IndiGo flight with 192 on board makes emergency landing at Pune airport after gear malfunction
An IndiGo flight from Pune to Guwahati made an emergency landing at Pune Airport after developing a technical snag shortly after take-off on Sunday morning. The aircraft's landing gear (undercarriage) failed to retract and remained extended, prompting the pilot to alert Air Traffic Control (ATC).
Pune Hosts Run for Unity Marathon Promoting a Drug-Free India
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Fynbos expected to win feature event on the final day of Pune season
The Pesi Shroff-trained Indian Derby winner Fynbos, who let down a large following twice on this track, is expected to make amends, and win the feature event on the final day of the season
Toxic Air Toll: Pollution-Linked Health Insurance Claims Jump 4.3x In Three Years, Delhi Tops List
Delhi topped the list with 8,093 pollution-linked cases, ahead of Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. Heart disease led at 43.5%, followed by other respiratory illness.
From Kashmir to Pune, young warriors chase Taekwondo gold
Srinagar, Nov 14: From five-year-old beginners to young athletes with years of training behind them, a contingent of Jammu and Kashmir Taekwondo players has embarked on a journey to Pune with one common dreambringing home gold medals. The contingent was flagged off from the historic Balidaan Stambh at Lal Chowk on Saturday to participate in the International World Ranking G1 Taekwondo Championship 2026 in Pune. The ceremony witnessed participation of senior police and administrative officials, including DIG Traffic Kashmir Haseeb-ur-Rehman and SSP Traffic Srinagar Bisma Qazi. Sports enthusiasts, supporters and well-wishers also gathered to encourage the young athletes before their departure. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, DIG Traffic said that it was indeed a proud moment that a young team including five-year-old talented kids are leaving for Pune to take part in the International Taekwondo Championship. We are hopeful these children will bring laurels for J&K and the country, he said. Coach Mansha Bashir expressed confidence in the team's preparations, saying the athletes had undergone rigorous training and were determined to make J&K proud. We are hopeful that Kashmir will bring gold this time. The players have worked extremely hard and undergone rigorous training for this championship. They are well-prepared and highly motivated to give their best, she said. Highlighting the age diversity of the contingent, Mansha said some of the participants were as young as five, seven, eight and 12 years, reflecting the growing interest in Taekwondo among children in Kashmir. It is encouraging to see such young children taking up the sport with dedication. Despite their young age, they have shown tremendous discipline, enthusiasm and commitment during training. We want them to compete fearlessly, gain international exposure and make the country and Jammu and Kashmir proud, she said. The coach said the championship would provide the young players with an important platform to test their skills, gain experience and compete against athletes from different backgrounds. The dignitaries present at the flag-off ceremony appreciated the players for their discipline and dedication, urging them to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and bring laurels to the Union Territory. The team's travel has been sponsored by Applied Information, Inc., through its Glance Smart City Supervisory System, a cloud-based platform designed to manage and monitor intelligent transportation systems and traffic operations. The support reflects the importance of corporate partnerships in promoting sporting talent and helping young athletes access competitive platforms. For the youngest members of the contingent, the Pune championship represents an important milestone in their sporting journey. For their coach and supporters, the expectations are even higher. As the team heads to Pune, Kashmir will be hoping that the hard work, discipline and determination of its young Taekwondo warriors translate into a golden performance.
