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PwD voters seek better accessibility during polling process

January 14, 2026 7:07 pm

While the Election Commission has issued guidelines to ensure accessibility at polling stations, ground-level implementation across the city remains uneven, raising concerns among disable voters.

'False nationalistic pride has no place in science': Renowned mathematician Chandrashekhar Khare

January 14, 2026 4:57 pm

In Pune for the Indo-European Conference on Mathematics, UCLA Professor Chandrashekar Khare said that money should be spent on real science.

Pune civic body warns of legal action if firms deny employees holiday to cast vote in PMC polls

January 14, 2026 2:55 pm

Voters can report violations via a dedicated toll-free helpline, said Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram.

In Pune, police knock on doors of firm behind Ajit NCP’s campaign

January 14, 2026 4:10 am

The NCP factions of Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, rivals ever since the split in the party in 2023, have joined hands in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad for the civic body elections.

Traffic changes in places for Pune as civic polls near finish line

January 14, 2026 12:03 am

For the Vimantal Division, the road behind Phoenix Mall and the road connecting the Maruti Showroom to Solitaire building will be closed. The traffic will be diverted via Shrikrushna Hotel Chowk and Datta Mandir Chowk.

How Ajit Pawar generated heat on PCMC poll terrain, pushed BJP into a corner

January 13, 2026 11:50 pm

The heat on the poll terrain was generated by NCP national president Ajit Pawar, who is also the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.

Instagram-worthy: Pune’s candidates crack the code of modern campaigning

January 13, 2026 9:23 pm

A robot dog campaigns for a party in the middle of the street, drawing crowds more effectively than a human campaigner.

Pune to host Big Green Fest 2026

January 13, 2026 7:50 pm

As part of the festival, awareness exhibitions will be showcased on solid waste management, eco-friendly construction and sustainable urban development.

"In the coming days, we are going to take two difficult decisions": Collector Dudi

January 13, 2026 11:08 am

The Pune Grand Tour, a first of its kind UCI 2.2 cycle race with four stages, is set to take place with a 437 km track and 171 cyclists. Spearheading the initiative, District Collector of Pune JITENDRA DUDI spoke to SOHAM SHAH about various aspects of this tour.

Voters must ask what a candidate will complete in their ward, not what sounds good on a poster: Shyamala Desai

January 13, 2026 8:52 am

Desai’s engagement with civic issues began in 1975 with solid waste management, long before it entered mainstream civic discourse. Working with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), she helped develop systems for dry waste segregation, recycling and citizen participation.

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

Moviegoers, rejoice! Maharashtra reopens cinema halls, theatres as Covid second wave ebbs

October 22, 2021 7:35 pm

Movie theatres in Maharashtra opened on Friday with 50 per cent capacity and Covid-19 protocols in place.

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.