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Man dies after assault over urination; 2 arrested

According to the police, Rahul Kachru Ghewande of Bhumkar Vasti in Wakad was reportedly returning home via an open ground near Chindhaji Bhumkar Chowk on April 10

At around 8.30pm, Ghewande stopped to relieve himself near a spot where the accused were also urinating. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Driver staged Pune bus fire that killed 4 to avenge workplace disputes

Humbardekar, a resident of Warje area, reportedly smuggled benzene into the vehicle a day earlier, placed rags used for toner cleaning inside the vehicle.

When the fire broke out, the driver Janardan Humbardekar had jumped from the bus while it was still in motion. The vehicle proceeded driverless for some 200 metres before it crashed into a tree. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2025 08:39 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Short circuit in minibus may have caused fire: Pune RTO

According to RTO officials, the ill-fated vehicle, a 2015 model, had valid permits, taxes, and insurance at the time of the incident, ruling out any immediate compliance issues

The transport experts have urged the Maharashtra government to establish a vehicle manufacturing quality testing committee—similar to an initiative by the Delhi government—to ensure the safety of commercial and private vehicles (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:48 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Pune minibus accident: ‘Jumped out, moments later bus burst into flames:’ Survivor recounts horror

According to the police, the fire broke out around 7:30 am while 14 employees, and the driver, were travelling in the minibus

Charred remains of a tempo traveller that caught fire while it was ferrying some employees of a company to their office, at Hinjewadi, near Pune, Wednesday. (PTI)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pune minibus fire: Emergency exit door failed to open as staff struggled to jump out

The fire spread so fast that employees who managed to step out couldn’t rescue those who were inside, said a fire brigade official from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

Firefighters later successfully doused the flame, and the bodies were retrieved from the vehicle subsequently. (PTI)

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Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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

Niranjan Hiranandani Group announced a joint development deal of 105 acres with renowned Krisala Developers

The joint development currently launched phase I development spanned across 30 acres of land with a minimum potential of delivering 3 million square feet of real estate spaces. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByNamita Shibad

New flyover, roads to ease traffic in Hinjewadi IT Park

Several infrastructure projects are proposed in Hinjewadi IT Park, with some fast-tracked by MIDC, said officials

A frequent traffic jam at Laxmi Chowk is being addressed by building a four-lane, 720-meter flyover. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2025 06:02 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Infrastructure neglect clouds future of Pune’s Hinjewadi IT park

Hinjewadi's IT Park in Pune faces severe infrastructure issues, impacting over 500,000 employees, as locals hope new leaders will address long-standing problems.

Internal roads are in disrepair, traffic congestion is a nightmare, and our towers face severe water shortages, forcing societies to spend lakhs on tankers. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMRDA acts against unauthorised construction in Hinjewadi, Manjri

The case was lodged at the Hinjewadi Police Station on Tuesday against Srikant Bhanudas Navale of Hinjewadi for unauthorised construction at survey number 258/1/3 in Hinjewadi, Mulshi; and Dipali Vijay Vadale of Hadapsar for illegal construction at survey number 153 in Manjri, Haveli

The accused faced legal action after it failed to comply with notices sent to stop the illegal activity. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Within weeks, Microsoft buys another 16.4-acre plot in Pune, pays ₹453 crore

The acquisitions seem to be part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its data centre operations

Within weeks of Microsoft acquiring a land parcel in Pune’s Hinjewadi, the company has purchased another nearly 16.4 acres in the same area for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>453 crore. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Updated on Sep 14, 2024 10:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Within weeks, Microsoft buys second plot in Pune

Within weeks of Microsoft acquiring a land parcel in Pune’s Hinjewadi, the company has purchased another nearly 16.4 acres in the same area for ₹453 crore

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Updated on Sep 14, 2024 07:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HIA demands permanent solution for traffic chaos in Pune’s Hinjewadi area

In a meeting held Wednesday with PMRDA chief engineer Rinaj Pathan, HIA officials urged the authorities to take long-term measures with representatives from the PITCMRL in attendance. At the same time, the PMRDA assured HIA members that both short-term and long-term solutions are in the works

Hinjewadi continues to grapple with traffic congestion, deteriorating roads, and persistent waterlogging. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 13, 2024 06:52 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Microsoft expands footprint in India with 16.4-acre land acquisition in Pune

Microsoft's Indian subsidiary finalised the deal on August 20, paying a stamp duty of ₹31.18 crore and a registration fee of ₹30,000

The American technology giant Microsoft has made another significant land purchase in Pune.(Reuters)

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Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:39 AM IST

ByAteeq Shaikh

Labourer dies of fall; contractor, supervisor booked

The incident took place at the site of D building of 32, Pinewood Drive building phase 3, Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, between 11 am and 11.30 am on July 30

The deceased, identified as Usman Sheikh, 20, died of head injuries. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 06:24 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Two booked for running illegal hookah parlour in Hinjewadi

Two booked for running illegal hookah parlour 'Theka Hotel' in Hinjewadi; seized material worth ₹24,198. Police step up action against sale of hookah without permission.

