Toddler drowns in uncovered water tank in Kalamna; neighbour arrested
Nagpur: A moment of negligence turned fatal in Minimata Nagar, Kalamna, where a two-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an uncovered water tank on February 24. The deceased, Kush Rajendra Patel, had been playing near his house when he...
HC quashes defamation case against former Gondwana Club office bearers
Nagpur: Bringing curtains down on a long-running legal battle, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed defamation proceedings initiated against former office bearers of Gondwana Club, ruling in their favour and setting aside a lower court order...
Diesel black marketing exposed in Khaparkheda; accused held
Nagpur: In a swift midnight operation, Khaparkheda Police busted an illegal diesel stockpiling racket and arrested a 30-year-old man who was allegedly selling fuel without authorisation along the Bitgaon–Suradevi road. Acting on a specific tip-off, a patrolling team raided a roadside...
NMC declares war on illegal wedding pandals on public roads
Nagpur: After years of turning a blind eye to wedding pandals that virtually hijacked public roads, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has finally cracked the whip. In a sweeping three-month crackdown, the civic body has registered 764 cases against illegal...
Encroachment drive turns violent: Traders clash in Kamptee, video goes viral
Nagpur: What began as a routine anti-encroachment drive in Kamptee quickly spiralled into chaos, as two traders clashed violently in full public view, with the dramatic confrontation now going viral on social media. The incident occurred in the bustling market area...
“Don’t cut even a single tree for Orange City Street project”: HC warns NMC
Nagpur: In a sharp warning to the civic administration, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), restraining it from cutting “even a single tree” in the proposed Orange...
Nagpur cop ends life amid dispute with wife over children’s custody
Nagpur: In a heart-wrenching incident that has left Nagpur police force in shock, a 45-year-old head constable allegedly ended his life following a prolonged and bitter dispute with his wife over the custody of their two young children. His body...
Mother fights 4 transgenders, foils kidnap of infant son in Nagpur’s Jaripatka
Nagpur: In a chilling broad daylight incident, a 23-year-old mother displayed extraordinary courage after four transgender individuals allegedly attempted to kidnap her four-month-old son from their residence in the Gaddigodam area under the jurisdiction of Jaripatka Police Station on Monday...
Nagpur Constable Dies by Suicide at Ambazari Lake, Domestic Dispute Suspected
Nagpur: A 45-year-old police constable posted with the Nagpur City Police allegedly died by suicide by jumping into Ambazari Lake, with domestic discord suspected to be the reason behind the extreme step. The deceased, Shivratan Belekar, was attached to Pratap Nagar...
Nagpur HSC Leak Row: Students Under Scanner, No Re-Exam
Nagpur: Even as the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations continue without disruption, the alleged Maharashtra Class 12 paper leak controversy has left several students facing an uncertain future. The Nagpur division of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary...
Instagram Jealousy Sparks Midnight Rampage in Nagpur; Vehicles Vandalised, Three Detained
Nagpur: A violent late-night rampage rocked Nagpur’s Mahal area after a group of youths armed with sharp weapons went on a vandalism spree, allegedly triggered by anger over an Instagram friendship linked to a past relationship. The incident occurred around 11...
NMC Elects Standing, Transport & Subject Committee Members
Nagpur, : In a special meeting of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation held at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Sabhagruha, Reshimbagh, members were elected to the Standing Committee, Transport Committee, and ten Subject Committees. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Nita Thakre. Deputy Mayor...
President Droupadi Murmu to Launch Brahma Kumaris’ Statewide Harmony Campaign in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Brahma Kumaris’ ambitious statewide campaign promoting social harmony, trust, unity, and human values will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on February 25 at the Vishwashanti Sarovar campus in Jamtha, Nagpur. Preparations for the high-profile event have been...
Emergency Landing of British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Nagpur; All 169 Passengers Safe
Nagpur: A British Airways Boeing 787 passenger aircraft made an emergency landing in Nagpur on Tuesday. The flight was en route from London to Hyderabad but was unable to land at Hyderabad Airport due to adverse weather conditions. As a...
Hit-and-Run on Jabalpur Highway: Unidentified Pedestrian Killed in Nagpur, Police Launch Probe
Nagpur: A fatal hit-and-run accident occurred in the early hours of February 24, 2026, in the Hudkeshwar Police Station limits, leaving an unidentified pedestrian dead on the spot. At around 2:55 AM, an unknown vehicle travelling at high speed along Jabalpur...
MIDC Police Station Nagpur Arrests Externed Criminal for Violating Ban Order
Nagpur: In a swift and effective action, the MIDC Police arrested an externed criminal who had re-entered Nagpur city limits in violation of the externment order issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 1. On February 23, 2026, at around...
Central Railway’s Nagpur Division Recovers Over ₹1 Lakh in Anti-Ticketless Drive
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on ticketless and irregular travel, the Nagpur Division of Central Railway conducted an intensive ticket checking drive on February 21, 2026, recovering over ₹1 lakh in penalties. The operation was carried out under the supervision of...
Juvenile Held for Bike Thefts to Fund Lavish Lifestyle; Two Vehicles Recovered
Nagpur: Khaparkheda Police have arrested a habitual juvenile offender involved in multiple motorcycle thefts, revealing that he frequently stole vehicles to finance his lavish lifestyle. The arrest led to the recovery of two stolen vehicles — a Hero Splendor Plus...
Congress Corporator Turns Up in Sanitation Worker’s Uniform During Standing Committee Polls
Nagpur: A dramatic scene unfolded during the elections for the Standing Committee and other subject committee chairpersons of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Tuesday, adding political colour to the proceedings. Congress corporator Shailesh Pandey arrived at the venue dressed...
Who’s in Charge Now? Meet the Women Leading Nagpur Municipal Corporation
Nagpur: Nagpur witnessed a landmark political moment on Tuesday as the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) ushered in a new era of women-led governance. At a special general body meeting, the civic body formally established what is being described as an...
Shivani Dani-Vakhare Elected Standing Committee Chairperson at Nagpur NMC
Nagpur: Women’s leadership in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has gained further momentum with the election of Shivani Dani‑Vakhare as Chairperson of the powerful Standing Committee. Her appointment has drawn widespread congratulations and is being seen as a clear endorsement...
