The Latest Breaking News from Pune

Pune Races: El Greco likely to make amends in Mayor's Trophy

PUNE: A field of 14 maiden runners will line up for the Mayor's Trophy, feature of Monday's Pune races.

The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023

Benedikt Duda: the fitness freak determined to breach the Chinese wall

Benedikt Duda: the fitness freak determined to breach the Chinese wall. After countless hours spent in gyms and practice halls, the German paddler has carved a niche for himself on the world table tennis circuit. He has now set his sights on cornering glory in the biggest tournaments — and…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Young Gandhians in Pune offer free training in charkha spinning

A group of young Gandhians in Pune have started a unique initiative in the Kothrud area of the city where they regularly impart free training for charkha spinning to interested students. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 11, 2023

''Pro Kabaddi League has inspired women to take up Kabaddi across world,'' says Iranian Women's Kabaddi team

The Iranian women's kabaddi team is currently undergoing a tour of Mumbai and Pune from August 4 to August 11. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 7, 2023

Sharad Pawar loyalist Jayant Patil denies meeting Amit Shah in Pune, quashes speculation of aligning with BJP

NCP leader Jayant Patil, categorically denying rumours of his purported meeting with Amit Shah in Pune, stressed he had never ventured out of Mumbai since Saturday and exhorted news channels to stop broadcasting misleading reports about him. The rumours triggered speculation that Mr. Patil might align himself with the rebel…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

NIA makes sixth arrest in ISIS Maharashtra module case

MUMBAI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested a person from Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly being part of a module of the terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), officials said.

The Times of India · Aug 5, 2023

Two Chennai based men caught trying to smuggle gold out from Pune Airport

PUNE: In yet another case of attempted good smuggling in less a month, the Pune customs authorities, on July 30, caught two Chennai based men who were concealing gold in both paste and solid form and were trying to smuggle it out.

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023

Eminent litterateur and Padma Shri awardee N.D. Mahanor, known as Maharashtra’s ‘nature poet’, passes away at 80

Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor, a versatile Maharashtra literary figure and a progressive farmer, passed away at the age of 80 in Pune. Affectionately known as ‘Na Dho’, he was an acclaimed novelist, songwriter and lyricist besides stamping his authority as a nature poet par excellence

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

PM Modi slams Congress-led governments in Karnataka, Rajasthan over lack of development

PM Modi lauds Maharashtra govt's progress, slams Karnataka's "hollow announcements". He lauds Maharashtra's industrial development, and flags off Pune Metro Rail project. He says metro is becoming a new lifeline for cities, and CM Shinde says MVA govt is a "triple-engine" one, driving Maharashtra's progress.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

PM Modi shares dais and bonhomie with Sharad Pawar, accepts Lokmanya Tilak award

PM Modi accepted the 41st Lokmanya Tilak award in Pune, dedicating it to the 140 crore citizens of India. He praised Tilak for his institution-building, commitment to journalism and vision for the youth. Opposition leader Sharad Pawar shared the stage with him, but his ally Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT)…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023