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Punes Metro Service from Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar Set to Launch on November 4
Punes long-awaited metro service will begin on November 4, connecting Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, enhancing daily commutes. Punes Metro Service from Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar Set to Launch on November 4
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PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Pune Metro Line-3 on Nov 4
Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 31 (IANS) In a major milestone for Pune city's public transport system, the long-awaited Pune Metro Line-3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar) will be inaugurated via videoconferencing by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Sunetra Ajit Pawar will grace the occasion as chief guests. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 AM at the Badminton Hall of the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Mhalunge-Balewadi. Actual passenger services on this line will commence at 6:00 AM on November 4, 2026. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority Commissioner, Dr Abhijit Chaudhari, told reporters on Saturday that Pune Metro Line-3 is a 23.203-kilometre fully elevated metro corridor, popularly known as Puneri Metro and the Pink Line. Originating at Maan, the route passes through Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi to connect with Shivajinagar, a major administrative and commercial hub of Pune. The total estimated cost of the project, including land acquisition and utility shifting, is Rs 8,313 crore. It has been executed on a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Central Governments 'National Metro Rail Policy, 2017'. As per the concession agreement with PMRDA, the project is being implemented by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through a joint venture between TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH. Out of the total 23 stations on this line, 17 stations will be opened to passengers starting November 3. Among these, seven stations will open with a single staircase operational. These include Station No. 1 (Maan), 2 (Maan-MIDC Circle Phase-2), 3 (Maan-Bus Depot), 5 (Hinjawadi Phase-2 Circle-1), 6 (Padmabhushan Chowk), 21 (College of Agriculture), and 23 (District and Sessions Court). The remaining ten stations will have both staircases open to commuters. These include Station No. 4 (Hinjawadi Phase-2 Circle-2), 7 (Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Hinjawadi), 8 (Hinjawadi Phase-1), 9 (Wakad Chowk), 10 (Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge), 11 (MITCON, Balewadi), 12 (R. K. Laxman Museum, Balewadi), 17 (Aundh), 18 (Sakal Nagar), and 19 (Savitribai Phule Pune University). Among the remaining six stations, work on Station Nos. 13 and 14 is in its final phase and will be completed by the end of November 2026. The remaining four stations (Nos. 15, 16, 20, and 22), along with their staircases, will be completed and commissioned in phases by January 2027. To ensure seamless onward travel after exiting the metro, multi-modal integration is being implemented. Dedicated pick-up and drop-off points are being set up right outside the stations for PMPML buses, rickshaws, app-based taxis (Ola, Uber), and e-bikes. Parking facilities for two-wheelers and four-wheelers are also being made available near metro stations to ensure safe vehicle parking. Priority has also been given to pedestrian and cyclist safety alongside road traffic. For this purpose, dedicated cycle tracks, wide footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and foot overbridges are being constructed. This will significantly help reduce traffic congestion, particularly in the Hinjawadi area, said Dr Chaudhari. The entire corridor has been inspected by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). Final safety approval was granted by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on July 23, 2026, for the first phase of 12.60 km from Maan (PMR-1) to R. K. Laxman Museum, Balewadi (PMR-12), and on September 23, 2026, for the section covering the remaining five stations. For station security, 350 personnel from the Maharashtra State Security Corporation (MSSC) have been deployed. An advanced passenger information system and ticketing system have been developed to assist commuters with trip planning, station navigation, and a hassle-free travel experience. A joint mobile app has been developed for passengers travelling on both Maha Metros existing lines and the newly launching Metro Line-3. Under this project, a total solar power generation capacity of 7.60 MW has been installed6.10 MW at metro stations and 1.50 MW at the car depot. This green energy will fulfil nearly 30% of the project's overall power requirements. All trains on Pune Metro Line-3 will be operated by around 100 women train pilots. Furthermore, about 50% of the total station staff, including station controllers, ticketing staff, and station attendants, will be women. Chaudhari stated that this initiative underlines a strong commitment to women empowerment, gender equality, and increasing female participation in modern transport. The project will help ease daily traffic congestion in Hinjawadi IT Park, Aundh, Baner, Balewadi, Mhalunge, Ganeshkhind Road, and Shivajinagar. Around 2 to 2.5 lakh citizens will use this metro service daily.
