Maharashtra Seeks Rs 17,500 Crore From Centre For Drought Relief
The state government has also directed the collectors of Sangli, Satara and Pune districts to submit fact-finding reports following a demand to include 10 talukas from these districts in the drought-affected list.
Navi Mumbai International Airport steps up mobility, hospitality and airline support
Digital Desk | Navi Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening the passenger experience with expanded mobility, transit hospitality and airline support as more flights prepare to shift from capacity-constrained Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai. The focus of NMIA, one of Indias largest greenfield airports and operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), on customer comfort also extends to a futuristic digital art programme and experience zone designed to create a more soothing and engaging environment for passengers. The measures come ahead of the winter flying schedule, which runs from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation will start electric e-Shivai services from October 7 to Dadar, Borivali and Pune, with fares of Rs 170, Rs 210 and Rs 450, respectively. Children below 12 years of age and women travelling with a National Common Mobility Card will be eligible for half-fare. Chalo operates 21 daily services to Marol, Bandra, Dadar and Colaba, while Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport runs seven dedicated airport routes. Bharat Taxi will begin operations with up to 40 vehicles from October 10. Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo will also operate a complimentary hourly shuttle between NMIA and CSMIA. The airports passenger transport network includes 3,787 app-based taxis, 184 car rentals, 171 autorickshaws and 547 buses. NMIA is also connected to Panvel, Targhar and Bamandongri suburban railway stations, as well as major road corridors including Atal Setu and the Sion-Panvel Highway. Inside Terminal 1, AAHL will open an 80-room Swirl Transit Hotel in mid-October, offering four-hour and overnight stays, showers, workstations, Wi-Fi and 24-hour dining. A 21-room Swirl property is also planned at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati. TajSATS flight kitchen at NMIA serves more than 40 departing flights a day, with capacity for 7,500 meals daily and expansion to 15,000 as demand rises. It serves domestic and international carriers, provides local meal uplift for international airlines, and adds to the culinary offering for passengers. TajSATS, which has more than four decades of aviation catering experience, also operates the flight kitchen at CSMIA.
Thief breaks into Pune's Kasba Ganpati temple, escapes with Rs 60,000 from donation box
SC Sets Aside Rs 5 Lakh Compensation Imposed on FDA by Bombay HC
Pune based Gurunanak Dairy and Sweets then moved the high court challenging the suspension of its licence under Food Safety and Standards Act
Maharashtra SIR: CEO gets 6.24 lakh forms for new voters, corrections after draft rolls publication
Pune recorded the highest number of forms at 56,605, as the claims and objections period for the Special Intensive Revision has been extended to October 12
Maharashtra SIR: CEO gets 6.24 lakh forms for new voters, corrections after draft rolls publication
Pune recorded the highest number of forms at 56,605, as the claims and objections period for the Special Intensive Revision has been extended to October 12
Maharashtra Students Demand Transparency as Protests Intensify
Students in Pune protest for transparency in the MPSC exam system, threatening a statewide shutdown if demands are unmet. Maharashtra Students Demand Transparency as Protests Intensify
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Around six injured in container, private bus collision
The injured passengers are being provided medical assistance. Further details about their condition are awaited. Following the accident, traffic on the Pune-to-Mumbai carriageway of the connecting link has been temporarily stopped
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Student protests intensify in Mumbai, Pune over education issues
Education sector witnesses multiple protests across Mumbai and Pune over student issues, policies, and facilities; tribal students from Nashik demand better hostel facilities, while MPSC protesters demand chairmans resignation over examination irregularities
Phonsok Ladakhi named Ladakhs road safety ambassador
Srinagar, Oct 5:The Ladakh administration has appointed veteran actor, musician and social advocate Phonsok Ladakhi as the Union Territorys Road Safety Ambassador to promote traffic discipline and road safety across the high-altitude region. An order issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Ladakh, said the appointment was made to strengthen road safety awareness and give a strong local identity to road safety initiatives in the Union Territory. Ladakhi is the first Bollywood actor from Ladakh and an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. He is also an actor, singer, lyricist and composer and has worked in Indian films, television and theatre. The order described him as a prominent citizen of Ladakh with wide public acceptance and strong connections in the film industry. The appointment is purely honorary in nature, the order said, adding that Ladakhi will support the Transport Department and RTO in spreading road safety awareness through public messages, campaigns, media outreach and other suitable activities. He may also use his public goodwill and media presence to promote road safety initiatives in the larger public interest, it said. The RTO will coordinate with the road safety ambassador for effective utilisation of his services in ongoing and future road safety programmes. The appointment comes amid expanding road infrastructure, increasing local vehicular traffic and a continuous influx of tourist vehicles in Ladakh, making traffic management and road safety key concerns for the Union Territory. Officials said road safety in Ladakhs challenging terrain requires not only enforcement but also a culture of caution and respect for mountain driving norms. Road safety in a terrain as challenging as Ladakh demands not just strict enforcement, but a genuine culture of caution and respect for mountain driving norms, officials said. They said Ladakhis public reach across generations would help take road safety messages directly to people. As ambassador, Ladakhi will work with the Ladakh Transport Department, traffic police and civil society organisations to support targeted road safety awareness campaigns. Ladakhi trained in classical acting at FTII and went on to represent the Trans-Himalayan region in mainstream Indian cinema, television and theatre. He has also emerged as a cultural figure and advocate for social causes in Ladakh.
