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Shrinivas Deshpande

Shrinivas Deshpande

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Pune police detain four in retaliation firing in Warje

Two juveniles have also been detained. Police said four others have been identified, and a search is underway. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 22:18 IST

In Solapur 938 loudspeakers taken down from religious sites

A month-long drive was launched after the Hindu festival of Ram Navami during which noise levels from loudspeakers across religious places were monitored, and the concerned authorities were then instructed to remove the unauthorised loudspeakers from their premises. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 24:26 IST

2 city geologists arrested in ₹2.5 lakh bribery case

ACB sources said the complainant, a city-based builder, approached the PMRDA for a building construction completion certificate. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 23:30 IST

Self-proclaimed godman detained by Solapur rural police

Bhosale was brought to the Manjari police station for questioning and completion of legal formalities. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 23:10 IST

Police invoke MCOCA in cybercrime case; book 9-member gang for ₹11 crore fraud

Police invoke MCOCA in cybercrime case; book 9-member gang for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11 crore fraud

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 24:24 IST

Man posing as ISRO scientist on matrimonial site cheats HR manager of ₹26.5 lakh; arrested

Most of the time, the accused approached women for marriage claiming to be a ‘scientist’. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 21:54 IST

Frustrated with marriage prospects, man poses as police recruit, booked

The accused, Rishikesh Raju Jadhav, a resident of the Tidke Dairy area on Narhe Road, failed to get selected in any police recruitment process. (HT)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 21:52 IST

Anti-extortion cell arrests man for ordering illegal weapons; swords & kukris worth ₹57,000 seized

Acting on the tipoff, the police intercepted a consignment at a warehouse of a private courier company near Mohan Nagar in Pimpri and recovered five steel swords and five steel kukris. (HT)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 16:55 IST

OBC leader Laxman Hake enters Baramati Bypoll fray, challenges Sunetra Pawar

A prominent figure in the OBC movement, Hake said he is entering the fray to highlight issues affecting the community and push them into the state political agenda. (HT)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 23:16 IST

Marine Engineering student dies after basketball structure collapses in Pune

Vishal Varma, originally from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, was a second-year student of Marine Engineering College.

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 05:50 IST

Body of third victim recovered from canal in Solapur accident

Police confirmed that they have not come to any conclusion behind the accident. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 23:38 IST

2 dead, 1 missing after car plunges into canal in Solapur

The vehicle was retrieved from the canal within 100 metres of the accident spot. Two bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 02:08 IST

MD drug racket busted in Pune; 4 held

A case has been registered under 8(c), 22(c), 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act and section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 02:10 IST

Weapon supplier in ₹75 lakh contract killing plot held after two years on the run

Police said Gaikwad had been evading arrest since the incident. During questioning, he admitted to his involvement, officials said. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 24:54 IST

Illegal LPG refilling racket busted in Chakan; 3 arrested, goods worth ₹49 lakh seized

The accused have been identified as tanker driver Ambadas Gade from Chembur in Mumbai, and Akshay Mungse and Navnath Hojge, both residents of Khed in Pune district. (HT)

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 21:42 IST

No irregularities found in Pune arms licence case, says state government

The Maharashtra government has told the state assembly that no irregularities were found in the issuance of arms licences in Pune involving senior police officers Jalinder Supekar and Amitabh Gupta (in pic). (HT)

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 21:40 IST

Godmen and empires: Inside the shadow industry thriving in rural Maharashtra

Godmen and their empires: inside the shadow industry thriving in rural Maharashtra

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 24:27 IST

ACB traps sub-divisional officer accepting ₹2 lakh bribe

The complainant approached the ACB Pune office and lodged a complaint on March 24. After verifying the allegations, ACB officials initiated a trap operation on March 27, 2026. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 01:28 IST

65 booked for circulating obscene, AI-morphed videos in Kharat case

Nashik police on Friday booked at least 65 people for sharing obscene videos and AI-morphed images of women allegedly abused by self-styled godman Ashok Kharat. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 23:14 IST

Hole in Pune Metro tunnel during borewell drilling; owner, contractor booked

Six-inch hole was allegedly created in an underground metro tunnel on Shivajinagar–Swargate stretch during unauthorised borewell drilling at residential property in Shukrawar Peth. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 03:36 IST

Illegal LPG refilling racket busted in Ahilyanagar; four arrested

The raid, conducted on March 23 under Police Inspector Kiran Kumar Kabadi, followed a tip-off about illegal refilling from three HP gas tankers near Hotel Renuka Dahi Misal on the Pune–Ahilyanagar road. (HT)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 23:24 IST

Illegal sex determination racket busted in Kolhapur; doctor, agent held

The Kolhapur police have busted an alleged illegal sex determination racket operating at a private facility in Bidri village of Kagal taluka and arrested a doctor and his agent, officials said on Tuesday. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 23:10 IST

Maharashtra staffer alleges 'godman' Ashok Kharat assaulted his pregnant wife

Kharat was arrested on March 18 for rape and other offences based on the complaint of a 35-year-old woman. He is booked in multiple cases of alleged sexual exploitation and is facing mounting accusations. (HT FILE)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 06:36 IST

Woman, associate held for filing false rape complaint

Woman, associate held for filing false rape complaint

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 22:16 IST

Youth beaten to death in Pune over suspected pigeon theft, four arrested

Based on the complaint, Wanowrie police registered a case under sections 103(1), 189(2), 191(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, pertaining to murder, unlawful assembly and rioting. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 17:10 IST

Ahilyanagar acid attack: Minor girl suffers 7% burns, accused still at large

The police have formed 10 teams to identify and track the accused. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 16:14 IST

Cyber fraud racket busted in Lonavala villa; 4 arrested, Hong Kong connection revealed

Cyber fraud racket busted in Lonavala villa; 4 arrested, Hong Kong connection revealed

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 23:34 IST

Gangster dies during treatment after Jamkhed firing

Gangster Sagar Mohalkar, who was critically injured in firing incident in Jamkhed earlier this month, died during treatment at Sassoon on Monday evening after battling for life for nearly 12 days. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 01:54 IST

Class 10 student attacked with sickle inside exam centre

Class 10 student attacked with sickle inside exam centre

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 22:48 IST

Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro phase 1 services to begin in May

Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro phase 1 services to begin in May

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 23:40 IST

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