Activist Khalid's book removed from Pune institute library
A book written by jailed activist Umar Khalid was removed from the library of the Pune-based Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) after a social media post objected to its listing as a new addition.
Ministers influencing water distribution decisions without following SOPs: Opposition
State mulls strict action against finance firm directors over farmer harassment
PCMC orders crackdown on unauthorised firecracker stalls
Peak electricity demand starts to ease after highs
Power supply to thousands hit in Tathawade, Punawale
Tata Communications to invest 4,350 crore in 10,000-km AI data centre network
First phase to link data centre hubs in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai; later phases to extend connectivity to Vizag, Bhubaneswar, Jamnagar and GIFT City
Bank of Maharashtra reports 41% jump in Q2FY27 net profit at 2,310 crore
The Pune-headquartered public sector bank, which reported a net profit of 1,633 crore in the year ago quarter, logged a robust growth in advances amid improvement in asset quality
India to host World Cycling Championship for first time ever in Pune
The championships could give Indian cyclists greater exposure to international competition and encourage more young people to pursue the sport professionally
Ranji Trophy: Badoni Slams Second Successive Ton, Saranshs Seven-for Puts MP On Top
JSCA International Stadium: Batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni continued his rich vein of form by hitting a second consecutive hundred, while India off-spinner Saransh Jains seven-wicket haul gave Madhya Pradesh firm control on day one of the third-round Ranji Trophy matches on Monday. Fresh from a career-best 217 against Gujarat, Badoni struck an unbeaten 106 off 122 balls, laced with 11 fours and two sixes, to take Delhi to 309/5 against Jharkhand at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Badoni, 26, previously hit 205 against the same opponents in the 2024/25 season. A chanceless knock, Badonis sixth first-class hundred, anchored Delhis recovery. He found a reliable ally in all-rounder Sumit Mathur, who was unbeaten on 50, as the pair put together an unbroken 128-run stand for the sixth wicket. Mathur had a lucky escape on 36 when he was caught at long-on, only to be recalled because Anukul Roy had overstepped. At Holkar Stadium in Indore, Saranshs 7-40 helped Madhya Pradesh bowl Bihar out for just 99. The hosts, still looking for their first win of the season after two draws, then reached 261/3 with a lead of 162, after bowling out Bihar for 99. Wicketkeeper-batter Saksham Purohit was unbeaten on 113, and his opening partner Yash Dubey made 84. At the BKC Ground, Mumbai also made a strong start against Haryana at home after being put in to bat first. Angkrish Raghuvanshi made 114 off 180 balls with 13 fours and a six, while Musheer Khan scored 109 off 185 balls with 12 fours and a six. The pair added 208 runs for the second wicket to steer Mumbai to 290/3 at stumps. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, also in search of their first win, were frustrated by Priyanshu Moliya at the Reliance Ground in Vadodara. Moliyas patient unbeaten 113 lifted Baroda to 259/6 after they had slipped to 197/6 at one stage. Vidarbha, who have two wins so far, had Goa in trouble at 84/6 after Nachiket Bhute ripped through the top order with four wickets. But Darshan Misal and Yash Kasvankar then struck half-centuries and shared a stand of 104 runs for the seventh wicket to help the visitors reach 204/8. On a rain-hit day, Pondicherry reduced Uttar Pradesh to 67/4. In Mysuru, Karnataka recovered from a sluggish start to bowl Tripura out for 194 at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium. The hosts, who sprang a surprise by leaving out pacers Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty to accommodate spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal, failed to make use of the new ball as Tripura moved comfortably to 88/2 in the first session. Left-arm spinner Shikhar then claimed his third first-class five-wicket haul, while pacer Manvanth Kumar took three. Karnataka lost Mayank Agarwal early and were 10 for one at stumps. At the DVR Ground in Mulapadu, Chhattisgarhs spinners made full use of a helpful pitch to bowl Andhra out for 231. Veteran off-spinner Jayant Yadav led the way with 4-75, while Ajay Mandal and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took three and two wickets respectively. In reply, Chhattisgarh lost Ayush Pandey early when he was run out going for an unnecessary quick single. Captain Anuj Tiwary and Mayank Verma then negotiated the final half-hour to take the visitors to 35/1. Wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh laid the foundation with 81 off 126 balls, hitting nine fours and a six, while fifties from Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh then guided Punjab to 289/6 against Hyderabad in Secunderabad. Denish Das made 90 off 165 balls, with 14 fours, to take Assam to 235/6 against Saurashtra