Maharashtra Food Body Suspends 30 Licenses, Seizes Stock Worth A Crore
An FDA statement on Monday said licences or registration certificates of 13 establishments in Mumbai, six in Konkan division, eight in Pune division and three in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division were suspended.
MPSC postpones three major exams amid re-evaluation of State Services Mains 2025
Maha CM clears Rs 1,800 crore plan for ChakanHinjawadi
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday granted in-principle approval for an integrated infrastructure development plan to ease traffic congestion, improve road networks, and strengthen stormwater drainage systems in the Chakan and Hinjawadi industrial areas. Under the initiative, projects worth Rs 1,400 crore have been sanctioned for Chakan, alongside a dedicated Rs 426.54 crore framework for Hinjawadi. Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi said execution is scheduled to begin in December to ensure timely completion, with the primary goal of improving traffic flow and drainage capacity before the next monsoon season. CM Fadnavis directed the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), Public Works Department (PWD), Zilla Parishad and allied agencies to pool resources and work in synergy. The administration will consolidate funding and logistics to overhaul roads, public utilities and drainage infrastructure. Encroachments along 78 km of natural streams have restricted water flow. The plan includes clearing streams, constructing roadside drains, increasing culvert discharge capacity and setting up water retention facilities. With 7080 per cent of encroachments already removed, the remaining will be cleared in phases. The target is to restore all natural drainage routes by June 2027, alongside building 38 km of roadside stormwater drains. After analysing Chakans 498 km road network, the team selected 75 km of high-priority roads for immediate upgrading. These stretches will feature pedestrian walkways, improved drainage and safety infrastructure. Work will use existing right-of-way space by removing encroachments, avoiding fresh land acquisition. The project will also provide for underground utility ducts. To reduce accident risks, upgraded roads will include footpaths, safe crossing zones and traffic management systems. Pedestrian facilities will also be incorporated into the upcoming National Highway flyover. To curb congestion, 500 additional buses will be introduced along key commuter routes. Six major intersections will undergo scientific redesign and be equipped with AI-driven traffic signals, CCTV cameras, radars, ANPR systems, and a centralised command centre. MIDC has designated five parking facilities to tackle unauthorised roadside parking by heavy goods vehicles. Private sector participation and local industrial support will fund beautification of medians, public toilets, and bus shelters. The Chakan industrial water supply network is targeted for completion by 2027, with management shifting to the Maharashtra Jeevan Authority (MJP). A new 100 MVA power substation will break ground in December. A centralised waste processing facility will handle garbage from 14 villages and two municipal councils under PMRDA oversight. An AI-powered Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) and Command & Control Centre will oversee traffic regulation across Chakan, Talegaon and Hinjawadi. To support local traffic police, 100 personnel from the Maharashtra Security Force (MSF) will be deployed in Chakan starting October 1. For Hinjawadi, Rs 426 crore has been approved to mitigate severe traffic congestion. Six acres of land have been allocated to address power supply issues, and 100 MSF personnel will be deployed for traffic control. Waste management services will be streamlined through the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) or Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).
Pune police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl
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Maharashtra: Accused arrested for sexual assault of 12-year old girl in Pune
Pune Police have arrested the accused in the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, police said on Monday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 4) Chilumula Rajnikant said that the case came to light on September 22, when a doctor alerted police. We received a call from a doctor on September 22. A woman had visited the doctor accompanied by her 12-year-old daughter. Upon examination, the doctor suspected a case of sexual assault. The police were immediately informed; we brought the mother and daughter to the station to gather details, he told ANI. After recording thier statements, police registered a case under Section 74 of the BNS and the POCSO Act. We arrested the accused the following morning and produced him before the court, he said. According to police, the court inquired whether an incident of sexual assault had occurred and directed that a medical examination be conducted. We immediately sent the victim for a medical checkup. Three days later, we received the medica...
