Bibek Debroy steps down as Chancellor of Pune-based Gokhale Institute | Education News

Bibek Debroy steps down as Chancellor of Pune-based Gokhale Institute | Education News

Noted economist Bibek Debroy on Friday resigned as Chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), a day after the Bombay High Court extended interim relief to Vice-Chancellor Ajit Ranade, who was earlier removed from his post. Debroy, who is also chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister … Read more

M&M looks to drive into South East Asia market, ramp up in South Africa

M&M looks to drive into South East Asia market, ramp up in South Africa

Mahindra & Mahindra, which leads India’s pick-up truck market with a 51% share, is looking to enter Southeast Asia and step up presence in South Africa with its latest Veero range. “We have been selling the Scorpio pick-ups in several markets including mature markets like South Africa. The Veero will give us access to many … Read more

Interviews for construction workers’ jobs in Israel to start in Pune next week

Interviews for construction workers’ jobs in Israel to start in Pune next week

Photo: Google Creative Common Mumbai:Interviews for the job of construction worker in Israel will be conducted at Aundh Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Pune from September 17, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. Nearly 10,000 construction workers are going to be recruited from India as per a memorandum of understanding signed with … Read more

Son’s dream of studying in London unfulfilled, says deceased’s father

Son’s dream of studying in London unfulfilled, says deceased’s father

Pune: The father of one of the IT professionals killed in the May 19 Porsche car crash in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar met police commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Friday to know details about the ongoing probe. Anish Awadhiya (24) and his friend, who were on a motorcycle, were killed after the two-wheeler was rammed by a … Read more

Manoj Jarange Patil: Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange Patil holds rally in Pune, warns govt of agitation

Manoj Jarange Patil: Maratha quota: Manoj Jarange Patil holds rally in Pune, warns govt of agitation

Pune: A peace rally was organised in Pune, led by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, to advocate for the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation category. The rally, organised on Sunday by the Maratha Kranti Morcha, aimed to mobilise local community members in support of this long-standing reservation demand. Manoj … Read more

Indian Railways Introduces AI-Powered Machines To Keep Train Linen Clean

Indian Railways Introduces AI-Powered Machines To Keep Train Linen Clean

Last Updated: July 22, 2024, 09:57 IST Indian Railways operates 80 mechanized laundries across the country. The software uses machine learning to identify and classify stains and damages with 100% accuracy. Indian Railways is using AI-camera technology to solve the problem of dirty linen given to passengers. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced a new machine … Read more

Amit Shah: Sharad Pawar leader of corruption, says Amit Shah; takes ‘Aurangzeb fan club’ jibe at Uddhav

Amit Shah: Sharad Pawar leader of corruption, says Amit Shah; takes ‘Aurangzeb fan club’ jibe at Uddhav

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday mounted a scathing attack on opposition stalwart and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and dubbed him the leader of corruption in the country. Addressing the BJP’s state convention in Pune, he also slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for displaying arrogance despite loss in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls … Read more

Maharashtra politics: NCP vs NCP: Several senior leaders quit Ajit Pawar’s faction, rejoin Pawar Sr.

Maharashtra politics: NCP vs NCP: Several senior leaders quit Ajit Pawar’s faction, rejoin Pawar Sr.

Ajit Pawar’s NCP suffered a big blow on Wednesday after several leaders from Pimpri Chinchwad joined Sharad Pawar-led NCP-SCP in Pune. Pimpri-Chinchwad chief, Ajit Gavhane who had resigned from his post and submitted his resignation letter to party president Sunil Tatkare was among the leaders who joined senior Pawar today. Two former corporators from Pimpri … Read more

Penalty, Fine, Prison Term: If You Drink and Drive in Pune, Here’s What Will Happen to Your License

Penalty, Fine, Prison Term: If You Drink and Drive in Pune, Here’s What Will Happen to Your License

Last Updated: July 15, 2024, 21:01 IST The Pune RTO is currently reviewing a proposal to cancel licenses for all 1,684 individuals. (Representative Image) Initially, offenders will have their driving licenses revoked for 3 months. Subsequent violations will result in a 6-month cancellation of their driving privileges. In response to a surge in hit-and-run incidents … Read more