in Rajkot. For the hosts, veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat picked up three wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja and Arth Yadav took one wicket each. In Thiruvananthapuram, where only 50 overs were possible due to rain, Kerala reduced Bengal to 172/6, with Aditya Sarwate taking three wickets and Nedumankuzhy Basil two scalps. Maharashtra bowled out Gujarat for 233 in Pune, with Siddhesh Veer taking four wickets, while Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Vicky Ostwal claimed three apiece. Maharashtra were 24/1 when stumps were called. Services off-spinner Pulkit Narang returned 6-47, his second five-wicket haul of the season, to bowl Odisha out for 194 in Bhubaneswar. The visitors were 13/0 at stumps. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Centuries from Arjun Azad and Nehal Pajni powered Chandigarh past 350 for the loss of three wickets against Himachal Pradesh. In the Plate group, Meghalayas Ajay Duhan (167) and Kishan Lyngdoh (144) shared an unbroken 308-run stand for the second wicket as their side piled up 385/2 against Mizoram in Nadiad. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Inspired by daughter Dhritis love for art, Shweta Runwal founded Tickle Your Art to showcase original artwork by artists with intellectual disabilities and create meaningful employment.
Nepali gang arrested for murder of retired IPS officers wife in Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) More than five months after Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, was brutally murdered at their residence in Hyderabad, police on Monday arrested four Nepalese. Those arrested include the domestic worker, Dharma Tiruwa alias Kalpana, who had worked at the victims residence. The arrests were made following a five-month-long investigation spanning several states and the India-Nepal border. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar announced the arrests at a press conference. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing rising property offences committed by Nepali gangs across the three Police Commissionerates, arrested four accused near Nampally Railway Station on Monday (October 26). Dharma alias Kalpana, 26, is from Surkhet district in Nepal. Ganesh B.K. alias Ganesh Bishwakarma alias Dinesh Thapa, 31, is a labourer who was residing in Pune; Chandra Bahadur Tamang alias Ranjeet Thapa alias Shanker Chandra Lama alias Kancha, 44, a cook whose listed Indian address is in Gurugram, Haryana; and Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, 37, a watchman who was residing in Pune. Police said two other accused remained absconding and that teams were continuing efforts to trace them. The police had earlier arrested two other accused in the case. Police said the accused entered the house in Prashasan Nagar on the night of May 78, restrained Tanuja Ranjan and smothered her. They allegedly escaped with 225 grams of gold jewellery and other valuables. The police investigation revealed that Dharma came to Hyderabad in June 2025 through a relative and began working as a domestic help at the Jubilee Hills residence for a monthly salary of about Rs 20,000. During her employment, she allegedly remained in contact with Bikas, a Nepal national based in Pune, who repeatedly asked about her employer, the households assets and the valuables inside the house. He eventually proposed a robbery in return for a share of the proceeds. In April 2026, Dharma travelled to Pune to visit her ailing father and came into contact with other members of the alleged gang. On May 4, when her employer left for Bengaluru, she allegedly alerted the group. The police account says Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Shanker Chandra Lama and Sunil Pariyar met at Kalamboli in Raigad district, Maharashtra, on May 4 and travelled to Pune in a hired Maruti Ertiga. The next day, they met other alleged accomplices, including Ganesh B.K., before setting out for Hyderabad. On the morning of May 7, Ganesh B.K. and Suresh Shahi allegedly met Dharma near her workplace, surveyed the premises and discussed how the group could enter the house. Two groups allegedly carried out the operation. According to police, the gang assembled at Ravindra Bar near the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station area on the evening of May 7. It allegedly split into two groups under a plan devised by Sujan Shahi, also known as Suresh Shahi. One group, comprising Ganesh B.K., Suresh Shahi and Shanker Lama, was assigned to enter the house and carry out the robbery. The other, comprising Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Sunil Pariyar and Netra Shahi, allegedly remained near Nampally railway station as a lookout team. During the intervening night of May 7 and 8, Dharma allegedly opened the door to let the others in. Police said Tanuja woke up during the incident. The attackers allegedly gagged and restrained her, causing her death by suffocation. The group then searched the house, broke open cupboards and took gold jewellery and other