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Growing confrontation between politicians and civic officials

Tensions rise in Pune district as politicians and bureaucrats clash over corruption allegations and harassment accusations, leading to suspensions and calls for investigations.

Diwase also refuted allegations saying, Katyare himself is facing inquiry in some cases in land acquisition cases. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 06:40 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

After 4-year wait, PMC opens aviation gallery for public

The civic body had inaugurated the museum in March 2020, but it never saw the light of the day. Hindustan Times has raised this issue many times

The proposal was initially put forward in 2017, and the civic body completed the works in March 2020, costing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 crore. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 29, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Pune accident case: Different justice for rich and poor, says Rahul Gandhi

On the Pune accident case, Rahul Gandhi said that the rich and poor are getting different justice in Modi’s tenure

Pune

Updated on May 22, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit Pawar missing in action, his absence in campaign triggers speculations

His absence in electioneering, especially at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallies in Nashik, Kalyan and road show held at Mumbai on Wednesday, has sparked speculations about the leader’s whereabouts

As Ajit was last seen in action during the last day of campaigning for the fourth phase of polls on May 11. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on May 17, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

PMC orders safety audit of hoardings in Pune

Following the Mumbai incident, municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale met with the sky sign department and other related departments on Tuesday to conduct a review of hoardings throughout the city

According to PMC records, there are 85 illegal hoardings in the city, 84 of which are in the Hadapsar-Mundhwa area and one in Aundh Baner. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 15, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Pune sees voter turnout at 53.54%, Shirur 54.16% and Maval 54.87%

he latest figure is higher than 2019 when the voter turnout was 49.89%. In 2014, 9.86 lakh voters exercised their right, making the turnout to 54.11% of total electorate at 18.35 lakh

Shrirang Barane exercised right to vote by voting with his wife in Pimpri in the city Monday. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 15, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Pune records more voting than 2019; Kasba Peth highest percentage, but less voters

As the poll body is yet to announce final figures, they will declare revised figures the next day like previous polls

As per the election commission’s data, highest number of voters are at Wadgaonsheri with 467,669 voters. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 14, 2024 08:10 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Higher turnout in Kasba, Kothrud and Parvati sparks debate of who among Mohol and Dhangekar has advantage

Speculations arise over BJP's Murlidhar Mohol and Congress's Ravindra Dhangekar benefiting from increased voter turnout in Pune constituency.

Political observers claimed that voters came out in large number to cast vote in different areas under Kasba Peth, Parvati and Kothrud assembly constituencies indicating that the fight on cards has become even close. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 14, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Congress leader Arvind Shinde finds someone else voted in his name

Upon reaching the booth, Shinde was surprised to find that while his name was on the voters’ list, someone had already cast the vote

Pune

Updated on May 14, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut, Abhay Khairnar

Curtains come down on electioneering in 3 LS seats

Campaigning for Pune, Shirur and Maval Lok Sabha constituencies ended on Sunday evening. Voting for these seats will be held on May 13, officials said

Pune

Updated on May 12, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

BJP has hidden agenda to get 2/3 majority in LS polls: Singhvi

He asked why the party needs this numbers as 272 Members of Parliament (MPs) are required to form the government at the Centre

The Congress leader demanded the investigating agencies like the CBI and the ED to probe the charges made by the prime minister against businessmen Ambani and Adani that they were distributing sacks full of black money in tempos. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 12, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

PM Modi didn’t make any offer but advised Sharad Pawar to join NDA: Fadnavis

The senior BJP leader was interacting with media persons during an informal discussion organised by the Pune Union of Working Journalists (PUWJ) in the city on Saturday

Pune

Updated on May 12, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Won’t ally with those who don’t believe in democracy: Sharad Pawar

The veteran leader was replying to an open offer made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and him to join like Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar instead of merging with the Congress

Speaking to media, Pawar criticised Modi for calling Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena and his party (NCP-SP) as fake. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on May 11, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Fearing Maratha backlash, candidates not keen to invite Chhagan Bhujbal for campaigning

When the Maratha agitation was at its peak, Bhujbal opposed the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Class category. He also opposed the government’s decision to issue Kunbi certificates to Marathas

In none of these constituencies, Bhujbal was seen campaigning for party candidates, contrary to previous elections where he used to be the party’s star campaigner and attracted huge crowds. (HT File)

