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Ranjan Dasgupta

Ranjan Dasgupta

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Dharashiv emerges as Maharashtra’s wind power hub

Dharashiv emerges as Maharashtra’s wind power hub

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 23:24 IST

Wholesale onion prices cross ₹2,000 per quintal in Lasalgaon

**EDS: WITH PTI STORY DEL3** New Delhi: A labourer rests on the onion sacks at Azadpur Mandi, a major market of the Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), in New Delhi, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. Onion prices are spiralling reportedly due to shortage of supply and as per the data maintained by the consumer affairs ministry, retail onion prices rose to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>57/kg in Delhi, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>56/kg in Mumbai, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>48/kg in Kolkata and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>34/kg in Chennai last week. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) (PTI9_22_2019_000062A) *** Local Caption *** (PTI)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 22:14 IST

3 TCS-linked BPO case accused request court for bail

The Nashik city police registered nine FIRs against eight BPO employees, including Nida, Tausif and Danish, between March 26 and April 3. Names of most of these employees appear in multiple FIRs. All eight are currently in judicial custody. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 01:52 IST

Gite backs out of Nashik legislative council poll fray

Gite backs out of Nashik legislative council poll fray

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 02:00 IST

Sena uneasy as Gite remains firm on contesting Nashik MLC polls

Sena’s Nashik unit is growing increasingly uneasy as rebel BJP leader Gokul Gite remains adamant about contesting the Nashik MLC election against the official Mahayuti candidate. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 03:02 IST

Gokul Gite likely to withdraw from Nashik legislative council race; say Mahayuti leaders

The indication comes after BJP minister Girish Mahajan met Gite near Nashik airport Monday evening. (HT)

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 23:44 IST

Nashik BJP rebel Gokul Gite claims support from Mahayuti voters in MLC poll

Nashik BJP rebel Gokul Gite claims support from Mahayuti voters in MLC poll

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 06:42 IST

Chhagan Bhujbal turns down party’s offer to move to Rajya Sabha

Chhagan Bhujbal turns down party’s offer to move to Rajya Sabha

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 02:18 IST

‘Talks on between BJP, Sena leadership to resolve Nashik, Jalgaon MLC poll disputes’

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Saturday said discussions are underway between top leadership of BJP and Shiv Sena to resolve issues arising from rebel candidates in MLC polls. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 23:08 IST

Mahayuti tries to persuade Gokul Gite to exit Nashik MLC race

Mahayuti cabinet ministers Girish Mahajan and Uday Samant reach out to rebel BJP candidate Gokul Gite, who is contesting the Nashik MLC election as an independent. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 02:10 IST

Bhusawal court awards death sentence for rape, quadruple murder

A special fast-track court in Bhusawal, Jalgaon district, on June 4 sentenced to death a youth, Mahendra Barela, 19, for gruesome rape and quadruple murder of four minor siblings. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 01:34 IST

Kakade’s poll affidavit shows ₹10 crore advance to Jay Pawar

Election affidavit of NCP candidate for Pune Legislative Council seat, Vikram Kakade, reveals he paid <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 crore to Jay Pawar, younger son of deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, as advance for land deal. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:38 IST

BPO case: SIT quizzes corporator over alleged links to Nida Khan

Nashik city police SIT quizzed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar AIMIM corporator Mateen Patel in connection with TCS-linked BPO case of alleged sexual exploitation and religious coercion. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 02:32 IST

Centre relaxes quality norms for onion procurement from Nashik farmers

Mumbai, India - May 6, 2020: Resident govandi gather for to buy onions in the market, during the nationwide lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 02:22 IST

Sena on tenterhooks over Nashik MLC poll as Gite brothers refuse to back down

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who was in Nashik on Wednesday, said the Maha Vikas Aghadi had not fielded a candidate because it lacked the numbers required to win. (HT)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 23:32 IST

Nashik SIT books Sambhajinagar resident for allegedly sheltering Nida Khan

Nida is one of the accused in the TCS-linked BPO case involving allegations of sexual exploitation and religious conversion. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 23:34 IST

Significant rise in wholesale onion prices at Lasalgaon amid lower arrivals, stock hoarding

Just a week ago, inferior-quality onions sold for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>700–800 per quintal, while premium-quality onions fetched around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,100 per quintal. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 23:28 IST

SIT files second chargesheet in Nashik TCS case

Nine employees of the BPO unit had lodged separate complaints alleging sexual exploitation and religious coercion by their eight arrested co-workers. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 29, 2026 24:40 IST

Shirdi police file chargesheet against Kharat in land grabbing case

Ashok Kharat (HT FILE)

Updated on May 29, 2026 24:00 IST

Why Nashik onion farmers remain unhappy despite Centre hiking procurement price

On Tuesday, hundreds of onion farmers from rural Nashik joined a protest rally against low wholesale prices. (HT)

Updated on May 27, 2026 24:16 IST

SIT grills Sambhajinagar corporator in TCS-linked BPO case

Police said the accommodation was arranged on Mateen Patel’s request. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 26, 2026 24:38 IST

Six die in accident on Mumbai-Agra NH in Dhule

A view of the damaged vehicles at Laling Ghat Triple Accident on Mumbai-Agra Highway, in Dhule on Monday. Six people died and 28 others were injured in the accident after 2.30 am on Monday. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on May 26, 2026 24:32 IST

Centre hikes onion procurement price ahead of MVA rally over farmers’ distress

The Centre on Monday increased the minimum assured procurement price (MAPP) of onion from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,235 per quintal to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,580 per quintal for farmers in Nashik district. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 26, 2026 24:18 IST

Lasalgaon traders withdraw decision to boycott onion & foodgrain auctions after Nashik admin steps in

Lasalgaon, located in Nashik district, is home to the country’s largest onion mandi where around 250 traders participate in auctions. (HT)

Updated on May 24, 2026 22:52 IST

Nashik SIT files first chargesheet in TCS-linked harassment case; 4 named

Nine FIRs were registered after multiple women came forward with complaints.

Updated on May 23, 2026 01:50 IST

Diesel crisis cripples Lasalgaon onion market, may affect auction

Nashik onions are highly sought after for their superior quality, primarily the ‘Nashik Red’ or ‘Niphad Red’ varieties. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on May 22, 2026 01:04 IST

Diesel scarcity stalls transport from largest onion market, supply to Mumbai hit; traders threaten boycott from May 25

Wholesale onion prices at the Vashi APMC have shot up from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10-12 per kg to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 per kg (HT Photo)

Updated on May 22, 2026 24:40 IST

3 suspected cases of Diphtheria in Malegaon, 2 deaths

Diphtheria is an acute bacterial infection that can cause breathing and swallowing difficulties. (HT)

Updated on May 20, 2026 24:04 IST

Not enough: Nashik onion farmers on Centre’s bid to stabilise wholesale prices

Centre decided to procure 2 lakh tons from Nashik onion growers through two central agencies to create a buffer stock and stabilise the onion wholesale price in the mandis. (HT)

Updated on May 18, 2026 21:48 IST

Court rejects bail pleas of six accused in TCS-linked BPO case

Court of additional sessions judge in Nashik VV Kathare on Friday rejected the bail applications of the six accused in the TCS-linked BPO case of sexual exploitation and religious coercion. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on May 16, 2026 02:44 IST

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