Trustees linked to HGMAT say records show that the land and building at CTS No. 646 belong to their trust. According to them, the HGMAT trustee and members had gone there on a Sunday morning when they got to know that their security guards were being removed from their own building. They say they were denied entry by persons linked to Golden Jubilee Education Trust, GJET, whose property is located next to it.

The FIR, however, records the place of occurrence as Golden Jubilee Education, 647, Bhavani Peth, Kasewadi, Pune, and places the incident at about 8 am on May 3, 2026. There is also a further location question because public references and parts of the complaint narrative point to the premises and open area, which is also in the HGMAE Trust. That difference matters. Was the dispute over access to CTS No. 646, which the HGMAT side says belongs to them? Or did it happen on access and entry into Golden Jubilee Education Trust, GJET, at CTS No. 647?

The second question is about time. According to the FIR, the incident happened on May 3 at about 8 am. However, Mr. Shahid Inamdar of GJET himself did a Facebook Live video at around 11.30 am the same morning, in which he described the incident as something that had happened at night. If one version places the incident in the night and the FIR places it early the next morning, investigators will have to establish which timeline is correct.

The third question is about the material. The FIR says items linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute, including partition material, laptops, computers, benches, furniture, and other articles, had been kept or moved in the compound area, and that some articles were taken away. The concerns about some material being removed from the premises. If some material was removed, when and where did that go? The FIR says police help was called by dialing 112, and that police came to the spot. It also says that after the police arrived, some people left.

Then comes the most sensitive part: the medical timeline. Newspaper reports and public discussion have linked the later death of Mr. Shahid Inamdar to the stress of the incident. But in emotionally charged family and institutional disputes, especially after a death, responsible reporting requires every claim to be tested against records, timelines, and medical evidence.

None of this reduces the grief of the death. When contacted, a trust member associated with HGMAT said they were saddened by the loss of Mr. Shahid Inamdar of GJET. They said they have chosen not to go to the media with allegations. According to the trust member, this decision was taken because GJET, though on the other side of the dispute, was a senior member in HGMAE Trust. “If they feel aggrieved, we understand their grief,” the HGMAT trust member said. “The matter is now with the police and the courts. We will clear the Trust name through the legal process.

For now, the Bhavani Peth case remains marked by unanswered questions. Was it CTS No. 646 or 647? Who owned the material? What did the police see when they arrived? And how does the medical timeline actually connect, if at all, to the incident?

Until these questions are answered through property records, tenant documents, police statements, and medical papers, the incident would need to be investigated.

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Jedhe had filed a bail application claiming that he had nothing to do with the sex racket run by Varsha Shirsath, and he had no criminal record. Special Judge and Additional Sessions Judge Kavita D. Shirbhate, however, dismissed the bail plea citing the need for a detailed investigation into the facts that police have found so far.

According to the prosecution, the minor girl came in contact with Varsha Shirsath when the girl was 14 years old, and subsequently Varsha introduced the girl to Anil Jedhe. This duo initially lured the girl with money and then pushed her into prostitution at various lodges in Pune and Chinchwad. The prosecution also submitted that a fake Aadhaar card had been prepared in her name, showing her as an adult.

Current developments suggest the case may extend far beyond the initial arrest because the girl has told police about at least 17 other girls who are stuck in the sex racket, according to the court order. While rejecting the bail, the court cited the need for further investigation into this aspect and noted that the chargesheet had not yet been filed.

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With this, passengers can now book metro tickets directly on the Paytm app and receive a QR code for entry at stations. This removes the need for physical tokens and helps reduce waiting time at stations, making travel faster and more convenient. The initiative is expected to benefit over 3 lakh commuters daily across both cities.

Paytm spokesperson said, “This partnership is a meaningful step toward simplifying everyday travel for metro commuters in Pune and Nagpur. With Mobile QR Ticketing, users can access their tickets instantly on the Paytm app, making the entire journey, from booking to entry, faster and more convenient.”

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The celebration featured a spectacular musical evening with renowned singers Sudesh Bhosale and Vaishali Samant, whose performances created an electrifying atmosphere. Adding to the musical charm was Siddhant Bhosale, too, who enthralled guests with his melodious voice. It was a delight to witness the groom’s mother, Vandana, dance to the beats, showing her joy and excitement on this special occasion.

The event also showcased vibrant dance performances by celebrated actresses Sonalee Kulkarni of Natrang fame and Mansi Naik, bringing energy and glamour to the festivities. The evening was hosted by Siddharth Chandekar, whose lively presence ensured an engaging celebration.

