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Two Symbiosis Students Disqualified from Examination for Donning Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
On May 19, two engineering students were discovered wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses during an examination at the Symbiosis Institute of Technology located in Pune. As a result, the students were prohibited from completing that exam, and the matter has been escalated to the unfair means committee of Symbiosis International (Deemed) University. Vidya Yeravdekar, the
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Final Testing Phase for Precision-Guided Missiles Deployed from Drones
As the utilization of drones in warfare continues to escalate, India achieved a notable advancement in its indigenous military capabilities on Wednesday. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully concluded the final development trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3, which can operate in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air configurations. The Ministry of Defence
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Sibling of suspect in Vanraj Andekar homicide targeted in shooting incident
A 26-year-old man, Akshay alias Bala Mhaske, was shot and seriously injured with a machete in a daylight attack on a busy street in Balajinagar, Pune, on Wednesday. The incident is reportedly linked to the ongoing murder investigation of former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporator Vanraj Andekar, whose brother, Akash Mhaske, is among the accused
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Investigation into NEET Leak Sheds Light on the Unregulated Coaching Industry and Its Culture
The NEET 2026 examination has recently concluded, and Shivraj Motegaonkar, the founder of the well-known RCC Classes in Latur, was seen in a now-popular video querying his students about the exam’s content. “Did the questions align with those from the RCC mock exam?” he asked, to which a student responded affirmatively, stating that most of
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Tragic Incident: Seven-Year-Old Loses Life in Pune After Becoming Trapped Between Elevator Door and Wall
A tragic incident in the Sinhagad Road area of Pune resulted in the death of a seven-year-old boy due to severe injuries sustained when he became trapped between the collapsible door of a lift and the adjacent wall in a residential complex. Authorities are currently investigating whether maintenance issues or mechanical failures of the lift
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The Unsung Heroes of Agriculture: Uncovering the Crucial Role of Bees
Consider what you consumed today. The coriander in your dal, the mango you had for breakfast, and the sunflower oil used in your curry all share a common thread: bees. These industrious insects play a vital yet often overlooked role in the food production process, pollinating plants that provide us with fruits, seeds, and vegetables.
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Four Charged with Abetment Following Businessman’s Tragic Death at Pune Hotel Linked to Suicide Note
The Pune city police have initiated legal action against four individuals for their alleged role in a suicide case involving a 61-year-old businessman, whose body was discovered in a hotel room in Deccan Gymkhana shortly after he was reported missing. Authorities indicated that a suicide note found at the scene implicated the four accused in
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Mother of accused in Porsche accident, arrested for tampering with blood samples, requests autopsy and toxicology reports of victims.
The mother of the individual accused of causing a fatal Porsche crash has submitted a petition to a court in Pune. This petition requests the prosecution to provide the blood and viscera analysis reports of the crash victims, Aneesh Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta. The charges against the accused include criminal conspiracy and tampering with blood
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Pune bracing for anticipated thundershowers next week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced a welcome change in weather conditions for Pune this week. Following several days of soaring temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius, the forecast indicates a gradual decline in maximum temperatures as westerly winds strengthen, bringing moisture to the region. “We expect to see a slight decrease in temperatures starting
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NSUI and Yuva Sena Demonstrate Against NEET Exam Leak Scandal
On Sunday morning, members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), affiliated with Congress, along with the Yuva Sena from Shiv Sena UBT, organized a protest outside the Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. They demanded decisive measures regarding the alleged leak of the 2026 NEET exam paper and called for the resignation
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15,000 chemists in Pune to participate in nationwide strike on May 20
Approximately 15,000 chemists in Pune are set to participate in a nationwide strike on May 20, joining their fellow chemists from across India. This action is organized by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) to protest against the lack of regulation in online medical sales and the issue of “predatory” pricing strategies.
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Pune EOW Submits Charges Against Digvijay Patil, Associate of MP Parth Pawar, in Mundhwa Land Fraud Investigation
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Pune’s police department submitted a comprehensive 180-page chargesheet to a local court last month, targeting Digvijay Patil, co-owner of Amadea Enterprises LLP, in connection with the Mundhwa land deal scandal. Parth Pawar, son of the late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and currently serving as a Member of Parliament
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Pune’s Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple Achieves Class A Tourism Recognition, Plans Enhancements Including Bhakt Niwas, Queue Management, and Restroom Facilities
The government of Maharashtra has officially designated Pune’s Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple as a Class A tourist site, facilitating the temple’s enhancement through the allocation of state resources. On Sunday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement regarding this new status for the temple, which is managed by the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Trust.
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Renowned cymbals artist Mauli Takalkar dies at the age of 99
Renowned cymbal player Dnyaneshwar (Mauli) Takalkar, whose rhythmic artistry enriched numerous classical and devotional performances, passed away on Sunday following a brief illness. His final rites were held later that evening at the Vaikunth Crematorium. Recently, Takalkar celebrated a significant milestone, marking his 100th birthday last month. To honor this occasion, the Akhil Mandai Mandal
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Authorities pursue detention of Major involved in shooting of JCO during training exercise.
The Maharashtra Police have formally requested the Army’s Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon, located in the Wardha district, to transfer custody of Major Manan Tiwari. Tiwari is facing charges related to the fatal shooting of Subedar Major Om Bahadur Khand, a junior commissioned officer, during a small-arms shooting drill that took place on Friday