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Topic: Pune

Pune’s century-old Holkar bridge & its hair-raising stories—apparitions to embodied voices

In 'Ghost Whispers', Neil D'Silva and Sarbajeet Mohanty sketch spine-chilling stories of paranormal investigations.

Pune civic body bans open bonfires citing health risks as temperatures dip to 10°C

Directive says smoke generated from night time bonfires releases PM10, PM2.5 & carbon monoxide, posing health risks, and lower winter temperatures trap pollutants closer to the ground.

Zero revenue & no operations, but Parth Pawar’s Amadea Enterprises entered into a Rs 300-crore deal

The controversial land deal was revoked after it came to light last week. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set up a probe under Additional Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge. 

Leopard captured in Pune after boy’s killing; to be shifted to Jamnagar facility

The leopard, suspected of killing three people in Shirur tehsil, was caught Tuesday. Maharashtra to launch AI-based tracking and mass relocation drive to curb human-animal conflicts.

Rise of Murlidhar Mohol, Modi’s minister & former wrestler now grappling with Jain land row

BJP is keeping its distance from the controversy involving Murlidhar Mohol as it finds itself dealing with weight of alliance and risk of alienating Jains, a traditional support base.

The hardliner BJP underestimated: Medha Kulkarni’s journey from sidelined MLA to Hindutva MP

BJP's Medha Kulkarni, now Rajya Sabha MP, came under the spotlight recently for her ‘gaumutra’ protest at ‘Shaniwarwada’ after a video showed women offering ‘namaz’ at the site.

Where is Nilesh Ghaiwal? Absconding Pune gangster’s political ties set off slugfest in Maharashtra

Ghaiwal, it is believed, turned to the underworld sometime in the early 2000s. A Look Out Circular (LOC) has been issued against him.

Flowers, cake and no bill: How this Pune doctor celebrates the birth of a girl

In the last 14 years, Dr Ganesh Rakh, who set up Medicare Hospital in 2007, has celebrated more than 2,500 free deliveries in a bid to change mindsets about gender discrimination. 

2024 Pune Porsche crash case: Cops file plea against JJB order refusing to try 17-yr-old as adult

The 17-year-old had crashed into a motorcycle resulting in immediate death of the two riders. Juvenile Justice Board refused to try the accused as an adult.

Mob demands ‘citizenship proof’ from Kargil war veteran’s family in Pune, probe launched

Hakimuddin Shaikh’s family says a mob of 70, including Bajrang Dal members and plainclothes police, stormed their home, called them Bangladeshi, and demanded Aadhaar proof.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.