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Armwrestling: India ends first-ever home World Championship with 59 medals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) India ended the first-ever home Armwrestling World Championship in style, finishing with 59 medals at the 47th World Armwrestling & 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship 2026 in New Delhi on Friday. Hosted in India for the first time, the Championship brought more than 1,700 athletes, officials and supporters from over 60 countries to New Delhi. Russia finished as overall champions, with Kazakhstan second and Turkey third. Six athletes won senior gold on both arms: Melek Celik and Esra Kiraz (Turkiye), Ulbossyn Elmurat and Yerdualet Nurmakhan (Kazakhstan), and Irina Driaeva and Tengizi Natsvlishvili (Georgia). India finished with 59 medals (9 gold, 19 silver, 31 bronze), with the Para athletes contributing 26 medals (2 gold, 10 silver, 14 bronze) to the tally, which placed the country at fifth on the para medal table. Sub-junior, junior and youth athletes added 20 medals (3 gold, 8 silver, 9 bronze), and masters and grand masters won 12 (4 gold, 1 silver, 7 bronze). India won one bronze in the senior category. Jincymol Sebastian won Grand Master Women 80 kg on both arms. Yogesh Choudhary and Shoukath VT each took Right-arm gold and Left-arm bronze. In the senior finals, Madhura K N won bronze in Women 70 kg Right. The closing ceremony on Friday was held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel in East Delhi and was attended by H.E. Nstor Gabriel Baltodano Vargas, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica; H.E. Sena Latif, Ambassador of Romania to India; and H.E. Vakhtang Jaoshvili, Ambassador of Georgia to India. The Championship, which ran from October 29 to November 6, 2026, was hosted by the Peoples Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI) under the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF). Charles Osei Asibey, President, Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) and Vice President, World Armwrestling Federation (WAF), said, India has set a new standard as a host. The organisation, the hospitality and the passion of the crowd made this a Championship every continent will remember. Preeti Jhangiani, President, PAFI, Vice President, AAF and Co-founder, Pro Panja League, said, We welcomed the worlds strongest arms to India, and tonight we say goodbye as one armwrestling family. Our athletes made the country proud on home soil. This World Championship belongs to every Indian athlete, coach and official who believed in this sport. Parvinn Dabass, Co-founder, Pro Panja League, said, Our athletes have shown the world what Indian armwrestling can do on the biggest stage, in front of a home crowd. Hosting a World Championship was a dream for Panja in India; now it is a benchmark we will keep building on. The World Armwrestling Championship moves to Canada next year. In India, the Pro Panja League Poonawalla Gold Edition II follows in Pune on November 28, 2026, featuring World Championship medallists Yogesh Choudhary, Harkomal Singh Gill and Aabhas Rana.
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Twenty years after its launch in India, Bigg Boss continues to draw audiences, with its latest season achieving a new viewership milestone. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has crossed 100 crore hours of watch time on JioHotstar in under 60 days, making it the fastest season in the franchise's history to reach the mark. The season, which premiered in September, had earlier recorded the biggest opening day ever for a reality show on JioHotstar. The latest milestone further reflects the show's continued reach and audience engagement, two decades after it first introduced the reality television format to Indian viewers. The show's engagement figures also indicate that audiences are participating beyond watching episodes. More than 350 crore votes have been cast this season, marking a 71% increase compared to the previous season. The number of fans participating in voting has also grown by 48%. Additionally, viewers have created over three times as many memes as last season, while participation in Jeeto, the show's interactive play-along game, has more than doubled. The show's reach extends beyond India as well. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has consistently featured among JioHotstar's top five titles in the UK, Canada and Singapore since its premiere. In the UAE, the show currently ranks No. 1 on STARZPLAY and has remained among the platform's top 10 titles since its streaming debut. Speaking about the milestone, host Salman Khan said, Bigg Boss ka asli game sirf ghar ke andar nahi, ghar ke bahar bhi chalta hai, jahaan audience har moment se judi rehti hai. Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours on JioHotstar is a testament to the incredible love and connection our viewers share with the show. Every season brings something new, but what remains constant is the excitement and enthusiasm of our audience. This milestone belongs to each one of you. Thank you for being such an important part of the Bigg Boss journey! Alok Jain, Head Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, also spoke about the achievement and the show's growing digital audience. He said, 100 crore hours is a moment of real pride for all of us. Thats more than an hour of Bigg Boss for every person in the Hindi-speaking market, on digital alone, before you even count television. We are excited to have crossed 100 crore hours on JioHotstar with nearly half the season still to go. Its heartening to see viewers embrace a season we have shaped around what they love most about the show. Bigg Boss has always been made for every Indian, and today it is watched from the biggest metros to the smallest villages. This season, we gave our audience even more ways to be part of it: they dont just watch the house, they help run it, voting, polling and debating as the drama unfolds. Our heartfelt thanks go to every viewer who has made the show their own, Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, added, Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours is a moment were deeply grateful for. Every one of those hours is a testament to the love and appreciation of a viewer who chose to spend their time inside the Bigg Boss house, and we dont take that for granted. For over two decades, this show has grown because the audience has made it their own. The way our audience engages with the show is a testament to how Bigg Boss has defined unscripted content in India, and that is what makes us want to make it bigger, better and bolder with every season. To our viewers, thank you for your love and loyalty. To Salman Khan, our partners at JioStar, and the entire Endemol Shine India team, thank you for the passion and hard work that goes into making the show every day. Were proud of this milestone, and we promise to keep working to give you more reasons to tune in. In India, the show's viewership spans major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, along with Lucknow, Surat, Jaipur and Nagpur. The latest season has also attracted younger audiences, with Gen Z accounting for 45% of its total watch time. Meanwhile, connected TV viewership has continued to grow, indicating increased family viewing on larger screens. The season has also secured partnerships with 24 sponsors across multiple categories, including FMCG, e-commerce, beauty and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, real estate, consumer electronics, kitchen and home appliances, and on-demand home services. Currently available in six languages, Bigg Boss remains JioHotstar's biggest entertainment franchise and a key part of JioStar's Always On Unscripted offering. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 streams 24x7 on JioHotstar. The format is owned by Banijay Entertainment and produced by Endemol Shine India. Also Read : Bigg Boss 20: Yung DSA ADMITS cheating on girlfriend 10 times, fears losing her
Sharad Pawar likely to be discharged from Mumbai hospital on Saturday
Sharad Pawar was initially admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2. After being discharged on November 4, he was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for further treatment
Gold price today on Dhanteras: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune & more
Gold prices have fallen sharply in futures trade due to weak spot demand across major Indian cities. In futures contracts, the price declined by Rs 2,178 for December delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange. Major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi recorded decreases in the rates of 24K, 22K, and 18K gold. Prices dropped in different categories indicating a broader trend of weak demand.
Customs Seize Rs 3.72 Crore Hydroponic Weed At Pune Airport
Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized 10.6 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 3.72 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were cleverly concealed in food packets, and an investigation is underway to identify the smuggling network.
Whistleblower Found Dead In Beed
Vaibhav Chavan, 26, who was believed to have exposed a racket providing fake sports certificates for police jobs, was found dead by hanging in Beed district, Maharashtra, on Thursday. Police have registered a case of accidental death, though oral information suggests Chavan had previously complained about fabricated certificates. This incident follows Pune Police's unearthing in September of a large-scale racket involving over 1,000 fake Kurash certificates used for government job applications.
Pune Customs seizes hydroponic marijuana worth 3.72 crore at airport, arrests passenger
The interception was based on passenger profiling and suspicious findings during baggage scanning, a press note issued by Pune Customs said
Green Luxury: The Electric GLC Arrives at 78.50 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Electric GLC 400 4MATIC, marking the first vehicle built on the MB.EA-M electric platform and locally assembled at its Chakan facility in Pune. The luxury EV, priced at 78.50 lakh, has already garnered significant interest with over 650 bookings and features advanced technology, impressive performance, and a long range.
