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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. In terms of the total amount of land under its jurisdiction, Pune is the largest city in Maharashtra, with a geographical area of 516.18 km2, though by population it comes in a distant second to Mumbai. 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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Delhi to Pune in just 20 hours: Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to cut travel time between these two cities, check route, distance, stoppages, ticket price, top speed to be...This new service aims to provide a faster and more comfortable travel option for long-distance passengers.DNA - Published | One dead as Pune villagers battle cops over airport land surveyLandowners in Pune's Purandar taluka clashed with police during a drone survey for a proposed international airport, resulting in the death of an elderly woman and injuries to many, including police..IndiaTimes - Published |
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