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Global pecking order has changed; no single power can dominate anymore: EAM Jaishankar
NEW DELHI: The global economic and political pecking order has undergone a very significant change with multiple centres of power emerging, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankar said no single nation today can dominate global affairs across all issues. No country, however powerful, can impose its will on all issues, he said, adding that this has led to a natural competition among nations and a new global balance. Several centres of power and influence have emerged, he said, and added that power itself has become more complex -- spanning trade, energy, military strength, resources, technology and talent. Global powers are no longer capable of being universal, he said. Jaishankar said globalisation has fundamentally altered how nations and individuals operate. What separates the globalisation era from its predecessors is that when it comes to resources, supply chains, markets or partners, we are operating well beyond our own borders, he said. This, he added, has turned the world not just into a global marketplace but increasingly a global workplace. He was addressing the 22nd convocation of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune. Nations blocking talent will be net losers, says EAM Jaishankar stressed the need for India to strengthen its manufacturing base alongside services. A large economy like ours must develop substantial and contemporary manufacturing if it is to keep abreast of technology and imbibe an industrial work culture, he said, arguing that manufacturing and services are closely interlinked. He said Indias global image has improved markedly in recent years. How does the world perceive us currently? The short answer is very much more positive and very much more serious than before, he said, attributing this to Indias national brand and the reputation of its people. Indians are increasingly seen as having a strong work ethic, technological aptitude and a family-centric culture, he said. In conversations abroad, I largely hear words of praise for our diaspora, Jaishankar said, adding that improvements in ease of doing business and ease of living are steadily dispelling old stereotypes about India. US has set radically new terms of engagement by dealing with countries on one-on-one basis: EAM Jaishankar Our figures vouch for this transformation, he said, pointing to the growth of global capability centres in India, rising demand for Indian talent abroad and individual success stories. Perhaps more than others, India is today defined by its talent and by its skill. Jaishankar said India now approaches the world with more confidence and with more capability, noting that while most nations assert themselves through trade, investment and services, India is distinguished by the global relevance of its human resources. On global economic shifts, he said decolonisation had allowed many countries to prosper by controlling their own destinies, though outcomes depended heavily on leadership and policy choices. The nation that has gained the most in this era is China, he said, adding that India has also done well, particularly in the post-reform period and even more in the last decade. In contrast, much of the Western world now feels that it has stagnated, a sentiment that has increasingly come to acquire a political meaning, he said, citing offshoring of production, demographic challenges and lifestyle factors as contributors to declining competitiveness. The cumulative result of all these developments is that the global economic and, thereafter, political pecking order has changed very significantly, Jaishankar said. India, Australia shoulder 'greater responsibility' amid global turbulence: EAM Jaishankar
World today is like coalition politics, India should remain nimble: Jaishankar
Pune: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the global political situation was like coalition politics with constantly shifting alignments, and India should focus on its own interests while remaining nimble. The minister was interacting with Yuvraj Malik, director of the National Book Trust, on `Diplomacy to Discourse at the Pune Literature Festival. Also 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 .
Global Pecking Order Has Undergone A Significant Change: Jaishankar
Pune, Dec 20: The global economic and political pecking order has undergone a significant change and a number of centres of power and influence have emerged, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. No country, however powerful, can impose its will on all issues, Jaishankar said, addressing the 22nd convocation of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune. Not just that, it also means now that there is a natural competition among nations in the world and that it [] The post Global Pecking Order Has Undergone A Significant Change: Jaishankar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Global pecking order has undergone a significant change, says Jaishankar
No country, however powerful, can impose its will on all issues, Mr. Jaishankar said, addressing the 22nd convocation of the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune
No country, however powerful, can impose its will on all issues: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the global economic and political order has shifted, with multiple centres of power emerging and no single country able to impose its will on all issues. Speaking at a university convocation in Pune, he said this has led to natural competition among nations and a new balance of influence.
At the heart of Malaika Aroras Christmas is her mother, Joyce
From Punes Kirkee cantonment to her Kerala-rooted kitchen, Joyces festive traditions shaped the way Malaika Arora celebrates family, food and belonging
Uddipan organises Career Conclave 2025 at PIBM, Pune
Uddipan, in collaboration with Ramanbyte Pvt. Ltd. and supported by AICTE, hosted the two-day Career Conclave 2025 at PIBM, Pune, on 11-12 December. Over 2,500 students from diverse streams engaged with 300+ companies across sectors like IT, Finance, Manufacturing, and Retail. The event offered varied job roles and practical career guidance. Students gained interview experience, industry insights, and networking opportunities. The conclave successfully facilitated employment, internships, and skill development, strengthening career readiness for participants.
In Pics: Indias Tallest Cable-Stayed Bridge On Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The bridge will rise 132 metres above the ground as part of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link Project.
IIT Bombay names dining hall after the Pune industrialist Dr Pramod Chaudhari
IIT Bombay has inaugurated a state-of-the-art dining hall at Hostel 4, named after Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, IIT Bombay alumnus and Founder Chairman of Praj Industries. With a seating capacity of over 800, the facility enhances student well-being and community life. Dr. Chaudhari, a former Hostel 4 resident, has long supported the institute. The naming recognizes his contributions and lifelong association, reflecting IIT Bombays commitment to holistic education and Praj Industries emphasis on social responsibility and nurturing future leaders.
FASTag snag halts E-Shivneri bus for 1 hour on MumbaiPune route
Dadar to Pune bus stopped for an hour at Talegaon toll plaza over insufficient FASTag balance; passengers pay to get bus moving
Take in rustic life: Vadakkanadu farmers novel idea to guard the crops a big hit
KOCHI: For urbanites, who want an escape from the fast and restless city life, it is a rare opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate. Enjoy the cool breeze, blend with nature, and share space with singing birds, squirrels and monkeys. If lucky, you can also sight marauding wild elephants. The novel idea launched by the farmers of Vadakkanadu in Wayanads Sultan Bathery has become a roaring hit, with youngsters from far-away cities flocking to the village to guard the crops. Paddy cultivation is labour intensive and the farmer has to stay awake during the last 30 days when the crop ripens from milk to grain. It is a tough task to guard the crop from wild elephants, deer and wild pigs during the season. Often the farmers are forced to harvest the crop before it ripens. Offering a relief to the farmers who are desperate to save the crops, Paul Mathews, chairman of the High Court-monitored task force for reporting and implementing solutions to man-animal conflict, has introduced volunteers to guard the crops. Paul Mathews posted a video on social media inviting youngsters to guard crops staying in tree huts on a daily basis. The response was overwhelming. Youngsters from Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Alappuzha and Thrissur flocked to Sultan Bathery to shoulder the responsibility. It was a mind-blowing experience, said Sunil Titto, a software professional settled in Pune. I saw the social media post and arrived in Sultan Bathery in the first week of December. There were two youngsters from Thrissur with me. We stayed awake through the night in turns, watching for the entry of elephants. Only some deer were spotted. It was cool and the weather was pleasant, he said. The scenic beauty of Vadakkanadu I have been cultivating paddy in my 4 acre farm land for the past four decades. In recent years we are unable to reap the fruits of our labour due to the increasing wild animal menace. Big herds of wild elephants enter the field and destroy the crop during night. The arrival of volunteers to guard the crop has been a big relief, said Jayamani, a farmer. Paul Mathews had moved an application in the High Court seeking direction to the forest department to step up vigil during the harvest season. As the department expressed helplessness citing lack of funds, he advised farmers to seek the help of volunteers to guard the crops. We have laid down strict guidelines for deployment of volunteers. Youngsters interested in helping the farmers should book the dates through a WhatsApp group and arrive at the spot before 5 am. They should climb atop the tree hut before dusk and should not get down before dawn break. They will not be allowed to lit fire or consume liquor. They should bring food and blankets. We will provide them with torch to keep watch over the fields. If the elephants arrive, they have to make noise and alert the farmers, said Paul Mathews. Wayanad has around 17,000 hectares of paddy fields which are surrounded by forest. There are hundreds of tree huts along the fringe areas and the farmers are planning to extend the project to more areas. After day long labour, we are not able to keep watch on the crops during night hours. So if some people volunteer to keep watch on the wild animals, it will be a big relief. We are not charging the volunteers for the night stay and will provide basic facilities, said Jayamani.
