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Punekars Share Their New Year Resolutions

Punekars Share Their Resolutions Regarding Their Mental and Physical Well-Being for 2025

Engineer cheated of ₹1.10cr

A Pune-based engineer has been cheated of Rs 1.10 crore after being promised high returns for investing in a company in Dhangarwadi, Khandala taluka, Satara district.

Police arrest Satara man with pangolin

The Satara Local Crime Branch have arrested a man for smuggling a pangolin, a rare wild animal, in the Surur area of Wai, near Bhuinj Police Station, Satara district.

Pune Pub Cancels Controversial Party

The pub stoked a controversy by sending an invitation to a New Year's party with ORS and condoms

Swargate Bus Depot falls back into disrepair

Potholes & drainage failures trigger outrage; passengers raise safety concerns

NCP-SP protests bar hours

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) workers staged a protest at Good Luck Chowk on FC Road on Tuesday against the Maharashtra government's decision to allow pubs, bars and hotels to remain open until 5am for New Year celebrations.

10 Teens Rescued After Bee Attack

A group of 10 teenagers aged 18-19 who had gone trekking in Yeoor Hills, in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane, were attacked by bees and had to be rescued.

3,094 Cases of Chain Pulling on CR Trains

Mumbai locals are facing increasing disruption due to frequent instances of alarm chain pulling (ACP).

Man in burqa holds teen hostage, robs family

A man has been arrested by the Byculla police for barging into a businessman's house in the Mazgaon Garden area on Monday evening and demanding gold, valuables and mobile phones by holding his 14-year-old daughter hostage with a toy gun.

HC pulls up MIDC over transfer of land

The Bombay High Court has pulled up the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) for failing to hand over the possession of leased lands to Bikaner Sweets & Namkin NX-2 and Siddhilaxmi Enclave Pvt Ltd for developing hotels at the Trans Thane Creek Industrial Area in Mahape.

Letter seeks probe into delay in road concreting

Work on 212 roads in SoBo yet to begin despite BMC awarding contract for second time in Sept

Churchgate's hawker havoc: Will BMC ever act concrete?

When will the BMC get its act together? Ever since the FPJ reported about illegal food stalls on the pavement at J Tata Road in Churchgate on December 25, a see-saw battle has been going on between the hawkers and the BMC's A ward staff.

BMC Officer 'Locked Out' by Senior Over Transfer Issue

In an inhuman treatment to a public servant, the cabin of an assistant engineer (AE) of the BMC was allegedly locked up by the assistant municipal commissioner Vinayak Vispute in a way to not allow the AE to enter his office.

5-yr-old Dies After Falling in Water Tank

A five-year-old girl died after falling into an uncovered water tank in a residential building in Charni Pada in Bhiwandi on Monday.

Cons Use 'Temple' Pretext to Cheat Gold Angadias

Fraudsters impersonating prominent gold traders from Mumbai and Chennai duped two angadias of Rs75 lakh.

Twin City: 28% rise in traffic fines this year

The traffic police department (Kashimira unit) of the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police have registered 97,855 cases under the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) against erring motorists for various traffic-related violations and have issued challans having a collective value amounting to Rs7.63 crore till December 30, this year.

Help Steals Diamonds From Employer, Changes 13 Vehicles Across India

The Goregaon police have arrested a domestic help for allegedly stealing 491.78 carats diamonds worth Rs1.47 crore from his employer's jewellery shop in Goregaon West.

Psychology of New Year resolutions

As a psychiatrist, I often see a surge of optimism in people around the New Year. It's a time when many set ambitious resolutions, hoping to make miracles. Yet, the harsh reality is that most resolutions fail within weeks. This isn't due to a lack of effort or willpower but often stems from how these goals are structured and approached. By understanding the psychology behind successful goal-setting, you can make this year's resolutions stick.

Future-ready hub for farmers, trade

APMC REVAMP Redvpt will be planned with a vision for 50 years; work to be done in phases

Court Acquits 10 in 2016 Murder Case

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in Thane has acquitted 10 men arrested by the Thane police in the sensational murder of Ranjeet Khandagle, alias Bunty, in October 2016, allegedly arising out of political rivalry.

Govt Declares Special R-Day Activities

In a bid to foster patriotism and national pride among students, the state government on Tuesday issued a resolution outlining special activities for the celebration of Republic Day on 26 January in Maharashtra schools.

Drug case: 3-yr jail for farmer

The special NDPS court on Monday convicted a 47-year-old farmer from Udaipur after he was found in possession of 293 grams of opium.

ATS: 43 illegal Bangladeshis nabbed in Dec

A special operation is being conducted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), with assistance from the local police, to identify and take action against Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in various parts of Maharashtra.

FIR against Lilavati trustees for cheating, forgery

The Bandra police have registered an FIR against three former trustees of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust for alleged cheating and forgery.

Fake Call Centres Target Gullible Foreign Citizens

With many Indian illegal call centres being busted for orchestrating scams and duping United States citizens, the larger question that arises is why law enforcement agencies do not take action against those who lease their properties to such illegal operators without conducting proper due diligence.

Project permits for solar agri channels to be given online

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged energy sector officials to expedite the installation of solar agriculture channels in villages and directed them to submit progress reports within 15 days.

Police failed to deliver justice, CM should quit

Valmik Karad's surrender a mockery of police, says NCP(SP); Damania seeks resignation of Mundes

Gold Smuggling Syndicate Busted, Woman Arrested

Officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have busted a syndicate involved in smuggling gold into India without legal documentation.

MU Summer Sem Exams to Begin from March 18

The Mumbai University on Tuesday announced the dates for its summer semester examinations, with 1.38 lakh students set to appear across 439 centres.

Bollywood, Shell Cos Nexus Uncovered

In a sensational turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a sprawling money laundering nexus allegedly involving the FairPlay betting app, tying it to prominent Bollywood celebrities, talent management companies, and a network of shell firms across diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, entertainment, fashion, and hospitality.