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Pune accident suspect’s grandfather allegedly hired Chhota Rajan to kill corporator: Court document

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According to the CBI, who has filed charges against the boy’s grandfather, the elderly individual purportedly hired the gangster in 2009 to assassinate Ajay Bhosale of Shiv Sena. The previous Sunday, the 17-year-old son of a well-known builder in Pune appeared before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) for driving while intoxicated and hitting two individuals. During the hearing, his grandfather provided bail surety and pledged that the minor would reform his behavior. As per the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has filed charges against the boy’s grandfather, he allegedly engaged Chhota Rajan in 2009 to carry out the assassination …

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Pune police arrest father of underage driver in fatal Porsche-bike crash.

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Pune police detain father of minor involved in fatal Porsche-bike collision.

The police have arrested two restaurant owners and a staff member for serving alcohol to the minor involved. The Pune police apprehended the father of a teenager implicated in a deadly car crash on Tuesday morning. Additionally, they have detained two restaurant owners (license holders) and a staff member for serving alcohol to the minor. On Tuesday morning, Pune police detained the father of the 17-year-old teenager involved in a fatal car accident that claimed two lives, from Maharashtra’s Sambhajinagar. As per a senior official, the boy’s father, a well-known builder, was subsequently transported to Pune and taken into custody. …

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Pune VIDEO: Shopkeeper Brutally Attacked by Koyta Gang in Muhammadwadi

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They can be observed looting the small shop as the shopkeeper calls out for assistance. Days after it seemed that the Koyta Gang’s activities had decreased in Pune, the gang has reemerged in the city. A viral video circulating on the internet shows the gang attacking a shopkeeper in Muhammadwadi. According to reports, the incident took place on May 5th at 8:44 pm. The video shows three masked individuals assaulting a pan shop owner and damaging items in the shop using koytas. They can be seen looting the small shop as the shopkeeper calls for help. Public Warning from Ajit …

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Pune: Voter in Baramati Boycotts Election Due to Absence of Lotus Symbol on EVM – Watch Viral Video

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Polling is currently underway in the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, located in Pune district. The election is witnessing a high-stakes political battle between Supriya Sule, daughter of Sharad Pawar, and Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Amidst this, a video from a polling booth at Late Bandoji Khandoji Chavan School in Pune’s Dhayari has gone viral on social media. In the video, an elderly man can be seen expressing his decision to boycott the election because he couldn’t find the “lotus” symbol on the electronic voting machine (EVM). The elderly man expressed his disappointment, saying, “There …

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Engaging Democracy: Voting Dates and Key Information for Pune, 2024

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Voting in Pune: Important Dates and Information | 2024 Election Update"

The Election Commission of India announced on March 16 the dates for voting and the declaration of results for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. Scheduled to span across 7 phases, the elections will commence on April 19 and conclude on June 1, covering a total of 543 constituencies. In Maharashtra, which has 48 parliamentary seats, the voting process will be divided into five phases, scheduled for April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20. Pune Lok Sabha elections: The counting of votes and declaration of results for all the seats in Maharashtra will be completed by …

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Vishal-Shekhar Set to Perform in Pune This Weekend – Here’s Everything You Need to Know: Date, Venue, Time, Tickets, and More.

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The concert offers different ticket categories, allowing access to either a standing or seated zone. The acclaimed musical duo Vishal-Shekhar, known for their chart-topping Bollywood hits including ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’, ‘Chammak Challo’, ‘Desi Girl’, and many more, are gearing up to enthrall audiences in Pune with their electrifying performance this weekend. The duo is all set to perform at a concert taking place at Royal Palms, located on North Main Road, Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhwa, on Saturday, April 27, starting at 5 pm. The concert offers various ticket categories, granting access to either a standing or seated zone. Ticket prices …

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Tragic Incident in Pune: Techie Jumps to Death with 4-Year-Old Son

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In a deeply distressing incident, a 35-year-old software engineer in Pune allegedly jumped to her death from the terrace of a seven-story building, holding her four-year-old son. The incident took place in the Pimple Saudagar area on Wednesday evening, sending shockwaves through the community. The deceased software engineer has been identified as Swati Kale, a resident of Shri Ram Society in Pimple Saudagar. According to initial reports, Swati, who was suffering from depression, took this extreme step. Witnesses claim that they heard a loud thud and rushed to the spot, only to find the bodies of Swati and her son …

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Three people, including a student studying engineering, were arrested in Pune for the murder of their classmate.

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Engineering Student & 2 Held for Classmate's Murder in Pune

On March 30, one of the suspects, accompanied by the victim, headed towards the mall. Later, around 9:30 pm, they abducted her and demanded a ransom of ₹9 lakh from her parents. Pune police have apprehended an engineering student and two companions on suspicion of abducting and killing a 22-year-old computer engineering student, officials stated on Sunday. The victim and one of the suspects, who was a classmate of the victim, were acquainted. The occurrence took place on March 30, when Bhagyashree Sude, a third-year BE Computer student from Latur, was abducted around 9 pm near Phoenix Mall. On March …

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A 70-year-old woman from Pune fell victim to a share trading scam, resulting in a loss of Rs 2.8 crore.

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Pune Woman Loses Rs 2.8 Crore in Share Trading Scam

Pune officials have noted that cyber criminals employ various tactics, such as offering advanced share trading tips, introducing investment monitoring apps, and making promises of prosperity, to deceive victims. A 70-year-old Pune resident believed she had amassed substantial capital gains, totaling Rs 19 crore, as reflected on a mobile trading application she diligently monitored for over a month. Acting on the “bulk trading tips” she received, she executed 16 significant transactions amounting to Rs 2.8 crore between the third week of January and the third week of February, according to authorities. However, her aspirations for a prosperous future turned into …

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Red bloodworms found in Hinjewadi water have caused worry.

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Red Bloodworm Infestation in Pune’s Hinjewadi: A Cause for Concern Residents of the Blue Ridge township in Hinjewadi were shocked to discover numerous red bloodworms in their drinking water. These worms were found stuck on the sediment filter of a resident’s purifier, raising alarm among the community. Potential Spread of Chironomid Swarms Ecologists interviewed by TOI suggested that recent sightings of Chironomid swarms in areas like Kharadi and Mundhwa, mistaken by citizens as “mosquito tornadoes,” might indicate a broader presence of red bloodworms in other localities. It is suspected that these Chironomids may have laid eggs in water sources within …

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