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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicPune civic body

Topic: Pune civic body

Could riverfront development boost flood risk? Rs 5,500-cr project behind Pune’s ‘Chipko moment’

RFD project in Pune spans across 44 km of riverside stretch. PMC official says open spaces like parks & heritage structures will be integrated with proposed riverfront.

‘Allow us to take our lives’ — Pune traders protest against lockdown, say business is hurting

A traders’ body says there is no option left but to commit suicide. Another meets Pune commissioner seeking clarity. Other shop owners demand rebate in taxes.

No longer a haven for retirees, Pune is growing into another Indian urban mess

Pune’s urban area and population have grown exponentially, outpacing planning and leaving the Maharashtra govt and the civic body playing catch-up.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.