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Pune: City in Maharashtra, India
Pune, previously spelled in English as Poona, is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. According to the 2011 Census of India, Pune has 7.2 million residents in the metropolitan region, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in India. The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region. Pune is one of the largest IT hubs in India. It is also one of the most important automobile and manufacturing hubs of India. Pune is often referred to as the "Oxford of the East" because of its educational institutions. It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times.

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2 more GBS deaths take Pune toll to 11; India count hits 23

Two patients being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune have died, increasing Maharashtra's casualties to 19 since the outbreak was discovered on January 9. The GBS outbreak in India has..
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Airline executive reveals what went down as ex-Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant's son's 'business trip' to Bangkok was cut short amid..

Rishiraj Sawant and his two friends, heading to Bangkok on what they later claimed was a "business trip", were hurriedly brought back to Pune after police registered a kidnapping case following an..
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2 more GBS deaths, 1 each in Pune & Mumbai

The death toll from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra has reached nine, with Mumbai and Pune reporting their first and eighth fatalities respectively. The total number of cases has risen to..
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Pune: Pakistani currency note found in housing society near National Defence Academy; probe on

"The office-bearers of the society later approached the police. A probe has been initiated and CCTV footage of the area is being checked," Pimpri Chinchwad police's Assistant Commissioner Vishal Hire..
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A 37-year-old man dies in Pune, city GBS toll touches 7


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GBS outbreak fuels fears of water quality in Pune

In Pune, a severe outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome has affected over 180 individuals, leading to six deaths. Health authorities pinpoint Campylobacter jejuni bacteria in the water supply as the..
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Hostelites land in soup over pizza

Four girls at a government hostel in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad could face suspension for ordering pizza. The hostel, managed by the social justice department, issued a warning notice after discovering a..
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Tests confirm water caused Pune GBS outbreak; toll hits 7 after 10-year-old's death


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Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Maharashtra: 5 new cases detected in Pune, tally up at 163

A total of 168 water samples from different parts of Pune city were sent for chemical and biological analysis to the Public Health Laboratory, he said, adding that samples from eight water sources were..
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WHO provides tech, field support as Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Pune surge to 158


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Assam reports 1st Guillain-Barre Syndrome death, Maharashtra tally climbs to 5

Maharashtra reported its fifth death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), with Assam confirming its first fatality. The outbreak has caused an increase in critical cases in Pune, leading to a rise in..
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Maharashtra: Suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome deaths rise to 4; E.coli found in water sample

A total of 160 water samples from different parts of Pune city were sent to the Public Health Laboratory for chemical and biological analysis, and samples from eight water sources were found..
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2 more deaths in Pune, India toll hits 4; Telangana detects 1st case


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Pune GBS outbreak could be one of the largest in world

In Pune, 18 out of 140 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) patients are on ventilator support, hinting at one of the largest outbreaks recorded. This autoimmune condition has shown increased incidents linked..
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak could have been checked in 4 days: Expert

A Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune, affecting 140 people, could have been contained within four days if adequate health measures were taken, according to virologist Dr T Jacob John. Key..
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Inconclusive water tests deepen GBS mystery, Pune tally rises to 130

The investigation into the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad has not linked Campylobacter jejuni in water samples to the cases. With the caseload rising to 130 and 20..
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Supriya Sule's BIG statement on Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Pune: 'Current situation is all because of...'

Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule demanded that the government bear all medical expenses of the GBS patients, claiming the disease was prevalent due to "flawed management".
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Pune woman 2nd GBS casualty, Kolkata reports 2 deaths

A 56-year-old woman in Pune and two individuals in Kolkata have died from suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). The recent cases add to a cluster of 127 GBS cases identified in Maharashtra since..
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What is fueling Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak in Pune? AIIMS doctor reveals...

The situation has raised concerns, prompting health experts to issue a warning about potential causes of the rare but treatable condition
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3 aspiring cops mowed down by Pune bus during training run

Three young police aspirants were tragically killed by a state transport bus while training along the Beed-Parli highway in dense fog. The incident provoked local outrage, leading to an attempted arson..
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Fadnavis first Maha CM to become guardian minister

Maharashtra govt announced guardian ministers for all 36 districts, with CM Fadnavis becoming the first CM to be a guardian minister for Gadchiroli. Deputy CM Shinde will oversee Mumbai City and Thane,..
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Watch: Indian Army showcases robotic dogs in parade for 77th Army Day celebrations in Pune

The Indian Army celebrated its 77th Army Day in Pune, marking Field Marshal KM Cariappa's appointment as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief. The event showcased 100 new robotic dogs to enhance..
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Pune court grants bail to Rahul Gandhi in Savarkar defamation case


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Colleague hacks woman with cleaver in office parking lot as people watch

A 25-year-old BPO worker, Shubhada Kodare, was brutally murdered by her colleague Krishna Kanojia in Pune. Kanojia attacked her with a cleaver over a financial dispute, claiming she had borrowed and..
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Pune woman stabbed by colleague in office parking as bystanders watch - Video


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3 more held for Beed sarpanch's murder, sent to CID custody