A standout highlight was the unique ring ceremony, where the engagement rings descended via a drone, adding a modern and delightful touch to the traditional proceedings, leaving the guests spellbound!

“On this day, we wish the couple a lifetime of togetherness, blessings, and countless reasons to rejoice”, beamed Dhananjay Datar.

Saniya’s parents, Seema & Kumar Narawade, were happy to welcome family and friends, celebrating the occasion with warmth and joy. Rohit’s elder brother, Hrishikesh, and his wife, Akanksha, also lovingly greeted the guests and joined in the celebrations with enthusiasm, dancing, and sharing in the happiness of the evening.

The evening concluded with guests indulging in a delicious spread of gourmet cuisine, making it a truly memorable celebration of love, joy, and togetherness.

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PUNE: KOPA Mall, Pune’s leading lifestyle and retail destination in Koregaon Park, is set to transport visitors into a world of dinosaurs with its summer activation, ‘Jurassic Journey’, a first-of-its-kind, highly immersive dinosaur-themed activation commencing from April 18 onwards. Designed as an engaging blend of entertainment and education, the experience invites children and families to step into a prehistoric world brought to life like never before.

Transforming the entire mall into a dynamic Jurassic landscape, the activation extends across open areas and walkways, creating a seamless, walk-through experience that goes beyond traditional mall engagements. With lifelike dinosaur installations, thematic zones, and interactive storytelling, ‘Jurassic Journey’ offers visitors a compelling reason to step out and experience something truly unique.

At the heart of the activation are four curated experience zones, each designed to spark curiosity and hands-on learning. Visitors can explore different dinosaur species through engaging information zones and trivia boards, alongside interactive experiences such as Dino Toss, AR DinoSnap photo opportunities, and ‘Feed the Dinosaur’. The journey continues across immersive spaces featuring the ‘Meet Your Dino Match!’ trivia challenge, Jurassic Live Canvas (Draw Alive), and a Dino VR Zone, offering a blend of learning and digital engagement. Further enhancing the experience, the village-themed zone brings paleontology to life through activities such as the Fossil Hunt, DIY arts and crafts station, Fossil Gallery, and ‘Bones of the Beasts’ skeletal displays, while experiential highlights like the VR Jurassic Safari jeep photo booth add an element of adventure. Together, these thoughtfully curated zones create an engaging, multi-sensory experience that brings the world of dinosaurs alive in a fun and accessible way.

Adding to the excitement are a host of high-energy activities, including AR photo booths, ‘Dig the Fossil’, ‘Feed the Dino’, and ‘Dino Toss’, creating memorable moments for children and families alike. The experience is further enhanced with elements such as cranes and excavators within the fossil zones, simulating a real excavation site.

A special highlight of the activation is a walking dinosaur, which will roam across the mall, interacting with visitors and encouraging children to participate in the experience zones, bringing an added layer of surprise and delight to the overall journey.

With its never-before-seen scale and highly immersive design, ‘Jurassic Journey’ positions Kopa Mall Pune as a must-visit destination this summer. More than just an event, it is a fully experiential environment that blends discovery, adventure, and play, encouraging visitors to engage, explore, and create lasting memories. Visitors are invited to step into this prehistoric world and experience the thrill of discovery, adventure, and fun that is thoughtfully priced for families to enjoy together.

Where: KOPA Mall, Koregaon Park, Pune

When: Commences on 18 April, 2026  / 12 PM – 9 PM

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PUNE: In a significant step towards building a drug-free future through youth participation and institutional collaboration, Pune Police will organise the No Drugs Volunteer campaign at Dr. P. A. Inamdar University, Azam Campus, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 am.

The initiative, being held in association with Lashkar Police Station, Awami Mahaz and Padmapani Foundation, is designed to address the growing concern of drug abuse among young people through awareness, prevention and community engagement. More importantly, by hosting the programme at a university campus, the organisers are placing students at the heart of a wider social movement aimed at protecting Pune’s youth from the dangers of addiction.

The programme will be held under the chairmanship of Mrs. Abeda Inamdar, President, Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society, Pune. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar will directly interact with students during the session. Senior officials, including Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjankumar Sharma, Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil, Deputy Commissioners of Police Rajlakshmi Shivankar and Nikhil Pingale, along with Rahul Dumbale of Padmapani Foundation, will also be present.

The No Drugs Volunteer campaign is intended to build a strong network of young volunteers who can become awareness ambassadors in their communities and educational spaces. The initiative aims to sensitise youth in the 15 to 30 age group about the physical, psychological, and social consequences of drug abuse, while encouraging informed dialogue around prevention, rehabilitation, and the role of society in early intervention.

