Worker killed, another seriously injured as soil mound collapses on Pune-Solapur highway

A 25-year-old worker was killed and a 30-year-old colleague critically injured Friday when a mound of soil, gravel and debris collapsed at a service-road construction site near Rajwadi village on the Pune-Solapur highway in Indapur taluka. Rescuers took both to hospital; police registered an accidental-death case, while officials promised a detailed inquiry and strict action.

Jahangirpuri: Man sets his house ablaze, firefighter injured in rescue operation

A 30-year-old man allegedly set his parents’ home ablaze in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on Friday, triggering an LPG-cylinder explosion that severely injured a firefighter, who suffered 25% burns and was admitted to AIIMS. The suspect, reportedly intoxicated, was booked for mischief by fire; his mother and he escaped safely. Three fire tenders responded as authorities investigate.

No evidence of black magic: Court quashes case against former Lilavati trustees

Mumbai sessions court set aside proceedings against three former Lilavati trust trustees, finding eight pots buried beneath an office floor did not establish a black-magic offence or connect them to it. Court cited no expert confirmation of human remains, burial date or roles. Allegations surfaced amid a trust dispute after incumbents took control in 2023.

Three of family killed in hit-and-run in Shirur taluka

Three Amble relatives—a 61-year-old grandmother and children aged 13 and 11—were killed when a speeding truck struck them as they returned late Thursday; a 42-year-old woman was seriously injured. The crash occurred on Nhavare-Shirur road in Shirur taluka. Police identified the truck after its driver fled. The pedestrians had attended Kirtan during the village’s annual Akhand Harinam Saptah.

5 months after boy’s electrocution, coach and principal booked

Police filed negligence charges against a Kho Kho coach and school principal nearly five months after 14-year-old Dadasaheb Edke was electrocuted near his Kamothe school; his father says the coach assigned him to install a halogen light without safety precautions. Edke collapsed after touching a tree-mounted bulb on May 30; the FIR followed an inquiry.

2 held with hydroponic cannabis worth ₹66.36L in Andheri

Two men from Satara were arrested in Andheri East after police allegedly recovered 1.896 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth ₹66.36 lakh, reportedly brought to Mumbai for sale. MIDC police and the Anti-Narcotics Squad intercepted Omkar Pawar, 28, and Piyush Ghongade, 22, near J K Industrial Estate on Thursday evening. A case was registered under the NDPS Act.

25-year-old man, missing for 4 days, found dead inside car near Sarasbaug

A 25-year-old man missing since October 26 was found dead in a car near Sarasbaug on Friday, prompting a police investigation. Shubhrat Bansode’s body was discovered after reports of a foul smell; medicines were recovered, but no visible injuries were found. Last seen in Hadapsar, he had been reported missing by his family to police.

Ajay Devgn challenges FDA notice in HC over Vimal Pan masala endorsement

Ajay Devgn has approached Bombay High Court challenging Maharashtra FDA’s notice over his Vimal Elaichi endorsement, as the regulator alleges surrogate advertising for prohibited pan masala and demands promotions stop. Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff deny endorsing pan masala; all three face adjudication and fines of up to ₹10 lakh. The FDA issued notices under food-safety law.

Rain cools down Gurugram, but waterlogging disrupts traffic

Overnight rain improved Gurugram’s air quality, lowering AQI from 243 (poor) to 73 (satisfactory) by Friday evening, but waterlogging and traffic disrupted commuters. Roads hit included Sector 102/102A, Sohna Road and Sector 69, where residents cited recurring drainage and road-quality problems. Gurugram received 30.5mm rain; Pataudi recorded 80mm, and the IMD issued an orange alert.

Ludhiana DC sets strict rules to curb illegal mining

Ludhiana has ordered mines closed until safety certification, threatening legal action for unauthorised excavation or transport. Only registered, numbered, GPS-tracked tippers with covered loads may operate; overloaded vehicles get no Form J or weighbridge slips, and site engineers face accountability. Mining is limited to approved zones and daylight, with post-sunset road clearance, under directives issued at Friday’s review.