Supreme Court quashes Bombay HC order directing Maharashtra FDA to pay 5 lakh compensation
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What to Do When Your ID Shows a City You No Longer Live In
Your Aadhaar still shows your parents' address in the town you grew up in. You've been living in Pune for three years, renting a flat, working a steady job. Now you need a loan, and the application wants address proof you don't quite have in the right form. It's one of the most common paperwork snags in India, affecting almost anyone who moved for work, and it's far more fixable than it looks at first. Why the Mismatch Happens So Often Most people's official documents were created before they moved. Aadhaar, PAN and passport tend to carry the address of wherever you lived when you applied for them, usually a family home. Updating them takes effort that never quite reaches the top of the list, especially when everyday life doesn't require it. Then a loan application asks for proof of where you actually live, and the gap suddenly matters. Lenders see this constantly, which is precisely why the process accommodates it rather than treating it as a red flag. Do Lenders Actually Reject You for This? Rarely, on its own. A mismatch between your document address and your current city is an administrative issue, not a creditworthiness issue, and lenders assess it that way. What causes problems is failing to address the gap at all, or submitting paperwork that contradicts itself without explanation. Provide proof of where you live now alongside your existing documents and most applications proceed normally. It's worth reviewing a lender's personal loan eligibility requirements beforehand, since a few also have rules about which cities they serve, which is a separate consideration from your paperwork. Permanent Address and Current Address Are Different Things This distinction solves most of the confusion. Application forms usually ask for both a permanent address and a current or correspondence address, and they're not expected to match. Your permanent address is the one on your identity documents, typically your family home. Your current address is where you actually live and receive post. Filling in both honestly is the correct approach, not a workaround. The lender then verifies the current address separately, which is what the additional documents are for. Verification may also involve a phone call or, less commonly now, a visit, so make sure the contact details you give match the address you've declared. What Counts as Current Address Proof? Several documents can establish where you live now: - A rent agreement in your name, which many lenders prefer to be registered or notarised rather than a plain signed copy. - A utility bill in your name, such as electricity, gas or a postpaid phone connection, usually from the last few months. - A bank statement showing your current address, particularly from an account where you've already updated it. - A letter from your employer confirming your residential address, which carries weight for salaried applicants. - Your passport, if it was issued or updated after you moved. The practical difficulty is that renters often have none of these in their own name, since utilities frequently stay with the landlord. If that's your situation, a registered rent agreement combined with an employer letter is usually the strongest pairing available to you. Those sharing a flat where the agreement is in a flatmate's name face a harder version of the same problem, and asking to be named on the agreement at renewal is worth the small effort. Updating Aadhaar as a Longer-Term Fix Worth doing regardless of the loan. Aadhaar allows an address update, and once it reflects your current city, the mismatch disappears for every future application, not just this one. The update generally requires a supporting document such as a rent agreement or utility bill, and it takes some time to process, so it won't help if you need funds this week. Think of it as removing a recurring obstacle rather than solving today's problem. The same applies to updating the address on your bank account, which is usually quicker and makes your statements immediately useful as proof. What Should You Do Before Applying? A little preparation saves considerable back and forth. Gather whatever current address evidence you have and check the dates, since utility bills and statements are often required to be recent. Confirm with the lender which documents they accept for a current address, because the list varies and it's a two-minute question that prevents a rejected submission. Fill in both addresses on the form rather than leaving one blank or entering the same one twice. Above all, be accurate: submitting an address you don't actually live at creates a KYC problem far more serious than the inconvenience you were trying to avoid. The documents for personal loan applications are straightforward once you know which combination your lender wants. The Bottom Line An address that doesn't match your current city is ordinary, expected, and something lenders handle every day. Declare both your permanent and current addresses honestly, back the current one with a rent agreement, utility bill, bank statement or employer letter, and check in advance what your lender accepts. Then update your Aadhaar and bank records when you have a spare afternoon, so the next application doesn't raise the question at all.
Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses Maharashtra drought
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, during which the latter assured the Centre's support in tackling the drought. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Shinde said Modi held an extensive discussion on the drought situation in Maharashtra and enquired about the status of water, fodder, and crop damage. The meeting lasted an hour, said an aide of Shinde. The Maharashtra government on September 26 declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, or 74 per cent of the state, amid rainfall deficit. Shinde's meeting with Modi comes in the backdrop of a tussle between the Mahayuti allies Shiv Sena and the BJP over the MLC election for the Pune Teachers Constituency, a seat for which both the parties have announced candidates. Shinde said PM Modi sought details on water availability, agricultural conditions and fodder for livestock and assured the state of the Centre's support. The Deputy CM expressed confidence that substantial assistance
Pune dairy case: SC quashes Rs 5 lakh compensation order against Maharashtra FDA
The Supreme Court has quashed a Rs 5 lakh compensation order against Maharashtra FDA in the Pune dairy case involving Gurunanak Dairy & Sweets, after the establishments food licence was suspended following a food poisoning complaint
Navi Mumbai Airport expands multimodal transport network ahead of winter flight schedule
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening its public transport and ground mobility infrastructure ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with a wider network of buses, taxis, autorickshaws, car rentals, and airport shuttles aimed at improving connectivity across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it was announced on Monday. The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), is preparing for the Winter Schedule that will run from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027. As part of the expansion, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will launch e-Shivai electric bus services from NMIA on October 7. The first phase of MSRTC services will connect the airport with Dadar, Borivali and Pune. Fares from NMIA have been set at Rs 450 for Pune, Rs 210 for Borivali, and Rs 170 for Dadar East. Children below 12 years and women travelling with a National Common Mobility Card will be eligible for a 50 per cent fare concession. The Dadar-NMIA service will operate through Sion and Atal Setu, while the Borivali-NMIA route will connect CSMIA Terminal 1, Bandra, and Atal Setu. The Pune route will have two daily services, with one operating in the morning and another in the afternoon. MSRTC also plans to introduce services connecting NMIA with Thane and Nashik by mid-November. Private bus operator Chalo Bus is already providing 21 daily services connecting NMIA with Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar, and the World Trade Centre in Colaba. The operator is also adding capacity during peak periods to cater to passenger and airport employee movement. Within Navi Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) is operating seven dedicated airport routes, A1 to A7, linking Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, Khandeshwar and the Airport Project Office. Services between Belapur and Nerul are available every 15-20 minutes during peak hours, while further connectivity to Vashi and Panvel is planned. The airport is also expanding taxi and last-mile connectivity. Uber Go and Uber Premier will provide app-based cab services, while Uber Auto will cater to passengers seeking on-demand autorickshaw services for shorter journeys. Prepaid taxi and autorickshaw facilities, along with car rental services, are also being introduced at the airport. Bharat Taxi is scheduled to begin operations at NMIA from October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles, adding another option for passengers travelling to and from the airport. A complimentary inter-airport shuttle service is also being introduced between NMIA and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo, the shuttle will run every hour and provide passengers with a direct transfer option between Mumbai's two airports. Overall ground transport capacity at NMIA is being scaled up to 4,594 vehicles and services, including 3,787 app-based taxis, 184 car rentals, 171 autorickshaws and 547 buses. The airport is also deploying mobility signage, improved wayfinding systems and on-ground passenger assistance, with designated areas for buses, shuttles, arrivals, departures and private vehicles.
Jhamtani Earns Great Place To Work Certification, Strengthening Its Focus on People and Culture
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Jhamtani, a Pune-based real estate developer with a legacy spanning more than four decades, has been Great Place To Work Certified for September 2026-September 2027, following an employee workplace assessment conducted by Great Place To Work India, the organisation that certifies companies based on their workplace culture and employee experience. 93% of their people said Jhamtani is a place where trust, collaboration and leadership come together to create a great workplace.
