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Abhay Khairnar
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Sanjay Kakade likely to join NCP (SP)

When approached for a comment on these developments, Kakade neither confirmed wife’s meeting with Sule

According to sources close to Kakade, his potential exit could have far-reaching implications for the BJP’s performance in Pune city, the district, and Western Maharashtra.   (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 09, 2024 06:00 PM IST

MSRDC’s tree plantation plan on Pune-Mumbai eway sparks controversy  

 MSRDC invites bids for ₹30-crore plan for tree plantation along Pune-Mumbai Expressway and old Pune-Mumbai highway even as an existing toll contract includes provisions for planting 1 lakh trees funded through road tax collected from the stretch 

MSRDC invites bids for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30-crore plan for tree plantation along Pune-Mumbai Expressway and old Pune-Mumbai highway even as an existing toll contract includes provisions for planting 1 lakh trees funded through road tax collected from the stretch.  (HT FILE)
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 09:16 AM IST

Pawar to visit Phaltan on Oct 14, hints more to join party

NCP chief Sharad Pawar hinted that Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar may join his party next week, following Harshvardhan Patil's recent switch to NCP.

Nimbalkar had on Saturday organised a meeting of his supporters to gauge the mood on whether he should join NCP (SP). Some of his supporters said he should switch the side. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 07:00 AM IST

No use bowing before Shivaji after destroying Constitution: Rahul Gandhi

Speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Samman Sammelan’ in Kolhapur, Gandhi held up a copy of the Constitution, calling it a symbol of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s ideas.

Kolhapur: LoP in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during unveiling of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, at Bhagwa Chowk, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_05_2024_000345A) (PTI)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 04:48 AM IST

Efforts being made to erase history of Dalits, backward classes: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi also again called for removing the current 50 per cent cap on reservations, arguing that doing so is crucial to safeguarding the Constitution

Congress-general-Speaking at the “Samvidhan Samman Sammelan” in Kolhapur, he attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre saying that efforts are on to now erase even the little facts that is known or taught about them. -Rahul-Gandhi-waves-during-an-election-rally-in-a-village-near-Allahabad-PTI-Photo (PTI PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 01:05 AM IST

Will join NCP (SP) with supporters, says BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil 

Maharashtra BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil plans to join NCP-SP, aiming to contest the assembly elections from Indapur, following talks with Sharad Pawar.

Following the meeting, he claimed Pawar had urged him to join his party and contest the assembly elections.  (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 08:20 AM IST

Unrest within BJP as candidates eager to contest assembly polls attack sitting MLAs

Conflicts emerging within BJP at Khadakwasla, Kothrud and Parvati as candidates eager to contest assembly polls are publicly levelling allegations at sitting MLAs

Conflicts emerging within BJP at Khadakwasla, Kothrud and Parvati as candidates eager to contest assembly polls are publicly levelling allegations at sitting MLAs. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:28 AM IST

Pune helicopter crash: Safety concerns arise as poll-season demand soars

The helicopter was booked for election-related travel, with NCP state unit chief Sunil Tatkare scheduled to use it for a flight from Mumbai to Raigad

The incident marks the second helicopter crash in Pune district within 40 days. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 10:35 AM IST

25 leaders meet Sharad Pawar in past one week

Many of the visitors at Sharad Pawar’s residence aspire to contest in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls

Many of those visiting Sharad Pawar’s residence recently aspire to contest in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. (HT)
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 06:38 AM IST

Cancellation of PM Modi’s Pune visit sparks political row over metro inauguration

PM Modi's Pune visit was canceled due to heavy rain, delaying the metro stretch inauguration and sparking political tensions between BJP and MVA.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Pune on Thursday called off just hours before due to heavy rain lashing the city Wednesday evening along with forecasts of more rain. (FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 07:08 AM IST

PM Modi in Pune to inaugurate underground metro, slew of projects worth 22,600 crore

At around 6 pm, PM Modi will flag off the metro train scheduled to run from District Court to Swargate station, marking the completion of phase 1 of the Pune Metro Rail Project

Preparations underway in city for PM’s visit. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 26, 2024 10:18 AM IST

The Pune Metro and Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been integral to the development of the Pune Metro from laying the foundation stone to inaugurating the facility

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been integral to the development of the Pune Metro from laying the foundation stone to inaugurating the facility. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:34 AM IST

State cabinet clears proposal to rename Pune Airport as ‘Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj International Airport’

Pune MP and minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol had in August proposed to rename the airport after Sant Tukaram

Mohol thanked the ruling Mahayuti alliance government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Modi to sound poll bugle with public rally on September 26

The visit is being positioned as a launchpad for the BJP to emphasise its developmental work, especially through key infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Pune on September 26, where he is expected to kick-start the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls with a public rally at SP College Ground. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 06:14 AM IST

Old well beneath surface caused sinkhole that swallowed truck: Pune civic body 

Videos of the incident that went viral show the truck sliding into the sinkhole, rear-first, as the paved surface—made of interlocking cement blocks—collapsed. A motorbike parked nearby also fell into the pit

