Last week, NCP (SP) held discussions with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP to reach an understanding for the civic polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad

A city party meeting ended in a heated confrontation and a dramatic walkout by Pune city unit chief Nana Bhangire

Deshmukh said that if loyal party workers and grassroots leaders are denied tickets, they would be free to campaign firmly for whichever party they choose to align with

The city, once known as the Cycle Capital of India in the 1960s and 1970s, is preparing to host India’s first-ever international Grand Tour cycling event in January 2026

The closure is part of a plan by the Bhimashankar Devasthan Trust to build a new sabhamandap (hall) and a stairway approach

Mahadev Mohite, deputy conservator of forests, Pune division, said that the risk of forest fires has increased this year due to dense grass growth

ng has been completed for 1,04,367 schools across the state. However, 3,798 schools are still pending, prompting the education department to take a stricter stance

The directive follows a Supreme Court order dated November 7, 2025, which highlighted the rise in dog-bite incidents in educational institutions and public spaces

Adani said he has known Pawar for over three decades and has learned from his knowledge, wisdom and empathy.