News for 'Pune'

Muslim Youth Attacked While Preparing for 'Roza' Near Pune; Police Investigate

Muslim Youth Attacked While Preparing for 'Roza' Near Pune; Police Investigate

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A mob assaulted a group of Muslim youth preparing to break their Ramadan fast near Pune, resulting in injuries and multiple detentions by police.

Maharashtra OSD Booked For Attempted Murder Of Wife

Maharashtra OSD Booked For Attempted Murder Of Wife

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A government functionary, serving as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to a Maharashtra cabinet minister, has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his wife and assaulting their son at their Pune residence.

3 US nationals get 'Leave India' notice for 'propagating religion'

3 US nationals get 'Leave India' notice for 'propagating religion'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Pune have issued 'Leave India' notices to three American nationals for allegedly engaging in religious propagation activities and violating tourist visa norms.

Pune Porsche crash: Minor driver's father granted bail in blood sample case

Pune Porsche crash: Minor driver's father granted bail in blood sample case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vishal Agarwal, the father of the minor accused of driving the Porsche in the fatal Pune crash, in connection with the blood sample swapping case.

Self-Proclaimed Godman In Police Custody For Cheating

Self-Proclaimed Godman In Police Custody For Cheating

Rediff.com4 days ago

A court in Nashik remanded self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat in police custody until May 4 in connection with a case of cheating a Pune-based businessman of over Rs 5 crore.

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash case, where a minor is accused of killing two people.

Why did Parth Pawar fly in VSR aircraft linked to Ajit Pawar crash?

Why did Parth Pawar fly in VSR aircraft linked to Ajit Pawar crash?

Rediff.com7 days ago

NCP's Parth Pawar flew in an aircraft belonging to VSR Aviation, a company targeted by his family after a plane crash killed his father, leading to controversy and clarification.

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7: Key Players And Auction Highlights

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7: Key Players And Auction Highlights

Rediff.com7 days ago

Manav Thakkar joins UP Prometheans with Yang Liu, while Divya Chitale remains the highest-valued Indian player at the UTT auction. Bernadette Szocs tops the auction, joining Dempo Goa Challengers. The seventh season will be held in Goa from July 9-26.

Infamous Criminal Nabbed For Mobile Shop Burglary In Beed

Infamous Criminal Nabbed For Mobile Shop Burglary In Beed

Rediff.com6 days ago

A criminal with 50 cases registered against him in Maharashtra and Gujarat has been arrested by the Beed crime branch for alleged burglary at a mobile shop.

Maharashtra Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After 8 Months

Maharashtra Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After 8 Months

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Beed district, Maharashtra, have arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her sister and brother-in-law, eight months after he was reported missing. Marital discord is believed to be the primary motive behind the crime.

Dawood Ibrahim Associate's Assets Frozen In Drug Probe

Dawood Ibrahim Associate's Assets Frozen In Drug Probe

Rediff.com5 days ago

Assets worth Rs 3.78 crore belonging to drug kingpin Danish Merchant, a key associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, and his key aide were frozen under the SAFEMA and NDPS Act, an official said on Thursday.

Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales

Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales

Rediff.com2 days ago

Real estate developers are increasingly offering flexible payment plans, such as low booking amounts and deferred payments, to stimulate housing sales and manage affordability concerns without resorting to price cuts, as sales volumes declined by 14 per cent in 2025.

Force Motors Reports Highest Ever Revenue And Profitability

Force Motors Reports Highest Ever Revenue And Profitability

Rediff.com6 days ago

Force Motors Limited announced its highest-ever revenue and profitability for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, driven by growth across its Urbania, Trax, and Traveller platforms, as well as defence partnerships and international engine manufacturing.

HC grants bail to Narendra Dabholkar murder convict Sharad Kalaskar

HC grants bail to Narendra Dabholkar murder convict Sharad Kalaskar

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, convicted in the 2013 Narendra Dabholkar murder case, suspending his life sentence and questioning his identity as the assailant and the integrity of eyewitnesses.

Odisha Teen Dies By Suicide After Lover's Death

Odisha Teen Dies By Suicide After Lover's Death

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 14-year-old girl in Odisha allegedly died by suicide after her 21-year-old lover ended his life due to a police case filed by her family following their elopement.

Paddler Dies On Court At National Masters Championships

Paddler Dies On Court At National Masters Championships

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu table tennis player I.M. Louis Raj died after collapsing on court during a match at the 32nd National Masters Table Tennis Championships in Pune. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.

Maharashtra Electoral Roll Mapping: Key Findings

Maharashtra Electoral Roll Mapping: Key Findings

Rediff.com7 days ago

Maharashtra has completed 66.42 per cent of its pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) mapping work, with significant variations in progress across different districts, according to officials.

Bombay High Court Orders Retrial, Criticises Trial Court

Bombay High Court Orders Retrial, Criticises Trial Court

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Bombay High Court has overturned the acquittal of a man in a 2015 murder case, citing failures in the original trial and ordering a retrial to ensure justice is served.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi Judicial Services official, identified as Aman Kumar Sharma, has allegedly died by suicide in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, according to police reports.

