Budget 2026 Gets Mixed Response in Nagpur: GST Relief Welcomed, TCS Hike Raises Industry Concerns
Nagpur: The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has drawn a mixed but largely constructive response from Nagpur’s business and trade bodies, with industry leaders welcoming GST reforms, MSME support and infrastructure push, while flagging concerns...
Budget 2026: Alcohol Gets Costlier, Mobiles Get Cheaper
New Delhi: Union Budget 2026 just rewired everyday expenses—making healthcare, gadgets, travel, and education lighter on the wallet, while alcohol, luxury goods, and stock trading get pricier. Presenting her ninth consecutive Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rolled out sharp customs duty...
735 KG CLEANED FROM AAMRAI ROAD (Old Airport Road)
On Amrai Road (The old airport road) , the green forest backside of Sonegaon Lake, The Vrikshit Foundation carried out a major cleanliness drive with the support of 80 dedicated volunteers, collecting 735 kilograms of garbage from an area many...
Budget 2026 Boost: Big MSME, Tourism Push for Nagpur & Vidarbha
Nagpur: The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to open fresh growth opportunities for Nagpur and the wider Vidarbha region, with strong emphasis on MSMEs, tourism, textiles, and manufacturing-led development. At the national level, the Budget...
No Changes in Personal Income Tax in Budget 2026
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2026, marking her ninth consecutive Budget-a first in India’s parliamentary history. Ahead of the Budget presentation, Sitharaman followed tradition by visiting Kartavya Bhavan and calling on President Droupadi Murmu. During her...
Union Budget 2026: Big Announcements by Nirmala Sitharaman – What Gets Cheaper, What Costs More
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament today (February 1, 2026), marking her ninth consecutive Budget. The government reiterated its focus on poverty eradication, job creation, higher investment, and the vision of a...
Union Budget 2026: Capex Push, Tax Holiday for Data Centres, Cheaper Cancer Drugs Among Key Announcements
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented a growth-focused Union Budget, doubling down on infrastructure spending, easing compliance for taxpayers and businesses, and rolling out a sweeping package for healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and technology. At the core of the...
Increase in securities transaction tax spooks Dalal Street
India's equity markets seem to have reacted negatively to the increase of securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and trading segment from 0.02% to 0.05%, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 indices down by 1.8%. After both the indices...
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra deputy CM
Sunetra Pawar, leader of the NCP legislative party and wife of late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, takes oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra at the Lok...
Neeta Thakre to Be Nagpur Mayor? BJP Finalises Civic Power Line-Up
Nagpur: Ending weeks of speculation in political circles, the Bharatiya Janata Party has almost finalised its leadership team for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. While the official announcement is scheduled for February 2, reliable sources say the key posts are already...
Young construction worker dies after falling from 11th floor in MIHAN building
Nagpur: A tragic accident claimed the life of a young construction worker after he fell from the 11th floor of a building in the Sonegaon police station limits on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 4 pm on January 30, 2026,...
Senior Corporator Balya Borkar Appointed Leader of the Ruling Party in Nagpur Municipal Corporation
Nagpur: Senior corporator Balya (Narendra) Borkar has been appointed as the Leader of the Ruling Party in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. The announcement was made by city president Dayashankar Tiwari. With this decision, the party has entrusted a major responsibility to...
PM Modi to virtually flag off PM E-Bus service in Nagpur on Feb 14
Nagpur: Taking a decisive step towards clean and sustainable urban transport, Nagpur is set to roll out the PM E-Bus service on February 14, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurating the initiative. The city has been selected among the...
Mayor mystery deepens in Nagpur: BJP keeps cards close as deadline nears
Nagpur: As the clock ticks towards February 2, the last day for filing nominations for the Nagpur Mayor’s post, the city’s political corridors are buzzing with one big question: Who will finally get the crown? And if insiders are to...
IIM Nagpur Presents ZMF 2026 – The Annual Cultural Flagship Fest
Nagpur is all set to feel a fresh wave of youthful energy as Zero Mile Fest (ZMF) 2026, the annual cultural flagship fest of IIM Nagpur, comes back bigger, louder, and more vibrant. Happening on 1st February 2026, from 5:00 PM...
Cops seize ganja on Nagpur-Bhandara Highway, 4 held; supplier from Odisha absconding
Nagpur: In a major action under Operation Thunder, the Unit 5 of Crime Branch seized 5 kg of ganja and arrested four persons on the Bhandara-Nagpur Highway near Kapasi in the Pardi police station limits. The operation, conducted between...
Crucial BJP meet at Gadkari’s residence today to decide Nagpur Mayor, Deputy Mayor
Nagpur: The process for electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has reached a decisive stage, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) set to finalise its candidates ahead of the nomination deadline on Monday, February...
Drifting from truth, non-violence is dangerous for nation: Vikas Thakre
Nagpur: Emphasising the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy, Nagpur City (District) Congress Committee president and West Nagpur MLA Vikas Thakre warned that straying from the path of truth and non-violence poses a serious threat to the nation’s unity. Thakre was...
Serial thief arrested in Pardi, 7 housebreak-in, vehicle theft cases solved
Nagpur: Pardi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man and solved a major house burglary case, while also cracking seven theft-related offences, including housebreak-ins and vehicle thefts, committed across multiple police station jurisdictions in the city. According to police, the burglary took...
Tehsil cops crack Ram Jhula murder case, two arrested
Nagpur: Tehsil Police have arrested two persons in connection with the brutal murder of an unidentified man who was found critically injured near Ram Jhula earlier this month. The crime, triggered by a trivial dispute, has exposed yet another instance...
Nagpur: Principal, teacher booked for assaulting class 7 girl
Nagpur: In a disturbing case that has sparked outrage, a school principal and a teacher have been booked for allegedly brutalising a Class 7 girl student inside a private school in the Yashodhara Nagar police station limits, raising serious questions...
