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Result-oriented pitch expected

After losing the first test match in Bengaluru, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team is looking to bounce back in the series against New Zealand.

PUPPY BURNED

In a shocking incident of animal cruelty, a puppy was allegedly burned alive by NGO staff in Pune.

2 commit suicide on railway track

In a shocking incident, two individuals died by suicide in the early hours of Tuesday after lying down on the railway tracks in front of a moving train near Pune Railway Station.

Residents protest dog menace

Amanora Park Town residents protested on Sunday over stray dog menace and rabies threat, highlighting several dog bite cases reported within the premises.

Three new Amrit Bharats for Pune

These trains are considered crucial in enhancing convenience and accessibility for the migrant population

Rise in Pune home registrations in Q2

The city of Pune, including Pimpri-Chinchwad, has reported a strong surge in registered home sales value for the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2024, according to the latest report from Square Yards.

I-T raids at wrestler's house; kin alleges political vendetta

TAX RAIDS | Rebel BJP leader Amol Balwadkar has alleged that the raid has been conducted as he plans to contest against Chandrakant Patil in Kothrud

Cops seize SUV with ₹5cr cash

While the Opposition MVA blames the ruling coalition of providing cash to its candidates, the latter vehemently refutes the allegations

Lawrence gang sends threat email again

The email came from a fake Facebook account named Sumit Dada Ghule Patil

2 suspects arrested for attacking guard

Two men have been arrested by the Kondhwa Police for allegedly assaulting a security guard and vandalising a property at Gemini Park Avenue, Mohammadwadi, Pune.

Brahmotsav celebrations from Oct 29

The Brahmotsav celebrations, 2024 of the Shri Venkatesh Devasthan, Fanaswadi, Girgaum, also known as the Chhota Tirupati of Mumbai, will commence on October 29 and continue till November 11 in the presence of Srimad Jagadguru PB Swami Shri Srinivasacharyaji and Sri Balakswami Anantacharya.

Merc driver arrested for student's death

A day after a 27-year-old man driving a Mercedes hit a 21-year-old biker, resulting in his death in Thane, the Crime Branch Central Unit of Thane police arrested the accused on Tuesday.

City police dog Oscar retires today

Oscar, a dog from the bomb detection and disposal squad of the Mumbai police, is retiring today.

Pani puri vendor held with ₹8L MD

The Malvani police have arrested a pani puri vendor for allegedly possessing 101gm of mephedrone (MD, a narcotic substance) worth Rs8 lakh.

Muslims can have 4 wives at a time: HC

TMC officials to give a personal hearing to the couple and pass a reasoned order within 10 days

Man gets 7 years in jail for assault

The special POCSO court last week sentenced a 35-year-old man to seven years of imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault and molestation but acquitted him of the more serious charge of aggravated penetrative sexual assault, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.

Mobile tower on bldg with school to go after 11 years

SAFETY FIRST | Locals say tower was erected illegally; forged documents used; BMC to oversee removal; cops to provide help

2 killed, 1 injured in 3 mishaps

Three separate accidents were reported on Monday - two in the eastern suburbs and another in Seawood - resulting in the death of three persons and another sustained injuries.

MMRDA to expand rly flyover near Shahad station

The Mumbai Metropolitan Development Region Authority (MMRDA) will soon commence the expansion work of the railway flyover near Shahad railway station on Kalyan-Ahilyanagar, and has floated a tender of Rs320 crore.

Know why food from delivery apps costs more

Consumers are increasingly voicing concerns over price exploitation by food delivery apps. Many have complained about substantial discrepancies between the prices on restaurant menus and what the apps charge, sparking a wave of social media posts and calls for regulatory action.

Dharavi entrepreneur owes it to upskilling

In the narrow lanes of Dharavi, where dreams often struggle to survive under the burden of daily survival, Piyush Lavngare's story is one of quiet resilience.

FB 'friend' held for repeatedly raping and blackmailing doctor

Complainant says accused cheated her on marriage pretext; allegedly extorted ₹1.02 cr, 35 tolas of gold

No relief for man in beef suspicion assault

The Bombay High Court (HC) recently refused to grant pre-arrest bail to a man accused of thrashing a 71-year-old man on an express train, suspecting him of carrying beef.

Couple held for smuggling hornbill birds

The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department rescued four endangered hornbill birds at the Mumbai airport from Surat-based couple, who tried to smuggle the avians by hiding them in luggage, an official said on Tuesday.

Hoax calls: Boy alleges sex assault

A 17-year-old boy from Chhattisgarh, who has been detained for allegedly issuing bomb threats to three international flights, has alleged that he was sexually assaulted by a 16-year-old inmate at a children's home, Dongri, on October 21.

ED takes custody of 6 in drugs, dirty cash probe

Accused managed smuggling, storage and distribution of heroin across the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi

Book Siddiqui for defaming state police

Hindu Janjagruti Samiti (HJS), a right-wing organisation, has written to the Mumbai police chief and state director general of police (DGP) to book actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ankur Singh, the owner of Big Cash Poker.

What's all about Bro Manuel Ministries that cost Jemimah Khar Gymkhana membership

Recently, Khar Gymkhana revoked the honorary membership of woman cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, saying that her father, Ivan, flouted the club's norms and hosted religious services at the gymkhana.

Firing practice at a waterfall; ₹60k in acct of 10th accused

Days after NCP leader Baba Siddique's fatal shooting, the crime branch's probe has revealed that the three killers practiced firing at a village in Karjat in mid-August and then at a waterfall near Palasadari village in Karjat-Khopoli in September.

Life for setting relative on fire

The sessions court has sentenced a 55-year-old woman to life in jail for setting her brother's daughter on fire over a property dispute in July 2020.