Maha: Pune growth hub strategy targets $200 bn economy, 20 lakh jobs
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) A comprehensive master plan for the holistic development of the Pune Economic Region was presented to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday during a high-level meeting. Formulated under NITI Aayogs Growth Hub initiative, the plan sets an ambitious target to elevate Punes economy to $200220 billion by 2036. The blueprint outlines 58 priority projects, an estimated investment of Rs 910 lakh crore, and the creation of 1520 lakh additional jobs. The vision centres on enhancing public transit, providing affordable housing, and preserving the environment. Currently, Pune contributes 1112 per cent to Maharashtras overall income, with a real economic growth rate of 66.5 per cent. The strategy aims to accelerate this to 10 per cent annually. In alignment with the states vision to build a $5 trillion economy by 2047, the Pune Growth Hub proposes expanding the regions economy from $68 billion in FY 202526 to $200220 billion by FY 203536. The region is home to around 15 million residents. The framework focuses on sustainable, inclusive growth and positions Pune among Asias most liveable metropolitan areas. Six core sectors have been identified: manufacturing, electric vehicles (EV), engineering goods, defence, robotics/drones, electronics/semiconductors, and biotechnology. Key proposals include EV and mobility hubs, high-tech engineering parks, defence technology centres, and AI/Global Capability Centres (GCCs), expected to generate 4-5 lakh high-tech jobs. The plan also aims to expand the local startup count beyond 10,000 and upskill 1.5-2 lakh professionals in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Pune currently has 56 lakh jobs, with projections of 74-76 lakh jobs over the next decade, representing 12-20 lakh net additional opportunities across manufacturing, services, healthcare, education, tourism, agro-processing, and logistics. Tourism development will focus on six thematic circuits, including the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort Circuit (Shivneri, Lohagad, Rajgad, Sinhagad), Pawna and Bhatghar water tourism hubs, Junnar Leopard Safari, a 600 km Sahyadri trekking trail, health and wellness corridors, and entertainment centres. Public transit usage is targeted to rise from 13 per cent to 50 per cent of daily trips. Plans include extending the Pune Metro to 250 km, adding 12,00014,000 buses, developing six multimodal transport hubs, 11 rail projects, and 13 major road expansions. Housing plans involve relocating and rehabilitating 90 per cent of eligible slum dwellers by 2036 and constructing 45 lakh affordable homes, including 1 lakh hostel units for industrial workers. Policy updates will cover semiconductors, industrial housing, MSME development, and tourism. Three bodies will oversee execution: a Governing Council chaired by the Chief Minister, a State Steering Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary, and a Pune Growth Hub Steering Committee with PMRDAs Project Management Cell. The planning process began on August 1, 2025, under NITI Aayogs Growth Hub initiative. NITI Aayog, the Government of Maharashtra, and the Pune International Centre (PIC) jointly drafted it, covering jurisdictions under PMC, PCMC, and PMRDA.
Pune's Chakan, Hinjewadi to get Rs 1,826 cr infrastructure push
Officials said work on several projects is expected to begin from December, with the administration aiming to improve traffic management and stormwater drainage in Chakan before the next monsoon
Maha Congress stages agitation against Gyanesh Kumar
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Monday launched massive demonstrations across all district collectorates, demanding the dismissal and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The party accused him of undermining democratic institutions and manipulating voter rolls to benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Congress leaders described Gyanesh Kumar as a stain on democracy and submitted memorandums outlining grievances to district collectors. The protests featured creative forms of dissent: in Amravati, protesters paraded an effigy of the CEC on a donkey before destroying it; in Thane, demonstrators forced an effigy to do sit-ups (uthak-baithak) as punishment. Large rallies were also held in Pune, Kolhapur, Solapur, Nashik, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Chandrapur, Nanded, Latur, Beed, and across the Konkan and North Maharashtra regions. Senior Congress leaders led protests in several districts: Satej Patil in Kolhapur, Praniti Shinde in Solapur, Yashomati Thakur and Balwant Wankhede in Amravati, Kalyan Kale in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Pratibha Dhanorkar in Chandrapur, Ravindra Chavan in Nanded, Shivaji Kalge in Latur, and Kumar Ketkar in Thane. Addressing gatherings, the Congress reiterated allegations earlier raised by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, about vote theft. The party claimed that over 13 crore voters nationwide, including more than 3 crore in Maharashtra, were arbitrarily removed from electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. It further alleged that 47 lakh untraceable voters were added to Maharashtras rolls ahead of the 2024 assembly polls. Congress spokespersons highlighted reported written dissent from two Election Commissioners over procedural deviations by the CEC, saying it validated their charges of bias. Leaders warned that the agitation would escalate into a national movement unless action were taken against Gyanesh Kumar.
Marathi reality show star held for assaulting ex-hospital chief over Rs 5 lakh demand
Water-starved for 25 years, Tulshi shows its anger through 'Village for Sale' poster
25th Edition of Cost Congress to Convene Global Industry Leaders in Pune, Focusing on Indias Competitiveness Agenda
Pune techie dies by suicide months after marriage; husband, in-laws held over 'dowry demand'
Housing sales rise 3% to over 1 lakh units across top seven cities in Q3: Anarock
Housing sales in India's major cities rose by 3 percent during the July to September quarter of 2026. Overall sales in value terms increased by 2 percent compared to the previous year. Notably, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Bengaluru showed significant growth in sales. However, declines were observed in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata during the same period.
