Vice Admiral Anil Jaggi (in white), the commandant of NDA along with officers at the newly set up drone training centre Pune: The National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, has set up a drone training lab to provide cadets with exposure to emerging unmanned technologies and their application.The facility was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Anil Jaggi,…
Pune: Conservation work at the Great Chaitya in Karla Caves has revealed a hidden cavity beneath the base of its iconic Lion Pillar, prompting the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake structural stabilisation to protect the nearly 2,000-year-old monument from possible future damage.The cavity has left the rock beneath part of the pillar’s base…
Ketan’s family members and society residents gathered to pay tribute to him and seek strict action against those accused in the case, which is currently being investigated by police. PUNE: “We want death sentence for killers,” said the family of 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal as they joined a candlelight march in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Saturday, demanding justice…
Ex-sergeant Dattatreyulu, who retired from the IAF in 1984, was diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease featuring nearly 90% blockages in his arteries. Pune: A 78-year-old Indian Air Force (IAF) veteran has got a new lease of life after doctors at the Army Institute of Cardiothoracic Sciences (AICTS) successfully performed a rare and highly complex…
The govt cites broad scope and complexity of the subject, says more time needed to prepare a comprehensive report with well-considered recommendations Pune: Child rights activists and digital policy experts have questioned the Maharashtra govt’s decision to grant a six-month extension to a state-appointed task force examining social media use among minors, arguing that the…
University and College Tribunal, SPPU Pune: The Bombay high court’s Kolhapur bench has directed the HC registrar general to appoint a judicial officer for a physical inspection of the University and College (U&C) Tribunal, Pune, to ascertain the existing amenities and facilities and submit a report in a sealed envelope by the next hearing on…
Pune: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) of India has granted approval for Maharashtra’s first leopard safari park to be established in Junnar tehsil of Pune district, a significant move towards wildlife conservation.The project, proposed by the Junnar forest division and pending clearance for more than a year, will come up at Ambegaon village, around 120…
Pune: Befriending a “woman” on a dating application and following her instructions to invest in forex trading proved costly for a retired HR consultant (48) from Bavdhan.The complainant was allegedly cheated of Rs88.19 lakh by online fraudsters.According to the Pimpri Chinchwad cyber police, the fraud took place between June 2025 and June 2026. The police…
Pune: Commuters across various parts of the city are raising safety concerns over widespread streetlight failures, which have made night-time travel increasingly hazardous. Many have observed that lights remain off even in areas where major infrastructure work is underway, making it increasingly difficult for bikers and walkers to navigate the roads.The primary grievances raised by…
Kedarnath is high on the list for young people Pune: Goa or Kedarnath? For 27-year-old Katraj resident Sudhandhu Mehta, the Himalayan shrine is first choice and an Oct trip there is non-negotiable. It will be his second visit in as many years. While his friends are planning a beach getaway around the same time, Mehta…