Max Healthcare Institute to invest Rs 1,000 cr to set up super speciality hospital in Pune
Max Healthcare will invest over Rs 1,000 crore to build a new 450-bed super speciality hospital in Pune. This facility in Yerawada will be commissioned within three years. It marks Max Healthcare's entry into Pune and will be its fourth hospital in Western India. The company aims to bring advanced medical care to the region.
Passenger traffic at Maharashtra airport rises over three years, led by Mumbai and Pune
Data underline Maharashtras growing air travel demand
Long-distance bus travel offers cleaner air than polluted cities in winter: Study
NEW DELHI: A new study by Respirer Living Sciences in collaboration with IntrCity SmartBus has found that long-distance bus travel during winter exposes passengers to significantly cleaner air compared to the severely polluted conditions in many north and central Indian cities . The study, conducted from December 7 to 14, 2025, covered 11 intercity routes across the country and is Indias first to measure real-time air quality inside long-distance buses. Its findings show that passengers spent up to 80% of their travel time breathing air with PM2.5 levels below 60 micrograms per cubic metre (g/m). Across most routes, around 6080% of the journey duration recorded PM2.5 levels under 60 g/m, indicating generally acceptable in-cabin air quality during transit. The analysis suggests that air filtration and in-cabin air systems play a crucial role in reducing passenger exposure to pollution, even while travelling through heavily polluted corridors in northern and central India. The study notes that while pollution spikes did occur, they were short-lived and intermittent. Overall, a substantial share of bus travel took place under low to moderate PM2.5 levels, offering a relatively cleaner breathing environment compared to outdoor city air during winter. Route-wise data showed particularly favourable conditions on sectors such as DelhiKanpur, PuneNagpur, PuneBangalore, DelhiLucknow, PathankotDelhi, DelhiKatra, and KatraDelhi, where PM2.5 levels remained below 60 g/m for more than 80% of the travel time. In contrast, the DelhiPathankot and LucknowDelhi routes recorded slightly higher exposure, with over 20% of travel time exceeding the 60 g/m threshold. Even on routes with relatively higher pollution, exposure to PM2.5 concentrations above 90 g/m was generally limited to a small portion of the journeyoften less than 1015% of total travel time. According to the study, these brief pollution peaks are likely linked to short-term external factors such as traffic congestion or localised pollution hotspots. Researchers said the findings provide a detailed picture of passenger exposure to particulate pollution during long-distance road travel and add a new dimension to discussions on mobility and public health in India. The study is the first publicly shared evidence of real-time air quality conditions inside long-distance buses in the country. As North India chokes, there can be no hiding 'behind the smokescreen of farm fires anymore'
Elections to the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will take place on January 15, 2026 and the counting will be held a day later
NCP (SP) aligning with Ajit Pawar's NCP would be like joining hands with BJP: Sena (UBT) leader Raut
MUMBAI: The NCP (SP) forging an alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation polls would be akin to joining hands with the BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Thursday. Talking to reporters, Raut said he will meet NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar and hold discussions on various issues, including any understanding between the two rival factions for the Pune civic body polls. Having an alliance with Ajit Pawar would be akin to joining hands with the BJP. Ajit Pawar is an agent of the BJP, and any truck with him will mean strengthening the BJP, Raut said in response to a question. The NCP and NCP (SP) have held talks about joining hands for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections. Earlier this week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had said that the BJP and the NCP won't have an alliance in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporations, and there will be a friendly fight between the two Mahayuti allies. Besides the BJP and NCP, the ruling Mahayuti also has the Shiv Sena, led by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, as a constituent. Raut said Pawar is positive about Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena coming together for the civic body polls. He said the NCP (SP) will ally with the Sena (UBT) and MNS in Nashik and Thane. Raut further claimed that Shiv Sena's udget for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls was about Rs 10,000 crore and that the party would give Rs 10 crore to each candidate, but did not provide any details to back the claim. Elections to the 29 municipal corporations in the state will take place on January 15, and the counting will be held a day later. '96 lakh fake voters added': Raj Thackeray questions EC ahead of Maharashtra local body polls
NCP (SP) aligning with Ajit Pawar's NCP would be like joining hands with BJP: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that an alliance between NCP (SP) and Ajit Pawar's NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation polls would be equivalent to joining hands with the BJP. Raut plans to discuss this and other issues with NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, emphasizing that aligning with Ajit Pawar would strengthen the BJP.
Kolhapurs Saee Jadhav Becomes First Woman Territorial Army Officer To Pass Out Of IMA
Pune, Dec 18: Saee Jadhav from Maharashtras Kolhapur has become the first woman Territorial Army officer to complete pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, breaking the institutions 93-year-old tradition of male-only officer training. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated her and said her achievement is an inspiring milestone that gives direction to the dreams of countless young girls across the country. Jadhav, 23, was commissioned as a Lieutenant during the Passing Out Parade of the 157th course held [] The post Kolhapurs Saee Jadhav Becomes First Woman Territorial Army Officer To Pass Out Of IMA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Worli police seized a Lamborghini after a viral video showed it exceeding 200 km/h on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, where the speed limit is 80 km/h. The car, registered in Haryana and owned by an Ahmedabad resident, was brought from Pune for examination. A case has been registered against the driver.
