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Wife, son murder man in Sangli to claim ₹1cr insurance, arrested

The victim had mounting debts of ₹50 lakh, including a home loan, and the family faced constant harassment from lenders. When the bank issued an auction notice, the wife and son pressured him to end his life for insurance money

The trio has been booked under Sections 103(1), 61(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Mar 03, 2025 07:40 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Union Minister Raksha Khadse’s daughter harassed in Jalgaon

The minister visited Muktainagar police station on Sunday to file a complaint. Police detained a 17-year-old minor and arrested Kiran Mali in this case and search for other accused is underway

It is unfortunate. If such things happen to an MP or Union minister’s daughter, imagine what common people have to go through, said Khadse. (HT FILE)

Pune

Published on Mar 03, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pune bus rape: Court sends accused to police custody till Mar 12

Court on Friday sent 37-year-old man accused of raping woman inside an empty parked state transport bus at Swargate depot in Pune city to police custody till March 12

Pune

Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

WhatsApp groups, Gram Suraksha Dal play key role in Gade’s arrest

Coordinated efforts of villagers from Gunat, facilitated through two WhatsApp groups and the proactive involvement of Gram Suraksha Dal, played a pivotal role in the arrest of bus rape accused

Dog squad search operation underway at a farm in Gunat village in Shirur Taluka on Thursday. Coordinated efforts of villagers from Gunat, facilitated through two WhatsApp groups and the proactive involvement of Gram Suraksha Dal, played a pivotal role in the arrest of bus rape accused. (HT)

Pune

Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:02 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pune bus rape: Accused attempted to end life, detained from Shirur, say police

Pune rape case: Accused Dattatray Gade attempted suicide before arrest; police launch safety audits post-incident. He faces police custody until March 12.

Accused arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a woman inside a parked state transport bus at Swargate terminus, being produced at a court, in Pune, Friday. Accused allegedly attempted suicide to evade arrest, police officials said. (PTI)

Pune

Published on Mar 01, 2025 06:52 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pune bus rape accused arrested from Shirur: Police

Accused Dattatray Ramdas Gade (37), a history-sheeter, allegedly raped the woman inside an ST bus in the early hours of Tuesday

Pune

Updated on Feb 28, 2025 10:21 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Woman raped inside Shivshahi bus at Swargate stand, hunt on for suspect

26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a stationary Shivshahi bus belonging to MSRTC at Swargate bus stand, police said on Wednesday

Pune

Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

26-yr-old woman raped in Shivshahi bus at Pune's Swargate depot

DCP Smartana Patil said the incident took place at Swargate bus depot in Pune at around 5am on Wednesday

The suspect told her to board a state transport corporation’s Shivshahi bus parked in the depot, followed her into the bus and raped her. (FILE PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Feb 26, 2025 04:57 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Historian gets threat as film reignites age-old conflict

The background of the case pertains to the centuries-old conflict between Marathas and Brahmins over the history of Sambhaji Maharaj and whether Ganoji Shirke or some Brahmins helped the Mughals arrest him.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 26, 2025 08:44 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha, Shrinivas Deshpande

Case filed against Prashant Koratkar for threatening historian Indrajit Sawant

The police said that Koratkar was booked for making statements capable of inciting communal tensions.

On Tuesday, Sawant shared on social media a six-minute, 30 second audio recording of a phone conversation between (a man named) Koratkar and himself. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Muslim traders barred from Madhi Yatra as villagers pass Gram Sabha resolution

The decision was reportedly made during a Gram Sabha meeting held on February 22, with villagers citing that Muslim traders do not follow Hindu rituals as the reason for the ban

Pune

Published on Feb 26, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Gaja Marne arrested for assaulting BJP worker in Kothrud

Kothrud police have arrested notorious gangster Gaja Marne in connection with the assault on a Bharatiya Janata Party worker

Pune

Published on Feb 25, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Protest against Karnataka bus service in Solapur

In response to the recent assault on ST bus driver in Karnataka over language row,Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged a peaceful protest against KSRTC buses in Solapur’s Satrasta on Monday

Pune

Published on Feb 25, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Six-member gang robs family at knifepoint in Bahul village

The victims, Ashok Jairam Wadekar (35) and his wife Ujjwala Ashok Wadekar (32) were stabbed when they tried to resist robbers

They were admitted to the private hospital in Bhosari. Ashok Wadekar’s elderly parents were also beaten up with wooden sticks. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Feb 25, 2025 07:14 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Amid speculation of party switch, former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar to meet supporters

