Adani Group refutes social media claims over alleged tree felling near Bhimashankar Temple
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 25 (IANS) The Adani Group has refuted social media claims linking the Group to alleged tree felling near the Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra's Pune district, calling them false and misleading as they have no project in the area. In a statement posted on X, a company spokesperson said the videos circulating on social media linking Adani Group to alleged tree felling and displacement near the Bhimashankar Temple are false, misleading and fabricated. The group has no project, proposed or ongoing, in the area or its vicinity, and is in no way associated with the activities depicted in the circulating videos, according to an Adani Group spokesperson. We strongly urge everyone to verify facts and refrain from sharing false and unverified content, the spokesperson added. The Adani Group statement came in response to misleading social media posts. Meanwhile, Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) has planted more than 1.6 million trees and saplings across 568 hectares at the Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) mine in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, transforming the area into a green landscape. Once an active mining site, the area has now been transformed into a lush green landscape. Under the ecological restoration, 40 trees are planted for every tree removed for mining activities. Native species, including Sal, Mahua, Tendu, Amaltas and Sidha have been replanted, with the company reporting a survival rate of about 88 per cent. AEL operates the mine as developer and operator for Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL). According to officials, its greening project has demonstrated how mined land can be restored after coal extraction. It aims to increase the green cover to more than 4 million trees by the end of the decade. The Adani Group has also developed a 3.5-hectare nursery, housing about 5,00,000 saplings and achieved successful regeneration of Sal forests in the area. According to officials, it has undertaken compensatory afforestation across more than 4,000 hectares in the Surguja, Korea, Balrampur and Surajpur forest divisions, while over Rs 259 crore has been deposited with the Chhattisgarh government towards afforestation, wildlife management and other environmental measures.
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Maharashtra FDA seizes 1.56 crore worth of food stock in statewide drive
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Tiger Shroff sells Mumbai apartment for Rs 9cr days after firing incident
Tiger Shroff has successfully sold his Khar West apartment for a whopping Rs 9 crore, finalizing the sale in late October. This transaction adds to his real estate portfolio, following a previous sale of another flat for an impressive Rs 15.6 crore within the same building. Earlier this year, he also offloaded a Pune property for Rs 8.87 crore. Read on
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.
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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.
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.
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YSRCP alleges police assault on former Andhra minister Rajini, seeks SECs intervention
Digital Desk | Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 23 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh minister Vidadala Rajini was allegedly pushed to the ground by a woman police officer. The incident occurred on Friday at the YSR Congress Party leaders residence in Chilakaluripet in Palnadu district. YSR Congress Party alleged that the Backward Classes leader was subjected to shocking treatment by the police. According to YSRCP, Chilakaluripet Rural Sub-Inspector Priyanka has forcefully pushed her to the ground. Alleging police assault on the former minister, YSRCP demanded an independent investigation by the State Election Commission and action against responsible officials. The video of the alleged police assault on the YSRCP leader was widely circulated on social media, with the opposition party highlighting it as another incident of police highhandedness during the ongoing nomination process for the local body elections. The opposition party alleged that Rajini, party in-charge for Chilakaluripet constituency, was placed under house arrest while she was trying to provide B-Forms to MPTC and ZPTC candidates. When Yadlapadu ZPTC candidate and Dalit leader Pandula Bullabbayi came to meet her, police stopped him at the gate. Rajini questioned why the party candidates were being prevented from entering her residence, YSRCP said. What crime did Rajini commit? Meeting our candidates? Providing B-Forms? Questioning police restrictions at her own house? asked the opposition party. YSRCP alleged that police are acting on the directions of TDP leaders, obstructing YSRCP candidates instead of protecting their democratic rights. This incident demands an independent investigation into those allegations. It strongly condemned the incident and demanded immediate action against the officer involved. We demand that the State Election Commission take immediate action, ensure the safety of our candidates and stop unlawful interference in the nomination process. Chandrababu Naidu must answer for the conduct of police under his