Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure has demanded an increase in the city’s annual water quota to 25 TMC amid rising demand. She also proposed desilting four major dams—Khadakwasla, Varasgaon, Panshet, and Temghar—to improve water storage. The meeting with the state water resources minister also covered river conservation and infrastructure issues.
The costume designs of ‘Ramayana’ have sparked debate on social media, with viewers questioning Sai Pallavi’s Sita look and trolling Lara Dutta’s Kaikeyi appearance. Responding to the criticism, costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula said they expected mixed reactions and explained that every design choice was made after careful research and creative interpretation. Rimple said Sita’s look was inspired by cultural and spiritual representations rather than only historical references, while Harpreet explained the symbolic meaning behind Kaikeyi’s costume colours. The designers urged audiences to watch the film before judging the creative decisions.
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal defended the party's controversial "Gungi Gudiya" remark about Sunetra Pawar, saying it was meant to criticize her silence on key public issues, not insult her. He urged her to take a more active public role by addressing matters such as the Finance Ministry, farmers' loan waivers, smart meters, and the Ajit Pawar accident. Sapkal also criticized the NCP, alleging it was under BJP's influence, while announcing a three-day mourning period following the death of former Governor D. Y. Patil.