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Satyajit Joshi

Satyajit Joshi

Satyajit Joshi has been in the profession for over three decades based in Pune. He has reported extensively on Western Maharashtra. And has also covered various political and social issues.

Articles by Satyajit Joshi

Abortion racket busted in Maharashtra’s Solapur; doctor couple arrested

The doctors, Tejas Gandhi and Priya Gandhi, have been remanded to police custody.

Updated on Aug 27, 2017 11:08 IST

2008 Malegaon blasts: Lt Col Purohit’s family keeps low profile in Pune

Malegaon blast case accused Lt Col Shrikant Prasad Purohit being taken to a session court in Mumbai.

Updated on Aug 22, 2017 04:26 IST

Maharashtra civil servant held for ‘stealing’ Rs 3 crore from drought fund

Maharashtra has expanded the coverage of Rs 34,022 crore farm loan waiver scheme to extend the benefit to farmers indebted since 2009.

Updated on Aug 13, 2017 10:17 IST

All British era and other bridges safe in Pune district, says PWD safety audit

The safety audit of all the bridges in Maharashtra was undertaken after a bridge near Mahad on Mumbai-Goa road collapsed in August last year.

Updated on Aug 11, 2017 04:54 IST

Nothing could stop Taher Poonawala from fighting injustice, not even a boycott

(L to R) Narendra Dabholkar, Shreeram Lagoo, Taher Poonawala and Baba Adhav (extreme right).

Updated on Aug 2, 2017 04:56 IST

Rationalist and Bohra reformist Taher Poonawala no more

Taher Poonawala

Updated on Aug 2, 2017 04:21 IST

How can the Pune-Mumbai Expressway be safe?

Highway police data from 2006 to 2014 has revealed that majority of the accidents have taken place during the wee hours of the morning.

Updated on Jul 15, 2017 08:37 IST

Pune’s future: Metro, ring road, major traffic reform

Pune’s Ring Road has promised a complete redirection of traffic flow.

Updated on Jul 7, 2017 07:20 IST

Farm loan waiver: Despite reservations, NCP will cooperate with Maharashtra government: Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and former union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar

Updated on Jun 25, 2017 18:32 IST

Maharashtra government’s digitization drive too slow, says chief secretary

Chief secretary Manukumar Srivastav drew attention of revenue officials to the new regulation, which makes revenue officials mandatory to dispose off land dispute case within a period of one year after they are filed.

Updated on Jun 16, 2017 12:05 IST

CM’s Gramrakshak Dal plan may face farmers’ disapproval at Ralegan Siddhi

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis

Updated on Jun 9, 2017 18:29 IST

Farmers’ leader Shetty sows seeds for police ‘revolt’ in Maharashtra

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana leader and MP Raju Shetty has hinted at possibility of police revolt if their grievances are not addressed immediately.

Updated on Jun 7, 2017 08:57 IST

Pune cops arrest IT engineer after 8-year-old niece says he plays ‘dirty games’ with her

The man would misbehave with his niece whenever she was alone at home, said police.

Updated on May 27, 2017 05:02 IST

Kirtankar in Shirur held for molesting two minor girls

Police do not rule out of possibility of involvement of Chalak brothers in more similar cases.

Updated on May 26, 2017 07:02 IST

Shiv Sena ministers stopped on the Karnataka border

The Marathi-speaking population of Belgavi have been fighting for the merger of their region with Maharashtra for over five decades.

Updated on May 25, 2017 12:30 IST

BJP plays Lavasa card to check Pawar’s presidential ambition

Fadnavis government’s decision comes 30 months after it came to power and the understanding between the two parties (BJP-NCP) is gradually diminishing.

Updated on May 24, 2017 12:22 IST

Marathi film producer dies after posting ‘reasons’ on Facebook, Pune police book wife, kin

Atul Tapkir had produced a Marathi movie, Dhol Tashe, that was appreciated for its political plot.

Updated on May 16, 2017 10:43 IST

Pune’s deputy mayor Navnath Kambale dies of cardiac arrest

A three-time corporator, Kambale, often raised issues pertaining to slum dwellers.

Updated on May 16, 2017 10:25 IST

After Dec 16 verdict, 3 get death for rape, murder of Pune techie, court terms case ‘rarest of rare’

The hearing was delayed as the main accused, Yogesh Raut, escaped from police custody in September 2011. Police traced him 18 months later.

Updated on May 10, 2017 08:03 IST

After Dec 16 verdict, 3 get death for rape, murder of Pune techie in 2009

Updated on May 9, 2017 12:29 IST

Bus catches fire in Mumbai-Pune expressway tunnel, car rams into it, kills 5

Updated on May 8, 2017 03:16 IST

BJP MP draws ire for holding daughter’s wedding at sports complex in Pune

BJP MP Sanjay Kakade (second from left) hands over a cheque of Rs1crore as a donation for disadvantaged kids to CM Devendra Fadnavis at Shree Chhatrapati Shivaji Sports Complex in Pune on Sunday.

Updated on May 8, 2017 01:38 IST

A haven for bibliophiles: Inside India’s first ‘book village’ near Pune

Expect quirky murals that promote literature all over Bhilar, a small village near Mahabaleshwar.

Updated on May 6, 2017 06:21 IST

In pics: Pick up one of 15,000 books on display at India’s first ‘book village’ near Pune today

As many as 75 artists have painted houses, temples and other tourists destinations in Bhilar to beautify the village and attract tourists.

Updated on May 4, 2017 06:16 IST

Pune mayor’s comments against reservation invite criticism

Pune mayor Mukta Tilak.

Updated on Apr 30, 2017 14:31 IST

You protest, we’ll talk to farmers: Maharashtra BJP’s answer to Opposition’s Sangharsh yatra

Updated on May 18, 2017 18:00 IST

Not in the race for President, NCP doesn’t have enough strength, says Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Sharad Pawar during an election campaign at Mankhurd in Mumbai.

Updated on Apr 27, 2017 05:25 IST

In Maharashtra: Daughter commits suicide as indebted farmer couldn’t bear dowry expenses

Sheetal Vyankat Wayal allegedly jumped into a well in Bhise Wagholi village.

Updated on Apr 24, 2017 06:55 IST

ACB files FIR against BJP’s Eknath Khadse

The original complaint was filed by Hemant Gawande in May 2016. Gawande had alleged in the complaint that Khadse misused his position as minister to purchase more than one hectare land in survey no 52 in Bhosari industrial estate.

Updated on Apr 11, 2017 04:14 IST

Dalits accused of Kopardi rape-murder that rocked Maharashtra attacked in court

The victim in the Kopardi rape and murder case belonged to Maratha community and the crime triggered massive protests across Maharashtra.

Updated on Apr 1, 2017 12:29 IST

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