UPI payments above Rs 2,000 may attract merchant fee; Govt proposes legal framework
New Delhi: The era of completely free Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions could be headed for a policy shift, with the Centre proposing amendments that would enable the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments in...
NCP workers stage protest in Nagpur over remark against Sunetra Pawar
Nagpur: The Nagpur city unit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday staged a protest near the Gandhi statue at Variety Square against Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal over his alleged objectionable remarks against NCP leader Sunetra Pawar. The demonstration...
HC pulls up NMC over waterlogging crisis, asks ‘why collect taxes if basic services fail?’
Nagpur: In a scathing indictment of Nagpur's civic administration, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday sharply questioned the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) over the city's recurring waterlogging, asking why citizens should pay taxes when even the...
Drunk youth brings Hingna Road traffic to standstill
Nagpur: A major traffic jam was triggered on Hingna Road after an allegedly intoxicated youth repeatedly stood in front of moving buses and vehicles, creating chaos and endangering commuters. According to eyewitnesses, the youth intentionally blocked traffic by standing in front...
One killed, another injured in head-on bike collision near Mohpa
Nagpur: A man was killed while another sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision between two motorcycles in the Mohpa area under Saoner Police Station limits on Wednesday. The accident occurred near a roadside dhaba on the Mohpa-Kanyadol Road leading towards...
Resident doctors at Nagpur GMCH begin indefinite strike; OPD services hit
Nagpur: Resident doctors at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) launched an indefinite strike on Wednesday after talks with the Maharashtra Government failed to resolve their long-pending demands. The strike was called by the Central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors...
Nagpur teen held captive, brutally tortured by Instagram friend; dramatic 20-hour police rescue
Nagpur: A 16-year-old Class XII student was rescued after enduring more than 24 hours of alleged captivity, repeated sexual assault and brutal physical torture at a rented apartment in Dighori in Nagpur, where she had been confined by a 19-year-old...
HC cracks whip on noise pollution in Nagpur, seeks action report on mobile DJs
Nagpur: Taking a stern view of the growing menace of noise pollution, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has demanded accountability from the police over the unchecked use of high-decibel mobile DJ vehicles during rallies and late-night processions....
Koradi’s 162-foot Hanuman idol ready to bless devotees; laser show to dazzle visitors
Nagpur: After months of anticipation, the towering 162-foot Lord Hanuman idol at the revered Shri Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Temple in Koradi has finally been completed, paving the way for its grand inauguration and transforming the temple into a major spiritual and...
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...
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...