Four houses gutted in massive fire
Excelsior Correspondent BHADERWAH, Dec 17: In a major fire incident that erupted in Karal Mohalla locality of Puneja village here today, four residential houses belonging to Raj Mohd, Abdul Shakoor, Abdul Qayoom and Jaan Mohd were gutted. Click here to watch video Sources informed that the fire tenders could not reach the spot immediately though it was just 7 km from the town as the fire hit area was located at hill top 1 km away from motorable road. A.S.P [] The post Four houses gutted in massive fire appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak Makes Strategic Port Call at Chabahar, Iran
NEW DELHI: Marking the first-ever visit of an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship to the port of Chabahar ICGS Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, entered the Chabahar port in Islamic Republic of Iran. The ship is on a four-day visit from 16-19 December 2025 to Iran. Chabahar is a strategically placed deep-water port that offers India a direct maritime gateway to Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia. ICG on Wednesday said that the visit underscores Indias growing maritime engagement in the region and ability to provide secure supply lines to Afghanistan and Central Asia, aligned with Indias SAGAR & MAHASAGAR vision of secure, cooperative maritime engagements. The four-day visit of ICG Ship Sarthak to Chabahar reflects Indias commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, promoting a rules-based maritime order, and contributing to peace, stability, and sustainable development across the wider Indian Ocean Region and the Gulf, the force said. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) is Indias policy towards the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR) is Indias updated doctrine marking and evolution from IOR to a global maritime sphere. During the port call, ICG Ship Sarthak will engage in a wide range of professional and community-oriented activities with the Iranian Navy and other Iranian maritime agencies. These include courtesy calls and professional interactions, aimed at strengthening institutional linkages and enhancing mutual understanding in maritime safety and security. Key highlights of the port call, as per the ICG, include joint training activities focusing on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE), and Marine Pollution Response (MPR). A marine pollution response demonstration in Chabahar harbour, targeting oil spills and Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) spills, will be conducted to showcase coordinated response mechanisms. MRCC-to-MRCC coordination drills, a table-top exercise, and joint Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) drills will further enhance interoperability and operational preparedness between the two sides. In addition to professional engagements, the visit will feature sports fixtures and a beach walkathon, with the participation of embarked National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, aligning with the national Puneet Sagar Abhiyan to promote marine environmental awareness and coastal cleanliness. The port call at Chabahar follows the ships earlier visit to Kuwait, where ICG Ship Sarthak successfully interacted with the Kuwait Coast Guard, further highlighting the Indian Coast Guards expanding footprint and constructive engagement with regional maritime partners. Raised in February 1977 for surveillance in the Indian waters and 2.01 million square kilometres of Exclusive Economic Zone, the Indian Coast Guard, is India's auxiliary service for Maritime Law Enforcement, undertaking 'safety and protection' tasks in Indian waters. India, Iran MoU to develop Chabahar Port In 2015 India and Iran signed an inter-Governmental MoU regarding Indias participation in the development of the Chabahar Port in Iran. Iran's Chabahar port, located in the Sistan-Baluchistan Province on the south-eastern coast is a port of great strategic utility for India. It lies outside the Persian Gulf and is accessed from India's western coast. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, in July 2024 informed the Parliament that The Government of India has undertaken to develop the Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar, Iran by equipping and operating General Cargo and Container Terminal for a period of 10 years, as per the Long Term Main Contract, from the date of signing of the said Contract i.e., 13.05.2024. A total of Rs.400 Cr has been allocated from FY 2016-17 to FY 2023-24. The amount utilized so far for the development of Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar is Rs. 201.51 Cr, added Sonowal. The development of the Chabahar Port Project, as per the 2024 Year End Review of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 2024 is an India-Iran flagship project & the signing of the contact is a really important step in opening up the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to Central Asia.
Four houses gutted in fire in Bhaderwah, no casualty
Jammu Tawi, Dec 17: Four houses were gutted in a massive fire that broke out in Doda district, officials said on Wednesday. No casualty was reported in the incident, they said. The incident occurred at Karal Mohalla in Puneja village of Bhaderwah town, they said, adding that the houses that were damaged in the blaze [] The post Four houses gutted in fire in Bhaderwah, no casualty appeared first on Northlines .
Aviation Ivy Launches Free Career Guidance Platform for Aspiring Aviation Professionals
To address the growing need for unbiased career guidance, Aviation Ivy proudly announces its dedicated career counselling website. Aviation Ivy is designed for students and young professionals across India, seeking careers in aviation, hospitality, travel, or customer care. It is founded with the aim of providing free counselling to young aspirants and empowering them to make confident, well-informed career choices. Your Journey to a Confident Aviation Career Starts With increasing career options and limited guidance available, Aviation Ivy bridges this gap by offering expert-led personalised career counselling aligned with students interests and skills. Young students often struggle to identify the right path to achieve their goals. Aviation Ivy takes a transparent, student-first approach, offering services to help students focus on long-term career choices rather than follow job trends. It provides one-on-one counselling and training sessions, as well as detailed industry insights, all designed to help young aspirants gain clarity before committing time, energy, and resources to a particular career path. With presence across all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Agra, Lucknow, Noida, Dehradun, and Rishikesh; Aviation Ivy is now available to all people seeking reliable career guidance from industry experts, at no cost, and is committed to helping students discover their true potential. For more information, please visit - aviationivy.com
Sahyadri Set to Host Multi-Disciplinary Race
Lyfefit Arena will host the Casuarina AdventureX on February 78, 2026, at Casuarina Resort Park near Bhatghar, Pune. This multi-disciplinary expedition features the flagship 150 km Sahyadri Expedition, traversing cycling, running, hiking, and river crossings along historic trails linking Sinhagad, Rajgad, and Torna forts. The event caters to elite, intermediate, and amateur athletes, offering multiple race formats and categories. Emphasizing sustainability and local engagement, the race combines endurance sport with Maharashtras cultural heritage, attracting over 500 participants nationwide.
Bombay High Court rejects seven bail pleas in Pune luxury car hit-and-run evidence tampering case
The Bombay High Court noted that tampering with medical records mocked justice for victims; directs speedy trial and witness examination.
Woman gangraped after being lured with job offer in Maharashtra; 4 booked
Beed: A woman from Baramati in Pune district has allegedly been raped by three men in Maharashtras Beed district after being promised a job, police said. The alleged incident took place six months ago, they said, adding that a case was registered a few days back in this connection against four persons, including a woman. 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 .
Maharashtra: Woman gangraped after being lured with job offer in Beed
A woman from Pune district was allegedly gangraped in Maharashtras Beed after being lured with a job offer. Police have booked four accused, including a woman.
Mumbai Diary | Blood ties trump power politics in Pawar family
All in blood and family, uncle Ajit Pawar and nephew Rohit Pawar recently flew together in one private jet from Mumbai to Delhi for Sharad Pawars pre-birthday celebration. The duo stayed together, even travelling in one car. The Pawar family not only easily forgot the bitterness but also began to share the missing bond. Supriya Sule tried to rescue Ajit Pawars son, Parth, in the Pune land scam, claiming Parth is innocent and he cannot do anything wrong. Even senior Pawar remained silent on the issue. Ajit Pawar, in a private chat, also instructed his party members not to criticise senior Pawar or his family, indicating the chapters closed. Thackeray brothers share rare family moment Thackeray brothers, Uddhav and Raj, once again displayed public warmth. They appeared together with their sons, Aditya and Amit, at Dr Rahul Borudes wedding reception in Mumbai. Borude is Amit Thackerays brother-in-law. Amit recently married Shivani, the daughter of former Lokpal chairperson Justice Manikrao Khanwilkar. Dr Rahul is the son of noted bariatric surgeon Dr Sanjay Borude. The intimate yet high profile event displayed old family bonds. Aditya was seen playing with Amits son, Kiaan. Both families shared relaxed moments. The timing is crucial. With tough BMC elections ahead, this bonhomie will soon face a serious political test. Amit Shah checkmates Maharashtra BJP plans Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP president Ravindra Chavan were not keen to carry DCM Eknath Shinde into the local body polls. The leadership planned to cut Shinde to size and expand BJPs solo space. On CMs cue, Ravindra Chavan openly belittled Shinde. He said number two holds no value and hinted at a major post-poll shift. However, Shindes Delhi visit and meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah altered the script. State BJP was forced to backtrack. Shinde-led Shiv Sena was accepted as an active ally and offered respectable seats. Shah continues to keep Shinde in good humour, frustrating the state BJP. Sudhir Suryawanshi Our correspondent in Maharashtra suryawanshi.sudhir@gmail.com
Dense fog disrupts flights for second day; 131 services cancelled at Delhi airport
NEW DELHI: Dense fog led to flight cancellations across northern India for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, though the impact was less severe than on Monday. Disruptions are expected to continue on Wednesday as low-visibility conditions persist. At Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport alone, a total of 131 flights of various airlines were cancelled upto 9 pm on Wednesday, said a senior official. Due to low visibility, 52 departures and 79 arrivals have been cancelled, he said. On Tuesday, 228 domestic flights had been cancelled from IGIA At airports across the country, Indias largest domestic airport Indigo had cancelled 110 flights. Among them were flights from Delhi to Ahmedabad, Indore, Hyderabad, Jeddah, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Guwahati, reveals its website. Air India had cancelled 40 of its flights to and from Delhi airport. An Air India source aid the flights cancelled on Tuesday were pre-planned ones with passengers intimated about them. An Air India Express spokesperson said that four of its flights were cancelled. They were the routes from Delhi to Jaipur as well as Varanasi as well their return journeys. Spicejet as well as Akasa Air said none of their flights were impacted. Low visibility was the reason flights could not take-off. The minimum Runway Visual Range required for airplanes to take off is 125 metres. Flights can land when there is a visibility of 100 metres and hence most flights were able to land, said an official.