Mrs. Abeda Inamdar, President, Maharashtra Cosmopolitan Education Society, Pune, said, “A university is not only a place of academic learning, but also a space where responsible citizenship is shaped. If we want to secure the future of our society, we must empower young minds with awareness, courage, and clarity. Through this initiative, we want students to understand that saying no to drugs is not just a personal choice, but a social responsibility.”

Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said, “The fight against drugs cannot be won by enforcement alone. It requires trust, awareness and active participation from the community, especially the youth. Through the No Drugs Volunteer initiative, our vision is to create a people-supported movement in which students become partners in prevention and ambassadors of a healthier, safer and drug-free Pune.”

With the participation of senior police leadership, educational authorities, and community organisations, the programme is expected to send out a strong message that the battle against drugs must begin with awareness, vigilance, and collective resolve

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PUNE:  Airtel today marked Customer Day 2026, a mass movement within the organization focused on understanding customer pain points and continuously improving its delivered experiences. Nearly twenty thousand Airtel employees—from leadership teams to functional specialists—stepped out of their offices and into the field, working alongside frontline teams to engage directly with customers, shadowing field engineers, visiting homes and shops, and interacting at retail and service centres to gain an unfiltered view of the issues that matter most. Customer Day at Airtel serves as a deliberate pause for the organisation to introspect and ask a simple but critical question: what more can we do for our customers?

Commenting on the initiative, Shashwat Sharma, Managing Director and CEO, Airtel India, said: “Customer Day is an important reminder of our responsibility to listen deeply, challenge ourselves, and act with urgency. It strengthens our commitment to solving pain points, simplifying experiences, and continuously raising the standard of service we deliver to millions of our customers every day.”

This ritual and the culture of solving for customer pain points have been central to many of Airtel’s customer‑first innovations. From stronger spam and fraud protection to simpler, more intuitive digital journeys through the Airtel app and wider access to new‑age, AI‑enabled tools, Airtel’s solutions have been shaped by listening.

Customer Day also reinforces Airtel’s belief that experience improvement is not episodic, but continuous. By listening closely to customers and acting decisively on their feedback, the company continues to simplify processes, remove friction, and design services that are reliable, intuitive, and responsive. It unites Airtel behind a single, enduring purpose: to be a company where customer obsession is not a slogan, but a culture—one that drives constant improvement and ensures that every decision begins and ends with the customer.

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PUNE: Paranjape Schemes Construction Private Limited has released Chapter 3 of its Swaniketan film series, titled “A New Door Opens”, marking the conclusion of the three-part narrative that has unfolded over the past few weeks.

The series opened with a question that weighs heavily on many families of differently-abled individuals: What does the future look like for their loved ones in the years ahead? It then turned to the realities of daily caregiving, highlighting the responsibility, strength, and steady commitment that shape family life every single day.

With this final chapter, the journey comes full circle. “A New Door Opens” shifts the lens from uncertainty to reassurance. It captures not only the resilience of differently-abled individuals and their families, but also the confidence that comes from knowing there is an environment thoughtfully created to support long-term stability, dignity, and belonging.

Inspired by Swaniketan, a purpose-built residential community developed by Paranjape Special Projects, a focused division of Paranjape Schemes, the film reflects what inclusive living can look like when design begins with real human needs.

Speaking about the vision and response to the series, Shashank Paranjape, Managing Director, Paranjape Schemes Construction Private Limited, said, “This series began with a very simple but deeply emotional question that so many parents carry within them: What happens after us? In the first chapter, we acknowledged that fear. In the second, we brought forward the unseen, everyday struggles of caregiving. And with this final chapter, we wanted to offer reassurance to show that thoughtful, long-term solutions are possible. The response has been truly overwhelming. We have received messages from families who said they felt understood and less alone. If the series has helped create sensitivity, spark conversations, and encourage families to come forward and think about the future with greater confidence, then it has fulfilled its purpose.”

Through the Swaniketan film series, Paranjape Schemes has not only presented a residential initiative but also contributed to a broader dialogue around inclusion and dignity. As the final chapter concludes, it leaves behind a clear message: when homes are designed around people and their lived realities, they do more than provide shelter. They open new doors.

