News for 'Pune district'

Maha cop throws tree on murder accused, 3 caught

Maha cop throws tree on murder accused, 3 caught

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissioner Krishna Prakash, who led the operation late Sunday night, "threw a tree" on the accused when they tried to escape following the confrontation and exchange of fire between the two sides, he said.

Accusations against Gadling prima facie true, says HC, denies bail

Accusations against Gadling prima facie true, says HC, denies bail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court on Tuesday refused bail to advocate Surendra Gadling in connection with a 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case, noting that prima facie the accusations against him are true.

Extend all possible support to Revanna's victims: Rahul writes to K'taka CM

Extend all possible support to Revanna's victims: Rahul writes to K'taka CM

Rediff.com4 May 2024

In a veiled attack on Modi, Rahul said he has never come across a senior public representative who has constantly chosen silence in the face of untold violence against women.

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

One of those infected with the virus was a nine-year-old boy.

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

ACP Shivaji Pawar has been asked to file his affidavit by August 15.

Entire Pune not the target, says Pawar

Entire Pune not the target, says Pawar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

"It is not all right to arrive at the conclusion that the entire Pune city has been targetted," Pawar said, adding that the place where the blast took place was an isolated area.

Maharashtra bus fire: Mass cremation of 24 bodies held

Maharashtra bus fire: Mass cremation of 24 bodies held

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

As most of the victims were charred beyond recognition after the bus caught fire in the early hours of Saturday, efforts were made to convince their families for mass cremation of the bodies instead of their DNA analysis, the official said.

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Govt favours Maratha quota, says Shinde after all-party meet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Leaders at an all-party meeting on Maratha quota chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday passed a resolution asking activist Manoj Jarange to call off his indefinite fast.

Elgar case: Pune police search DU professor Hany Babu's residence

Elgar case: Pune police search DU professor Hany Babu's residence

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Babu, who teaches English at the Delhi University, was booked under Indian Penal Code sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 121 and 121A (waging or attempting to wage war against government), 124A (sedition), among others.

Had vehicles passing by highway stopped for help...: Maha tragedy survivor

Had vehicles passing by highway stopped for help...: Maha tragedy survivor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The survivor said that after the accident, teams of police and fire brigade reached the site quickly.

Maharashtra adds 2,213 Covid deaths to tally after revision

Maharashtra adds 2,213 Covid deaths to tally after revision

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Maharashtra government on Friday added 2,213 deaths to overall COVID-19 death toll in the state, taking it to 1,06,367, after a 'scrutiny of laboratory reports for COVID-19 determination' and resultant updating of figures.

Milk shortage likely to hit Mumbai, Pune as farmers suspend supply

Milk shortage likely to hit Mumbai, Pune as farmers suspend supply

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Farmers' organisations are demanding a hike of Rs 5 per litre in milk procurement price and have decided to suspend the supply to Mumbai and Pune from Monday.

Kurmi protest seeking ST status paralyses rail, road traffic in Bengal

Kurmi protest seeking ST status paralyses rail, road traffic in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The protest started at 6 am on Tuesday with the blockade of the old National Highway 6, which connects Kolkata to Mumbai, at Khemasuli in Kharagpur Local police station area by Kudmi Samaj West Bengal, they said.

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Fishing boat with 173 kg hashish worth Rs 60 cr seized off Guj coast, 5 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The ICG and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended the fishing boat in a joint operation in the high seas on Sunday afternoon, the coast guard said in a release in Ahmedabad.

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Thirteen teams of the National Disaster Response Force and three of the State Disaster Response Force were deployed in vulnerable districts of the state, a disaster management department report said.

Tushar Gandhi files complaint against Sambhaji Bhide

Tushar Gandhi files complaint against Sambhaji Bhide

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Bhide, known as 'Bhide Guruji' among his followers, is accused of making offensive remarks about Mahatma Gandhi's lineage in his speech during a programme in Amravati district in the last week of July.

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at the function that he would request CM Shinde to rename Ahmednagar city as Ahilyanagar'.

Nipah situation not as scary as in 2018, says K K Shailaja

Nipah situation not as scary as in 2018, says K K Shailaja

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Shailaja, who had won accolades for containing the Nipah infection effectively in 2018, said the southern state has a protocol and standard operating procedure (SOP) to effectively fight the infection and prevent its spread.

Maha farmer urges PM to ensure MSP, kills self over onion price crash

Maha farmer urges PM to ensure MSP, kills self over onion price crash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The suicide note also stated about "foul language" used by people associated with a cooperative society and threat by lenders (finance firms), a police officer said on Monday.