Bombay High Court denies bail to eight accused in Pune Porsche car hit-and-run case
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday denied bail to Vishal Agarwal, the father of the minor who was arrested in the Pune Porsche hit-and-run case for allegedly falsifying the medical and blood sample reports to save his minor son from the case. Vishal Agarwal's minor son had killed two Madhya Pradesh engineers in the accident. The high court also denied bail to the other seven accused in the Porches crash case, which includes Ashish Mittal, Aditya Sood, Arunkumar Singh, Ashpak Makandar, Dr Ajay Taware and Dr Shrihari Halnor. Dr Taware and Halnor are booked for replacing the blood samples of the prime accused and the other minor accused, who were sitting on the passenger seat at the time of the accident. Taware is the head of the Forensic Medicine Department, and Halnor is the Chief Medical Officer. Makandar is the middleman who connected Vishal with Taware and Halnor for swapping the blood samples. The accused were arrested under various provisions of the then Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act. A single-judge bench of Bombay High Court Justice Shyam Chandak passed an order stating that the offence against the accused was serious and there was a possibility of them tampering with evidence and influencing the witnesses in the case. The special public prosecutor for the state, Shishir Hiray, had argued that the accused fabricated the vital evidence in the case. He further highlighted the fact that the witnesses in the case are medical students, poor persons and can be easily threatened. He also opposed the bail application of the eight accused in this case. In the early hours of May 19, 2024, the juvenile was allegedly driving a Porsche at a very high speed in an inebriated state when the vehicle crashed into a bike, killing two software engineers Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta- in Punes Kalyani Nagar. In June this year, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to the mother of the minor accused, observing that she was behind bars for over 10 months. Last month, the SC confirmed the interim bail granted to her. In October 2024, another bench of the HC had denied the anticipatory bail plea of the father of the minor drivers friend and had observed that a strong prima facie case was made out against him for swapping blood samples. In June 2024, the Bombay HC had ordered the release of the minor accused, observing that custody or remand orders were passed in absolutely illegal and mechanical manner. The HC had ordered the minor to be kept under the supervision of the paternal aunt, who was tasked to ensure compliance with the directions issued by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) to rehabilitate the minor.
Estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are set to unite their Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS parties for upcoming civic polls in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Nashik. A formal announcement is expected next week, marking a significant political realignment after recent electoral setbacks. This alliance will contest elections in major cities, with local units deciding on tie-ups elsewhere.
Vishwakarma University hosts AI pre-summit on human capital in the AI era
Vishwakarma University hosted an AI Pre-Summit on Human Capital in the AI Era, collaborating with AICTE, Ministry of Electronics & IT, IndiaAI, CII, and Infosys. Held in Pune, the summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, and students to discuss AI-driven workforce transformation, skill development, curriculum redesign, and lifelong learning. Speakers emphasized human potential, ethical AI adoption, and collaboration between education and industry to strengthen Indias human capital, preparing the nation for inclusive growth and technological leadership in the AI era.
The affected flights were operating on routes connecting Hyderabad with major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Chennai and Madurai
Don't Travel At Night: Cognizant's Advisory After Leopard Sightings In Pune
IT major Cognizant has issued a safety advisory for its employees in Pune after reports of increased leopard movement in several parts of the city and surrounding areas, asking staff to exercise caution while commuting and on campus.
Pune Teen Stabbed To Death By Classmate At Coaching Centre In Pune
A 16-year-old boy was killed after a classmate allegedly attacked him with a knife inside a classroom at a coaching centre in Pune district on Monday, police said.
Class 10 student murdered inside coaching centre in Punes Rajgurunagar
The victim was allegedly attacked by his own friend, who slit his throat with a knife and fled the scene immediately after the assault. According to police officers, the accused allegedly also stabbed the victim in the neck and abdomen while both were seated on the same bench during a tuition class
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is among the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra to which elections will be held on January 15, Wednesday. The counting of votes is scheduled for January 16, Friday, the State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Monday. Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are among the other prominent civic bodies going to polls. He reportedly confirmed that the election code of conduct has now come into force in all 29 local bodies. As many as 2,869 seats in these municipal corporations will be up for grabs in these local bodies, where elections are due since early 2022. Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare said the nomination process will begin on December 23, Tuesday with candidates allowed to make their submissions for a week until December 30. Scrutiny of papers will be done on December 31, and January 2, Friday, will be the last date of withdrawal of nominations, he said. Symbol allocation and the final list of candidates will be published on January 3. Polling in the 29 municipal corporations spread across Maharashtra will take place on January 15 and votes will be counted the next day, news agency PTI quoted Waghmare as saying. He said these 29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), have 2,869 seats on offer and 3.48 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in these major urban centres of the state. After long and tiring political blame games and court battles, the Supreme Court had finally given the deadline of January 31 to conduct the polls, reported Marathi media. Full list of local bodies heading to polls: BMC Pune Municipal Corporation Nagpur Municipal Corporation Solapur Municipal Corporation Kolhapur Municipal Corporation Thane Municipal Corporation Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Nashik Municipal Corporation Aurangabad Municipal Corporation Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation Amravati Municipal Corporation New Mumbai Municipal Corporation NandedWaghala Municipal Corporation Ulhas Nagar Municipal Corporation Sangli-Miraj-Kupwara Municipal Corporation Malegaon Municipal Corporation Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation Akola Municipal Corporation Bhayander Municipal Corporation Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation Dhule Municipal Corporation Jalgaon Municipal Corporation Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Parbhani Municipal Corporation Chandrapur Municipal Corporation Latur Municipal Corporation Panvel Municipal Corporation Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation Jalna Municipal Corporation Dates to remember: Application submission window: December 2330, 2025 Application scrutiny: December 31, 2025 Last date for withdrawal of candidature: January 2, 2026 Election symbol allocation and release of final candidate list: January 3, 2026 Polling date: January 15, 2026 Counting of votes: January 16, 2026
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In a shocking incident, a class 10 student slit the throat of his classmate during a coaching class in Rajgurunagar, Ked taluk area of Pune, Maharashtra. The incident happened as the teacher in the coaching class was taking the class on Monday morning. The victim was taken to a hospital but died while undergoing treatment. The two students had reportedly been engaged in an argument for the past few days. The minor had arrived late to the class and sat behind the victim at around 8:30 and 8:45. He then proceeded to attack the boy and slit his throat. He also stabbed the boy in the stomach. The student then proceeded to flee the scene on a two-wheeler. Police had rushed to the spot to find the student covered in blood. Officials have not yet confirmed the cause and main motive for the attack. The father of the victim told ABP that his son had been attacked by the same boy and a group of his friends around three days ago. Locals say that the minors in the area were involved in gang activities. There have been reports of frequent incidents, including arguments and fights between students studying in the Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya and related private classes. This is not the first incident of students similarly attacking classmates. In November, a class 9 student in Pune attacked his classmate by slitting her throat with a broken bottle following a heated argument related to the school's annual day function. He had attacked the girl from behind, which resulted in a massive wound and bleeding. The juvenile offender was produced before the JJB and sent to an observation home.
