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  Best places near Pune for 1–2 day monsoon trips and weekend escapes

  Travel | August 19, 2025 8:24 IST

  Looking for a quick break? These places near Pune are perfect for a one-day or weekend trip—lush hills, forts, lakes and monsoon magic await.

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  10 killed, 25 others injured as pick-up van plunges off road in Pune's hilly terrain

  Maharashtra | August 11, 2025 23:41 IST

  According to preliminary information, the driver lost control, causing the pick-up van, carrying 30 to 35 passengers, most of them women and children, to veer off the road and plunge 25 to 30 feet.

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  Violent clashes in Pune's Daund-Yavat after objectionable post on iconic figure, Police take control

  Maharashtra | August 01, 2025 18:52 IST

  Violence erupted in Pune’s Daund-Yavat area over an alleged statue insult, leading to clashes, arson, and police action after a viral social media post.

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  PMRDA’s bold move to transform commute: 50 km cement road along Metro Line 3 in the works

  Business | July 29, 2025 15:51 IST

  The road project spans a total of 50 kilometers—25 kilometers in each direction—and is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance overall infrastructure.

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  Lumpy skin disease outbreak in Pune: District authorities launch aggressive containment drive

  Maharashtra | July 25, 2025 6:40 IST

  Lumpy skin disease outbreak in Pune: Pune district, home to a cattle population of 8.46 lakh, has made significant progress in its 2025–26 vaccination campaign against Lumpy skin disease.

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  Maharashtra govt officer accuses husband of installing spy cameras in bedroom, probe launched

  Maharashtra | July 23, 2025 10:09 IST

  The 31-year-old woman alleged her husband, also a government employee, had installed cameras in the bathroom, too, the police said on Tuesday. A probe has been launched on the basis of the complaint, the police said.

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  Non-cognizable case against Pune woman who lodged false rape complaint

  Maharashtra | July 22, 2025 12:45 IST

  A Pune IT professional faces legal action after police uncovered her fabricated rape complaint, exposing serious discrepancies and a false claim.

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  Maharashtra: Bank manager dies by suicide in Pune while serving notice period

  Maharashtra | July 19, 2025 13:04 IST

  Bank of Baroda's Baramati branch chief manager Shivshankar Mitra died by suicide during his notice period, citing severe work pressure in a note recovered by police.

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  Pune sees 10 bike accidents in 3 hours on slippery road, CCTV footage sparks outrage | Video

  Maharashtra | July 17, 2025 21:36 IST

  At least ten bike accidents occurred within three hours on Pune’s Dehu-Yelwadi Road on Wednesday due to a dangerously slippery patch created by rain-soaked mud from recent pothole repairs. CCTV footage of the crashes has gone viral, sparking public outrage.

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  Central Railway greenlights game-changing semi-high-speed rail link connecting Pune, Shirdi, Nashik

  Business | July 17, 2025 17:24 IST

  The new track will be able to accommodate semi-high-speed trains, which can reach a speed of 200 kmph. The project, once commissioned, will have 24 stations, with 13 primary stops and 11 minor ones.

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  Four new Vande Bharat Express trains for Pune soon: Check route, travel time, ticket fare

  Business | July 17, 2025 12:38 IST

  Pune right now has two operational Vande Bharat Express trains running on the Pune-Kolhapur and Pune-Hubballi routes. With the new four train services, the total number of Vande Bharat trains from Pune will rise to six.

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  Mumbai–Pune Expressway Bypass: 13 km road nears completion, set to open this year - Details

  Business | July 14, 2025 17:50 IST

  Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the under-construction “missing link” project of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway a modern engineering marvel

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  4-year-old girl rescued after getting stuck in third-floor window grill in Pune | Watch video

  Maharashtra | July 08, 2025 17:38 IST

  The incident took place in the Sonawane Building located in Pune's Gujar Nimbalkarwadi area. The dramatic rescue was made possible by the alertness of society residents and a firefighter living in the building.

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  Maharashtra: Elderly couple killed in suspected hit-and-run on Pune-Solapur highway

  Maharashtra | July 06, 2025 23:29 IST

  Maharashtra road accident: The tanker driver immediately fled the scene following the collision. While bystanders and local residents rushed to assist, Pankhabai unfortunately succumbed to her injuries despite efforts to save her. The entire incident was recorded on nearby CCTV cameras.

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  Shocking twist in Pune rape case: Woman says accused her friend, filed complaint out of anger

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 8:39 IST

  The woman has now admitted to filing the complaint “out of anger,” raising serious questions about the veracity of the original claims.

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  Pune woman raped in posh society, accused takes selfie on her phone and writes 'I will be back'

  Maharashtra | July 03, 2025 23:56 IST

  The accused entered the society saying that he is courier boy. As per preliminary information, the woman was alone in her flat as her brother had gone out for some work.

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  Speed limit for heavy vehicles on Mumbai-Pune Expressway's ghat stretch may rise soon | Know details

  Maharashtra | June 22, 2025 14:27 IST

  Authorities are considering increasing the speed limit for heavy vehicles on the steep Bhor Ghat section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway from the current 40 kmph to 45–50 kmph. The proposal comes in response to complaints from transporters who argue the existing limit is impractical.

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  Maharashtra govt orders structural audit of old bridges after Pune collapse

  Maharashtra | June 17, 2025 22:59 IST

  During a high-level meeting held earlier today, officials reviewed the status of aging infrastructure across the state. Following the discussions, the government issued a set of stringent measures.

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  Pune bridge tragedy: Maharashtra chief secretary orders closure of risk-prone tourist spots

  Maharashtra | June 17, 2025 8:17 IST

  In the wake of a tragic bridge collapse in Pune that claimed four lives, Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik on Monday directed officials to temporarily shut down risk-prone tourist spots during the monsoon.

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  Moments before collapse: Pune's Indrayani bridge seen tilting under tourist rush in chilling image

  Maharashtra | June 16, 2025 16:21 IST

  Four persons died and 18 others were seriously injured after a 32-year-old iron pedestrian bridge on the Indrayani river that had been declared unsafe collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Pune's Maval tehsil.