AISTA seeks 35% hike in sugar MSP to 42/kg, backs Centre's cane price
Sugar trade body AISTA has asked the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42 per kg from Rs 31, while backing the government's cane price as fair and just, as a panel probes unrest among sugarcane farmers. The All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) made the demands in a presentation to a four-member committee headed by former Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand, set up on October 13 to address grievances of protesting growers, mainly in Karnataka and Maharashtra. The panel met sugarcane growers in Bengaluru and later in Pune on November 4. An AISTA delegation attended the meeting in Pune. AISTA Chairman Praful Vithalani said the minimum selling price of sugar had remained unchanged since February 2019 and should be raised to at least Rs 4,200 per quintal to ensure that mills do not sell sugar below their cost of production. The government fixed the fair and remunerative price (FRP) for cane for the 2026-27 season (October-September) at Rs 365 per quintal on
Pune Customs seize hydroponic weed worth Rs 3.72 crore at airport, one arrested
Pune Customs officials seized 10.642 kg of hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 3.72 crore at Pune International Airport. An Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok was arrested after the drugs were allegedly found concealed in freeze-dried durian packets inside his check-in baggage
Thousands Stranded on Pune-Bengaluru Highway as Sugarcane Farmers Protest Enters Third Day
Thousands of commuters and over 1,500 commercial trucks remain stranded on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway (NH-48) as a major sugarcane farmers protest led by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana chief Raju Shetti entered its third consecutive day on Friday, November 6, 2026. The agitation has crippled a 120-kilometer stretch of the highway between Nagthane in Satara district [] The post Thousands Stranded on Pune-Bengaluru Highway as Sugarcane Farmers Protest Enters Third Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Indias Metro network expands from 248 km in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km: PM
New Delhi, Nov 5:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the expansion of Indias Metro network from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities today. In a post on X, Modi said over one crore people travel by Metro every day, adding that the expansion had reduced commuting time, increased productivity and given people more time with their families. He said if the Metro network had continued expanding at the pre-2014 pace, cities like Pune might have waited decades for the service, which was unacceptable. The Prime Minister said the expansion reflected the transformation the government was working towards for urban India.
After backlash, bicycles get Pink Line Metro green signal
Drought strain on migrant workers, many head home in festival time
Pune Rural police arrest two criminals, detect 12 robbery and burglary cases
Man booked for drunk driving after car hits motorcycle in Bavdhan
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Drought now threatens Maharashtra's jowar belt, Solapur sees 'unprecedented' decline
Govt NOC to PMC for eight new CBSE schools in Pune
MPSC: Panel recommends over 16,000 Group C posts, one-year age relaxation for candidates
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Allot 13 TMC water to city till June: PMC standing committee chairman Bhimale submits demand to CM
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Pune customs personnel seize hydroponic weed worth Rs 3.72 crore at airport
Scooterist dies in hit-and-run
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Martin Garrix Announces India Tour For Holi 2027
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Martin Garrix Announces India Tour For Holi 2027 DJ Martin Garrix has announced a 10-city India tour for Holi 2027, starting in Ahmedabad and ending in Pune. The post Martin Garrix Announces India Tour For Holi 2027 appeared first on DESIblitz .
Praful Patel Meets Sharad Pawar, Rejects Buzz Of Political Discussions
The 85-year-old NCP (SP) supremo was admitted to the south Mumbai hospital on Wednesday after discharge from Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic, where he was undergoing treatment since Monday.
Pune Metro Line 3 records 50,000 passengers on Day 1
The District Court Metro Station emerged as the busiest station on the corridor, recording nearly 25,000 passengers. The station is an important interchange point, providing connectivity to Pune Railway Station and other parts of the city
Zomato Rolls Out Limitless Delivery in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, More Indian Cities
Zomato's new Limitless Delivery feature gives users access to restaurants located much farther from their delivery addresses, with orders possible from up to 40km away within the same city. The feature is available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune and Hyderabad. Users can browse eligible restaurants through a dedicated section on the app or search for them directly. Zomato has also rolled out Host Mode, which hides menu and cart prices while guests add items to a group order.
