For 1st time in 156 years, Mumbai’s St Xavier’s College gets a woman principal — microbiologist Karuna Gokarn takes charge | Mumbai News

History was made at St. Xavier’s College as Karuna Gokarn, a seasoned microbiologist, became its first woman principal in 156 years. Appointed interim in May 2025, her tenure is now confirmed. Gokarn, 55, aims to address faculty shortages and achieve university status for the esteemed Jesuit institution, facing challenges like government-sanctioned teaching post deficits. MUMBAI:…

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Consumer groups urge MahaRERA to regulate real estate influencers | Pune News

Pune: Consumer groups have urged MahaRERA to establish regulatory control over real estate influencers. These influencers — active on various platforms — often promote housing projects without verifying their registration numbers on Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) portal, leaving prospective homebuyers vulnerable to misleading information. “I saw a project walkthrough on social media by…

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Khadki Cantonment initiates road repairs after public outcry, Range Hills awaits action | Pune News

Pune: The Khadki Cantonment Board (KCB) has carried out long-pending repair work on major roads, including Holkar Road, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, and other internal roads under its jurisdiction following complaints from residents and commuters. The repairs were carried out in the first week of Oct after months of public outcry over the deteriorating condition…

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