Pune

Police not serious about such cases, says a rape victim husband

A 28-year-old software engineer in Pune was kidnapped, raped and murdered by four people on October 7, 2009. The next day her body was recovered from a forest. Though the city crime branch managed to arrest the four accused soon, one of the culprits managed to escape from police custody in 2011 and since then police haven't been able to arrest him. ...

I-League: In-form Pune look to conquer Shillong

In-form Pune FC will attempt to overcome Shillong Lajong FC, whom they have never beaten in any competition ever. ...  

Pune blasts planned after murder of terror accused

Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, which on Thursday arrested three more members of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen in connection with the August 1 Pune blasts case, said the conspiracy began after the murder of Qatil Siddiqui, an accused in German Bakery blast case, at Pune's Yerawada jail. "The plan to carry out blasts started immediately after Siddiqui was killed," said ATS chief Rakesh Maria. ...  

Pune: 3 years after rape, murder; victim's family still awaits justice

A Software company employee Nayana Pujari was raped and murdered in Pune in 2009. The main accused fled from police custody while he was being taken to a hospital in 2011. The police haven't managed to apprehend him in one and half years. ...

Marathi actors Abhyankar, Pendse die in accident

Well-known Marathi actors Anand Abhyankar and Akshay Pendse were among three people killed in an accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway early Monday, police said. ...  

'Yaare Koogadali' Review: It's a powerful melodrama

Directed by filmmaker Samuththirakani the movie has Puneet Raj Kumar in the lead. ...  

Dominating Pune FC ease past Prayag United

Pune FC took recorded a convincing 3-1 win over Prayag United SC in an I-League round 12 encounter at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. ...  

Maharashtra: 8-year-old girl raped by two minors

Baramati: An eight-year-old girl was raped by two minor boys in this town of Maharashtra's Pune district, police said in Baramati on Thursday. The incident came to light only days after the brutal gangrape of a 23-year-old girl in New Delhi. "The incident took place Wednesday. The boys, known to the victim's family, lured her away by giving her Rs 10. The grandmother of the girl registered a complaint late...  

Morgan excited to captain England in T20s

The 26-year-old middle order batsman got the opportunity to lead the side after regular captain Stuart Broard suffered a heel injury. ...  

Maharashtra: Kasab hanging, Jundal deportation hog limelight

Mumbai: The hanging of 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab, deportation of his handler Abu Jundal from Saudi Arabia, explosions in Pune, arrest of two girls over their Facebook post and August 11 violence at Mumbai's Azad Maidan grabbed the headlines in Maharashtra in 2012. In a secret operation, LeT terrorist Kasab was hanged in the high-security Yerwada Jail in Pune on November 21 after a four-year-long trial. Kasab is the first...  

Pune: Wall collapse leaves 13 dead

Pune: A wall of an under-construction building in Pune collapsed on Tuesday, killing 13 people and injuring several others. Many people are also feared to be trapped under the debris of the wall. The under-construction building is located about 30 km from the main city of Pune, on way to Ralegan Siddhi. More details are awaited. ...  

'Myna' offers its audience seven melodious tracks

Kannada film 'Myna' is based on the real life investigative story of tiger cop BB Ashok Kumar starring Chetan Kumar, Sarath Kumar (Tamil actor) and Nithya Menon. Directed by Nagashekhar and produced by NS Rajakumar the film released the audio at Citadel Hotel recently. Power star Puneeth Rajakumar releasing the audio album with his brother Raghavendra Rajakumar rendered a few lines of the title track and said he is very...  

Pune FC thrash Dempo 5-1 in the 11th round of I-League

Margao: Pune FC ended Dempo's dream run at home when they thrashed them 5-1 in the 11th round of the I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, here Saturday. The win takes Pune FC's tally to 20 points from 10 games while Dempo's chance to extend the lead at the top suffered as they remained on 25 points from 11 matches. James Moga struck twice while Izumi Arata, Jeje Lalpekhlua and Douhou...  

Snoop Dogg to perform in Delhi, Pune in January

New Delhi: Hip hop star Snoop Dogg is all set to make his maiden trip to India and will be performing at Delhi and Pune in January. The 41-year-old rapper will perform at Amanora Park, Pune on January 11 and at Leisure Valley, Huda Grounds, Gurgaon on January 13. Music enthusiasts and Snoop fans will get an opportunity to watch the multi-platinum rapper perform his biggest hits and the latest...  

Jindal extortion case: Interim relief for Zee head, MD

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to Zee Group chairman Subhash Chandra and his son and MD Puneet Goenka in the Naveen Jindal extortion case. The duo cannot be arrested until December 20, which is the next date for hearing of their anticipatory bail plea. "Interim protection for the two is extended till December 20," Additional Sessions Judge Raj Rani Mitra said, adding that...  

Paite double sinks Salgaocar

Margao: Substitute Khantang Paite scored twice as Pune FC got the better of Salgaocar by 2-0 and moved to fourth place in the 10th round of the I-League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda on Sunday evening. After a barren first half when play was confined to midfield, Pune scored both the goals in the second half through Substitute Paite (64th, 78th). The win takes Pune FC to 17 points from 10...  

Jindal extortion: Zee owners questioned by police for over 10 hours

New Delhi: Zee Group Chairman the owners Subhash Chandra and MD Puneet Goenka were questioned for around 10 hours by the crime branch police on Saturday night in the Jindal-Zee alleged extortion case. During the interrogation, they were apparently confronted with arrested editors of the channel Sudhir Chaudhary and Samir Ahluwalia. Sources say the editors will be questioned again on Sunday. However, the decision of further questioning of the owners...  

Pune FC look to extend dominance over Salgaocar

Fatorda (Margao): Pune FC will look forward to extend their stranglehold over Salgaocar FC in the I-League on their happy hunting ground at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. Having maintained a perfect all-win record - 3 wins from as many visits - over the hosts, Pune FC will also hope to take heart from the win over Sporting Clube de Goa the last time around. With the Goans...  

Jindal extortion case: Delhi Police to question Zee chief, MD

New Delhi: Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and managing director Puneet Goenka will be questioned by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Saturday in connection to the alleged 100 crore rupee extortion case filed by the Jindals. Delhi Police also plans to confront them with the have also asked for a one-day remand of the two Zee editors Sudhir Chowdhury and Sameer Ahluwalia to confront them with owners of...