​Maharashtra security bill passed: Up to 7 yrs in jail, Rs 5L fine for violations 

​ Imprisonment of up to seven years, a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh, and classification of offences registered under it as cognisable and non-bailable are key features of…

​Pune: Major Khadki station block to disrupt train services on July 13 

​ The Central Railway’s Pune Division will carry out major infrastructure work at Khadki Railway Station on Sunday, July 13, to facilitate the provision of a new platform.  The official…

​Mumbai weather updates: Partly cloudy skies, light rain likely today 

​ The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted partly cloudy skies with intermittent light rainfall across Mumbai and its suburbs today. Brief spells of rain are expected throughout the day…

​Mumbai rains: Water stock in city’s seven reservoirs rises to 74.47 per cent 

​ The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock…

​Mumbai: Class 10 student dies while retrieving shuttlecock from society premises 

​ In a heart-wrenching incident in Mumbai’s Naigaon area, a 10th-grade student died after being electrocuted while retrieving a shuttlecock. It has been reported that the student was trying to…

How Old Monk Became One Of India’s Most Beloved Rum And Why It Still Reigns

On World Rum Day, let’s explore the rich history and enduring legacy of Old Monk. Here’s why this 71-year-old spirit still rules the shelf.

​Canteen worker assault: Devendra Fadnavis, his junior minister differ on stance 

​ Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also heads the Home Department, seems to differ with his junior minister over the issue of police action against Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA…

​Deshpande joins Indira Gandhi, JRD Tata on UN honour roll for women`s rights 

​ In a rare and prestigious honour, Varsha Deshpande — a grass roots crusader for women’s rights and gender justice — has joined the exalted ranks of Indira Gandhi and…

​Pune, the pothole city: Where roads are a daily obstacle course 

​ The daily commute between Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad has turned into a relentless endurance test. Cratered highways, jam-packed service lanes, and failed promises have sparked public outrage, forcing the Pimpri-Chinchwad…

​Mumbai: Campion School to welcome girls for the first time in 83 years 

​ For the first time in its 83-year history, Campion School is set to go co-ed from Monday (July 14). The former boys’ school will see young girls stepping in,…