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India's first green hydrogen valley to come up in Pune
Gensol Engineering Ltd has announced its successful bid, to create India's inaugural green hydrogen valley project in Pune.
Mysterious fever in Gujarat's Kutch district claims 15 lives
A mysterious fever has claimed the lives of 15 people in Lakhpat, a town in Gujarat's Kutch district, over the past eight days.
Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan is now richer than Narayana Murthy
The Hurun India Rich List 2024 has revealed that Senapathy 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan, a co-founder and former CEO of Infosys, has surpassed fellow co-founder N Narayana Murthy in terms of wealth.
Centre discharges Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect
The central government has discharged former trainee officer Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect.
Puja Khedkar case: Disability certificate likely forged, says Delhi Police
The Delhi Police has submitted a status report to the Delhi High Court stating that former Maharashtra Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Probationary Officer Puja Khedkar may have submitted two separate disability certificates for her Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.
A '0001' vehicle number plate in Maharashtra now costs ₹6L!
The Maharashtra government has announced a significant increase in the fees for VIP vehicle numbers, as per a recent notification from the state transport department.
'Shivaji sculptor was close to RSS', alleges Maharashtra Congress leader
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has alleged that the sculptor of the 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, had ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Pune schoolgirl reveals assault during 'good touch, bad touch' workshop
An 11-year-old girl studying in Class 5 at a school in Khadakwasla, Pune, disclosed during a "Good Touch, Bad Touch" workshop that she had been sexually assaulted.
Bombay HC bars Pune eatery from using 'Burger King' name
The Bombay High Court has issued an interim order, preventing a Pune-based burger joint from using the name "Burger King."
Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended, trains diverted amid protests
Badlapur town in Maharashtra's Thane district has been engulfed by widespread protests following the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls.
Burger King loses 13-year-long trademark dispute against namesake in Pune
Pune-based eatery Burger King, has triumphed in a 13-year-long legal dispute against the global fast-food chain, US-based Burger King Corporation.
'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' collects ₹12.13cr in 13 days
The Ajay Devgn-starrer Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has continued its low but steady run at the box office, earning around ₹12.13 crore in India net collection in 13 days.
'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' collects ₹11.96cr in 12 days
The Bollywood movie Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has amassed a total of ₹11.96 crore net in India over its first 12 days at the box office.
'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' nears ₹12cr after 11 days
The Bollywood film Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has had a sluggish run at the box office, raking in approximately ₹11.76cr net in India over its first 11 days.
Video: Driverless civic body truck moves in reverse, hits divider
A video circulating on social media has captured a driverless vehicle of the Pune civic body moving in reverse at high speed.
Video: Pune woman falls into 100-foot-deep gorge while clicking selfie
A woman from Pune, Maharashtra, was rescued after falling into a 100-foot-deep gorge while attempting to take a selfie.
'Bad Newz' collects ₹57cr in 2 weeks at box office
The Bollywood film Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari, has garnered an impressive ₹57cr India net within its first 14 days at the box office.
Delhi court denies anticipatory bail to ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar
A Delhi court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee Puja Khedkar, who is accused of fraudulently passing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination.
'Nonsensical': Pune collector on 'harassment' charge by trainee IAS Khedkar
Pune collector Suhas Diwase has denied harassment allegations made by trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar.
Who's Sadhna Saxena Nair, first woman DG Medical Services (Army)
Lieutenant General Sadhna Saxena Nair has been appointed as the Director General Medical Services (Army), marking the first time a woman has assumed this role.
Red, orange, yellow: What do these color-coded weather alerts mean
Heavy rainfall battered parts of the country starting Thursday night and continuing into Friday, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue several weather alerts.
Flights delayed, canceled amid Mumbai rain; airlines issue advisory
Heavy and continuous rainfall in Mumbai has severely disrupted flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Biometric authentication, AI-based surveillance: UPSC to upgrade examination system
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to upgrade its exam system by integrating advanced digital technologies, reports said on Thursday.
Pune: 4 dead as rain wreaks havoc; Army on alert
Four people died in Pune due to rain-related incidents amid continuous heavy rain on Thursday.
IT professional dies by suicide, alleges harassment by manager
A 36-year-old IT professional, Vishal Salvi, tragically ended his life in Bopodi, Pune on June 21.
Kerala: Nipah-positive teen dies of cardiac arrest
A 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad, Malappuram district in Kerala, who had tested positive for the Nipah virus has died from cardiac arrest.
Pune road rage: Elderly man arrested for punching woman
The police in Pune have arrested an elderly man, identified as Swapnil Kekre, for allegedly assaulting a woman who was riding a scooter with her two children.
Why attempt to murder charge was added against Khedkar's mother
Justifying the inclusion of Indian Penal Code Section 307 (attempt to murder) in the FIR against Manorama Khedkar, mother of Indian Administrative Services probationer Puja Khedkar, the Pune Police informed a Maharashtra court on Thursday that the accused had placed a gun to the complainant's head.
IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar's mother sent to police custody
Manorama Khedkar, mother of trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar, has been remanded in police custody until July 20.
Ajit Pawar meets Pune NCP leaders amid mass defection
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar convened an urgent meeting with party leaders at the Pune Circuit House on Thursday after as many as 25 of its leaders switched sides.
Pooja Khedkar's father was suspended twice on extortion complaints
Dilip Khedkar, a retired officer from the Maharashtra government and father of trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar was suspended twice for corruption charges.
IAS probationer Khedkar used fake ration card for disability certificate
Troubles for Indian Administrative Service probationer Pooja Khedkar appear to be never-ending as more alleged tactics deployed by the 32-year-old to secure the coveted post surface.
Pooja Khedkar controversy: A look at rules governing civil servants
The training of probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar has been put on hold, and she has been recalled to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) amid allegations of abuse of power.
Khedkar's IAS training put on hold by Maharashtra government: Report
The Maharashtra government has put the training of probationary officer Pooja Khedkar on hold amid allegations of abuse of power, news agency ANI reported.
Trainee IAS Khedkar called police home on Monday: Report
Pooja Khedkar, a trainee Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer currently under investigation for alleged false disability claims, summoned police to her residence in Maharashtra's Washim on Monday, reports said.
Why's Pune Police looking for trainee IAS officer Khedkar's parents?
Several teams of Maharashtra Police are on the lookout for the seven people, including Dilip Khedkar and Manorama Khedkar—parents of probationary Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer Pooja Khedkar.
Pune hospital denied IAS Khedkar's disability certificate request in 2022
Trainee Indian Administrative Services officer Pooja Khedkar—under investigation for allegedly misrepresenting her mental and visual disabilities to qualify for the Civil Services—had her request for a disability certificate denied in 2022 by Pune doctors, reports said.
IAS Khedkar's gun-wielding mother, father 'on the run' after FIR
Seven people, including Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, parents of probationary Indian Administrative Services officer Pooja Khedkar, are accused of threatening a farmer and are currently evading arrest.
'Sarfira' posts second lowest opening weekend for Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar's latest film, Sarfira, has recorded his second-lowest opening weekend in recent years, garnering a total of ₹11.85 crore India net. Only Selfiee scored lower (₹10.3cr) than Sarfira.
After Khedkar, ex-IAS officer under fire for disability claim
Amid claims that trainee Indian Administrative Services officer Pooja Khedkar allegedly submitted fake disability certificates to secure her position, questions are now being raised about another former bureaucrat's selection under the disability criteria.