IMD forecasts fewer cold wave days, milder Feb in Maharashtra | Pune News

Pune: Maharashtra is likely to witness a warmer-than-normal Feb, with both daytime and nighttime temperatures expected to remain above average across most parts of the state, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) monthly outlook.IMD’s probability forecast shows a higher likelihood of above-normal minimum temperatures across large parts of Vidarbha, Marathwada, north Maharashtra, and interior…

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Supriya meets Ajit Pawar’s mom in Baramati before heading to Delhi for Budget session, says ‘disturbed’ family not discussing politics | Pune News

Pune: MP Supriya Sule on Saturday met Ashatai Pawar, mother of late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, at her Katewadi residence in Baramati before heading to Delhi for the Budget session of Parliament. Surpiya said after the meeting that she sought Asha kaki’s permission to travel to Delhi and the latter told her to attend…

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‘No evidence to suggest RTI hampers governance’: Economic Survey’s proposal for Act’s ‘re-examination’ draws flak | Pune News

PUNE: The Economic Survey 2025–26’s call for a “re-examination” of the Right to Information (RTI) Act—including the possibility of a ministerial veto and exemptions for internal deliberations, drafts, and confidential reports—has drawn sharp criticism from transparency activists and opposition leaders. Critics argue there is no evidence to suggest that the existing law hampers governance.“The RTI…

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Maharashtra dy CM Sunetra Pawar, Baramati’s ‘vahini’, steps out of shadows with quiet resolve | Pune News

PUNE: Deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar was never the loudest presence in the Pawars’ world. If her late husband and NCP chief Ajit Pawar was known for his mercurial politics and terse one-liners, and his cousin Supriya Sule for her spunkiness and energy, Sunetra was reserved, composed, and measured.Always appearing in a well-draped saree, Sunetra…

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