According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, 79 Indian universities have been recognized across various disciplines. However, specific information about universities in Pune, such as Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and Symbiosis International University (SIU), being included in these subject rankings is not detailed in the available sources. Therefore, it’s unclear whether SPPU and SIU are the only Pune-based universities featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend visiting the official QS World University Rankings website.
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and Symbiosis International Deemed University (SIU) were the only two Pune-based Universities to have achieved a rank in the five broad subject areas in the QS World Ranking by Subject 2025. SPPU achieved a rank of 451-500 in Natural Sciences and SIU achieved a rank of 253 in Social Sciences & Management. No University from Pune made it to the Arts & Humanities, Engineering & Technology, or Life Sciences & Medicine rankings.
2..Shirdi police, has sealed three shops for overcharging devotees on pooja items.
The Shirdi Municipal Council (SMC), in collaboration with Shirdi police, has sealed three shops for overcharging devotees on pooja items. This action was taken following multiple complaints from pilgrims about exorbitant prices for essential offerings like flowers, coconuts, incense sticks, and prasad. Inspections revealed that certain shopkeepers were exploiting devotees by inflating prices. Consequently, the authorities sealed the offending shops to uphold fair trade practices and protect pilgrims from unethical pricing.
SMC Chief Officer Satish Dighe emphasized that selling items within the Sai Baba Temple premises is prohibited according to court guidelines. He noted that many vendors were found violating these rules by selling pooja-related items at inflated rates, prompting the recent enforcement actions. Dighe mentioned that a meeting will be convened soon to finalize guidelines for better regulation of such practices.
Authorities have issued warnings to vendors and shopkeepers to adhere to fair pricing policies and maintain transparency in their transactions. Devotees are encouraged to report any instances of overcharging to the administration to ensure a fair and respectful environment for all visitors.
This incident follows a recent case where a UK-based devotee was charged ₹4,000 for a pooja pack worth only ₹500, leading to a police investigation and further highlighting the need for strict enforcement against such malpractices.
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