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Shrinivas Deshpande

Shrinivas Deshpande

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Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic again disrupted after another gas tanker accident

The 32-hour-long traffic gridlock on Mumbai-Pune Expressway on February 4. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 07:19 IST

4-year-old girl kidnapped, sexually assaulted at Pune Railway Station; accused held

The family met the accused in the train to Pune as they were traveling home. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 23:34 IST

Cyber fraudsters dupe private firm of ₹1.95 crore; two arrested from Karnataka

Yadav is the son of the bank account holder into which the fraud amount was received. Ajnal gave instructions for using that bank account for the cyber criminals. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 23:16 IST

Bhigwan kidnapping case: Woman denies abduction

In her affidavit submitted to the police, woman from Bhigwan admitted to being in a relationship with the man and leaving home after disagreeing with the marriage plan arranged by her family. (Getty Images/iStockphoto (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 24:00 IST

24-year-old man drowns in Pavana near Lonavla

The incident took place near the cremation ground behind Shantai Hotel, close to the river at around 5.22 pm. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 23:54 IST

Minor girl abducted, sexually assaulted for five days in forest near Ramshej fort; three arrested

Under the guidance of senior officials, the police used mobile location tracking, CCTV footage analysis, and confidential intelligence to trace the girl (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 23:38 IST

Girl, 13, sexually assaulted by man known to her mother on pretext of dropping her to school

According to information provided by the police, the victim’s mother is a widow who has known the accused for many years now. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 23:28 IST

‘I went on my own’: Video sparks twist in Bhigwan woman abduction case

According to a complaint filed by the woman’s parents at the Bhigwan Police Station, a group of men intercepted the woman while she was with her mother and brother. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 23:26 IST

Hearing on minority status certificates held in Dec-Jan: Dept clarifies

Akshay Jain, general secretary of Maharashtra Youth Congress, alleged that access credentials to the portal were changed after the issue surfaced in the media. “After the leak, the password was changed to prevent further documents from coming out,” he claimed. (HT)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 02:34 IST

70 Maharashtra institutes got minority status after Ajit Pawar's death

From August last year until January 27, not a single minority status certificate was issued during Pawar’s tenure, and in contrast, 75 institutions were cleared within just four days of his death.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 05:14 IST

Tipu Sultan row: FIRs against Dheeraj Ghate, Dushyant Mohol, Arvind Shinde after clashes

Tipu Sultan row: FIRs against Dheeraj Ghate, Dushyant Mohol, Arvind Shinde after clashes

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 24:26 IST

Only 19% cases chargesheeted by ACB in 2025: Data

Only 19% cases chargesheeted by ACB in 2025: Data

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 24:04 IST

FIRs against BJP, Congress members after clashes over Sapkal remarks in Pune

BJP members protest against Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal's remarks comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan, outside Congress Bhavan in Pune on Sunday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 08:03 IST

Process to register cross FIRs against BJP, Cong workers underway: Pune police

Process to register cross FIRs against BJP, Cong workers underway: Pune police

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 24:26 IST

Violence erupts outside Congress Bhavan in Pune over Sapkal remark on Tipu Sultan

Violence erupts outside Congress Bhavan in Pune over Sapkal remark on Tipu Sultan

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 24:12 IST

Maha rose exports grew 8% in 2025 despite significant production stress

Red roses are the popular icons of love and romance, but a rose in any other colour are equally meaningful. Named after India's former president, Zakir Hussain the rose garden in Chandigarh is one of the largest in Asia. Spread over 30 acres, it is home to 50,000 rose bushes of 1,600 different species. Our lensman Keshav Singh spent a leisurely afternoon in the garden to capture some blooming beauties. In colours as vivid as red, yellow, orange, and purple, they are guaranteed to leave you spellbound.

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 24:14 IST

Auto driver held for stealing cash from elderly passenger

Auto driver held for stealing cash from elderly passenger

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 23:40 IST

Police comb Budhwar Peth for illegal activities, immigrants

Police comb Budhwar Peth for illegal activities, immigrants

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 02:00 IST

Solapur guardian minister claims conspiracy to kill BJP leader & former MLA Ram Satpute

Solapur guardian minister claims conspiracy to kill BJP leader . (PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 01:10 IST

Man, 61, dies after being set ablaze by son

Parvati police station officers, where a case has been registered, said both father and son were carpenters and used to have frequent arguments over the latter’s alcohol addiction. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 23:04 IST

EVM machines found at dhaba in Solapur district

istration has assured that all EVMs used for recording votes had already been deposited in secure strong rooms by 10.30 pm on Saturday, and the reserved units were never activated for voting. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 24:22 IST

Low voter turnout in Baramati as ZP polling ends amid grief and subdued mood

While the process remained peaceful and incident-free, several booths saw thin attendance and long lulls through the day. (HT)

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 22:20 IST

Politicos involved in lapses at two ZP polling booths

Two incidents of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) lapses were reported at polling stations in Akluj and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar during voting for the Zilla Parishad elections on Saturday. (HT)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 23:56 IST

Stone-pelting attack injures NCP candidate’s husband ahead of zilla parishad voting in Pune

According to the police, Butte-Patil was travelling to meet a friend when his vehicle was allegedly targeted with stones. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 23:50 IST

Sharad Pawar visits Sunetra's home; holds meetings with her sons in Baramati

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar pays tribute to late Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar during a visit at Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar's home.

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 04:08 IST

Pune police detain suspect in hit-and-run case involving Tehseen Poonawalla’s mother

Pune police detain suspect in hit-and-run case involving Tehseen Poonawalla’s mother

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 22:40 IST

Tehseen Poonawalla’s mother injured in hit-and-run at Pune petrol pump

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Poonawalla described the incident as suspicious, noting that his mother was not near the vehicle when she was hit. “Someone hit her and ran away. (VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 23:44 IST

Now, legal action against middlemen found harassing, exploiting devotees at Shirdi Sai Baba

As per the orders, no person is allowed to stop or misdirect devotees’ vehicles on roads; and at chowks, bus stops, and entry points within or outside Shirdi village. (HT)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 23:38 IST

Hours after firing at Bollywood director’s Juhu home, four arrested from Pune

Late in the night on Sunday, Mumbai police said four of the suspects had been arrested while a fifth had been served a notice. (HT)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 23:40 IST

Hours after firing at Bollywood director’s Juhu home, four arrested from Pune

While no one was injured in the firing incident, the shots were seemingly targeted at Shetty’s personal gymnasium located on the first floor of the building, police officers said. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 23:36 IST

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