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Several cyclists injured in crash during Stage 1 of Pune Grand Tour, race resumes after medical response

January 20, 2026 4:55 pm

The Pune Grand Tour Stage 1 was paused near the point of the crash near the Kolvan village, which was around the quarter-way mark of the 91-km route.

'Won't scrap development plan, provide daily drinking water': BJP after Ajit's poll promises

January 20, 2026 12:58 pm

"It will not be possible to provide daily water supply. But we will ensure the alternate day water supply is down with full pressure," said BJP Pimpri-Chinchwad president Shatrughan Kate at a press conference on Sunday.

Traffic changes today in Pimpri Chinchwad for Stage 1 of race

January 20, 2026 12:18 pm

These traffic changes will not be applicable to police vehicles and authorised vehicles involved in organisation and administration of the event, the notification said. Following are the road closures and corresponding alternate routes in each of the traffic divisions.

Pune Grand Tour: Fergus Browning tops prologue, Harshveer Singh top Indian

January 20, 2026 12:05 pm

Among the home contingent, Harshveer Singh Sekhon of the Indian National Team emerged as the fastest Indian and the third-fastest Asian. His finish time was 08:42:07 which secured him the 26th starting position for Stage 1. He was followed by Vishwajeet Singh at 08:47:33, and Naveen John at 08:49:44, placing them 35th and 43rd respectively, on the starting grid for Stage 1.

Sahil Kumar: The Haryanvi cyclist who learnt Marathi through love

January 20, 2026 10:35 am

But sitting in the player's arena on Pune’s FC road after finishing the prologue race on January 19, he stuns everyone by speaking in fluent Marathi. One might even mistake him for a local Punekar.

To stay alive without despair, it is necessary to keep making films: Dan Wolman at PIFF

January 20, 2026 9:55 am

Wolman was at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) on January 19 for the screening of Murder Too Close – Love Too Far, an Indo-Israel collaboration he made with Manju Borah.

Pune Grand Tour: Cyclists gear up for the unknown — a climb before end of second stage

January 20, 2026 8:12 am

The winner of that day will unofficially get crowned "Ghaatancha Raja" — King of Climbs.

At Pune Grand Tour, cyclist trades skates for cycle wheels to fulfill dreams

January 20, 2026 6:19 am

171 international riders hit the newly spruced up race routes over 4 stages, as India ambitiously hosts a road race that can look and feel like the famous pelotons of Europe.

2 sandalwood trees stolen from Pune lawyer Asim Sarode’s office premises; probe on

January 19, 2026 11:18 am

The trees were allegedly stolen from near the Deccan Gymkhana area in Pune. Though the spot is not covered by CCTV cameras, a youngster in the locality managed to take a video of the sandalwood theft, the lawyer said.

Old clothes, new meaning: the rise of thrifting culture in India

January 19, 2026 6:05 pm

The consensus around thrifting is that even though the offline market is disorganised, rare fashion gems and wardrobe staples can be found if you have a patient eye.

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.