Rs 10 lakh cover, free treatment: Maharashtra’s big safety net for Govindas ahead of Dahi Handi
Nagpur: Ahead of the annual Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra, the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government has rolled out a comprehensive insurance scheme for nearly 1.60 lakh Govindas participating in the celebrations across the State. According to the government order, Govindas...
Crime Branch busts gambling den, nine held in Wathoda raid
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on illegal gambling, the Nagpur Crime Branch raided a gambling den in the Wathoda police station area and arrested nine persons allegedly caught red-handed while betting on card games. Property worth Rs 22.37 lakh, including...
Crime Branch nets three in twin MD drug busts, seizes contraband worth Rs 30.6 lakh
Nagpur: Continuing its crackdown on narcotics, the Nagpur Crime Branch carried out two separate raids on Friday, arresting three alleged drug peddlers and seizing mephedrone (MD) along with vehicles, mobile phones, cash and other valuables collectively worth Rs 30.60 lakh....
Youth stoned to death in forest near Symbiosis College in Nagpur
Nagpur: Panic gripped the Wathoda area on Friday after the blood-soaked body of an unidentified young man was discovered in a forested patch behind Symbiosis College in Nagpur. Police suspect the victim was brutally murdered after being struck on the...
Accused in teen captivity case shifted from police lock-up to GMCH ICU after self-harm
Nagpur: In a dramatic turn in the sensational teenage captivity and sexual torture case, the 19-year-old accused from Thane was shifted from the cramped lock-up of Hudkeshwar police station to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Government Medical College and...
Nagpur Vidhan Bhavan expansion gets green signal; Rs 1,002.76-crore twin-building project set to take off
Nagpur: The long-pending expansion of the Nagpur Vidhan Bhavan has finally entered the execution phase, with the Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat formally initiating the construction of two major buildings under an ambitious Rs 1,002.76-crore redevelopment project. The mega initiative is aimed...
After Dighori: Questions Over Safety, Verification and Policing in Nagpur’s Zone IV
Nagpur: The recent incident in Dighori has shocked Nagpur and brought renewed focus on public safety in one of the city's fastest-growing regions. While the investigation into the case is underway and the law is taking its course, the incident...
Blade Allegedly Found in Food at Nagpur Restaurant; Police Probe Underway
Nagpur: Days after a customer allegedly found a cockroach in the sambar served at Mangaluru Kitchen, another food safety complaint has emerged in the city. A family has alleged that a
‘Gen Z Is Honest, Protesters Are Not Anti-National’: Mohan Bhagwat’s Strong Message to India’s Youth
Mumbai, August 6: In one of his most significant interactions with young Indians in recent years, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed more than 2,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha students at the India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Annual...
Worm Allegedly Found in Sambar at Mangaluru Kitchen, Nagpur
Nagpur: A social media post alleging that a customer found a worm in the sambar served at Mangaluru Kitchen in Vardhman Nagar has gone viral, raising concerns over food hygiene and safety. According to the viral post, the customer claimed to...
‘No work, no pay’: Bombay High Court warns protesting doctors; strike withdrawn
Mumbai: Hours after the Bombay High Court (HC) questioned the real-life consequences of doctors protesting and stopping work in Maharashtra, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) informed it that it was withdrawing the strike “forthwith”, but its grievances remain pending before...
Nagpur Police crack house burglary, recover Rs 3.5 lakh stolen valuables; one held
Nagpur: The Gittikhadan Police have solved a house burglary case by arresting one accused and recovering stolen valuables worth approximately Rs 3.5 lakh. A juvenile allegedly involved in the crime remains absconding, and efforts are underway to trace him. According to...
Cobra trapped for four days rescued after two-hour operation in Nagpur
Nagpur: A venomous cobra trapped beneath a concrete floor for four days was rescued in a daring operation by a snake rescuer in Manish Nagar, who risked his own safety to save the reptile. The incident took place in Revati Nagar,...
Temple thieves sought God’s forgiveness before theft, one lands in hospital, other arrested
Nagpur: In a bizarre theft case that has stunned Nagpur, two men allegedly sought forgiveness from the deities before breaking open donation boxes at two temples and fleeing with cash. Days later, one suspect landed in hospital after a road...
13-year-old boy who left home after father’s death traced safe by Nagpur police
Nagpur: In a heartening development, the Nagpur Police safely traced a 13-year-old boy who had gone missing after leaving home, reportedly unable to cope with the emotional trauma of his father's recent death. The teenager, a resident of Ansar Nagar in...
Young Minds Celebrate the Joy of Literature at DPS MIHAN’s Literary Odyssey -2026
Delhi Public School MIHAN successfully hosted the fourth edition of Literary Odyssey – A Feast for the Mind, an inter-school English literary festival that brought together students from various schools for a vibrant celebration of language, creativity, and critical thinking....
Ritika, Sonali storm into Korea Masters pre-quarterfinals with gritty comeback victory
Nagpur: Nagpur's doubles ace Ritika Thaker and her partner Sonali Singh of Lucknow produced a spirited comeback to book their place in the women's doubles pre-quarterfinals of the Korea Masters, overcoming a first-game setback to defeat South Korea's Bang Ji...
NMC Property Tax collection crosses Rs 100 crore in four months as citizens rush to avail rebate
Nagpur: A strong response from property owners rushing to beat the July 31 rebate deadline has enabled the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to cross the Rs 100-crore mark in property tax collections within the first four months of the 2026-27...
Decomposed body of unidentified youth found in Hingna forest
Nagpur: Panic gripped the Hingna area on Wednesday after the highly decomposed body of an unidentified youth was discovered in the dense forest at Chakri Ghat in Beat Borgaon, under the jurisdiction of Hingna Police Station. According to police, the body...
Nagpur woman held in Rs 7.68-crore loan fraud; 39 women’s IDs used as mule accounts
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, the Nagpur Police have unearthed an alleged financial fraud racket in which women were lured with promises of easy loans and their personal documents were allegedly misused to open bank accounts that handled transactions worth...
‘No apology’: FDA chief Mundhe’s Saoji remarks spark row, ignite debate over Nagpur’s iconic cuisine
Nagpur: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has refused to apologise for his controversial remarks on Nagpur’s iconic Saoji cuisine, insisting that his comments reflected his personal opinion and were intended to highlight health concerns associated with...