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The government has ordered monoclonal antibody from Indian Council of Medical Research to treat the child. It is the only available anti-viral treatment for Nipah virus infection, though it has not been clinically proven yet.

Kharge set to be named INDIA chair, Nitish could be convener

Kharge set to be named INDIA chair, Nitish could be convener

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Consensus emerged on the appointment of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as the chairperson of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), while Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar's name was proposed for the convener's post, pending approval of parties absent at the alliance meeting on Saturday, according to sources.

HC rejects pre-arrest bail pleas of Navlakha, Teltumbde

HC rejects pre-arrest bail pleas of Navlakha, Teltumbde

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The court, however, extended the interim protection from arrest granted to them for a period of four weeks so that they can approach the Supreme Court in appeal.

Now, Bihar party bids to 'get back' mashaal symbol from Uddhav

Now, Bihar party bids to 'get back' mashaal symbol from Uddhav

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The delegation told Shinde that Samata Party was an old political outfit from Bihar and 'mashaal' (flaming torch) was its election symbol.

At Maharashtra Congress meeting Patole, Thorat say all is well

At Maharashtra Congress meeting Patole, Thorat say all is well

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Amid the ongoing tussle between Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole and party veteran Balasaheb Thorat in the wake of recent legislative council elections, both the leaders came face to face at the party's state executive committee meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday, with both of them later claiming that everything was fine between them.

5 hurt in communal clash in Maha's Ahmednagar; 32 held, internet suspended

5 hurt in communal clash in Maha's Ahmednagar; 32 held, internet suspended

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The police have detained 32 people so far and registered cases against 150 others after the incident on Sunday night, an official said.

First two cases of Omicron reported from Mumbai ; Maha tally at 10

First two cases of Omicron reported from Mumbai ; Maha tally at 10

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Highlighting that mutation in a virus is a natural phenomenon, the civic body said citizens should do not panic and appealed to them to follow COVID-19-appropriate behaviour.

Lockdown may be extended in COVID-19-hit areas of Maha

Lockdown may be extended in COVID-19-hit areas of Maha

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The state government is closely monitoring the situation in areas outside the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Amravati, a senior state official said.

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Four National Disaster Response Force teams are engaged in rescue work, he added. The village has around 50 houses, of which 17 were buried under the landslide, the official said.

I-T raids: Centre trying to defame Ajit Pawar, says Nawab Malik

I-T raids: Centre trying to defame Ajit Pawar, says Nawab Malik

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Alleging that the Centre is abusing the Central agencies to pressure the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said the ruling dispensation and every individual associated will slug it out without any fear.

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said nothing much happened during his meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar in Pune last week.

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

A 39-year-old man tested positive for the Nipah virus, which was transmitted to him through direct contact with an infected person who died on August 30, State Health Minister Veena George said in Kozhikode on Friday.

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

India has covered enough population with vaccine and infection, but protein vaccines should remain available on payment basis for elderly and those with comorbidities.

Maharashtra signs MoUs with 3 Chinese firms for Rs 5000 cr

Maharashtra signs MoUs with 3 Chinese firms for Rs 5000 cr

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The MoUs were signed on Monday under the 'Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0', hours before the violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, in which 20 Indian Army personnel were martyred.

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Priority is given to majority in democracy: Ajit on EC ruling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar camp described the ruling as a "murder of democracy" which would be challenged in the Supreme Court.

MVA partners Congress, NCP vie for Jalna LS seat

MVA partners Congress, NCP vie for Jalna LS seat

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The constituency is being represented by senior BJP leader and Union minister Raosaheb Danve, who has won this seat five times on the trot.

Pune cop loses control over SUV; kills five persons

Pune cop loses control over SUV; kills five persons

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Five persons were killed when a deputy superintendent of police lost control over his SUV near Pune on Monday evening, police said.

Deputy CM for 4th time: The return of Ajit Pawar

Deputy CM for 4th time: The return of Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Pawar was the deputy CM twice in the 15-year regime of Congress-NCP alliance in Maharashtra during 1999-2014.

Join Ajit, Shinde instead of...: Modi to Pawar, Uddhav

Join Ajit, Shinde instead of...: Modi to Pawar, Uddhav

Rediff.com10 May 2024

"The nakli Shiv Sena wants to bury me alive. They abuse me in such a way that it will be liked by their favourite vote bank," Modi said.

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The foundation of the Bhima Koregaon case was blown to bits by a senior policeman, reports Jyoti Punwani.