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A youth named Ashok Mali tragically died from a cardiac arrest while participating in a Garba dance event in Chakan, Pune. The incident, which was captured on video, has raised concerns regarding health and safety during such festive activities. Local authorities and community leaders are urged to address these issues to prevent future occurrences.
A midnight heist at the Omkareshwar Temple in Pune has left the local community shocked as a thief managed to break in and steal donation money. The incident raises concerns about security measures at places of worship. Authorities are investigating the robbery to apprehend the suspect.
Pune Municipal Corporation has allocated ₹125 Crore for Diwali bonuses for its approximately 18,000 employees. This generous funding reflects the city's commitment to employee welfare and the festive spirit of Diwali. The bonuses are expected to enhance the morale of the workforce ahead of the holiday season.
The 23rd Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) will showcase a selection of uncensored Marathi films in a prestigious competition, marking a significant opportunity for local filmmakers. This event aims to provide a platform for artistic expression without the constraints of censorship, thereby enriching the cultural landscape of Marathi cinema.
Several thousand pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Rome on October 6, 2024, demanding an immediate end to the ongoing conflict in the region. The rally reflects growing global support for Palestinian rights amidst international tensions.
A tragic incident occurred in Shirur where a worker named Sarju died after falling into a vat of hot sugarcane juice during a fight with colleagues. Instead of seeking medical help, his colleagues allegedly disposed of his body by throwing him into a river, raising serious concerns about workplace safety and accountability.
The Pune Regional Transport Office has relocated autorickshaw meter inspection services to new locations due to low participation rates from drivers. Initially, inspections were conducted at two sites, but the move aims to increase accessibility and ensure better service provision. The shift responds to requests from the autorickshaw community for more effective inspection solutions.
A Kanpur couple, Rajeev and Rashmi Dubey, has been accused of defrauding elderly individuals out of ₹35 crore by selling a fake 'Israel-made time machine' that purportedly promised to restore youth. The couple exploited the vulnerability of the elderly, claiming that their product was an oxygen therapy machine capable of reversing aging.
Pune Metro is addressing significant mobile connectivity issues faced by commuters in the newly built underground corridor between Pune District Court and Swargate. Since the opening of the Budhwar Peth, Mandai, and Swargate Metro stations on September 29, users have struggled to make calls and access mobile data for ticket payments.
Heavy Israeli airstrikes targeted the suburbs of Beirut on the night of October 5, 2024, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The attacks resulted in widespread destruction and raised concerns over civilian safety in the area.