Pune

Metropolis in Maharashtra, India

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Pune, known as Poona until 1978, is the second-largest metropolitan city in the Indian State of Maharashtra and the eighth most populous city in India, with an estimated population of 7.4 million as of 2020. It has been ranked as "the most livable city in India" several times. Along with the municipal corporation limits of PCMC and the three cantonment towns of Camp, Khadki and Dehu Road, Pune forms the urban core of the eponymous Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR). According to the 2011 census the urban area had a combined population of 5.05 million whilst the population of the metropolitan region was estimated at 7.4 million. Situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau on the right bank of the Mutha river, Pune is also the administrative headquarters of its namesake district.

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Delta Covid variant yields unfamiliar symptoms in patients; Most infectious variant \| Oneindia News The Delta variant identified as B.1.617.2 of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus detected in India is believed to be the most infectious to have emerged so far; According to the vaccination distribution plan of the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

Pune fire: At least 8 dead after blaze engulfs sanitizer factory \| Oneindia News At least eight persons have died in an incident of fire reported at a private company in pune; The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published 2 weeks ago


IAF airlifts 2 more oxygen tankers from Pune to Jamnagar The Indian Air Force (IAF)'s C-17 aircraft airlifted two more oxygen tankers from Pune and will land in Gujarat's Jamnagar. IAF has started airlifting big oxygen tankers from their place of use to the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:01Published on May 9, 2021

Father gone and family hospitalised, Pune doctor still on duty Healthcare workers across the country are working under tremendous pressure amid the second wave of COVID-19. So excruciating is the condition that a doctor in Pune continues to look after patients.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:24Published on May 3, 2021

NGOs in India giving dignified send off to COVID-19 victims as per their religion Samaritans across Indian cities have taken upon themselves to carry out the funeral ceremonies of COVID-19 patients, whose bodies are refused by their families for their last rites. Few among them are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:10Published on May 3, 2021

‘Will return to India in a few days’: Adar Poonawalla after alleged threat calls Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla, who has been in the UK on extended stay to evade alleged threats in India over ever-increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccines, has said he will return in a.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:50Published on May 2, 2021

Maharashtra Day: Dy CM Ajit Pawar unfurls national flag at DM office Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar unfurled national flag on the occasion of 'Maharashtra Day' at DM office in Pune. May 01 is celebrated across state to commemorate formation of Maharashtra.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:06Published on May 1, 2021

Phase 3 vaccination drive to delay in Karnataka due to vaccine shortage Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar indicated delay in phase 3 of COVID vaccine inoculation, which is supposed to get started from May 01 and also requested people from 18-44 age group to refrain from.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:38Published on April 30, 2021

Pune's Ganesh Kala Krida Manch converts into COVID facility Ganesh Kala Krida Manch is being converted into a COVID facility in wake of the surge in cases. The facility is situated at Swargate in Pune. Pune Municipal Corporation, with the help of doctors, has.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:22Published on April 29, 2021

Centre asks Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to lower Covid vaccines’ price The central government on Monday asked the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech to lower price of their COVID-19 vaccines amid criticism from various states who accused the companies of profiteering.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:28Published on April 26, 2021

Pune's dog house comes to rescue of pets in COVID +ve households Maharashtra being the epicentre of the deadly second wave of the pandemic, all members of several households are becoming infected from COVID-19. However, people who have pets are finding it difficult.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:34Published on April 26, 2021

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COVID-19: Serum Institute applies to DCGI to manufacture Sputnik V vaccine in India Pune-based Serum Institute has also sought approval for test analysis and examination. Sputnik V is currently being manufactured by Dr Reddy's Lab. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid-19: Maharashtra crosses 25,000 deaths in May alone, Pune tops With the addition of 832 deaths on Saturday, Maharashtra-’s toll for May crossed the 25,000 mark, which is higher than the toll of most states for the entire pandemic. It reported 443 deaths on.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Lt Col held in Army recruitment exam paper leak case The Pune police crime branch arrested on Monday a serving lieutenant colonel, posted with an Army unit in Secunderabad, in connection with the leaking of question papers for the an all-India Army.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 17, 2021
MP and close Rahul aide Satav dies of Covid in Pune Congress MP Rajeev Satav succumbed to Covid-related complications at a private hospital in Pune on Sunday, bringing gloom in the party which called him a “rising star”. A Rajya Sabha MP who was.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 16, 2021

Congress MP Rajeev Satav dies after recovering from COVID-19, Rahul Gandhi says 'big loss' Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Satav passed away in Pune on Sunday (May 16) due to coronavirus-related complications. DNA - Published on May 16, 2021
Pune man donates plasma 14 times in 9 months, creates record Munot says that as long as antibodies are made in the body, he will keep donating plasma. DNA - Published on May 14, 2021
Pune witnesses Zero Shadow Day virtually due to COVID-19 These are the two days when the sun will not cast a shadow of the object on the ground, which takes place in regions along between the tropics. DNA - Published on May 13, 2021	Curbs on mass gatherings key to checking spread: Government The Centre on Tuesday said stricter measures, such as restrictions on mass gatherings, no intermingling of people, closing non-essential activities for a period of 15 days, are crucial to reduce the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 11, 2021
Ahead of India-UK summit, Boris Johnson announces 1 billion pound trade deal The UK-India trade deals include an investment of 240 million pounds by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII). DNA - Published on May 4, 2021	Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla: Will return to India in a few days "Had an excellent meeting with all our partners & stakeholders in the UK. Meanwhile, pleased to state that Covishiled's production is in full swing in Pune. I look forward to reviewing operations upon.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 2, 2021
Maharashtra: Pune deploys 'Vaccine On Wheels' mobile units for COVID-19 jabs The VOW's first such COVID-19 vaccination contribution was taken up with Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) from April 7. DNA - Published on April 30, 2021	Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla to get 'Y' category security Serum Institute of India's CEO Adar Poonawalla will get 'Y' category security across India by the CRPF, the Union government officials said on Wednesday. The Union government's decision came after.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 28, 2021
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India v England: Jonny Bairstow says any side in the world would miss not having Joe Root Jonny Bairstow says "any side in the world would miss Joe Root," after England's 66-run loss to India in the first one-day-international in Pune. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2021	India v England: Krunal Pandya propels hosts to win in Pune England squander the chance to win a fluctuating first one-day international against India, losing by 66 runs in Pune. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2021
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COVID-19: After Pune, Maharashtra govt imposes restrictions in Nagpur, shuts down schools, colleges till March 7 In wake of rising COVID-19 cases, all weekly markets, schools, colleges and coaching centres have been closed till March 7. DNA - Published on February 22, 2021	Over 1,100 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Pune in last 24 hours, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray bans all gatherings CM Thackeray on Sunday that he was closely monitoring the situation and next eight days will decide whether there will be a lockdown in state or not. DNA - Published on February 22, 2021
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Pune

Metropolis in Maharashtra, India

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