News for 'Pune district'

Maratha quota stir: Over 4,000 booked for Pune violence

Maratha quota stir: Over 4,000 booked for Pune violence

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

A financial loss of Rs 8 to Rs 10 crore has been estimated due to the violence.

One more arrested in Pune serial blasts case

One more arrested in Pune serial blasts case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

One more terror suspect was arrested for his alleged role in the Pune serial blasts, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight, police said on Monday.

After massive protests and rail blockades, Maharashtra bandh called off

After massive protests and rail blockades, Maharashtra bandh called off

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The shutdown generated tension in Mumbai and a number of towns and cities across Maharashtra.

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Should he begin the yatra from Gujarat's Porbandar, the birthplace of the Mahatma, on October 2, and skip campaigning for the five assembly polls?

Rahul's conviction 'just, proper and legal': Guj HC dismisses plea

Rahul's conviction 'just, proper and legal': Guj HC dismisses plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The HC noted that there is no reasonable ground to stay the conviction.

Rahul Gandhi meets kin of Mawal firing victims

Rahul Gandhi meets kin of Mawal firing victims

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited the family members of the three farmers who were killed in police firing in Mawal taluk of Pune district on August 9. "Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to Mawal region today where he will assess the situation post the firing incident," a state Youth Congress leader said. Three farmers were killed and many others injured when Pune Rural Police opened fire on a gathering of farmers.

Kalmadi showed no signs of brain ailment: Aide

Kalmadi showed no signs of brain ailment: Aide

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

An aide of Member of Parliament Suresh Kalmadi, who has been lodged in Tihar jail for over two months in connection with the multi-crore Commonwealth Games scam, on Wednesday claimed that he had not shown any signs of mental ailment and appeared alert. "Kalmadi had signed and sent a communication to the Pune district planning council sanctioning the sum of Rs 1.45 crore from the MP's fund on July 13, which indicated his level of alertness," said Pune Congress president.

Pune forest officer goes missing in Arunachal

Pune forest officer goes missing in Arunachal

Rediff.com14 May 2010

A senior Indian Forest Service official from Pune in Maharashtra, who was abducted by suspected insurgents two days ago near a forest area in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, is yet to be traced.

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He also said the independent media, judiciary, NGOs and dynamic democracy can be misused to destroy the security of a nation.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

Centre transfers Koregaon-Bhima probe to NIA

Centre transfers Koregaon-Bhima probe to NIA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The case was being probed by the Pune Police.

Pune: Family of swine flu victim to sue hospital

Pune: Family of swine flu victim to sue hospital

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Pune: Family of swine flu victim to sue hospital

Bhima Koregaon violence: Dalits call for Maharashtra bandh on Wednesday

Bhima Koregaon violence: Dalits call for Maharashtra bandh on Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dalit icon B R Ambedkar, said Maharashtra Democratic Front, Maharashtra Left Front, besides 250 organisations, have supported Wednesday's shutdown.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Marathas stage 'jail bharo' protest as govt offers sops

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The government will stand guarantor for loans to be disbursed to youth from the community.

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Amul to set up Rs 140 crore dairy unit in Thane

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The first unit will come up in the Vasai area, Amul general manager K Ratnam said in Thane on Sunday.

1 killed, 12 hurt as part of bridge falls on railway track in Maharashtra

1 killed, 12 hurt as part of bridge falls on railway track in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The FOB where the incident took place is connected to platform number 1 and 2 of the station under Nagpur division of the Central Railway.

Mumbai, Pune to have female mayors

Mumbai, Pune to have female mayors

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The post was reserved for a woman from Other Backward Classes

Apollo Tyres suspends plant's operations

Apollo Tyres suspends plant's operations

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Apollo Tyres Ltd suspended operations at its automobile tube manufacturing plant at Ranjangaon in Pune district due to labour problems.

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Odisha man flaunts Rs 3.5-lakh gold face mask

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Alok Mohanty, who owns a furniture store in Cuttack city and is a fan of anything made of the yellow metal, said an N-95 mask has been used as a base for manufacturing the golden protective gear which weighs around 100 grams.

HC quashes closure order against Rohit Pawar's firm

HC quashes closure order against Rohit Pawar's firm

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

A division bench led by Justice Nitin Jamdar said the MPCB order was set aside for being 'disproportionate' and noted the order was passed in a 'hasty manner'.