Pune Tragedy: Woman Jumps From 18th Floor With 6-Year-Old Son, Police Recover Note
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All Of Us Were Very Excited': Shubhangi Kulkarni Recalls Indias First Womens Test In 1976
ODI World Cup: Exactly fifty years after she walked out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for Indias first womens Test against the West Indies, Shubhangi Kulkarni still remembers how excited the dressing room was that morning. The match also marked the first international game played by India womens cricket team. All of us were very excited. We were all very young, mostly college-going girls around 17 or 18 years old. We were just getting exposed to international competition, and all of us were thrilled to be playing international matches, Shubhangi was quoted as saying by bcci.tv as Indian womens cricket marks its golden jubilee on Saturday. In that game, Shubhangi, a leg-spinner from Pune, became the third-youngest debutant in womens Test history at 17 years and 104 days. She took 5-48 in the first innings and finished the match with figures of 7-76. The squad had trained under former India batter Lala Amarnath, and the excitement came with a fair amount of self-belief. We had a camp before the series with Lala Amarnath, and then we played the West Indies team, which was known for having good fast bowlers. We thought our spinners were very good, and we were really looking forward to the competition. The first Test match was very memorable for me because I got five wickets. It was the first time I was bowling to international cricketers. I had just learned a few tricks and was trying them out, she added. The excitement turned to celebration in the fourth Test at Patnas Moin-ul-Haq Stadium. Shubhangi took 3-43 and 4-14 as India won a Test match for the first time. Her 23 wickets in the six-match series are still a joint record for the most in a womens Test series. The kind of response we got from the crowd was something we had never anticipated. After we won, the crowd response was so overwhelming that it took us a long time to get back to the hotel because the crowds wouldnt allow the bus to move. We kept signing autographs. Initially, people came out of curiosity just to see us play. But once they started watching, they appreciated our skills and realised that girls could play cricket too. It took people a lot of time to accept us playing the sport, recalled Shubhangi. For many players, she said, the first hurdle was at home, and the second was money. The biggest challenge for most girls was getting permission from home to play cricket. Parents were worried about the hard ball causing injuries, or that playing for long hours in the sun would make the girls dark. Another major challenge was funding. We had to spend money from our own pockets to travel for domestic events, often paying our own train fares. We stayed in dormitories and travelled in unreserved or second-class train compartments, sometimes carrying our own food to save money, she added. Shubhangis international career lasted 15 years. She played 17 consecutive Tests, the seventh-longest run in the format, and bowled 3,329 deliveries, ninth on the all-time list. She took 60 Test wickets with five five-wicket hauls, a joint world record, and her 16 stumpings are the second-most in womens Tests. She also took 38 ODI wickets at an economy rate of 3.49. Her best innings came on her captaincy debut against England at Collingham in 1986. With India at 105/5, she made a career-best 118 and added 106 for the eighth wicket with Minoti Desai, the fifth-highest eighth-wicket stand in womens Tests, as India reached 323. She received the Arjuna Award in 1985. Off the field, as honorary secretary of the Womens Cricket Association of India (WCAI), Shubhangi helped bring about its merger with the BCCI in 2006. She credited former BCCI president Sharad Pawar with making that happen. That is where things changed for womens cricket in India and that is when the girls started getting the facilities. Those were challenging times. But looking back at where we are today, it gives us a sense of satisfaction that what we did in the beginning has borne fruit. She credited ICC chairman Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, and the present board administration with speeding up the games growth, adding that todays players have support her generation could not have imagined. The facilities that the BCCI is providing to women cricketers are excellent now. If you compare it to our time, when we played on college grounds, club grounds, and uneven surfaces, today these girls are playing on top-class grounds, which significantly improves fielding and overall play. The facilities provided, such as state teams staying in four-star or five-star hotels and travelling by air, are a stark contrast to our struggles. The equal match fees and the central contracts that the girls are getting allow them to focus entirely on their game without worrying about finances. They are well-provided for, and the BCCIs support has completely transformed the sport. The most significant