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Seized Alprazolam seized again: Arrested cop’s linkages within police machinery being probed

January 22, 2026 8:56 pm

A press statement by the Pune Rural police in this regard had earlier identified the seized drug as Mephedrone. However, a probe subsequently revealed that it was alprazolam.

Bengaluru tops global traffic charts again, becomes the second most congested city in the world: TomTom report

January 22, 2026 1:26 pm

Bengaluru has the highest traffic congestion level at 74 per cent, followed by Pune (71 per cent), Mumbai (63 per cent), New Delhi (60 per cent), and Kolkata (59 per cent), the latest TomTom Traffic Index shows.

PCMC to take strong action against property tax defaulters

January 21, 2026 10:42 pm

The Municipal Corporation will soon publish a list of all property owners who have not yet paid their taxes.

Merger of Pune, Kirkee cantonment boards in PMC in process: Union MoS Mohol

January 21, 2026 10:42 pm

“As an MP of Pune it is my responsibility to track it and see that the merger happens faster so they citizens get better civic services,” Mohol said, pointing out such mergers were being done across the country.

From civic quarters to PMC hall: Son of conservancy staff elected as corporator in the same office where his parents work

January 22, 2026 10:42 am

BJP corporator Mahesh Awale, a diploma engineer, hopes to prioritise health and education for Pune's underprivileged.

Major traffic changes in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad for Stage 4 of Pune Grand Tour

January 21, 2026 9:17 pm

The route of this last leg will begin from the Balewadi Stadium and traverse key roads in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad before concluding at Balgandharva Rang Mandir.

Pune Grand Tour: Medical teams stepped up care for 164 cyclists, treating over 50 for minor injuries

January 21, 2026 8:29 pm

One cyclist from Bulgaria. who had a mild headache during the racing days, was treated and kept under observation.

‘Technical snag’ grounds Pune-Delhi Air India flight for hours, disrupting plans of over 150 passengers

January 21, 2026 5:37 pm

The Airbus A321, operating flight AI 2470, was scheduled to depart from Pune at 7.40 am and arrive in Delhi at 9.55 am. However, the aircraft finally took off at 12.50 pm and landed in Delhi around 2.30 pm.

Beyond reserved seats: 6 women win general category wards to become PMC corporators

January 21, 2026 4:14 pm

Pune BJP chief Dheeraj Ghate said the party was proud that six women candidates had proved themselves by defeating male rivals in their respective wards.

Why is Pune waking up to warm mornings? Winter takes a break as IMD forecasts 16°C on Republic Day

January 21, 2026 2:55 pm

According to IMD, morning temperatures in Pune are expected to rise even higher starting January 23. The forecast for Republic Day indicates a minimum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius.

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.