Arijit Singh announces 9-city India Tour 2027 to mark 20 years in music
Arijit Singh has announced his biggest-ever India tour, which will take him across nine cities between January and May 2027. The tour will mark 20 years of his journey in the music industry and bring his music to audiences across some of the countrys large-scale venues. Titled Kotak Solitaire presents Arijit Singh India Tour 2027 powered by Visa, the tour will begin in Ahmedabad on January 9 and conclude in Hyderabad on May 15. The singer will also perform in Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune and Indore. Produced and promoted by Team Innovation, the tour will feature multiple stadium-scale presentations. Tickets will be available exclusively through thumpN. The performances are expected to feature songs from different phases of Arijit Singhs career, covering the music that has connected with listeners over the years. The production will include a multi-tiered stage with an extended runway, allowing the singer to perform closer to different sections of the audience. The shows will also feature 360-degree spatial audio, LED fixtures, panoramic screens, laser arrays and pyrotechnics. Speaking about the tour, Arijit Singh said, 20 years of music is a journey I feel very grateful for. The greatest part of it has always been the people - the listeners who have given these songs a life of their own. Im really looking forward to travelling across India and experiencing that love together, live on stage. There are so many songs, so many memories and so many people to meet. I cant wait. Mohit Bijlani, Founder, Team Innovation, said, We take immense pride in presenting a nationwide tour of this magnitude to audiences across the country. Bringing Indias most loved voice to so many cities is a deeply meaningful milestone for our team. It is a genuine tribute to an extraordinary musical legacy, and we are thrilled to create an unprecedented live event. Every single detail of this journey is being designed to world-class standards, offering fans a live experience at a scale never seen before in his home country. Varun Khare, CEO, thumpN, said, There are very few artists whose announcement can make an entire country stop and ask one question: When do the tickets go on sale? Arijit Singh is one of them. His music has an extraordinary ability to bring people together - and we expect these shows to be exactly that. Thousands of people singing the same words, at the same time, in the same place. For thumpN, being the ticketing platform for this tour is a privilege. Our job is to make sure that getting from I need to be there to actually being there in the moment is as seamless as possible. Were incredibly excited to bring this experience to fans across all 9 cities. Alaap Gosher, CEO & Co-Founder, TM Ventures, said, This tour has been an exciting opportunity to bring together the experience and expertise of the people weve worked with for over 13 years with a fresh team of creative minds and new perspectives. Theres something powerful about combining deep knowledge of the artist and his live journey with a new generation of creative thinking. With an artist like Arijit, the ambition has always been to keep evolving the live experience, and this time we wanted to challenge ourselves to look at the show through a completely fresh lens - bringing new ideas and approaches while staying rooted in what makes his connection with audiences so unique. Its been an incredible journey of combining experience with fresh thinking to build something that feels both familiar and completely new, and we cant wait for audiences across India to experience it. Gaurav Ramdev, Head Of Marketing, India And South Asia, Visa, said, Music has an incredible power to connect people, and Arijit Singh's journey over the past 20 years reflects that beautifully. At Visa, we believe in being present wherever our cardholders want to be, whether that's an everyday purchase or a once-in-a-lifetime moment. This tour represents millions of fans coming together to celebrate songs that have become the soundtrack to their lives, and we're proud to help make those moments possible. Because at Visa, we don't just enable transactions, we power the extraordinary moments that move people. The Kotak Solitaire Visa Credit Card pre-sale will begin on October 10, 2026, at 12 PM and continue until October 11 at 2 PM. The pre-sale for all Kotak Visa Credit Cards will run from October 11 at 12 PM to October 13 at 2 PM. The general sale will begin on October 13 at 2 PM onwards. Also Read : Arijit Singh voices Main Na Raha Mera title track featuring Adhyayan Suman and Divita Rai
Ali Fazal celebrates one month of Mirzapur: The Movie; says, Now go watch Drishyam 3
Ali Fazal has marked Mirzapur: The Movie completing a month in theatres with a note of gratitude for the audience. The actor, who plays Guddu Pandit in the film, thanked viewers for their response to the theatrical continuation of the popular franchise and also encouraged them to support other films currently playing in cinemas, including Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 3. Taking to Instagram, Ali shared a selfie along with a handwritten note reflecting on the films theatrical run. The grill the focus. Bring it on. My film completes a month today in theatres. We did something right, I like to think. Thank you again for all the love, the actor wrote. Mirzapur: The Movie arrived in theatres on September 4. The film brought the story and characters from the popular OTT series to the big screen, with Ali reprising his role as Guddu Pandit. According to the figures mentioned in the report, the film has earned over Rs 215 crores net in India. Ali also used the occasion to acknowledge other films and specifically mentioned Drishyam The Conclusion, which released on October 2. Now go watch Drishyam 3. And other films. You have been an awesome audience. Keep the theatres alive, he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ali fazal (@alifazal9) Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie continues the conflict surrounding the throne of Mirzapur. Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya, while Divyenndu reprises his role as Munna Bhaiya. Ravi Kishan plays the antagonist in the film. The movie is presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment. Meanwhile, Drishyam: The Conclusion continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn, and his family. Set months after the events of Drishyam 2, the film revolves around another investigation that puts Vijay and his family under pressure. Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh, while Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast as a new police officer. Shriya Saran, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav and Kamlesh Sawant are also part of the cast. According to the figures cited in the report, Drishyam 3 crossed Rs 170 crores in India within its first three days. Also Read : Mirzapur The Movie Box Office Day 25: Film collects Rs. 41 lakh on Monday, sees 63.72% drop; total reaches Rs. 211.94 crore
Rahul Gandhi to join MPSC protesters in Pune on Oct 7, 8
MPSC aspirants are protesting in Pune, demanding reforms and the resignation of the MPSC chairman due to alleged paper leaks. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar announced that Rahul Gandhi is expected to meet the protesters on October 7 or 8. The Maharashtra government has already terminated an MPSC secretary and initiated a judicial inquiry into the commission's functioning.
