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Nilambari SalunkePune’s ₹10 Tea Moves Towards ₹15 as Ingredient Costs Rise
Rising prices of sugar, milk, tea powder and commercial cooking gas are putting pressure on Pune’s small food businesses, with ₹10 tea increasingly being sold for ₹15.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Ganeshotsav Gets DJ-Free Push as 200+ Mandals Back Quieter Celebrations
More than 200 Pune Ganesh mandals have backed a DJ-free Ganeshotsav, promoting traditional celebrations while avoiding excessive noise. The initiative comes as Pune Police prepare to strictly enforce prescribed noise limits during the festival.
Nilambari SalunkeWoman Dies by Suicide in Wakad; Husband and In-Laws Booked for Alleged Dowry Harassment
A 32-year-old woman, Shilpa Sachin Gaware, allegedly died by suicide in Wakad after her family accused her husband and in-laws of prolonged physical and mental harassment over demands for a share of her parental property. Wakad Police have registered a case against her husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law.
Sahir ShaikhPune Connection Emerges in Alleged Rs 2,143-Crore Financial Scam; Rs 200 Crore Transactions Under Scanner
A Pune connection has emerged in an alleged Rs 2,143-crore financial scam involving fake certificates and shell companies. The Income Tax Department is reportedly probing suspicious transactions worth around Rs 200 crore routed through a private bank in Pune, including alleged overseas transfers. Chartered accountant Shyam Kalani, suspected to be a key figure in the alleged network, has surrendered before Udgir police.
Sahir ShaikhKalyani Nagar Residents Felicitate Yerawada Police for Strengthening Public Safety
Kalyani Nagar residents felicitated Yerawada Police officials for their efforts to address noise pollution, improve police response and strengthen neighbourhood security. The event also featured a Ganesh Chaturthi greeting and a Raksha Bandhan gesture symbolising citizen-police trust.
Sahir ShaikhPune Police Probe Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts Targeting Rupali Chakankar
Former Maharashtra State Commission for Women chairperson Rupali Chakankar has approached Pune Police over allegedly defamatory and obscene social media content. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the posts, comments and accounts involved.
Nilambari SalunkeChandrashekhar Bhange Honoured With Akkalkot Ratna Award in Pune
Journalist Chandrashekhar Bhange, associated with Lokshahi News as its Pune bureau representative, was reportedly honoured with the Akkalkot Ratna Award 2026 at a ceremony in Pune. The event recognised 15 individuals from Akkalkot for contributions across various fields. Akkalkot MLA Sachin Kalyanshetti reportedly presented the awards, while organisers said the felicitation programme would be continued annually.
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Nilambari SalunkeSpeeding Car Crashes Into Another Vehicle on Sanjay Park Road in Yerwada
A speeding car allegedly lost control and crashed into another vehicle on Sanjay Park Road in Yerwada on Saturday night. Both vehicles were badly damaged and the accident briefly disrupted traffic. There is no official confirmation yet about injuries. Police are investigating the incident and residents have urged motorists to avoid speeding and reckless driving.
Nilambari SalunkeRahul Gandhi in Pune: “Women Are Not Property, They Are India’s Real Strength”
Rahul Gandhi, speaking at an interactive youth event in Pune, criticised patriarchal attitudes and urged women to break free from social restrictions and fear. Students raised the MPSC paper leak issue, while folk singer Neha Singh Rathod spoke about trolling and legal pressure faced by women who question those in power. Gandhi also highlighted concerns around women's safety, wage inequality, property ownership and social discrimination, telling women, “You are nobody’s property.”
Nilambari SalunkePending Gas Connections in Pune to Get Priority as Madhuri Misal Reviews MNGL Work
Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal has directed MNGL to expedite pending gas pipeline and supply works in Pune and prepare a clear action plan. She called for faster processing of housing society requests, immediate commencement of supply wherever infrastructure is ready and timely delivery of gas bills. Mayor Manjusha Nagpure urged MNGL to undertake the work ward-wise while protecting underground cables and water pipelines.
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Nilambari SalunkeShiv Sena Opposes Restrictions on Speakers, Demands Unrestricted Ganeshotsav in Pune
The Shiv Sena has opposed proposed restrictions on speakers and sound systems during Pune's Ganesh immersion processions. At a meeting with the Pune Police Commissioner, party representatives demanded that Ganesh mandals be consulted before finalising any sound-related rules. While police indicated that a complete ban on loudspeakers was not being considered and discussed a preliminary limit of four bass units and four top speakers, the Shiv Sena urged that any new SOP be implemented only from next year. The party demanded that this year's Ganeshotsav be celebrated without new restrictions.
