case is completed. The decision follows an 11-day protest by aspirants in Pune, who have provisionally suspended their agitation
Tukaram Mundhe Strikes: FDA Cracks Down On Edible Oil, Raids 25 Locations In Pune Division
Across the five districts, recurring concerns included suspected substandard quality, absent or non-functional laboratories, a lack of qualified chemists, packaging and labelling violations, licensing deficiencies and incomplete business records.
Maharashtra: Tukaram Mundhe named secretary to panel to overhaul MPSC amid protests
MPSC aspirants protesting in Pune have called off their 11-day agitation after the Maharashtra government agreed to appoint senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe as secretary of the inquiry commission set up to investigate alleged irregularities in Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) recruitment examinations.
Nana Patekar funeral: Actor Pravin Tarde slams Bollywood's absence
Marathi actor and filmmaker Pravin Tarde has slammed Bollywood celebs for not attending Nana Patekar's last rites in Pune's Donje. He added that several farmers from across the state showed up, which shows Nana's greatness
MPSC paper leak: Chairman Bhimanwar sent on compulsory leave, students suspend protest
The Maharashtra government has sent Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar on compulsory leave until the completion of the inquiry into the alleged paper leak case, following an 11-day-long protest by aspirants in Pune, demanding his resignation. The decision marks a significant development in the agitation led by NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar at the S M Joshi Bridge in Pune. The protesting students have provisionally decided to suspend their agitation following the government's decision. State Minister Shivendraraje Bhosale met the protesting aspirants and announced that cases registered against students in connection with the agitation would be withdrawn. He also assured them that strict action would be taken against those found guilty in the MPSC paper leak case. Speaking to ANI after his meeting with MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission) aspirants, Maharashtra Minister Shivendraraje Bhonsle said, A positive stance regarding the MPS...
MPSC paper leak protest ends in Pune
Maha govt names Tukaram Mundhe as secretary of committee to overhaul MPSC
The Maharashtra government on Sunday formed a committee to overhaul the state recruitment body MPSC, naming FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe as secretary, amid an ongoing agitation by aspirants in Pune. The decision was conveyed by state minister Shivendraraje Bhosale, who met the aspirants at SM Joshi Bridge, where the protest has been underway for the past ten days, over various demands, including reforms in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). Other than Muhdhe, the committee will have ex-judge Dilip Bhosale as its chairman, IPS officer Laxmi Gautam, ex-IAS officer Ganesh Patil and retired judge P D Naik. Bhosale also told the protesters that their other demands would be addressed. These included the withdrawal of cases against some representatives of the agitation, recruitment to 70,000 posts over three years, an increase in the number of seats in the Group C examination scheduled for January, and background checks on the chairman and secretary of the MPSC before the
Protests against SIR-CEC intensify, several detained in Mumbai, Pune
MPSC chairperson Bhimanwar sent on leave; Tukaram Mundhe appointed secretary of inquiry panel
Maharashtras Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram teams pioneer early medical care for kids
Renting a dandiya partner could prove costly for youngsters
Three days after disruption, restoration of traffic signals in Pune still underway
BNY and Cummins College launch Shakti Alliance to advance women in technology
Phule-Ambedkarite movement intellectuals to be honoured in Pune on Monday
Upskilling, creativity key to staying relevant in AI era, says Achyut Godbole
Three-day Technology and Innovation Conference AWTIS 2026 concludes in Pune
CJP chief Dipke alleges Delhi Police wanted to torment parents at 3:30 am
Abhijeet Dipke criticized Delhi Police for contacting his parents about his arrest after his grandmother's death. He claimed the police's actions showed a lack of humanity and compassion during a difficult time. Protests erupted in Mumbai and Pune, with political leaders demanding the release of detained demonstrators. Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray confronted police vehicles to request the release of arrested protesters.
Cybercrooks use fake SIR form to dupe senior citizen of 8L
Pune police crack down on youngsters protesting Special Intensive Revision on 2nd day
City schools use AI to tailor lessons & rethink assessments
Homeless patient falls out of moving ambulance; no injuries
Worried about drowsy cabby, passenger takes the wheel on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Tukaram Mundhe named secretary of committee to overhaul MPSC amid protests
The Maharashtra government has established a committee to reform the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has been appointed as the secretary of the committee. The committee includes notable members such as ex-judge Dilip Bhosale and IPS officer Laxmi Gautam. Protests by MPSC aspirants in Pune have demanded various reforms, including the recruitment of 70,000 posts. The government is also addressing additional concerns raised by the protesting aspirants.