government and the continuing complaints of obstruction during local body elections, the party said. Meanwhile, YSRCP leaders lodged a complaint with State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha over widespread violence, nomination obstruction and electoral irregularities by TDP workers. Addressing the media outside the SEC office, MLCs Lella Appi Reddy and Kalpalatha Reddy, along with Employees and Pensioners Wing State President Nalamaaru Chandrasekhar Reddy, demanded immediate intervention. Appi Reddy condemned the coalition government for obstructing YSRCP candidates even on the final day of nominations. Opposition leaders were placed under house arrest while ruling-party candidates enjoyed unrestricted access. Police and revenue officials were functioning as TDP workers, allowing nomination papers to be torn, candidates to be attacked, and cases to be registered against victims. Despite Supreme Court directions, the SEC provided limited relief in only four of the 19 affected municipalities. Issuing police escort instructions just 90 minutes before the deadline was meaningless for candidates travelling from villages. He demanded an extension, adequate protection and action against fabricated YSRCP nominations and withdrawals, while questioning new B-Form deadlines. He also sought cancellation of TDP's registration and warned of legal accountability for election irregularities. Kalpalatha Reddy condemned attacks on women, including saree-pulling and physical assaults, questioning the silence of the woman Home Minister V. Anitha. She demanded effective police protection and justice for affected candidates. Chandrasekhar Reddy criticised officials for witnessing attacks without intervening and demanded immediate action instead of meaningless announcements.
Inaugural India-Ethiopia army-to-army staff talks held in Pune
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The inaugural army-to-army staff talks between India and Ethiopia have concluded in Pune, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral military cooperation, the Indian Army said on Friday. The inaugural Army-to-Army Staff Talks between the Indian Army and the Ethiopian Army concluded in Pune, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral military cooperation. The talks focused on enhancing professional engagement, capacity building, defence technology, innovation and exploring new avenues of cooperation, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army posted on X. The Ethiopian Army delegation also visited Indian defence industries, gaining insights into the Nations indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities and growing start-up ecosystem, reflecting the progress under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment of both Armies to deepen military cooperation and strengthen enduring ties of friendship, it added. Last month, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Sanjay Kumar, and Major General Teshome Gemechu, Director General for Defence Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation, Ethiopia, co-chaired the second India-Ethiopia Joint Defence Cooperation Meeting in Addis Ababa. During the meeting, the officials of the two nations discussed areas of mutual interest in the fields of military training, military exercises, medical cooperation, peacekeeping and defence industries. The two sides agreed to expand and deepen defence cooperation activities through exchange of personnel from training institutes, exploring avenues for joint ventures in defence production, delegation visits and experience-sharing interactions, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence. The meeting was part of the institutional mechanism established through the signing of the Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Defence Ministers of India and Ethiopia in February last year. The first India-Ethiopia Joint Defence Cooperation was held in New Delhi in October last year. Ethiopia is an important defence partner of India, and the partnership started way back in 1958. During the visit of Prime Minister of India to Ethiopia in December 2025, the bilateral relationship between the two countries was elevated to the level of Strategic Partnership, the ministry had stated.
Aditya Birla Real Estate eyes Rs 1,650 cr revenue from new project in Pune
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AP SEC Asks Officials to Allow Restrained Candidates to File Nominations
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MLC polls: Supriya Sule questions BJP candidate wearing party scarf while voting
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Supriya Sule Questions BJP Candidates Scarf at Pune MLC Polling Booth
The NCP (SP) leader seeks clarification from the Maharashtra government and Election Commission after a video purportedly shows Kaustubh Gawade wearing a BJP scarf while voting.
MLC polls: Supriya Sule flags spy-cam pen allegations, Devendra Fadnavis responds
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has alleged that the BJP is using spy-camera pens to record voters in the Pune Teachers and Graduates MLC polls. Voters were reportedly asked to clip the pens to their pockets, film their ballots and collect money on showing the video. Sule urged the Election Commission to investigate. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he doesnt know what a spycam pen is. Counting is scheduled for October 27.
