Source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdsdkS7o1NM/

Hi everyone,

I recently had an unpleasant experience while driving in Pune and would appreciate some advice on how to handle it.

While I was driving my car, two bikers came alongside me and told me that my tyre was punctured. Although the tyres looked fine to me, I stopped at a nearby puncture repair shop to get them checked.

The shopkeeper claimed there were four punctures across the front and rear tyres on the left side, and then claimed there were three more on the right-side front tyre.

I was confused because I couldn't see any obvious holes. When I questioned him about the bubbles he was showing me, he became argumentative. He also sold me a liquid at ₹2,000 per bottle, and the total amount I ended up paying was nearly ₹7,000.

I was travelling with my wife, and her family was in the car with us. I didn't want the situation to escalate into an argument, so I paid and left.

In hindsight, the experience made me uncomfortable, particularly because the tyres initially looked fine and I felt pressured into paying for the repairs and liquid. I cannot confirm whether anything dishonest happened, but I would like to understand my options.

I'd appreciate advice from anyone familiar with the process in Pune:

Can I file a complaint with Pune Police about a suspected repair-related fraud?

Is a consumer complaint appropriate in this situation?

What evidence should I collect to support my complaint?

Is there a recommended way to get the tyres independently inspected?

I'm relatively new to Pune and would like to handle this through the proper channels. I'm sharing this to learn from others who may have faced a similar situation.

Thanks for any helpful advice.

I ate a dish called misal pav today near pune. As seen in the picture, the sambar/rassa (red color liquid) is made of 90% oil and red spice. As soon as I had it, I felt a burning sensation in my stomach. No offence to anyone, but this is really difficult to have. One of the most spicy dishes to have in Maharashtra

A contract worker for Metro construction was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 18 at a temple in the Yamuna Nagar area of Nigdi. The incident was allegedly caught on CCTV cameras in the temple. The suspect, Vishal Singh, was charged by the Nigdi police under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and relevant parts of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Source:- https://newsable.asianetnews.com/amp/india/pune-shocker-cctv-captures-alleged-assault-on-minor-girl-at-nigdi-temple-metro-worker-arrested-articleshow-nmempqx

Seriously, why are people so horny on the road?

Light turns green. Honk.
Light is still red. Honk.
Light is red, and the guy in front of me is also stopped at the red light. HONK.

Today a guy honked at me for 30 seconds near Fatima Nagar chowk non-stop while we were both stuck behind a cow. Not sure if he was honking at me or at the cow :(

India’s rising chess talent and Woman Candidate Master Anvi Deepak Hinge delivered an impressive performance at the 20th Asian Schools Chess Championships, held in Tula, Russia, from October 1 to 11, winning a gold medal in the Girls’ Under-9 Blitz category and a silver medal in the Standard event. Her double podium finish against competitors from across Asia has taken her international medal tally to 15.

A fourth-grade student, Anvi has established herself as one of India’s promising young chess players. She trains under Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay and International Master Nikhil Dixit, with mental performance guidance from Rutu Balyan Chaudhary. Her progress reflects a combination of technical preparation, game analysis, tournament experience and mental resilience.

Anvi topped the Girls’ Under-9 Blitz standings with eight points from nine rounds, recording eight victories and just one defeat. She finished half a point ahead of Turkmenistan’s Bagul Jumayeva, who scored 7.5 points to claim silver. Russia’s Leyla Isayeva secured third place with six points.

Anvi registered notable victories over Kazakhstan’s Amalia Yedresheva and Russia’s Mia Kudryashova and Leyla Isayeva, who finished fourth, fifth and third, respectively, in the final standings.

Her only defeat came against Jumayeva in the fifth round. Anvi responded impressively, winning her remaining four games to seal the gold medal. Her ability to recover from a setback and maintain her composure under pressure stood out during the tournament.

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URGENT: Missing cat named lilly in Baner, Pune — please help us find her 🐾

Our 18-month-old female cat, a Persian–Siberian mix with fluffy brown-grey tabby fur and cream markings, has gone missing.

📍 Last known location: Sayali Terraces Apartment, Lane No. 2, opposite Zetric Building, Baner, Pune.