Teenage boy killed in knife attack by classmate at Pune coaching centre
PUNE: A 16-year-old boy was killed after a classmate allegedly attacked him with a knife inside a classroom at a coaching centre in Pune district on Monday, police said. The attack was apparently the fallout of a previous dispute between the two boys, who were studying in Class 10, they said. The incident took place at a private coaching centre in Rajgurunagar, according to the police. A boy, who was carrying a knife, suddenly attacked a classmate inside a classroom at the coaching centre on Monday morning. The injured boy was rushed to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. A process is on to detain the accused boy, an official from Khed police station said. A primary investigation suggested there was some dispute between the two boys, he said. We are probing the exact reason behind the attack, the official said.
Pune Road Rage: Woman Suffers Serious Eye Injury After Bike-Borne Men Chase Car, Smash Windows
According to police, the incident occurred on December 6 when Puja Gupta, an HR professional, and her fianc were returning to Mumbai from Gaikwadnagar, Punawale.
Cold Wave Grips Pune As Single-Digit Lows Persist, IMD Predicts Chilly Monday
Pune sees minimum temps near 9C; IMD warns of cold wave in Telangana, Karnataka, and dense fog in North and Northeast India.
Reddys ton guides Andhra to thrilling win against Punjab
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India issues high alert for Jewish establishments after Sydney terror attack
The security agencies in India have sounded high alert across high-level alerts for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other metro cities warning of imminent threats to Jewish establishments during the festival period of Hanukkah following the terrorist attack in Australias Sydney, killing at least 12 people and injuring 29 others, including police officers, on Sunday. In the meantime, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the ghastly terrorist attack in Sydney. Conveying profound grief over the tragic incident, extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of India to the families who lost their loved ones. He affirmed that India stands in full solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of deep sorrow. Reiterating Indias unwavering position on the issue, the Prime Minister stated that India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and firmly supports the global fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism. In a post on X, Modi wrote: Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief. India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism. Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 14, 2025 Earlier today, two gunmen had opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Jewish religious event. According to witnesses, around 50 shots were fired as hundreds of people gathered on the beach for a seaside event to mark the beginning of the Jewish festival. Immediately after the tragic incident in Sydney, the security establishments have increased manpower across the Jewish establishments across the country. Based on specific intelligence inputs, security has been increased at specific places, said a senior IPS officer adding that alerts were sounded across the local police stations across India and accordingly security measures were taken. The officer also said that all the anti-terror units were asked to keep an eye on suspicious activities and are also on the lookout for suspected radicalised people who are planning to carry out such strikes. Alerts had already been issued for the Hanukkah period. These have now been reinforced across all metro cities, the officer said. Jewish establishments in India have been targeted in the past, most notably during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, when 175 people were killed in coordinated strikes carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. The assault on Nariman House (Chabad House) claimed the lives of seven people, including Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg, and remains a grim reminder of the vulnerability of Jewish targets. Threats to Israeli and Jewish interests have persisted since then. In 2012, the wife of the Israeli military attach was injured in a car bombing in New Delhi, which police linked to Iran. A blast outside the Israeli embassy in 2021 damaged vehicles, with Indian agencies identifying Irans IRGC Quds Force as responsible. In 2023, two men were arrested in Pune with explosives, drone equipment and images of Mumbais Chabad House on their phones, pointing to continued surveillance and planning of potential attacks on Jewish targets in India.
All India DAD volleyball tournament 2025 concludes in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The All India Defence Accounts Department (DAD) Volleyball Tournament2025 concluded in Bengaluru with the mens and womens final matches held at the Dravid Padukone Centre for Sports Excellence. The tournament was organised under the aegis of the Defence Accounts Sports Control Board (DASCB) and hosted by the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA), Bengaluru. The mens final witnessed an intense and high-quality contest, with PCDA (Army), Chandigarh emerging as champions. PCDA (Army), Jaipur finished as runners-up. The womens final was equally engaging, with PCDA (Officers), Pune clinching the championship title, while CGDA (Headquarters), Delhi secured the runner-up position. The closing ceremony was held at the Chopra Auditorium, ASC Centre, Bengaluru. K V R Murthi, Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts, and Maj Gen V T Mathew, AVSM, YSM, GOC, K&K Sub Area, graced the occasion as chief guests.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar delivered a gripping mix of action, drama and suspense.
90 pc of IndiGos flight operations have returned to normal: Union minister
Pune: About 90 percent of IndiGos flight operations have returned to normal, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said on Saturday. He was speaking to reporters in the city, where he attended the inauguration of the Pune Book Festival at Fergusson College. Asked about the recent crisis faced by carrier IndiGo, Mohol 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 .
World Record For Largest Display Of Posters Set In Pune
India has now surpassed the US to claim the record for the longest display of posters, said Guinness World Records adjudicator Swapnil Dangrikar
UP: Girl kidnapped, raped multiple times over 25 days; accused held
BALLIA: A man was arrested here for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old girl and taking her to Mumbai and Pune, where he raped her multiple times for around 25 days, police said on Saturday. The accused, Baburam (21) kidnapped the girl on November 14. Based on her fathers complaint, a case was registered against the accused, they said. Chitbaragaon Station Officer (SO) Dinesh Pathak said the minor was rescued from an area under the police station. She told police that Baburam kidnapped her and had taken her to Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra, where he raped her. Based on her statements, sections related to rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act have been added to the case, the officer said. The accused was arrested the accused on Friday near the Dharmapur intersection, and he was sent to jail after completing the necessary legal formalities, Superintendent of Police Omvir Singh said.
1.5 Lakh Crore Road Works Approved for Maharashtra: Gadkari
The Union minister said road works of Rs 50,000 crore have been approved for the Pune region, and construction will begin in the next three months
Road works of Rs 1.50 lakh crore have been approved for Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved road projects worth Rs 1.50 lakh crore for Maharashtra. These significant infrastructure developments are set to commence in the next three months and will be completed by 2026. Key projects include a new Pune-Sambhajinagar expressway and an elevated road in Pune.
Officials should have refused illegal registrations: Ajit Pawar amid son's land deal row
NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said officials responsible for registering documents should have refused to process agreements that were not permissible under the law and clearly informed the parties concerned about such limitations. His comments come against the backdrop of a notice issued by the deputy registrar to the firm of his son, Parth Pawar, seeking Rs 21 crore in stamp duty and penalties in connection with a controversial land deal in Pune. Recently, the Bombay High Court raised sharp questions regarding the police probe into the land deal, suggesting authorities might be shielding Parth Pawar by failing to name him in the FIR. Ajit Pawar sought to dispel perceptions stemming from a bill cleared by the legislative assembly on Friday, which empowers the revenue minister to hold hearings in contentious cases related to the IGR. Pawar said those who registered such documents were at fault, and officials should have exercised due diligence at the time of registration. The officials who received the documents for registration of a deal should have refused to register it. They should have clearly informed the parties that such an agreement cannot be processed, said the deputy chief minister. When asked about allegations that the bill was moved to protect Parth, who holds a 99 per cent equity stake in Amadea Enterprises LLP, Pawar reiterated that responsibility lay with the registering authorities. We are elected representatives in the House, and people have voted for us. We are free to take decisions or make amendments we find suitable, he said when asked about the intent behind the amendment. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said that under the earlier provision, complainants dissatisfied with decisions at the level of the IGR had to approach the High Court. After the amendment, such complainants can now approach the revenue minister, who will be authorised to hold hearings in these matters. He also stated that certain transactions have caused financial losses to the state exchequer, necessitating a more effective redressal mechanism. The sale of 40 acres of land in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area for Rs 300 crore to Amadea Enterprises LLP, in which Parth Pawar is a majority partner, came under scrutiny after it emerged that the plot belongs to the government and it could not be sold. The firm was also allegedly exempted from paying Rs 21 crore in stamp duty. A committee headed by the Joint Inspector General of Registration (IGR) had indicted Digvijay Patil (Parth Pawar's business partner and cousin), Sheetal Tejwani (who held the power of attorney on behalf of the land sellers), and sub-registrar Ravindra Taru. They were named in an FIR registered at a police station in Pune. Parth Pawar was not named as his name didn't appear on any document, a senior official had said.
