Nagpur News Today – August 1, 2025
Top Stories & Quick Glance at Today’s Highlights
Nagpur headlines on August 1 feature the unmasking of a ₹100 crore school ID scam, celebrations for Divya Deshmukh’s chess championship, and intensified Metro crackdowns on public spitting and tobacco. Infrastructure headlines include approval of the Itarsi–Nagpur 4th rail line and scheduled upgrades at the Kanhan Water Treatment Plant. The city also saw developments in crime, health, civic services, and culture.
Top Stories
- ₹100 Crore School ID Fraud Exposed: Education officers arrested in a massive scam.
- Divya Deshmukh’s Grand Homecoming: FIDE Women’s World Cup champion celebrated in style.
- Metro Crackdown Intensifies: Action taken against spitting, tobacco use; four constables dismissed from service.
- Itarsi–Nagpur 4th Railway Line Approved: Boosting regional connectivity.
- Kanhan Water Plant Shutdown: Major feeder main maintenance scheduled for August 2.
Crime & Enforcement
- Arrests made in multiple cases: domestic murders, scrap worker assault, hit-and-run fatalities, loan dispute murder invoked under MCOCA.
- Police apprehended suspects for violating externment conditions and a kidnapping attempt.
- Kalamna Police seized nearly 2kg of ganja; ex-BJP leader arrested at airport with weapons; and Toquo Bar raided for illegal liquor service.
️ Civic Works & Governance
- NMC acts to improve Gaddigodam Underpass; seeks consultancy to manage ₹650 Cr budget.
- Court orders release of seized hookah items; fake driving license racket unearthed.
- Manish Nagar Police Station brought under city commissionerate jurisdiction.
Health & Community
- Tiger attack victim receives lifesaving surgery at GMCH.
- AI-assisted campaign launched to make Nagpur TB-free; cleft awareness drive underway.
- Diagnostic center inaugurated; youth drowned at zoo entrance after entering tiger enclosure.
Other Highlights
- Maharashtra Revenue Minister comments on Malegaon verdict; local BJP and Congress launch new teams.
- Nagpur to host U-15 National Wrestling Championship.
- Students and performers from Nagpur featured at London Fashion Week and classical dance events.
️ Weather Today
- Condition: Foggy to cloudy, with light rain likely in evening.
- High: 26 °C | Low: 23 °C
Gold & Fuel Rates — Nagpur (August 1, 2025)
- 22K Gold: ₹92,060 / 10 g (₹9,206 / g); 24K Gold: ₹1,00,531 / 10 g (groww.in)
- Petrol: ₹104.00 / litre; Diesel: ₹90.56 / litre (petroldiesel.in)
Horoscope – August 1, 2025 (One-Liners)
♈ Aries: Take a leap of faith—luck’s on your side.
♉ Taurus: Financial clarity is coming; plan ahead.
♊ Gemini: Stay focused—success lies in discipline.
♋ Cancer: Emotional healing begins today.
♌ Leo: Public recognition possible; stay humble.
♍ Virgo: Health routines finally bring peace.
♎ Libra: Use your charm wisely in partnerships.
♏ Scorpio: Hidden tensions ease—trust the process.
♐ Sagittarius: Travel or learning opportunities loom.
♑ Capricorn: Strong career moves visible—act strategically.
♒ Aquarius: Social interactions bring surprises.
♓ Pisces: Creativity flows—channel it into art or action.