Jaandaar lives up to the billing in the Pune Derby
How Mother's Recipe Went From A Pune Wada To Homes In 42 Countries
The company started with a tobacco business and later expanded to several other sectors, including food processing.
Nana Patekar death: Final post-mortem report out, rules out foul play
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) The final post-mortem report in the death case of veteran actor Nana Patekar has clarified the cause of death to be natural. A team of doctors at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Bambolim, in its report, has clarified that his death was a natural death, caused by a massive heart attack. It was confirmed by the Goa Police to IANS. As per the police, the family has also been informed about the report and the family has also agreed to the medical report and has not raised any objection so far. As per the final post-mortem report by GMC, the blood supply to the heart was stopped due to a blood clot in the main coronary artery, which led to a cardiac arrest. At around 2:30 am on October 8, the actor informed his family friend about his ill health on WhatsApp, after which he was brought to Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula, where doctors declared him dead even after about 45 minutes of CPR . For the unversed, the Panaji police had registered a case of unnatural death under section 194 of the BNSS under UD No. 62/2026. Now that the post-mortem has confirmed natural death and ruled out any foul play by son Malhar Patekar and nephew Prasad Patekar, the case will be closed soon. The late actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje in Pune district on Thursday. The actor was given a 3-gun salute. The late actors friends and members of the film fraternity including Jackie Shroff, directors Anil Sharma, Aneez Bazmee, and producer Firoz nadiadwala arrived at Donje village to attend the last rites of Nana Patekar. A huge crowd also turned up to bid adieu to the departed soul. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also paid his last respects to Nana Patekar at Pune airport before leaving for Mumbai. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde went to the actors Pune farmhouse to pay his respects.
Pune: Man posing as Election Commission official cheats 80-year-old of Rs 5 lakh
An 80-year-old retired employee in Pune allegedly lost Rs 5 lakh after a fraudster posing as an Election Commission of India official asked him to update his voter card. Police said the accused used an APK file to access his mobile screen and compromise his banking credentials
Bellona Hospitality eyes 100 restaurants, Rs 650 crore revenue by FY30
The company operates a portfolio of six brands - Ishaara, Dobaara, Cha Hongkong Eating House, Eight, Allora Milano and Legume - across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.
Bellona Hospitality eyes 100 restaurants, 650 crore revenue by FY30
Bellona Hospitality, the food and beverage arm of Phoenix Mills Ltd, is targeting Rs 600-650 crore revenue by 2029-30, driven by its portfolio expansion to 100 restaurants across its brands, a top company executive said. Bellona Hospitality, which operates 32 restaurants across five cities under five brands, reported around Rs 150 crore revenue in FY26, its Managing Director Prashant Issar told PTI. The company operates a portfolio of six brands - Ishaara, Dobaara, Cha Hongkong Eating House, Eight, Allora Milano and Legume - across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Lucknow. For this expansion, Issar said the company has set a capex of Rs 100 crore, which will be raised through internal accruals. This expansion will mainly be within the five cities where the company's brands are present, besides in places where there are Phoenix Malls. There is significant scope for expansion in the five cities where we are currently present. We plan to add another 20-30 outlets across these
Pune octogenarian loses Rs 5 lakh in voter card updating scam; accused posed as ECI official