Ajit Pawars comments came against the backdrop of a notice issued by the deputy registrar to the firm of his son, Parth Pawar
Land deal row: Revenue officials should have refused faulty registrations, says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said officials should have refused illegal land deal registrations, amid scrutiny of a Pune sale involving his sons firm. He denied a legislative amendment was meant to protect Parth Pawar, stressing accountability lay with registering authorities, not lawmakers.
Puri brothers shine at 63rd National Roller Skating Cship
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Leopard Moving Within Pune Airport Since April Tranquilised, Rescued
A male adult leopard that had been intermittently moving within the Pune Airport premises since late April has been darted and captured safely, forest officials said on Friday.
AI wont steal jobs, ours is last generation to have stable, long-term careers: Microsofts Chandok
MUMBAI, Dec 12: Tech giant Microsofts India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok on Friday said artificial intelligence will not steal jobs, asserting that the real pink slip is going to be refusal to learn. However, he said the widespread adoption of new-age technology will unbundle tasks, adding that ours is the last generation to enjoy stable, long-term careers. Will AI steal jobs? I dont think AI will steal jobs. It will dissect jobs. It will unbundle jobs, Chandok [] The post AI wont steal jobs, ours is last generation to have stable, long-term careers: Microsofts Chandok appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AI won't steal jobs, ours is last generation to have stable, long-term careers: Microsoft's Chandok
Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok believes artificial intelligence will transform jobs by unbundling tasks. He asserts that the refusal to learn is the real threat, not automation. Chandok suggests current generations are the last to experience stable, long-term careers.
Ajit Pawar's Son Parth To Pay Rs 21 Crore Stamp Duty In Pune Land Deal
The company had purchased the 40-acre plot in Pune's upscale Mundhwa area for around Rs 300 crore, despite its market value being a whopping Rs 1,804 crore.
Seven districts in Maharashtra saw 14,526 child deaths in three years: Govt
NAGPUR: Seven districts of Maharashtra recorded 14,526 child deaths over the past three years, Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar told the legislative assembly on Friday, citing government records. Abitkar shared the data in a written reply to a question raised by BJP legislator Sneha Dubey. According to the minister, between 2022-23 and 2024-25, Pune, Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Amravati, Akola and Yavatmal districts collectively reported 14,526 child deaths. The figure includes infants and children under five admitted to government facilities, as well as cases of severe malnutrition. The minister also said that 138 infant deaths have been recorded in the tribal-dominated Palghar district. Citing the state health department's data as of November 2025, Abitkar said 203 children were identified as suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and 2,666 from Moderate Acute Malnutrition. The proportion of underweight children was recorded at 0.23 per cent, while 1.48 per cent fell in the moderately underweight category. He also referred to the Sample Registration System 2022, released by the Registrar General of India, which estimated Maharashtra's neonatal mortality rate at 11 per 1,000 live births, lower than the national average of 23. Abitkar said the state government has adopted multiple measures under the Integrated Child Development Services programme to reduce malnutrition. These include regular health examinations, the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Amrut Aahar Yojana for pregnant women, targeted interventions for SAM children, the Nutrition Campaign, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and the Suposhit Maharashtra' initiative.
Leopard tranquilised, rescued from tunnel on Pune airport premises
PUNE : A male adult leopard that had been intermittently moving within the Pune Airport premises since late April has been darted and captured safely, forest officials said on Friday. The feline was captured following a multi-agency operation led by the Forest Department, in collaboration with RESQ Charitable Trust, the Indian Air Force and Pune Airport authorities, they said. The presence of the big cat was first confirmed on April 28. On November 19, the leopard was spotted once again. Forest officials said the wild animal utilised an extensive network of underground tunnels, dense vegetation and low-footfall zones within the airport premises to move in and out of the area. Given the vast and sensitive nature of the airport landscape, capture efforts posed challenges. Continuous monitoring was undertaken using camera traps, live cameras and trap cages, though the leopard avoided entering cages, officials said in a release. On December 4, officials were informed that the leopard had entered the underground tunnel network. Tunnel exits were then closed and more live surveillance cameras were installed to track its movement within the confined space. A 30-member team comprising personnel from the Forest Department, RESQ trust and the Indian Air Force guided the leopard into an approximately 80-foot-long tunnel, the release said. The leopard was then tranquilised by wildlife veterinarian Dr Gourav Mangla, it said. The leopard had damaged both live cameras, and I had to take a clean shot from a very difficult angle in a confined tunnel space. The successful darting was possible only because the teams held their positions calmly and executed the plan exactly as designed, said Dr Mangla. The leopard has since recovered and is currently housed at the Transit Treatment Centre at Bavdhan, Pune, for further observation and assessment. Mahadev Mohite, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Pune Division, said coordination among the various agencies led to the capture of the big cat. Officials said no human injuries occurred during the operation and that airport operations continued without disruption.
State sees cool mornings; Ahilyanagar records lowest temperature of 7.3 degrees
In the northern and western parts of the state, Nashik recorded a minimum of 7.8 degrees Celsius with 64 per cent relative humidity and no rainfall over the past 24 hours. Pune experienced a low of 8.3 degrees Celsius with 77 per cent humidity
Check your heart health at home with this cardiologist-approved simple step test
Cardiologist Dr. Puneet Verma shared a simple 3-minute step test to assess cardiovascular fitness. Participants step up and down on a 12-inch platform for three minutes, completing 72 steps. Immediately after, heart rate is measured; readings below 90-100 BPM for males/females respectively indicate a healthy heart, while higher rates suggest a need for medical consultation.
'Are Police Shielding Ajit Pawar's Son?': Bombay High Court Questions FIR In Pune Land Deal
The Bombay High Court has questioned the cops on why Parth Pawar, son of Ajit Pawar, was excluded from the FIR in the Pune land deal case.
NIA raids house in Hazaribagh over suspected terror links
RANCHI: Amid the investigation into the explosion near Red Fort in Delhi, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday raided the residence of a suspected terrorist, Shahnawaz Alam. The raids were conducted by a joint team of NIA and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), in Ansar Nagar, under the Pelawal police station area in Hazaribagh. According to sources, this action was taken based on information provided by a doctor who was previously arrested by the NIA. This operation is being conducted as part of an investigation into the network linked to suspected terrorist Shahnawaz Alam , who was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell in October 2023. The team is reportedly questioning people inside the house. Besides NIA and ATS, additional police forces have been deployed in the area. Officials refrained from sharing any information, looking at the sensitive nature of the operation. Meanwhile, the NIA team has recovered a printing machine from the house. The NIA believes that some kind of documents, posters or objectionable material were being printed there. Shahnawaz Alam, originally hailing from Hazaribagh, was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell in October 2023. Investigators suspect that his network may have tentacles in Jharkhand, making Thursdays raid strategically significant. Investigators are also revisiting the background of Shahnawaz, who had earlier been jailed in 2019 for robbery and theft. After securing bail in December 2020, he allegedly came into contact with ISIS handlers, eventually becoming a crucial figure in the Pune module case. Officials suspect that individuals associated with Shahnawaz may still be active in Jharkhand. Reportedly, Shahnawaz Alam alias Safiuzzama had received terrorist training in the forests of Pune. Based on fresh intelligence received in this case, the NIA team has raided his residences in Hazaribagh.