Pune

Updated on May 10, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

EC revise Baramati voter turnout to 59.50%

EC on Wednesday revised voter turnout for the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency from the earlier figure of 56.07 per cent to 59.50 per cent, a rise of almost 3.5 per cent

Pune

Updated on May 09, 2024 07:04 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Ajit to campaign for party’s Shirur candidate

Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar will focus on Shirur Lok Sabha constituency in the coming days as it is the only seat with NCP candidate in the fray to go to polls

Pune

Updated on May 09, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Baramati, Indapur report higher polling than other areas

Although there were 38 candidates in the fray, main contest was between the two members of Pawar family – Supriya Sule from NCP (SP) and Sunetra Pawar from NCP

Among the six assembly segments, Baramati and Indapur reported higher turnout of 64.50% and 62.50%, according to statistics released by the Election Commission of India. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 08, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Baramati battle: Both NCP factions deploy resources for higher voter turnout

Both NCP factions in Baramati have deployed workers in all six assembly constituencies under the Lok Sabha seat to ensure higher voter turnout

Pune

Updated on May 07, 2024 01:47 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Modi doesn’t think about country from broader perspective: Sharad Pawar

Pawar participated in a rally organised in support of his daughter and sitting Baramati MP Supriya Sule. Baramati goes to polls on May 7 during the third phase of general elections

Sensing a close fight for the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, the senior Pawar is holding multiple rallies to woo the voters. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 05, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Farmers, traders link Centre’s decision to lift ban to polls

The Centre on Saturday lifted the ban on onion export but imposed a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of $550 per tonne to keep a check on outbound shipments

Along with that, the Centre also put a 40 per cent additional duty on export prices, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on May 05, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Rahul Gandhi promises ₹1 lakh annually to poor women, farm loan waiver, caste census

The Member of Parliament said that whatever benefits PM Modi had given to selected 22 industry people, Congress will divert all the money to poor people

Pune

Updated on May 04, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Khadakwasla in focus as it becomes key for Baramati success

For Sunetra, her husband and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar himself is focusing on Khadakwasla while Sharad Pawar held the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) first rally at Warje that falls under Khadakwasla segment for her daughter Supriya

Sunetra Pawar (right) with Supriya Sule. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on May 03, 2024 07:16 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

NCP swapped Satara with BJP for Rajya Sabha seat: Ajit Pawar

NCP has swapped the Satara Lok Sabha seat with BJP for a Rajya Sabha seat, said Ajit Pawar on Tuesday

Pune

Updated on May 01, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

My soul is ‘restless’ for common man, farmers: Pawar hits back at Modi’s jibe

Pawar said his soul is “asvastha” (restless) for the cause of farmers and the common man, and ready to be restless “100 times” to highlight their plight

Sharad Pawar (left) and Uddhav Thackeray during a public rally at Warje for Baramati Lok Sabha constituency candidate Supriya Sule. Pawar said his soul is “asvastha” (restless) for the cause of farmers and the common man, and ready to be restless “100 times” to highlight their plight. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Pune

Updated on May 01, 2024 05:22 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Sharad Pawar criticizes govt’s decision on onion export ban

NCP's Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi govt for allowing white onion export from Gujarat. BJP's Fadnavis welcomes decision, says it will help Maharashtra farmers.

Now, only white onion can be exported. The ratio of white onion in overall production is only 20 per cent, he said. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Apr 28, 2024 05:22 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

45 years and counting, political rivalry between Pawars and Vikhes continues

Even after 45 years, the political rivalry between Sharad Pawar and Vikhe Patil family continues in Ahmednagar district as both launched scathing attack against each other

Pune

Updated on Apr 27, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

VBA, AIMIM enter Pune LS fray

The four main candidates for Pune are Murlidhar Mohol (BJP), Ravindra Dhangekar (Congress), Vasant More (VBA) and Anis Sundke (AIMIM). All the four are former corporators

Pune

Updated on Apr 27, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

With Modi’s rally now at Racecourse on April 29, MVA postpones public meet

MVA had planned the public rally on Monday before changing it to Tuesday and avoid a clash with Modi’s event as two big public rallies could have disrupted traffic in the city

Pune

Updated on Apr 27, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Sharad Pawar hits out at Amit Shah over farmer suicides

NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday hit back at BJP leader Amit Shah and blamed the party for anti-farmer policies

NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar (in pic) on Thursday hit back at BJP leader Amit Shah and blamed the party for anti-farmer policies. (HT FILE)

Pune

Updated on Apr 26, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

NCP (SCP) unveils manifesto; favours caste census, stresses on welfare of farmers and women, CAA review

Many of the points the NCP (SCP) has included in its document are in consonance with the Congress manifesto released earlier this month

Pune

Updated on Apr 26, 2024 07:48 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

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Tensions rise in Pune district as politicians and bureaucrats clash over corruption allegations and harassment accusations, leading to suspensions and calls for investigations.