The incident occurred around 4 pm in the parking area outside Pune’s oldest Post Office along the Laxmi Road in the densely populated Budhwar Peth locality. (HT FILE)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 06:46 AM IST

Proposal to name Pune Airport after Sant Tukaram Maharaj to come up in next cabinet meeting

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who was present at the event, affirmed his support, stating that he would ensure the proposal receives backing at the Centre

(From left) State dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Murlidhar Mohol during the event on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:04 AM IST

Smaller parties meet in Pune, MVA urges to avoid vote division

During the meeting, leaders from Prahar Janshakti, Swaraj Party and Swabhimani Paksha discussed forming a united front

Leaders from Prahar Janshakti, Swaraj Party and Swabhimani Paksha meet in the city on Thursday to discuss forming a united front for the upcoming assembly polls. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:58 PM IST

Former MLA Bapu Pathare, son join NCP (SP) 

Pathare, who had earlier been with the BJP, is hoping for a ticket for the upcoming assembly polls from the NCP (SP). If he secures party nomination, Pathare is likely to be pitted against the current MLA from Ajit Pawar’s led NCP, Sunil Tingre

Bapu Pathare (left) and his son Surendra Pathare with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:42 AM IST

After PM welcomes calf at his residence, Ajit Pawar takes information of breed at Agriculture College

The college houses the cattle breed also known as cute cuttle famous for higher milk produce. The rare breed originated from Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh

Pawar spent some time with cattle of Punganur breed and fed them fodder. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 17, 2024 07:14 AM IST

Maha-Metro unlikely to remove foot overbridge for Ganesh immersion procession

Maha-Metro officials said they have followed rules to construct foot overbridge and would be unable to dismantle it for Ganesh immersion procession

Maha-Metro officials said they have followed rules to construct foot overbridge and would be unable to dismantle it for Ganesh immersion procession. (HT)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 08:54 AM IST

SC reverses NGT order of closing down Pune’s Baner waste plant

A bench headed by Justice BR Gavai said, we find that the closure of the GPP in question, rather than subserving the public interest, would be detrimental to public interest

Residents of Baner have been fighting the issue since past several years. (HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 06:46 AM IST
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Cong Muslim, Dalit leaders demand fair representation in assembly polls

Muslim candidates in Pune are pushing the Congress to give them representation in the upcoming assembly polls

Muslim candidates in Pune are pushing the Congress to give them representation in the upcoming assembly polls. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 08:30 AM IST

Yugendra Pawar’s Swabhiman Yatra raises speculation about his candidature in assembly polls

NCP (SP) leaders and scion of the Pawar family Yugendra Pawar launched Swabhiman Yatra at Baramati, mounting speculations about his potential candidature in the upcoming assembly elections

NCP (SP) leaders and scion of the Pawar family Yugendra Pawar (left) launched Swabhiman Yatra at Baramati, mounting speculations about his potential candidature in the upcoming assembly elections. (HT)
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 08:48 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Shivaji statue collapse incident

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to every person in Maharashtra for the collapse of the statue

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to every person in Maharashtra for the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Malvan. (HT)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:22 AM IST

Let people, not self, decide if you are god: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said it is people who decide if someone excelling in his work should be considered god or not instead of the person calling himself so

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said it is people who decide if someone excelling in his work should be considered as god or not instead of the person calling himself so. (HT)
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 09:20 AM IST

Traffic woes plague several junctions in Pune, travel time doubles

The upcoming Ganesh festivals, with the addition of numerous pandals, are expected to exacerbate the situation

Major roads like Satara Road, Sinhgad Road, Bund Garden Road, Katraj-Kondhwa Road, and Kalyaninagar Road have seen travel times double due to a combination of factors, including faulty Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), ongoing construction, and potholes. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Ahead of assembly polls, politicians wooing voters with free religious tours

As Maharashtra prepares for assembly elections, political leaders in Pune are turning to religious tourism as a means to connect with voters

As Maharashtra prepares for assembly elections, political leaders in Pune are turning to religious tourism as a means to connect with voters. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:34 AM IST

Badlapur incident: Pawar leads protest in Pune, calls government insensitive

NCP (SP) leaders Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule along with Congress’ Mohan Joshi and Ravindra Dhangekar led the MVA protest in Pune on Saturday morning to condemn the Badlapur incident

NCP (SP) leaders Sharad Pawar (in pic) and Supriya Sule along with Congress’ Mohan Joshi and Ravindra Dhangekar led the MVA protest in Pune on Saturday morning to condemn the Badlapur incident. (Supriya Sule-X)
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 06:52 AM IST

It is NCP vs NCP in Hadapsar

The Hadapsar contest in upcoming assembly election is likely to see face-off between the two NCP factions, led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar

The Hadapsar contest in upcoming assembly election is likely to see face-off between the two NCP factions, led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 06:28 AM IST

BJP vs Sena (UBT) fight expected in Pune’s Kothrud constituency

The BJP had to struggle in the constituency at the last assembly election as the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate garnered second highest votes and came very close to sitting MLA Chandrakant Patil

Local versus outsider issue also gained spotlight as Patil hails from Kolhapur. Patil won the polls, but the margin reduced. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 08:36 AM IST
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