Nagpur Charts Stronger Military–Civil Coordination for Rapid Action
Nagpur: Nagpur witnessed a strong push towards building an integrated and future-ready coordination framework as the Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) Conclave 2026 brought together apex decision-makers from the Indian Army, civil administration and key institutions for two days of focused...
Ajni Bridge Square Underpass Work to Begin Soon, Traffic Snarls Likely
Nagpur: After clearing multiple hurdles and prolonged delays, the state Public Works Department (PWD) is all set to commence construction of a new underpass at the congested Ajni Bridge Square within the next week. This will be the first instance...
Apex Military–Civil Conclave Reinforces ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to Security, Disaster Management and Development
A two-day Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) Conclave 2026 was organised by Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area at Nagpur on 20-21 January 2026, with participation of senior decision-making level officials from the military, civil administration and key civil institutions. The Conclave...
65% candidates lose deposits as parties dominate NMC elections
Nagpur: The verdict of the 2026 Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections has sent a blunt message to independent aspirants, politics without a party label is a lonely battle. When the final numbers came in, they told a stark story: nearly two...
WhatsApp APK trap: Fake traffic challans target Nagpurians
Nagpur: Cyber criminals in 2026 have refined a dangerous new playbook, and Nagpur has emerged as a clear target. Investigations reveal a surge in highly customised WhatsApp scams in which fraudsters masquerade as traffic police officials and send fake e-challans...
Hingna-Wardha link road nears completion, set to ease traffic flow
Nagpur: Work on the road connecting Hingna Road to Wardha Road is in its final stages and is expected to significantly ease travel for commuters once completed. The new link will provide direct connectivity, eliminating the need for motorists from...
Nagpur: Temple theft cases solved, accused arrested
Nagpur: The Tehsil Police have arrested a 52-year-old man for stealing silver ornaments from two Hanuman temples in Nagpur, recovering stolen silver worth Rs 84,000. According to police, the incident occurred on January 15, 2026, between 6 pm and 6.30 pm,...
AI-based parking plan rolled out for India-NZ T20I in Nagpur
Nagpur: As Jamtha Stadium prepares to host the high-voltage India-New Zealand T20I on January 21, the Nagpur traffic police are gearing up for an unprecedented challenge, managing the movement of over 40,000 cricket enthusiasts, alongside routine city traffic. For the...
Money power in NMC: BJP dominates list of crorepati corporators
Nagpur: The new House of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation is not just a story of electoral victories and political equations, it is also a revealing window into who holds the city’s real financial muscle. A close look at the affidavits...
Suspense builds: Who will be Nagpur’s next Mayor?
Nagpur: The newly elected Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) may be in place, but the city remains without clarity on who will occupy the Mayor’s chair. In an unprecedented situation in the corporation’s history, the process to determine reservation for the...
OBC quota under SC lens: Fate of 40 NMC corporators hangs in balance
Nagpur: A cloud of legal uncertainty hangs over the Nagpur Municipal Corporation as the future of 40 corporators elected from OBC-reserved wards now hinges on a crucial Supreme Court hearing later this week. At the heart of the issue is...
With blood still fresh: Move to reopen Dabo Club sparks outrage after double murder
Nagpur: Attempts to resurrect Dabo Club barely weeks after it became the site of a double murder have sparked outrage, anguish, and deep insecurity among the families of the victims, raising serious questions about regulatory laxity and the influence enjoyed...
Jamtha T-Point Closed to Vehicles for India–New Zealand T20
Nagpur: Ahead of the first T20 International between India and New Zealand on January 21 at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur city traffic police have rolled out a special traffic and parking plan to prevent congestion on the stadium premises...
Nagpur: Youth Arrested for Selling ₹650 Match Tickets at ₹2,500
Nagpur: With tickets for the India–New Zealand T20 match at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, selling out online within an hour, black marketing reared its head once again. Crime Branch officials arrested a युवक on Sunday night for illegally selling match...
वरिष्ठ भाजपा नेता संदीप जोशी ने सक्रिय राजनीति से संन्यास की घोषणा
नागपुर: भारतीय जनता पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेता और महाराष्ट्र विधान परिषद के सदस्य (एमएलसी) संदीप जोशी ने सक्रिय राजनीति से संन्यास लेने की औपचारिक घोषणा की है। उन्होंने इसके पीछे बदलती राजनीतिक संस्कृति, बढ़ते दल-बदल और संगठन में युवा नेतृत्व...
Senior BJP Leader Sandeep Joshi Announces Retirement from Active Politics
Nagpur: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) Sandeep Joshi has formally announced his decision to retire from active politics, stating that the changing political culture and the need to make space for...
Advantage Vidarbha 2026: AID to Host “Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav” in Nagpur from 6–8 February
Nagpur: The Association for Industrial Development (AID) will organise the third edition of “Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav” from 6th to 8th February 2026 at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Campus, Ambazari–Amravati Road, Nagpur. The three-day mega...
From peon’s son to Corporator: An RSS Swayamsevak’s quiet rise in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a moment rich with symbolism and quiet social significance, RSS Swayamsevak Ganesh Charlewar has been elected as a Corporator to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, the very institution where his father has spent decades working as a peon and...
21, student, Corporator: Lakshmi Hattithele is NMC’s youngest-ever member
Nagpur: At just 21, Lakshmi Hattithele scripted a moment that will be remembered in Nagpur’s civic politics for years to come. A fifth-semester BA Psychology student and contesting on a BJP ticket from Prabhag 5-A, Lakshmi emerged as the youngest...
Crores for tigers, spent on shopping! Serious questions over Bor Tiger Reserve funds
Nagpur: Instead of prioritising the protection of tiger habitat and ensuring a natural increase in their population, the administration at the Bor Tiger Reserve in Seloo taluka of Wardha district appears to have diverted its focus alarmingly towards excessive procurement...
Surprises galore in NMC polls as heavyweights bite the dust
Nagpur: The 2026 Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections rewrote many political scripts, springing surprises that few had anticipated. While the results heralded the rise of several new faces such as Shivani Dani, Yogesh Pachpore, Amol Shamkule and Nidhi Telgote, they also...
