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Pune: Man caught transporting murdered wife’s body on motorcycle by night patrol

Updated on May 06, 2025 01:19 PM IST

An alert police constable, who was on night patrol duty, spotted a man riding an Activa scooter with a large sack, arousing suspicion, around 1.30 am

The accused confessed to killing his wife by strangulation and said he was on his way to dump the body in a tunnel near the hills. (Representational image)

ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune division scores 91.32 passing percentage

HSC pass percentage of 91.32 for Pune division is lower than the 2024 figure of 94.44 by 3.12 per cent

Fergusson College students celebrate the success of their HSC Class 12 exam toppers Maya Dilip Mane (Arts) and (right) Ananya Sanjay Singh (Science) at the college campus in Pune on Monday. HSC pass percentage of 91.32 for Pune division is lower than the 2024 figure of 94.44 by 3.12 per cent. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Published on May 06, 2025 10:08 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Vaibhavi scores 85.33% in spite of personal tragedy

Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for Class 12 exams and scored 85.33 per cent in the Science stream

Published on May 06, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Maha HSC results: Consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream

Maharashtra State Board’s 2025 HSC results have highlighted a worrying trend of consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream

Published on May 06, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

HSC results 2025: Maha scores 91.88 passing percentage

MSBSHSE on Monday declared Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results with the state passing percentage of 91.88

Students of Abhinav College in Ambegaon afterHSC results were declared on Monday. MSBSHSE released Class 12 examination results with the state passing percentage of 91.88. (HT)

Published on May 06, 2025 09:46 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Fourth theft in 16 months: Dubai-Pune flyer robbed of ₹1.5 lakh cash at airport

The victim, Suyog Sapkal, 45, a businessman from Pimpri, lodged a complaint with the airport police stating that he had found the lock on his trolley bag broken upon collecting it from the luggage belt

A similar incident occurred on January 13 this year when another passenger, Prasanna Vijay Nahar, 42, from Nigdi, reported a theft of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.8 lakh from his checked-in luggage after arriving from Delhi on an Air India flight. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 06, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Bandh in Pune’s Mulshi area after desecration of local deity

Following the incident, a large police deployment, including additional forces, was in place to maintain law and order

Minor, 16, entered the Nageshwar temple in Paud and made obscene gestures before desecrating the idol. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Pune civic body fails to print 40% discount on property tax bills, again

We had put forth the demand that the 40% discount be printed on property tax bills and the same was accepted by the municipal commissioner and PMC staff. However, when I received my own property tax bill, I saw it did not have any such column, says activist

It would have been helpful for citizens to understand whether or not they are getting the tax rebate benefit. (representative photo)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Two women arrested for gold theft attempt at Dagdusheth temple in Pune

According to the police, Sonali Borate was carrying her son to the temple complex; while waiting in the queue for darshan the duo attempted to steal the gold chain around the neck of the child

Police constable Ganesh Kate, the investigating officer in the case said that the offence was lodged on Sunday evening and the duo has been arrested under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Bawankule slams Pune land records dept, hints SIT probe into illegal ownership changes

He alleged that in the past four years, some officials had unlawfully changed the ownership of several plots, creating chaos and causing hardship to homebuyers

Bawankule also pointed out that many officers who recently received promotions had spent their entire careers — 25 to 30 years — posted in urban centres like Pune and Mumbai. “They had no idea where places like Gadchiroli or Nandurbar are. We have now posted them to other regions,” he said. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Bawankule urges BJP cadre to bring in Congress leaders, “empty the party”

Reacting to the remarks, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said that the Congress is rooted in ideology and belongs to the people. Many have tried to weaken the Congress in the past, but people remain connected to it because of its values

Bawankule while speaking at an event in the city on Sunday encouraged local BJP members to rope in Congress loyalists, suggesting that the defection of such leaders would benefit the saffron party. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Govt firm on Purandar airport project: Chandrashekhar Bawankule

He assured farmers that the government would offer them “best possible deal” in return for their land

Earlier in the day, the revenue minister met with Jitendra Dudi, the district collector, and other officials to discuss further action on land acquisition for the proposed airport at Purandar. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

Maha hosts first state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks

First state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks from across Maharashtra was organised by Dhol-Tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra at BMCC College of Commerce in Pune

Published on May 05, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

HSC results to be declared on May 5

PUNE: MSBSHSE will announce HSC results on May 5 at 1 pm. Students can access marks online and apply for re-evaluation if needed.