Gurugram DC orders safety upgrades at 21 accident prone spots

Gurugram will strengthen safety measures at 21 accident black spots and high-risk sites, as Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh ordered improved signs, markings, lighting and pedestrian access, and warned against advertisements on road signboards. Officials reviewed enforcement, school-bus safeguards and plans for 17 safer pedestrian crossings; the district’s Zero Fatality initiative is guiding these site-specific improvements.

Three arrested for robbing CSC centre owner of ₹50,000, mobile phone at knifepoint in Gurugram

Three men were arrested Thursday for allegedly robbing a common service centre owner of ₹50,000 and a mobile phone at knifepoint in Gurugram’s Sheetla Colony, police said. The accused reportedly used a charger request to return to the shop, with two men threatening the owner while a third kept watch. Police said two had prior records; recovery efforts continue.

GMDA asks DLF to makeover Golf Course road into ‘iconic road’

GMDA has directed DLF to upgrade an 8km stretch of Golf Course Road into an “iconic” corridor, with resurfacing, better lighting, wider pedestrian facilities, clearer markings and signage, and improved accessibility. Work has begun under Haryana’s 30-day challenge to improve 100 Gurugram roads by November 7. Jointly developed by DLF and HSVP, the road opened in 2018.

Making of a tech-sovereign India

India must build technological and AI self-reliance, argues Open Innovation Network representative Venkatesh Hariharan, because sanctions and export controls have shown how quickly foreign firms can cut access. Despite far lower AI investment than the US and China, India can leverage open-source software and millions of developers, echoing past drives toward self-sufficiency in food and nuclear technology.

Building a life in Gurugram’s diverse, evolving landscape

Entrepreneur Abhishek Trehan says Gurugram has become a self-sufficient, cosmopolitan city, but its next phase must pair commercial and residential growth with reliable civic services and more sports, wellness and community spaces. Since joining his family’s business in 2005, he has valued the city’s infrastructure, food and leisure options, and believes thoughtful design should improve life.

HC says official misused former Chief Justice’s name to stall Nashik temple trust appointments

Bombay High Court quashed the order halting five trustee appointments to Nashik’s Saptashrung Devi trust, finding a Chief Justice’s aide had invoked his name without evidence of approval; judges called her conduct gross impropriety that could amount to serious misconduct. It overturned the court’s stay. Dispute followed March 2026 interviews; Maharashtra abolished the Officer post.

Man with eight criminal cases arrested with associate, five illegal pistols seized in Gurugram

Gurugram police arrested history-sheeter Deepak, 27, and associate Rahul, 28, in Bajghera, seizing five illegal pistols, 11 magazines and a car, officials said Friday. Deepak allegedly bought weapons worth ₹3 lakh in Madhya Pradesh to form a gang and target people over financial disputes; he faces eight cases, including murder, and was released on bail in December 2025 after years in jail.

TRAI wants telcos to report serious AI failures to the regulator

TRAI proposes holding telecom operators accountable for AI failures, including systems bought from vendors, and requiring reports of serious incidents. The draft also mandates board-approved AI policies, governance committees, system inventories, supplier safeguards and pre-deployment testing. Stakeholders may comment by November 27, as India awaits wider AI rules and has no dedicated AI law.

To tackle festive season rush: Four special trains to ply from Ludhiana to Bihar, Kolkata

Northern Railway will operate special trains on four Ludhiana routes—to Saharsa, Darbhanga, Gaya and Kolkata—from November 6 to 13, easing festive travel. Saharsa and Darbhanga services will make three trips each, while Gaya and Kolkata receive one apiece. Officials cite holiday demand and urge passengers to use the added trains for convenient travel.

SC seeks stricter action on live-streamed court clips

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to establish strict enforcement against commercial misuse of clips from live-streamed proceedings, citing breaches of its ban on unauthorised extraction and circulation. MeitY must incorporate safeguards into a proposed policy after reviewing high courts’ responses. An interim order exempts recognised news reporting, while requiring permission for other use.

