Cyber alert: Fake wedding invites used to spy, rob and lock phones!!
Nagpur: What looks like a cheerful wedding invite arriving on a smartphone is increasingly turning into a digital trap for unsuspecting users. Cyber fraudsters have begun exploiting social emotions by circulating fake wedding invitations in the form of Android application...
Illegal firearm, live cartridges seized in Ajni; two arrested
Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, the Ajni police arrested two men and seized an illegal firearm and live ammunition during a raid conducted on Saturday evening. According to police, between 5.10 pm and 5.50 pm on January 4, 2026, the Ajni...
HSRP deadline ends; enforcement looms as 27 lakh vehicles yet to comply
Nagpur: With the December 31, 2025 deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) now over, transport authorities in Maharashtra are preparing to step up enforcement, as nearly 27 lakh vehicles across the State are yet to comply with the...
Rs 45.77 crore lost to cyber fraud in 2025; 60% victims senior citizens in Nagpur
Nagpur: As 2026 begins with promises of fresh starts and renewed hopes, the New Year has also arrived with a stark warning for Nagpur’s senior citizens. Data from 2025 reveals a troubling trend: cybercriminals have increasingly targeted the elderly, turning...
Social media, PR firms take centre stage in NMC election campaign
Nagpur: The campaign for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections has entered a distinctly digital and high-stakes phase, with social media and professional public relations (PR) agencies emerging as key tools in an increasingly aggressive and image-driven contest. Short videos on...
Nine-foot surprise: Giant python sparks panic at Nagpur engineering college
Nagpur: Students and staff at a private engineering college on Katol Road got an unexpected wildlife encounter when a massive nine-foot-long Indian rock python was spotted slithering across the campus, triggering brief panic before being safely rescued in a swift...
Depressed after friend’s death, 20-year-old youth dies by suicide in Nagpur
Nagpur: A 20-year-old youth allegedly died by suicide in the Byramji Town area of Nagpur, under the jurisdiction of Sadar police station, reportedly after slipping into depression following the death of a close friend. The deceased has been identified as Vilaskumar...
Rise of the kingmakers: Gen-Z’s 4.36 lakh votes set to shape NMC elections
Nagpur: A new political player is quietly stepping into the spotlight in this year’s Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections, Generation Z. With a staggering 4.36 lakh young voters set to cast their ballots, the city’s civic polls on January 15...
Four Instances of Damage to Water Distribution Pipelines in the Last 48 Hours
Nagpur: A third-party road contractor has caused repeated damage to critical water distribution pipelines within a span of 48 hours, resulting in severe disruption of water supply in the Nandanvan-2 command area. On January 2, 2026, during piling work, the contractor...
NMC polls: Know the voting process before you step into the booth
Nagpur: With polling for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) scheduled on January 15, the election machinery has outlined a simple, secure and time-efficient voting process for citizens to elect their civic representatives. Voters are required to carry a valid photo identity...
Municipal Commissioner reviews ballot printing ahead of NMC polls
Nagpur: As part of preparations for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) general elections 2025–26, the printing of ballot papers to be affixed to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) is underway at the Government Printing Press in Nagpur. Municipal Commissioner and Election...
Operation U-Turn delivers results: Road deaths down 25% in Nagpur
Nagpur: A sustained enforcement push by the Nagpur Traffic Police has delivered measurable gains in road safety, with the city recording a sharp fall in fatal accidents and deaths in 2025 under the special drive Operation U-Turn. Official figures indicate...
CP Club Brawl: Akshay Moglewar Gets Anticipatory Bail
Nagpur: In a significant development in the high-profile CP Club brawl case that stirred widespread debate over law and order in Nagpur’s nightlife circuit, the District and Additional Sessions Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to accused Akshay Moglewar. The...
Selfie Points Turn City Hotspots Into Voter Awareness Hubs Ahead of NMC Polls
Nagpur: Ahead of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) General Elections 2025–26, the civic body has intensified voter awareness efforts under the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme. As part of the initiative, selfie points have been set up...
Dining in danger: Over 300 Nagpur eateries lack fire safety: NMC data
Nagpur: Nagpur’s bustling food scene is facing uncomfortable questions over public safety, with hundreds of hotels and restaurants continuing operations without mandatory firefighting facilities. Official data from the Nagpur Fire and Emergency Services Department reveals that more than 300 eating...
‘Matadhikar’ app launched to help voters ahead of NMC polls
Nagpur: With polling for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) general elections for 2025-26 scheduled on January 15, the State Election Commission has made the voting process easier for citizens by introducing the ‘Matadhikar’ mobile application. The app aims to help...
New Year’s Eve: Nagpur Traffic Police crack down on drunk driving, over 4,000 vehicles checked
Nagpur: In a major enforcement drive on New Year’s Eve, the Nagpur City Traffic Police launched an intensive crackdown against drunken driving and other traffic violations to ensure public safety during celebrations. Special teams were deployed across...
Nagpur shivers into New Year as mercury slides to 8.5°C
Nagpur: Nagpur welcomed the New Year with a sharp nip in the air, as the city recorded a chilly 8.5 degrees Celsius on New Year’s Eve, marking a further tightening of winter’s grip. The minimum temperature dipped 3.6 degrees below...
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 111, to cost Rs 1,866 in Nagpur
Nagpur: The year 2026 has begun with a sharp price shock for commercial LPG consumers across India, as oil marketing companies increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 111 with effect from Jan 1. The...
Nagpur rings in 2026 with lights, laughter and hope!!
Nagpur: As the sun dipped below the horizon on the final day of 2025, painting the sky in shades of fiery red and orange, Nagpur came alive in celebration. The city’s streets, parks, lakesides, homes, and even its swankiest hotels...
Monitoring Panel to Decide on Seized Cash in NMC Polls
Nagpur: During the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) General Elections 2025–26, action is being taken against individuals found carrying cash exceeding the prescribed limit without valid documentation, as well as against other...