Digital Desk | Pune, Oct (IANS) A person posing as an official of the Election Commission of India (ECI) cheated an 80-year-old man of Rs five lakh online under the guise of updating his voter card in Maharashtra's Pune, police said on Sunday. A case regarding this incident has been registered at the Lakshminagar Police Station in Pune. According to the police, the complainant, Kanjasheri Vaidyanathan Venkatesan (80), is a retired employee of an automotive manufacturing company, residing in the Yerwada area of Pune. The accused called him, claiming to be from the ECI's office, and stated that he needed to update his voter card. Subsequently, the accused instructed him to download an APK file. After the file was downloaded, the accused gained access to the victim's mobile screen, compromised his banking passwords, and fraudulently siphoned off Rs. 5 lakh. A case has been registered at the Lakshminagar Police Station under Sections 308, 318(4), and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as Sections 66(D) and 66(C) of the IT Act. The full name and address of the accused have not yet been ascertained. Investigation into the case is currently underway, and further details are awaited, officials said. In a similar case reported from Pune in June, a retired IT professional was allegedly duped of more than Rs 4.43 crore by fraudsters posing as investment experts on WhatsApp and Telegram. The accused reportedly lured the victim with promises of extraordinary returns through stock market investments and displayed fictitious profits worth over Rs 26 crore on a fake online trading platform before demanding additional payments in the name of service charges. According to the complaint, the accused repeatedly instructed him to transfer funds into various bank accounts for investment purposes. Believing the investment opportunity to be genuine, Chaudhary allegedly transferred a total of Rs 4,43,25,000 from his IDFC Bank account into 34 separate bank accounts over a period of time. Encouraged by the displayed returns, the complainant sought to withdraw the amount. However, according to the complaint, the accused informed him that withdrawals could only be processed after the payment of a service charge equivalent to five per cent of the displayed profits. The victim was allegedly informed that a payment exceeding Rs 1 crore was mandatory before any withdrawal request could be processed and that no amount would be released without the service charge being deposited first. It was at this stage, according to the complaint, that the victim began to suspect that he had become the target of a sophisticated fraud scheme.
Delhi Police arrest 13 for gambling; seize over Rs 2 lakh cash
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police have apprehended 13 people after busting an illegal gambling racket and seized Rs 2,01,000 in cash, 416 playing cards, and 2100 poker tokens and chips in Shahdara district, officials said on Sunday. According to the police, Special Staff, Shahdara District, received specific information on October 10 about alleged illegal gambling at the premises. A raiding team comprising Sub-inspectors Subash and Vishal Rana, and head constables Ravi, Paramvir and Rajender acted on the information. Further, the team reached the alleged location at 3.20 a.m. and conducted a raid. During the raid, the 13 people were found allegedly indulging in gambling using playing cards, cash, and poker chips. The apprehended persons were identified as Rajesh Oberoi, 37, a resident of Ram Vihar; Amrik Singh alias Lucky, 33, of Radhe Shyam Park Extension; Shubham, 29, of Uttaranchal Vihar in Ghaziabad; Sohail, 38, of Old Govindpura in Jagatpuri; and Gurpreet Singh, 28, of Hargobind Enclave in Anand Vihar. The others were identified as Rajeev Kumar Verma, 49, of Madhu Vihar; Vimal Kumar, 42, of Krishna Nagar; Laksay Sharma, 25, of Sunny Enclave in Anand Vihar; Pradeep Kumar, 40, of Ganesh Nagar; Omprakash, 56, of Laxmi Nagar; Mahender, 46, of Guru Ramdas Nagar in Laxmi Nagar; Puneet Kumar, 47, of Laxmi Nagar; and Samardeep Singh, 46, of Pandav Nagar. The police seized Rs 2,01,000 in cash, 416 playing cards and 2,100 poker tokens or chips during the raid. Each token or chip was stated to have a value of Rs 1,000. The accused were booked under sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Delhi Public Gambling Act in FIR number 355/2026 on October 10. Further investigation is underway to establish the complete facts and circumstances of the case and ascertain other relevant aspects of the alleged gambling activities, the police said in a statement issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajendra Prasad Meena. The police said they remain committed to taking firm and sustained action against illegal gambling and other unlawful activities in the district. Special drives and intelligence-based operations will continue to maintain public order and ensure strict enforcement of the law, the statement mentioned.
