Outrage: Mob tries to molest woman police officer during Nagpur violence

Nagpur: The atmosphere in Maharashtra remains tense following clashes over Aurangzeb’s tomb, with violent confrontations erupting between two groups in Nagpur’s Mahal area on Monday. The situation escalated quickly as both sides resorted to stone-pelting, leaving several people, including police...

VIA Members’ visit to Mahindra & Mahindra MIDC Unit

Vidarbha Industries Association led by President, Vishal Agrawal, recently visited the state-of–the-art Tractor manufacturing unit of Mahindra & Mahindra at MIDC Hingna. The 16 member VIA team was extended a warm welcome by Narendra Satphale, DGM, Abhijit Kalambe, HR Head,...

Historic First: Nagpur Court Holds Late-Night Hearing Till 2:50 AM on Mahal Riots

Nagpur Today: In a historic first for Nagpur’s judiciary, an unusual court session took place late into the night. The hearing in the Mahal riot case continued until 2:50 AM in the court of First-Class Judicial Magistrate Sultana Maimuna. While...

Sandeep Joshi among Five Mahayuti candidates elected unopposed to Maharashtra legislative council

MUMBAI: Five candidates of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, were on Tuesday elected unopposed to the Maharashtra legislative council as opposition parties did not field their candidates for the March 27 bypolls to the House. Sandeep...

Police Conduct Flag March in Violence-Hit Nagpur to Restore Confidence

Nagpur: In response to recent unrest, police and security personnel conducted a flag march in violence-hit areas of Nagpur, Maharashtra, aiming to instill confidence among residents. The march was part of efforts to maintain law and order following tensions...

VHP Leaders Booked for Hurting Religious Sentiments in Nagpur Protest

Nagpur: Police in Nagpur have registered a case against several office-bearers of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a recent protest. The demonstration, which called for the removal of Mughal emperor...

Nagpur violence echoes in Parliament, Congress MP says CM Fadnavis failed in his Rajdharma

New Delhi/Nagpur: The communal violence in Nagpur has resonated in Parliament, with Congress Rajya Sabha MP Renuka Chowdhury demanding an urgent discussion on what she termed a "complete breakdown of communal harmony and law and order" in Maharashtra’s Second Capital. During...

Nagpurians recall mob horror, share how Nagpur violence unfolded

Nagpur: Houses were vandalised and vehicles were torched, recounted the residents of Nagpur, narrating how the violence unfolded on March 17 night after calls by a right-wing outfit to remove the tomb of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Eyewitnesses claimed the police...

Nagpur Cricket War: Crazy Boys are champs, beat Shravan Stars by 7 wickets

Nagpur: Crazy Boys thumped Shravan Stars by seven wickets in final of the Season 6 of Nagpur Cricket War (NCW) recently. The box cricket tournament was organised at The Empress Palace, Wardha Road, Nagpur. After winning the toss, Crazy Boys elected...

Nagpur violence: Bawankule meets injured police officers, personnel in hospital

Nagpur: Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Guardian Minister of Nagpur, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, expressed deep concern over the violent incidents in Mahal, Chitnis Park Chowk, Hansapuri, and Bhaldarpura in the city on Monday. He stated that the clashes have left scars on...

Nagpur violence: Who destroyed city’s age-old harmony? Peace is the ultimate casualty!!

Nagpur: A city long known for its peaceful coexistence found itself engulfed in chaos on March 17, as violence erupted over demands to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb. What began as a heated controversy quickly escalated into arson, vandalism, and brutal attacks...

Nagpur Central Jail houses 16 death row convicts, awaits next execution

Nagpur: The Nagpur Central Jail, one of Maharashtra’s two facilities equipped with an execution chamber, currently holds 16 prisoners on death row. It ranks second in the State after Pune’s Yerwada Jail, which has 21 convicts awaiting execution. Among them, Sampat...

Nagpur violence impact: Many schools, colleges shut amid security concerns

Nagpur: Several schools and colleges in Nagpur remained closed on Tuesday, with some shutting down voluntarily while others were ordered to close by authorities after the city witnessed large-scale violence after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb. District Collector Dr...

Age-old tussle: Showdown looms over Sitabuldi hawker relocation as NMC pushes for order

Nagpur: The never-ending tussle between the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and unauthorized hawkers on Sitabuldi Main Road is set for another showdown, with the civic body gearing up to shift vendors to an alternative vending zone near Maharajbagh Road. However,...

Mastermind behind Nagpur violence will be identified: Bawankule

Nagpur: After arriving in Nagpur, State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule interacted with the media at Nagpur Airport and shared his views on the recent violence in the city. He stated, "So far, 40-45 people have been detained, and more arrests will...

Cops raid Jack & Jill, Rudra Royal restaurants, bust illegal liquor network

Nagpur: In a crackdown on the illegal liquor network, the Crime Branch of Nagpur Police raided two restaurants and seized alcohol being served without a license. Three persons, including two restaurant owners, have been booked by the police. According to police,...

Nagpur violence: Intelligence failure exposed, pre-planned conspiracy alleged

Nagpur: Police disperse an agitating crowd as communal tension prevailed Chitnis park area following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur, Monday, March 17, 2025. (PTI Photo)
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Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra witnessed large-scale violence on Monday...

Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Several Areas of Nagpur After Violent Clashes; Section 163 Enforced

Oplus_16908288 Nagpur: Tensions have escalated in Maharashtra over the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb. On Monday night at around 8:30 PM, violence erupted between two groups in Nagpur's Mahal area after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) burned an effigy...

Nagpur Violence: Police Commissioner Confirms Situation is Under Control

Nagpur: The situation in Nagpur remains peaceful after a brief spell of violence on monday night, confirmed Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singal. The unrest erupted around 8-8:30 PM following the burning of a photo, which led to people gathering in...

Tension in Nagpur Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb; Gadkari Appeals for Peace

Nagpur:Tensions flared in Nagpur over the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb, leading to clashes between two groups in the Mahal area. The situation escalated after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal staged a protest against Aurangzeb’s tomb...