Articles by Shrinivas Deshpande
Congress’s Vishal Patil firm to contest from Sangli even as Shiv Sena announces its candidate
Vishal Patil and another senior Congress leader Vishwajeet Kadam met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi on Wednesday
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:24 AM IST
Dhairyashil Mohite Patil set to join Sharad Pawar’s NCP, eyes nomination from Madha
On Wednesday evening, Sharad Pawar and Vijaysinh Mohite were seen together at a wedding of Mahadev Babar’s son
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Pune police bust chemical toddy racket in Sangamner; two arrested
Acting on intelligence reports, on March 23, Pune city police conducted a raid in Sangamner, resulting in the arrest of two people
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Sharad Pawar seeks new Madha candidate post Jankar's Mahayuti return
Deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar on Sunday held a meeting with Jankar who heads the Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP) at Mumbai.
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 04:43 AM IST
Solapur contest: Local versus outsider as cane harvester’s son turned MLA takes on 3-term legislator and daughter of veteran Congress leader
While welcoming the candidature of Satpute, Praniti Shinde wrote a letter and indicated that the BJP nominee is an outsider
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Man hires wrestlers from Madhya Pradesh to kill brother-in-law over property dispute
Five wrestlers hired to kill man in Pune over property dispute. Victim severely injured. Accused arrested by police. Case registered under IPC sections.
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 05:58 AM IST
SPPU senate avoids debate on proposal of script verification by the professor
During the Senate meeting of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) held on Saturday, a proposal was tabled for discussion and approval
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Suspected mobile thief beaten to death; 2 held
Group of people mercilessly beat to death a 45-year-old man in Chikhali on suspicion of stealing mobile phone on Wednesday
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Two injured in alleged firing incident at Katraj
Firing incident at Santosh Nagar in Katraj injures two, including a minor. No bullet injuries reported, but a ruckus led to a minor being injured. Search ongoing for the three accused.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Jankar firm on contesting from Madha, Parbhani seats
RSP leader Mahadev Jankar meets with NCP president Sharad Pawar to discuss joining Maha Vikas Aghadi for Lok Sabha elections, seeking support for Madha and Parbhani constituencies.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Schoolboy murdered, police book two minors
The victim identified as Prakash Rajput was brutally murdered by his school friends. His mother, Anita Harisingh Rajput (35), lodged a formal complaint at the Haveli police station in this regard
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Upset over harassment, college student sets herself on fire, dies
19-year-old engineering student in Pune sets herself on fire due to alleged harassment by canteen worker and hostel mate. Tragically succumbs to injuries. If you need help, call Connecting NGO at 1800-209-4353.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 05:42 AM IST
One held in Chakan firing case
Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested one individual for his alleged involvement in firing incident at restaurant in Chakan on Monday
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Man, 7-yr-old daughter found dead in Pune
Man and his seven-year-old daughter were found dead at their residence in Kalewadi area of Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad on Tuesday
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Fadnavis urges unity among Mahayuti in Madha; speculation surrounds Patil’s political move
Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, Ram Raje Nimbalkar, Sanjeev Raje Nimbalkar, MLA Jaikumar Gore, MLC Shrikant Bhartiya, and BJP candidate from Madha Ranjitsinh Naik Nimbalkar attended the meet
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Cong likely to nominate Praniti Shinde for Solapur LS seat
Sushil Kumar Shinde on Tuesday disclosed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached his daughter with an offer to represent their party from Solapur
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Congress struggles to hold onto Sangli seat in the face of alliance challenges
Congress faces tough challenge to retain Sangli constituency in seat-sharing talks with MVA alliance. Shiv Sena claims seat, sparking disagreement.
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 06:16 AM IST
BJP’s big dilemma in Madha: How to quell revolt against Naik Nimbalkar after resentment from Mohite Patils
The Madha constituency in Solapur district has traditionally been a stronghold for the Mohite Patil family
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Elderly woman killed in attack during robbery in Pune
The deceased has been identified as Phulabai Anand Thombre (65) and her husband Anand Savlaram Thombre (75) was seriously injured and admitted to a private hospital for treatment
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Nine arrested for clash in Chikhali area
The incident was reported on Sunday between 10 pm and 10:45 pm at Jadhav Sarkar Chowk in Chikhali area and two FIRs have been registered
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:36 PM IST
4 held in koyta gang leader’s murder
Rural police arrested four suspects from Kolhapur region in connection with the murder of gang leader Avinash Dhanve. Gang rivalry suspected.
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 09:44 PM IST
17th Lok Sabha report card: How four MPs from Pune district have fared
Hindustan Times evaluates the 17th Lok Sabha performance of the four MPs of Pune, Baramati, Shirur, and Maval under Pune district by looking into how much money these representatives spent during the past five years, between 2019 and 2024, their attendance in parliament, participation in debates and presentation of private members bills
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Koyta gang leader shot dead on Pune-Solapur highway; assailants still at large
34-year-old Avinash Balu Dhanve was shot dead at a roadside eatery on Pune-Solapur highway. Police suspect it was a fallout of rivalry between koyta gangs.
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Pune police arrest man for illegal possession of firearms
During Sonu’s interrogation, police officials discovered the individual to be carrying a country-made pistol along with five live rounds
Published on Mar 17, 2024 10:23 PM IST
Man kills wife, daughter after monetary dispute; surrenders before Pune police
The accused Ajay, in a fit of rage, attacked his wife with a knife, inflicting fatal wounds by slitting her wrist. He later used the same weapon to kill their daughter
Published on Mar 16, 2024 09:34 PM IST
Woman kills husband with lover’s help
The deceased, identified as Rahul Sudam Gadekar (36) from Narhe Ambegaon, was working at a multinational automotive company. He was reportedly killed by his wife Supriya Rahul Gadekar, her friend Suresh Motabhau Patole from Dehugaon and Rohidas Sonawane
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:36 AM IST
50 individuals booked by police over communal clash at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
According to police, a state transport bus was allegedly pelted with stones after an altercation between members of two communities over the volume of a loudspeaker at a temple at around 8.30 pm on Tuesday
Published on Mar 13, 2024 09:46 PM IST
17-year-old hotel worker electrocuted to death
17-year-old hotel worker Gautam Bansode tragically died from electrocution in Talawade. Hotel owner arrested for negligence. Police investigating safety lapses.
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Fake household items worth ₹15 lakh seized, cops arrest three
The accused have been identified as Bhavesh Laxman Patel, Anwar Bhachubhai Khalifa, and Manji Hari Bhasdiya from Kamothe
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 05:34 AM IST
34 individuals booked for spreading rumours on social media
According to authorities, the accused were involved in spreading rumours about an action taken by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Dhakta Shaikh Salla Dargah
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 04:06 PM IST