After the Porsche car accident, Pune police have stepped up action against the sale of hookah or other tobacco products without any valid permissions. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 10, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

PMRDA initiate action to file police complaints against illegal hoardings

After the recent hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, the district collector issued orders to the PMRDA, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and other municipal councils to take action against illegal hoardings

Rules mandate that the PMRDA remove illegal hoardings and file police complaints. However, the PMRDA had not yet initiated action against the illegal hoardings as it did not get permission from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to open tenders and give work orders to demolish the illegal hoardings despite repeated requests. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 25, 2024 07:40 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Three coaches of Pune Metro line 3 to arrive in city by end-May

Three coaches of PMRDA’s Metro line 3 from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar are expected to arrive in Pune by end of May

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Updated on May 21, 2024 08:14 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Residents hold silent march against Mula River pollution

The residents repeatedly demanded that the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) clean the water in Mula River. However, the problem continues even today, claim residents

Residents of Blue Ridge township in Hinjewadi, on Saturday, participated in a silent march to protest pollution at the Mula river. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

PMRDA to lease out prime land in Shivajinagar to raise funds for Pune Metro line 3

PMRDA to lease out prime land in Shivajinagar for Pune Metro line 3, expected to raise over ₹500 crore. State govt provided land instead of direct financial assistance.

The PMRDA is working on Pune Metro line 3; a 23.3 km route from Mann village through Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2024 07:44 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

IT professional drowns in Pavana dam

Over the weekend, Upadhayay and his three friends went to Lonavla and ventured into dam waters on Sunday at around 1.30 pm

Immediately after the incident, a team of local police, along with a local trekkers group rushed to the spot and initiated a search operation. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Feb 26, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pimpri-Chinchwad police bust fake currency racket, 3 held

Police said on Friday they got a tip-off about the transportation of counterfeit Indian currency notes from the Hinjewadi area Police got a tip-off about fake currency notes from Hinjewadi

Accordingly, police laid the trap on Man -Hinjewadi road and found three individuals were halted at Bodkewadi Phata. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Feb 18, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Pimpri-Chinchwad police revive ‘Buddy Cop’ initiative following murder of woman techie

The “Buddy Cop” initiative is a community policing programme designed for better communication and collaboration between police departments and the local community

The programme involves assigning police officers as “buddy cops” to establish direct lines of communication with residents, creating a sense of trust and familiarity (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jan 31, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

MSEDCL chalks plan to tackle power issues in Pune, PCMC industrial areas

The MSEDCL has prepared a plan to enhance infrastructure in both the MIDC as well as residential areas

The MSEDCL has allocated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>29.21 crore for the Ramtekdi, Akurdi, Bhosari, Talwade, and Hinjewadi industrial areas whereas it has allocated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15.49 crore for the Chakan MIDC area alone. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2023 05:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

History sheeter woman booked under extortion charges

Hinjewadi police identified the accused as Prabhavati Wadkar (50), and she has been booked for allegedly extorting ₹40,000 from vegetable vendors operating in the locality

The victims claim that the accused threatened them, asserting her local influence and demanding a monthly payment for them to continue their business in the area. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Dec 03, 2023 10:15 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PMRDA casts 5,000th segment of Pune Metro Line 3

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has taken up the 23.203-km metro line project on public private partnership

The 5,000th segment of Pune Metro Line 3, connecting the IT hub of Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, was cast on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2023 05:46 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Youth dies of cardiac arrest during procession in Hinjewadi

Locals rushed him to a hospital nearby and considering the serious situation doctors advised admitting him to Aundh Hospital

According to Hinjewadi Police, Sakhare was facing heart issues and doctors had advised him for treatment, which he ignored. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 28, 2023 06:18 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

46 per cent work of Pune Metro Line 3 complete

The Pune Metro Line 3 project, connecting Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar, is 46% complete with 715 out of 923 planned pillars installed. The project is being implemented through public-private partnerships and is expected to be completed and operational by March 2025.

