President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed concern over drought conditions in parts of the country, including Maharashtra, as she attended the official commencement of the 21-month-long Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Tirth in Trimbakeshwar

The Maharashtra Excise Department on Friday busted an alleged counterfeit liquor racket operating in Pune and neighbouring Ahilyanagar districts, and seized liquor stock worth ₹11

His remarks come days after his grandson and NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, along with MP Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil and other leaders, led a road blockade at Madha against the proposed projects, claiming that they would affect agriculture, fishermen and the environment.

The discontent spilled onto the streets on Friday when a section of Shiv Sena workers staged a protest outside Neelam Gorhe’s residence in Pune, opposing the seat-sharing formula under discussion with the BJP ahead of the civic polls.

We have intensified driver training, counselling, and monitoring. Strict action will be taken against any drivers who violates traffic rules or compromises passenger safety, says official

The decision came after the two factions of the NCP decided to fight the Pune civic elections together. Jagtap, who is close to NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar, submitted his resignation soon after the decision was made public.

Pune Municipal Corporation allows political campaigns at 200+ sites, mainly in areas with new voters, while enforcing strict regulations and fees.

Gautam Adani will join NCP leaders Sharad and Ajit Pawar on Dec 28 for the opening of an AI center funded with ₹25 crore, amid political alliance talks.

In view of the heavy inflow of devotees, traffic diversions will be enforced on Nagar Road from Wednesday afternoon and will remain in place until midnight of January 1