Engineer Accused of Forcing Girlfriend’s Abortion by Mixing Pills in Dessert
A young woman has filed a shocking complaint at the Hinjewadi Police Station in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune. She accused her boyfriend, Adarsh Valmik Meshram, an engineer, of cheating her with false promises of marriage and forcing her into physical relations since 2018. What Happened: The two met in college and were in a relationship for several […]
Pune Crime Branch Rescues 23 Women in Spa Raid Crackdown Across Baner, Viman Nagar & Dhanori
In a major operation over the past 48 hours, Pune Crime Branch has busted three sex rackets being run under the guise of spa centres and rescued 23 women — including minor girls and foreign nationals — from suspected trafficking and forced prostitution. ⚠️ This comes just four months after a similar prostitution racket was […]
Pune ‘Fake Rape Case’: Police Bust False Complaint Meant to Stir Panic Over Law & Order
In the past five years, reported rape cases in Pune city have more than doubled — from 178 in 2020 to a staggering 505 in 2024, according to official police data. With rising numbers each year (279 in 2021, 305 in 2022, 410 in 2023), public anxiety about women’s safety and law and order has […]
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. […]
AI Illusion? Contractor Uses ChatGPT to Fake Road Work, Gets Government Payment Approved with Edited Photo
In a bizarre and viral twist to India’s AI adoption journey, a video circulating online has shocked netizens and raised serious questions about public accountability. A local contractor allegedly used ChatGPT and an AI image editor to create a fake photo of a completed cement road — and successfully got the bill cleared by a […]
Vaishnavi Hagawane Suicide Case: Family in Police Custody, Court Hears Disturbing Arguments
Pune – The tragic death of 22-year-old Vaishnavi Hagawane has taken a new turn as all five members of her in-laws’ family were presented in court on Wednesday. What followed was a courtroom filled with tense exchanges and shocking claims. The defense lawyer, representing Vaishnavi’s husband and his family, made controversial arguments, questioning Vaishnavi’s mental […]
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 […]
Poona Hospital Faces Allegations of Withholding Deceased Body Over Unpaid Bills
Pune l Poona Hospital and Research Centre in Sadashiv Peth is facing serious allegations after being accused of withholding a deceased patient’s body due to unpaid bills under the Urban Poor Medical Assistance Scheme managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The family claims the hospital refused to release the body at night and delayed […]
Wanowrie Residents Frustrated as Incomplete Drainage Work Brings Traffic Chaos
Daily life in Pune’s Wanowrie area has taken a hit due to stalled drainage work near Samvidhan Chowk and Jagtap Chowk, close to Sacred World Mall. The project, meant to improve local infrastructure, has instead turned into a source of serious public inconvenience. For over 10 days, large portions of the road have remained dug […]