Shruti MandalPune Motor Accident Claim: Family Awarded ₹1.18 Crore Compensation in Death Case
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Pune has ordered compensation of ₹1,18,16,556 to the family of tax consultant Makarand Gopal Jinde, who died in a road accident in April 2023 after a cement mixer truck allegedly hit his vehicle from behind. The compensation claim was filed against the truck owner and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Traffic Court Buried Under 1.2 Lakh Pending Cases; Thousands Await Disposal
The Motor Vehicle Court in Shivajinagar has 1,20,128 pending traffic-related cases involving Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad motorists. Pune accounts for 72,322 cases, while 47,806 cases are from Pimpri-Chinchwad. The backlog includes matters related to traffic violations, drunk driving, vehicle documents, speeding and commercial vehicle offences.
Nilambari SalunkeSinhagad Tourist Entry May Go Digital as Forest Department Plans Advance Booking System
Sinhagad Fort may soon move towards an advance digital registration system to control tourist crowds. The Forest Department has developed the Kille Sinhagad app to assist with visitor and vehicle monitoring, while CCTV upgrades and other surveillance measures are also being planned. The exact date and final rules for mandatory advance booking are yet to be officially confirmed.
Nilambari SalunkeFood Hygiene Questioned at Pune Hyatt Regency After Customer’s Complaint
A customer has reportedly complained after allegedly finding a worm in a vegetable dish at Hyatt Regency Pune. The incident has sparked concerns over food hygiene and quality-control practices at premium hotels. However, an official inspection report or regulatory finding confirming the allegation has not yet been independently established.
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Nilambari SalunkeYerwada Police Nab Two Men With Stolen Liquor Worth ₹27,200
Yerwada police arrested two men after allegedly recovering six bottles of foreign liquor worth ₹27,200. The suspects were detained near the GST office during a patrol, and police said the liquor was stolen from a Kalyani Nagar shop.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Pothole Horror: 11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Bike Skids, Falls Under Truck
An 11-year-old boy died in Pune's Balewadi-Mhalunge area after a motorcycle reportedly skidded near a pothole and he fell under a truck. The CCTV-captured accident has renewed concerns over road safety and potholes during the monsoon.
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Nilambari Salunke103 Pune ZP Students Set for NASA, ESA and ISRO Visits
A total of 103 students from Pune district’s Zilla Parishad schools have been selected for educational visits to NASA, the European Space Agency and ISRO. The initiative, conducted by Pune Zilla Parishad in collaboration with IUCAA, aims to give rural students greater exposure to astronomy, space science and scientific research.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Furniture Dealer Booked Over Worker Verification
A furniture shop owner in Pune’s Nanded City area has been booked after police alleged that workers employed at the establishment had not undergone the required police verification and their details had not been submitted to the local police station. The case highlights the importance of complying with security-related verification requirements for employees.
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Nilambari SalunkeTamhini Ghat Reopens, Restrictions Remain in Force
The Pune–Konkan route through Tamhini Ghat has reopened for light vehicles after disruptions caused by heavy monsoon rainfall and landslides. However, travellers are advised to remain cautious as roadwork and narrow stretches continue in parts of the ghat.
Nilambari SalunkePune BJP Gains Ground With Three Key Political Entrants
The BJP has expanded its political footprint in Pune with the induction of former NCP corporator Pramod Nimhan, former MNS city organiser Pralhad Gawali and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) functionary Dr Vaishnavi Kirad. Their entry, held in the presence of Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil, has sparked discussion over the BJP’s organisational strategy in different parts of Pune.
Shruti MandalPM Modi Independence Day Speech 2026: Sapt Dhara Roadmap, AI Training and Free Coaching Announced for Youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, outlined a seven-point ‘Sapt Dhara’ roadmap for building a developed India by 2047. The framework focuses on manufacturing, agriculture and food production, technology and innovation, connectivity, defence, green and blue economy, and India’s soft power. PM Modi also announced AI skills training for 1 crore youth and a nationwide free online coaching network for competitive exam aspirants.
Nilambari SalunkeMoshi Tragedy: Young Widow Dies a Month After Husband’s Death
A 23-year-old woman from Moshi-Borhadewadi, identified as Sonali Nagesh Gaikwad, reportedly died by suicide a month after her husband Nagesh was killed in the Moshi garbage depot collapse. Her maternal relatives have alleged harassment by her in-laws and raised questions about the handling of compensation following the tragedy. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
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Nilambari SalunkePune Journalist Booked Over ₹10 Lakh Extortion Allegation
A Pune journalist has been booked for allegedly threatening a railway police inspector with an adverse news report and demanding ₹10 lakh to stop its publication. Shivajinagar police registered a case after the inspector refused to pay and complained about the alleged pressure and subsequent report.