MSBSHSE will declare results of HSC commonly known as Class 12 board exam on May 5. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on May 05, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Physiotherapy centre starts at Bopodi hospital

Pune Municipal Corporation has started new physiotherapy centre and upgraded the maternity ward at Late Draupadabai Murlidhar Khedekar Hospital in Bopodi

Published on May 05, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Students can check CBSE Class 10, 12 scores when out via SMS

CBSE Class 10 and 12 results are expected next week. Students can check results via SMS for easier access, especially in low-internet areas.

This year, the Class 10 examinations were held from February 15 to March 1, 2025, while the Class 12 exams were conducted from February 15 to April 4, 2025. Around 44 lakh students appeared for the CBSE board exams. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Dr Sable appointed head of CM Relief Fund Cell for Pune

The announcement was made on Sunday as per the orders of Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi as the cell has been set up at the Collectorate

Dr Sable’s previous stint includes special executive officer at the dean’s office in Sassoon Hospital. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 08:32 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pune’s Sinhagad Road residents frustrated over persistent congestion despite new flyovers

Among the new flyovers, the one from Rajaram Bridge to Fun Time Multiplex operational since May 1, was expected to bypass five major junctions and thereby significantly ease traffic. However, it has merely shifted the congestion to the signal under Wadgaon Bridge

The situation is similar with the other new flyover over Rajaram Bridge Chowk on Sinhagad Road as traffic congestion continues to plague the area during peak hours (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

MSRDC revises Pune Ring Road alignment; saves ₹800 crore

The revision comes after residents of the large housing project comprising over 300 flats – a portion of which fell within the original alignment of Ring Road – demanded compensation of four times the cost of their units

To avoid legal and financial complications, MSRDC reworked the alignment to skirt the said residential area. Officials said that the revised route not only prevents displacement of residents but also eliminates a key hurdle delaying the project. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 08:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

New Mahabaleshwar project to create employment opportunities: Fadnavis

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), under the state’s tourism department, organised the three-day Maharashtra Tourism Festival from May 2 to 4 in Mahabaleshwar with the aim of promoting tourism

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the 'Mahaparyatan Utsav', at Mahabaleshwar in Satara district, Maharashtra. (@CMOMaharashtra)

Published on May 05, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Travel company owner booked for defrauding Pune tourists

The accused reportedly collected funds from several individuals, promising comprehensive travel packages, but failed to deliver the services

The accused has been identified as Komal Kurkure who is the owner of a private tourist company located in Mumbai. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Teen killed over gaming dispute

When the 16-year-old asked Soheb about the confrontation, the latter physically assaulted him. The minor later succumbed to injuries, said police

The accused, identified as Soheb Habib Sheikh, had physically assaulted the 16-year-old living in his neighbourhood at the ground floor of Vijay Prabha Housing Society in Nehrunagar in Pimpri at around 3pm on Saturday. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 07:44 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

PCMC, C-DAC launch advanced rainfall, flood forecasting system

The initiative is aimed at equipping the city with science-based decision-making tools to anticipate and effectively respond to weather-related hazards such as heavy rainfall, urban floods, heatwaves, and air pollution, said officials

As per the officials, the system integrates advanced high-resolution modelling for weather, hydrology, and air quality to generate forecasts up to 72 hours in advance at the city’s ward, village, and tehsil levels. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

ATS arrests Maoist suspect posing as teacher in Raigad

The accused, identified as Prashant Jalikar Kamble alias “Laptop,” was wanted under multiple stringent sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the Arms Act. He had been declared absconding by the court, which had issued a standing arrest warrant against him

Acting on intelligence inputs, the ATS Pune unit launched a covert operation and traced Kamble to a tribal area in Raigad district, where he was living under a false identity and working as a teacher at a local Adivasi school. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Citizens protest against Indrayani River pollution in Pimpri-Chinchwad

The protesters raised concerns about the impact of river pollution on religious towns like Dehu and Alandi, located along the Indrayani. Millions of Warkaris and pilgrims visit these holy sites and drink the river water as sacred

Holding placards and raising slogans, residents demanded urgent measures to clean the river and stop untreated sewage and waste from flowing into it the river. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 05, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Bawankule assures dialogue with farmers amid Purandar airport land acquisition protests

For development-related work, some land acquisition is necessary. The Purandar International Airport is a major development model for western Maharashtra and Pune. If there are issues, farmers should approach me. As the land acquisition minister, I will look into them, he said

Expressing displeasure over the recent violence, Bawankule said he was saddened by the police lathicharge and the reported death of a farmer during the protests. (HT FILE)

Published on May 05, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Man held, son detained over desecration of idol at temple

44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated idol at temple in Pune district, police said on Saturday

Published on May 04, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle collision near Navale Bridge

