PMC Takes Action Against Unauthorized Fruit Sellers on NDA-Pashan Road
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched another enforcement drive against illegal mango vendors operating along the NDA-Pashan Road, falling under the Kothrud-Bavdhan ward. The action was taken by the civic body’s anti-encroachment department following multiple complaints from residents and commuters about traffic congestion and roadside blockages. According to PMC officials, unauthorised fruit vendors had […]
FITE Urges Work-from-Home for Hinjewadi IT Employees Amid Heavy Rains
With continuous heavy rains flooding roads and blocking traffic in Pune’s Hinjewadi IT Park, the Forum for IT Employees (FITE) has asked the state government to make work-from-home (WFH) compulsory for all IT employees in the area. FITE posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) with photos of flooded streets and long traffic jams, saying: […]
Monsoon Sparks Safety Concerns in Pimpri-Chinchwad: Exposed Wires, Power Cuts Raise Alarm
As pre-monsoon showers begin to hit Pimpri-Chinchwad, residents are raising serious safety concerns about damaged streetlight poles and exposed electrical wires across the city. These faulty poles, maintained by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), are putting lives at risk. In several areas, locals have seen sparks coming from poles due to open wires, increasing […]
Deharji Dam Project Hits 80% Completion: A Lifeline in the Making for Palghar’s Water Needs
Palghar’s Deharji Medium Irrigation Project, one of Maharashtra’s most ambitious water infrastructure efforts, has now reached 80% completion, marking a major milestone in the state’s mission to secure long-term water supply for millions. Led by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in collaboration with the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation (KIDC), the dam is being […]
India-UK FTA Faces Twin Challenges: Carbon Tax and BIT Concerns Threaten $120 Billion Trade Target
India and the United Kingdom may have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6, 2025, aiming to double bilateral trade from $60 billion to $120 billion by 2030—but experts warn two major issues threaten to derail this ambitious vision: the UK’s proposed carbon tax and unresolved negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty […]
After Rajnath Singh’s Warning, Shehbaz Sharif Calls for India-Pakistan Dialogue on Kashmir
New Delhi lIn the wake of heightened military tensions and strong remarks from Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for renewed talks between India and Pakistan to resolve long-standing disputes, including Kashmir. Speaking at a special Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Thanks) event in Islamabad on Friday night, Sharif stated, “India […]
Pune Enforces Temporary Drone Ban Amid Security Concerns After Operation Sindoor
In the wake of heightened national security concerns following Operation Sindoor, authorities in Pune have imposed a temporary ban on drones and aerial devices across both urban and rural areas of the district. The move comes as part of preventive security measures to deter possible threats from anti-national elements. 30-Day Citywide Ban Joint Commissioner of […]
Attention Punekars! PMPML Revises Fares for the First Time in a Decade — Here’s What You Need to Know
For the first time since 2014, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has revised bus fares for passengers across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the PMRDA region. The new fare structure is aimed at simplifying travel, enhancing efficiency, and preparing for integration with future metro services. What’s Changed? Earlier, fares were based on 40 stages with […]
Pakistan Receives $1.02 Billion IMF Payout Despite India’s Objections
Pakistan has received the second tranche of $1.02 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)—a long-term loan program designed to stabilize struggling economies. This marks a major step in Pakistan’s $7 billion IMF loan agreement, which began in September 2024 and spans 37 months. The update was officially shared […]
Ceasefire, Simla Pact & Democracy: Prithviraj Chavan Raises Tough Questions at Pune Katta Anniversary
Pune l At the anniversary event of Pune Patrakar Katta held at the historic Ranade Institute, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan delivered a pointed and passionate address questioning the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire, warning of the erosion of democratic institutions and raising red flags over media freedom in the country. ‘Ceasefire After Operation Sindoor: Has […]