valuables. After leaving through the rear gate, the accused allegedly travelled to Nampally and joined the lookout team. Investigation revealed that the group subsequently travelled towards Kazipet, moved into isolated hilly terrain and divided the stolen property into nine equal shares. Members then split into smaller groups, fled towards Nepal and disposed of the valuables at different locations. On May 22, Task Force teams arrested Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar and alleged receiver Dilip Bahadur Mijar alias Sonar. Police recovered 26 grams of the stolen property from them. The investigation continued across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Uttarakhand. The SIT also carried out field inquiries near the India-Nepal border, spending more than five months gathering intelligence in remote and hilly areas. Police said local informers helped the team track the suspects alleged hideouts, travel routes, employment and contacts.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major push toward wildlife preservation and habitat protection across Maharashtra, the State Board for Wildlife (SBWL), chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved key environmental proposals during its 26th official meeting. Among the landmark decisions made, the board granted Wildlife Sanctuary status to two key forest pockets and formally approved proposals for 14 new Conservation Reserves spanning seven districts. The new Wildlife Sanctuary status has been accorded to Kolamarka Conservation Reserve (Gadchiroli district), which is widely renowned as a vital habitat for endangered Asiatic wild buffaloes (Bubalus arnee). Kolamarka has officially been upgraded to a Wildlife Sanctuary. Further, approval was granted to expand the existing Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary by incorporating 588.767 hectares of private and revenue land from six villages (Ogda, Khodde, Tirmal, Pachghar, Phansad, and Amle) to make the sanctuary human-settlement-free. Proposals for 14 new conservation reserves spread across Pune, Raigad, Nashik, Nandurbar, Thane, Palghar, and Chandrapur districts received official board clearance. These reserves include Velhe Mulshi (Pune / Raigad), Bhorgirigad (Pune), Lonavala (Pune / Raigad), Dindori (Nashik), Surgana (Nashik), Taharabad (Nashik), Chinchpada (Nandurbar), Alibaug (Raigad), Ghera Manikgad (Raigad), Gumatara (Thane), Jawhar (Palghar), Asherigad (Palghar), Dhamani (Palghar) and Ekara (Chandrapur). Further, the State Board for Wildlife declared 100.139 sq. km area in Koka Wildlife Sanctuary as Critical Wildlife Habitat and 255.79 sq. km area in Jaakwadi Bird Sanctuary as Critical Wildlife Habitat. It was also decided that maintenance, silt removal, and dam repair works inside wildlife sanctuaries must be permanently integrated into the respective Management Plans within 3 months. Wildlife officials are to be notified in advance instead of seeking fresh administrative approvals for every project. Clearances were granted for essential civic and infrastructure projects (irrigation, drinking water, roads, bridges, power transmission, medical units, and underground optical fibre cables) across protected zones, eco-sensitive areas, and tiger corridors. Discussions were held on declaring Human-Wildlife Conflict as a Natural Disaster under the Disaster Management Act, establishing quiet zones in tiger reserves (core/buffer/ESZ), and formulating relocation policies for villages in buffer zones. The CM instructed officials to evaluate staffing requirements, deputations, and vacant positions within one month to shift notified sanctuaries from Regional Forest/Forest Development Corporation Maharashtra control to the dedicated Wildlife Wing.
Odisha Revenue Dept Partners with NIC Pune to Modernise Land Registry
The Government of Odisha is gearing up to revolutionise its land and property registration ecosystem in a major leap toward digital governance. A high-level meeting was convened at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari, alongside the Software Development Unit (SDU) of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), [] The post Odisha Revenue Dept Partners with NIC Pune to Modernise Land Registry appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Tata Communications to invest $400-450 million for Indias AI fibre network
The first phase of the programme will focus on the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad-Chennai corridor, one of India's most important Al and hyperscale growth routes
The initial phase of the project will focus on the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad-Chennai corridor, which Tata Communications considers an important growth route for AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centres.
Pune Housing Market Gives Buyers More Options As Property Prices cool, Bengaluru Jumps to 14.5%
Residential property prices in Bengaluru surged 14.5% in Q3 2026, driven by strong demand and a decline in new project launches, real estate platform NoBroker said in its latest report.