Janhvi, Tiger wrap up Pune schedule of Lag Jaa Gale
Janhvi Kapoor and Tiger Shroff have wrapped up the Pune schedule of their upcoming film Lag Jaa Gale, with the update being shared by the films hair and makeup artist Sourav Roy on social media. The development also marks Tigers return to work on the project following the firing incident involving his car. Sourav took []
Drought slows states rabi sowing; deficit hits 5.4 lakh hectares
PMC may follow Mumbai in curbing aerial fireworks
FDA suspends licences of Vaishali & Roopali restaurants over food safety violations
Can Resume Operations Only After A Fresh Inspection Confirms Compliances Have Been Met
Single QR ticket for all 3 Pune Metro lines in 3 months
First time in Pune: Expo on cold-chain sector, refrigeration from Nov 19
Khadak police arrest 4 for jewellery theft after 10,000km chase across Maharashtra, UP & Uttarakhand
Four years on, Rs 15cr funding gap holds up completion of Punes Registration Bhavan
Nashik-Pune railway project: 60-day deadline over, committee's study incomplete
The committee appointed to study the Nashik-Pune railway project has missed its 60-day deadline and is yet to complete its assessment. MLA Satyajeet Tambe is willing to allow more time for the exercise but insists that a public hearing must be held before a final decision is taken
Diwali holiday rush triggers massive traffic jams on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The extended Diwali holiday rush triggered heavy traffic on highways leading out of Mumbai on Saturday. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway saw vehicle queues stretching up to 6 kilometres, while motorists also faced slow movement on the Mumbai-Goa Highway near Mangaon
Railway Block in Maharashtra: 7 Trains Diverted, 2 Rescheduled Due to Yeola Yard Work
November 14, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Train services on the DaundManmad section of Central Railways Pune Division will be affected due to the second phase of remodelling work at Railway Block in Maharashtra: 7 Trains Diverted, 2 Rescheduled Due to Yeola Yard Work
State Election Commissioner stresses free, fair and peaceful Gram Panchayat polls
TThree-phase elections planned, sensitive polling stations to get additional security, says Anil Chandra Punetha
Tukaram Mundhe Strikes: 5 Reasons Why FDA Suspended Licences Of Pune's Vaishali, Roopali Restaurants
Vaishali received only 58 marks out of 98 in the non-compliance criteria with the FDA flagging various major deficiencies.
From banned gutkha to unsafe supplements: FDA seizes products worth Rs 1.9 cr
The action included the seizure of health supplements worth Rs 1.38 crore after officials detected the use of ingredients rejected by the FSSAI, the suspension of licences of two Pune restaurants over hygiene violations and the seizure of 21,004 litres of suspected edible oil worth Rs 45.95 lakh in Kolhapur
Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai: The Cities Right Behind Delhi In Pollution-Linked Health Insurance Claims
Pollution-linked health insurance claims have jumped 4.3 times in three years, and heart conditions, not lung illnesses, make up the biggest share, data from Policybazaar shows.
Pune cyclist reaches Jamshedpur during pilgrimage to Jyotirlingas, Char Dham
HM Amit Shah to visit Pune on a two-day tour from tomorrow
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Pune starting tomorrow. He will attend the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of the NHEC Multi-State Cooperative Society, virtually inaugurate the Regional Office of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies and launch Bharat Taxi at the NHEC Plant in Talegaon Dabhade []
Lag Jaa Gale: Tiger wraps Pune schedule; Janhvi co-stars
Maha govt's proposal to bring private universities under FRA sparks debate
Maharashtra's proposal to bring self-financed private universities and autonomous colleges under Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) has triggered a debate, with ministers and political leaders expressing divergent views. The FRA regulates fees charged by private unaided professional educational institutions, including those offering medical, engineering, pharmacy and management courses. The proposal was shared by Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, who told a regional news channel that the government was examining the fee structures, financial balances, land allotments and other details of self-financed universities. These institutions would be required to submit affidavits disclosing information about their functioning, he said. Patil questioned whether such universities were currently covered under FRA and how they had acquired land for their campuses, citing examples of educational institutions in Kolhapur and Pune. The minister also referred to allegations ..
Pune FDA Suspends Food Licenses Of Iconic FC Road Eateries Vaishali And Rupali
The FDA said the cramped kitchen had a freezer for raw material beside the women's washroom and the griddle for dosa and uttapam next to the men's washroom.
Priyanka Chopra's mother, Madhu Chopra, and brother, Siddharth Chopra, have agreed to sell their 3,754 sq ft Pune bungalow to Suroj Buildcon for Rs 6.5 crore. The October 2026 deal adds to the family's property transactions. Priyanka has previously sold two Mumbai penthouses, commercial office space and two residential flats.
