New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s residential market demonstrated resilience in H1 2026, with sales rising 3 per cent to 1,38,382 units, reflecting sustained buyer confidence and robust market fundamentals, a report said on Tuesday.The report from real estate services firm JLL noted a 9 per cent increase in new launches to 1,68,507 units signalling strong developer confidence.The quarterly sales moderated by 4 per cent in Q2 2026 versus Q1 and a softer quarter reflected seasonal factors and pr…
Latest Pune News & Updates
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) Three persons infected with Coronavirus have been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata. Earlier, a 10-year-old boy had to be admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after being infected with Coronavirus. So far four people are undergoing treatment at private hospitals for Covid-19 infections.Dr. Subhajit Sen, Consultant Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist of the private hospital said, “We are currently witnessing a rise in seasonal viral infections, particul…
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) The Shiv Sena(UBT) on Tuesday accused the Central government of “shielding incompetent ministers and destroying the nation”. It characterised the growing youth protests hitting the streets across the country as the start of a “revolution”. In a scathing editorial published in its mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, the party said, “Roars of dictatorship will not be tolerated and ‘Modi, quit power’ are echoing through the streets. Reflecting the widespread public unrest, thousands of yo…
Kolkata, July 19 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after testing positive for Covid-19, doctors said on Sunday. The child’s condition is stable, and he is under close medical supervision.The boy, a resident of the Garia area in the southern outskirts of Kolkata, was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The doctors conducted a swab test, and the report was positive. After learning that the boy was …
Pune, July 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that Pune is on track to become a premier global hub for Deep Tech and Global Capability Centres (GCCs), positioning itself as the country’s leading modern city and “Growth Engine” by 2030. Speaking at the foundation stone‑laying ceremony for three major elevated corridor projects, Pune–Shirur, Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur, and Hadapsar–Yavat, at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, the Chief Minister emphasised the…
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) The ED filed a charge sheet against self-proclaimed ‘godman’ Ashokkumar Eknath Kharat @Captain @ Bondhu Baba, his wife and four others for money-laundering linked to an extortion racket run under the guise of spiritual practices, an official statement said on Saturday.The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, filed the charge sheet against Kharat, his wife Kalpana Kharat and other accused before the Special Court (PMLA), Mumbai.Assets worth Rs 36.90 cro…
Pune, July 18 (IANS) In order to maintain law and order in the Pune district, the police administration has imposed restrictive orders under Sections 37(1), 37(2), and 37(3) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, for a period of 14 days, from July 21 to August 3. This order will remain in effect across the entire Pune Police Commissionerate area from 12:01 A.M. on July 21 to 12:00 A.M. (midnight) on August 3.According to the order issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) Prashant A…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) In a major move to regulate app‑based transport services, the Maharashtra government has kicked off the implementation of a comprehensive new Aggregator Policy. Under this policy, ride‑hailing companies must strictly comply with state‑mandated rules and conditions to operate. Announcing the decision, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday said the policy prioritises passenger safety, safeguards drivers’ financial interests, curbs monopolistic pra…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Industrial and warehousing leasing across India’s top eight cities remained strong, reaching nearly 22 million sq ft in the first half of 2026, up 12 per cent year‑on‑year, a report said on Thursday.New supply outpaced demand with about 25 million sq ft of completions during H1 2026, the report from Colliers said.Delhi-NCR and Chennai together accounted for more than 45 per cent of leasing in H1 2026, while Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru each recorded over 2 million s…
Pune, July 16 (IANS) In mounting trouble for the family of Siya Goyal, who is accused of allegedly murdering her fiancée Ketan Agarwal, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sealed a Pune shop owned by her father Praveen Goyal, following an inspection.The family-owned business deals in spices and dry fruits.Speaking to reporters, Praveen Goyal said, “On Tuesday, July 14, at around 11:30 a.m., officials from the Food and Drug Administration visited my shop. They collected four sampl…