Electric Shivai Bus Catches Fire in Pune, 20 Passengers Escape Unhurt
Fire breaks out near dashboard in bus arriving from Solapur; blaze brought under control within six minutes.
SLS Pune Invites Applications for B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B. and B.Com. LL.B. via SLAT
New Delhi [India], October 26: Registrations for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) 2027 are now open for the five-year integrated undergraduate law programmes at Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS Pune), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University): B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.). SLAT 2027 is mandatory for candidates seeking a place at SLS Pune, and registration and payment closes on December 4, 2026 (Friday).
Electric MSRTC bus catches fire in Pune, all 17 passengers rescued safely
According to preliminary information, smoke and flames were noticed coming from the bus while it was heading towards Swargate. The driver acted promptly and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road
SC issues notice to Centre, EC on plea challenging SIR in Maharashtra
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the Centre, Election Commission of India and others on a plea filed by Arun Anandagiri, a chartered accountant and journalist by profession. Senior advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that voters temporarily relocated during redevelopment in Mumbai and Pune have been deleted as person not found. He said around 20 million out of the 97.9 million total voters in Maharashtra have been deleted from the draft rolls and another 12.2 million electors have been struck off under logical discrepancies. The petition stated that till the issue is adjudicated by the top court, the revision exercise in the state should be kept in abeyance and no voter whose name appeared in the pre-SIR list should be excluded or deleted. The to
IISER Pune Adds Terror Accused Umar Khalid
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, has withdrawn a book based on terror accused Umar Khalids doctoral thesis from its library after its inclusion triggered criticism on social media, as reported in JagranJosh. The institutes decision has also raised questions about how books are selected for publicly funded educational institutions and [] The post IISER Pune Adds Terror Accused Umar Khalids Book To Library, Withdraws It After Backlash appeared first on The Commune .
Tata Communications bets $450 million on India's data centre connectivity boom
Tata Communications plans to invest about $450 million over three to five years in a 10,000-km fibre network linking Indias data centre hubs. The first phase will connect Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai.
3 crore retirement corpus can be enough for many Indians: Neha Nagar
At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026's Smart Arena segment, content creator & financial educator Neha Nagar told Puneet Wadhwa that a corpus of 3 crore is enough for financial independence.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Amravati Teachers' seat records highest turnout
Polling for three graduates' seats - Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - and two teachers' seats - Pune and Amravati - took place on October 23. Counting of votes is scheduled for October 27
Man arrested for allegedly molesting 18-year-old woman in Pune
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting an 18-year-old woman and attempting to lift her near Samarth Dairy in Punes Katraj area on October 24. The womans cries for help alerted locals, who allegedly caught and assaulted the accused before police arrived
Senior living is gaining attention, with investors and developers treating it as a core real estate sector. Square Yards identified 15 growth cities as demand spreads beyond established metros, reflecting preferences for wellness, care and affordability.
Rapido bike taxis may be banned in Pune as police ask Google, Apple to remove app
Pune police have approached Google Play Store and Apples App Store to remove Rapido bike option from app amid a crackdown on its bike taxi operations. The move follows a directive from Pune Collector and RTA chairperson Jitendra Dudi. Commuters have questioned the proposed shutdown, citing public transport gaps, while autorickshaw unions have raised concerns about rider verification and passenger safety.
Cyclone Arnab threatens Andhras municipal polls; SEC hopes to hold them on schedule
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha expects normalcy within two days of the storm crossing the coast
Recently, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli graced a kirtan led by Krishna Das in Mumbai, embodying their spiritual side. The couple actively engaged in the concert, joining in clapping and chanting, expressing their devotion. Krishna Das kicked off his India tour on October 23 in New Delhi, with upcoming performances scheduled in Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru throughout early November, aiming to spread messages of love and peace through his music.