Former Cricketer Kiran Powar to Open World-Class Sports Complex

Former Cricketer Kiran Powar to Open World-Class Sports Complex

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Former first-class cricketer and coach Kiran Powar is set to launch a multi-sports facility near Mumbai and Pune, aiming to nurture young talent and promote active lifestyles.

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

The Only Indian Film Competing At Cannes

Rediff.com23 hours ago

'Cinema is such a powerful medium. It is not just the emotional impact, but some of these films are so strong that your entire body cannot help but react.'

Why did Kharat's account see transaction spike on Jan 27, 28? Rohit Pawar asks

Why did Kharat's account see transaction spike on Jan 27, 28? Rohit Pawar asks

Rediff.com7 days ago

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged a link between a godman and the fatal plane crash involving his uncle, Ajit Pawar, and has demanded a CID interrogation.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have advised motorists to avoid the Mumbai-Pune Expressway until regular traffic movement is restored.

'He was crying, she was shouting -- then suddenly, silence'

'He was crying, she was shouting -- then suddenly, silence'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and criminal conspiracy in connection with the death of a Delhi Judicial Services officer at his residence. The deceased, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his Safdarjung residence, with preliminary inquiry indicating death by hanging.

Bengal migrant killed in Pune after spat; CM Banerjee calls it hate crime

Bengal migrant killed in Pune after spat; CM Banerjee calls it hate crime

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Pune police are investigating the death of a migrant worker from West Bengal, denying claims of a hate crime made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Minor Mother's Newborn Sparks Legal Action Against Father in Pithoragarh

Minor Mother's Newborn Sparks Legal Action Against Father in Pithoragarh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 14-year-old girl gave birth to a son in Pithoragarh, leading to a case being registered against the newborn's father under the POCSO Act and other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Donation Accounting Row Hits Latur Religious Event

Donation Accounting Row Hits Latur Religious Event

Rediff.com6 days ago

A controversy has erupted in Latur, Maharashtra, over the accounting of donations collected for a religious event, with organisers alleging irregularities and filing a complaint with the police.

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune with chest infection; stable

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune with chest infection; stable

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune after experiencing cough and breathing difficulties. Doctors are evaluating his condition.

Why Tim Cook Is 'Over The Moon Excited' About India

Why Tim Cook Is 'Over The Moon Excited' About India

Rediff.com5 days ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook expresses strong optimism about the Indian market, citing its potential for growth and the company's recent successes in the region.

Delhi Judicial Officer Death: Family Alleges Harassment

Delhi Judicial Officer Death: Family Alleges Harassment

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi Judicial Services officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his residence in Safdarjung. Family members have alleged harassment and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. Police are investigating the case, with preliminary inquiries suggesting a possible suicide.

Rohit Shetty House Firing: Police File Chargesheet Against 17

Rohit Shetty House Firing: Police File Chargesheet Against 17

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai police have filed a 1624-page chargesheet against 17 accused in connection with the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. The chargesheet was presented in a special MCOCA court, detailing the involvement of 15 arrested individuals and two wanted suspects linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman In Money Laundering Probe

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached a special PMLA court in Mumbai seeking a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman and astrologer, in connection with a money laundering case linked to rape and fraud allegations.

Sharad Kalaskar Gets Bail In Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case

Sharad Kalaskar Gets Bail In Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, who was convicted in the 2013 murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar. Kalaskar, who is also facing trial for the murder of Govind Pansare, was granted bail on a surety of Rs 50,000.

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman Ashok Kharat

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman Ashok Kharat

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested a special PMLA court in Mumbai to issue a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman-cum-astrologer, who is accused of rape and fraud and is currently in police custody in Nashik district, in connection with a money laundering case.

Mumbai Police File Chargesheet In Rohit Shetty Firing Case

Mumbai Police File Chargesheet In Rohit Shetty Firing Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai police have filed a chargesheet against 17 accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case, revealing the motive was to establish gang supremacy.

Fadnavis Calls For Maharashtra Police To Combat Cybercrime

Fadnavis Calls For Maharashtra Police To Combat Cybercrime

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has emphasised the need for the state police to enhance their preparedness in addressing modern challenges such as cybercrime and financial offences. He highlighted the importance of the police force in maintaining law and order and contributing to the state's economic progress during the closing ceremony of the 36th Maharashtra State Police Sports Competition.

India Boosts Sea Strike Power with New Anti-Ship Missile

India Boosts Sea Strike Power with New Anti-Ship Missile

Rediff.com5 days ago

India has successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of the indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range.

Lawyer, Wife And Daughter Held In Employee Murder

Lawyer, Wife And Daughter Held In Employee Murder

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A lawyer in Pune, along with his wife and daughter, have been arrested in connection with the murder of his 32-year-old female employee. The victim's body was found in the lawyer's office, leading to the arrest and investigation of the family.