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The YSRCP had come to power promising total prohibition, but later turned the liquor trade into a major source of income for itself, alleges Social Welfare Minister Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy. | Photo Credit: File Photo Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Dola Sri Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy alleged that former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was the ultimate beneficiary of the alleged ₹3,500-crore liquor scam.The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) had come to power promising total prohibition, but later turned the liquor trade into a major source of income for itself, he said while addressing the media at the TDP central office near Mangalagiri on Saturday (June 13, 2026).Mr. Veeranjaneya Swamy said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the liquor scam was progressing and its trail was now reaching the doors of the ‘Tadepalli Palace’, and that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy was resorting to diversionary politics in an attempt to escape from the case.He alleged that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy had allowed the sale of adulterated liquor brands for his own gain, and the consumption of such liquor severely affected the health and lives of thousands of people and caused immense suffering to their families. ”The huge revenue earned through the liquor scam was diverted to shell companies operating in foreign locations such as Dubai and some parts of Africa,” the Minister claimed and said the funds were later invested in real estate ventures and film projects.He also accused former Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao of playing a key role in alleged irregularities in the liquor transportation contracts. Highlighting the coalition government’s initiatives, Mr. Swamy said a progressive liquor policy was introduced to protect public health and ensure quality standards. The government was conducting 13 different chemical and quality tests based on international standards before approving any liquor brand for sale in the State, he said. The government had also launched the ‘AP Excise Suraksha’ mobile application which was enabling consumers to verify the authenticity and quality of liquor products directly through their smartphones. This was part of the government’s commitment to transparency and consumer protection, he added. Published - June 14, 2026 12:53 pm IST
2 min readPuneJun 12, 2026 06:54 PM IST Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi has banned heavy vehicles from entering the city between June 16 and 25 to ease congestion.To provide relief the citizens from traffic congestion in Pune city, District Collector Jitendra Dudi has issued orders to temporarily ban the entry of heavy, bulky and multi-axle vehicles within the limits of Pune City Police Commissionerate using his authority under Section 115 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. According to the order, heavy vehicles going from Pune city to other cities will not be allowed to enter the city from 12 am on June 16, 2026 to 12:00 am on 25 June, 2026. Alternative routes have been fixed for the concerned vehicles through Solapur, Mumbai, Ahilyanagar, Saswad, Chakan, Shikrapur, Talegaon, Jejuri, Supe, etc.Vehicles needing to unload goods or carry goods to other places in the city as well as those providing essential services should take the permission of the Traffic Branch, Pune City, 72 hours in advance and use the prescribed alternative routes between 11 pm and 6 am. Meanwhile, vehicles providing essential services such as petrol, diesel, milk, agricultural produce, etc have been excluded from this ban order. District Magistrate Jitendra Dudi has appealed to citizens and motorists to cooperate with the transport system by using alternative routes. Vehicles travelling from Solapur towards Mumbai can take either the Kedgaon Chaufula–Nhavare–Shikrapur–Chakan route or the Uruli Kanchan–Koregaon Mul–Ashtapur–Shikrapur–Chakan route. Traffic coming from Mumbai towards Solapur will be routed via Talegaon Dabhade–Chakan–Shikrapur–Nhavare–Kedgaon Chaufula. Vehicles headed from Mumbai to Ahilyanagar have two options: the Talegaon–Chakan–Khed–Manchar–Alephata corridor, or the Nashik Phata–Bhosari–Chakan–Shikrapur route.