Sri Lanka Tourism Takes Its Destination Wedding Story to Hyderabad, Surat, Pune
Sri Lankas proposition is strengthened by experienced wedding planners and hospitality professionals who bring together venues, dcor, catering, entertainment, photography, transport, guest management
23-Year-Old Pune Techie Dies By Suicide, Family Alleges Dowry Harassment
Victim's family spent around Rs 45 lakh on the wedding and gave 10 tolas of gold. However, they alleged that despite this, her husband and in-laws continued to demand an additional Rs 5 lakh for the purchase of a car.
India office leasing rises 7 pc to 54.4 million sq ft in Jan-Sep: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Office space leasing across India's top seven markets rose 7 per cent year-on-year to 54.4 million square feet in the first nine months of 2026 because of sustained occupier expansion, demand from global capability centres and growing uptake by flexible workspace operators, a report showed on Monday. According to a report by property consultant Colliers, Grade A office demand in the third quarter reached 18.7 million sq ft, a record high for a third quarter in recent years and 7 per cent higher than the previous quarter. The demand was also up 9 per cent from a year earlier, it added. City-wise, Bengaluru led leasing activity during January-September with 15.7 million sq ft, accounting for 29 per cent of total demand, while Hyderabad followed with 9.4 million sq ft, up 47 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR recorded 8.3 million sq ft of leasing during the period. Mumbai, Pune and Chennai saw demand of 7.1 million sq ft, 6.9 million sq ft and 6 million sq ft, respectively. Moreover, five of the seven markets recorded annual growth in leasing during the nine-month period, according to the report. The report further noted that annual office transactions across the major markets could reach 75-80 million sq ft in 2026. With cumulative Grade A space uptake already at 54.4 million sq ft, and demand prospects looking strong in the final quarter, we are well poised for a stronger 2026, said Arpit Mehrotra, managing director, office services, Colliers India. In addition, flex space leasing continued to gain momentum, rising 37 per cent year-on-year to 12.6 million sq ft in the first nine months. Apart from that, conventional leasing was largely unchanged at 41.8 million sq ft. Technology companies accounted for nearly 16 million sq ft, followed by banking, financial services and insurance firms and engineering and manufacturing companies. Meanwhile, new office supply rose marginally to 41.7 million sq ft in January-September. However, overall vacancy stood at around 16 per cent at the end of the third quarter, Colliers said.
MPSC aspirants defer Pune stir to October 2 after police nod; CM meeting likely before protest
Police issued notices to student representatives and administrators of Telegram groups used by MPSC aspirants, warning them against organising or encouraging an unauthorised agitation.
Pune Ganesh immersion procession stretches beyond 33 hours
Punes iconic procession stretched into a second day amid massive crowds, loud music and delays
Police Uncover Gang Targeting Devotees During Ganapati Immersion in Pune, 15 Arrested
Pune police arrest 15 suspects for theft during Ganapati immersion, recovering valuables worth 35 lakh in a swift operation. Police Uncover Gang Targeting Devotees During Ganapati Immersion in Pune, 15 Arrested
Education in Ireland Fair on October 4
Pawar writes to CM, demands special session, Rs1 lakh per hectare for farmers
Alandi civic body collects 7k idols as residents support efforts to keep Indrayani clean
11 from Malegaon arrested for stealing cellphones during immersion procession
Car crashes into railings after driver hits bike, 7 injured
Remove festive advertising material in 48hrs: Civic group to PMC
Cybercrook dupes woman of Rs8L on word of marriage
On World Rivers Day, Punes river movement seek a Mula-Mutha reconnect
Delays in Punes Sadhu Vaswani bridge project leave residents trapped
Woman hides 14L jewellery, stages burglary to stop husband from selling it
Wadgaon Sheri residents march against plastic bags, seek stricter PMC action
VBAs Prakash Ambedkar questions LoP Rahul Gandhi over lack of united opposition protest in ECI issue
Homebuyer wins case against Pune builder: MahaRERA orders compensation over payment of 39.15 lakh
MahaRERA dismissed a builder's excuse for delaying flat possession in Pune, ruling in favour of the homebuyer. The builder's claims of government changes causing delays were proven invalid.