Bits and Bytes: Know about startup, business news in Pune

India’s clean-tech, agriculture and manufacturing sectors advanced this week as ISIA held its 28th Pune workshop, WOTR launched ProRISE-II for drought-prone Maharashtra farmers, and Logitech began local production. ISIA brought together over 60 Indian companies and seven Swedish firms; ProRISE-II targets resilience, incomes and market access, building on support for 11,800 farmers. MOTOTECH 2026 opened in Chinchwad, focusing on next-generation mobility.

5 farmers injured as cops lathi charge to disburse protesters blocking Samruddhi Hwy

Police lathi-charged farmers and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers blocking the Samruddhi Expressway near Vanoja, Washim, Friday, injuring five and halting traffic for over an hour. Protesters sought ₹1 lakh per hectare, crop-loss compensation and pending insurance payments, rejecting ₹5,000 advance relief. Authorities had barred the protest; MLA Nitin Deshmukh and 70 supporters were detained, then released.

Rafale Marine carries out first landing, take-off from INS Vikrant

India’s Rafale Marine fighter has landed on and taken off from INS Vikrant for the first time, marking a milestone in trials ahead of naval induction, officials said. French pilots tested the jet at a Goa shore facility. India ordered 26 aircraft in 2025, with deliveries due from 2029 to 2031; Vikrant flies Russian-origin MiG-29K fighters.

Ludhiana: Over 300 shuttlers vie for glory as state c’ship begins

More than 300 players are competing for top honours at the four-day Punjab State Junior (U-19) and Senior Badminton Championship, which began Friday at Ludhiana’s Shastri Badminton Hall and runs until November 2. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain inaugurated the tournament, where Manavdeep Singh beat Lokesh in a men’s singles match. Ludhiana’s badminton association organised the event.

Intimacy cannot be called rape after relationship ends : SC

The Supreme Court ruled consensual sex cannot later become rape because a relationship ends, warning against criminal law being used for revenge. It discharged a man accused by his partner after their seven-year relationship; she complained eight years later, claiming she believed she was his wife. The court stressed that genuine assault claims must still be pursued.

Ludhiana: 27-year-old bizman charred to death at garment shop

Garment shop owner Sahil Sabharwal, 27, died when fire engulfed his family’s Pulkit Fashion store in Ludhiana’s Field Ganj market Friday, as illegally stored firecrackers exploded and trapped him upstairs. Authorities are investigating a suspected inverter short circuit and unauthorised cracker storage, while a magisterial inquiry examines safety compliance. Narrow lanes hampered firefighters’ three-hour rescue.

Ludhiana: Chief sewadar orchestrated attack to get security, say cops; aide held

Police say Gurdwara Sri Gopalsar Sahib’s chief sewadar, Baba Amarjit Singh, orchestrated a shooting to obtain protection; his aide, Sandeep Singh, was arrested, while the sewadar remains at large. Investigators say Sandeep fired twice, left a threat letter and fled by motorcycle. Police recovered a pistol and say the attack is unrelated to a gurdwara shooting.

Woman detained for vandalising Ambedkar statue enclosure at Jalandhar Bypass: Cops

Police detained a woman after CCTV captured her damaging the glass enclosure around Dr BR Ambedkar’s statue at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk on Friday, the memorial’s third attack in four months; the statue was unharmed. Protesters blocked traffic for 20 minutes, blaming authorities; cameras installed after earlier attacks helped identify her. FIR filed; investigation remains underway.

Veteran Pune cardiologist Dr Shirish Hiremath dies at 75

Renowned cardiologist Dr Shirish Hiremath, 75, died at his Sopan Baug residence Thursday night after a prolonged illness and years-long battle with cancer. A former president of the Cardiological Society of India, he spent four decades advancing interventional cardiology, specializing in angiography and angioplasty. At Ruby Hall Clinic, he helped grow cardiology services and was admired for compassionate patient care.

Despite political differences, Maha expects leaders to come together; says Fadnavis after attending prog with Thackeray cousins

Fadnavis said Maharashtra expects political rivals to meet at cultural events, after sharing a stage with Uddhav and Raj Thackeray at a book launch despite ideological differences. The book documents 75 cartoonists’ contributions over a century. He added that state transport agencies may need 50,000 EVs in three years, supporting Maharashtra’s growing manufacturing and green-energy sectors.