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Pune RTO plans alphanumeric vehicle registration series

Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:46 am IST
Automobiles - Cars - Highway - Mumbai-Pune Expressway - HT Photo by Hemant Padalkar 06-04-2007
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70-year-old driver, expired licence, unfit truck: RTO report reveals deadly negligence

70-year-old driver, expired licence, unfit truck: RTO report reveals deadly negligence
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:42 am IST

Three interstate gang members held for targeting parked luxury cars

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Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:35 am IST

Ram temple trust treasurer rules out resignation, blames SBI for lapses

Ayodhya, Jan 15 (ANI): A view of the 'golden door' Is being installed at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday. This door is about 12 feet high and 8 feet wide. 13 more doors will be installed in the coming 3 days. These doors are being installed on the upper floor of the sanctum sanctorum. A total of 46 doors will be installed in the Ram temple, out of which 42 will be coated with 100 kg gold. (ANI Photo) (Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Tr)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:32 am IST

FDA suspends licence of Pune’s Metro Blood Bank; 10 district blood centres face action

FDA suspends licence of Pune’s Metro Blood Bank; 10 district blood centres face action
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:29 am IST

Kurulkar espionage case: Court opens sealed electronic devices; first panch witness examined

Pune, May 05 (ANI): (File Photo) Pradeep Kurulkar, Director of the Research & Development Establishment (Engineers), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has been arrested on charges of allegedly providing crucial information to a Pakistani intelligence operative, on Friday. (ANI Photo) (IDU Twitter)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:26 am IST

Moshi tragedy: Company, two PCMC engineers submit replies

The civic administration will examine the replies before deciding on further action. The notices were issued after a garbage mound collapsed onto the administrative building of the waste-to-energy project, trapping 23 people. (PTI)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:25 am IST

First arrest in Moshi tragedy: Project head held by police

Moshi: An earth-mover removes debris at the site after a three-storey administrative building of a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant run by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation collapsed when an adjacent mound of garbage fell onto the structure like a landslide, in Pune district, Maharashtra, Saturday, July 11, 2026. The death toll has risen to eight while 14 of the estimated 23 persons stuck inside have been rescued in this incident, a senior official said. (PTI Photo)(PTI07_11_2026_000601B) (PTI)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:23 am IST

Heavy rain raises turbidity in raw water supply; PMC issues advisory

It has become difficult to bring turbidity levels completely under control during the treatment process said the officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 10:53 pm IST

Pimpri-Chinchwad traffic police collect 40.83 crore in fines in six months

According to data released by the Traffic Branch, fines totalling 40,83,29,900 were imposed for offences including overspeeding, signal jumping, helmet and seat belt violations. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 10:52 pm IST

Bombay HC revives cheating probe in land dispute involving 78-year-old widow

Talera claimed that three plots, No. 55, 56 and 69 in Survey No. 51/1 at Wadgaonsheri, were allotted to her in a 1992 family partition after she paid 75,000 to her sister-in-law. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 10:50 pm IST

Pune water cuts suspended till July 22

Accordingly, the city will continue to receive uninterrupted water supply till July 22. (HT)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 10:48 pm IST

Local goons harass woman tourist in Igatpuri, chase family for 20 km on Mumbai-Nashik highway

According to the police, the confrontation escalated when another group of locals allegedly joined in, assaulted the family and pursued them in a car and on a two-wheeler. (HT)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Daund woman’s organ donation gives new lease of life to four patients

Bhopal, Inndia - Nov 18, 2016: Liver being transplanted from MY hospital Indore to Siddhanta Red Cross Superspeciality Hospital, where the organ is scheduled to be transplanted to a patient. This is the first liver transplant in the state. The 42-year-old donor was declared brain dead by MY Hospital doctors on Thursday afternoon, after which he was shifted to CHL hospital for organ retrieval.(Photo by Chandresh Mathur)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:59 am IST

For the first time, BBPPDR system is deployed at Ashadhi wari

For the first time, BBPPDR system is deployed at Ashadhi wari
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:53 am IST

3 women warkaris killed, 7 injured in palkhi truck hit

3 women warkaris killed, 7 injured in palkhi truck hit
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:44 am IST

From 11 surgeries to the English Channel: Geeta’s unstoppable journey

Geeta’s love for swimming started almost as soon as she learned to walk. Encouraged by her father, Mahesh Malusare, a farmer, she entered the water at the age of two and began formal training a year later. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:33 am IST

Punawale tragedy renews concerns over PMPML’s accident record

According to officials, contract-operated buses account for a majority of fatal accidents as they constitute a substantial portion of the PMPML fleet. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:31 am IST

Burglars drill hole in wall of shop’s toilet, decamp with jewellery & cash worth crores

According to the police, the accused drilled a hole measuring around one-and-a-half feet in diameter in the wall of the shop’s toilet through which they then entered the shop, thus minimising noise and bypassing the main entrance and other security measures. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:30 am IST

Truck driver arrested for running over man

According to the police, the incident took place between 2.30 am and 3 am on July 12 on the Hadapsar–Saswad Road. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:28 am IST

NCSK, NCSC seek reports on Moshi garbage tragedy, order inquiries

The Commission has directed the district collector to investigate the incident and furnish details, including the police station concerned, nature of the offence, names and addresses of the victims, names of the accused, details of the FIR, (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:27 am IST

Moshi tragedy: PCMC relieves 2 engineers of key responsibilities

Both officials have been asked to submit written explanations with supporting documents by 5 pm on July 15. (PTI)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:27 am IST

State forms high-level technical panel to probe Moshi tragedy

The government has empowered the panel to summon officials, contractors, project management consultants and experts, record their statements, and examine files, contracts, technical approvals, CCTV footage, drone survey reports and other digital records. (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:26 am IST

PCMC issues show-cause notice to contractor over Moshi tragedy

According to the notice, Antony Lara was responsible for scientific waste management, operation and maintenance of the project, and compliance with contractual obligations, safety protocols and environmental norms. (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:24 am IST

Deccan Queen’s heritage dining car back on track

The Deccan Queen is regarded as the only train in India that offers passengers a dedicated dining car where they can sit and enjoy freshly prepared meals in a restaurant-like ambience while the train is in motion. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:50 am IST

Railway passengers raise food safety concerns at Pune station

Responding to the complaints, Hemant Kumar Behera, spokesperson, Pune railway division, said that the railway administration carries out regular inspections of food stalls operating inside the station to ensure compliance with hygiene and quality standards. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:49 am IST

PCMC to issue notice to contractor, environment dept over Moshi tragedy

Additional municipal commissioners Kuldeep Jangam, Trupti Sandbhor and Vikrant Bagade, Joint Commissioner Manoj Lonkar and senior officials from various departments attended the meeting. (PTI)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:44 am IST

PCMC announces 10 lakh compensation for kin of each Moshi victim

Chairing a meeting of senior civic officials on Saturday, Suryawanshi directed the administration to immediately complete the process of disbursing compensation to the deceased’s next of kin. (HT)
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 08:44 am IST

Last missing person found dead as 84-hour Moshi rescue op ends; death toll rises to nine

He was rushed to Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital (YCMH) where doctors declared him dead. (HT)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:41 am IST

Monday Musings: Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA drive sends strong message to violators

Mumbai, India - July 3, 2026: Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), during Monsson Assembly Session at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, India, on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 03:00 pm IST