Oxford Study: Nagpur Ranked 4th Most Heat-Vulnerable City in the World
Nagpur: Nagpur has been ranked as the fourth most heat-vulnerable city in the world and the second most vulnerable city in India, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The report, which assessed heat-risk vulnerability across...
Major Reshuffle in Nagpur Police: Five Deputy Commissioners Transferred, New Postings Announced
Nagpur: In a significant administrative reshuffle within the Nagpur City Police, Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal has ordered the transfer and posting of five Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) across key departments. The changes were approved by the Nagpur...
‘India Must Lead, Not Dominate’: Bhagwat’s Message as Kumar Mangalam Birla Hails RSS in Nagpur
Nagpur: A vision of a strong, self-reliant India rooted in service and social responsibility took center stage at the concluding ceremony of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) Karyakarta Vikas Varg-Dwitiya training camp in Nagpur on Thursday, where RSS chief Mohan...
CCTV trail leads to arrest in Rs 1.8-lakh copper theft in Bajaj Nagar
Nagpur: Bajaj Nagar Police have solved a major copper theft case with the arrest of one accused who allegedly confessed to carrying out the burglary along with a notorious city-based thief. Police are now searching for the absconding accomplice, identified...
Nagpur Rural Police crack inter-state opium network, seize contraband in Jharkhand
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, Nagpur Rural Police have uncovered an inter-state opium smuggling network operating from Jharkhand and seized contraband worth lakhs of rupees during a raid conducted in the state's Khunti district. The action stems from...
BJP’s Arun Lakhani elected unopposed in Maharashtra Legislative Council poll
Nagpur: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Lakhani has been elected unopposed to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from the Wardha-Chandrapur-Gadchiroli Local Authorities Constituency after opposition candidates withdrew from the contest on the last day for withdrawal of nominations. The election became...
Fake MahaMetro website used to trap job seekers in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a disturbing case of cyber fraud exploiting the aspirations of unemployed youth, fraudsters allegedly created a fake website resembling the official portal of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) and used it to lure job seekers with promises...
Illegal use of domestic LPG flourishes across Nagpur amid rising commercial gas prices
Nagpur: The rampant misuse of domestic LPG cylinders by commercial establishments has emerged as a growing concern in Nagpur, raising serious questions about regulatory enforcement, public safety and the diversion of subsidised cooking gas meant for households. Amid continuous hikes in...
Reputation Under Pressure, Resolve Unshaken: Satish Sanpal’s Response
Dubai-based entrepreneur Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman of ANAX Holding, continues to maintain his focus on long-term business growth despite heightened public attention surrounding ongoing legal matters. While recent developments have generated discussion across legal and media circles, Sanpal has...
Nagpur woman’s house burgled while attending husband’s surgery; Rs 1.69 lakh booty stolen
Nagpur: Taking advantage of a family's absence during a medical emergency, an unidentified burglar broke into a house in Hudkeshwar and decamped with gold and silver ornaments along with a laptop worth Rs 1.69 lakh. The theft came to light after...
Good news: Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, heralding India’s vital rainy season
New Delhi: Bringing relief from scorching summer temperatures and renewed hope for farmers across the country, the Southwest Monsoon has officially arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday announced...
Nagpur cloth trader duped of Rs 54 lakh in cryptocurrency investment scam
Nagpur: In yet another case highlighting the growing menace of cyber-enabled investment fraud, a cloth merchant from Nagpur was allegedly duped of more than Rs 54 lakh by a gang of cyber criminals who lured him with promises of extraordinary...
Sex Racket Busted in Nagpur’s Dhantoli; Agent Arrested for Allegedly Luring Women into Prostitution
Nagpur: The Social Security Branch (SSB) of Nagpur Police has busted an alleged sex trafficking and prostitution racket operating in the Dhantoli area and arrested a 22-year-old agent accused of luring women into the trade by promising quick money. According to...
Nagpur Bench of Bombay HC grapples with backlog as over 73,000 cases await justice
Nagpur: The growing backlog of cases before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has emerged as a significant challenge for the justice delivery system, raising concerns over prolonged delays in the adjudication of disputes and criminal matters. According to...
After 13 years, verdict nears in Nagpur’s Rs 200-crore Shreesurya investment scam
Nagpur: One of Vidarbha's most infamous financial fraud cases, the alleged Shreesurya Investment Scam, is finally approaching its decisive phase after more than a decade of legal proceedings. Nearly 13 years after thousands of investors claimed they were duped of...
Nagpur Rural Police Bust Inter-State Opium Network in Jharkhand, Seize 2.285 Kg of Contraband
Umred/Nagpur: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Nagpur Rural Police have seized 2.285 kilograms of opium from Jharkhand's Khunti district and uncovered a wider inter-state drug trafficking network. The operation led to the recovery of contraband, electronic devices and...
Kolkata woman alleges forced conversion, molestation at Kamptee dargah
Nagpur: A cloud of serious criminal allegations has descended over a prominent dargah in Old Kamptee after a woman from Kolkata accused the shrine's spiritual head and several associates of attempting to forcibly convert her religion, molesting her, illegally confining...
NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide; Emotional Note Says, “I Don’t Have the Courage to Take the Exam Again”
Mauganj/Nagpur: A heartbreaking incident from Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district has left an entire family shattered. Akanksha Chaturvedi, a 19-year-old NEET aspirant who dreamed of becoming a doctor, allegedly died by suicide after struggling with severe emotional distress. Akanksha, a resident of...
Ashish NX Fire: If Rules Were Being Violated for Years, Who Allowed It to Happen?
Nagpur: The devastating fire at Ashish NX showroom in one of Nagpur's busiest commercial hubs has triggered outrage across the city and raised uncomfortable questions about the enforcement of fire safety regulations. In the aftermath of the blaze, the Fire Department...
30 Wild Elephants Enter Chandrapur From Gadchiroli, Advance Towards Tadoba Buffer
Chandrapur: A herd of 30 wild elephants, including several calves, has moved from Gadchiroli district into Chandrapur and is now heading towards the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), prompting the Forest Department to place nearby villages on...
Nagpur’s Namira Siddiqui tops NEET MDS with All India Rank 1, brings glory to Vidarbha
Nagpur: A young dental student from Nagpur has etched her name in the national record books by securing All India Rank 1 in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS), a feat that has brought immense...