The civic body had inaugurated the museum in March 2020, but it never saw the light of the day. Hindustan Times has raised this issue many times

On the Pune accident case, Rahul Gandhi said that the rich and poor are getting different justice in Modi’s tenure

His absence in electioneering, especially at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallies in Nashik, Kalyan and road show held at Mumbai on Wednesday, has sparked speculations about the leader’s whereabouts

Following the Mumbai incident, municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale met with the sky sign department and other related departments on Tuesday to conduct a review of hoardings throughout the city

he latest figure is higher than 2019 when the voter turnout was 49.89%. In 2014, 9.86 lakh voters exercised their right, making the turnout to 54.11% of total electorate at 18.35 lakh

As the poll body is yet to announce final figures, they will declare revised figures the next day like previous polls

Speculations arise over BJP's Murlidhar Mohol and Congress's Ravindra Dhangekar benefiting from increased voter turnout in Pune constituency.

Upon reaching the booth, Shinde was surprised to find that while his name was on the voters’ list, someone had already cast the vote

Campaigning for Pune, Shirur and Maval Lok Sabha constituencies ended on Sunday evening. Voting for these seats will be held on May 13, officials said

He asked why the party needs this numbers as 272 Members of Parliament (MPs) are required to form the government at the Centre

The senior BJP leader was interacting with media persons during an informal discussion organised by the Pune Union of Working Journalists (PUWJ) in the city on Saturday

The veteran leader was replying to an open offer made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and him to join like Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar instead of merging with the Congress

When the Maratha agitation was at its peak, Bhujbal opposed the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Class category. He also opposed the government’s decision to issue Kunbi certificates to Marathas

EC on Wednesday revised voter turnout for the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency from the earlier figure of 56.07 per cent to 59.50 per cent, a rise of almost 3.5 per cent

Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar will focus on Shirur Lok Sabha constituency in the coming days as it is the only seat with NCP candidate in the fray to go to polls

Although there were 38 candidates in the fray, main contest was between the two members of Pawar family – Supriya Sule from NCP (SP) and Sunetra Pawar from NCP

Both NCP factions in Baramati have deployed workers in all six assembly constituencies under the Lok Sabha seat to ensure higher voter turnout

Pawar participated in a rally organised in support of his daughter and sitting Baramati MP Supriya Sule. Baramati goes to polls on May 7 during the third phase of general elections

The Centre on Saturday lifted the ban on onion export but imposed a Minimum Export Price (MEP) of $550 per tonne to keep a check on outbound shipments

The Member of Parliament said that whatever benefits PM Modi had given to selected 22 industry people, Congress will divert all the money to poor people

For Sunetra, her husband and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar himself is focusing on Khadakwasla while Sharad Pawar held the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) first rally at Warje that falls under Khadakwasla segment for her daughter Supriya

NCP has swapped the Satara Lok Sabha seat with BJP for a Rajya Sabha seat, said Ajit Pawar on Tuesday

Pawar said his soul is “asvastha” (restless) for the cause of farmers and the common man, and ready to be restless “100 times” to highlight their plight

NCP's Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi govt for allowing white onion export from Gujarat. BJP's Fadnavis welcomes decision, says it will help Maharashtra farmers.

Even after 45 years, the political rivalry between Sharad Pawar and Vikhe Patil family continues in Ahmednagar district as both launched scathing attack against each other

The four main candidates for Pune are Murlidhar Mohol (BJP), Ravindra Dhangekar (Congress), Vasant More (VBA) and Anis Sundke (AIMIM). All the four are former corporators

MVA had planned the public rally on Monday before changing it to Tuesday and avoid a clash with Modi’s event as two big public rallies could have disrupted traffic in the city

NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday hit back at BJP leader Amit Shah and blamed the party for anti-farmer policies

Many of the points the NCP (SCP) has included in its document are in consonance with the Congress manifesto released earlier this month

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