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Middle East tensions push up edible oil, imported dates prices in Pune

India, March 4 -- Escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran have begun to reflect in Pune's wholesale markets, with edible oil prices rising by Rs.3 to Rs.4 per litre. Traders said the imp... Read More


Iran conflict pushes up edible oil prices

Pune, March 4 -- Escalating tensions involving the United States of America, Israel, and Iran have begun to reflect in Pune's wholesale markets, with edible oil prices rising by Rs.3 to Rs.4 per litre... Read More


Civic chief bars March tenders, sets bill submission deadline

India, Feb. 28 -- Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram in a step towards improving financial discipline within the civic body on Friday directed officials that no new tenders be floated in Ma... Read More


PMC general body rejects proposed 5% property tax hike

India, Feb. 19 -- The general body of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday unanimously rejected a proposal to increase property tax by five per cent, which had been cleared by municipal c... Read More


BJP demands removal of Kalakar Katta in Pune; Congress, NCP oppose move

India, Feb. 15 -- A political row has erupted over the proposed removal of Kalakar Katta, a popular cultural spot near Good Luck Cafe on Fergusson College Road. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has de... Read More


BJP's Manjusha Nagpure elected unopposed as Pune mayor

India, Feb. 10 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator Manjusha Nagpure was elected unopposed as mayor of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Monday, while Republican Party of India (Athawale) ... Read More


BJP chooses Manjusha for mayorship, favours organisationally grounded leader

India, Feb. 4 -- In choosing 46-year-old business management postgraduate Manjusha Nagpure as the next mayor of Pune, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has opted for a middle-class, educated leader wit... Read More


Ajit Pawar retained free hand in Pune district administration

India, Jan. 29 -- Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar exercised firm control over Pune city and district for decades, cutting across political affiliations and changes in government. Despite working unde... Read More


Zilla Parishad polls to be held without Ajit Pawar

India, Jan. 29 -- The ongoing Zilla Parishad elections in Maharashtra will, for the first time in decades, be held without Ajit Pawar actively leading the campaign. Pawar was travelling to Baramati on... Read More


By his own admission, work was Ajit Pawar's hobby

India, Jan. 29 -- Despite being a seasoned full-time politician, Ajit Pawar often said that working hard and staying connected with people was his only hobby. Whenever asked about his personal intere... Read More