Haryana rights panel seeks time-bound safety audit of all schools after Panchkula girl assault case
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 14 (IANS) Taking serious cognisance of the alleged assault on a six-year-old girl by a schoolmate at Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Sector 20, Panchkula, the Haryana Human Rights Commission has called for a comprehensive review of child-safety arrangements in schools across the state. The Commission has urged the State Government to consider conducting a time-bound safety audit of all schools in Haryana and prepare a concrete action plan to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. Following the incident, Commission Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra, accompanied by Assistant Registrar Puneet Arora, visited the school on October 31 to inspect the existing safety arrangements and mechanisms for supervising children. During the visit, various aspects of school safety and student supervision were examined. After the inspection, Justice Lalit Batra told the media that the Commission would conduct a detailed examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including possible shortcomings in the school's safety and monitoring arrangements, and recommend necessary improvements. In an order dated November 13, 2026, passed in Suo Motu Case No. 3555/7/14/2026, the Commission observed that ensuring the safety of every child within school premises is a fundamental responsibility of the concerned educational institution and the administration. It noted that the alleged assault on the six-year-old girl was not merely a case of negligence at an individual school but also raised several serious concerns regarding the supervision of children, availability of teachers, classroom arrangements, monitoring of CCTV cameras and emergency response mechanisms. The incident occurred on October 28, following which the girl sustained multiple serious injuries. After being referred from Civil Hospital, Sector-6, Panchkula, she was shifted to PGIMER, Chandigarh, for further treatment. On November 1, her condition had stabilised, and she was out of danger. The Full Commission, comprising Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra, Member Kuldip Jain and Member Deep Bhatia, has stressed the need to examine the number of teachers and staff members deployed to supervise students when the incident occurred. It has also sought clarity on whether children belonging to different age groups and classes were being taught together, how CCTV cameras were being monitored and why timely assistance could not be extended to the injured child. The Commission observed that taking action against individual employees alone would not be sufficient to address the matter. It emphasised that identifying the systemic shortcomings and administrative deficiencies that may have contributed to the incident was equally important to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Referring to the Haryana School Safety Regulations, 2017, and the Ministry of Education's Guidelines on School Safety and Security, 2021, the Commission underlined the importance of establishing effective School Safety Committees, maintaining child protection documents, supervising students' movement, ensuring emergency communication arrangements and preparing comprehensive crisis management plans. It also highlighted the need for adequate supervision of children's activities inside classrooms and throughout school premises, along with proper CCTV coverage at sensitive locations and regular monitoring of camera feeds to ensure that any untoward incident is detected and addressed promptly. The Commission further clarified that compliance with the prescribed pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) of 30:1 under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, should not be interpreted to mean that a teacher can leave 30 children without supervision. Similarly, the prescribed ratio does not automatically permit schools to combine another group of 30 students belonging to different classes in a single classroom. It stressed that schools must ensure adequate staff availability and appropriate classroom arrangements according to the age and educational requirements of students. The Commission has made it clear that the purpose of these recommendations is not restricted to strengthening surveillance and monitoring within school premises, but to establish a secure and supportive educational environment that facilitates the emotional, social and psychological development of children. Among the key recommendations, the Commission has stressed the need to organise regular awareness programmes for parents focusing on positive parenting, children's emotional development, non-violent disciplinary practices and the importance of understanding behavioural changes in children. On CCTV surveillance, the Commission has called for strict enforcement of the provisions contained in the Haryana School Safety Regulations, 2017. It has recommended installing adequate cameras at crucial locations, including corridors, staircases and classroom entrances, to ensure effective monitoring of school premises. The Commission observed that simply installing CCTV cameras would not serve the intended purpose unless their functioning was regularly checked and monitored. It has also recommended the implementation of a uniform and comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) across all schools. The SOP should clearly define arrangements for classroom supervision, movement of students, deployment and duty allocation of teachers, prevention and reporting of bullying, emergency medical assistance, communication with parents, preservation of CCTV footage and reporting of serious incidents. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Haryana Human Rights Commission has also sought detailed reports from five senior authorities, namely the Principal Secretary of the School Education Department, Haryana; Commissioner of Police, Panchkula; Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula; Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh; and Director General of Health Services, Haryana, along with the Civil Surgeon, Panchkula. The Commission has also made it clear that the identity and personal particulars of both children involved in the matter must remain strictly confidential in all reports, official records and subsequent proceedings, in accordance with applicable child protection and juvenile justice laws. The Commission has scheduled the next hearing in the matter for January 28, 2027.