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Always defame Hindus: BJP hits out at Congress on distorting Sanatan Dharma
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Monday hit out at senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, accusing him of repeatedly attempting to defame Hinduism and questioning Singh's remarks on Sanatan Dharma. Kadam's remarks came after Singh accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of distorting Sanatan Dharma and dividing the country along religious lines through the promotion of Hindutva. Singh's comments drew a sharp reaction from the BJP. The discourse in this country has shifted to constantly harping on Hinduism, driven by the RSS and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad promoting 'Hindutva', a term coined by Savarkar. Because of this, rifts have been created across the country between Hindus and Muslims, between Hindus and Sikhs, and between Hindus and Christians. India belongs to everyone. Unity in diversity is our strength, Singh said in a video posted on X. The 79-year-old Congress leader is set to undertake a 'Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra', a foot march from Ujjain to Ayodhya to protest what he described as the alleged exploitation of religion. He also claimed that the word Hindu does not appear in religious scriptures. Today, no one speaks of the Hindu religion; people speak of Sanatan Dharma. The word Hindu does not appear anywhere in our scriptures, be it the Vedas, Upanishads or Puranas. This is the Sanatan Dharma that the VHP and the RSS are distorting, Singh had said. Reacting to the remarks, Kadam told IANS, This is the same Digvijaya Singh who has always tried to defame Hindus. He linked our sacred saffron colour with terrorism. Kadam also turned to the construction and consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. When Ram Lalla's consecration ceremony was held in Ayodhya, and the idol was installed, he raised questions about the appearance of the idol. Congress leaders had such cruel and anti-Hindu views that the Ram Temple should not be built in Ayodhya, that the verdict should not come in favour of Hindus, and if it did, it should come late, he alleged. They still hold such views, and that is why they appointed their lawyers in the country's highest judiciary, Kadam added. The BJP MLA then reacted to the joint protest march led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on Sunday. The protest targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Kadam questioned the nature of the protest and said, Was the Thackeray brothers' protest a protest or a fancy dress competition? Someone came dressed as Gabbar Singh, someone as the Election Commissioner, and many other impersonators. Perhaps it was a competition to see who could tell the most lies on stage. The leaders were telling lies one after another. A year ago, to be precise, 11 months ago, in November 2025, these same people took to the streets and protested, demanding the removal of names that appeared twice or thrice on the voter list and the names of fake voters, he said. Whose demand was this? It was the demand of those who launched the protest, and the Election Commission is currently carrying out the same work. Have they forgotten their own demands? Kadam asked. He also criticised the opposition leaders over their objections to electronic voting machines (EVMs). The EVMs they were talking about were introduced during the Congress regime. Even Congress members were speaking out against them, which is amazing. Uddhav Thackeray has been winning municipal elections for the past 30 years using these same EVMs, Kadam told IANS. Turning to the ongoing protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants in Pune, Kadam said the state government stood with the students and had accepted their demands. We stand with the MPSC students, and the Maharashtra government has accepted their demands, including 100 per cent support from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, he said. However, Kadam alleged that leaders associated with the Sharad Pawar faction were attempting to use the students' agitation for political purposes. Now, if leaders of the Sharad Pawar faction are deliberately trying to promote petty politics by infiltrating their workers under the guise of these students, it is unfortunate, he said. The Maharashtra government does not have the authority to fulfil the demands the students are protesting for. How can it assume the authority that rests with the President? This movement is not of the students; it is of the Sharad Pawar faction, Kadam alleged. Meanwhile, Monday marked the fifth day of the MPSC students' protest in Pune. The agitation has seen three groups emerge amid differences over the various demands raised by the aspirants.
Arijit Singh to embark on nationwide tour starting January 2027 celebrating his 20 years in music
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Playback singer Arijit Singh, who has completed 2 decades in the business, has announced a 9-city stadium-scale India Tour from January 2027 to May 2027. The tour will span cities like Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune, Indore and Hyderabad. Talking about the show, Arijit Singh said in a statement, 20 years of music is a journey I feel very grateful for. The greatest part of it has always been the people, the listeners who have given these songs a life of their own. He further mentioned, Im really looking forward to travelling across India and experiencing that love together, live on stage. There are so many songs, so many memories and so many people to meet. I cant wait. The experience will feature 360-degree spatial audio, kinetic LED fixtures, panoramic screens, laser arrays and stadium-scale pyrotechnics, with a live production designed to immerse fans in the experience. Mohit Bijlani, Founder, Team Innovation, said, We take immense pride in presenting a nationwide tour of this magnitude to audiences across the country. Bringing Indias most loved voice to so many cities is a deeply meaningful milestone for our team. It is a genuine tribute to an extraordinary musical legacy, and we are thrilled to create an unprecedented live event. Every single detail of this journey is being designed to world-class standards, offering fans a live experience at a scale never seen before in his home country. The tour is presented by Kotak Solitaire, and produced and promoted by Team Innovation. Varun Khare, CEO, thumpN said, There are very few artists whose announcement can make an entire country stop and ask one question:,When do the tickets go on sale? Arijit Singh is one of them. His music has an extraordinary ability to bring people together, and we expect these shows to be exactly that. Thousands of people singing the same words, at the same time, in the same place. For thumpN, being the ticketing platform for this tour is a privilege> Our job is to make sure that getting from I need to be there to actually being there in the moment is as seamless as possible. Were incredibly excited to bring this experience to fans across all 9 cities, he added.
