Ajit Pawar Pushes for Separate Municipal Corporations in Hinjewadi, Chakan, and Phursungi
Pune: To address mounting infrastructure challenges in Pune’s fast-growing suburbs, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has announced plans to create three new municipal corporations for Hinjewadi, Chakan, and Phursungi. Speaking in Chakan on Friday after reviewing ongoing road works, Pawar said, “There is a need to create a separate municipal corporation for the area […]
PMC Launches Drive Against Plastic, Waste Violations; Notices to Be Issued to Commercial Establishments
Despite a citywide ban on plastic and repeated awareness campaigns, its rampant use continues across Pune. To tackle this, the Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) Solid Waste Management (SWM) Department has launched a fresh campaign to issue notices to commercial establishments violating waste management rules. The initiative, aimed at enforcing stricter compliance with waste segregation and […]
Tension Erupts in Yavat, Daund After Social Media Post
Tension gripped Yavat village in Daund taluka, about 80 km from Pune, on Friday after an objectionable social media post sparked violent clashes between two groups. According to the police, mobs vandalized property, set several vehicles on fire, and pelted stones at a religious site, forcing authorities to fire tear gas shells to control the […]
Delhi Launches ‘Freedom From Garbage’ Drive With Cash Rewards to Transform City Cleanliness
Delhi is stepping up its fight against waste with a new month-long campaign aimed at turning the capital into one of the cleanest cities in India. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced the ‘Delhi Freedom From Garbage’ initiative, offering cash prizes ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore for the best-performing Resident Welfare Associations […]
“We Are Ruined”: Ajit Pawar’s Stark Warning as Hinjewadi IT Park Threatens to Shift to Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Pune’s Hinjewadi IT Park, known as the home to thousands of tech professionals and a major engine of Maharashtra’s economy, is at risk of losing its status as a leading tech hub in Maharashtra. On Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that if urgent infrastructure issues aren’t resolved, the entire IT cluster could shift […]
Not Delhi or Mumbai—Kanchipuram Tops India’s Digital Affairs List
In a twist no one saw coming, Kanchipuram, the serene silk saree hub of Tamil Nadu known for its temples and culture, now wears an unexpected crown: India’s new capital of extra-marital affairs. According to newly released June 2025 data from Ashley Madison, the global dating platform known for facilitating discreet extramarital relationships, Kanchipuram jumped […]
Tensions Soar in Jalgaon as Farmers Attempt ‘Jalsamadhi’ Over Land Compensation Dispute
Jalgaon, Maharashtra |Farmers from Muktainagar taluka in Jalgaon district staged a dramatic ‘Jalsamadhi’ protest on Sunday by entering the Purna River. Their demand: fair compensation for land acquired for the Indore-Hyderabad highway project. The protest led to clashes between farmers and the police, resulting in chaos and injuries on-site. What was the issue? Land belonging […]
Tragedy in Gujarat: 12 Dead After 43-Year-Old Bridge Collapses in Vadodara
Vadodara | At least 12 people lost their lives and nine others were injured after a 43-year-old bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. The tragic incident occurred around 7:30 am, when multiple vehicles — including a van, trucks, and motorcycles — fell into the Mahisagar River. The collapsed structure, known as the […]
Major Power Outage Hits Pune’s Hinjewadi IT Park; 52,000+ Consumers Affected
A major power blackout has severely disrupted operations at Hinjewadi IT Park, India’s largest IT hub located in Pune, affecting international and domestic tech companies for the past 3 to 4 days. The outage has raised serious concerns about infrastructure resilience in one of the country’s most critical IT corridors. According to an official from […]
Tension at Pune Station: Man Tries to Vandalise Mahatma Gandhi’s Statue
Late Sunday night, chaos unfolded near Pune Railway Station when a 35-year-old man allegedly attempted to desecrate Mahatma Gandhi’s statue using a sharp weapon. Thankfully, alert citizens quickly intervened, preventing major damage and handing the man over to police. What Happened? The accused, Suraj Shukla, originally from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, now lives in Vishrantwadi, Pune. […]