Meet Sia Domkundwar, 16, whose burn survivors' guide reaches 10 hospitals
Sia Domkundwar, a 16-year-old from Pune, developed The Glow Guide to assist burn and acid attack survivors. The resource includes information on everyday self-care and personal care topics. Conversations with survivors informed the guide's approach to address individual needs and experiences. The Glow Guide is now being shared through the Chhanv Foundation in hospitals across India. Sia's project highlights the importance of practical support post-medical treatment for survivors.
Visakhapatnam replaces New Delhi as venue for first India-Sri Lanka mens ODI
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Visakhapatnam has replaced New Delhi as the venue for the first mens ODI between India and Sri Lanka, to be played on December 13, said the BCCI on Thursday. The series opener will now be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, with the date and start time unchanged. The venue change has been made following a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), in view of the potential weather disruption and the proposed renovation work at the stadium, further said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in his statement. IANS had previously reported on September 25 that the game could be moved out of Indias national capital because of a planned major overhaul of the drainage system at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. As part of the work, the stadiums soil-based outfield will be converted into a sand-based one, apart from the pitches being relaid and recultivation of grass in the outfield. The ongoing renovation work previously led to Delhi shifting its Ranji Trophy matches to the Air Force Ground in Palam, while its hosting of the league stage matches of the ongoing Senior Womens T20 Trophy was handed over to Surat. IANS also understands that the post-Diwali air pollution in New Delhi was also another cause of concern, especially with the Air Quality Index (AQI) going upwards of 350 in December, thus posing huge risk to well-being of the players. During the drawn India-Sri Lanka Test held in New Delhi in December 2017, play was repeatedly disrupted as several Sri Lankan players were seen vomiting on the field due to poor air quality. After the ODI series opener in Visakhapatnam, further matches will be played in Bengaluru on December 16 and Ahmedabad on December 19. It is followed by three T20Is taking place in Rajkot on December 22, Cuttack on December 24 and Pune on December 27. All three ODIs will begin at 2 pm, while the T20Is are scheduled to start at 7 pm.
Mahindra realty arm buys 100 acres in Bom
Mahindra Lifespace Developers, the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has acquired 100 acres of land along the Karjat-Murbad road in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for a plotted development project, marking its entry into the segment in the region.The company is likely to start the project around the middle of the next financial year. It is also looking to acquire additional land in the area, according to people familiar with the development.The land acquisition is part of Mahindra Lifespace Developers efforts to expand its residential development pipeline across key markets. The company has been pursuing projects through outright land acquisitions, joint development agreements and partnerships with landowners.In line with our strategy, we look to expand into plotted development in future in MMR, Pune and Bengaluru. Homebuyers today are increasingly seeking greater flexibility and personalization in their residential requirements. Plotted developments offer a compelling proposition through land ownership, customization, and long-term appreciation potential, said Vimalendra Singh, Chief Business Officer - Residential, Mahindra Lifespace Developers.The proposed development will be the companys first plotted project outside Mahindra World City in Chennai. In Chennai, Mahindra Lifespace Developers has established a presence in the segment through two projects.The Mumbai-region project marks the companys entry into a segment that has attracted interest from homebuyers seeking land ownership and the option of building independent homes.Plotted developments have emerged as an alternative to conventional residential projects, with homebuyers showing interest in owning land and having the flexibility to construct homes according to their requirements.Developers are also looking at plotted projects as a way to enter markets where large land parcels are available, without undertaking construction of apartment buildings. The format allows developers to sell individual plots in phases, while buyers can decide the timing and design of construction, subject to applicable regulations.Several developers have been exploring plotted development opportunities as part of their residential portfolios, particularly in locations on the outskirts of major cities, attracting institutional capital and investments from real estate funds into land acquisition and development projects.
