Legal loophole in BNS leaves male rape survivors without protection
Nagpur: The recently implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which came into effect on July 1, 2024, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), is drawing criticism from legal experts and senior police officials from Nagpur for a glaring omission,...
Nagpur cops on alert as fake marriage party busted in Amravati bar
Nagpur: In a shocking incident that has raised concerns for law enforcement agencies across the region, Amravati City Police raided a so-called ‘Fake Marriage Party’ being held at a high-end bar and restaurant named Area 91 in Shankar Nagar, Amravati....
Flesh trade exposed at Metro Spa in Nagpur; 1 woman held, 4 victims rescued
Nagpur: The Social Security Wing of the Nagpur Police Crime Branch exposed a sex racket operating under the guise of wellness services at Metro Spa Health & Wellness Centre for Unisex, located in Sitabuldi. Acting on a tip-off, police...
Who Is Shivani Dani Wakhare? Vidarbha’s New Investment Advisor Appointed to Lead Regional Growth
Nagpur: In a move aimed at accelerating economic growth across the Vidarbha region, the Maharashtra government has appointed Shivani Dani Wakhare as the official Investment Advisor for Vidarbha. The appointment was confirmed through an announcement from the Chief Minister’s Office,...
2,861 Illegal Water Connections Disconnected in the City
Nagpur, :, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Orange City Water (OCW) have jointly disconnected 2,861 illegal water connections across various parts of the city. This action was taken between January and June 2025 across all ten zones through zone teams. NMC...
Fire Averted on Nandigram Express at Pimpalkhuti Station Thanks to Alert Railway Staff
Nagpur: A major train accident was narrowly averted on Monday morning at Pimpalkhuti Station, under the Nagpur Division of Central Railway, thanks to the alertness and swift action of railway staff. The incident occurred at around 9:23 AM when the Nandigram...
Nagpur News Today – July 15, 2025 | Heatwave, Drug Crackdown & Drainage Issues
Nagpur is witnessing a pause in the monsoon downpour, but the city isn’t catching a break. As temperatures rise and humidity sets in, residents are grappling with heat-related discomfort and a surge in mosquito activity. Meanwhile, key developments—from rave party...
Income Tax Raids at 10 Locations in Nagpur Region Over Fake Deductions and Refund Claims
Nagpur : In a major crackdown, the Income Tax Department on Monday conducted raids at around 10 locations across Nagpur and the surrounding Vidarbha region as part of a nationwide verification drive against bogus tax deduction claims. The action follows...
Rave Party Busted at RB Farmhouse in Kalmeshwar; 10 Booked for Drug and Liquor Offences
Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Nagpur Rural Police busted a rave party at RB Farmhouse in the Kalmeshwar Police Station area and booked 10 persons for illegal consumption of ganja and foreign liquor. Authorities...
Nagpurians battle heat, humidity, mosquito menace as monsoon takes a break
Nagpur: After being battered by three days of relentless rain last week, Nagpur is now grappling with a different kind of discomfort, soaring temperatures, rising humidity, and a growing mosquito menace. The sudden pause in rainfall has brought little...
Closure of toilet land near Deekshabhoomi sparks concerns over sanitation for Dhamma followers
Nagpur: With lakhs of followers of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar expected to gather at Deekshabhoomi for the annual Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din later this year, a move by local authorities has sparked widespread concern and criticism. A piece of open...
Om Namah Shivaya: Devotees flock Shiva temples in Nagpur on first Shravan Somwar
Nagpur: The city of Nagpur reverberated with chants of "Om Namah Shivaya" as thousands of devotees thronged Lord Shiva temples across the city on the first Monday of Shravan, one of the most sacred months in the Hindu calendar....
Maha’s new Security Bill will choke urban Naxal networks: CM Fadnavis
Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, passed by the State Legislature recently, will help in taking strong action against "urban Naxalism". Those speaking against the bill are "in a way trying to...
Society needs petitioners who hold Government accountable: Gadkari
Nagpur: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has stressed the need for filing court cases against the government to ensure discipline in public administration. A court order can get work done in a way that even the government can't,...
Shivani Dani Wakhare takes charge as Vidarbha Investment Advisor amid Amritkal goals
Nagpur: In a strategic move aimed at strengthening regional investment efforts, Shivani Dani Wakhare has been appointed as the Investment Advisor for the Vidarbha region, under the expanded investment-focused framework of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The appointment aligns with Chief...
Bars across Nagpur down shutters to protest hike in VAT, other taxes
Nagpur: Bars and permit rooms across Nagpur city and rural areas remained shut on Monday, July 14, as part of the statewide bandh observed today, protesting the recent hike in Value Added Tax (VAT) and additional levies imposed on the...
Chitar Oli comes alive: Nagpur’s artisans shape Ganesh idols with love and legacy!!
Nagpur: As Nagpur counts down to the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning August 27, the soul of Nagpur quietly stirs to life in its age-old lanes. In Chitar Oli, the city’s iconic idol-making district, the air is thick with the scent of...
‘No cheers today’: 20,000 bars shut across Maharashtra to protest steep liquor tax hike
Nagpur: It’s not an official dry day, but Maharashtra certainly feels like one. Over 20,000 bars, pubs, and permit rooms across the state downed shutters on Monday, July 14, in a massive protest against what the hospitality sector has...
‘खाइए, मगर सोच समझकर’: Your samosa, jalebi may soon come with a health warning!
Nagpur: That crispy samosa and golden jalebi you love might soon come with a side of reality check. In a health-conscious twist to India’s snack culture, the Union Health Ministry has ordered central institutions including AIIMS Nagpur to install “oil...
Gadkari orders spot assessment of rain-hit areas in Nagpur; seeks report in 8 days
Nagpur: In the aftermath of the torrential rainfall that lashed Nagpur on July 9, causing widespread waterlogging and disruption across several localities, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has expressed concern over the situation and directed the...
Samruddhi Mahamarg tenders under auditor’s scanner: PAG orders probe into fund misuse charge
Nagpur/Mumbai: The ambitious Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg project, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde through the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), is now facing serious scrutiny after allegations of large-scale financial irregularities. Acting on a formal complaint and political...