Aaditya Thackeray to join Pune MPSC protest, backs demand for chairpersons exit
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Bharat Forge wins Pratt & Whitney Canada contract for aerospace components
Bharat Forge Ltd on Monday said it has secured a long-term contract from Pratt & Whitney Canada for the supply of mission-critical aerospace engine components. The components will be manufactured at Bharat Forge's aerospace facility in India, the company said. We look forward to supporting Pratt & Whitney Canada's programs and furthering India's advancement in aerospace manufacturing expertise, Amit Kalyani, Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge, said. This collaboration reflects Pratt & Whitney's commitment to building a resilient, high-performing global supply chain that supports its customers and future growth ambitions, said Nathalie Rivet, Vice President, Supply Chain, Pratt & Whitney Canada. Pune-based Bharat Forge is a global leader in providing high performance, innovative safety critical components and solutions for several sectors including automotive, power, oil and gas, construction & mining, rail, marine, defence and ...
WeWork India expands Bengaluru, Pune footprint with two new centres
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MPSC protest: Rohit Pawar issues 48-hour ultimatum, warns of Pune bandh
NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the immediate removal of MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar, citing allegations of paper leaks and a lack of transparency in the commissions functioning. He warned that failure to address the demands could see more than one lakh students take to the streets of Pune
The mothers adoption forgot: Decades of silence, loss & reunion
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Veteran actors Jackie Shroff and Smita Jaykar, who shared the screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Devdas, recently reunited for a day at the formers picturesque farmhouse. Smita took to her social media account to share a series of pictures from her visit, further giving fans a glimpse of her fun-filled day surrounded by nature and animals. Sharing the photos, she wrote, Day spent at Jackie Shroff farm house What an experience. She also added hashtags including #jackieshroff, #smitajaykar, #farmhouse and #dayspentwell. The pictures capture the actors enjoying the lush surroundings of Jackies farmhouse. In one picture, Smita is seen posing alongside Jackie and another guest. Another picture shows Smita posing with a man in front of a horse. The visit also appeared to be an animal-filled one, with Smita seen feeding and interacting with a cow. In another frame, she is seen holding a large yellow-green reptile, while another picture shows her happily posing with a fluffy white rabbit. Smita is also seen holding an iguana in another picture. The carousel gives a glimpse of Jackies farmhouse, located between Mumbai and Pune, that is known for its extensive greenery and a variety of animals, including cows, ducks and rabbits. The post also received a warm reaction from Jackies wife, Ayesha Shroff, who dropped pink heart emoticons in the comments. Jackie Shroff and Smita Jaykars reunion also brought back memories of their association with Devdas. In Bhansalis 2002 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyays classic novel, Jackie played Chunnilal, Devdas close friend. Smita, meanwhile, played Kaushalya Mukherjee, Devdas mother. The films cast also included Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas Mukherjee, Aishwarya Rai as Paro, Madhuri Dixit as Chandramukhi, Kirron Kher as Sumitra and several other prominent actors. Released in 2002, Devdas was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Bharat Shah. The film was based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyays celebrated novel and featured a screenplay by Bhansali and Prakash Kapadia. Ismail Darbar and Monty Sharma composed the music, while Binod Pradhan handled cinematography and Nitin Chandrakant Desai was responsible for the production design. The film went on to become one of the most celebrated films of Bhansalis career.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Indias supercomputing capabilities are expanding rapidly, with the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) enabling wider access to high-performance computing for applications ranging from artificial intelligence and weather forecasting to healthcare, disaster management and space research, the government said on Sunday. Indias supercomputing journey has evolved significantly since the development of PARAM 8000 in the early 1990s, with the country now building a national high-performance computing ecosystem under the NSM, launched in April 2015. As of September 2026, the mission has deployed 40 supercomputers with a combined computing capacity of 68 petaflops (PF), strengthening access to advanced computing infrastructure across research and academic institutions. The government said high-performance computing is increasingly essential for accelerating scientific discovery and technological innovation, particularly as Indias digital ecosystem continues to generate large volumes of data. India generates nearly 20 per cent of the worlds data, while emerging applications such as artificial intelligence, weather prediction, climate modelling and space research require increasingly powerful computing infrastructure. Supercomputers enable massive datasets to be processed and complex simulations to be conducted at much faster speeds by combining large numbers of processors to perform calculations simultaneously. This makes them critical infrastructure for advanced scientific research and strategic applications. The government said HPC is already supporting applications with direct societal benefits, including crop-yield prediction, disease-outbreak tracking, drug discovery and forecasting areas likely to be affected by river floods. The technology is also being used across areas such as Computational Biology, Weather Prediction and Climate Modelling, Disaster Management, Big Data Analytics and Astrophysics, helping researchers tackle increasingly complex scientific and technological challenges. The National Supercomputing Mission was launched with an outlay of around Rs 4,500 crore and is jointly steered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The mission aims to strengthen self-reliance in supercomputing and build indigenous high-performance computing capabilities in India. It promotes the use of supercomputing for research, development and problem-solving across a range of scientific and technological disciplines, while also developing solutions for societal applications. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, are implementing the mission. Under the NSM, India is also developing indigenous technologies covering servers, software, cooling systems and networking, alongside expanding its supercomputing infrastructure.
