NMC seeks 15,650 EVMs for upcoming civic polls
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) administration has formally requested the State Election Commission to provide 15,650 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming civic elections. The demand comes as the number of registered voters in the city has risen...
Nagpur’s Robin Hood Army spreads Diwali joy among the needy
Nagpur: While the city gears up for Diwali celebrations with lights and sweets, the Robin Hood Army (RHA) Nagpur Chapter is celebrating the festival in its own heartwarming way, by feeding the hungry and spreading smiles. Continuing its mission to fight...
Nagpur: Central Railway official caught taking Rs 25,000 bribe for pension approval
Nagpur: In a major action, the Vigilance Department of Central Railway on Tuesday caught an Office Superintendent (OS) from the Personnel Branch of Nagpur Division red-handed while accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe from a woman railway employee. The trap was...
Blow to red terror: Top Naxal leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Gadchiroli
Nagpur: Communist Party of India (Maoist) politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu surrendered before authorities in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Tuesday along with around 60 cadres, officials said. This development marks a significant setback for the CPI (Maoist) and comes...
Monsoon bids adieu: Vidarbha welcomes early winter chill
Nagpur: The Southwest Monsoon has officially withdrawn from most parts of Vidarbha, including Nagpur district, marking the end of a normal but rain-rich season. However, a few talukas in Gadchiroli are still witnessing residual monsoon activity. According to the India Meteorological...
High Court Grants Temporary Bail to Businessman Manoj Jayaswal in ₹300-Crore CBI Case
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted temporary bail to senior businessman Manoj Kumar Jayaswal, who was recently arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a ₹300-crore misappropriation case tied to the...
Income Tax Raids Shradha AI in Nagpur; Linked to Raisoni Group Enterprise
Nagpur: In a major pre-Diwali operation, the Income Tax Department conducted raids on Shradha AI, an enterprise associated with the Raisoni Group, creating a buzz across Nagpur’s corporate sector. Early on Tuesday morning, around 20–25 officials from the Mumbai Income Tax team...
Nagpur Bench Questions Opposition to Smart Electricity Meters
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the rationale behind opposing the government’s ongoing drive to install smart prepaid electricity meters across Maharashtra. During the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Vidarbha Electricity...
Winter Session of Maharashtra Legislature to Begin on December 8 Amid Local Body Polls
Nagpur: Even as Maharashtra gears up for local body elections, the Winter Session of the State Legislature is set to begin on December 8, right under the shadow of the impending poll code of conduct, likely to come into force...
Nagpur News: Tax Raids, Diwali Rush, Futala Reopening, Gold Rate & Horoscope
Here are the latest news updates from Nagpur for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, covering the top developments in city infrastructure, business, crime, politics, and environment — along with today’s gold rate, weather forecast, and daily horoscope.
City & Infrastructure
Diwali Traffic Congestion: With...Electric DP Blocks Traffic at Omkar Nagar Square, Citizens Demand Action
Nagpur: A major traffic bottleneck has become a daily nightmare for commuters at Omkar Nagar Square, on the road leading from Besa, where an Electric Distribution Point (DP) stands right in the middle of the carriageway. The structure not only...
Sandeep Joshi 2019 Firing: Two Professors Face Probe – Here’s Why
Nagpur: A major controversy has resurfaced around the 2019 firing incident involving BJP Leader and former Nagpur Mayor Sandeep Joshi, a close aide of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Two assistant professors from the Government Institute of Forensic Science (GIFS), Nagpur...
Nagpur Women Lawyers Seek Mandatory Reservation in HCBA Elections
Nagpur: In a significant development ahead of the High Court Bar Association (HCBA) elections for the 2026–2029 term, over 150 women lawyers from the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court have urged the Election Committee to introduce mandatory reservations...
Nagpur News: ₹1,570 Cr Property Scam, Police Expansion, Golden Ring Road Boost, Gold Rate & Horoscope
Here are the latest updates and top stories from Nagpur for Monday, October 14, 2025, covering major political, civic, business, and lifestyle developments — along with today’s gold rate, weather forecast, and daily horoscope.
Politics & Governance
Voter List Irregularities Alleged: The NCP...5-Day Income Tax Raid at ‘Go Gas’ Parent Company Sparks Buzz — What Triggered It?
Nagpur : A major Income Tax Department operation targeting Confidence Petroleum India Limited, the parent company of the popular LPG brand ‘Go Gas’, concluded on October 12 after an intense five-day raid across multiple locations in Nagpur and Mumbai. The large-scale...
Nagpur markets glow as Diwali shopping picks up pace
Nagpur: With Diwali just around the corner, the festive buzz has gripped Nagpur as markets come alive with colour, light, and cheerful shoppers. From Sitabuldi to Dharampeth and Itwari, streets are decked with glittering lanterns, decorative lights, and traditional clay...
Ex-Armyman arrested for cheating job aspirants of Rs 34.6 Lakh in Nagpur Rural
Nagpur: The Kuhi Police in Nagpur Rural have arrested a former Army personnel for allegedly defrauding students and job aspirants by promising them employment in various government departments. The accused has been identified as Purushottam Gyandev Bilewar (42), a resident...
Nagpur set to become first city to launch PM e-Buses; logo, colours finalised
Nagpur: The much-anticipated launch of the Prime Minister’s e-Bus service in Nagpur has moved a step closer to reality, with the Central Government finalising the official logo and approving colour options for the national fleet. The development clears the last...
Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav to be held from Nov 7 to 18 in Nagpur
Nagpur: The 10th edition of the Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav will be held from November 7 to 18 in Nagpur, announced Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Revenue Minister of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister of Nagpur District. The festival, under the vision of the Union...
Leopard scare in MIHAN ends as Forest Team captures, releases big cat safely
Nagpur: Days of fear and sleepless nights in the MIHAN area ended on a peaceful note after a leopard that had been prowling near residential and industrial zones was safely captured and released into the wild by the Forest Department’s...
IT crackdown exposes Rs 1,570 crore underreported property deals in Nagpur
Nagpur: In yet another major crackdown on financial irregularities, the Income Tax (IT) Department has unearthed large-scale underreporting of property transactions worth over Rs 1,570 crore during surveys at two key Sub-Registrar Offices in Nagpur, Civil Lines and Reshimbagh. According...