Technology Must Be Owned In India: Samtel CEO On Viksit Bharat Goal
Samtel Avionics CEO Puneet Kora said that India needs to do more than just manufacture defence equipment.
Pune youth killed, body dumped in Beed; two friends arrested
The accused visited the house of Abhishek Namdev Karkambe (23) at Shikrapur in Pune district, took him along on the pretext of an outing and then allegedly strangled him to death, a police official said
Pune man strangled to death by friends, body dumped in Beed; 2 arrested
Uttaradi math seer injured in accident; math clarifies he is out of danger
An SUV carrying the seer met with an accident near the Water Park on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway while he was traveling from Dharwad to Savanur in Haveri district
Time And Tide for Akkasaheb Maharaj Trophy
Time And Tide will be bidding for his 17th career win on Sunday at Pune
Man assaulted, robbed by two brothers in Maharashtra's Daund
Digital Desk | Pune, Sep 27 (IANS) A 29-year-old man was assaulted and robbed in the Daund area of Pune in Maharashtra, police said on Sunday. According to officials, Dinesh Bharat Dhanve was robbed, assaulted and threatened by the accused at Nehru Chowk area of the city. The latter was later joined by his brother, who verbally abused the victim. A case has been registered against both the brothers at the Daund Police Station under Sections 119(1), 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 351(2), 352, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, officials said. The accused have been identified as Adarsh Anil Jadhav and Aman Anil Jadhav. According to the information received, the complainant was standing near the railway ground and talking on his phone. The accused allegedly approached him at that time and demanded money, asking, Why have you come to our area? When the complainant refused to move away, the accused damaged his mobile phone and slapped him, causing the victim to fall to the ground. Subsequently, accused Adarsh Jadhav attacked Dhanve, injuring his back, thigh, and head with an iron rod. Investigators said that during the assault, Rs 3,500 was forcibly taken from the victim's trouser pocket. Further, when the complainant called his relatives, the accused summoned his brother, Aman Anil Jadhav, to the scene; together, they verbally abused Dhanve and threatened to kill him. A case has been registered against both Adarsh and Anil. Further investigation into the case is underway. Meanwhile, in May, a case of medical fraud was reported from Daund, where a fake doctor illegally practising medicine was apprehended. Medicines, injections and cash amounting to Rs 6.54 lakh were seized from him, police said. According to the official information, the accused, identified as Omprakash Bansilal Swarnkar, had allegedly started an illegal clinic in the Akhadevasti area of Kasurdi village in Yavat without possessing any valid medical degree, registration with the Maharashtra Medical Council, or a license to sell medicines. The illegal operation was exposed after police personnel raided the clinic. During the raid, allopathic medicines of various companies, injections, syringes, bottles filled with suspicious unlabelled liquids, and cash were recovered from the place.
Baramati among eight tehsils in Pune district in states list
11 tehsils reel, activists seek crop inspections
Blast of music outside anti-noise activists home in Narayan Peth
Safe visarjan procession matters more than short one: Pune CP Amitesh Kumar
PMC collects over 900 tonnes of waste during Ganeshotsav, over 6.7L idols immersed
As Ganapati celebrations end, work to dismantle intricate & grand pandals begins
20-year-old returning after visarjan dies after tractor runs over him
Solapur farmers turn failed crops into fodder after monsoon dries up
Visarjan roar hits jet engine level at 115.4 dB
ARAI starts certification service for drone manufacturers
Cop shoots self with service pistol; police suspect suicide due to family issues
Public sector & regional rural banks to stay open today for retailers
17-week rain deficiency scripts Maha drought story
EC extends Maharashtra SIR claims and objections deadline to Oct 12, final roll on Nov 16
Bappas visarjan procession begins with 30-min delay, ends over 33 hours later
Pune-based charitable trust to restore 10 ancient temples in Tamil Nadu
Central Railway announces 418 special trains from Mumbai, Pune for Diwali
The services include special trains connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with Gorakhpur, Chennai, Bengaluru, Latur, Nagpur and Kolhapur, besides services from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Hadapsar, Pune and Nagpur to destinations in several states
Pune Bids Farewell to Ganesh: 33-Hour Immersion Procession Concludes with Over 600,000 Idols
Punes Ganesh immersion procession lasted 33 hours, with over 600,000 idols bid farewell in a peaceful celebration. Pune Bids Farewell to Ganesh: 33-Hour Immersion Procession Concludes with Over 600,000 Idols
Ball-girl turned partner Rutuja eyes Asiad encore, this time with Bhambri
'Bigg Boss' Contestant Assaults Doctor, Leaves Him Bleeding For Rs 5 Lakh
'Bigg Boss Marathi' fame and 'Reel star' Divya Shinde has been accused of breaking into a doctor's home in Pune, brutally attacking him and looting his car for not getting Rs 5 lakh extorted out of him.
