Chennai Metro Rail installs staircase wheelchair lifts at Little Mount station to aid differently-abled passengers. Learn how this move addresses space constraints and what activists say about accessibility planning.
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.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha alleges Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation project failed, demands KCR explain shift from Jurala to Srisailam. She criticizes Congress govt's neglect of irrigation.
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.
Telangana's irrigation minister accuses BRS of a 'major blunder' in shifting PRLIS, causing cost to soar to Rs 80,000 crore. Read the full expose on the project's controversial history.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announces an assembly debate and inquiry into the BRS government's decision to shift the PRLIS source from Jurala to Srisailam, alleging massive corruption and cost escalation.
NCP's Ajit Pawar confirms talks with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for an alliance in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls to avoid vote division. Polling on Jan 15.
Widespread discontent in Pune as BJP & NCP deny tickets to loyal workers, favoring new entrants from rival parties. Former corporators switch sides, contest as independents. Full details inside.
Pimpri Chinchwad crime branch cracks down on two interstate drug smuggling networks, seizing 86kg of ganja and arresting seven individuals. Read the full details of the operation.
A 70-year-old man died and his wife's leg was amputated after a speeding truck hit their scooter near Zundal bridge in Ahmedabad. Police have registered a case against the driver. Read the full report.
Due to delayed AB form submissions and alliance talks, five candidates from BJP and Shiv Sena will contest as independents in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections. Details inside.
As AI-driven cybercrime grows, Pimpri-Chinchwad Police lead Maharashtra in arrests & recovery. Commissioner Choubey warns of targeted scams & shares vital safety tips for citizens.
Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls turn into a five-cornered contest after last-minute alliance talks between major parties collapse. Key details on seat-sharing and independent contests inside.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation polls separately after last-minute seat-sharing talks collapsed. Get the full story on the failed alliance.
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a BEST bus mows down pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup, killing four. Details on the tragic accident and police investigation.
MVA alliance in Pimpri Chinchwad accuses NCP (SP) of betrayal after last-minute switch to Ajit Pawar's NCP. Seat-sharing reworked with Congress, MNS. Read the full political drama.
After prolonged negotiations, both NCP factions have sealed a seat-sharing pact for the crucial Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15. Read the full details of this political tie-up.
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest an externed criminal for allegedly raping a 40-year-old woman. A constable suspended for failing to monitor the accused during his externment period. Details inside.
Telangana's irrigation minister reaffirms commitment to the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme with 90 TMC water. He accuses the previous BRS govt of neglect and false propaganda. Read more.
BRS leader KT Rama Rao alleges CM Revanth Reddy halted the Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme out of political fear. He defends Kaleshwaram, questions phone-tapping claims. Read the full political showdown.
Former minister T Harish Rao challenges irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Palamuru-Rangareddy lift irrigation scheme delays. He accuses Congress of stalling projects and betraying the region. Read the full details.