Weeks left for CAT 2026; preparation tips to follow to score cent percentile
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 29. Just weeks left for the management entrance, the candidates might be at their last leg of preparations. For the CAT aspirants , here are preparation strategies by an expert they can follow to secure a cent percentile. Deependra Sharma, Professor and Dean School of Business, MIT World Peace University, Pune shared some preparation tips for B-school entrance aspirants, check and follow -
Spy Camera Glasses Trigger Security Alert At Srikalahasti Temple
The devotee was identified as Ankesh Agarwal, a resident of Pune. He had entered the temple wearing spectacles fitted with a hidden camera.
Shailendra Dev Prakash Dwivedi was apprehended at a hotel in Lonavala, Pune district, shortly after midnight on November 12, following a search based on technical analysis
Patna-bound flyers Chhath plan comes crashing down as SpiceJet cancels flight
Alert worker foils robbery bid in Nighoje; one held
Man on scooter snatches gold chain worth Rs3 lakh from college student in Pune
Leopard attacks sugar cane worker in Khed near Pune as harvesting season raises safety concerns
Free flats in Pimpri SRA project for kin of eight Moshi landfill victims
PCMC to take up recurring water pipeline damage with Maha Metro
Maharashtra notifies new lift safety rules; monthly checks, annual audits now mandatory
Trio armed with sharp weapons attack auto driver in Alandi
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Indo-French artist uses silk sarees to trace Women of Urban India at an exhibition in the city
Pune Book Festival to begin on Dec 12; could surpass Delhi fair in 1-2 years, says Vishwas Patil
Bed Ke Neeche Rehne Wali brings childhood imaginary friends to the stage
Nov 20 deadline for road digging before Grand Tour
PMC has set November 20 as the deadline for utility agencies to complete road excavation along the Pune Grand Tour cycling route. Any digging after the deadline will attract penalties of at least four times the prevailing rates.
Purandar airport tender to be floated soon: CM Fadnavis
Central Railway to run six festival special train services from Mumbai and Pune
The services will include four trips between LTT and Chhapra and two trips between Khadki and Khatipura. The railway has announced the schedules, halts and coach compositions for the special trains
Sunetra Pawars Decisions Will Be Accepted by All Legislators, Says Dattatray Bharane
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IISER Pune Research Associate (Physics) Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune (IISER Pune) has invited applications by email for the post of Research Associate. Applications can be sent till 25 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit iiserpune.ac.in.
Women drivers, solar power: What makes Pune Metro's Pink Line special
Amid NCP merger buzz, Amit Shah to inaugurate Ajit Pawar statue in Pune
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Pune on November 15 and 16 amid growing speculation over a possible merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). During his two-day visit, Shah will lay the foundation stone for a cooperative industrial unit in Talegaon Dabhade and visit the Bharat Forge facility
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 13: Symbiosis International (Deemed University) announces the closing of its registration window for the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Test 2026 on 25th November 2026 (Wednesday). SNAP is a national-level entrance examination for M.B.A. aspirants. With over five decades of academic excellence, Symbiosis remains a top choice for students seeking management education that is globally relevant, industry-aligned, and academically rigorous.
Delhi airport operation affected after Microsoft outage; several flights cancelled
Global Microsoft outage has impacted the airline operations in India with Spice Jet cancelled three flights from Delhi. As per reports, SpiceJet cancelled three flights departing from Delhi to Pune, Leh and Mumbai. Two SpiceJet...
