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Shruti MandalMPSC students have announced an indefinite sit-in protest in Pune over pending demands and alleged irregularities in the commission’s examination and recruitment processes. The protest will begin on October 2 at 10 am at S.M. Joshi Bridge in Navi Peth, with NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and Congress leader Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam expected to participate.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Police Constable Dattatray Telange (50) died of a reported heart attack after experiencing dizziness while speaking with Ganpati mandal members at around 2:30 am on Friday. A former Wanowrie Police Station constable who later served at the Police Commissioner’s Office, Telange was remembered by colleagues for his dedicated service.
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Nilambari SalunkeBaner Police detained a 25-year-old man in Balewadi for allegedly posing as a police constable and demanding ₹1,000 from Ganpati mandals to arrange meals for personnel on Visarjan duty. Police seized a fake identity card and pamphlets bearing the names of two police commissionerates.
Sahir ShaikhShivajinagar Police arrested 11 men during Pune's Ganesh Visarjan processions and seized 63 mobile phones, a car and weapons worth a combined ₹30.57 lakh. Police allege that the group exploited festival crowds to steal phones and was preparing to commit a robbery near Khude Bridge.
Shruti MandalIT professionals and residents of Pune’s Hinjawadi-Mahalunge-Maan area have again raised concerns over traffic congestion, inadequate roads, poor street lighting and heavy vehicle movement. The Mahalunge-Maan Township Residents’ Association has now written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister seeking a time-bound action plan and clear deadlines for infrastructure projects.
Shruti MandalThe Anti-Terrorism Branch (ATB) has taken action after receiving information about the sale of beauty creams labelled “Made in Pakistan” at a cosmetics shop in Pimpri, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Police raided Shakti Cosmetics and seized 23 beauty creams worth approximately ₹12,650. Further investigation is underway to determine the source and supply chain of the products.
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Sahir ShaikhThirteen police officers and personnel attached to Pune’s Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station have been named in an FIR following allegations that four men in police custody were assaulted, forced to walk on their knees and made to apologise publicly. The case was registered on September 24, 2026, following findings by the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission.
Nilambari SalunkeA 40-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband following a dispute in Kusgaon Budruk, Maval, on September 21. Lonavala Rural Police detained the 45-year-old suspect near the railway station after receiving information that he was planning to flee towards Karnataka.
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Sahir ShaikhMSEDCL has deployed technical and emergency teams across Pune's Parvati, Shivajinagar and Rastapeth divisions to ensure electrical safety and uninterrupted power supply during Ganesh Visarjan from September 24 to 26. Round-the-clock control rooms and a monitoring centre on Laxmi Road have also been arranged.
Sahir ShaikhThe Bombay High Court dismissed a petition challenging the proposed Purandar airport site on September 22. The Pune district administration reports that 96% of affected farmers have consented to acquisition, with 910 hectares acquired and ₹3,875 crore paid. The consent deadline has been extended to October 10, after which compulsory acquisition is planned. The court ruling has been independently reported; the latest acquisition figures and revised deadlines are attributed to the district administration.
Sahir ShaikhA 58-year-old man was attacked with a sickle by three unidentified individuals during an attempted bag snatching in Pune's Swargate area. The bag reportedly contained ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh. The injured man is undergoing treatment, and police have obtained CCTV footage of the incident.
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Sahir ShaikhA joint committee constituted on NGT directions has fixed approximately ₹2.75 crore in environmental damage compensation against three industrial units and one builder in the Pawana River pollution case. Applicant Adv. Krunal Ghare now plans to seek a similar comprehensive investigation into pollution sources within PCMC limits.
Sahir ShaikhMore than 120 blood units were collected during a blood donation camp organised by Yuva Spandan Social Foundation in association with residents of Rakshak Nagar Phase 2, Kharadi. The initiative aimed to support blood availability while encouraging voluntary blood donation among citizens.
Nilambari SalunkeA Pune sessions court has denied bail to 33-year-old Ashok Vasant Badhe, who is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 28-year-old woman he allegedly met through a matrimonial website. Police allege that he threatened the woman with a pistol and took her to lodges in Ambegaon and Baramati, where the alleged offences occurred.
Nilambari SalunkeA 43-year-old man was allegedly killed by his 20-year-old nephew at their Madhavnagar home in Rajgurunagar on September 19. Police said the nephew subsequently died by suicide in the same house. A purported suicide note has been recovered, while Khed Police are investigating the exact motive and sequence of events.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Municipal Corporation sealed 11 unauthorised PG hostels on September 18 after a fire-safety inspection drive found alleged deficiencies in mandatory permissions and fire-fighting arrangements. PMC will now expand inspections to PGs, schools, colleges, hospitals and other establishments, with FIR action also proposed against violators.
Nilambari SalunkePune Airport’s proposed 13-15 minute time limit for private vehicles picking up or dropping off passengers remains pending nearly a year after it was first discussed. Airport authorities say the proposal is in its final stages, but no implementation date has yet been announced.
Nilambari SalunkePune district authorities are targeting December 1 to begin work on six priority roads in the Hinjawadi region. The administration is seeking to accelerate land acquisition and related approvals while simultaneously addressing traffic, water, sewage and other infrastructure problems in Hinjawadi, Maan and Marunje.
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Sahir ShaikhYerwada Police raided Hotel The Golden A.R.C. in Shastrinagar on September 14 following information about an alleged prostitution racket. Police said women were rescued and a 28-year-old man was arrested. Investigators are now examining whether other individuals, including anyone associated with the hotel, were involved.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Metro recorded 2,62,671 passenger journeys on September 14, the first day of Ganeshotsav, representing a 21.4% rise compared with the corresponding festival day last year. Special late-night services and crowd-management measures have also been planned for the festival period.
sahir shaikhTwo people died and 12 were injured, including three seriously, after a truck allegedly hit an Eicher tempo from behind near Jambhulwadi on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway. The impact led to a multi-vehicle collision involving an Ertiga and a Tata Altroz.
Shruti MandalAs the internet rediscovers the nostalgia of the 1980s through vintage fashion, music and movies, Pune's Kasba Peth is bringing the decade back to life during Ganeshotsav. A traditional neighbourhood has created a retro-themed experience inspired by the look and feel of 1980s Pune.
Shruti MandalThe Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to hold a crucial coordination meeting with senior officials from the Railways and Ministry of Defence to discuss the handover of land required for the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) and the proposed Inner Ring Road. The projects are aimed at easing Pune's growing traffic congestion.
Shruti MandalThree youths, including two minors, have been detained in Pune in connection with the vandalism of 18 vehicles, including PMPML buses. The incident took place in the Sahakarnagar and Parvati areas, with police investigating the circumstances and motive behind the late-night rampage.