Pune civic body urged to implement OTP system to track water tanker deliveries
Says move will curb black-market sales, ensure transparency in distribution amid water cuts
Police bust Rs 39-lakh cyber fraud, arrest 2 in Pune, secure Rs 23.12L
Panaji: Goa Cyber Crime police have arrested two men from Pune, Maharashtra, in connection with an alleged fake online share investment fraud involving Rs 39.01 lakh, and secured Rs 23.12 lakh of the complainants defrauded money, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Sagar Prakash Dholvi and Ajinkya Ravindra Abhang, were arrested in separate []
PSLTA office-bearers seek EGM to consider secretarys removal
PMRDA to scrap TP schemes if 50% farmers, gram panchayats oppose projects
Lab-grown diamonds sparkle as festive and wedding jewellery demand picks up
BAI felicitates meritorious children of construction workers in Pune
Kulkarni selected for Japan tourism study programme
PVG to host three-day international conference on engineering, technology
Pune college students explore AI, space science programmes in Russia
Pune rail division organises Jan Samwad
Case against 4 for operating illegal dance bar under guise of live orchestra in Maval
Satej Patil urges opposition to attend Gokul chairman election and set precedence
FTII alumnas film on 12-year-olds dream of becoming a doctor wins in Russia, Sweden
Pune bus operators report surge in Diwali bookings as airfares soar, trains go full
Missing for four days, 18-year-old found dead in Mula-Mutha River
Pune police write to Google & Apple to take down Rapido from their app stores
Pune school attack shifts focus to counselling, early intervention and campus safety
Contract Hit On Pune Businessman: Four Arrested
Pune police have arrested two more individuals, Swapnil Bhagwan Kamble and Chaitanya Uttam Babar, in connection with the alleged contract attack on businessman Rana Suryavanshi near Baramati airport. A minor has also been apprehended, bringing the total arrests to four. The attack was reportedly a contract hit for Rs 2 lakh, with one accused, Dnyandev Mahadev Shinde, allegedly paying two youths to execute it. The motive behind the crime is yet to be established.
Rohit Shetty advises YUNG DSA on Bigg Boss 20: I want you to play solo now
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty stepped in for Salman Khan during Bigg Boss 20s Weekend Ka Vaar episode, as the latter was unavailable due to prior commitments. During his interaction with the contestants, Rohit addressed rapper YUNG DSA, praised his honesty and potential, and encouraged him to move away from the group and focus on his individual game. Speaking to YUNG DSA, Rohit referred to the contestants recent conversation about his family and personal journey. He said he could relate to the rappers experiences and acknowledged his approach towards the game. Rohit also pointed out that YUNG had the potential to stand out but appeared to be getting lost within the group. Addressing him, Rohit Shetty said, Recently, you spoke about your family, your mom and dad, where you have come from. I can completely relate to you. You are very strong as a contestant, and right now, I think somewhere you are lost in this group. I want you to get out of this group and play solo. You have so much of potential. You never talk behind anybodys back. When someone is wrong, you say it to their face. You never hesitate in taking a stand, which is a very good thing. I want you to play solo now. Rohit further addressed YUNG DSAs repeated statements about feeling lonely inside the house. He reminded the rapper that the competition ultimately required contestants to play their individual games and encouraged him to view his situation differently. You have been telling everyone that you are feeling lonely. It is alright. This game is a solo game, and you should play solo, Rohit told him. YUNG DSA agreed with Rohits advice and assured him that he would focus on playing independently and improve his game on Bigg Boss 20. YUNG DSA, a rapper from Pune, is currently participating in the reality show. Meanwhile, his team recently shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring the rapper, hinting at something new for his fans. However, further details about the upcoming announcement or surprise have not yet been revealed. Also Read : Bigg Boss 20: Rohit Shetty to host next Weekend Ka Vaar as Salman Khan skips episode due to prior commitment
Indian American physician Navin Shah commits $525,000 to infectious disease program in Pune
As drought grips Marathwada, Territorial Army builds water security through ecological restoration
Online fraudsters cheat retired IAF officer of Rs4.5 lakh
Two Std IX students create morphed images of teachers, principal
Cops order inquiry into Rana Suryavanshi attack case
Trio attacks constable at YCM Hospital, held
Parents must spot warning signs of teens anger: Psychologists
Police to rely on patrolling, public complaints to enforce firecracker ban on roads & footpaths
Cyclone brewing over Bay of Bengal, Maharashtra likely to see limited impact: Skymet
PMC seeks explanation from hospital for 8-yr-old girls death due to suspected dengue
City stares at deeper water cuts as dam reserves shrink, crucial quota meeting soon
Boy sent to correction home in school stabbing case, girl released from hospital
Amid drought, Maharashtra launches silage scheme to protect dairy farmers in Marathwada and Vidarbha
Marriage certificates issued since 2023 now available on DigiLocker
Pending SIR notice lists published for only 39 assembly constituencies out of 288 so far
Pregnant woman jumps from sixth floor balcony, dies
Maharashtra FDA seizes 43.56 tonnes of food stock worth Rs 1.56 cr
The inspections covered several divisions, including Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur. Officials reported suspected adulteration, substandard food products, incorrect labelling and violations of food safety requirements at multiple establishments
Vulnerable Women, App Called 'Mika': Man Gets Crores From Sextortion Racket
Aditya Gupta, the mastermind of the racket, is originally from Agra and was living in Pune.
