Pimpri Chinchwad police report highest-ever illegal firearm seizures & a 75% jump in cybercrime arrests for 2025. Rape cases see 15% increase. Commissioner Choubey details enforcement results.
Pimpri Chinchwad police launch 'PC City Shield', a geo-app mapping criminal homes & anti-eve teasing patrols. Commissioner Choubey details 2025 crime stats & election security plans.
2026 will be a pivotal year for global democracy with major elections in India, the US, France, Brazil, and others. Explore the key political battles shaping the world order.
PCMC elections on Jan 15 see a record 7 former mayors contesting, alongside sons of political dynasties. Key battles unfold in Prabhags as analysts predict a tough fight.
Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections witness a unique trend with six husband-wife pairs contesting across parties. Couples campaign jointly to secure each other's victory. Explore the strategy and personal stories.
Three men on a motorcycle robbed an electrician and others of cash and a phone worth ₹50,000 in Pune's Chinchwad. Police are investigating based on descriptions provided by the victims. Read for details.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar challenges BJP to show Rs 40,000 crore development works in Pimpri-Chinchwad. BJP's Bawankule counters with Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam reminder. Full report on the political clash.
Sujal Vinod Oswal, a 24-year-old TCS engineer, was found dead in a washroom at the Hinjewadi campus. Police suspect suicide linked to betting losses. Investigation ongoing.
Pimpri Chinchwad election officer removes returning officer after NCP candidate's forms vanish, leading to Bombay High Court intervention. Details on the inquiry and reinstatement inside.
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest Tejas Waydande, seizing 23 vials of mephentermine sulphate. Accused used e-commerce to sell the drug, linked to 14 prior cases. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's sharp attack on BJP allies over corruption & intimidation in civic polls triggers a political crisis within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Read the full story.
Jayashree Bhondave declared official NCP candidate in PCMC ward 16B after a hearing ordered by the High Court rectified a poll office error. Read the full story.
21 former corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad have switched parties for the upcoming civic elections, creating confusion among voters amidst fractured political alliances. Read more.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's public attack on BJP over corruption and intimidation in civic polls triggers a major rift in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. BJP state chief expresses regret over the tie-up.
A Pune sessions court rejects bail for a Bangladeshi national accused of illegal entry and residing in Chinchwad using forged documents. Read the full details of the case.
BJP's Supriya Chandgude creates history by winning unopposed from PCMC Ward 10, becoming the first woman to do so. She credits voters and vows to focus on women's issues. Read her full agenda.
The stage is set for a fierce BJP vs NCP battle in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, with direct contests in 44 seats. Get the full seat-wise breakdown and political analysis here.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan hits back at NCP's Ajit Pawar over graft claims ahead of Pune civic polls. He cautions the ally against making statements that could 'create trouble'. Read the full political showdown.
After Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's scathing attack on BJP's Pimpri-Chinchwad rule, state BJP chief Ravindra Chavan avoids direct confrontation. Key details on the political showdown ahead of civic polls.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut calls for Ajit Pawar-led NCP to merge with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) and exit the Mahayuti alliance amid corruption allegations. Read the full political drama.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar alleges PCMC is 'neck-deep in debt' after BJP's tenure, with deposits falling from Rs 4,400 crore. He cites poor planning, traffic chaos, and corruption. Read the full story.
Candidates across party lines in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal elections have begun intensive door-to-door campaigns, corner meetings, and targeted interactions to woo voters ahead of a crucial weekend.
In a major twist for Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls, Ajit Pawar's NCP joins forces with Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP). BJP contests solo. Read the full analysis of this multi-cornered fight.
Pimpri Chinchwad police sealed three spas in Sangvi and Hinjewadi for a year after uncovering flesh trade. Commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey's order marks continued action against illegal sex rackets.
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections witness a significant drop in candidates to 692, despite more political parties. BJP and NCP factions lead the high-stakes contest. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar defended NCP's decision to field candidates with criminal backgrounds for Pune civic polls, citing 'innocent until proven guilty'. He also promised a probe into PCMC irregularities if NCP wins.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a memorial for late MLA Laxman Jagtap, crediting him with initiating over 50 major projects that transformed Pimpri Chinchwad. Read about his political legacy.
BJP's Ravi Landge secures uncontested victory in Pimpri Chinchwad's ward 6B after opponent withdraws. This marks his second consecutive unopposed win. Read about the political dynamics and nomination rejections shaping the civic polls.
Pimpri police hunt for an electronics showroom manager accused of stealing mobile phones and smart TVs worth Rs 13 lakh over two years. The fraud was uncovered during an internal audit.
Mohammad Hussain's NGO 'Real Men Real People' in Pune has reunited over 700 missing individuals with families, including a man missing for 4 years from Bihar and a constable's daughter from Karnataka. Read their inspiring stories.