A US-based Indian woman has sparked debate online after sharing why many Indians who move abroad often abandon plans to return home, even after achieving their financial goals. Her comments on salaries, education and quality of life drew both support and criticism from social media users.Indian Woman In US Says There's A Reason Most NRIs Never Return Home(Instagram/@artisanjeetraj_in_america)A US-based Indian woman has triggered a conversation on social media after sharing her perspective on why many Indians who move abroad often postpone — or completely abandon — their plans to return home, even after reaching significant financial milestones.The discussion began after Kumari Arti posted a video on Instagram explaining why some Indians who initially move to the United States with a goal of earning and saving money eventually decide to settle there permanently.Her comments quickly gained traction online, with users weighing in on the factors that influence such life-changing decisions.'Nobody Actually Wants To Go Back'In the video, Arti spoke about what she believes are some of the key reasons many Indians choose to remain in the US despite achieving their financial targets.“Everyone says they will earn 10 crores and go back to India, but nobody actually wants to go. One reason is that the salary is so good that whenever you want, you can easily send 50,000 to 100,000 rupees to India. Second, the education here is absolutely free and it has a lot of benefits. There is neither any corruption nor any pollution. So, even if people have 10 crores here, they still wouldn't want to go back to India,” she said.The video was shared with the caption: “Why don't people leave the US even after accumulating ₹10 crore?”Financial Stability And Lifestyle FactorsArti's remarks centred on the financial opportunities and lifestyle benefits that many immigrants associate with life in the United States.According to her, higher earning potential allows individuals to support family members in India while also building long-term financial security. She also highlighted education and public systems as factors that influence people's decisions to stay abroad.The comments touched on a broader trend often discussed among immigrant communities, where initial plans to return home after achieving financial goals evolve as people build careers, families and social networks in their adopted country.Social Media Users Share Mixed ReactionsThe video attracted a wide range of responses, with some users agreeing with Arti's observations and others arguing that financial considerations are only one part of the equation.Several commenters said that once families establish roots abroad, returning to India becomes increasingly difficult.“This is true for many people. Once children start studying there and families get used to the system, coming back becomes very difficult,” one user wrote.Another echoed similar sentiments, saying, “Money is not the only reason. Clean air, discipline and better civic sense also matter a lot.”Others suggested that daily routines and living standards often shape long-term decisions more than people initially expect.“People say they will return after earning a certain amount, but lifestyle changes everything,” a third user commented.A fourth added, “India has family and emotions, but daily life abroad can be more peaceful and organised.”About the AuthorAnjali ThakurAnjali Thakur is a Senior Assistant Editor with Mint, reporting on trending news, entertainment and health, with a focus on stories driving digital conversations. Her work involves spotting early signals across news cycles and social media, sharpening stories for SEO and Google Discover, and mentoring young editors in digital-first newsroom practices. She is known for turning fast-moving developments—whether news-driven or culture-led—into clear, tightly edited journalism without compromising editorial rigour. Before joining Mint, she was Deputy News Editor at NDTV
A police official passes by a poster during a protest staged by Youth Congress members over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: PTI The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.They have been identified as Manoj Shirure, a Latur-based doctor; and Tejas Harshadkumar Shah, a physics faculty at Pune-based coaching centre Dr Abhang Prabhu Medical Academy (APMA). The agency has so far arrested 13 accused persons for their involvement in the case.According to the CBI, Dr. Shirure played a key role in facilitating three students, including the son of an accused coaching centre owner, in getting the chemistry questions from the accused P. V. Kulkarni, arrested earlier.Mr. Shah allegedly got the leaked physics questions from arrested accused Manisha Havaldar.“Investigation to unearth the chain as well as the conspiracy in this case is ongoing. The CBI has so far conducted searches at 49 locations at various places and seized several incriminating documents, laptops, and mobile phones,” it said. Published - May 27, 2026 11:17 am IST