Maharashtra weather update: State wakes up to cold mornings, clear skies
In western Maharashtra, Pune and Baramati recorded cold mornings with minimum temperatures of 7.9 degrees Celsius and 7.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. Nasik registered 8.2 degrees Celsius, Satara 10.0 degrees Celsius
Mumbai: ED conducts 40 raids across India in ISIS-linked money-laundering probe
Officials said the searches were based on FIRs filed earlier by NIA and ATS related to an alleged criminal conspiracy involving members of an ISIS-inspired sleeper module operating in Pune. The ED action aims to verify suspected money flows, funding channels, and support networks connected to the accused
Pune shivers as winter deepens; further temperature dip expected
North winds bring sharp drop in temperature across Maharashtra, with Pune, Solapur under yellow alert and several districts set to witness chillier weather
The Bombay High Court questioned if the deputy chief minister's son was being protected in a controversial Pune land deal case, as he was not named in the FIR. Real estate businesswoman Sheetal Tejwani, arrested in connection with the deal, withdrew her pre-arrest bail plea. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the government would not protect anyone found guilty.
Bombay HC questions police role in 300-Crore Pune land deal, asks if it is shielding Ajit Pawars son
The Bombay High Court questioned if the police is shielding Deputy CM Ajit Pawars son in the 300-Crore land deal;businesswomanwithdraws anticipatory bail plea after court shows disinclination.
Pune Land Deal: Is police protecting deputy CM's son Parth? asks HC
The Bombay High Court questioned Pune police regarding the investigation into a land deal involving Parth Pawar. The court asked if the police were protecting the deputy CM's son. An FIR was filed against Amadea company, owned by Parth Pawar, for purchasing prime land at a significantly lower price.
Maharashtra: AIU siezes 2.29 kg of hydroponic marijuana at Pune Airport
In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Pune AIU seized 2.29 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 2.29 crore from a Bangkok passenger at the city airport, while the DRI dismantled a clandestine mephedrone factory in Wardha, seizing 128 kg of drugs worth Rs 192 crore and arresting three accused
Porsche car crash: Two Pune cops dismissed over lapses in investigation
The high-end luxury car allegedly driven by the minor under the influence of alcohol knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals, one of them a woman, in Pune`s Kalyani Nagar area in the wee hours of May 19, killing them
Pune land deal: Is police protecting Deputy CM's son Parth Pawar? asks HC
The Bombay High Court questioned the police regarding the investigation into a land deal involving Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The court asked if the police were protecting Pawar by not naming him in the FIR. A businesswoman accused in the case filed a pre-arrest bail plea. The land deal involved 40 acres in Pune.
Dairy investment fraud: ED raids 5 locations in Pune and Baramati
An ED officer said the searches focused on securing financial records, digital data and other evidence related to the suspected diversion of investor funds
500 kg of beef seized from car in Nashik; one arrested
According to the police, activists of the Bajrang Dal attempted to stop a car travelling towards Nashik from Ahilyanagar on the NashikPune national highway on Tuesday after receiving a tip-off. When the driver refused to halt, the activists chased the vehicle and intercepted it near Jetwannagar
Licences of 176 retailers, 39 wholesalers cancelled over substandard medicines: Maharashtra Minister
Maharashtras Food and Drug Administration Minister said 36 samples were tested at 10 locations across Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur divisions, of which 34 were found to be substandard
Baba Adhav: Grassroots Campaigner, Leader of Socially Oppressed Passes Away
An intrepid and committed social reformer and organiser of the urban working class, labourers, domestic workers, waste-pickers, Baba Adhav of the Ek Gaon Ek Panavtha (One Village One Water Source/Well), who challenged the caste system, died in Pune on Monday December 8.
Pune Land Scam Main Accused Sued Actor Ranbir Kapoor In 2018, Claims Activist
Shital Tejwani had claimed that Ranbir Kapoor evicted his tenants from his flat in Trump Tower in Pune without any prior notice.
Maharashtra is enduring its harshest winter in five years, with a significant increase in cold wave days. Pune experienced its chilliest morning on December 9th, with temperatures dipping to single digits across several weather stations. This prolonged cold spell is attributed to strong northerly winds and clear skies, allowing for rapid cooling.
The Divyang Wheelchair Cricket Associations Maharashtra Premier League 2025, for wheelchair cricket played its first tourney between December 3 and 5 at Andheri West. The teams were Mumbai Blasters, Nashik Eagles, Pune Hitters, Mumbai Raiders, Kolhapur Titans, and Pune Pacers. mid-days Nimesh Dave brings you the action from the ground
Davies Kollannur, a beacon of hope for transplant patients, dies at 57
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Davies Kollannur, who courageously altered the course of his life three times, has now sailed beyond the horizon for the final time. Davies who survived three life threatening ordeals- two kidney transplants and a battle with leukemia disease- stood as asymbol of resilience and hopefor thousands oftransplantpatients in Kerala. The man who lived with extraordinary courage, quietly slipped away on Monday night in Thrissur, following a sudden respiratory distress at 57. He left behind a legacy that still refuses to fade. A decorated transplant sportsman, Davies won a silver medal for India at the 2011 Sweden International Transplant Games in Badminton, followed by a bronze in singles and silver in doubles at the Durban International in South Africa in 2013. He was also a two time (2003, 2006) national championin Badminton in National Transplant Games.For thousands of transplant patients inKerala, Davies was not merely a survivor, he was proof that a broken body could still carry an unbroken will. His death arrived abruptly without warning as if knowing that any hint of danger would awaken his instinct to fight. He was active even on his last day. He spoke to me around 8 pm about how his day went, said his kindred soul Jayasree CG. After that the next thing I heard was that he was gone, she said.Davies was working as a transplant coordinator at Daya General Hospital in Thrissur. Born and raised in Villadom, Kolannur Veedu, Thrissur, Davies gow up with the cultural beat of the city, Pooram procession, decorated Elephants and temple- Church grounds. After graduation, he worked as an Assistant Manager in an Italian hotel in Pune for three years. Like many young Keralites, he later moved to Saudi Arabia, workIng as a Chief Cashier in a fashion retail outlet until the first tragedy struck him at the age 30 years,when his both kidneys failed. He was forced to return home and begin dialysis. Hemet Dr TT Paul, nephrologist at West Fort hospital in Thrissur who changed his course of life later. In the late 1990s dialysis facilities were scarce in Thrissur or Ernakulam, forcing patients to travel to Coimbatore or Chennai. Davies underwent nearly 300 dialysis sessions before receiving his transplant under Dr. TT Paul on August 25, 2001. At that time transplant recipients were advised to avoid physical exertion and lead a quiet life. As Davis began gaining weight, Dr. Paul urged him to resume exercise, rekindling his lost love for badminton. Doctor reassured him that he attached kidney will not fall off, if you play badminton. Davies took up the racket and never looked back. After winning gold medals at the National TransplantGames in 2003 and 2006, he stepped onto the international stage and brought home several medals in 2011 and 2013. Impressed by his spirit, Dr. Paul and the hospital authorities invited Davies to join the West Fort hospital as a transplant coordinator in 2003, using Davies and his positive energy to utilise. Life tested him again in 2014, when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He underwent chemotherapy at CMC Vellore and Amritha Hospital in Ernakulam without taking a single day leave, determined not to abandon the kidney patients who relied on him. Later an infection left him unconscious for 15 days in West Fort Hospital. On those nights Dr. Paul, who considered Davies a son, sat by bedside readingO Henry's 'Last Leaf'. He later told Davies's friends that perhaps words might succeedwhere medicine hadfaltered. In the short story, 'Last Leaf', when a young artist falls ill and thinks that she would die when the last leaf falls from anivy vine outside her window. Then to save her and from losing hope, her neighbour, a failed artist painted a realistic leaf on the wall. Though Davies came back to life, cancer and the treatment had caused him dearly as his body rejected the transplanted kidney. On 12 January, 2016 the second time surgery took place for organ transplantation. After his discharge from hospital he rejoined for work and resumed badminton. Davies and Dr. Paul had then started workingat Daya General Hospital. On December 8, 2025 he was active. still speaking to those who needed him. Hours later, he was gone, after a sudden collapse from respiratorydistress.If he had received even the faintest warning, Davies would have survived it, Jayasree said, her voice steady but heavy. He always fought back. On Tuesday, Dr. Paul sat alone in the St. Mary's Church, Ponganamkad waiting as he had done countless times in his homesforDavies with his gentle smile and humour. But for thousands whose lives he touched, Davies hasn't vanished.