Bengalurus winning momentum meets FC Goas home ambition
Digital Desk | Margao, Nov 5 (IANS) FC Goa will renew their explosive rivalry with Bengaluru FC when they lock horns in a key clash of Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday. The hosts will be eager to assert authority on home soil after securing a vital momentum shift, while Bengaluru will look to gain ground in their chase to the summit. Bengaluru head into the contest third in the standings with seven points from three matches. After opening their campaign with a 3-2 comeback win over Sporting Club Delhi and a 2-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC, the Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by NorthEast United FC. Vinith Venkatesh came off the bench to score a 93rd-minute equaliser, converting Sunil Chhetris pass to rescue a point in Guwahati. FC Goa, meanwhile, are sixth with five points from three matches. The Gaurs began with a 1-1 draw against Chennaiyin FC and followed it with a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1-1 against Sporting Club Delhi. They registered their first win of the campaign only recently, beating Inter Kashi 2-1 in Pune. Francisco Franchu Feuillassier and Christian Chiki Borrego were on target as Goa came from behind to secure all three points. History favours the visitors at this venue. The Blues walked away with a 2-0 victory the last time these two sides met at Fatorda in April 2026. Bengaluru talisman Sunil Chhetri and defender Namgyal Bhutia were the goalscorers that night, handing the Gaurs a home defeat. Goa will be without coach Gouramangi Singh on the touchline after his late sending-off in the game against Kashi. On the player front, the Gaurs will be without Aakash Sangwan, Harsh Patre, and Ronney Kharbudon. Meanwhile, Bengaluru will miss the services of Shivaldo Singh due to injury. The Blues are, however, hopeful of receiving a boost in attack as forward Mihailo PeroviC -- who was an unused substitute in Guwahati -- is expected to return to matchday action, subject to passing a late fitness assessment. Goa Assistant coach Shameel Chembakath stressed the importance of making home advantage count, while identifying the final third and defensive organisation as areas for improvement. We respect them (BFC), but we have also prepared well and analysed them. For this game, we need to be organised defensively and manage every situation of the game. And also be brave whenever we have possession. One of the things which we are also missing is the end product in the final third, and that is what we are focussing on, he said. Bengaluru head coach Pep Muoz expects a different challenge against a Goa side that prefers to dominate possession. They want the ball; they have Spanish players that I know quite well. I know how they play and what they can offer, he said. Muoz also confirmed that Bengaluru will adapt their approach, adding, The tactics, the structure this weekend will change a little bit, because we have to face an opponent that plays differently; they defend in a different shape, he said.
Built In Pune, Bound for the Future: Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric SUV Arrives, Watch Video
The rollout of the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric in Pune comes as the state seeks to position itself as a major centre for advanced manufacturing and future mobility.
AI, data, cyber lead tech hiring at 30.3%
AI, data and cybersecurity represented 30.3% of tech hiring demand in the JulySeptember quarter, up from 25.8% in the preceding quarter, according to a report by staffing and workforce solutions company Quess Corp.Indias global capability centres (GCCs) are directing a greater share of their technology recruitment towards specialists who can deploy AI, manage data and secure enterprise systems, the India GCC Tech Talent Landscape Q2 FY27 report said.Demand for AI, data and analytics professionals grew approximately 14% quarter-on-quarter, while that for cybersecurity and risk management roles increased approximately 12%. Both categories expanded even as overall GCC tech hiring demand declined 3.5%, reflecting continued investment in specialist capabilities within more selective workforce plans.The moderation in demand is consistent with the cyclical hiring patterns of global enterprises, where recruitment typically peaks at the beginning of the calendar year and slows towards year-end.Indias GCC ecosystem continues to expand, but its growth is also changing the skills companies need, said Kapil Joshi, CEO IT staffing at Quess Corp.As centres expand their responsibilities and explore new talent markets, companies will need to combine specialist hiring with reskilling and internal mobility. This will help them build the capabilities needed to support their growing role in global operations, Joshi said.Technology and product GCCs recorded the highest share of postings requiring AI and GenAI skills at approximately 32%. Pharma and healthcare saw a five percentage-point increase to approximately 23%, while professional services and consulting rose four percentage points to approximately 22%. Telecom