Nagpur’s Solar Group unveils indigenous counter-drone micro-missile system
Nagpur: In a significant technological leap, the Nagpur-based Solar Group, through its subsidiary Economic Explosives Ltd. (EEL), has successfully test-fired its innovative counter-drone micro-missile system, ‘Bhargavastra.’ Designed and developed indigenously, this guided micro-missile offers a cost-effective, multi-layer defence solution against...
Youth falls from building while flying kite in Nagpur, dies
Nagpur: A youth was killed after falling from a building while flying a kite, and three others were seriously injured due to life-threatening nylon manja (kite string) in separate incidents during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Nagpur on Tuesday. According to the...
Nagpur horror: Sex psycho held for raping 50 girls over 15 years under guise of counselling
Nagpur: The city police on Monday arrested a 47-year-old psychologist for allegedly blackmailing and sexually exploiting at least 50 students over the past 15 years. The accused, whose name has been withheld for legal and social reasons, reportedly abused his...
Nagpur Nayara Dealers Join Nationwide Uproar: Protests Demand Eight-Year-Delayed Margin Revisions
Nagpur: In a bold move against alleged neglect by Nayara Energy Ltd., dealers from Nagpur are set to join a nationwide protest on January 16, 2025, under the banner of the All India Nayara Dealers Association. The agitation comes in...
FIR against Bhandara SDPO Ashok Bagul in molestation case quashed
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR registered against Nagpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashok Bagul in a molestation case. The complainant submitted an affidavit in court stating that she is married, focused on building...
Nagpur set to get new police station at Bhandewadi, 34th in city
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra is set to address its growing population and increasing demand for policing infrastructure by opening a new police station in the Bhandewadi area. Nagpur currently has 33 police stations, excluding the Cyber Police Station....
Nagpur: Youth Brutally Murdered in Dhantoli’s Takiya Basti
Nagpur: A shocking case of murder has emerged from Nagpur’s Dhantoli police jurisdiction, specifically in the Takiya Basti area, leaving the locality in a state of panic. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Lucky Raju Tapan. Reports suggest...
Graveyard of Tigers: Nagzira-Navegaon Under Scrutiny as Three Tigers Die in 15 Days
Gondia: The lush and majestic Nagzira-Navegaon Tiger Reserve, once a symbol of pride for its robust tiger population, now finds itself mired in controversy. Within the past 15 days, the region has witnessed the deaths of three tigers, raising...
Maharashtra to Get 21 New Districts; Official Announcement Expected on January 26, 2025
Nagpur: In a significant development aimed at improving administrative efficiency and accelerating local development, Maharashtra is set to create 21 new districts. These districts will be formed by dividing some of the existing 35 districts in the state. An official announcement...
Woman, partner booked for cheating Indora residents of Rs 22 lakh in loan fraud
Nagpur: A woman and her partner tricked residents in Indora locality of Nagpur to the tune of Rs 22.48 lakh by promising to arrange loans for them. They collected loan documents from victims and took out loans from a finance...
Man booked for abetting girlfriend’s suicide in Kamptee
Nagpur: The New Kamptee Police have registered a case against a man for allegedly abetting his girlfriend to take her own life. Before committing suicide, the girl and the man had 43 conversations on phone on December 29 last. The accused...
Maharashtra Women’s Commission flooded with marital complaints: RTI
Nagpur: An RTI query has shed light on the troubling trends in complaints received by the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) over the past four years. Of the over 35,000 complaints registered from January 2021 to October 2024,...
Nagpur Woman Constable Injured by Nylon Manja on Makar Sankranti
Nagpur: A woman police constable (WPC) from Sitabuldi Police Station suffered injuries on Tuesday after being struck by banned nylon manja while traveling to her duty station. The incident occurred during the Makar Sankranti celebrations when the sharp...
Video: Nagpur Police and Municipal Officials Take Action Against Nylon Kite Strings
Nagpur: With the Makar Sankranti festival around the corner, the Nagpur Police Department and Municipal Corporation have intensified their crackdown on the use of banned nylon kite strings. These harmful strings are being confiscated during raids across the city, with...
Guardian Ministers in Maharashtra to be finalized this week: Bawankule
Nagpur: Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced on Monday that the long-awaited appointment of Guardian Ministers for the State’s districts is expected to be finalized this week. Speaking to the media during his birthday celebrations in Nagpur, Bawankule revealed that Chief...
RTE admissions 2025-26 for 25% reserved seats begin in Maharashtra
Nagpur: The Maharashtra School Education Department on Tuesday, January 14, has opened the application window for Right to Education (RTE) admissions for the 2025 academic year. This initiative reserves 25% of seats in schools for children from economically weaker and...
Nagpur skies buzz with kite battles as ‘O Paar’ ‘O Kaat’ cry fills air!!
Nagpur: As dawn broke on Tuesday, January 14, the skies of Nagpur transformed into a colourful arena of swirling kites and spirited battles. From rooftops and open grounds, the city’s youngsters engaged in a festive frenzy of kite-flying, shouting the...
Threat crushed: Nagpur cops destroy banned nylon manja worth Rs 18 lakh
Nagpur: In a bold step to tackle the deadly risks posed by banned nylon manja, the Nagpur City Police (Zone V) crushed seized stocks worth ₹18 lakh, marking a significant action in their ongoing “Say No to Nylon Manja” campaign. The...
Exam stress: Class 12 student jumps off hostel roof, dies in Nagpur
Nagpur: A Class 12 student committed suicide by jumping from the terrace of the 4-storey hostel in Wanadongri area under jurisdiction of MIDC Police Station in Nagpur.The police suspecting that academic stress led him to take the extreme step. The...
India got ‘true independence’ on…: RSS chief
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the date of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi", as the "true independence" of Bharat, which faced "parachakra" (enemy attack) for several centuries, was established on this...
Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, and Significance
Makar Sankranti 2025: Makar Sankranti is an auspicious Hindu festival that signifies the transition of the Sun into Capricorn, marking the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. The day also celebrates the harvesting season, with many regions of...