The 715th pillar of the metro was installed on Ganeshkhind Road near Krishi Mahavidyalaya Chowk recently. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 19, 2023 11:37 PM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Three arrested for abducting minor, demanding ₹30L ransom

According to preliminary investigations, the suspects, who had been monitoring the movements of the teenager, executed the plan intending to extract a hefty ransom from his family

The family promptly reported the incident to the Pimpri Chinchwad police, who initiated a comprehensive investigation into the matter. (REPRESENTATIONAL PIC)

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 11:36 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Prostitution den busted in Pune

The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Pimpri-Chinchwad police busted a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a massage centre in Pune’s Hinjewadi

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Updated on Jun 23, 2023 11:06 PM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

Smart signal to monitor traffic in Hinjewadi

The smart signal captures real-time data, and continuously monitors the flow of vehicles, pedestrian activity, and other essential factors that influence traffic patterns

Smart signal installed at Vinode Vasti in Hinjewadi. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 10:01 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

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According to the police, Rahul Kachru Ghewande of Bhumkar Vasti in Wakad was reportedly returning home via an open ground near Chindhaji Bhumkar Chowk on April 10

Humbardekar, a resident of Warje area, reportedly smuggled benzene into the vehicle a day earlier, placed rags used for toner cleaning inside the vehicle.

According to RTO officials, the ill-fated vehicle, a 2015 model, had valid permits, taxes, and insurance at the time of the incident, ruling out any immediate compliance issues

According to the police, the fire broke out around 7:30 am while 14 employees, and the driver, were travelling in the minibus

The fire spread so fast that employees who managed to step out couldn’t rescue those who were inside, said a fire brigade official from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

Niranjan Hiranandani Group announced a joint development deal of 105 acres with renowned Krisala Developers

Several infrastructure projects are proposed in Hinjewadi IT Park, with some fast-tracked by MIDC, said officials

Hinjewadi's IT Park in Pune faces severe infrastructure issues, impacting over 500,000 employees, as locals hope new leaders will address long-standing problems.

The case was lodged at the Hinjewadi Police Station on Tuesday against Srikant Bhanudas Navale of Hinjewadi for unauthorised construction at survey number 258/1/3 in Hinjewadi, Mulshi; and Dipali Vijay Vadale of Hadapsar for illegal construction at survey number 153 in Manjri, Haveli

The acquisitions seem to be part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its data centre operations

Within weeks of Microsoft acquiring a land parcel in Pune’s Hinjewadi, the company has purchased another nearly 16.4 acres in the same area for ₹453 crore

In a meeting held Wednesday with PMRDA chief engineer Rinaj Pathan, HIA officials urged the authorities to take long-term measures with representatives from the PITCMRL in attendance. At the same time, the PMRDA assured HIA members that both short-term and long-term solutions are in the works

Microsoft's Indian subsidiary finalised the deal on August 20, paying a stamp duty of ₹31.18 crore and a registration fee of ₹30,000

The incident took place at the site of D building of 32, Pinewood Drive building phase 3, Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, between 11 am and 11.30 am on July 30

Two booked for running illegal hookah parlour 'Theka Hotel' in Hinjewadi; seized material worth ₹24,198. Police step up action against sale of hookah without permission.

After the recent hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, the district collector issued orders to the PMRDA, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and other municipal councils to take action against illegal hoardings

Three coaches of PMRDA’s Metro line 3 from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar are expected to arrive in Pune by end of May

The residents repeatedly demanded that the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) clean the water in Mula River. However, the problem continues even today, claim residents

PMRDA to lease out prime land in Shivajinagar for Pune Metro line 3, expected to raise over ₹500 crore. State govt provided land instead of direct financial assistance.

Over the weekend, Upadhayay and his three friends went to Lonavla and ventured into dam waters on Sunday at around 1.30 pm

Police said on Friday they got a tip-off about the transportation of counterfeit Indian currency notes from the Hinjewadi area Police got a tip-off about fake currency notes from Hinjewadi

The “Buddy Cop” initiative is a community policing programme designed for better communication and collaboration between police departments and the local community

The MSEDCL has prepared a plan to enhance infrastructure in both the MIDC as well as residential areas

Hinjewadi police identified the accused as Prabhavati Wadkar (50), and she has been booked for allegedly extorting ₹40,000 from vegetable vendors operating in the locality

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has taken up the 23.203-km metro line project on public private partnership

Locals rushed him to a hospital nearby and considering the serious situation doctors advised admitting him to Aundh Hospital

The Pune Metro Line 3 project, connecting Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar, is 46% complete with 715 out of 923 planned pillars installed. The project is being implemented through public-private partnerships and is expected to be completed and operational by March 2025.

According to preliminary investigations, the suspects, who had been monitoring the movements of the teenager, executed the plan intending to extract a hefty ransom from his family

The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Pimpri-Chinchwad police busted a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a massage centre in Pune’s Hinjewadi

The smart signal captures real-time data, and continuously monitors the flow of vehicles, pedestrian activity, and other essential factors that influence traffic patterns

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