“One Who Can Fool People Is the Best Leader”: Nitin Gadkari’s Candid Remark in Nagpur
Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, known for his outspoken remarks, stirred attention once again with a candid comment during an event organised by the Akhil Bhartiya Mahanubhav Parishad in Nagpur on Monday. While urging people to live with honesty, credibility, and...
Landlord’s son held for unnatural assault of 4-year-old tenant in Nagpur
Nagpur: In the Yashodhara Nagar police station area of Nagpur, a four-year-old boy was the victim of an unnatural sexual assault. The accused is a 16-year-old boy, the son of the victim's landlord, who has been taken into police custody....
Jumbo devotion: Shyam the tusker steals the show at Nagpur’s Tekdi Ganesh Mandir
Nagpur: Spiritual fervour reached new heights at Nagpur’s historic Tekdi Ganesh Mandir on Sunday as Shyam, the 16-year-old tusker revered as a living embodiment of Lord Ganesh, made a grand entry. The majestic elephant, brought all the way from Ujjain,...
Accused Escapes Police Custody After Medical Checkup at Hingna Rural Hospital
Nagpur: A serious lapse in police supervision was reported in Hingna when a 20-year-old accused, Ganesh Bhikan Goswami from Vikhran, Erandol, Jalgaon, escaped custody after a medical examination at Hingna Rural Hospital on August 30 around 6:30 PM. The accused...
Video: Car Catches Fire on Jaytala Road, Family Escapes Safely
Nagpur: Panic erupted on Jaytala Road last night when a car suddenly caught fire. Thanks to the quick thinking of the family inside, everyone managed to escape unharmed. The incident took place around 8 PM near Bhende Layout. According to eyewitnesses,...
Tensions Rise as Congress, BJP Workers Face Off Outside Nagpur MLA’s Residence
Nagpur: The controversy over blackening of Congress MLA Abhijeet Wanjari’s office by BJP workers continues to escalate in Nagpur. On Monday, Congress workers staged a protest with slogans outside the residence of former Nagpur MLA Krishna Khopde, prompting BJP workers...
Commercial LPG price slashed by Rs 51.50, to cost Rs 1755 in Nagpur
Nagpur: Oil Marketing Companies have reduced the rates of commercial 19 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs 51.50, effective from Monday, September 1. This benefits restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. However, there's no change in domestic LPG cylinder...
Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule Performs Bhoomipujan of Road Cementing Work at Dabha
Nagpur: The bhoomipujan ceremony for the important road cementing project from Dabha Chowk to the residence of Sulochana Gaikwad in Shripurnanagar was conducted today by Maharashtra Revenue Minister and Nagpur Guardian Minister, Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The event was attended by MLA...
Vidarbha to Receive Above-Average Rainfall in September, Says IMD
Nagpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Nagpur centre, has issued the monthly forecast for September 2025, predicting above-average rainfall across Vidarbha. Districts including Nagpur, Amravati, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, and Gondia are expected to record higher-than-usual precipitation. According to IMD data, the normal...
Nagpur News Highlights September 1, 2025: Crime Cases, Civic Updates, Festivals, and Business Developments
Here is a roundup of the latest news from Nagpur as of September 1, 2025. From crime incidents and civic developments to festive celebrations and business updates, the city witnessed a mix of events shaping life for residents.
Crime
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Nagpur News Today: Murder Probe, High Court Judges, Ganesh Pandals, MIHAN Jobs & Horoscope
Here are the latest updates from Nagpur as of August 31, 2025. From shocking crime reports and judicial appointments to civic challenges, festive celebrations, and new job opportunities in MIHAN, the city remains in focus. We also bring you today’s...
Are Colleges Ignoring Govt Orders by Holding Exams During Ganeshotsav?
Nagpur: Students of St. Vincent Palloti College have raised serious concerns after the institute scheduled exams during the ongoing Ganeshotsav period, despite the Maharashtra Government’s directive that no examinations should be held during the state festival. According to students, they were...
JSR Dynamics allotted 4.62 acres of land in MIHAN-SEZ, to create 500 jobs
Nagpur: In a landmark development for Nagpur’s MIHAN-SEZ, JSR Dynamics Private Limited, a defence manufacturing company promoted by Air Marshal (Retd) Shirish Deo, former Vice-Chief of the Indian Air Force, was on Friday allotted over 4.62 acres of land. With...
Nagpur man duped of Rs 1.40 crore in cryptocurrency investment fraud
Nagpur: Cyber criminals cheated a 38-year-old private company manager in Nagpur of Rs 1.40 crore by luring him into investing in cryptocurrency with the promise of huge profits. The incident came to light after the victim, Krishna, a resident of...
Nagpur’s Festive Spirit to Soar as 3-Day Mahalaxmi Puja Begins Aug 31
Nagpur: The city is gearing up for another wave of devotion and celebration as the traditional three-day Mahalaxmi Puja commences on Sunday, August 31, beautifully coinciding with the ongoing Ganeshotsav festivities. The overlap of these two beloved traditions has turned...
NMC to hold Lokshahi Din on Sept 2
Nagpur: Lokshahi Din will be observed at Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on September 2. The first Monday of every month is reserved for hearing complaints of citizens relating to pending grievances with Government offices in the State. Since local holiday has...
St. Xavier’s Hingna Hosts Intra-School Chess Tournament; Over 80 Students Participate
Nagpur: St. Xavier’s High School, Hingna Branch, in collaboration with the Nagpur Chess Association and PlayerOrbit, successfully organized an Intra-School Chess Competition that brought together the sharpest young minds from the institution. The event saw more than 80 enthusiastic students battling...
API and Constable Cleared of Corruption Charges
Nagpur: The Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act has acquitted Assistant Police Inspector (API) Dilip Khundojwar and Constable Mahendra Meshram of graft charges under Sections 7, 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Act. The case stemmed from a complaint filed...
Nagpur SITs probing Shalarth ID scam dissolved, cases handed back to Cyber, Sadar police
Nagpur: In a major development in the ongoing probe into the bogus Shalarth ID scam, both Special Investigation Teams (SITs) set up earlier this year have been dissolved. The move was confirmed on Friday by Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Kumar...
NMC poll: Objections pour in over draft Prabhag structure
Nagpur: The Election Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is witnessing a surge of objections and suggestions over the draft Prabhag structure. On Friday alone, as many as 17 submissions were filed, pushing the overall tally to 29 since the...
Court Acquits Accused in Rubina Khan Railway Station Murder Case
Nagpur: Judge R.M. Sadarani has acquitted Monu alias Jitesh Khaparde, Bharat Chakranarayan, and Ajay Khaparde in the murder case of Rubina Khan at the railway station under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. On March 9, 2018, the...