Motorcyclist lost his life in accident near Navale Bridge on Saturday when speeding truck collided with his bike, along with three other vehicles

Published on May 04, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Protest by villagers against Purandar airport project continues

While more than 25 cops were injured on Friday during clash with villagers in Purandar where tensions erupted over drone survey for proposed airport project, protests continued on Saturday

Villagers have staged project against the international airport project in the past. While more than 25 cops were injured on Friday during clash with villagers in Purandar where tensions erupted over drone survey for proposed airport project, protests continued on Saturday. (HT FILE)

Published on May 04, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PMPML to appoint ‘master trainers’ at depots to curb frequent bus breakdowns

The trainers will provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance staff across all PMPML depots as well as at the headquarters

Over the past three years, PMPML buses have consistently suffered breakdowns during operations, causing inconvenience to commuters and drawing criticism. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on May 04, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

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An alert police constable, who was on night patrol duty, spotted a man riding an Activa scooter with a large sack, arousing suspicion, around 1.30 am

HSC pass percentage of 91.32 for Pune division is lower than the 2024 figure of 94.44 by 3.12 per cent

Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for Class 12 exams and scored 85.33 per cent in the Science stream

Maharashtra State Board’s 2025 HSC results have highlighted a worrying trend of consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream

MSBSHSE on Monday declared Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results with the state passing percentage of 91.88

The victim, Suyog Sapkal, 45, a businessman from Pimpri, lodged a complaint with the airport police stating that he had found the lock on his trolley bag broken upon collecting it from the luggage belt

Following the incident, a large police deployment, including additional forces, was in place to maintain law and order

We had put forth the demand that the 40% discount be printed on property tax bills and the same was accepted by the municipal commissioner and PMC staff. However, when I received my own property tax bill, I saw it did not have any such column, says activist

According to the police, Sonali Borate was carrying her son to the temple complex; while waiting in the queue for darshan the duo attempted to steal the gold chain around the neck of the child

He alleged that in the past four years, some officials had unlawfully changed the ownership of several plots, creating chaos and causing hardship to homebuyers

Reacting to the remarks, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said that the Congress is rooted in ideology and belongs to the people. Many have tried to weaken the Congress in the past, but people remain connected to it because of its values

He assured farmers that the government would offer them “best possible deal” in return for their land

First state-level convention of dhol-tasha pathaks from across Maharashtra was organised by Dhol-Tasha Mahasangh Maharashtra at BMCC College of Commerce in Pune

PUNE: MSBSHSE will announce HSC results on May 5 at 1 pm. Students can access marks online and apply for re-evaluation if needed.

Pune Municipal Corporation has started new physiotherapy centre and upgraded the maternity ward at Late Draupadabai Murlidhar Khedekar Hospital in Bopodi

CBSE Class 10 and 12 results are expected next week. Students can check results via SMS for easier access, especially in low-internet areas.

The announcement was made on Sunday as per the orders of Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi as the cell has been set up at the Collectorate

Among the new flyovers, the one from Rajaram Bridge to Fun Time Multiplex operational since May 1, was expected to bypass five major junctions and thereby significantly ease traffic. However, it has merely shifted the congestion to the signal under Wadgaon Bridge

The revision comes after residents of the large housing project comprising over 300 flats – a portion of which fell within the original alignment of Ring Road – demanded compensation of four times the cost of their units

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), under the state’s tourism department, organised the three-day Maharashtra Tourism Festival from May 2 to 4 in Mahabaleshwar with the aim of promoting tourism

The accused reportedly collected funds from several individuals, promising comprehensive travel packages, but failed to deliver the services

When the 16-year-old asked Soheb about the confrontation, the latter physically assaulted him. The minor later succumbed to injuries, said police

The initiative is aimed at equipping the city with science-based decision-making tools to anticipate and effectively respond to weather-related hazards such as heavy rainfall, urban floods, heatwaves, and air pollution, said officials

The protesters raised concerns about the impact of river pollution on religious towns like Dehu and Alandi, located along the Indrayani. Millions of Warkaris and pilgrims visit these holy sites and drink the river water as sacred

For development-related work, some land acquisition is necessary. The Purandar International Airport is a major development model for western Maharashtra and Pune. If there are issues, farmers should approach me. As the land acquisition minister, I will look into them, he said

44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated idol at temple in Pune district, police said on Saturday

Motorcyclist lost his life in accident near Navale Bridge on Saturday when speeding truck collided with his bike, along with three other vehicles

While more than 25 cops were injured on Friday during clash with villagers in Purandar where tensions erupted over drone survey for proposed airport project, protests continued on Saturday

The trainers will provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance staff across all PMPML depots as well as at the headquarters

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