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Pune teen artist with down syndrome wins national honour, redefines inclusion through art

December 26, 2025 8:09 pm

Dhriti began drawing as a very young child, even before she could speak.

Pune on My Plate: Why Yeti & The Monk’s dumplings keep Pune waiting

December 26, 2025 6:45 pm

Yeti & The Monk was founded by Biki Gurung, Saurabh Mane, and Prasad Jadhav.

Former Pune corporator Uday Joshi, lodged in Yerwada jail, dies at Sassoon hospital

December 26, 2025 5:17 pm

Uday Joshi was a BJP corporator from Pune’s Sadashiv Peth area from 1997 to 2002. He was arrested in a cheating case last year.

Former Pune mayor and city president of NCP-SP Prashant Jagtap joins Congress

December 26, 2025 6:51 pm

Prashant Jagtap’s induction has raised hopes for the Congress in the Pune civic body elections at a time when many of its aspirants have joined other parties.

Lucky draw for women, bicycles for girls, pilgrimage tours: Freebies distribution by candidates at its peak as PMC polls draw closer

December 26, 2025 11:47 am

In Lohegaon-Dhanori, NCP leader Shashikant Tingre, representing the Ajit Pawar group, announced a lucky draw scheme that offers 11 women the chance to win one guntha of land each.

Why foodies head to Pune farms to experience winter magic of 'hurda' 

December 26, 2025 7:57 pm

In Pune and nearby regions, hurda parties have grown into a cherished social ritual from November to February.

IUCAA 37th foundation day: Open lecture and skygazing event on December 29

December 25, 2025 7:38 pm

IUCAA was founded in 1988 under the leadership of the late Professor Jayant Narlikar and other colleagues.

Terminal revamp, new airport, bigger bus fleet to power Pune’s transport push

December 25, 2025 7:18 pm

The Pune district administration has said that it has received consent from 96 per cent of the farmers for land acquisition for the Purandar airport.

Renovated airport terminal, start of Purandar airport construction, and 1,000 new e-buses: Major events to anticipate in Pune's transport in 2026

December 25, 2025 5:09 pm

The Pune district administration has said that it has received consent from 96 per cent of the farmers for land acquisition for the Purandar airport.

Building Pune: Public concern compels PMC to start process to procure Environment Clearance certificate for Paud Phata-Balbharati Road

December 25, 2025 2:39 pm

Citizens had challenged the project in the Supreme Court, raising concerns about the existing biodiversity on Vetal Tekdi.

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.