MahaRERA approves Rs 23,719 crore housing projects ahead of festive season
MahaRERA approved 435 housing projects ahead of the festive season, indicating strong residential market activity. The approvals involve an investment of Rs 23,719 crore and comprise 32,981 apartments across various regions. The approvals included significant numbers of projects in Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Pune, contributing to market momentum. Developers are also seeking extensions for projects delayed beyond completion dates, which reflects their proactive approach.
Bombay High Court permits withdrawal of plea against Religion Act
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Maha MLC polls: Voting underway for five seats; Mahayuti, MVA both assert wins
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Polling for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, comprising three graduate and two teacher constituencies, is currently underway on Friday with 182 candidates in the fray, and their political futures sealed in ballot boxes across 2,419 polling stations. The counting is scheduled for October 27. The polling, which started at 8 a.m. and will continue till 4 p.m., is taking place in the Pune Teachers and Pune Graduate constituencies; Amravati Teacher Constituency; Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduate Constituencies, where the rebels have made the elections tough for both the ruling Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi. Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol cast his vote at Dindayal Upadhyaya School in Kothrud, Pune. Speaking to reporters after exercising his franchise, Mohol expressed firm confidence that the ruling Mahayuti coalition will secure victories across all five constituencies. Mohol stated that graduate and teacher voters are educated and analytical. He noted that voters evaluate national progress, global developments, and the accelerated pace of state development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister/Deputy CMs leadership before casting their ballots. Addressing comparisons with cooperative body elections (such as Gokul), Mohol emphasised that cooperative and legislative council polls operate under entirely different dynamics. He reiterated full confidence in the victory of candidates such as Smita Jadhav and Kaustubh Gawde, noting that alliance-supporting voters will firmly back the coalition. The Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil also said that the Mahayuti will win all five seats. Expressing strong confidence in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Legislative Council elections, the Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar predicted victories across all five seats, including the Nagpur Graduate constituency, both seats in Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati. Levelling serious allegations over electoral integrity, Wadettiwar claimed that flawed voter lists are a critical issue and asserted that the BJP resorts to manipulation in voter rolls because it cannot win elections fairly. The Pune graduate constituency records the highest participation base with approximately 3.88 lakh voters. The Amravati teacher constituency records the smallest base with approximately 35,000 voters. To ensure ballot validity, voters were required to present valid identification documents, including Aadhaar cards, driving licenses, PAN cards, Indian passports, government or semi-government service ID cards, MP/MLA/MLC official IDs, educational institution service IDs, or original university degree/diploma certificates. The election process in the Nagpur graduate constituency witnessed friction following allegations of discrepancies in the voter rolls. Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari and party leaders raised concerns over 8,744 duplicate voter entries across multiple polling booths, calling the situation a matter of serious concern. Congress state chief spokesperson Atul Londhe alleged during a press conference that approximately 20,000 to 22,000 voter registrations were processed using a single mobile number (5432154321), and questioned the transparency of the verification process. A formal letter demanding an inquiry was submitted to the divisional commissioner by Congress leader Prafulla Goodhe. Following complaints, election authorities at polling booths required voters with duplicate listings to execute a short written declaration confirming they were voting at only one designated location and would not cast a vote elsewhere.
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar had condemned Mahatma Gandhis assassination and, despite disagreeing with some of Gandhis political views, did not want him killed, Satyaki Savarkar, the Hindutva ideologues grandnephew, told a special MP/MLA court in Pune during cross-examination in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Satyaki made the statement while being questioned by [] The post Savarkar opposed Gandhis assassination, grandnephew tells Pune Court during Rahul Gandhi defamation trial appeared first on India Legal .
Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Free Coaching Initiative for Underprivileged Students
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