change has been the introduction of the Womens Premier League (WPL), which has opened up numerous opportunities for domestic players to play alongside international stars and learn from them in the dressing room, she said. India won their first ICC Womens ODI World Cup on November 2 last year, and Shubhangi said the title meant as much to former players as to the team. It was a dream come true for most of us former players because winning a World Cup is something we all wanted. Seeing this team achieve it gave me immense satisfaction. The team performed exceptionally well; they gave their 100% and never gave up. There were challenges, but they overcame them, making it a total team effort. The way they played, hats off to Harmanpreet and the entire team. Shubhangi further said she valued the way Harmanpreet Kaurs side has honoured the pioneers. It is very nice of the current players to appreciate and recognise the efforts of the earlier players. During our time, we played for the love and passion of the game. It felt like they truly valued all of that, and I am really proud that the team felt that way. She also recalled the contribution of the founders of the womens game in India: Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Pramila Bai Chavan and Chandra Tripathi. In 1973, when the organisation was formed and Mr Sharma registered it, he actually gave the girls a platform to play a sport and turn what had been a hobby into a national sport, she said. Looking ahead, Shubhangi signed off by welcoming Indias hosting of the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy in February 2027. I think the timing is absolutely right for hosting the first-ever Womens Champions Trophy. After winning the World Cup last year and then the match at Lords, I think we have the momentum, and this is the fastest-growing sport in India. She also recalled the contribution of the founders of the womens game in India: Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Pramila Bai Chavan and Chandra Tripathi. In 1973, when the organisation was formed and Mr Sharma registered it, he actually gave the girls a platform to play a sport and turn what had been a hobby into a national sport, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Revanth urges Centre to expedite Hyderabad-Pune bullet train
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4 FDA officials suspended over alleged unauthorised raids in Pune, 21 others to face inquiry
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Telangana CM urges Centre to expedite work on high-speed rail corridors
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to expedite work relating to the high-speed rail corridors announced for the state. The Chief Minister met the Union Minister in New Delhi and conveyed that the state government reviewed the proposals sent by the Centre regarding the HyderabadPune, HyderabadBengaluru, and HyderabadChennai corridors and submitted revised proposals with certain suggestions. The Chief Minister clarified during the meeting with the Union Minister at Rail Bhavan that the government has not yet initiated any land acquisition process for these three corridors. Stating that the land acquisition will commence only after the Central government approves the alignment, CM Revanth Reddy requested that the alignment process be completed as soon as possible. Immediate sanction of the new 130 km railway line between Vikarabad and Krishna was discussed in the meeting. The Chief Minister informed Ashwini Vaishnaw that large limestone deposits have been discovered near Tekalkode in the Vikarabad district, and that the state government has prepared plans to transform this region into a cement and textile hub. The Chief Minister explained to the Union Minister the importance of aligning a 'Regional Ring Rail' alongside the 360 km Regional Ring Road (RRR), which is currently being constructed around Hyderabad and the generation of significant employment opportunities. The Chief Minister also requested the immediate approval of several other railway lines: DornakalGadwal, KalwakurthyMacherla, KachegudaJaggayyapeta (250 km), PatancheruAdilabad (320 km), BodhanLatur (175 km), and the Akannapet bypass line (8 km). CM Revanth Reddy also appealed to the Centre to sanction a mega coaching and freight maintenance depot a prestigious project proposed by the South Central Railway be established at Anantaram village, near Mahabubabad. The Chief Minister brought to the Union Ministers attention that the state has already agreed to hand over 409 acres of land, which was required for the establishment of this depot, to the Railways. The CM requested him to expedite the granting of approvals for the mega freight maintenance depot. Minister Vivek Venkataswamy, MPs Dr Mallu Ravi, Vem Narendar Reddy, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Balram Naik, Gaddam Vamshi Krishna and Anil Kumar Yadav, State Advisor to the Government K. Ramakrishna Rao, HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed and Resident Commissioner of Telangana Bhavan, Advait Kumar Singh were also present.