The speculation gained momentum after Dhangekar updated his social media status with a photo of himself wearing a saffron cap and muffler

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant during an event in the city on Saturday, said people like Dhangekar are welcome to the party. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Generational burden: Alleged betrayal of Ganoji, Kanhoji Shirke continues to haunt descendants

Laxmikant Raje Shirke, Deepak’s younger brother, pointed out that their family’s historical association is often weaponised in politics

The Shirke family argues that there is no documentary evidence proving their ancestors’ betrayal of Sambhaji Maharaj. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 24, 2025 05:46 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Interstate bus service between Maharashtra-Karnataka suspended

The suspension came a day after the bus driver and conductor were allegedly assaulted and had black ink thrown on them for not speaking Kannada

Condemning the incident, Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik directed the MSRTC officials to suspend all Maharashtra ST bus services from Kolhapur to Karnataka indefinitely, prioritising the safety of passengers and employees. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 23, 2025 05:42 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Shirke family members raise objections against movie ‘Chhaava’

Descendants of Ganoji and Kanhoji Shirke have raised objections to Hindi movie ‘Chhaava’ accusing the filmmakers of depicting their family in the film in a negative light

Pune

Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Over 80 beggars detained in Shirdi

Police and local authorities detained over 80 beggars in Shirdi to curb rising crime, ensuring their health and relocating them for rehabilitation.

The drive is an effort to maintain order in the vicinity of the revered Saibaba Temple, said officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Pune

Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:12 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

NCP (SP) MLA Khare’s growing proximity to Shiv Sena fuels speculation

His recent statement at a political rally in Pandharpur, where he credited deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde for his electoral success, has set off discussions about a potential shift in allegiance

Khare also hit the headlines last week when he was welcomed with posters of Shiv Sena leader and minister Bharat Gogwalwe in his constituency (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 20, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

ATM fraud: 21 senior citizens duped; suspect held

Police arrested Raju Kulkarni, 54, for defrauding 21 elderly citizens by swapping ATM cards and stealing ₹13.9 lakh.

The arrest was made in the first week of February and the police are waiting to get ATM details from respective banks. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 10:55 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

MLA Sandeep Kshirsagar meets Ajit Pawar over Beed’s water crisis

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Kshirsagar clarified that his meeting with Pawar was solely to discuss Beed’s ongoing water crisis

Kshirsagar’s meeting with Pawar came days after BJP leader and Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, BJP MLA Suresh Dhas, and NCP minister Dhananjay Munde held talks, fuelling political speculations. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:56 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

How literary meets became a stage to flex political muscle

While limited funds have pushed organisers to seek help from political leaders, the latter use the platform to build their image

Earlier this week, when deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde was felicitated by NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, from the Opposition coalition, in Delhi, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) accused Pawar of honouring a “traitor”. (HT)

Pune

Published on Feb 16, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

When literary meets became a stage to flex political muscle

PUNE: The 98th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan invites numerous politicians, sparking debate over political influence overshadowing literary discussions.

Mumbai

Published on Feb 16, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Fadnavis launches COP-24 patrolling to cut police response time in Pune

Fadnavis was in Pune to attend Tarang, a cultural programme organised for police personnel and their families

The police will assess the situation—if any wrongdoing is found, they will take action; otherwise, they won’t. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 16, 2025 06:36 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Shirdi Gram Sabha to direct detailed census of residents following double murder

The decision is among a series of measures taken to enhance security in the town that has seen a steady rise in crime in recent years

The diktat does not apply to devotees or those who are staying with legal documents. However, beggers and those who are unable to prove their identity are likely to face the scrutiny. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 14, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Did Tanaji Sawant misguide authorities in son’s mid-air return?

Rushiraj, 32, along with two friends, had taken a flight to Bangkok from Pune on Monday without informing his family

When Rushiraj became unreachable, Tanaji Sawant reportedly contacted chief minister Fadnavis, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, and union minister Murlidhar Mohol. (HT)

Pune

Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Chartered plane operator initially dismissed call requesting diversion, later acts on Police confirmation

The incident began when the flight operator received a call from Sawant’s lawyer, requesting that the aircraft, which was en route to Bangkok, be turned around

Rushiraj Sawant was travelling with his friends, Praveen Upadhye and Sandip Vasekar. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:38 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

False alarm: Ex-Maharashtra minister’s son in kidnapping scare

Shiv Sena MLA Tanaji Sawant's son was reported missing, triggering a police search.