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Empowering the Vulnerable

Led by Didi Krishna Kumari, the Mission’s outreach programs reached diverse sectors of society, prioritizing dignity and practical support:

• Healthcare Support: Distribution of nutrition and hygiene kits at Tarachand, Kamla Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel hospitals.
• Disability Rights: The “Limbs for the Limbless” initiative successfully distributed 42 prosthetic limbs, restoring mobility for recipients, including infants & children.
• Education & Youth: Stationery and exam-essential kits were delivered to ZP School children in Mulshi and students at Mahatma Phule School.
• Social Inclusion: Tailored aid and apparel distributions were held for the visually impaired, the transgender community, and residents of the Mahila Ashram Orphanage.

Sustainability Through Skill Development

A unique highlight of this year’s program was the integration of the Dada Vaswani Skill Development Institute. Most of the cloth bags and apparel distributed were handcrafted by students at the Institute, ensuring that the Mission’s charitable efforts also support vocational training and local livelihoods.

A Legacy of Gratitude

Since its inception in 1998, Thanksgiving Week has been the Mission’s primary vehicle for spreading the message of “Gratitude in Action.” The week included daily havans, shukrana satsangs, the launch of the 2026 Hindi inspirational calendar (Apne Jeevan ko Samridh Banaye), and a soul-stirring musical session by the “Soul Strings” band Bhuushan Maloo.

Key Message

In her address to the gathering, Didi Krishna Kumari shared a transformative mantra for daily living:

For everything, say, ‘Thank you, GOD.’ And when things do not go as planned, affirm that everything that happens is for my good.”

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Bringing together riders, community leaders, and distinguished guests from across the country, the evening marked one of India’s first large-scale recognition platforms dedicated exclusively to rider-led and grassroots contributors within the motorcycling ecosystem.
Hosted by actor and emcee Aman Yatan Verma, the awards combined storytelling and celebration, honouring riders whose impact often unfolds quietly, away from the spotlight.

Founder and CEO Nilesh Sane shared the vision behind WingManX and the awards. “The platform was built to help motorcyclists connect meaningfully and ride with accountability. What began as a simple intent, to find the right people to ride with, built on trust, has evolved into a nationwide rider ecosystem where identity, trust, and reputation matter. The awards recognise riders and communities who consistently set higher standards for others”.

Launched in 2024, WingManX has grown to over 80,000 app downloads and connects more than 600 riding clubs across India, strengthening its position as a trusted digital platform for riders.

Co-founder Dr. Sahil Trimbake emphasised the importance of community in shaping riding culture, highlighting how strong groups encourage better habits, promote safety, and create accountability among riders. “The awards celebrate this collective responsibility”, he said.

To ensure credibility and fairness, the awards followed a structured evaluation process. Nominations were reviewed by a selection committee, followed by public voting and independent jury assessment. Final winners were determined through a balanced 50:50 scoring model, combining community participation with expert evaluation.

Urvashi Patole, Partner at WingManX, explained that the intention was to make recognition truly earned. “The focus remained on consistency, responsibility and contribution – honouring individuals and groups who strengthen the ecosystem without seeking visibility”, she said.

The awards were presented in the presence of Mr. Anil Valiv, Regional Transport Officer (RTO), currently heading the Borivali RTO, Mumbai, and Colonel Arun Dattaji Patole (Retd.), Indian Army Veteran, alongside a respected jury of motorcycling community leaders.
Supported by ecosystem partners including DSG, 100kmph, Vredestein Tyres, BluArmor Communication, and Ashok Travel World, the WingManX Awards are envisioned as an annual property.

As the evening concluded, one idea resonated clearly: motorcycling in India today is not just about machines or miles, but about people, trust, and the communities that bring riders together.

AWARD WINNERS :

Individual Categories :

• Shreyash Wagh – The Ultimate WingMan Award
• Hardeep Singh – Mentor of the Year Award
• Sami Sayyed – Nomadic Soul Award
• Baljeet Singh Kochhar – Long Haul Legends Award
• Sahan Singh Kochhar – Rising Star Award
• Banny Raiyani – Ride Architect Award
• Jyotiprakash Deka – Soul Rider Award
• Rajat Gawarle – Guardian Rider Award
• Dr. Mohanraj Shankar – Pillar of the Community Award
• Mohua Polley – She Rides Free Award
• Shatabdi Samanta – Track Titan Award
• Hrishikesh Shrikant Mandke – Stunt Ace Award
• Kapil Jain – Community Creator Award
• Priyanka Barua – Digital Pulse Award

Club Categories :

• RE650 Owners Group – Club of the Year Award
• Throttle Trekkers Biking Community – Soul Club Award
• Biker Babes – Women Power Collective Award
• Da Pune Vstrom Crew – Safety-First Club Award
• Mhow Riders Club – Most Active Riding Club Award
• Detour India – Best Club Event of the Year Award

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