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Rajan Acquitted In Bhosale Attack
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Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 30 (IANS) The Central Cyber Police Station has arrested Kiran Laxman Tamhane, a resident of Pune, Maharashtra, in connection with a digital arrest scam in which an elderly doctor couple from Jaipur was allegedly cheated of Rs 76 lakh. The accused was arrested in Thane and brought to Jaipur on a transit warrant. Four people have been arrested so far in the case. The fraudsters allegedly posed as officials of the police, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and National Investigation Agency (NIA), threatening the couple with arrest over alleged links to terrorist activities and money laundering. During the investigation, approximately Rs 50 lakh of the defrauded amount was traced to an ICICI Bank account belonging to Tamhane's company. The action was taken under the ongoing campaign against cybercrime, particularly digital arrest frauds, initiated on the directions of Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma. Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) Vijay Kumar Singh shared details of the investigation. According to the police, the complainant, a Jaipur resident, and his wife received a WhatsApp call from the fraudsters. Using different mobile numbers, the accused impersonated police officers and claimed that the couple's Aadhaar cards had been misused in connection with terrorist activities and large-scale financial crimes. They threatened the couple with arrest and warned that other family members could also face serious legal consequences. The fraudsters subsequently sent a forged NIA notice through WhatsApp and assured the couple that an NOC or security clearance certificate would be issued after a few days. They maintained continuous psychological pressure through WhatsApp voice and video calls, keeping the victims under constant surveillance. The couple was also forced to share details of their fixed deposits and photographs of official documents. Under pressure and acting on the fraudsters' instructions, the elderly couple liquidated their savings and transferred a total of Rs 76 lakh into multiple bank accounts. During the investigation, the cyber police analysed the WhatsApp numbers used by the accused, along with Call Detail Records (CDR), Customer Application Forms (CAF), IP Detail Records (IPDR) and bank account statements linked to suspicious mobile numbers. The investigation revealed that money deposited into one bank account was transferred through RTGS to another account on the same day and subsequently moved to a third account the following day. This established a chain of rapid financial transactions through which the defrauded money was allegedly routed across multiple accounts. Based on banking records, transaction trails and technical evidence, the police initially arrested three people from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Further investigation led the team to Kiran Laxman Tamhane, identified as the first beneficiary to receive a portion of the defrauded money. During interrogation, Tamhane reportedly disclosed that his company's ICICI Bank account, belonging to K.T. Multi Service Private Limited, had been used in the cyber fraud. Approximately Rs 50 lakh was deposited into the account before being transferred to other bank accounts. Police said Tamhane, in alleged collusion with Jigna Prathamesh Sawant (Rathod) and Anurag Maheshwari, facilitated the use of the company's bank account details, net banking credentials, including user ID and password, chequebooks and mobile SIM cards. According to the police, Tamhane claimed that he had shared the banking details after being offered investment opportunities in real estate and promised a commission on the profits. Investigators believe that the company's bank account and associated banking credentials were used to receive and transfer proceeds of the alleged cyber fraud. The cyber police are continuing their technical investigation, examining WhatsApp records, CDRs, CAF details, IPDR data and banking transactions to establish the complete money trail. The investigation is also focused on identifying the subsequent destinations of the defrauded money and other individuals involved in the network. The operation was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Inspector General of Police (Cyber Crime) Shantanu Kumar Singh and the leadership of Station House Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police Gajendra Sharma. The police team included Inspector Ajay Kumar and Constables Bhivaram and Sachchidanand.
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Bajaj Broking Introduces Commodity Trading with Tools for Analysis, Execution and Price Tracking
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 30: Bajaj Broking has added commodity trading to its digital platforms, expanding the range of markets available to its customers. The segment covers precious metals, energy, base metals and select agricultural commodities, with standard and mini contracts available across select categories. The offering includes contracts such as gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas, copper, aluminium, lead and zinc, alongside select agricultural commodities such as Kapas, cardamom and mentha oil. The availability of different contract sizes across select commodities gives users a choice of instruments based on their trading requirements. The platform also offers a commodity options chain with Greeks, which provide measures of an option's sensitivity to factors such as changes in the underlying price, volatility and time to expiry. Basket orders allow users to group multiple orders within a single basket for submission through the platform, simplifying the...
