Pune Journalists Rally Against Maharashtra Security Bill, Call it a Threat to Press Freedom
Journalists in Pune took to the streets on Thursday, April 3, raising their voices against the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, which they say poses a serious threat to press freedom and civil liberties. The protest, led by the Pune Union of Working Journalists (PUWJ), was held outside the District Collectorate. Media professionals, senior editors, […]
Pune Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Most Congested Cities in 2025
Pune has been ranked the fourth most congested city in the world, according to the TomTom Traffic Index 2024, joining fellow Indian metros Kolkata and Bengaluru in a global top 10 list dominated by cities battling severe traffic bottlenecks. The report analyzed traffic data from over 500 cities across 62 countries, based on real-time information […]
Ceasefire Breached: Pakistan Opens Fire Along LoC in Poonch, India Responds Firmly
Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir | Tensions flared up along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district after the Pakistani Army opened unprovoked fire, violating the ceasefire agreement in place since 2021, Indian Army sources confirmed. The incident occurred in the Krishna Ghati sector on April 1, when a mine blast took […]
Grounded and Frustrated: Indian Flyers Demand Accountability as Flight Cancellations Rise
For India’s growing base of air travelers, booking a flight today can feel like a gamble. While air travel once promised speed and efficiency, a surge in last-minute cancellations and chronic delays has left many passengers stranded, confused, and angry—often without adequate compensation. From business travelers missing crucial meetings to families stranded at airports, frustration […]
Waqf Amendment Row: Eknath Shinde Criticizes Uddhav Thackeray’s Remarks, Defends Bill
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday responded sharply to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray’s opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that Thackeray is echoing rhetoric similar to Mohammad Ali Jinnah and is acting under the influence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Shinde made the remarks following a press conference held by […]
Pune Weather Update: Rain Brings Relief from Heat, But Power Cuts Hit Residents Hard
After weeks of rising temperatures, heavy rainfall in Pune on Thursday brought much-needed relief from the heat. However, the showers also led to power outages in several parts of the city, raising concerns about the city’s infrastructure readiness. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is expected to continue […]
Pune: Maharashtra Govt Cancels PMRDA’s Development Plan — Merged Villages, Ring Road, and TP Schemes Remain in Limbo
The Maharashtra state government has officially scrapped the Draft Development Plan (DP) prepared by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). While this marks the end of an eight-year-long planning process, the cancellation raises new concerns for infrastructure and civic development — especially in the merged villages, Pune Ring Road project, and Town Planning (TP) […]
Pune Autorickshaw Rides via Uber Get Unpredictable After Fare Policy Change
Pune l Commuters in Pune face increased confusion and hassle while booking autorickshaws through Uber after the platform changed its fare policy in March 2025. Under this new system, the fares displayed on the Uber app are now indicative, not final, giving auto drivers the authority to negotiate or decide the final fare directly with […]
Highway Safety Sees Major Boost in Pune Division: Accident-Prone ‘Black Spots’ Drop by Nearly 50%
In a significant development for road safety in Maharashtra, the number of ‘black spots’ — areas with frequent road accidents — on highways under the Pune division has been reduced by almost 50%, bringing the count down from 170 to just 84, according to a recent survey by the Highway State Patrol (HSP). This outcome […]
Pune Alert: 24-Hour Citywide Water Cut on April 3 Due to Major Maintenance Work
Pune l The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a 24-hour water cut across the city on Thursday, April 3, due to essential maintenance work at key water pumping stations. This temporary shutdown will affect most residential and commercial areas in the city. While water supply is expected to resume on Friday, April 4, residents […]