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SSC geography question papers stolen from strong room at Sangola school

SSC geography question papers stolen from strong room at Sangola school

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 22:58 IST

Household biogas system developed by Pune IIT engineer offers alternative amid LPG shortage

‘Vaayu’ uses organic waste generated in kitchens—vegetable peels, leftover food, rice, chapatis etc.—to produce methane gas. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 23:06 IST

Kadamvakvasti Gram Sabha passes resolution to tackle garbage crisis

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Updated on Mar 16, 2026 24:24 IST

Maha announces new criteria for recruitment of non-teaching staff in private aided schools

With this, the state is likely to begin filling thousands of vacant non-teaching posts in schools across Maharashtra, reviving the recruitment process that has largely remained stalled since 2005. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 23:26 IST

Dimethyl Ether emerges as clean, indigenous alternative to LPG

DME is a synthetic fuel known for its clean combustion characteristics, emitting very low levels of soot, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 24:46 IST

Maha board exam under scanner after class 6 students found checking SSC papers

File photo: Students appear for the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) class 10 SSC examination, in Mumbai, Feb 20

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 04:08 IST

Pune student messes report LPG shortage as global tensions spark supply concerns

Pune, widely known as an educational hub that hosts students from across the country — particularly from rural regions of Maharashtra — is witnessing a crisis as the supply of commercial LPG cylinders becomes increasingly irregular.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 08:51 IST

Bombay HC extends RTE application deadline to March 18

The court said the Government Resolution dated February 12, 2026, was inconsistent with the RTE Act and constitutional provisions. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 23:26 IST

20 institutes asked to reserve 25% seats under RTE quota

The directive follows an order from the secretary and appellate authority of the minority development department, which temporarily suspended the minority status certificates granted to these institutions. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 24:16 IST

Maha govt plans to replicate Pune ZP initiatives across state

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s presentation of the state budget on March 6 highlighted two initiatives launched by Pune Zilla Parishad with plans to replicate them across all districts. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 8, 2026 01:14 IST

Minority schools in Pune under scanner for violation of admission norms

As per existing government regulations, unaided religious and linguistic minority educational institutions are required to admit at least 51% students from the minority community for which they have been granted minority status. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 02:34 IST

Nagpur bench issues notice to state over 1-km limit for RTE admissions

Bombay HC issued notice to Maharashtra government over its decision to restrict admissions under the 25% quota of RTE Act to schools located within one-kilometre radius of a child’s residence. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 03:30 IST

Panel seeks meeting with CM before decision on 3-language policy

New Delhi, India - Dec. 19, 2018: Collection of books written by tea seller cum novelist Laxman Rao seen at Hindi bhawan in New Delhi in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Rao, a tea-seller who made his name as a novelist, is holding a writing and publishing workshops—a part of his new life as a writing coach. The hall at Hindi Bhawan in central Delhi, the venue of the workshop, has a projector screen; his books are exhibited on a table.(Photo by Biplov Bhuyan/ Hindustan Times)**To go with Manoj Sharma's story (Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 24:46 IST

State to conduct social audit of school nutrition scheme

INDORE, INDIA - NOVEMBER 18: School kids eating chapati and daal with salt which were served to them during interval as mid-day meal at Mahudiya Dev village school, Agar on November 18, 2016 in Indore, India. Mid-day meal is 10.03 crore children benefit from hot cooked nutritious food in 11.50 lakh schools during 2015-16. (Photo by Shankar Mourya/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) (Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 24:08 IST

AQI at 340 in Loni after garbage fire; MIT students protest toxic smoke

According to officials of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), the reading was recorded during an inspection of the fire-hit site. (HT)

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 21:48 IST

Samagra Shiksha staff warn of indefinite hunger strike over job regularisation

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Updated on Mar 4, 2026 24:36 IST

SPPU students allege lapses in emergency response after law student suffers seizure

SPPU students allege lapses in emergency response after law student suffers seizure

Updated on Mar 4, 2026 24:20 IST

Garbage trucks will be blocked if dumping does not stop within a month: MIT Pro-Chancellor

Garbage trucks will be blocked if dumping does not stop within a month: MIT Pro-Chancellor

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 24:52 IST

Schools to submit detailed action taken reports in sexual assault cases over past 3 yrs

The meeting focused on strengthening safety mechanisms for female students and ensuring strict compliance with existing guidelines. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 23:18 IST

IUCAA’s open campus day leaves visitors ‘science struck’

Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) organised open campus day to celebrate National Science Day observed on February 28. (HT)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 23:38 IST

Weaponisation of trade, tech makes India’s sovereign strategy crucial: Nirupama Rao

Retired Indian diplomat and former foreign secretary of India Nirupama Rao (R) said that the guiding principle for India should be reform, not abandonment of multilateralism. Vijay Kelkar, vice-president, Pune International Centre chaired the valedictory session of Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2026. (HT)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 23:34 IST

‘Pulsar Timing Arrays may probe universe just after the Big Bang’

Cosmologist L Sriramkumar said gravitational waves could help scientists understand what happened just fractions of a second after the Big Bang. (HT)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 02:16 IST

The era of linear globalisation is behind us: S Jaishankar

Referring to the recently held AI Impact Summit 2026, Jaishankar said that India’s digital capabilities and talent base position it well to diffuse AI technologies widely and responsibly. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 01:02 IST

March to protest shutdown of Marathi-medium schools in state

Bhuse denied claims that nearly 2,000 Marathi schools are under threat and 25,000 teachers may become surplus,. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 23:26 IST

Kolhapur Zilla Parishad paints the district ‘pink’, sets example for Maha

Kolhapur Zilla Parishad paints the district ‘pink’, sets example for Maha

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 17:12 IST

BORI expo leaves Punekars proud of Indian heritage

BORI expo leaves Punekars proud of Indian heritage

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 24:46 IST

Parents demand to restore committee-based RTE document verification

Earlier mechanism ensured transparency and democratic functioning, say parents. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 23:22 IST

Two attempts for CET; deadline extended for PCM, PCB and MBA

MHT CET is conducted for admission to engineering, technology, pharmacy, B.Planning, M.Planning (integrated), and agriculture courses, while MBA/MMS CET is held for management programmes. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 24:58 IST

28 Pune ZP schools secure A+ in SQAAF evaluation

In Pune district, 712 schools, including ZP, government-aided, and self-financed institutions, underwent external evaluation. Of these, 81 were awarded A+, including 28 ZP schools, highlighting efforts to improve academic standards and infrastructure. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 24:52 IST

Class 12 chemistry paper circulated on social media before exam in Nagpur, leak suspected

Suspicion arose after a female student repeatedly visited the washroom during the examination. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 22:50 IST

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