Jaandaar for Villoo C Poonawalla Pune Derby (Gr 1)
The Earthlight - Dance Awhile three-year-old Jaandaar will be the most fancied runner for the Villoo C Poonawalla Pune Derby (Gr 1) on Sunday
Sarhad to establish school in Kashmir to honour Nana Patekar
Srinagar, Oct 10: Sarhad, a Pune-based organisation working in Kashmir for more than four decades, has announced plans to establish a school in the Valley in memory of late actor Nana Patekar, in recognition of his affection for Kashmir and his vision of contributing to the education of children in the region. According to a press release issued by Sarhad, Patekar had envisioned working for schoolchildren in Kashmir and had taken initial steps towards realising the initiative. We, Mayur Masurkar, Zahid Bhat, Salim Raina and Raju Farande, had personally met and discussed this initiative with Nana Patekar and Malhar Patekar. We are confident that Malhar Patekar and his associates will make every effort to fulfil Nanas dream following his untimely demise. As a tribute to the legendary actor and his deep affection for Kashmir, Sarhad has also resolved to establish a school in his name, Zahid Bhat said. As part of the initiative, Zahid Bhat and Salim Raina, coordinators of Sarhad in Kashmir, have expressed their willingness to offer their own land for establishing the proposed school. The organisation has been working in Kashmir for over four decades and currently runs two schools in the regionone in Dardpora village of Kupwara district and the other in Aragam village of Bandipora district. The proposed school is intended to honour Patekars association with Kashmir while carrying forward his vision of contributing to the education and future of children in the region. The announcement was made by Zahid Bhat and Salim Raina on behalf of Sarhad through a press release issued on Saturday.
Nine transsexuals booked for robbing transgender person of 6.7L
At 35.9C, city logs hottest Oct day in 22 years
Solapur farmer, 2 aides cheat trustee of 87L on 50cr loan promise
Fire breaks out in a 22nd-floor flat at Balewadi
Run for Unity Marathon on Nov 1, Mohol expects over 40k participants
Citizens forum to protest noise norm violations during Ganeshotsav
Southwest monsoon may withdraw by mid-Oct in one of earliest exits since 2011
Diwali faral orders pick up pace; raw material costs push prices up by 10-15%
No RR rate hike, higher target, yet Maha stamp duty collections near 50% of annual goal
92 detained for SIR protest bid, released after hours
Posers on implementation of ECIs Form 7 cap in state
Rohit questions need for police notices to hostels, PGs housing job aspirants
Maratha Kranti Morcha demands resignation of Vikhe Patil from sub-committee post over delays
Maharashtras HIV response gains ground, six districts reach Surakshit status
How Jagat Murari Ushered in the New Wave in Indian Cinema
Radha Chadha, author of the book The Maker of Filmmakers, talks about how her father Jagat Murari established FTII in Pune, and traces the legacy of the man who paved the way for Indian cinemas New Wave.
Maharashtra FDA seizes 74,600 kg of edible oil worth Rs 1.28 cr during raids
Inspections were carried out in Pune, Sangli, Solapur, Satara and Kolhapur districts to check compliance with food safety standards and prevent the sale of substandard and unsafe edible oil
Administrator Flags Opacity, Seeks Audit of AITA and Trust Affairs
Kerala CM Satheesan condemns detention of Pinarayi Vijayan in Delhi
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday condemned the detention of CPI-M leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by the Delhi Police and directed the State Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha and the Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar in New Delhi to coordinate with the police authorities for his immediate release. In a social media post, Satheesan said he was deeply concerned and strongly condemn the arbitrary detention of Vijayan, who is currently being held at the Mandir Marg Police Station. On my instructions, the Keralam Chief Secretary and the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi are in direct contact with Delhi Police authorities to coordinate all necessary steps for his immediate release, the Chief Minister added. Satheesan's intervention came amid reports that Vijayan, who had arrived in the national capital to protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, had been kept in a police vehicle for nearly three-and-a-half hours before being taken to the police station. The prolonged detention reportedly left the veteran leader experiencing physical discomfort. CPI-M MP John Brittas, who was accompanying Vijayan, said the police had failed to take his age into consideration and had allegedly denied him food and his scheduled medication. Brittas also alleged that the police were refusing to release the leaders without instructions from higher authorities. The Delhi Police, however, said that Vijayan and the other leaders had not been formally arrested and would be released shortly. Vijayan's detention came as CPI-M leaders and activists prepared to march from Kerala House in New Delhi to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. The police had also taken into custody the CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby, State Secretary M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathi, K.K. Shailaja and Politburo member Viju Krishnan, besides Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leaders and Students' Federation of India President Adarsh Saji. The detention of the senior leaders triggered protests from those accompanying Vijayan, including former Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal and Brittas, who alleged that the police had ignored their objections while keeping them on the move in a vehicle for hours. Satheesan's intervention placed the Kerala government in direct contact with the Delhi Police as concerns mounted over the treatment of the former Chief Minister during the protest.