Civil Aviation Ministry inspects 10 major airports after Indigo flight disruptions
NEW DELHI: Following widespread disruptions in Indigos flight operations, senior officers from the Civil Aviation Ministry began inspections at ten major airports across the country on Wednesday. The inspections, ordered by Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha, are expected to continue till Friday. The airports under review include Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Guwahati, Goa, and Thiruvananthapuram. Officers at the level of Deputy Secretary, Director, or Joint Secretary have been tasked with conducting a comprehensive assessment of on-ground operations. The inspections will cover flight delays and cancellations, airport congestion, queue management at check-in counters, security and boarding gates, status of information dissemination to passengers on delays and alternative arrangements. Officers will also review manpower availability for operational duties, staffing of airline help desks, and the provision of essential amenities such as drinking water. The Ministrys move comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise flight operations and ensure passenger convenience amid the recent operational crisis at Indigo.
Maharashtra to add 400 new GCCs in next 5 years
Maharashtra is set to significantly expand its Global Capability Centers. The state aims to establish 400 new GCCs within the next five years. This strategic move will bolster Maharashtra's standing as a premier GCC destination. Pune is identified as a key growth hub, with substantial infrastructure development underway to support this expansion.
India, Nepal DGMOs validate joint counter-terrorism exercise; reaffirm military ties
NEW DELHI: Underlining the significance of bilateral ties, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the Indian Army and Nepal Army jointly witnessed and validated the two-day Battalion-level Validation Exercise conducted as part of Exercise Suryakiran, marking the culmination of an intensive combined training cycle at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh. The validation exercise successfully demonstrated joint Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for counter-terrorism operations mandated under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The drills integrated a range of niche technologies including ISR and precision-targeting drones, advanced day/night weapon sights, AI-enabled surveillance feeds, unmanned operational and logistics platforms, and secure battlefield communication systems. The exercise highlighted seamless interoperability, synchronised mission planning, and coordinated execution of combined tactical operations in a CT (counterterrorism) environment at Battalion, Company, and small-team levels. Troops rehearsed intelligence-based surgical operations across complex terrains, including the employment of aerial insertion modes to enhance rapid-response capability. The Exercise started in 2011, and this was the XIXth edition of the series. Maj Gen Anup Jung Thapa and Lt Gen Manish Luthra are the DGMOs of Nepal and Indian Army, respectively. DGMO is responsible for planning, execution, and tracking of operations at the national level. Recognising the importance of shared security and humanitarian preparedness in the strategic Himalayan region, both DGMOs lauded the exercise for strengthening operational synergy, deepening mutual trust, and reinforcing the long-standing military brotherhood between the two armies. As a symbol of this enduring partnership, the DGMOs jointly planted a Tree of Friendship, reaffirming the timeless bonds and strategic cooperation between India and Nepal. The Suryakiran series of exercises stands as a powerful demonstration of unity, preparedness, and partnership for regional peace and stability. Deeper India-Nepal military ties The armies of the two countries, as reported earlier by The New Indian Express, share strong ties marked with unique traditions. The Chiefs of Army Staff of Nepal and India are honoured with the honorary ranks of General in each others armies. In November 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, was honoured with the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army. Ramchandra Paudel, President of Nepal, conferred the rank during a special ceremony at President House, Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu. Later in December, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, undertook a significant four-day official visit to India. During the visit, he was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army by Draupadi Murmu, President of India a unique and cherished tradition that further strengthens military ties. According to the Ministry of Defence, this special honour reflects he longstanding and exceptional bond between the Nepali and Indian armies, a tradition that dates back over 70 years and symbolises the close military cooperation between the two nations. Nepal army band set to enthral at Army Day parade in Pune
Major fire breaks out at Ramesh Dyeing building in Punes Sadashiv Peth
According to officials, the blaze began on the terrace and rapidly spread downward, sending thick plumes of smoke across adjoining lanes. People in nearby buildings rushed out as the situation intensified
18-year-old arrested for raping schoolgirl in Pune
The accused met the child on the road, offered to drop her to school on his motorcycle, but instead took her to a secluded spot where he sexually assaulted her and threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the matter
Fitness coach Anish Palesha challenges the widespread belief that long hours of cardio are the only route to fat loss. He emphasises that sustainable fat loss depends on regulating hormones, preserving muscle mass, and maintaining energy balance through a mix of Zone 2 cardio, circuit training, and strength training. His approach focuses on smart, structured training rather than exhausting the body, ensuring long-term and healthier results.
Symbiosis International University, through its Symbiosis Centre for Health Skills (SCHS), has partnered with Medtronic to launch the Symbiosis Medtronic Experience Centre, The TechKnow Verse, in Pune. The state-of-the-art facility offers hands-on cadaver training and advanced surgical technologies in neurosurgery, orthopedics, spine, and ENT. Designed as a continuous learning ecosystem, the Centre aims to enhance clinical skills, foster innovation, and strengthen academicindustry collaboration, ultimately improving patient outcomes and building Indias healthcare workforce.
Pune's NICMAR announces applications for its 2026 academic year will close on Dec 21
NICMAR Pune has announced that applications for its 2026 academic year will close on December 21, 2025, for its Pune, Hyderabad, and Delhi NCR campuses. The institute offers MBA, PGDM, M.Tech, and UG programs in Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project Management (CRIP). NICMAR integrates engineering fundamentals with management skills, preparing graduates for high-growth roles in EPC firms, developers, and consultancies. Early applicants benefit from preferred specialisations, interview preparation, and academic orientation. Apply at https://apply.nicmar.ac.in/.
Original documents recovered in Pune land deal scam linked to Ajit Pawars son
Police also recovered the original document pertaining to the PoA, which was given to Tejwani by 272 original watandars of the 40-acre land. The PoA authorised Tejwani to re-grant the mahar watan land in the name of the original land owners
