FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 13 - Caught on Camera

BJP with Congress, NCP factions against their allies: Welcome to Pune’s political freak show

There is an old political cliché about there being no permanent friends or enemies in politics, only permanent interests. In Pune right now, that line sounds less like wisdom and more like warning.

Newslaundry · Jan 8

Missed red flags, approvals: In Maharashtra’s Rs 1,800 crore land scam, a tale of power and impunity

In the 19th century, in the quiet village of Mundhwa on the outskirts of colonial Pune, the British granted 44 acres of land to 26 families from the Mahar community. These land grants, known as Watan land, were in return for their hereditary service as village watchmen, messengers, field measurers,…

Newslaundry · Nov 12, 2025

Indian MP ‘purifies’ Muslim prayer spot with cow dung and urine

Backlash after MP from Narendra Modi’s ruling party marches with Hindu activists to historic fort after Muslim women offered prayers

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

No FIR despite complaints: Muslim families say forced to leave Pune village amid ‘boycott, threats’

For Fahimuddin Ansari, the scent of freshly baked bread wasn’t just livelihood – it was legacy. Six decades ago, his father would cycle across Pune to sell pao, biscuits, and cakes. The Ansari family later put down roots in Paud village, in Pune’s scenic Mulshi taluka, and opened the New…

Newslaundry · Jul 8, 2025

Watch: Rescue operation launched after bridge collapses into river at tourist site in India

At least four people have died and more than 30 others injured after a bridge collapsed into a river at a tourist site in Pune, India.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

At least 4 dead, search on for missing after pedestrian bridge used by two-wheelers collapses

At least four people are dead after a pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani river collapsed this afternoon in Kundmala village of Pune district’s Maval taluka. Rescue operations are still underway and have so far managed to pull out at least 54 people who were swept away by the strong current.

Newslaundry · Jun 15, 2025

‘Waste collection is green work’: how a pro-poor partnership created jobs and cleaned a city

A cooperative in Pune, India, is diverting waste from the landfill while also alleviating poverty

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Pune village calls for economic boycott of ‘outsider’ Muslims

A village in Pune’s Mulshi taluka has announced the economic boycott of Muslims – except those living in the village– in a resolution termed as “a step for the protection of dharma”.

Newslaundry · May 21, 2025

Awful and Awesome Ep 386: Jewel Thief, interview with Pune Highway team

While discussing Jewel Thief: 

Newslaundry · May 16, 2025

Declared absconding, but Vishalgad fort riot prime accused set to marry in Pune, active on social media

A Hindutva activist who is officially declared absconding by the police and is the prime accused in the 2024 Kolhapur Vishalgad fort violence is set to get married in Pune today. 

Newslaundry · May 6, 2025