CEC protests: Freed by court, 14 CJP activists shift protest from Delhi to Pune
Fourteen students and activists were detained while traveling to Delhi for an anti-CEC protest. They will now hold their demonstration in Pune instead of the capital city. After their release mandated by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, they confirmed plans to return home. Activists reported instances of police brutality during their detention at Itarsi junction.
Centre denies seeking land from states for three high-speed rail corridors
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said alignment studies for three proposed high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad are currently underway and that the Centre has not sent any land acquisition requisitions to the concerned state governments. Any land acquisition being carried out for the same at this juncture is illegal, he said in a statement. Reddy's clarification came amid land acquisition efforts by the Telangana government for the rail corridor and other projects which faced resistance from farmers on Hyderabad outskirts. Reddy said he discussed the proposed HyderabadChennai, HyderabadBengaluru and HyderabadPune High-Speed Rail corridors with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The railway minister clarified that no land acquisition requisition has been sent to the respective state governments and that any land acquisition being carried out in the name of High-Speed Rail at this stage is illegal, he said. He quoted the railways minister as saying that .
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy says no requisition has been sent to State governments for the Hyderabad-Chennai, Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Hyderabad-Pune corridors, as alignment studies remain under way
Centre Denies Requesting Land Acquisition from States for 3 High-speed Rail Corridors
Reddy said he discussed the proposed HyderabadChennai, HyderabadBengaluru and HyderabadPune High-Speed Rail corridors with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Hyderabad-Pune bullet train: No land acquisition request sent to states
Hyderabad: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday, October 9, said no land acquisition request has been sent to Telangana or Maharashtra regarding land acquisition for the Hyderabad-Pune bullet Train project. Vaishnaw made the statement during a meeting with Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy. The minister said any land acquisition being undertaken in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In Pune, the long wait for a government job
In Pune, hundreds of students are protesting leaked exam papers that qualify people for State government service jobs. In public, they demand accountability, a transparent process, and fixed dates for exams; in private, they fear police notices that could jeopardise their chances at future interviews. At the protest site, Chinmay Gaikwad speaks to students, who wonder how they will build a future in uncertainty and economic hardships
Freed from detention after MP HC's order, 14 to stage anti-CEC stir in Pune
Endurance for Suresh Mahindra Trophy
The longest race in the country, at two miles (3200m), will be the highlight of the Saturday card at Pune
30-Year-Old Pune Techie Electrocuted While Sleeping With Hot Water Bag
The victim has been identified as Rohan Kubadi (30), an unmarried tech professional who had been living alone in a rented apartment in Somnath Nagar for the past three months.
Why plant water-intensive Miyawaki on cleared forest land amid drought, ask citizens
Gauri Kirloskar urges graduates to define their own success
Woman alleges Pune animal shelter refused to return her 7 dogs, demands Rs3.5 lakh
Man held for using fake documents to obtain PMAY flat in Bhosari
Five Poona College of Pharmacy faculty members feature in Stanfords top 2% scientists list
Practical education is key to nurturing good leadership in a democracy, says MP Radha Agrawal
FDA suspends SPPU girls mess licence; university cancels contract
Streetlight power supply test triggers traffic signal outage in Pune
MPSC protesters refuse to vacate SM Joshi Bridge, Fadnavis rules out direct removal of chairman
Decomposed body of software engineer found in Wadgaon Sheri flat
Man kills step-grandmother over property dispute in New Sangvi
Cab, auto unions threaten protest over illegal Rapido bike taxis, RTA meeting likely on Oct 14
18,748 voter deletion requests in state so far, officials to verify every Form 7
Congress asks MPs to be in capital to step up agitation against Gyanesh Kumar
Cybercrook threatens 71-year-old with arrest for money laundering, dupes him of 30L
Elderly man loses 32L in online share-trading fraud
Drought in Maha: Ground truthing approved in 18 more talukas
Dengue cases surge in Pune as Oct heat boost mosquito breeding
No Land Acquisition Ordered for 3 High-Speed Rail Corridors
Alignment studies for HyderabadChennai, HyderabadBengaluru and HyderabadPune corridors are underway, with routes yet to be finalised.
