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Marathi’s grammar guardian Yasmin Shaikh passes away at 101

Published on Aug 24, 2026 11:18 pm IST

She married Aziz Ahmed Ibrahim Sheikh in 1949 and adopted the name Yasmin. She is survived by two daughters, Shama and Professor Rukhsana. (HT)

Monday Musings: Rahul Gandhi’s Pune show was as much about Congress as it was about students

Meetings were held in different areas, workers mobilised and students contacted in large numbers. (HT)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Gadchiroli deaths prompt child safety audit as tribal students intensify hunger strike

The move comes two weeks after three girls at an aided ashram school in Japtalai, Dhanora taluka, died after being bitten by a snake. (HT)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:12 am IST

Rainfall likely to pick up in Pune ghats; district 20% deficient in August

The expected increase in rainfall activity is linked to weather systems developing over central and eastern parts of the country. (FILE)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:11 am IST

Reel star Madhavi Kumbhar, 6 others sent to judicial custody till Sept 3

The seven accused were subsequently lodged at Yerawada Central Prison. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:11 am IST

Pune police register 10 NDPS cases in anti-drug crackdown

The seized substance was valued at ₹500. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:11 am IST

Pune court sentences two to life for murdering woman to frame rivals

The court sentenced the two to rigorous imprisonment for life and fined them ₹1,000 each. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:10 am IST

State teams to verify sugar stocks at mills, traders amid suspected hoarding

The Centre’s stockholding restrictions, which came into effect on August 1, will remain in force until November 30. Dealers cannot hold more than 4,000 quintals (400 tonnes) or retain stocks for more than 30 days from receipt. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:01 am IST

Chandan Nagar police book two builders for cheating homebuyers

The developers have been accused of failing to provide the promised lifestyle amenities, carrying out unauthorised construction of two additional floors, and failing to complete the mandatory legal handover formalities. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:01 am IST

Pune man gets 10-year RI for attacking developer with axe over Ganpati donation dispute

The judgment records that More had an altercation with Pawar, his brother and father a day before the attack over collection of donations for the Ganpati festival. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:00 am IST

MLA Rohit Pawar’s PA’s daughter found dead in Baramati; police probe underway

Pawar visited Baramati after being informed about the incident and urged police to conduct a detailed investigation. (HT FILE)

Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:00 am IST

Pay ₹6 lakh compensation to family of boy killed in pothole accident: Bhimale

A boy was killed after a truck allegedly rammed into the motorcycle on which he was travelling with his father and sister on a narrow, pothole-riddled road on August 17. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 10:54 pm IST

Deadline pressure mounts in Chakan as administration steps up ground action

Police officials stepped up enforcement against heavy vehicles parked illegally. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 10:52 pm IST

Green cover in Pune’s central parts stays at 10% despite ₹108 crore spent on parks

The PMC said its garden department has developed 215 parks covering 2,453,573 sq m, or about 2.45 sq km. (HT FILE)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 10:50 pm IST

Malegaon birth certificate row: Court allows ED to question 5 accused in jail

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:20 am IST

India’s research ecosystem must focus on prototypes: Prof Rao

Explaining his 7P framework, Prof. Rao said research often moves from Problems to Papers, Patents and Projects, but the ecosystem must take the cycle further towards Prototypes, Products and Profits to create greater impact. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:20 am IST

Two wanted in armed robbery case held after nearly two years

Pune city police’s Crime Branch Unit 5 on Saturday arrested two men wanted for nearly two years in connection with an armed robbery case registered at Deccan police station. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Woman attacked, robbed of ₹90,000 gold jewellery in Wagholi

Wagholi police have filed a case under Section 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:19 am IST

‘Binda’ finally captured: Leopard suspected in multiple Shirur attacks trapped

Nearly 15 trap cages, 50 camera traps and drones were deployed to track the leopard. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:19 am IST

50 pocket parks planned to address shrinking green spaces

PMC environment department, in collaboration with NSCC and CDSA , plans to develop 50 pocket parks across the city by August 2027. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:18 am IST

Public feedback invited on draft law to regulate pvt coaching classes

School education department on Saturday invited suggestions and objections from citizens on the draft Maharashtra Private Coaching Classes (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2026. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:17 am IST

Maharashtra to set up Marathi language departments in pvt universities, colleges

Maharashtra's higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil said many students from other states come to Maharashtra for education and should have an opportunity to learn Marathi and understand its language and literature.

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 01:51 pm IST

Woman, teen son found dead in Baramati home

The two were taken to Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College and General Hospital in Baramati, where doctors declared them dead on arrival. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:16 am IST

BJP organises full ‘Vande Mataram’ recitation at SPPU event

“The youth will sing the complete Vande Mataram. We sing it by exercising the rights given to us by the Constitution. (HT)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:16 am IST

Maha-Metro denies deliberate service disruption near Rahul Gandhi event

Congress workers accused the BJP-led state government of deliberately stopping the train to discourage people from using the facility to reach the venue. (HT)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:15 am IST

Four-day ban on political activities on COEP campus

The order prohibits political persons from entering the university and hostel premises. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:15 am IST

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Pune: FIR against 60 Youth Congress workers over clash with ABVP

The confrontation escalated, prompting police to rush to the hostel premises and deploy additional personnel. (HT)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:14 am IST

Rahul attacks Modi’s ‘cultural shock’ remark, says India must smash patriarchy

Gandhi also invoked the Manusmriti while speaking about women’s independence, saying its prescriptions placed women under the control of their father, husband and son at different stages of their lives. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:14 am IST

PMC chief directs officials to fast-track road projects, land acquisition in Karvenagar

Ram, along with mayor Manjusha Nagpure, inspected locations, including Matoshri Old Age Home, Shivane-Kharadi road, Rajaram Bridge-Jawalkar Udyan stretch, Sun City-Karvenagar new bridge area (HT)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:13 am IST

146 vehicles, 13 lodges checked in Pune railway station security drive

A total of 17 police officers and 90 personnel, nine RPF officers and 34 personnel, and three PMC officers and 35 staff took part. (HT)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:12 am IST

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