Tesla rolls out Halloween Mode for 'Model Y' in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Tesla India on Friday said it launched a new software update for Model Y and Model Y L vehicles that adds a range of Halloween-themed features, highlighting the company's over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities. According to the Elon Musk-backed firm, the update allows Tesla vehicles to receive new features and improvements remotely without requiring a visit to a service centre. Halloween Mode includes a ghost-themed vehicle avatar, Halloween sound effects, special lighting sequences, seasonal vehicle wraps and a themed lock sound, it said. The update also introduces a 'Trick or Treat Mode' which activates sound and lighting effects when visitors approach the vehicle. Other features include a photobooth function and a voice messaging feature that allows users to speak through the Tesla app and have the vehicle relay messages, the company said. Tesla said customers can experience the new features at its Experience Centres across India. The company currently operates those centres in Noida, Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai and has approved collision centres in Pune and Ahmedabad. Earlier in October, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a new version of the Roadster sports car with a prototype briefly lifting off the ground during a demonstration at a SpaceX facility in Texas. A post on X shared by Musk showed the vehicle navigating an elevated curved track before becoming airborne for a short distance and landing safely, drawing comparisons to a flying car. The showcase highlighted a specialised propulsion system that combines the electric vehicle platform with high-pressure air tanks and thruster technology. According to Tesla, the system can generate lift and improve vehicle dynamics through strategically placed thrusters that help control movement while off the ground. The test prompted enthusiastic reactions from company executives, who described it as evidence that flying-car technology is moving closer to reality. Tesla, however, did not provide a timeline for commercial deployment. Musk said the vehicle would remain practical for everyday use, although he acknowledged that road legality could depend on local regulations.
Siddhant Issar reveals father Puneet Issar's role in shaping his acting journey
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Actor Siddhant Issar has opened up about the important role his father, veteran actor Puneet Issar, has played in shaping his acting journey. Speaking to IANS, he shared how he has been learning from his father since childhood. Siddhant gained valuable guidance in areas such as Hindi, diction and speech, which he believes have given him an advantage in his profession. I have been learning from him since a young age. Whether it is Hindi, diction, speech. I got a lot of advantages, he said. Talking about his film Lohitaksha, the actor described his character as dark and shared that the film explores the negative impact of social media, particularly on the younger generation. Lohitaksha means the one who has blood in his eyes. It is the first Hindi film that is based in Odisha. I am playing the main protagonist and antagonist, he said. Describing the film's genre and storyline, Siddhant said it belongs to the psychological thriller space and draws on the lines of films such as Drishyam and Talaash. It is a very dark character. It is the first Hindi film that is based on the lines of the Drishyam and Talaash zones. It is a good film, he added. The actor further said that the film has been made keeping the Gen Z audience in mind and highlights how social media can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings. The film is made for Gen Z generation. Gen Z uses social media. For them, we have shown the negative side of social media. Because of social media, there are fights and misunderstandings. We have exposed all that. I think Gen Z will connect and relate to the film, he said. Siddhant played Shri Ram live before a humongous audience. He plays Ram in Ramayan Bhaim and Krishna in Mahabharata and has performed as Bhagwan Krishna in more than 200 shows. In the psychological crime thriller, Siddhant essays the role of a complicated and possessive husband. His character is a traditional romantic who stays away from social media and expresses his feelings through love letters.. Lohitaksha was released in theatres on October 23.
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Scorpion bite victim dies by suicide after RIMS row in Adilabad
Hyderabad: A 25-year-old man died by suicide over alleged mistreatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) after being bitten by a scorpion on Thursday, October 29. The deceased, Rahul, was working in Pune and had come home for Dasara. He was bitten by the scorpion on Thursday, after which he rushed to 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 .
