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PMC poll battle sees gangsters, kin of accused enter poll fray

January 01, 2026 12:42 am

For political parties, it seems the popularity factors and winning ability matters more than the records of the accused. Here are those with tainted records or their relatives who have jumped into the fray.

NCP(SP) MLA's son, daughter-in-law to contest PMC polls on BJP ticket

January 01, 2026 12:39 am

Bapu Pathare began his political career in Congress but was elected to as a PMC corporator on an NCP ticket in 2007. Later, he became an MLA on an NCP ticket in 2009. He switched over to the BJP after losing to a party candidate in 2014.

3 BJP candidates to contest as independents for PCMC polls

January 01, 2026 12:36 am

It has been learnt that the nomination forms of the BJP candidates did not reach the election office in Pimpri-Chinchwad on time.

Accused in 2012 Pune serial bomb blast case shot dead in Ahilyanagar; probe on

January 01, 2026 12:14 am

An FIR for murder was registered at the Shrirampur police station. Police checked CCTV cameras of certain locations to get clues about the assailants and received blurry images of the two suspects and the number plate of their motorcycle. 

Cyber threats to be more deceptive, targeted and AI-driven; awareness is like vaccine

December 31, 2025 7:38 pm

In an interview with Sushant Kulkarni, Commissioner of Pimpri-Chinchwad police Vinoy Kumar Choubey discusses evolving threats, key vulnerabilities to watch for, and how citizens can protect their money and privacy in the year ahead.

New Year 2026: Pune Metro to operate all night today, till 6 am tomorrow

December 31, 2025 6:28 pm

On January 1, 2026, Pune Metro will operate trains from 6 am to 11 pm, as usual.

Use AI for task automation, not blind medical or financial advice: Symbiosis institute head Dr Shruti Patil on safe use of tech in 2026

December 31, 2025 2:30 pm

Dr Shruti Patil says that while AI tools can assist with tasks, users should not share sensitive information and should always verify information independently.

Decongesting Pune railway station: How 6 new platforms, development of Hadapsar and Khadki stations are set to relieve travel stress

December 31, 2025 1:20 pm

Railway activists say the Pune railway station redevelopment is focused on VIP convenience, while the real passenger issues are being forgotten.

From sleep, steady glucose to less stress, doctor shares how Pune can be healthier in 2026: ‘Modern ageing happening earlier’

December 31, 2025 1:20 pm

Underlining that our lifestyles no longer allow for recovery, leading medical practitioner Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar flags common issues to look out for in the months ahead and shares crucial tips on how Pune residents can stay ahead.

Pune’s Kasba Ganpati temple reopens, 900 kg of sindoor around idol cleared

December 31, 2025 12:29 pm

Measuring 2 feet in length and nearly 1.5 feet in width, the Kasba Ganpati idol is a traditional Chaturbhuj form, depicted with four hands.

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.