Home News India SC stresses need for fair and impartial probe in matter in Twisha Sharma's death Updated - May 25, 2026 11:25 am IST Rekha Sharma, mother of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, and other family members, during the last rites of Twisha, at Bhadbhada Cremation Ground in Bhopal, on May 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The Supreme Court today (May 25, 2026) is hearing the suo motu matter concerning alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies in Twisha Sharma death case. A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi is scheduled to hear the matter. Sharma (33) was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on the night of May 12. The actor-model had married Samarth Singh, a lawyer, on December 25 last year. Her family has levelled allegations of mental harassment and financial demands against Mr. Singh and his mother.The top court’s intervention comes amid mounting allegations by Sharma’s family regarding the manner in which the probe into her death was handled. The family has alleged procedural lapses, institutional bias, and tampering with evidence, while also seeking scrutiny of phone records and other material connected to the case.Follow live updates here:May 25, 2026 11:24 Don't reduce victim's family's pain to sound bites: Supreme Court to mediaDuring the suo motu hearing on the Twisha Sharma death case, the CJI-led Supreme Court bench also made note of the media coverage the case has been receiving. The bench urged media to observe restraint while reporting developments, and asked not to record statements of victim’s family and “reduce their pain to sound bites”- PTIMay 25, 2026 11:20 SC stresses need for fair and impartial probe in matterTerming Twisha Sharma’s death as “unfortunate”, the Supreme Court stressed the need for fair and impartial probe in matter.The CJI-led bench also noted that probe into the case has been recommended to be conducted by CBI. “We are in pain because of some of the actions, let things move as per law and procedure,” the bench said. - PTIMay 25, 2026 11:13 SC hails Madhya Pradesh HC for promptly ordering second autopsy of model-actor Twisha SharmaThe CJI-led bench hailed the Madhya Pradesh High Court for promptly ordering second autopsy of model-actor Twisha Sharma. The second autopsy was conducted a day earlier on the directions of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Sharma’s family had raised doubts over the first post-mortem conducted by doctors of AIIMS Bhopal where the accused mother-in-law Giribala Singh’s sister is a senior doctor, and stuck to their demand of a second impartial examination. - PTIMay 25, 2026 11:06 12 days after death, family bids tearful farewell to Twisha Sharma; second autopsy done The last rites of Twisha Sharma were performed in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal on Sunday (May 24, 2026), hours after a second autopsy was conducted on the body by an expert panel of AIIMS New Delhi, 12 days after she was found dead at her marital home here. Dozens of ex-servicemen, family and relatives and locals turned up to pay tributes at Bhopal’s Bhadbhada Vishram Ghat with her brother Major Harshit Sharma performing the rituals on Sunday evening even as her mother appeared inconsolable. Click below to read more on this:Dowry case: 12 days after her death and second autopsy, Twisha Sharma cremated in BhopalTwisha Sharma cremated in Bhopal amid dowry harassment allegations against her husband and mother-in-law following her tragic death.May 25, 2026 11:05 Supreme Court registers suo motu case over death of Twisha Sharma The Supreme Court on Saturday (May 23, 2026) registered a suo motu case concerning the alleged dowry death of Noida resident Twisha Sharma amid allegations by her family that her in-laws tampered with evidence and that the investigation suffered from procedural irregularities.A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi a
2 min readPuneMay 8, 2026 03:51 PM IST Under the suspicion that the woman would marry someone else, her estranged lover, in a fit of rage, slit Ujala's throat with a blade-like weapon.A young woman in Pune died at a hospital on Thursday night, days after her estranged lover allegedly slit her throat, the police said. The police have identified the deceased as Ujaladevi Dohare, 23, a native of Uttar Pradesh, who was staying in Pune city along with her brother, a Zomato delivery boy, and his family.The woman worked at a garment showroom in Phoenix Mall. The police said the accused, identified as Dilip Rathod, 22, has been arrested based on the complaint of Bhagatsingh Dohare, the woman’s brother. According to the police, Dohare received a video call from Ujaladevi at 8.38 pm on April 29 while he was in the Wadgaonsheri area for delivering a parcel. When Bhagatsingh picked up the call, he saw Ujala in a pool of blood, and she asked him to rush home. On reaching his residence in Chandan Nagar, Bhagatsingh rushed Ujala to a hospital and alerted the police. At the hospital, Bhagatsingh’s sister gave a statement to the police about the person who attacked her. As she was unable to speak due to the injury, she wrote the name of an individual named Dilip Rathod on the paper, the police said.Story continues below this ad Investigation revealed that Rathod and Ujala had earlier worked together and were in an affair. But over the past few months, the relationship between the couple had strained, and Ujala was not responding to Rathod’s calls. Under the suspicion that Ujala would marry someone else, Rathod, in a fit of rage, slit Ujala’s throat with a blade-like weapon. “Ujala succumbed to her injuries at the hospital on Thursday night. The police would now press murder charges against the accused under Section 103 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),” senior police inspector Nilesh Badakh of Chandan Nagar police station said. Rathod has been remanded in police custody till May 9 for further investigation. Police inspector Amol Dhas is investigating the case.
Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje International Airport at Purandar moved a significant step closer to reality on Tuesday, when Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi announced the final land acquisition compensation rates for farmers and landowners across Purandar taluka’s seven villages that will make way for the airport. The airport is expected to generate large-scale employment and business opportunities for residents of Purandar taluka and Pune district at large.The base rate for land has been fixed at Rs 1,61,01,925 per acre. However, Dudi clarified that this is only the floor. Farmers who have wells, borewells, fruit trees, or structures such as houses and sheds on their land will receive additional compensation on top of this amount. “On average, a landowner can expect to receive around Rs 2 crore per acre,” Dudi said, accounting for the value of assets on the land. Compensation for trees and wells Beyond the land price, separate valuations have been done for assets on the acquired land, and farmers will receive double the assessed value of each asset (a 100 per cent solatium on top of the assessed amount). For fruit trees, the agriculture department has set rates ranging from Rs 4,000-6,000 for coconut trees, Rs 11,000-13,000 for custard apple and fig trees, Rs 13,000-17,000 for chikoo, Rs 40,000-50,000 for tamarind, and Rs 50,000-60,000 for mango trees. Forest trees have been valued by the forest department, with rates ranging from Rs 2,044 for Indian Jujube (bor) to Rs 21,979 for peepal, banyan, and Indian beech tree (karanj).Story continues below this ad Wells have been assessed by Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Pune zilla parishad, and others, and are valued at Rs 3 lakh to Rs 17 lakh depending on their size, while borewells are valued at Rs 40,000-60,000. Houses and pucca structures will be compensated at Rs 3 lakh to Rs 40 lakh based on the built-up area, as assessed by the public works department using the district schedule of rates (DSR). Seven villages and total land area The acquisition covers 1,216.75 hectares across seven villages in Purandar taluka. The village-wise breakdown is: Khanwadi (269.22 ha), Kumbarwalan (245.48 ha), Ekhantpur (199.03 ha), Paragaon (188.07 ha), Vanpuri (154.06 ha), Munjawadi (82.56 ha), and Udachiwadi (58.34 ha). Consent letters As of May 3, 244 consent letters were received from landowners across the seven villages, covering an area of 174.64 hectares. Of these, 216 letters covering 157.43 hectares were received prior to May 3, while 28 letters covering 17.21 hectares were received in the final days. Village-wise, Paragaon leads with 145 consent letters (42.28 ha), followed by Khanwadi with 38 (37.23 ha), Vanpuri (36.78 ha), Ekhantpur with 28 (27.04 ha), Munjawadi with 5 (3.07 ha), and Udachiwadi (11 ha). No consent letters have yet been received from Kumbarwalan village. What farmers need to submitStory continues below this ad Landowners who wish to give their consent must submit a consent letter and an undertaking before the deadline. Along with these, they must provide an identity document (Aadhaar or voter ID), a no-dues certificate from their cooperative society or bank, a copy of their PAN card, a cancelled cheque or joint bank account details in a nationalised bank, and three passport-size photographs per account holder. The compensation will be transferred directly to the landowner’s bank account via RTGS through the Collector’s office, ensuring complete transparency, Dudi said. Landowners who do not submit consent letters risk losing certain benefits. If a compulsory acquisition order is issued under section 33(3) of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, the benefits available under the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation’s Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2019, including a 10 per cent developed plot return and other welfare measures, will not be applicable, a press release issued by the Pune collector’s office mentioned. Dudi urged landowners to come forward and s
3 min readPuneApr 29, 2026 07:23 PM IST On Wednesday, the maximum temperature was around 40 degrees Celsius in Shivajinagar, Koregaon Park and Magarpatta (Source: Express Archives) When the Shivajinagar station recorded a minimum temperature of 23.2° C on Wednesday, it was a sign that the heat was easing, if only slightly. Pune’s main weather office had recorded a minimum temperature more than 24 degrees Celsius for the two straight days on Monday and Tuesday. The trend was observed even in the localities which had been sweating the most through recent mornings. Magarpatta,...
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