Accidents involving PMPML buses decline but fatalities still a concern

Accidents involving PMPML buses decline but fatalities still a concern

Despite several safety measures implemented by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), accidents involving its buses continue to be a cause for concern. Data from the past three years shows a decline in overall accidents but a worrying persistence of fatalities, especially involving hired buses. PMPML provides public transport services across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and…

Gautam Adani to share stage with Sharad Pawar

Gautam Adani to share stage with Sharad Pawar

PUNE: File-photo-of-Gautam-Adani-head-of-Adani-group-Abhijit-Bhatlekar-Mint-Photo Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani will share the stage with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar in Baramati on December 28 for the inauguration of the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence. Adani has funded ₹25 crore for the centre for which Sharad Pawar had previously thanked…

Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap joins Congress

Former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap joins Congress

PUNE: Former Pune mayor and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) city president Prashant Jagtap formally joined the Congress on Friday in the presence of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshvardhan Sapkal. Several office-bearers and workers from the NCP (SP) in Pune joined the Congress along with Jagtap. Mumbai, India. Dec 26, 2025 – Prashant Jagtap,…

Over 200 designated locations allotted for poll campaigns

Over 200 designated locations allotted for poll campaigns

Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has permitted political campaigns at over 200 locations ahead of the voting on January 15. Nearly one-third of these locations are in Hadapsar, Mundhwa, Kondhwa, and Kharadi. BJP-National-President-Nitin-Gadkari-addressing-an-election-meeting-at-Rampur-Karkhana-in-Deoria-Uttar-Pradesh-PTI-Photo These areas have the highest number of new voters. They also have dense housing and a large migrant workforce. This makes…

Second suspect in deadly Oshawa stabbing charged with murder

Second suspect in deadly Oshawa stabbing charged with murder

A man from Peterborough was arrested on Friday in connection with a deadly stabbing that took place in Oshawa earlier this week. Authorities say they received a call at 4:14 a.m. on Tuesday about a man who was found in the street suffering from multiple stab wounds near Park Road South and John Street West.…

BJP proposes 15 seats for Shiv Sena as talks hit roadblock

BJP proposes 15 seats for Shiv Sena as talks hit roadblock

PUNE: Ahead of the municipal elections on January 15, 2026, tensions have erupted within the ruling Mahayuti alliance over the distribution of seats, especially between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde). As part of initial seat-sharing discussions, the BJP has reportedly proposed allocating 15 seats to the Shiv Sena…

Canadians travelling to U.S. will be photographed upon entry and exit starting Boxing Day

Canadians travelling to U.S. will be photographed upon entry and exit starting Boxing Day

All individuals traveling to the United States will now be photographed before entering or leaving the country starting Friday, according to a new regulation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In some cases, U.S. customs officials will also be able to capture travelers’ fingerprints. These requirements take effect on Dec. 26 and apply…

Maple Leafs hire Steve Sullivan as assistant coach

Maple Leafs hire Steve Sullivan as assistant coach

Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Steve Sullivan as an assistant coach, the team announced Friday. Sullivan joins the NHL club…

RCMP intercepts 19 Haitian migrants crossing into Quebec border on Christmas Eve

RCMP intercepts 19 Haitian migrants crossing into Quebec border on Christmas Eve

Nineteen migrants of Haitian origin were arrested on Christmas Eve in the Havelock area of Montérégie after illegally crossing the border from the United States into Canada. The group consisted of individuals ranging in age from one to 60, including another three-year-old child. The report was made to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by…

threats that put Quebec economy on hold

threats that put Quebec economy on hold

Did U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic threats do more harm than good? Overall, Quebec’s economy seems to have avoided the worst, but some sectors have been hit harder than others. Desjardins Group economist Sonny Scarfone paints a picture of someone who closed their eyes before the Republican president was elected and woke up at the…