Amid NCP merger talks, HM Shah to meet senior leaders of BJP, NCP, Shiv Sena during 2-day Pune visit
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Amid the ongoing talks about the merger or reunion of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Pune district on November 15 and 16. On November 15, HM Shah will lay the foundation stone for an industrial unit to be run on a cooperative basis in Talegaon Dabhade and later visit the Bharat Forge facility at Mundve. He will stay in Pune on Sunday night, and is expected to meet the senior leaders and office-bearers of the BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena. On November 15, he is also likely to flag off the Pune Marathon. HM Shah will unveil the statue of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar on November 16 on the premises of Pune Zilla Parishad. The function will be attended by NCP legislators, ministers, MPs and other functionaries as they have been alerted about the programme over the phone. The two-day official programme has been confirmed by the state publicity department. NCP sources also confirmed that HM Shah will unveil Ajit Pawar's statue, adding that the formal request was made by Deputy CM and NCP chief Sunetra Pawar. In addition, sources said the party functionaries will also interact with HM Shah about the Mahayuti alliance and NDA issues. The Home Minister's visit comes days after Dy CM Sunetra Pawar and her son and party MP Parth Pawar met the former in New Delhi, reportedly over their request to return the finance department to NCP and also about the possible merger or reunion of NCP factions. Thereafter, a group of NCP leaders comprising Praful Patel, Maharashtra unit chief Sunil Tatkare, former Assembly Speaker Dilip Walse Patil, ministers Chhagan Bhujbal and Hasan Mushrif and former minister Dhananjay Munde met HM Shah and reportedly discussed the functioning of the party and the growing rift between the veterans and youth leaders. HM Shah's visit is also important when putting an end to the days of intense political speculation in Maharashtra. Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) working president and Baramati MP Supriya Sule on Thursday categorically ruled out any ongoing merger talks between the two NCP factions, declaring that the chapter closed for her the day her brother, late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, passed away. Addressing the media, Sule dismissed swirling rumours of a reunion between the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) and the ruling NCP faction headed by Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar. No proposal regarding a merger has been received by us, Sule stated unequivocally. In an emotional remark, she added, My brother is gone, and on that very day, the subject of the merger ended for me. I have not received any proposal, so I have no information about what merger is being discussed. No one has spoken to me about this. Sule's statement comes as the rumour mill in Maharashtras political circles has gone into overdrive over the past week following a series of high-profile developments and cryptic statements. NCP Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare recently stated that merger talks were actively underway while Ajit Pawar was alive and would have materialised in February had it not been for his untimely demise in a plane crash. During Sharad Pawars recent hospitalisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned to inquire about his health, followed two days later by a visit from senior NCP leader Praful Patel. Subsequently, MP Parth Pawar visited Sharad Pawars Mumbai residence, 'Silver Oak', on two consecutive days, fueling talk of backchannel negotiations. Chief Minister Fadnavis said, Only Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar can clarify whether the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions will merge, noting that the BJP has not been informed of any such move. Addressing rumours about a potential merger between the two rival NCP factions, CM Fadnavis maintained that any such decision would heavily involve the ruling coalition. If they decide to merge, they will come and tell us, because the merger cannot happen without us. Neither of them has told us anything yet, he said. When pressed by reporters on the likelihood of reunification, Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday in Pune avoided a direct denial, remarking, As time comes, you will all come to know about everything, a statement that further stoked political conjecture.
