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Pune grocery businessman by day, drug lord by night: How a 'sarpanch' hopeful’s Rs 4 crore Mephedrone empire crumbled

February 16, 2026 5:15 pm

The Pune police said that since the contraband seized in this case was supplied from Rajasthan, a team of five officers and 20 constables was sent to the state, along with the two arrested accused.

23 booked for 'illegally' protesting in support of Palestine

February 15, 2026 9:46 pm

A first information report (FIR) in this case was lodged at the Deccan police station. Activists alleged that the police not only denied permission for the peaceful protest but also manhandled them leaving a protester injured.

Against All Odds | From a suicidal wreck to the woman who brought endurance cycling to India, how Divya Tate pedalled her way out of the fog

February 15, 2026 2:22 pm

Unstoppable, Divya Tate has built a lakeside cabin in the countryside, riding her old Trek MTB, working towards sustainable living, and is planning her own version of a triathlon for her 60th this year.

Hidden Stories: The making of Appa chi khichadi, a Pune Shivratri favourite

February 14, 2026 10:02 pm

The place had an official name, but nobody used it. Patrons simply called it — and its eccentric owner — Appa.

We are surviving on savings: Pahalgam victim’s family awaits job assured by state govt

February 16, 2026 4:11 am

The family of Santosh Jagdale, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack last year, is yet to come to terms with the trauma of the incident.

Man holds gun to own head on PMC premises, threatens to end life; FIR lodged

February 14, 2026 6:23 pm

PMC staffers and security guards tried to control him and informed the police about the incident.

3 days after Bangladesh stall vandalised by BJP youth wing at Pune college, police yet to file FIR

February 14, 2026 11:25 am

Lawyer and activist Asim Sarode said, “Considering that everything is visible in the video, it is the duty of the police to take suo motu cognizance.”

Forest officials seize 640 kg Wild Boar meat Pune at railway station

February 13, 2026 11:00 pm

As per a press release issued today, the forest department received information that meat of wild boars was being illegally transported from Nanded to Pune on the Panvel Express train on Thursday.

‘JAI Se Vijay’ seminar: Assumptions about permanent friends or adversaries are increasingly becoming unreliable, says CDS

February 14, 2026 5:22 am

“India must therefore be prepared mentally, structurally, and materially to act independently when required,” Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said.

‘No water in summer, floods in monsoon’: Why MP Medha Kulkarni wants to use MPLAD funds for rainwater harvesting in Pune

February 13, 2026 5:26 pm

If there is no proper system to store rainwater and refill groundwater, Pune will face a severe water crisis in the next few years, Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni warned.

In Pictures: Pune Grand Tour 2026 stage 1 kicks off from Hinjewadi

January 20, 2026 4:57 pm

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 marks a milestone for Indian cycling, bringing a UCI-sanctioned multi-stage road race to Pune and putting the city on the international competitive cycling calendar

In Pictures: Fire erupts at garage near petrol pump on JM Road in Pune

December 26, 2025 7:45 pm

Fire brigade personnel battled a blaze at a vehicle workshop near a petrol pump opposite the Jangli Maharaj Temple on JM Road in Pune on Friday, deploying multiple tenders as operations continued.

Protesters observe Pune bandh against Governor Koshyari's remark on Shivaji

December 13, 2022 5:29 pm

Opposition parties held a silent march to protest Governor Koshyari’s remark as he referred to Chhatrapati Shivaji as an icon of 'olden days.'

In Pune's chakka jam, auto drivers unite against bike taxi apps

November 28, 2022 2:47 pm

Protests against bike taxi app, Rapido, continued in Pune with 14 auto rickshaw drivers unions stopping traffic near the Regional Transport Office (RTO) on Monday.

After Diwali, smog descends on cities, air quality dips

October 25, 2022 2:31 pm

Heavy rain batters Pune as city witnesses third wettest October day in over a decade

October 18, 2022 1:25 pm

Pune witnessed the third wettest October day since 2011 on Tuesday, the rainfall data maintained by the IMD showed. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)

On first day of Ganesh festival, over 30,000 Ganpati idols immersed in Maharashtra

September 02, 2022 12:28 pm

There are five days for immersion in the ten-day long Ganpati festival.

Pune: Mutha river swells up, vehicles submerged

August 12, 2022 2:09 pm

Water was released from the Khadakwasla dam in Pune on Thursday, which led to the Mutha river swelling up.

Pune’s Rambo circus back in town; see pictures of breathtaking acts

May 15, 2022 6:40 pm

The circus returns with a bag of acts and performances. It is being held for the first time after Covid rules were relaxed in the city.

Delhi to Bengal: Women take to streets to protest Karnataka hijab ban in educational institutions

February 11, 2022 9:50 pm

The interest of students in Karnataka will be served better if they return to classes rather than raise protests over issues like wearing the hijab and saffron shawls in classrooms, a full bench of the Karnataka High Court has stated

Sanjay Dutt reaches home to a rousing welcome

February 25, 2016 5:11 pm

Sanjay Dutt released from jail, offers prayers at Siddhivinayak temple

February 25, 2016 1:05 pm

Police detain protestors opposing Sanjay Dutt's release

February 25, 2016 5:54 am

Pune, Feb 25 (ANI): The Pune police on Thursday detained protestors opposing the release of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt from the Yerawada jail. The 56-year-old, who has spent 42 months in prison, walked out of jail around eight months ahead of time - the reprieve was granted on grounds of good behaviour. The security outside the Yerawada jail has been tightened in view of Dutt's release. Meanwhile, a PIL has also been filed in Bombay High Court by social activist Pradeep Bhalekar, seeking a stay on early release of the 56-year-old actor. The PIL says several convicts secure good-conduct reports from prison authorities but are not granted remission or early release. Reportedly, the actor has been out on parole for 90 days in December 2013 and again in August last for 30 days for personal reasons.

Body of girl who died in Russia arrives in Mumbai

February 17, 2016 2:05 pm

Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): The body of a girl who died in a fire incident in Russia arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday. In the shocking tragedy, two medical students from Maharashtra died of suffocation after a fire broke out in their institute in Russia on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Karishma Bhosale (20) from Pune and Pooja Kallur (22) from Nerul. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya was seen condoling the family members of the girl.

Use 'Swadeshi' products to help retrieve black money: Ramdev

January 12, 2016 6:51 am

Pune, Jan 12 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday talked about the issue of black money at a Yoga Camp in Pune and said that in order to bring back the black money, the people of the country should boycott all foreign products and use ‘swadeshi'products. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tried to bring about a revolution by giving swadeshi products its due importance.