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Maintaining law & order in Pune challenging: Joint CP

FPJ EXCLUSIVE | Maha Home Dept recently allocated ₹60 crore for the construction of seven new police stations in Pune

Patil quits BJP, set to join NCP (SP)

Met Fadnavis before taking this decision, says Patil

Bharati Vidyapeeth secures top spot

Bharti Vidyapeeth Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology has proved its supremacy by bagging the top position in the 'Kaushalya 2024' state-level hospitality competition for the second year in a row. 20 colleges from Maharashtra participated in this competition, but the students of Bharati Vidyapeeth outshone everyone with their excellent performance.

PMC officer booked on charges of molestation

A senior health inspector employed with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has allegedly molested a female employee. A complaint has been filed at the Sinhagad Road Police Station under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the case. The accused has been identified as Chandrakant Ganpat Lad (55), a resident of Karve Nagar.

Fire breaks out near Pune rly stn

A massive fire broke out at a store opposite Pune Railway Station in the early hours of Friday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, thanks to the swift action of fire brigade officials.

PCMC launches new school in Phugewadi

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has inaugurated Lokmanya Tilak English Medium Secondary School in Phugewadi, marking a significant step in enhancing access to quality education for local students.

Complaint over poor road conditions draws attention of MSHRC

NIBM Annexe Road residents have on many occasions voiced their concerns to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) regarding the poor condition of the roads. However, their concerns remain unheard by the civic body. Meanwhile, their complaint has drawn the attention of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC).

Pune Div earns ₹10.73 cr from ticketless pax in 6 months

During ticket checking in the Pune Division in September, 20,569 passengers were found travelling without tickets, and a fine of ₹80.81 lakh was recovered from them.

Part of flyover to open on Sunday

MITH CHOWKY | Piyush Goyal to inaugurate; one more arm to be operational by December

Gang busted for stealing receiver units from towers

With the arrest of seven people, the crime branch unit (Zone III) attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police claim to have busted an interstate gang involved in the theft of remote radio frequency receiver (RR) units, AZNA cards and other expensive telecom equipment from 5G mobile towers.

Govt takes stern measures to curb call-related crimes

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), has introduced an advanced system designed to identify and block incoming international spoofed calls before they can reach Indian telecom subscribers, officials said on Friday.

Cuts suggested by CBFC to be made in 4 weeks: Zee to HC

Zee had alleged that the certificate to 'Emergency' film was being withheld for political reasons and due to the polls

UGC-NET result delay causes stress

The delay in the announcement of UGC-NET results has caused uncertainty among aspirants, many of whom are dissatisfied with the repeated disruptions. This discontent has been continuing after the cancellation of the June examination, following allegations of a paper leak.

School trustees get bail in sex assault case

During the hearing, the investigation agency requested police custody for further probe but court denied it

Govt renames 26 state ITIs

The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department of Maharashtra on Tuesday announced renaming of 26 government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in different districts of the state. The decision was approved in a cabinet meeting that took place on September 30.

Homethon property expo: Over 77 projects with ₹10,000 crore inventory

Expo will provide visitors with an opportunity to engage in consultations with estate professionals

MahaRERA switches to old website

After noticing that home-buyers, developers, promoters, agents and other stakeholders are experiencing various challenges while using the new 'MahaCRITI' website, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has decided to switch to the old website temporarily.

Errant officials to face music

JAI BHIM NAGAR DEMOLITION | FIR to be filed against cops, errant BMC officials

FIR in DV case after actress takes to social media

Suchitra claimed Bandra police didn't lodge her friend's complaint

Shelar blames Aaditya and BMC for city's water woes

Mumbai BJP president Adv Ashish Shelar on Friday squarely blamed Aaditya Thackeray and the BMC for the city's deepening water crisis. He slammed the civic body for \"failing\" to construct new dams or alternative water sources over the past decade, specifically pointing to the shelving of the Gargai dam project.

Teacher held for molesting 11-yr-old

Complainant, secretary of institute which runs the school, says he witnessed the abhorrent act

Sea pollution might cause severe damage to Mumbaikars

The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu (on its own) cognisance of the garbage pollution on the city's seashore; which is emanating from microplastics and not only causing damage to marine life but also to humans.

Raid at 3 illegal call centres; 36 people held

While 2 establishments sold banned drugs to US nationals; third call centre duped people on pretext of quick loans

Man gets 10 years in jail for sodomy

A special POCSO court sentenced a 55-year-old Govandi resident to 10 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year old boy, who resided in his neighbourhood.

New panel to decide on religious 'obstacles'

The seven-member committee will be headed by former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Dilip Bhosale

Cancer patient to get transit rent arrears

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to release transit rent of a cancer patient who vacated his premises in 2013, but had not been paid the transit rent for the last seven years as insolvency proceedings were initiated against the builder, Darshan Developer.

Woman rabbi guides Jewish Reform group through Rosh Hashanah '24

India's Jews form a tiny minority of nearly 4,000 people. The Reform group, numbering just a few hundred, are an even smaller minority among them. They have no rabbi, with lay members leading religious services in rented halls because their only synagogue in Mumbai, at Byculla, was burnt down in the 1993 riots.

Sexual assault near CSMT: Victim goes missing from shelter

A case has been registered against two men for allegedly sexually assaulting a 29-year-old woman, who has gone missing after reporting the crime, the police said on Friday.

Palande's plea against Nikam's return rejected

Palande claimed that Nikam's reinstatement is with 'malafide' intention

Raise quota bar up to 75%: Pawar

QUOTA WAR | The NCP(SP) chief urges Centre to remove 50% cap on quota; Sena questions timing