Cover-up alleged as Parth Pawar excluded from FIR in Pune land deal

By Editor - News Desk November 8, 2025

Politics

A major controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over the sale of around 40 acres of government-controlled “Mahar Vatan” land in the Mundhwa area of Pune. The land was transferred to a company named Amadea Enterprises LLP for about ₹300 crore, although its market value is estimated at roughly

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Communal Tensions Flare in Pune’s Yavat Village

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Communal unrest broke out in Yavat village of Pune’s Daund taluka following a social media post by a non-local resident that allegedly hurt religious sentiments. The incident led to vandalism, arson, and a large-scale police response. What Triggered the Violence The conflict began after a youth from Nanded, residing in Yavat, shared a WhatsApp status […]

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Woman Killed in Mumbai–Pune Expressway Crash

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

A major accident occurred on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway near the Adoshi tunnel in Raigad district on July 26, leaving one woman dead and at least 18 people injured. The incident involved a speeding container truck that reportedly lost control due to suspected brake failure and rammed into nearly 20 vehicles, including several luxury cars like […]

Business

Pune’s Cafe Goodluck Licence Suspended

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Pune’s iconic Cafe Goodluck has had its food licence temporarily suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following a viral video in which a plastic or glass piece was found in a bun maska. The clip, shared online by a customer, prompted immediate health inspections. Inspection Uncovers Hygiene Violations FDA inspectors visited the […]

Business Finance

Amit Shah Announces First CRCS Regional Office in Pune

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

Union Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah has announced the establishment of India’s first regional office of the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) in Pune. This initiative aims to strengthen the cooperative banking sector and provide enhanced facilities for banks, ensuring smoother operations without unnecessary hurdles. The announcement was made

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Pune Municipal Corporation Seals 19 RO Plants Amid GBS Outbreak

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2025

In response to a recent surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has sealed 19 reverse osmosis (RO) water plants after detecting contamination in their water supplies. These plants, which serve as primary sources of drinking water for many residents, were found to have water samples testing positive for coliform bacteria, […]

Health

Pune Reports 59 Cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome; Health Officials Advise Calm

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2025

Pune has reported 59 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. Despite the uptick in cases, medical professionals advise residents not to panic, emphasizing that GBS is treatable and most patients recover fully with appropriate medical care. GBS often presents with initial