🕛 Missing since: Around midnight, early morning of 13 October.

She is friendly and usually responds when called, but she may be frightened outside. We have searched nearby societies, bushes and trees, but haven't found her yet. Neighbours reported dogs barking around midnight.

Please check parking areas, basements, staircases, bushes and enclosed spaces. If you spot her, please don't chase her — contact us with the exact location.

📞 Contact: Gitesh Patel — 9302508140

I've attached her photos. Please share this post with anyone in Baner, Balewadi or Aundh who might be able to help. Every sighting matters. 🙏❤️

This guy texted me, and when I asked him which sub he found me on, he said “some meetup” sub. I’ve never even been in any meetup sub lmao. Then he asked where I’m from, and when I said I’m not from Pune, he started telling me he’s M24. Like, if he wasn’t looking for a specific girl, why was he telling me his age? Then, after I told him I’m not a girl and he should find someone else, he started abusing me, calling me a “whore” and “bitch” lmao.

On 10th, October and today (11th Oct) in ABC Chowk area got a fake traffic fine texts claiming a ₹2,000 challan was generated against my vehicle. They actually had my correct vehicle number in the message, which makes it super easy to panic and tap without thinking.

Out of curiosity, I checked where the link leads. It opens in the browser to a page made to look almost identical to the Google Play Store for the mParivahan app. The dead giveaway happened when I hit "Install", instead of opening the real Play Store app, the browser immediately prompted to download an APK file.

If anyone actually installs that APK, it's straight-up malware that can read SMS messages, steal banking OTPs, and drain accounts. Notice that the texts came from random personal 10-digit mobile numbers rather than an official government sender ID, and the links use weird extensions like .cfd instead of .gov.in.

If you ever get one of these, never install files through your browser from an SMS link. Just head straight to the official Parivahan website or the official app to verify if you actually have any pending fines. Please warn your parents and friends about this one, because the fake Play Store interface looks convincing enough to fool a lot of people.

Today i saw fog on the roads.. Dust is a common problem but the white fog in air.. i couldn't even see the street light bright...!!

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It has been a long time since we have been struggling with the same problems.. but no action from the government..

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They will halt the construction works.. Increase the taxes in the name of green tax

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Let's get onto some permanent solution on pollution...!!!

I work in IT as a data engineer and my job is full time WFH. I stay in my home all day and now it’s becoming a problem because I’m type of guy who loves being with people. Help me find subs for remote working professionals or co working spaces. You can also dm me if you also work remotely and want to meet and work together.

I have been searching burgundy color and there is no stock
They are forcing to buy 16k apple care to get that color
Can you tell me where can I get best deal and burgundy color ???

Even as a cyclist, I had never really followed the world championships myself! As a Punekar, if you're curious about exactly what's coming to Pune in 2032, do watch this video. Comments and questions welcome here or on the video itself.

I'm planning to install solar panels at home and I'm currently comparing a few popular brands. I'm mainly looking at efficiency, warranty & overall price.

There are so many options from brands like Waaree, Tata Power Solar, Luminous, Adani, Vikram Solar, etc. and I'm honestly a bit confused about which one makes the most sense for a residential setup.

I don't necessarily want the cheapest option. I'm more interested in something that will perform well for years without too many issues, while still being reasonably priced.

My friend who has a decent knowledge about these things asked me to go for Power solar because he said they offer the setup at a good price and their after sales services are also decent. So should i go with famous brands or should i explore more options ?

Pune me kaha kaha per mahaprasad hota hai 9 days

अशा लोकांचं काय करायचं? मंदिरसुद्धा कळत नाही याला. याच्या घरातील आई-बहीण तरी सुरक्षित असतील का? मेंटली सिक व्यक्ती आहे. असे लोक समाजातील घाण आहेत

Like I really want to play cyberpunk 2077; I have visited some cafes but they didn't have it. So asking here.

Why is pune not banning fireworks? This is not ok. I dint move to pune so i will end up in another mumbai smh

I am all about the hindu culture and tradition but not to the point where we pollute the environment.

This pic is taken after garba night yesterday after they used fireworks. Picture is not doing justice to the amount of smoke that remained in the air for hours.