and networks, manufacturing and industrial, and BFSI recorded quarter-on-quarter declines in overall tech hiring demand of approximately 24%, 9% and 8%, respectively.The proportion of postings seeking AI and GenAI skills increased in each industry segment, showing that high-skill roles are gaining importance.Demand within advanced skill clusters also points towards the practical deployment of AI. Applied data science and model operations grew approximately 19%, while cloud security and AI-infused architecture increased approximately 21%. These roles support the deployment, monitoring and management of AI models, alongside secure cloud and enterprise infrastructure.The report estimates a 3842% supply gap in AI, data and analytics and a 3035% gap in cybersecurity and risk management.It identified pathways to address these shortages through transitions from adjacent roles, including data scientists moving into model operations, data engineers into applied AI, and cybersecurity analysts into cloud security. Structured reskilling and internal career pathways can complement external recruitment as AI requirements deepen across sectors.Tier-1 cities nevertheless account for approximately 8788% of advanced-skill hiring and 8486% of total GCC hiring demand in the country, the report said. But smaller cities are growing faster.Coimbatore stood out with approximately 30% quarter-on-quarter growth in GCC tech hiring demand, helping drive overall tier-2 growth of approximately 13%, compared with 810% in Q1 FY27.Among tier-1 cities, Pune was the only market to grow, recording a modest 2% increase, while all other metros saw demand decline. Hyderabad and Mumbai recorded the steepest declines among metros, at approximately 10% and 9%, respectively.Indias GCC workforce is projected to reach 2.72.8 million by 2030.
India now has nearly 1,200 km of Metro network across 26 cities, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's Metro network has expanded from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities. He also highlighted the inauguration of Pune Metro's 23.2-km Pink Line and the foundation stone for its Phase-II expansion
PM Modi says India's metro network expanded from 248 km in 5 cities to 1200 km in 26 cities
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the rapid expansion of India's Metro rail network, stating that its total length has grown from just 248 km across five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km spanning 26 cities today. He asserted that the accelerated expansion has transformed urban mobility and improved the quality of life for millions of commuters. In a post on X, PM Modi said, Let me ask you If India's Metro network had continued expanding at the pace it did before 2014, how long would the wait be for cities like Pune to have a Metro? YEARS.noDECADES perhaps. And that was UNACCEPTABLE. In 2014, India had just 248 km of Metro lines across 5 cities. Today, we have nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities. Over 1 crore people travel by Metro every day, he stated. The impact, according to the Prime Minister, goes eyond statistics or numbers. It means less time in traffic, more family time, greater productivity and better opportunities. This is the transformation we are working towards for urban India! he added. Earlier on Tuesday (November 3), PM Modi virtually inaugurated the 23.2 km Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink Line) elevated corridor connecting Maan/Hinjewadi (the IT Hub) to Shivajinagar (District Court Metro station). Built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost of over Rs 8,300 crore, it significantly reduces travel time and traffic congestion for tech workers and commuters. Highlighting key operational milestones of the Pink Line, the Prime Minister emphasised that the line is operated entirely by women train operators. Approximately 30 per cent of its total power requirements are sourced from solar energy. He also laid the foundation stone for the Pune Metro Phase-II expansion, valued at around Rs 13,500 crore. This phase covers key corridors connecting residential and business hubs, including Kharadi, Wagholi, Hadapsar, Swargate, and Khadakwasla. The Prime Minister expressed delight at inaugurating another Pune Metro line, recalling that he had laid the foundation for the first phase about 10 years earlier. The HinjewadiShivajinagar service will improve connectivity for a major IT hub; the new Phase-II lines will strengthen links between older and newer parts of Pune. PM Modi highlighted how rapid urban expansion requires eco-friendly mass transit solutions. Expanding metro lines across tier-1 and tier-2 cities aims to boost ease of living, cut carbon footprints, and provide integrated multi-modal travel hubs, connecting metro stations, bus terminals, and railways. He reiterated the Union government's commitment to building sustainable, modern mass transit systems across India. He emphasised that expanding metro networks cuts down road congestion, reduces vehicular emissions, and enables seamless multi-modal connectivity with intercity bus terminals and railway stations.
