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April 27, 2026 10:12 PM

Khambatki Ghat twin tunnel nears completion, promises safer and faster travel on Pune-Satara highway

The long-troubled Khambatki Ghat stretch on the Pune-Satara highway is set for a major transformation, with the new six-lane twin-tube tunnel project nearing completion and trial operations already underway on one side. Developed by the National Highways Authority of India on NH-48, the Khambatki Ghat tunnel aims to replace a historically congested and accident-prone route with modern, high-capacity infrastructure. With overall physical progress reaching 86 per cent, the project is expected to ...

October 16, 2025 8:29 PM

Rajnath Singh leads defence consultative committee visit to DRDO’s ARDE in Pune

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday led the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on a visit to the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in Pune. The visit highlighted India’s growing focus on indigenous defence capabilities and emerging technologies. The delegation reviewed a range of advanced systems developed under the Armament & Combat Engineering Systems (ACE) cl...

October 16, 2025 11:17 PM

Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday described Operation Sindoor as a “glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess,” crediting the government’s unwavering efforts to build a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem. He was addressing students at the convocation ceremony of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune. Singh recalled the challenges faced at the beginning of India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence and underlined how determined lead...

July 7, 2025 5:04 PM

Raksha Khadse inaugurates ABC Pro Basketball League Season 4 in Pune

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Sunday inaugurated Season 4 of the ABC Pro Basketball League at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium in Kharadi, Pune. The event celebrated the growing momentum of grassroots basketball in India and highlighted the government’s commitment to nurturing young sporting talent under the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and the goals of ‘Khelo Bharat Niti 2025’. Kicking off with an energetic match and a spirited inauguration cer...

September 23, 2024 8:41 AM

Indian Air Force airlifts live organs from Pune to Delhi enabling life-saving surgery

In a major operation, the Indian Air Force facilitated the airlift of live organs from Pune to Delhi using the C-17 Globemaster aircraft, enabling a critical life-saving surgery. A Green Air corridor was created for the C-17 aircraft to facilitate airlift of live organs from Pune to Delhi. "At a moment's notice, an #IAF C-17 Globemaster from Hindan took off late last night with a team of medical specialists from R&R Military Hospital. A Green Air corridor was created for the C-17 aircraft t...

August 16, 2024 9:32 PM

Cabinet approves five major infra projects: 3 metros at Bengaluru, Pune, Thane and airports at Bagdogra in West Bengal and Bihta in Bihar

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved three major metro rail projects and two new airport facilities across India. In Bengaluru, the Cabinet has approved Phase-3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, an ambitious expansion aimed at further extending the city’s metro network. With an investment of Rs. 15,611 crore, this phase will introduce two new elevated corridors, spanning a total of 44.65 km and encompassing 31 stations. Corridor 1 will run 32.15 km...