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Pune Senior Citizen Duped Of Rs 22 Lakh By Fraudster Posing As CBI Officer
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'I Am Made For This Stage - How Late Bloomer Nazma Khan Manifested Her Way To The Top
Inter Zonal T20 Trophy: Nazma Khans cricketing career has been one of slow, stubborn blooming. She spent six years warming the bench in Delhis age-group sides, drifted through two other states in search of regular game time, and only truly announced herself in the Delhi set-up in her late 20s. At 30, she was still waiting for a Womens Premier League (WPL) call after not finding any takers in the last two auctions. On October 28, as the WPL 2027 mini-auction played out in Kochi, Nazma was with Delhi for the Senior Womens T20 Trophy league stage when her name came, but found no interest from five franchises, even as she got a net bowling request from Gujarat Giants (GG). Actually, I saw a little bit of the starting half. After that, we had a team meeting, so I couldn't see after that. I saw it when my name came on the screen for the first time. Then after that, someone didnt raise the paddle up and I was a little disappointed. So I went back to my room. After that, I didn't see the auction. I was disappointed and I went to my room. I started talking to one of my sirs. I told him, 'Sir, I am feeling very disappointed.' So then sir was motivating me. He said, 'Koi ni Nazma. Part of life hai. Part of journey hai (No worries Nazma, it's a part of life and journey).' Ups and downs will keep happening. You have to keep going. I said yes sir. Then all of a sudden, I got a text from GG about net bowling. I was a little surprised along with the feeling of disappointment. Then I told my sir that I got a message for net bowling. Sir said, 'Haan kar do (You say yes to them).' I replied to them that I am available for net bowling, recalled Nazma to IANS, in a select virtual interaction. But in the accelerated round, Delhi Capitals signed her for Rs 10 lakh, and Nazma was overwhelmed. Then all of a sudden, the bell started ringing in my room. The room started knocking loudly. When I went there, my mates told me that my name came up. For a while, I couldn't believe that my name came up. I was surprised - it is such a feeling that at that time, I can say that I was feeling-less. I didn't know how to express this feeling. But then I started crying. I was very happy about this. Then I told my sir that finally, my name came up, she added. Jemimah Rodrigues, India batter and Delhi Capitals skipper, opened her Instagram to welcome her new team-mate, but found a message Nazma had sent nearly a year ago. I know you won't even see this message but one day i'll going to share the same platform with you and will be doing batting with you and will going to make our team win and i'll make you open your instagram to show you this message, it read. Jemimah posted a screenshot on her story: Opened Instagram just now to text Nazma and stumbled upon a message from her a year ago. One year later, the manifestation is real. Welcome to the family. DC reshared it with the caption, Reminder that manifestation works. Keep trying. Never stop believing. It will all work out in the end. Nazma had sent that message after watching Jemimah's unbeaten 127 help eventual champions India chase down 339 against Australia in the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final. That match was so inspiring for me. Actually, I watched the whole match sitting there. The way Jemi managed the team and played a responsible inning in such a pressure situation. Australia is the best team till now and I felt the most connection when she was not able to perform in all the league matches and out of runs and little bit out of confidence. But when I saw that match, I felt that I have to do the same for my team (like how Jemimah did). Like I bat in the middle order and lower order and I feel that a player who gets the game in favour of her team and finishes the game well. So I had a feeling that I have to do something like this because I could connect with my role for that particular time period. When India won that match, I posted a story immediately on social media. I don't usually stay active on social media and then I posted a story about Jemi. Then I messaged that I also want to play on this stage. I also want to play among these players. I also want to win matches for my team and I know that I am made for this stage. So, I messaged (her) with this intention that no matter what, I will also play on this stage. One day, I will play among these players and I will also win matches for my team by playing the finishers role, she explained. The pair have since chatted and met as opponents during the Delhi-Mumbai clash in Pune. If the wait was long, the bloom has been emphatic. Nazma was the leading wicket-taker as Delhi won last seasons Senior Women's One Day Trophy, taking 24 scalps at 15.62, and topped the Inter Zonal T20 Trophy charts with 12 wickets for North Zone. With the bat, she made 106 runs at a strike rate of 120.5 in the last Senior Women's T20 Trophy and 267, including an unbeaten 126, in the 2024/25 one-day season. In August this year, Nazmas 12 wickets earned her the Purple Cap as North Delhi Strikers won the women's Delhi Premier League (DPL). Nazmas sporting roots go back to a father who played kabaddi and cricket in college. Growing up in Delhi, Nazma cycled, played football, trained