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Dheeraj Bengrut

Dheeraj Bengrut

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Pune Grand Tour: Mudgway leads Li-Ning Star to glory in fitting finale

Stage Four traced a 95-kilometre circuit through the heart of the city, rising 578 metres and weaving past Pune’s modern arteries and historic icons, including Shaniwar Wada, before this race reached its conclusion. (MAHERA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 21:46 IST

ARAI to set up fog, night-driving test facilities to improve vehicle sensor safety

Navi Mumbai, India - Feb. 11, 2022:A motorist charge his electric vehicle at Vashi Fuel Center charging station in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 11, 2022. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 23:36 IST

Electric cars to emit sound from Oct as ARAI mandates AVAS

Navi Mumbai, India - Feb. 11, 2022:A motorist charge his electric vehicle at Vashi Fuel Center charging station in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, February 11, 2022. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 23:30 IST

Mudgway extends overall lead as Pune Grand Tour heads to stage 3

Riders zoom past the country side during stage two of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 held in the City of Pune on the 21st January 2026. The Pune Grand Tour marks India’s first entry into the global professional cycling calendar. Owing to its UCI classification the PGT2026 will offer riders the opportunity to earn valuable ranking points that count toward qualification for the LA 2028 Summer Olympics. Photo by s Saikat Das /Sportzpics / PGT 2026

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 23:14 IST

Cyclists crash during Pune Grand Tour

Stage 1 of the event witnessed the crash involving multiple riders within an hour of the start. (HT)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 24:26 IST

Pune Grand Tour kicks off with grand prologue

A cyclist takes part in the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 01:56 IST

Opening event of cycling race throws Pune city out of whack

With both public and private transport restricted across key city corridors, Punekars faced considerable inconvenience throughout the day. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 01:52 IST

NHAI completes work on three underpasses on Pune-Solapur highway

Pune, India - July 20, 2019:Nine persons died on the spot in a major accident between a car and a truck on Pune-Solapur highway near Loni Kalbhor in Pune, India,Saturday, July 20, 2019. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 06:01 IST

One Khambataki tunnel opened to public as part of trial run

The left tunnel of this ambitious project is approximately 1,307 metres long, while the right tunnel measures about 1,224 metres in length. (HT)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 22:16 IST

Punekars expect civic revival as elected representatives return after nine years

The absence of corporators for nearly a decade has severely impacted civic management in the four wards of Hadapsar. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 01:20 IST

Green tax collection nears ₹70 crore in last five years in Pune

The number of old vehicles in Pune remains high. On average, nearly 40,000 new vehicles are registered every year, but a substantial number of older vehicles also remain in use. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 01:10 IST

Special buses arranged to boost voter turnout in Pune

Many travel operators said that they were approached by political candidates/parties over the past few days to arrange dedicated buses. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 03:14 IST

Pune election: Voters angry as names go missing, booths changed

The situation led to confusion and sporadic chaos at multiple polling stations, with voters alleging poor communication and inadequate public awareness by the election machinery. (Mahendra Kolhe / HT)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 02:08 IST

NHAI rolls out plan to decongest Pune bypass highway

NHAI rolls out plan to decongest Pune bypass highway

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 02:40 IST

Narcotics syndicate active, gold smuggling declined: Pune Customs

As per the data given by the department, enforcement actions between April and December 2025 include total seizures worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>60.65 crore, narcotics seizures of 192.57 kg valued at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>43.63 crore, wildlife smuggling cases worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.18 crore, recovery of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.38 crore in penalties in 12 cases of commercial fraud, and collection of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.46 crore in customs revenue. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 01:58 IST

From farms to forts, cycling race puts Pune’s villages and heritage on global map

From farms to forts, cycling race puts Pune’s villages and heritage on global map

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 03:00 IST

Pune Airport customs introduces body cameras for passenger checks

**HANDOUT PHOTO MADE AVAILABLE FROM DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED (DIAL) ON TUESDAY, JAN. 12, 2021** New Delhi: First consignment of COVID-19 vaccination arrives at Delhi Airport in a special SpiceJet flight from Pune, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_12_2021_000011A) (PTI)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 02:54 IST

PMC under fire over deplorable state of Balgandharva Rangmandir

Deshmukh claimed that the washrooms near the artists’ rooms were extremely dirty. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 01:16 IST

Pune grinds to a halt as weekend rallies find people stuck in logjams

On Saturday, a rally organised at Shanipar Chowk by Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray/UBT) disrupted vehicular movement in the congested peth areas. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 01:28 IST

PMPML to add 50 new e-buses by January-end

All 50 new buses will operate from the Nigdi bus depot. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 10, 2026 01:40 IST

Police booths at major ST depots ready since a month but no cops deployed

Police booths at major ST depots ready since a month but no cops deployed

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 23:10 IST

RTO crackdown leads to drop in bus violations in Pune

Between April and December 2025, the RTO inspected 4,330 contract buses and recovered <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>172.86 lakh, marking a significant drop compared to previous years. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 21:48 IST

Pune railway station yard remodelling initiated as electric interlocking work begins on site

Electric interlocking is a modern railway safety system that uses electronic controls to manage signals and track switches. It ensures that trains move safely by allowing signals to turn green only when the correct track is set and clear, reducing human error and improving smooth train movement. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 21:42 IST

With no towing vehicles, city traffic cops struggle to act against illegal parking

With no towing vehicles, city traffic cops struggle to act against illegal parking

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 22:32 IST

Railways write to traffic police about congestion outside Pune railway station

The Pune Railway Protection Force (RPF) too last week wrote to the Pune traffic police highlighting the daily congestion outside the station chowk. (HT)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 02:52 IST

AQI worries, traffic diversions and village cleanup ahead of ‘Pune Grand Tour’: Jitendra Dudi

The collector informed that traffic diversions will be implemented on roads falling along the race route, alternate routes will be provided to commuters, and roads will be cleared immediately after the race convoy passes. (HT)

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 02:40 IST

PMPML warns staff, creators against social media shoots

PMPML on Monday issued circular banning unauthorised photography, videography and reel-making on its buses and premises. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 6, 2026 24:02 IST

Railways plan 60 new trains, 6 platforms in Pune

The total number of trains operating between Pune and Daund will also increase from the existing 75 services to around 125. (HT)

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 23:24 IST

NPR cameras to monitor vehicle waiting time at Pune airport

Airport authorities said the terminal sees nearly 15,000 vehicle movements daily, with many drivers waiting for extended periods to pick up arriving passengers. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 24:36 IST

PMPML serves notice to social media influencer for filming female pax sans permission

Pune, India - Aug. 6, 2018: Traffic congestion in front of Shaniwarwada due to a PMPL bus broke down in the afternoon in Pune, India, on Monday, August 6, 2018. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 23:37 IST

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