Maharashtra farmers addicted to farm loan waiver demand, says co-op minister Babasaheb Patil | Pune News

Pune: Maharashtra cooperation minister and senior NCP neta Babasaheb Patil has courted controversy with his remark at a public rally that farmers of the state are “addicted to seeking farm loan waiver” and also with his admission that politicians give assurances only to win elections.Opposition and farmers’ activists have criticised Patil’s remarks, which they described…

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When silence speaks: The hidden toll of social media on mental health of teenagers | Pune News

Pune: Revati’s sudden silence alarmed her family. Once lively, she became withdrawn, spoke of feeling worthless and trapped in sadness. A check-up showed she was slightly overweight, leading to cyberbullying.Her mother said, “Her physical examination was normal except for extra weight. She confided she was bullied online because of it. Once we understood, we sought…

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Maharashtra: Gangster Nilesh Ghaywal’s passport, brother’s arms licence under probe, says deputy CM Ajit Pawar | Pune News

PUNE: Deputy chief minister and Pune’s guardian minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that an inquiry was initiated into the issue of gangster Nilesh Ghaywal getting a passport by altering his personal documents. Additionally, minister of state for home Yogesh Kadam approved the arms licence application of Ghaywal’s brother. Pawar said that he discussed the…

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