Maharashtra FDA seizes 1.56 crore worth of food stock in statewide drive
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized around 43.56 tonnes of food stock and 719.2 litres of milk and ghee, collectively valued at Rs 1.56 crore, during a statewide drive, officials said on Saturday. The seized food products were suspected to be substandard, adulterated or incorrectly labelled. The department also destroyed 564 litres of milk in Mumbai and suspended the licences or registrations of several establishments for violations of food safety norms. The Konkan division recorded seizures of 9.99 tonnes of food stock worth Rs 53.55 lakh, while the Pune division seized 2.11 tonnes of food items valued at Rs 7.93 lakh. In Nashik, the FDA seized 4,069 kg of food products and 62.2 litres of ghee worth Rs 8.25 lakh. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division, 26.84 tonnes of food items valued at Rs 64 lakh were seized, while the Nagpur division reported the seizure of 883.3 kg of oil worth Rs 1.77 lakh. The FDA also seized prohibited food items worth Rs 19.56 la
Alliance leaders Ask SEC To Order An SIT Probe Into Alleged YSRC Poll Violence
They handed over to Punetha a pen drive reportedly containing video footage of attacks: Reports
Pune airport conducts annual bomb threat drill, tests coordination among security agencies
Pune water woes: NGO seeks citywide OTP system for tankers
In a letter to Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, Sajag Nagrik Manch president Vivek Velankar questioned the delay in implementing the system, which the civic body had announced six months ago to curb black-market sales, prevent malpractice, and ensure transparency in water distribution
Mock Drill at Pune Airport Enhances Preparedness for Bomb Threats
Pune Airport conducted a mock drill to test emergency responses to bomb threats, involving multiple security agencies. Mock Drill at Pune Airport Enhances Preparedness for Bomb Threats
New Delhi, Oct 24: The 8th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs, convened by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), concluded successfully in New Delhi on 23 October 2026. It provided a platform for discussing emerging security challenges, sharing best practices and strengthening coordination among RPF, GRP and State Police. The high-level conference was presided over by Director General, RPF, Sonali Mishra, and attended by Chairman and CEO, Railway Board, Satish Kumar, members of the Railway Board, and GRP chiefs from various States and Union Territories. A key highlight was the onboarding of GRP personnel onto the RailMadad platform by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), aimed at improving passenger grievance redressal, timely information-sharing and complaint monitoring. Detailed deliberations were held on various initiatives aimed at enhancing railway security and passenger safety. South Central Railways Pink Patrol: Eyes in the Sky, SHAKTI on the Ground showcased a women-led model integrating drone-assisted surveillance with rapid-response teams under the SHAKTI framework. Stone-pelting on trains was highlighted as a challenge, with emphasis on hotspot-based patrolling, enhanced surveillance, strict action against offenders, youth outreach and stronger RPF-GRP coordination. Community awareness and preventive engagement were recognised as important deterrents. The conference also deliberated on crowd management during Diwali, Chhath and other festivals. Northern Railways Delhi Division highlighted coordinated efforts with Delhi Police, GRP and Delhi Metro authorities, supported by CCTV surveillance, public announcements, barricading, designated holding areas and dedicated control rooms. Emphasis was laid on advance planning, efficient passenger-flow management and coordinated deployment of security personnel to ensure safe and orderly passenger movement during peak periods. Central Railways Pune Division highlighted Project DISHA (Dedicated Initiative for Safety, Harmony & Awareness), an initiative aimed at engaging children living near railway tracks through educational and recreational activities, safety awareness sessions and community-based interventions. Collaboration with NGOs, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and local communities fosters awareness about railway safety and responsible behaviour, while discouraging stone-pelting, theft, trespassing and other unsafe practices. Deliberations also covered joint RPF-GRP training, sabotage prevention and prompt information-sharing on narcotics detection. Digital evidence handling, standardised procedures, intelligence-sharing, strengthened investigative capabilities and supporting infrastructure were emphasised. Addressing the gathering, the Chairman and CEO, Railway Board, highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts, technological advancements, innovation and a shared commitment among railway authorities, RPF, GRP and State Police to effectively address the evolving security challenges on Indian Railways. He also emphasised the need to build passenger confidence, ensure courteous and professional policing, and leverage technology and innovation to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. The conference concluded with closing remarks by DG/RPF, who emphasised the need for intelligence-led policing to strengthen railway security.