In Mumbai, sales of residential properties fell 8 per cent to 9,830 units from 10,690 units. Thane in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region saw an 11 per cent decline in sales to 16,230 units from 18,240 units, showed a report.
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Housing sales fall 6% to 103K units across top 9 cities in Q3: PropEquity
Housing sales fell 6 per cent to 1.03 lakh units in the July-September quarter across nine major cities, mainly due to subdued demand and lower fresh supply of homes, according to PropEquity. Global economic uncertainties also contributed to muted buying sentiments. Real estate data analytics firm PropEquity tracks primary residential markets in nine major cities -- Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. Housing sales in these nine cities fell to 1,03,170 units in July-September from 1,09,420 units in the year-ago period, according to data. New supply fell to 98,165 units from 1,00,330 units during the period under review. Housing sales generally are slow during the July-September quarter because of monsoon rains, discouraging real estate developers from launching projects. Sales improve in the December quarter on account of festive demand. To cash in on this demand, developers increase fresh supply and also offer many incentives t
Inside The Deccan Queen's Historic Dining Car Where Passengers Eat On The Move
The famous Deccan Queen, that runs between Mumbai and Pune, resumed service this year with a new heritage style look.
IndiGo cancels 24 flight movements at Ranchi airport due to adverse weather conditions
IndiGo cancelled 24 flight movements at Ranchis Birsa Munda Airport on September 25 due to adverse weather, affecting 12 arrivals and 12 departures. The cancellations disrupted services connecting Ranchi with Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Patna and Delhi. Air India Express also cancelled one flight rotation for operational reasons.
Pune bids farewell to Bappa as Manache Ganpati lead visarjan procession
Refex Industries commences Ready-Mix Concrete business at Pune facilty
The RMC business involves the production and supply of ready-mix concrete for residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects
Pune bids farewell to five revered Ganpati idols as visarjan begins
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Refex commences Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) business
Starts commercial operations at RMC plant located at Pune
Pune Metro Line 3 Opening May Slip Beyond September As Election Code Creates Fresh Hurdle
Ganesh immersion: Five Manache Ganpatis lead grand procession in Pune
Kasba Ganapati, regarded as Punes first Manacha Ganapati, led the procession after setting out on a flower-decorated palanquin. The idols departure marked the beginning of the citys major immersion proceedings, with the remaining four prominent mandals joining the parade along their designated routes
'Historic moment for Indian sport': IOA President PT Usha on 2032 UCI Road World Championships
Pune has been awarded the 2032 UCI Road World Championships, marking a significant achievement for Indian cycling. This decision was announced during the 195th UCI Congress held in Montreal, Canada. Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha expressed pride regarding this historic moment for Indian sports. The event will position India prominently on the global cycling stage, supporting future sporting ambitions.
Pune to host 2032 UCI Road World Championships, IOA president calls it historic
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Murlidhar Mohol, Neelam Gorhe and Chandrakant Patil join Pune festivities
In Maharashtra, public representatives and devotees participated in traditional immersion processions, with leaders highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the occasion and urging people to celebrate peacefully
54 days & counting: Punes Shivajinagar sees its longest streak without double-digit rain since 2018
Cycling: Pune to host UCI Road World Championships 2032
Maninder Pal Singh, secretary general, Cycling Federation of India; and Onkar Singh former secretary general, Asian Cycling Confederation were also present.
Pune Ganesh visarjan: Dhol-tasha groups get 15 minutes at major chowks
Pune police have limited the time each dhol-tasha group can spend at a chowk during immersion
Pune to host Road World Cycling Championships in 2032
Retd Army officer loses 12 lakh to digital arrest scam
Cybercrook posing as business partner dupes realtor of 30 lakh
4 from Pune killed as SUV crashes on Chennai e-way
FIR against 11 Bharati Vidyapeeth police personnel for parading minors
Ganapati Bappa Morya... Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya: Stage Set For Bappas Majestic Farewell Today
4,000 staff, 390 CCTVs, 812 immersion tanks in place for immersion
Severe depression not legal insanity, says court, gives life term to engineer for strangling sister