BJP announces three candidates for Maharashtra MLC polls (Lead)
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) Political manoeuvres in Maharashtra have intensified after the Election Commission announced the upcoming Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) elections. On the heels of the Congress Party's announcement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its official list of candidates for three key constituencies: Nagpur Graduate: Former MLA Sudhakar Kohale; Pune Graduate: Smita Jadhav, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Dr D Y Patil University, Pune Teachers: Kaustubh Gawade, Chief Executive Officer of the prominent Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha in Kolhapur. With the announcement of these nominees, BJP will contest three seats, leaving Nagpur Teachers constituency to Shiv Sena and Aurangabad Graduates constituency to NCP. Polling for the five constituencies is slated for October 23. Kohale has been fielded to take on the incumbent Congress MLC, Abhijit Wanjari. Kohale, a seasoned leader and educator by background, previously served as a two-time municipal corporator, Water Supply Committee Chairman in Nagpur, and Nagpur East MLA (2014). In Pune Graduate Constituency, Dr Jadhav will face the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which has yet to declare its nominee. In Pune Teachers Constituency, Gawade will take on the sitting legislator Jayant Asgaonkar, who has been renominated by the Congress party. Incidentally, Shiv Sena and NCP have yet to announce their nominations. Shiv Sena has staked its claim over Pune and Amravati Teachers Constituencies. Congress has already announced Prof Aditi Rishikesh Pohare as nominee for the Amravati Teachers' Constituency. The Shiv Sena-UBT and NCP-SP are angry over Congress's decision to announce three nominees. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on September 22 sounded the poll bugle for the elections to five key Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) seats, triggering intense political manoeuvring within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The election covers three Graduate constituencies (Aurangabad, Pune, and Nagpur) and two Teachers constituencies (Amravati and Pune), where the terms of the sitting members are set to expire on December 6, 2026. According to the official schedule released by the ECI, the last date for nominations: October 6, 2026; scrutiny of nominations: October 7, 2026; last date for withdrawal: October 9, 2026; polling day: October 23, 2026 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM); and counting of votes: October 27, 2026. Incumbent representatives from Graduate Constituencies include Aurangabad Division Bhanudasrao Satish Chavan (NCP), Pune Division Arun Ganpati Lad (NCP-SP) and Nagpur Division Abhijit Govindrao Wanjari (Congress). The legislative members from the Teachers Constituencies include Amravati Division Kiran Ramrao Sarnaik (Independent but officially joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena as an associate member) and Pune Division Jayant Dinkar Asgaonkar (Congress).
BJP names three candidates for Maharashtra MLC polls; media baron's wife on the ruling party list
The BJP has announced its candidates for various constituencies in the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Dr Smita Jadhav will contest from the Pune Division Graduates constituency, while Sudhakar Kohle is fielded from Nagpur. Additionally, Kaustubh Gawde represents the Pune Division Teachers constituency in the elections. These biennial elections will occur on October 23, with results expected on October 27.
BJP Names 3 Candidates For Maharashtra MLC Polls; Media Baron's Wife On The List
Biennial elections are being held for Pune Division Graduates, Nagpur Division Graduates, Pune Division Teachers, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates and Amravati Teachers constituencies. Polling will take place on October 23
Bird strike hits Pune flight near Hyderabad airport
Hyderabad: A Pune-Shamshabad flight witnessed a bird strike on Saturday, October 3, near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad. The incident took place when the aircraft was near Shamshabad. Fortunately, despite the bird strike, the flight landed safely at the airport in Hyderabad. After landing, the officials conducted a check. 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 .
