A man in Pune, India, who made a living by stealing two-wheelers, was caught by the police wearing eight layers of shirts and T-shirts to avoid identification on CCTV cameras. The man, Muzaffar alias Salman Pathan, was arrested and 14 stolen two-wheelers were recovered. Pathan would remove a shirt or T-shirt after stealing a...
In a case of mistaken identity, the Jharpada special jail authorities on Wednesday released an alleged child abuser on bail instead of the one who was in jail in a cheating case. Both were under-trial prisoner (UTP) prisoners and shared the same name. But before the alleged child abuser could manage to flee, he...
Karnataka may not release the full daily quota of 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu as directed by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). The state cabinet discussed defying the directive but did not come to a conclusion. Karnataka will move the Supreme Court and CWMA to explain its constraints. The government is...
A 25-year-old man from Pune fell victim to an online job scam and was duped of Rs3.07 lakh by cybercriminals. The victim had uploaded his profile on an online job portal and was contacted by fraudsters through a social networking site. They offered him a part-time job writing Google map reviews and gained his...
Prominent policy thinkers and urban planners have suggested that Bengaluru adopt the concept of a “30-minute city” to improve transportation and citizen services. The concept involves ensuring that most everyday needs can be met within 30 minutes of stepping out of one’s home, whether by walking, cycling, riding, or using public transport. This approach...
Visa applicants in Pune, India are facing difficulties in obtaining appointments for business visas to Germany and Switzerland. Many applicants have tried multiple times but have been unable to secure appointments due to limited slots and technical issues with the appointment management system. Some applicants have resorted to traveling to other cities, such as...
Wipro’s share price declined by 2.5% on the BSE following the unexpected departure of its CFO, Jatin Dalal. Dalal’s exit, after a 20-year tenure with the company, has raised concerns about the diminishing pool of experienced insiders at Wipro.