File Photo: Ex-Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant (middle)

Mumbai

Updated on Feb 11, 2025 04:14 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande, Yogesh Naik

Over 1,000 foreign prisoners benefit from e-Mulakat initiative

The ‘e Mulakhat’ initiative, introduced by the Maharashtra prison department on 4 July 2023, was aimed to bridge the gap between prisoners and their families

According to officials, there are more than 1,000 foreign prisoners lodged at various prisons across the state. (HT PHOTO)

Pune

Published on Feb 10, 2025 10:47 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

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The victim had mounting debts of ₹50 lakh, including a home loan, and the family faced constant harassment from lenders. When the bank issued an auction notice, the wife and son pressured him to end his life for insurance money

The minister visited Muktainagar police station on Sunday to file a complaint. Police detained a 17-year-old minor and arrested Kiran Mali in this case and search for other accused is underway

Court on Friday sent 37-year-old man accused of raping woman inside an empty parked state transport bus at Swargate depot in Pune city to police custody till March 12

Coordinated efforts of villagers from Gunat, facilitated through two WhatsApp groups and the proactive involvement of Gram Suraksha Dal, played a pivotal role in the arrest of bus rape accused

Pune rape case: Accused Dattatray Gade attempted suicide before arrest; police launch safety audits post-incident. He faces police custody until March 12.

Accused Dattatray Ramdas Gade (37), a history-sheeter, allegedly raped the woman inside an ST bus in the early hours of Tuesday

26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a stationary Shivshahi bus belonging to MSRTC at Swargate bus stand, police said on Wednesday

DCP Smartana Patil said the incident took place at Swargate bus depot in Pune at around 5am on Wednesday

The background of the case pertains to the centuries-old conflict between Marathas and Brahmins over the history of Sambhaji Maharaj and whether Ganoji Shirke or some Brahmins helped the Mughals arrest him.

The police said that Koratkar was booked for making statements capable of inciting communal tensions.

The decision was reportedly made during a Gram Sabha meeting held on February 22, with villagers citing that Muslim traders do not follow Hindu rituals as the reason for the ban

Kothrud police have arrested notorious gangster Gaja Marne in connection with the assault on a Bharatiya Janata Party worker

In response to the recent assault on ST bus driver in Karnataka over language row,Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged a peaceful protest against KSRTC buses in Solapur’s Satrasta on Monday

The victims, Ashok Jairam Wadekar (35) and his wife Ujjwala Ashok Wadekar (32) were stabbed when they tried to resist robbers

The speculation gained momentum after Dhangekar updated his social media status with a photo of himself wearing a saffron cap and muffler

Laxmikant Raje Shirke, Deepak’s younger brother, pointed out that their family’s historical association is often weaponised in politics

The suspension came a day after the bus driver and conductor were allegedly assaulted and had black ink thrown on them for not speaking Kannada

Descendants of Ganoji and Kanhoji Shirke have raised objections to Hindi movie ‘Chhaava’ accusing the filmmakers of depicting their family in the film in a negative light

Police and local authorities detained over 80 beggars in Shirdi to curb rising crime, ensuring their health and relocating them for rehabilitation.

His recent statement at a political rally in Pandharpur, where he credited deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde for his electoral success, has set off discussions about a potential shift in allegiance

Police arrested Raju Kulkarni, 54, for defrauding 21 elderly citizens by swapping ATM cards and stealing ₹13.9 lakh.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Kshirsagar clarified that his meeting with Pawar was solely to discuss Beed’s ongoing water crisis

While limited funds have pushed organisers to seek help from political leaders, the latter use the platform to build their image

PUNE: The 98th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan invites numerous politicians, sparking debate over political influence overshadowing literary discussions.

Fadnavis was in Pune to attend Tarang, a cultural programme organised for police personnel and their families

The decision is among a series of measures taken to enhance security in the town that has seen a steady rise in crime in recent years

Rushiraj, 32, along with two friends, had taken a flight to Bangkok from Pune on Monday without informing his family

The incident began when the flight operator received a call from Sawant’s lawyer, requesting that the aircraft, which was en route to Bangkok, be turned around

Shiv Sena MLA Tanaji Sawant's son was reported missing, triggering a police search.

The ‘e Mulakhat’ initiative, introduced by the Maharashtra prison department on 4 July 2023, was aimed to bridge the gap between prisoners and their families

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