with boxers and was the only girl in her block who played with the boys. After a summer camp at the National Stadium, she began as a medium-pacer at the RPCA Academy before switching to left-arm spin. Cricket scholarships carried her through her graduation and a master's degree at Gargi College. Nazma also starred in the all-India university final win over Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Mysuru. When neighbours asked if she earned anything, her parents simply said she played - their only condition was that she never break their trust. The road from there was anything but smooth. A move to Nagaland, as a pure batter at her father's insistence, brought her U23 and senior debut and a knock of 121 that was then the state's highest score, before a guest player registration dispute cost her a season. After a year with Uttarakhand, Nazma returned to Delhi, only to be kept out by an accident and selection calls. But watching Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah go about their business from the dugout taught her how games unfold, and Nazma gradually forced her way into the playing eleven. The inaugural women's DPL in 2024 was the turning point for Nazma. Playing in broadcast matches for the first time, with WPL scouts keeping a close watch, Nazma won the head coach's trust and places in both Delhi white-ball sides. Along the way, she has leaned on a chain of coaches, none more than Mayank Raghav, a former Ranji Trophy batter who hit 228 on debut for Manipur in 2018/19. His six-hitting clips on Instagram prompted her to send him a direct message. My cricket journey started with RPCA Academy. There, Surjeet sir and Ajay sir were present and from the start, they have always supported me a lot. Then, when I started playing my board matches, I met Dishant Yagnik sir. He was the mentor in my cricket journey. He helped me improve a lot in terms of my skills, which helped me in my batting. Then, for the past 3 years, I have been following him. I get irritated because I keep asking him the same thing repetitively. So, he has supported me a lot. Then, when my journey in DPL began, one day, I saw a video of Mayank Raghav sir of six-hitting on Instagram. Then, after DPL, I understood that, 'Nazma, thoda chakke maarna seekhna hoga (I will have to learn about how to hit sixes).' Actually, I was only able to work on video calls with Dishant Yagnik sir. So, I wanted an individual person to work with me in Delhi. When I saw his video on Instagram of six-hitting, I texted him. I texted him in my first season. I told him that I also want to learn six-hitting from him and how effortlessly you do it. When I sent him some of my videos, he told me that I was doing well. He gave me a time to meet him, wherein I met him and then, we started our sessions, she said. Raghav, who was visibly emotional on Instagram after her WPL selection, has been a huge blessing for Nazma. The most important thing is that Mayank sir is a person who gives me so much time. He puts so much effort into me. Mentally, he gives me an everyday perspective on things. Like, how a game is played. I have learnt from him how cricket actually is. I have never seen such a passionate person in my life who feels about cricket in that way. When I listen to him, see him in person, learn from him how he bats effortlessly I see it all. For the past 2-3 years, he has been working with me and I feel that if he wasn't my in-person mentor, I don't know if I would have been able to reach here. He knows me inside out and explains everything to me. But he never makes me feel that I am not the best. He always tells me that I am just about to do it and you will do it. When my auction was going on, I was talking to Mayank sir and told him that my name didn't appear. But even then, he was motivating me. I always share everything about me - even the smallest of details - and my day-to-day life with him. If I am worried about anything, whether it is cricket or off-cricket, I talk to him and feel very relaxed. I felt that I should have a mentor like him. He is a very positive person. I have started being a little positive with him. Before that, I didn't understand so much about myself. But when I started understanding about myself, he started explaining the importance of this platform to me. He told me that these days will be very valuable and you don't know when these days will come and go. So, live every day along with playing. When we were talking that day (after the WPL selection happened), it was a very emotional moment because I know that he has been a very good player in his life. He played Ranji Trophy and made 200 runs in his debut match. Sir has told me all the stories of his journey. It is very inspiring for me that I told him that I will play and fulfill your dream of playing for India. I told him that I just don't want to play. I want to stay there consistently and dominate. So, it was a very emotional moment for sir as well, elaborated Nazma. Nazma draws inspiration from Ellyse Perry's all-round commitment and keeps no pre-match rituals. At home, whenever she brings a trophy or medal back, her mother gives her a peck, then to the silverware, and places it beside the Quran Sharif. Relatives who once frowned at her wearing shorts now congratulate her, and many want their daughters to follow her path. Seeing her parents build their lives from scratch has left her with an immense sense of responsibility towards them. Nazma hopes to become an idol rather than follow one, and at 30 insists contribution, not age, is what counts in cricket. After quickly thanking well-wishers so that her silence wasn't mistaken for ego, Nazma handed her Instagram handling duties to her manager. Doing well for Delhi is Nazmas immediate priority, with the Super League stage of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy starting in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Bigger stages and brighter lights await Nazma in the months ahead. For now, she and those who have stood by her all these years can savour seeing the hard work and dedication finally pay off. Nazmas climb to the top was 12 years in the making, but it feels like this late bloomers story has only just begun. 