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Savarkar defamation case: Rahul Gandhi's London speech played in open court; cross-examination from January 13

India, Dec. 31 -- A Special MP/MLA court on Wednesday played a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged defamatory speech against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in open court, as part of the examinat... Read More


JMFC, Sessions Court conviction rates improved in 2025: Police data

India, Dec. 31 -- The Pune city police have recorded a marked improvement in conviction rates in judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) courts in 2025, as per data released by the city police Commissi... Read More


Two held for robbing jewellery from store in Khanapur; rRs.r70 lakh gold recovered

India, Dec. 31 -- Rural police have arrested two men accused of robbing a jewellery store in Khanapur at gunpoint and recovered gold ornaments worth Rs.70.32 lakh from them, officials said on Tuesday.... Read More


Traffic police announce restrictions, diversions, for new year's eve

India, Dec. 31 -- The Pune traffic police have announced major changes in vehicular movement in busy parts of the city on December 31 in view of the large turnout expected for new year's eve celebrati... Read More


Fire erupts on balcony of Sinhagad Road high-rise building, major disaster averted

India, Dec. 31 -- A major accident was narrowly averted on Tuesday when a fire broke out on the balcony of a sixth-floor flat in a multi-storey building on Sinhagad Road. Residents managed to control ... Read More


HC raps MHADA for bowing to political pressure, clears Lokmanyanagar redevelopment

India, Dec. 31 -- The Bombay high court strongly criticised the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) for "succumbing to political interference" and illegally stalling redevelopme... Read More


Man killed over love affair; 2 arrested

India, Dec. 30 -- Ambegaon police have arrested two individuals for the murder of a 34-year-old man, allegedly killed in a fit of rage over his relationship with the main accused's sister. The accused... Read More


Pune traffic police book 242 motorists for drunk driving ahead of New Year celebrations

India, Dec. 30 -- Pune city traffic police booked 242 motorists for drunk driving during a special drive conducted between December 25-28 as part of its crackdown in the run-up to New Year celebration... Read More


Excise Department raids unauthorised pub in Vimannagar, 52 booked

India, Dec. 29 -- The Maharashtra State Excise Department, Pune, conducted a major raid on an illegal night party at a pub in Vimannagar on Saturday, booking 52 people, including the pub operator, sta... Read More


Mundhwa land deal case: Sheetal Tejwani sent to judicial custody after extended police remand ends

India, Dec. 28 -- A Pune court on Saturday sent Sheetal Tejwani to judicial custody following the expiry of her extended police remand in the Mundhwa land deal case, officials said. Tejwani was arres... Read More