Thane: Fire breaks out in container truck cabin on Ghodbunder Road, traffic hit
According to the incident details, the fire broke out in the cabin of a Tata container truck bearing registration number NL 01 AK 0485. The driver, Shrikrishna Tadas, was travelling from Vasai to Pune, and the container was empty at the time of the incident
Major Road Upgrades In Pune Ahead Of Grand Tour 2027
The Pune Municipal Corporation is undertaking extensive road upgrades across 84 kilometres in preparation for the Pune Grand Tour (PGT) 2027, an international Category 2 cycling competition. These works include improving road surfaces, repairing footpaths, standardising signage, and expediting utility-related infrastructure to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the six-stage event scheduled from January 26 to 31.
Govt aims to ensure safer railway journeys during Diwali and Chhath festivals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs deliberated, among other things, on crowd management during Diwali, Chhath and other festivals here to ensure safe and orderly passenger movement during peak festive periods, according to an official statement on Saturday. The 8th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs, convened by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), provided a platform for discussing emerging security challenges, sharing best practices and strengthening coordination among RPF, GRP and State Police. Northern Railways Delhi Division highlighted coordinated efforts with Delhi Police, GRP and Delhi Metro authorities, supported by CCTV surveillance, public announcements, barricading, designated holding areas and dedicated control rooms. Emphasis was laid on advance planning, efficient passenger-flow management and coordinated deployment of security personnel to ensure safe and orderly passenger movement during peak periods, said Railways Ministry. The high-level conference was presided over by Director General, RPF, Sonali Mishra, and attended by Chairman and CEO, Railway Board, Satish Kumar, members of the Railway Board, and GRP chiefs from various States and Union Territories. A key highlight was the onboarding of GRP personnel onto the RailMadad platform by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), aimed at improving passenger grievance redressal, timely information sharing, and complaint monitoring. Detailed deliberations were held on various initiatives aimed at enhancing railway security and passenger safety, said the statement. South Central Railways Pink Patrol: Eyes in the Sky, SHAKTI on the Ground showcased a women-led model integrating drone-assisted surveillance with rapid-response teams under the SHAKTI framework. Stone-pelting on trains was highlighted as a challenge, with emphasis on hotspot-based patrolling, enhanced surveillance, strict action against offenders, youth outreach and stronger RPF-GRP coordination. Community awareness and preventive engagement were recognised as important deterrents, the statement said. Central Railways Pune Division highlighted Project DISHA (Dedicated Initiative for Safety, Harmony & Awareness), an initiative aimed at engaging children living near railway tracks through educational and recreational activities, safety awareness sessions and community-based interventions. Collaboration with NGOs, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and local communities fosters awareness about railway safety and responsible behaviour, while discouraging stone-pelting, theft, trespassing and other unsafe practices.
Jindal Steel reported a 21% rise in Q2FY27 net profit to 771 crore, supported by higher sales volumes, while total income grew 26% to 15,289 crore.
Pune: Class 9 girl stabbed by classmate after dispute over school trip video
A Class 9 girl was allegedly stabbed by her classmate on school premises in Pune district following a dispute over an Instagram video from a school trip. In a separate incident, a morning walker was killed in a Mercedes hit-and-run in Kalyan
ESIC Medical College & Hospital Pune (ESIC Pune) has released the official notification for 40 vacancies across various posts. The recruitment drive includes Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident, and other positions. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled from 02 November 2026 to 04 November 2026 at Office of the Dean/Medical Superintendent, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Bibvewadi, Pune. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit bibvewadihospital.esic.gov.in.
Class IX student detained after allegedly stabbing girl over Instagram video in Pune
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