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In todays fast-paced life where one doesnt have enough time even to listen and ponder over others problems, here is a heartwarming human-interest tale that will surely enliven the innermost cockles of readers heart of Rising Kashmir paper. Though the din and dust of Diwali 2026 has now started fading away into oblivion, giving way to the daily grind of life, yet it is the actions of human beings that still stand guard and bear testimony to the fact that society as such still has enough of resilience within itself to spring surprises on us. While the nation celebrated the just-concluded Diwali with the usual gusto and endless festivities, a retired lady army officer from Pune (Wagholi) has etched her name and acts of benevolence into the hearts and minds of countless soldiers of the IA who stand guard in the frigid environs of J&K. In a heartfelt gesture, Lt Col Geeta Rao (Retd), my neighbour too, residing at Vijay Vihar, AWHO, Wagholi, has ensured that more than 1000 packets of sweets reach soldiers deployed in the Akhnoor and Ladakh sectors of India under her maiden ventureSWAD HAMARE GHAR KA. For her, this was not merely a festive gesture but an expression of an enduring bond with the uniform and the men and women who continue to guard our frontiers. Having served in the army herself, she understands that while the country is in a rapturous mood of celebration, the same ought to transcend physical and emotional barriers and seep into the very beings of countless men and women of the armed forces standing vigil on our northern borders. For a soldier, retirement may mark the end of an active military career, but it rarely brings to an end to the emotional attachment to the uniform, the organisation, and above all, the men and women who continue to guard the nations frontiers. For Lt Col Geeta Rao Retd) her maiden venture has been heralding not only her painstaking efforts but also cementing cum building new relationships, notwithstanding her bidding farewell to the arms few years back. This Diwali mentioned by me above, as the nation zoomed on to the bandwagon of fun, frolics and fireworks, Raos message in the form of her sweet packets anointed with words to the effect Jammu aur Kashmir ki seemaon per tainat hamare veer Jawanon ke liye - resonated thousands of kilometres away in the forward areas of the UT. For troops deployed in J&K, particularly operational areas, such festivals can be occasions of mixed emotions. The joy of ringing in the festival of lights is often accompanied by memories of families, children and loved ones. A gesture of remembrance from someone who has herself served in the army can therefore have a special significance. Interestingly, the Diwali outreach is part of a larger initiative that Lt Col Rao commenced on Kargil Vijay Diwas this July 2026, associating the sacrifice displayed by Indian soldiers during the Kargil conflict with her decision to give practical expression to her respect and gratitude towards serving personnel. It was perhaps this sense of belonging that inspired her to begin reaching out to soldiers. The distribution of 1000 sweet packets, made all by herself with active support of friends, family members, veterans and the like at Vijay Vihar, AWHO, Wagholi (Pune), marks a significant extension of that effort. In an age when public expressions of patriotism frequently find their way into speeches, ceremonies and social media messages, actions such as those undertaken by this venture offer a more personal understanding of the national environment. For her yeomans service, despite having shed the uniform, the retired lady veteran has even been honoured by the district collector, Pune, in the past by way of letters of appreciation. From Vijay Vihar Wagholi (Pune) to the soldiers deployed in the frigid environs of J&K, the sweet packets are in themselves a personification of all that stands by these efforts for times to come. The uniform may eventually be laid aside, but the spirit of service, the affection for ones comrades and the commitment to the nation remain for a long time. (The writer is a retired army officer and a regular scribe of RK and can be approached at his email: slalotra4729@gmail.com)
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 12: European companies once came to India for scale. Today, they increasingly come for capability - teams that own parts of global programmes, a trade framework that now covers services and digital trade, and shared ground on data and AI regulation. Billennium, a European IT Services & Consulting company marking ten years in India, explains what is driving the shift - and what it means for businesses on both sides.