Sharad Pawar backs Thackeray brothers' protest, says SIR issue not limited to Mumbai
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday backed the joint protest march being led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying the demand was not limited to the city and that similar concerns were being raised across Maharashtra. Addressing a press conference, Pawar said political parties should come together to find a solution to alleged irregularities in the electoral process and take action against those found responsible. This demand is not limited to Mumbai. It is also being raised in Pune and Nagpur, and in several other parts of the state. The state government is going through the SIR process. When all concerned political parties come together to find a solution to this issue and take a decision regarding those who have committed irregularities, we will stand with them and extend our support, Pawar said. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Th...
BJP names Dinesh Arya as RS candidate from U'khand, Koel Mallick from Bengal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced Dinesh Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand and Rukmini Mallick (Koel Mallick) from West Bengal. In Uttarakhand, the by-election is necessitated by the completion of the term of sitting Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal. Actress-turned-politician Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, recently switched to the BJP from the Trinamool Congress. She resigned as Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member in July this year, leaving the seat vacant and forcing a by-election. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on September 22 had announced the biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to the polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The West Bengal election will be held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. The notification for the elections was issued on September 29, while the last date for filing nominations will be October 6. The scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on October 7, followed by the last date for withdrawal of candidature on October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. In Uttar Pradesh, the terms of 10 sitting Rajya Sabha members are coming to an end. The members whose terms are expiring include Arun Singh, Geeta alias Chandraprabha, Brij Lal, Ram Gopal Yadav, Ramji Gautam, B.L. Verma, Seema Dwivedi, Dinesh Sharma and Hardeep Singh Puri. Earlier in the day, the BJP announced its candidates for three Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council election. The BJP has fielded Smita Yogesh Jadhav from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Sudhakar Vitthalrao Kohle from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Kaustubh Muralidhar Gawde from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The announcement comes after discussions within the ruling alliance over the distribution of the five seats going to polls. According to MahaYuti leaders, the alliance has finalised a 3:1:1 formula for the elections. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest three seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will contest one seat and the Shiv Sena will contest the remaining one seat. The NCP has been allotted the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates' constituency, while the Shiv Sena will contest the Amravati Teachers' constituency.
BJP announces 3 candidates for Maha Legislative Council polls
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced its candidates for three Teachers' and Graduates' constituencies for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, while the ruling MahaYuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the polls. The BJP has fielded Smita Yogesh Jadhav from the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Sudhakar Vitthalrao Kohle from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Kaustubh Muralidhar Gawde from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The announcement comes after discussions within the ruling alliance over the distribution of the five seats going to polls. According to MahaYuti leaders, the alliance has finalised a 3:1:1 formula for the elections. Under the arrangement, the BJP will contest three seats, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will contest one seat and the Shiv Sena will contest the remaining one seat. The NCP has been allotted the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduates' constituency, while the Shiv Sena will contest the Amravati Teachers' constituency. Meanwhile, the Congress on Saturday announced its candidates for the upcoming elections, renominating two sitting members and fielding a new candidate for the third seat allotted to the party. In a release, the Congress said sitting MLC Abhijit Wanjari will contest from the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency, while sitting member Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar will seek re-election from the Pune Division Teachers' constituency. The party has also fielded newcomer Aditi Pohare from the Amravati Teachers' constituency. Voting for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections across the three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies will take place on October 23. The Graduates' constituencies going to polls are Pune Division, Nagpur Division and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly known as Aurangabad Division. The two Teachers' constituencies are Pune Division and Amravati Division.
BJP announces candidates for Maharashtra Legislative Council polls 2026
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced three candidates for the 2026 Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from the Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies. The BJP's Central Election Committee approved the names of the candidates, according to a press release issued by the party's central office in New Delhi on October 4, 2026. The announcement covers the Pune Division Graduates' constituency, Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency and Pune Division Teachers' constituency.
Pune Rural police have alleged in a chargesheet that realtor Ketan Agarwals fianc Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary researched deaths at Lohagad Fort and other methods before his killing. Agarwal, 26, died after allegedly being pushed from the fort in June. The 5,053-page chargesheet cites digital evidence, including online searches, messages, call records and social media material.
Pune-Hyderabad Flight Suffers Bird Hit, Lands Safely
After the plane landed, the authorities carried out a runway inspection.
MPSC protests: Supriya Sule urges Maharashtra CM to hold dialogue to find solution
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule said that she has personally intervened to mediate the ongoing Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) student agitation, calling on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to resolve the deadlock through executive dialogue. Addressing the media, Sule said that she has requested Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for an immediate pause in the demonstrations to allow constructive negotiations between the administration and the protesting aspirants. I had called the Chief Minister and urged that the agitation be paused so a solution could be found through dialogue. Pramod Patil was to convey certain instructions from the Chief Minister to the students and was supposed to call me after the discussion. I am awaiting his call, she said. The remarks came amid the ongoing agitation by MPSC aspirants over various examination-related demands. Students have previously held protests in Pune seeking action over alleged examination irre...
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