Shinde's Maratha Reservation Dilemma

Shinde's Maratha Reservation Dilemma

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Any move of the present government to appease the Marathas may boomerang. Eknath Shinde is a worried man with the agitation not having an easy solution, notes Ramesh Menon.

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The first three killings came in a space of 72 hours earlier in the week, while the fourth victim, from Bhopal, fell prey a few hours before Dhurve was arrested.

With Omicron, 3rd wave projected to hit India by Feb

With Omicron, 3rd wave projected to hit India by Feb

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

With Omicron, the new variant of SARS-CoV2, the third wave of coronavirus could hit the peak by February with cases likely to be reaching up to 1-1.5 lakh a day in the country, but it will be milder than the second wave, Manindra Agarwal, IIT scientist involved in the mathematical projection of trajectory of COVID-19, said.

Navi Mumbai airport might be unviable, fears Cidco

Navi Mumbai airport might be unviable, fears Cidco

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Officials from the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) on Thursday expressed fears that the proposed international airport at Navi Mumbai could become unviable due to cost escalation, following prolonged delays.

Maha puts on hold 3 Chinese projects after Ladakh clash

Maha puts on hold 3 Chinese projects after Ladakh clash

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

There will be status quo with regard to the MoUs signed with Hengli Engineering, PMI Electro Mobility Solutions JV with Photon and Great Wall Motors on June 15, 2020.

'Uddhavji is not resigning'

'Uddhavji is not resigning'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'Uddhavji will face the no confidence motion on the floor of the House whenever it happens.'

Missing youth, 'suspected' to have joined ISIS, detained in Pune

Missing youth, 'suspected' to have joined ISIS, detained in Pune

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Anti Terrorism Squad has detained a person in Pune suspecting that he was one of the three missing Mumbai youths suspected to have joined terror outfit Islamic State.

Kuwait returnee hospitalised in Telangana after suspected monkeypox symptoms

Kuwait returnee hospitalised in Telangana after suspected monkeypox symptoms

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The patient is being shifted to Government Fever Hospital in Hyderabad, they said.

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The top court also expunged adverse remarks of the Delhi high court against the National Investigation Agency made in its May 27 order while dealing with the bail plea.

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Infosys to offer ex gratia, job to kin of techie murdered in Pune

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The statement said that towards ensuring financial stability for the family, Infosys takes into account the statutory payments to be made as per the company policy.

Sharad Pawar not to fight Lok Sabha polls

Sharad Pawar not to fight Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Asked if the fear of possible defeat made him rethink of contesting from Madha, Pawar said, "I have successfully faced 14 elections. Do you think a 15th will deter me?"

Shiv Sena continues to demand Ajit Pawar's resignation

Shiv Sena continues to demand Ajit Pawar's resignation

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Shiv Sena on Monday continued to demand the resignation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the Legislative Council over his controversial remarks on drought and load-shedding.

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The prosecution, while opposing the bail applications, had argued that they have "corrborative evidence" against the accused to prove their involvement in Maoist activities, such as mobilising cadres, recruiting students from eminent institutes and sending them to the interior to become "professional revolutionaries", raise funds and procure weapons.

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'I asked him why were he and other writers being targeted.' 'I saw his point of view, that he and others being writers, their work was popular and well-appreciated by people, especially the youth.' 'This made the State fear them.'

Pune bomb had chemicals and shrapnels, no RDX: ATS

Pune bomb had chemicals and shrapnels, no RDX: ATS

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The bomb that exploded in Pune last week was made by mixing ammonium nitrate with potassium chlorate and small ball bearings were used as shrapnels to inflict injuries, but there was no gelatin or RDX in it, Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Sqaud said on Thursday.

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

At the age of 15, she is all set to graduate in Psychology from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore.

Pune's 'gold shirt' man beaten to death in front of son

Pune's 'gold shirt' man beaten to death in front of son

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Datta Phuge become the talk of the town after he presented himself a 'gold shirt' weighing about 3.5 kg and worth Rs 1.27 crore in 2012.

Activist Anant Teltumbde gets bail but will stay in jail

Activist Anant Teltumbde gets bail but will stay in jail

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday granted bail to scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Jharkhand government has asked health officials to remain on alert and arrange isolation beds in all district hospitals after a seven-year-old girl was detected with symptoms similar to monkeypox in Garhwa, an official said on Wednesday.