Police in Beed arrested three suspects involved in the abduction-murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Two suspects were caught in Pune, while another was arrested in Kalyan. The Maharashtra..
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Pinarayi Vijayan slams Maharashtra neta for calling Kerala 'mini-Pakistan'

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemned Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane’s 'mini-Pakistan' comment about the state, calling it provocative. He accused the Sangh Parivar of using hateful rhetoric to..
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3 Maha girls stage own abduction in bid to meet K-Pop band BTS

Three minor girls from Maharashtra faked their abduction to travel to South Korea and meet K-pop band BTS. They were intercepted by police en route to Pune and counselled about the ill effects of..
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'Against traditions': Pune pub sends condoms with New Year party invite; Youth Congress files complaint

A controversy arose in Pune after a pub sent guests condoms and oral rehydration sachets as part of their New Year's Eve party invitation, sparking backlash from the Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress...
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Pune to get four new Vande Bharat Express trains? Know here

According to reports, Pune may soon see four new Vande Bharat Express trains; however, no official confirmation has come on this yet.
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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy warns of mass migration to Pune, Bengaluru and Hyderabad due to...

Narayana Murthy mentioned that predictions indicate that in the next 20 to 25 years, certain areas in India could become uninhabitable, prompting migration from those regions.
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From TV Heartthrob to Digital Guru, Sandeep Bhansali's Starry Reinvention!

Sandeep's journey to stardom wasn't served on a silver platter. Born in Pune to a saree-business family, he dreamt of acting while balancing academic brilliance (90% in boards!) and financial..
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HC nixes death term, frees man in 1997 Pune multiple-murder case

In a shocking turn of events, the Bombay High Court acquitted Bhagwat Kale, previously sentenced to death for a 1997 quadruple murder in Pune. Kale, a former watchman, was accused of robbing and..
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Mumbai to Pune in 25 minutes? This Indian Hyperloop test track promises faster travel than flight, check details

The IIT Madras Avishkar Hyperloop team is leading the project in partnership with TuTr, a startup supported by the institute's incubator ecosystem.
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3rd India-Australia joint military exercise 'AustraHind' concludes in Pune


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Savarkar defamation case: Pune court summons Rahul Gandhi on December 2

Satyaki Savarkar had filed a complaint in a Pune court claiming Gandhi, in his speech in London in March 2023, stated that Savarkar had written in a book that he and five to six of his friends once..
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Congress never respected Ambedkar; any party joining them are doomed: Rajnath Singh

During a campaign rally in Pune, defense minister Rajnath Singh criticised Congress, predicting a loss for the party and its allies in the upcoming Maharashtra elections. Singh praised the BJP-led..
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Baba Siddique murder case: Mumbai Police arrests two more accused from Pune, fifth weapon recovered from...

The gang led by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has claimed responsibility for the murder.
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Baba Siddique murder case: Mumbai crime branch arrests two more, total accused now 18

Mumbai police have arrested two more suspects in Pune in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. One of the suspects, Gaurav Apune, was..
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Pune Porsche crash: Father of teen driver's friend surrenders before court

Singh is accused of replacing the blood samples of his son, so as to hide the fact that the boy -- along with the minor driver -- was drunk at the time.
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Pune man 16th accused to be held in Siddique murder case, he was part of conspiracy: Cops


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SC denies dad of minor in Pune Porsche crash pre-arrest bail

The Supreme Court of India has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a father accused of tampering with evidence to protect his minor son. The son was allegedly a passenger in a Porsche involved in a..
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BJP rebel Shetty quits race, Sena's Sarvankar stays in fray

The BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi faced rebel candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls, despite attempts to consolidate support. Several high-profile candidates withdrew, leading to a final count..
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Pune: 35-year-old man killed by speeding car while bursting firecrackers on Diwali, video surfaces

Residents of the locality have demanded strict action against the accused driver and warned of a protest if the police fail to apprehend him, it was stated.
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Meet Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, first woman Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services

An alumnus of AFMC, Pune, Vice Admiral Sarin was commissioned into the Armed Forces Medical Services in December 1985.
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PM Modi launches 3 Param Rudra supercomputers: Know features, how these will help India

These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata, respectively
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Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Traffic advisory issued in Mumbai, Pune for Anant Chaturdashi, check road closures, diversions

More than 24,000 police personnel will be deployed for immersion processions on Anant Chaturdashi, the tenth and final day of the Ganpati festival in Mumbai on Tuesday, an official said on Monday.
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Recruitment drive for 10,000 Israel jobs to start tomorrow

India's second nationwide recruitment drive for construction workers heading to Israel starts in Pune on Sept 16. Following a request from Israel for 10,000 skilled workers and 5,000 certified..
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‘It is the heart of Pune’: SC stays NGT order of 30-people cap on 'dhol-tasha' groups for Ganesh festival

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the National Green Tribunal's directive that limited 'dhol-tasha' group sizes during Ganesh Chaturthi. This interim order allows larger traditional drum..
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SK Fortune Group is Changing Pune's Skyline with new high-rise buildings

Pune's real estate market has been booming, fueled by rising demand for luxury housing and rapid urbanization. As the city grows, innovative developers are reshaping its skyline and raising living..
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