Illegal mahua liquor dens busted in Hingna area on dry day; four held
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on illicit liquor trade, the Crime Branch team of Nagpur Police raided the Pardhi settlement in Chandrapur Rithi Gram Panchayat, Hingna area, on a dry day on Sunday and destroyed several illegal Mahua liquor distilleries....
Congress must decide how much more insult it can tolerate from Shiv Sena (UBT): Bawankule
Nagpur: Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has once again taken a sharp dig at the Congress, questioning how much more humiliation the party is willing to endure from its ally, Shiv Sena (UBT). Speaking to the media in Nagpur, Bawankule...
Toquo Bar in Nagpur’s Dharampeth raided for loud music
Nagpur: Sitabuldi Police conducted a late-night raid on Toquo Bar and Restaurant located in Dharampeth, Nagpur, after receiving a tip-off about unauthorized loud music being played on the premises. The operation, which took place between 1:15 am and 1:30 am...
Gadkari to set up premium international school in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a significant development on the education front, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's family has decided to set up a premium international-standard private school in Nagpur. The school will be developed entirely with private funding, without any government assistance. For the...
Despite ban, rampant online sale of hookah flavours, pan masala in Nagpur, HC notice to Govt
Nagpur: Despite a blanket ban imposed by the Maharashtra Government on the sale of flavoured pan masala and certain tobacco-based products, these banned items continue to be sold openly on e-commerce platforms in Nagpur. The State Government had issued a...
NMC’s citywide disability survey enters final phase
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched the final phase of its comprehensive citywide survey to collect data on persons with disabilities, aimed at ensuring they receive benefits under various government schemes. The exercise, conducted in collaboration with Mahatma...
Woman’s jewellery worth Rs 4.40 lakh stolen from bus at Ganeshpeth, Nagpur
Nagpur: A case of theft has been registered at Ganeshpeth Police Station after a woman’s suitcase containing gold ornaments worth Rs 4.40 lakh was allegedly stolen by three unidentified men while she was boarding a bus from the Ganeshpeth Bus...
Nagpur’s Siya to represent India at FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in China
Nagpur: Siya Deodhar, a talented 22-year-old basketball player from Shivaji Nagar Gymkhana, Nagpur, has been selected to represent the senior Indian women’s basketball team in the prestigious FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, scheduled to be held at Shenzhen, China, from July...
Heavy vehicles continue to violate ban on Nagpur’s Gowari Flyover; officials in a fix
Nagpur: Despite clear restrictions, heavy vehicles continue to ply on the Shaheed Adivasi Gowari Sitabuldi Flyover, turning the stretch into a persistent headache for the traffic police and the Public Works Department (PWD). Years after restrictions were imposed, enforcement remains...
Ippa gang hunts member after leader’s wife dies in secret affair, Nagpur tense
Nagpur: In a real-life drama that mirrors a crime thriller, the notorious Ippa gang is in turmoil after the gang leader's wife died in a motorcycle accident during a secret outing with one of their own members, Arshad alias...
Prostitution racket busted in flat in Kapil Nagar, Nagpur, woman pimp held
Nagpur: The Social Security Branch (SSB) of Nagpur Police Crime Branch has busted a sex racket being operated out of a residential apartment in the Kapil Nagar area and rescued one woman victim during the raid. Acting on a tip-off, the...
Six months, zero murders: Beltarodi Police set rare benchmark in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a city battling a rising tide of violent crimes, Nagpur’s Beltarodi Police Station has emerged as a rare success story -- recording zero murders in the first half of 2025. While 52 murders were registered across 33 police...
Nagpur woman jumps off Kanhan River bridge in front of husband
Nagpur: A shocking incident on the Neri Bridge over the Kanhan River in Nagpur district left the region stunned on Saturday afternoon, after a 23-year-old woman jumped off the bridge in front of her husband, ending her life. The woman has...
BJP MLC Parinay Fuke’s sister-in-law Priya stages protest outside Vidhan Bhavan
Mumbai: The family feud within BJP MLC Parinay Fuke's household has once again come into the spotlight after his sister-in-law Priya Fuke staged a protest outside the Vidhan Bhavan, demanding justice from the Chief Minister. Priya Fuke, who has earlier levelled...
Wife, lover smother paralysed husband to death in Nagpur’s Wathoda
Nagpur: A paralysed man was allegedly murdered by his wife and her lover in a chilling plot to eliminate him and live together, the police said. The crime, initially disguised as a natural death, came to light after a postmortem...
Nagpur Urban Streets Analysis: A Step Towards Safer, Inclusive Streets in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in partnership with ITDP India, released the Nagpur Urban Streets Assessment Report on July 07, 2025. The report is a comprehensive study evaluating the condition and usability of the city’s walking and cycling infrastructure....
Nagpur News Today – July 7, 2025: Major Updates from the Last 24 Hours
Nagpur witnessed a mix of serious crime investigations, civic progress, political debates, and rising health concerns over the last 24 hours. Here's your comprehensive roundup of the top developments as of July 7, 2025.
Crime & Public Safety
- Highway Robberies Continue:...
Growing Number of Poor in the Country Is a Concern, Says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur
Nagpur – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday expressed concern over the increasing number of poor people in the country, stating that wealth is gradually getting concentrated in the hands of a few rich individuals, which...
Power Workers in Nagpur and Across Maharashtra to Strike on July 9 Against Adani, Torrent Licensing Push
Nagpur – Power sector employees across Nagpur and Maharashtra have announced a statewide strike on July 9, opposing the state government’s parallel electricity licensing policy, which could allow private companies like Adani Power and Torrent Power to enter the public power...
Nagpur Wakes Up to Heavy Rains; Orange Alert Issued for the City
Nagpur – The city of Nagpur witnessed intense rainfall early this morning, marking a strong spell of the monsoon across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Nagpur for July 7 and 8, forecasting heavy...