Two booked for molesting woman amid long-running property dispute in Nagpur
Nagpur: A four-year-old property dispute allegedly took a criminal turn after two men were booked for trespassing into a woman's house and molesting her in the Kotwali Police Station area in Nagpur. According to police, the complainant, a 53-year-old woman, has...
FDA cracks down on junk food in schools; chips, soft drinks banned on campuses
Nagpur: In a major push to promote healthy eating among schoolchildren, the Maharashtra Government has prohibited the sale and promotion of junk food, including chips, fried snacks and sugary beverages, in all schools across the State. The sweeping food safety...
Matru Seva Sangh Mahal Branch begins centenary year in grand style
Nagpur: Matru Seva Sangh's Mahal Branch formally launched its centenary year celebrations with a grand inaugural ceremony, celebrating the institution's century-long contribution to maternal and child healthcare and honouring the dedication of its nursing staff. The programme was held at the...
ED gets Governor’s nod to prosecute ex-Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in Rs 100-crore extortion case
Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has received the Governor's sanction to prosecute former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in the alleged Rs 100-crore extortion case, marking a significant development in one of the state's most high-profile political controversies. The central agency...
Nagpur to host Employment Fair for job seekers, internship opportunities for final-year students
Nagpur: In a bid to create employment opportunities for unemployed youth in the district, the District Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Guidance Centre, Nagpur, will organise a Rozgar Melava (Employment Fair). Several reputed companies are expected to participate in the job...
Kalamna police crack burglary case in days, arrest two, recover Rs 1 lakh stolen property
Nagpur: Demonstrating swift investigative work, the Kalamna Police have solved a house burglary case within days by analysing CCTV footage and acting on intelligence inputs. Two accused have been arrested and stolen property worth around Rs 1 lakh has been...
Temple thief bows before deity, then steals silver crown, bell; arrested within hours
Nagpur: In a bizarre incident that has shocked devotees, a man allegedly offered prayers at a temple, waited for the crowd to disperse, and then stole a silver crown from Goddess Durga's idol and a brass bell. His entire act,...
Blinkit delivery boys arrested for attempted murder of colleague in Nagpur
Nagpur: A rivalry over workplace performance allegedly turned violent in Nagpur after two delivery executives of an online delivery company were arrested for attempting to murder their colleague, whom they allegedly viewed as a competitor. The incident took place late at...
Flesh trade busted at Nagpur’s Exotica Spa; two arrested, 3 women rescued
Nagpur: The Crime Branch's Unit-5 has busted an alleged flesh trade racket operating under the guise of a spa in Wathoda and arrested two persons, including the owner of the establishment. Three women were rescued during the raid, while a...
Shame! Shame!: Activist Exposes Liquor Bottles Inside NMC Headquarters
Nagpur: In an embarrassing setback for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) much-publicised cleanliness drive, heaps of garbage and empty bottles of premium liquor were found lying inside the sixth floor of the civic body's own headquarters, exposing glaring lapses in...
Yellow Alert for Nagpur, Pune Ghats; Rain Likely Across State
New Delhi: There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in parts of Maharashtra today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rain at a few places across the state. However, the weather department has also issued a...
NEET UG Counselling 2026 Begins August 5
New Delhi: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for NEET UG Counselling 2026, with registration for Round 1 set to begin on August 5 through the official counselling portal. The counselling process will facilitate admissions to MBBS,...
UP STF Arrests Alleged Pan-India Investment Fraud Kingpin from Nagpur
Nagpur/Lucknow: In a major breakthrough against cyber fraud, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) has arrested the alleged mastermind of a pan-India investment scam from Nagpur, Maharashtra. The accused, Anurag Arvind Srivastava, is alleged to have cheated investors...
Nagpur woman accuses man of rape on marriage pretext, death threats
Nagpur: A woman who went to sell scrap at a local shop allegedly never imagined that the meeting there would change her life. A 27-year-old woman from the Pachpaoli police station area has accused a man of allegedly establishing physical...
Nagpur woman Aashi De found dead in Kanhan River; police probe suspicious circumstances
Nagpur: Sensation prevailed after the body of city-based young woman Aashi De was found in the waters beneath the Kanhan River bridge in Nagpur Rural during the early hours of Monday. As the initial examination indicated suspicious circumstances surrounding her...
Youth arrested for raping, impregnating minor girl in Nagpur
Nagpur: A 19-year-old youth has been arrested by Kapil Nagar police for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl after trespassing into her house and subsequently threatening her life. According to police sources, the incident took place on June 18, 2026, around...
Facebook friendship turns into love trap; Nagpur Police book man for rape
Nagpur: A Facebook friendship that allegedly turned into a love affair ended with a woman approaching the police after the man she was in a relationship with allegedly refused to marry her despite promising marriage. The Pratap Nagar police have...
Two women accuse Nagpur man of love trap, fraudulent marriage promises; held
Nagpur: A man accused of allegedly trapping women through online platforms, promising marriage and later backing out after establishing physical relationships has been exposed in Nagpur. Two separate complaints have been registered against the same accused at different police stations,...
Transgender advocate, bank employee marry in traditional Hindu ceremony
Nagpur: In a heartening story of love, acceptance and equality, Shivani Surkar, a transgender advocate from Wardha, and Nitin Solanke, a bank employee, solemnised their four-year-old relationship by tying the knot in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, drawing widespread appreciation...
Pregnant woman, unborn child die after treatment at Nagpur hospital; family alleges negligence
Nagpur: The death of a six-month pregnant woman and her unborn child during treatment at Sukhkarta Hospital in Mhalgi Nagar Chowk, Hudkeshwar, sparked outrage on Sunday, with grieving family members alleging gross medical negligence by the hospital administration. The incident...
Crime Branch busts gambling den in Jaripatka, 13 held; Rs 1.57 lakh seized
Nagpur: Intensifying its crackdown on illegal gambling, the Nagpur Police Crime Branch's Unit-6 raided a gambling den in Jaripatka and arrested 13 gamblers, seizing cash, mobile phones and gambling paraphernalia collectively worth Rs 1.57 lakh. Acting on a specific tip-off, the...
