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An accident was averted as CCTV monitoring staff noticed the boulder in time, a railway official said on Friday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Train accident averted on Mumbai-Pune route due to CCTV cameras

A huge boulder fell on the track near Lonavala around 8.15 pm Thursday, which held up Mumbai-Kolhapur Sahyadri Express for over two hours.

15 Jun 2019 12:39 PM

According to the police, Joshi, 21, hanged himself from the ceiling in his house on Friday afternoon when his parents were away. (Representational Image)

21-year-old Pune based national-level swimmer commits suicide

The incident came to light when Joshi's father tried to contact his son from office, but his calls went unanswered, he said.

02 Jun 2019 9:21 AM

Sajit Pathan, 31, an autorickshaw driver had gone for lunch with his friends at the outlet at FC Road on last Wednesday. (Representational Image)

Glass pieces reportedly found in burger at Burger King in Pune, probe on

The manager at Burger King outlet, however, denied any knowledge of the incident.

21 May 2019 11:16 AM

"Lakhs of buyers across top cities particularly MMR and NCR - have been left in limbo, leading to inconceivable mental stress and financial pain," said Anarock founder and chairman Anuj Puri. (Representational Image)

5.6 lakh housing units worth Rs 4.51 lakh cr facing delays in 7 major cities: Report

As per the Anarock data, the NCR and MMR account for 72 per cent of the total stuck housing units.

09 Apr 2019 1:21 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday interacted with a group of students in Pune. (Photo: File)

I love Narendra Modi; no anger, hatred towards him: Rahul in Pune

Rahul Gandhi said he has got courage to be what he is today from accepting the truth and works on the basis of truth.

05 Apr 2019 1:16 PM

The crash happened near Rui village in Indapur taluka, police said, adding a technical snag may have caused it. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra: Civilian trainer aircraft crashes, pilot injured

The aircraft belonged to the Carver Aviation Private Limited based in Baramati in Pune district.

05 Feb 2019 2:54 PM

Godrej has "entered into an equity investment platform in partnership with a Pune-based developer to develop six projects across Pune. (Representational image)

Godrej Properties ties up with Pune-based developer for 6 projects

The company's total income rose to Rs 430.70 crore, compared with Rs 308.29 crore a year ago.

04 Feb 2019 12:19 PM

51-year-old actor, Madhuri Dixit has featured in many Bollywood films, including ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, ‘Saajan’ and ‘Devdas’. (Photo: Twitter | @AmitShah)

Madhuri Dixit to contest from BJP's Pune seat in 2019 LS polls: report

In June, Amit Shah had met Madhuri Dixit at her Mumbai residence and briefed her on achievements of the Modi-government.

06 Dec 2018 4:03 PM

The woman has claimed that she was verbally told by the company that the reason behind her removal is HIV but the documents she was provided clearly mentioned 'absenteeism' as the reason. (Photo: ANI)

Woman lost job for being HIV positive, gets it back after 3 years

Company had terminated her in 2015 after she gave document for claiming medical benefits which revealed that she was diagnosed with HIV.

04 Dec 2018 2:37 PM

A 27-year-old woman has lodged a police complaint alleging that her doctor husband administered her an HIV-infected saline a year ago. (Representational Image | AFP)

Pune woman says doctor husband infected her with HIV through saline

The woman said that her husband and his parents were harassing her for dowry since the couple got married in 2015.

01 Dec 2018 10:20 AM

'As per the complaint, the accused used his e-mail account to upload his wife's pictures on the photo app,' police said. (Representational Image)

Navy officer, ‘porn addict’, booked for uploading wife’s objectionable photos

Besides uploading victim's photos, her husband had also posted objectionable pictures of his colleague's wife and some other women.

29 Nov 2018 4:41 PM

'The incident took place in March this year. The principal had sexually harassed the boy by showing him a porn video. The boy had complained about the incident to the lady school counsellor,' the official said. (Representational Image)

Pune convent school principal showed porn to 14-yr-old boy, case filed: Police

A woman counsellor, who was aware of the incident but asked victim to remain silent, has also been named in complaint, an official said.

17 Sep 2018 12:24 PM

Experts from Pune-headquartered Kirloskar Brothers' Limited's gave technical support in operations to rescue a football team trapped inside a cave system in Thailand. (Photo: Facebook | Screengrab | Kirloskar Brothers Limited)

Pune firm provided tech expertise in Thailand cave rescue operations

After Indian Embassy suggested authorities to use Kirloskar Brothers' Ltd's expertise, teams from India, Thailand, UK were sent to the site.

11 Jul 2018 4:34 PM

In a video that is being widely circulated on the internet, MNS workers can be seen slapping and abusing the manager. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Video: MNS workers thrash cinema hall manager over popcorn price

Despite Bombay HC asking to reduce popcorn prices it was being sold at Rs 250 in cinema halls, Raj Thackeray-led MNS workers said.

29 Jun 2018 4:16 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Maharashtra plastic ban: Restaurant delivers food in steel lunch boxes

As part of the initiative taken by the restaurant, the customers are asked to return boxes after the delivery.

26 Jun 2018 4:47 PM

A tea made with a special recipe and poured into a hot kulhad (clay cup) has become the talk of the town in the past couple of days in the city. (Photo: ANI)

Pune-based tea sellers attracting people with unique 'tandoori chai'

A tea shop named 'Chai-La' based in Kharadi locality of Pune is run by two graduates.

24 May 2018 6:53 PM

The video of the incident has gone viral in which the boy sitting in the machine bucket was purportedly seen being lifted off after the driver started the engine. (Representational Image)

Poclain driver starts machine with 8-yr-old boy in its bucket

The incident occurred on Sunday near a nullah in Ganesh Peth area where desilting work was underway.

23 May 2018 11:24 AM

Here are places you can enjoy IPL, while you dine. (Clockwise from top: Traffic Gastropub, Royal China, Level Seven, Unlimited Food Factory)

IPL 2018 special: 7 places to munch at during cricket season!

From places in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata to Pune, these F&B establishments have something special on offer during IPL.

24 Apr 2018 12:41 PM

The outfit - Aks Foundation - has been working in the area of gender-based violence, primarily domestic violence and sexual assault. (Photo: Pixabay)

A comedy show that will take a serious look at women issues

The reason why a show featuring women comedians is being organised because this arena is male dominated.

25 Mar 2018 5:10 PM

Yewle Tea house has become one of the famous stalls in Pune. (Photo: ANI)

Tea seller in Pune sets benchmark by making Rs 12 lakh per month

Navnath Yewle, co-founder of Yewle Tea house, says he is going to make it an international brand very soon.

04 Mar 2018 12:02 PM

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