Sharad Pawar stable, under observation at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, says doctor
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) chief Sharad Pawar is in stable condition, said a doctor at Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday. He was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday, hours after he was discharged from a multi-speciality healthcare centre in Pune for further tests.
Sharad Pawar admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for routine check-up
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbais Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday for a routine medical check-up, a day after being discharged from Punes Ruby Hall Clinic. He is stable and doing well, according to an official statement from Ruby Hall Clinic.
Maharashtra targets 30 per cent electric vehicle registrations by 2030: Fadnavis
Maharashtra aims to ensure electric vehicles account for 30 per cent of all new vehicle registrations by 2030, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at the launch of Mercedes-Benzs GLC Electric in Pune. The state is also planning to expand charging infrastructure and battery recycling facilities
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, hours after being discharged from a hospital in Pune. PM Modi spoke to Pawar over the phone and advised him to take complete rest, Pawar's aide said.
'Supriya is now ready': Modi advises Pawar to take rest
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday for further tests, hours after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. He had been admitted to the Pune hospital on November 2 for cough and chest pain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called Pawar to inquire about his health.
Diwali 2026: Bus fares jump from Rs 700 to Rs 4,000, passengers raise concerns
Passengers say private bus operators are taking advantage of Diwali rush; Pune RTO launches drive to curb excessive fares
Meet 3 Pune schoolchildren selected for Sarabhai Younglings Internship
Pune's very own Yaqub Bangi, Yassira Memon, and Shubham Pariyar have earned coveted spots in the Sarabhai Younglings Internship program by triumphing in the national SPOT science aptitude test by the Vikram Sarabhai Science Foundation. This enriching program will provide them with invaluable insights through institutions like ISRO, HAL, and IIM Bangalore. Their journey is supported by Panaah Communities, emphasizing how access to opportunities can nurture potential in underserved areas.
Sharad Pawar Admitted To Mumbai Hospital Hours After Discharge In Pune
Sharad Pawar's daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule said in a social media post that her father has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital.
Rest, Supriya and Ill look after country, PM Modi said to have told Sharad Pawar
PM Narendra Modi made a phone call to Sharad Pawar to inquire about his health condition. After being hospitalized for pleuritic pain, Pawar was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning. Modi urged Pawar to concentrate on his recovery while Supriya Sule would manage the nation's responsibilities alongside him. Pawar expressed gratitude to the PM for his concern and reassured him of his intention to rest. Dr.
TOPS chief Johal faces conflict-of-interest questions over wifes role at Youth Olympics
4 closed Metro stations in Baner, Balewadi disappoint residents
PMRDA seeks land for 8 parking lots near Metro stations
Focus shifts to last-mile links as Pink Line Metro makes public debut
Passengers enjoy drop in travel time on Metro Pink Line debut ride
Aadhaar app-based verification made mandatory for property registration from Nov 4
Clear water scarcity dues by Nov 20 or farmers may refuse well acquisition: Bawankule
Disappointed constable crashes SUV into gate of Pune CPs bungalow, held
PCMC standing committee adjourns Rs1,243 crore loan plan over rising financial strain
From Vietnam to Ethiopia, global circus talent comes to Pune
Man involved in over 70 chain-snatching cases arrested after chase in Hadapsar
Scuffle breaks out at SPPU after students left out of meet to discuss campus protest curbs
Our aim is to make Maharashtra auto hub for global markets, says chief minister Fadnavis
In their 20s, they are at the controls of Indias first all-woman operated Metro line in Pune
RPF intensifies security on trains in Pune division
