Articles by Dheeraj Bengrut
Indian astronomers discover cosmic web filament from 11.7 billion years ago
The discovery was made possible using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile, operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO)

Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Air taxies to soon start in India, prototype trials to begin by 2026: Union Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu
Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune face traffic congestion; an 'air taxi' service trial is set for 2026, says Union Minister Naidu at a Pune conference.

Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:14 AM IST
CM backs AI-based language model to showcase Marathi literature
CM Fadnavis emphasized using AI to promote Marathi literature at the Vishwa Marathi Sammelan, urging for a small language model for future access.

Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:52 PM IST
DigiYatra to start ops at Pune Airport’s new terminal from February 8
The DigiYatra service was previously operational at the old terminal of the airport. However, the service at the new terminal had been pending

Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:50 PM IST
LLB exams to be of 120 marks for 3, 5-year courses
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Examination Cell has made changes to the format of the CET question paper for the LLB three-year and five-year courses

Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:50 AM IST
GBS upends daily life along Pune’s Sinhagad Road
Growing concern has led to a decline in school attendance, as parents grow wary of potential risks, while housing societies in the area have stopped purchasing water from private water tankers due to fear of consuming contaminated water

Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:40 AM IST
School board exams: Visiting supervisors only at centres with past cheating cases
MSBSHSE has revised guidelines on supervisors and centre directors from other schools in the vicinity for SSC and HSC exams

Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:18 AM IST
No blank pages in Balbharati textbooks from next academic year
State school education department has issued ordinance rescinding the decision taken during the tenure of former education minister Deepak Kesarkar to include blank pages in Balbharati textbooks

Published on Jan 30, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Maha Kumbh stampede: Punekars worry for kin in Prayagraj; trains return overcrowded from holy city
Passengers of the trains that originated from Pune and long-distance trains with stoppage in the city and reached Prayagraj in the last two days are facing difficulties to reach to the Maha Kumbh site because of huge crowd

Published on Jan 30, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Marathi cultural fest to be held from January 31
Members of the organising committee, including Rajesh Pande, Bhaskar Bhattkar, Sunil Mahajan, Dr Satish Desai, Sunandan Lele, Anand Katikar and others informed about the event during a press meeting on Tuesday

Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) stages protest over MSRTC fare hike
Last week, the transport authority approved a 14.95 per cent hike in MSRTC bus fares that came into effect on January 25

Published on Jan 29, 2025 05:20 AM IST
Stuck in traffic, many Punekars miss flights
The commute to and from Pune airport has long been a pain point for passengers because of congested and narrow roads, bottlenecks, absence of speedways, inadequate public transportation, expensive and time-consuming travel, uncertainty of duration especially during peak hours

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Akasa Air announces daily flights from Pune to Prayagraj via Delhi
Ever since the Maha Kumbh Mela began at Prayagraj on January 13, lakhs of devotees from across India and the world are pouring into Prayagraj. There is a heavy rush from Pune and western Maharashtra

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:54 AM IST
Teachers’ organisations oppose state board decision on ‘copy-free campaign’
As part of the state board’s ‘copy-free campaign’, it has been decided to transfer examination centre directors and examiners which seems to show a lack of trust in teachers

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:24 AM IST
SPPU imposes ₹10 lakh fine on Abeda Inamdar College for 2016 Murud- Janjira drowning incident
Parents of the students had said the youngsters had not been warned about the high tide and going into the deep sea where they drowned

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Edu dept directs officers to shut down unauthorised schools in Maharashtra
State education department has issued stern directive to education officers across Maharashtra to shut down unauthorised schools before commencement of academic year 2025-26

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Pune-Mumbai Expressway alternative route ‘missing link’ nears completion
According to Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation officials, the route on Pune-Mumbai Expressway is expected to be opened to traffic by June this year

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:36 AM IST
Maha’s pilgrimage train schedule delayed due to Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj
While nine trains have been dispatched to various pilgrimage sites under the Maharashtra Mukhya Mantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, 13 trains planned for Ayodhya are now delayed, forcing senior citizens keen on visiting Lord Ram’s birthplace to wait longer

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:06 AM IST
15,719 PMPML bus breakdowns in 2024
Tyre or battery-related issues or more complex mechanical problems continue to disrupt daily operations, increasing the gap between the number of buses required and the number of buses actually available

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:46 AM IST
Technical glitch in smart card irks MSRTC passengers
Smart cards were launched in March 2024 and many individuals have applied online for them but have not yet received them

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:42 AM IST
SPPU to launch postgraduate diploma in temple management
Admissions for this course begin from February 2025 onwards and the first batch will commence in Nashik campus of Pune University from June 2025 onwards

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Pune airport’s old terminal building to be demolished, redeveloped: Mohol
Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol and Minister of State (MoS) for Civil Aviation and Cooperation made the announcement in the city on Tuesday

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 05:26 AM IST
SPPU to open book review portal for public soon
The process of uploading book reviews will involve 25 librarians from affiliated colleges, along with around 80 book review coordinators

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Pune railway division sees 1,757 chain-pulling, 57 stone-pelting incidents in 2024
Chain-pulling has become a persistent issue, often for reasons as trivial as passengers leaving their luggage outside, a family member stepping out for snacks or water, misplaced tickets, or even to accommodate latecomers

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 06:52 AM IST
State Board to conduct ‘copy-free campaign’ ahead of class 10 & 12 board exams
Meanwhile, Gosavi has issued a circular detailing the actions to be taken on each day of the public awareness week

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 06:12 AM IST
After Narayangaon accident, RTO cracks down on illegal passenger transport
The investigation has revealed rampant overloading of vehicles as well as operating without valid permits in Pune district

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Pune’s first ‘English Room’ inaugurated at Hadapsar school
The ‘English Room’, located at Madhavrao Sonba Tupe School in Hadapsar, is a vibrant, interactive learning space equipped with state-of-the-art tools such as smart TV and digital learning materials designed to make English learning engaging and effective

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Implement 10-point program effectively, says Bhuse
In a review meeting held on Friday in Shivajiangar at the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education office, Bhuse addressed issues under the jurisdiction of the School Education Commissionerate

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Two-day employment fair from Jan 16
The employment fair will be inaugurated by Anuradha Oak, co-director, State Educational and Training Council

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Four new Amrit Bharat Express trains to start from Pune
Trials are underway to begin operations of Amrit Bharat Express on routes connecting Pune to four places in north India

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:40 AM IST