The world of Mirzapur is back on streaming! After making its way to cinemas, Mirzapur: The Movie has arrived on Prime Video, bringing audiences back to the crime-ridden landscape of Purvanchal and its familiar power struggles. The streaming premiere also comes with a surprise for fans: an extended cut featuring never-before-seen scenes from the film. The film brings back the franchises popular characters, with Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and Divyenndu leading the cast. Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Mohit Malik, Sheeba Chaddha, Rajesh Tailang, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Gaur, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Sonal Chauhan, Anangsha Biswas, Shaji Chaudhary, Satendra Soni, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Sushant Singh also feature in pivotal roles. Set in the timeline of Season 1, the film explores an untold story within the Mirzapur universe. From Purvanchal to the registan, the battle for the throne takes an unexpected turn, bringing back the rivalries and confrontations that have been central to the franchise. The extended cut adds another layer to the streaming release, offering viewers previously unseen footage. Speaking about the films arrival on Prime Video, director Gurmmeet Singh said, With Mirzapur: The Movie, the idea was to take a world that audiences know so well and explore how it could unfold on a larger canvas. As a director, it was exciting to approach these characters in a new way while staying true to the grit and intensity that define Mirzapur. The world of Mirzapur has always received immense love from audiences, and as the film premieres on Prime Video, I'm excited for even more viewers to experience it. As a surprise for fans, the film also features an extended cut with never-before-seen scenes, giving audiences more to discover in a world they have always loved. Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar added, The love that audiences have shown Mirzapur over the years, and the connection they have with its characters, has been incredibly special to us. Taking the franchise to the big screen was a new experience for us, and we're happy to see the film receive so much love. As it now makes its way to OTT, we hope it reaches even more people and gives fans another chance to revisit the world of Mirzapur. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) Manish Menghani, Director and Head of SVOD Content Acquisition, Prime Video India, said, Mirzapur has grown far beyond a series to become a cultural phenomenon, with its characters, dialogues, and moments finding a lasting place in popular culture. Taking this much-loved world to cinemas was an exciting new chapter for the franchise, and the response from audiences reaffirmed the deep connection they have formed with it. With Mirzapur: The Movie now streaming on Prime Video, fans can return to the world they know and love, reunite with their favorite characters, and relive the bhaukaal that made it such a phenomenon. It is this passionate and ever-growing fandom that has been paramount to Mirzapur's journey, and we are delighted to bring the film back home to millions of fans who have made it their own. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. Written by Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment. Also Read: Ali Fazal gets emotional as Mirzapur receives praises as the most-watched show: Guddu Pandit has given me so much as an actor
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INSIGHT - The Mind Clinic Integrates Nihilent's Emoscape Emotion AI Platform into Clinical Practice
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: INSIGHT - The Mind Clinic, Pune, has integrated Emoscape, Nihilent's medical-grade Emotion AI platform, into its clinical practice to enhance the objectivity of detecting patients' emotional states and enable more informed and personalised patient care. Led by Dr. Hamza Hussain, Founder of INSIGHT - The Mind Clinic and HOD, Mental Health at Ruby Hospital, Pune, the initiative brings AI-based emotion assessment into the clinic's existing psychiatric and psychological assessment processes.
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Pimpri Chinchwad University offered 100% scholarships to 8 Northeast students
Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune, has announced eight special scholarships offering a 100 per cent tuition fee waiver to one meritorious student from each of the eight Northeastern states, opening up opportunities for talented youth from the region to pursue higher education. According to a press release issued by the university on Wednesday, students from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim can apply for the scholarships, subject to the university's eligibility criteria. Applicants must have secured a minimum of 85 per cent marks in their qualifying examination. The initiative by the Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust (PCET) aims to make quality higher education more accessible to deserving students and equip them with skills to build successful careers and contribute to the development of their home states. Viewing education as key to empowerment, Girish Desai, Executive Director, PCET said,
Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Bhut grab eight-fors as Mumbai, Saurashtra register big wins
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
INSIGHT The Mind Clinic Integrates Nihilents Emoscape Emotion AI Platform into Clinical Practice
(L to R) Sandeep Pendurkar, Business Director, Nihilent Limited, with Dr. Hamza Hussain, Founder, INSIGHT The Mind Clinic, and HOD, Mental Health, Ruby Hospital, Pune. Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October
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Delhi Smash Record 262 As Tanisha Singh Produces T20 Masterclass
Delhi rewrote the record books by piling up 262/6 against Hyderabad in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy league stage match in Pune, which is now the highest total ever made by a women's team in domestic T20 cricket games.
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Delhi rewrite record books by posting highest total in domestic women's T20 games
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi rewrote the record books by piling up 262/6 against Hyderabad in the Senior Womens T20 Trophy league stage match in Pune, which is now the highest total ever made by a womens team in domestic T20 cricket games. The total eclipsed the previous best score of 257/2 by Goa against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2019/20 season. Delhis 262/6, coming at the MCA Ground 2, Gahunje, is also the 11th-highest in all womens T20 cricket, with the ten scores above it all coming in T20Is. The record effort was built around a blistering century from opener Tanisha Singh, who struck 119 off just 47 balls in a whirlwind knock laced with 25 fours and a six. The 23-year-old reached her hundred in 38 balls, the joint third-fastest in womens T20s, matching West Indies batter Deandra Dottins effort against South Africa in 2010. Only Indias Kiran Navgire (34 balls) and former New Zealand captain Sophie Devine (36 balls) have got to the three-figure mark quicker. Delhi lost opener Vanshika Lila early, but Tanisha and India batters Priya Punia took the attack to the Hyderabad bowlers by adding 160 runs off just 66 balls to take the side past 175. Punia made 59 off 28 balls, and Shweta Sehrawat came in to smash 26 off eight deliveries, including three sixes, to push the total past 200. Tanisha was eventually bowled by G Trisha. Late contributions from Nazma Khan (11), Deeksha Sharma (15 not out) and captain Soni Yadav, who made 15 not out, carried Delhi to the record score. Vanka Pooja was the only Hyderabad bowler to escape punishment, returning figures of 4-32 from her four overs, while each of the other seven bowlers conceded at least 11 runs an over. Trisha gave Hyderabad a brisk start in reply and top-scored with 80 off 52 balls, but the chase never threatened Delhis majestic total. Captain Pranavi Chandra was the only other batter to get past 20, as Hyderabad finished at 154/8, and lost by 108 runs. The match came a day after the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, where Shweta and Bharti Rawal were signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh and Nazma was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10 lakh.
India, Thailand discuss strengthening ties in trade, commerce and investment
Digital Desk | Bangkok, Oct 29 (IANS) India and Thailand on Thursday held discussions on further strengthening ties in various sectors, including trade, commerce and investment. The discussions were held between India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, and Deputy Permanent Secretary in Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sirilak Niyom, on Thursday. Ambassador Puneet Agrawal met Ms. Sirilak Niyom, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 29 Oct. They discussed a range of issues aimed at further strengthening IndiaThailand relations, including trade, commerce and investment, the Indian Embassy in Thailand posted on X. On Tuesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with Thailand's Senate President, Mongkol Surasajja, in New Delhi and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across trade, tourism, education, defence, Ayurveda, and Yoga. During the meeting, Birla and Surasajja explored deeper parliamentary cooperation, sharing best practices and collaboration in counterterrorism, disaster management and international affairs, including within the BRICS framework, to advance shared priorities of both nations and peoples welfare. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was also present during the meeting. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Complex in Parliament House in New Delhi on October 26-27. Delighted to meet H.E. Mr. Mongkol Surasajja, President of the Senate of Thailand, and reaffirmed the enduring friendship between India and Thailand, rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilisational ties. We discussed strengthening cooperation in trade, tourism, education, defence, Ayurveda and Yoga, with Indias Act East Policy providing fresh impetus to our partnership, Birla posted on X. We also explored deeper parliamentary cooperation, sharing best practices and collaboration in counterterrorism, disaster management and international affairs, including within the BRICS framework, to advance our shared priorities and peoples welfare, he added. On October 26, Puneet Agrawal called on Thailand's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sarun Charoensuwan, with discussions focussed on further strengthening Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation in the areas of mutual interest. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Thailand stated, Ambassador Puneet Agrawal paid a courtesy call on Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand HE Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan. Discussions focussed on further strengthening the India-Thailand Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation in the areas of mutual interest. On October 20, Puneet Agrawal called on Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha, with discussions focussed on further strengthening cooperation between air forces of two nations through bilateral exercises, joint operations and training programmes.
