Nagpur turns a new page as Neeta Thakre is Mayor, Leela Hathibed Deputy Mayor

Nagpur: Women’s leadership has taken centre stage in Nagpur’s civic power structure with the election of Neeta Thakre as Mayor and Leela Hathibed as Deputy Mayor, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the city’s political and administrative journey....

Nagpur-Mumbai bullet train vanishes from Budget, despite crores spent on surveys, planning

Nagpur: The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has triggered sharp resentment in Maharashtra after completely ignoring the Nagpur–Mumbai high-speed rail corridor, despite years of preparatory work, official assurances and public expenditure on surveys and planning. While the Budget...

Wockhardt Hospitals’ Oncology Experts Highlight Lack of Early Symptom Awareness behind Advanced Cancer Cases in Nagpur

Nagpur: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Wockhardt Hospitals held a media interaction in Nagpur where its oncology specialists highlighted the growing importance of cancer awareness, early detection, and timely access to quality cancer care for the people of...

Daylight horror in Nagpur: Child held hostage as robbers flee with Rs 1 lakh

Nagpur: A brazen daylight robbery involving the hostage-taking of a nine-year-old boy has jolted Samta Nagar under Kapil Nagar Police Station limits, raising serious questions about neighbourhood security and police surveillance in residential pockets of the city. According to police, two...

Luxury High-Rise “The View” Redefines Premium Living in Ramdaspeth, Nagpur

Nagpur ₹3.34 Cr Burglary Cracked; Accused Lived Luxury Life

Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, the Nagpur Crime Branch Unit 1 has arrested two accused involved in a high-value house burglary in the Sadar area and recovered stolen property worth ₹3.34 crore. Investigations revealed that the prime accused used the...

Whispering Woods – A Nature Stroll Inspires Young Minds at Gorewada Nature Trail

Nagpur, — The Whispering Woods – A Nature Stroll program brought together 50 enthusiastic participants at the scenic Gorewada Nature Trail this morning. Held from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the two-hour nature walk was specially designed for...

Budget 2026 Gets Mixed Response in Nagpur: GST Relief Welcomed, TCS Hike Raises Industry Concerns

Nagpur: The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has drawn a mixed but largely constructive response from Nagpur’s business and trade bodies, with industry leaders welcoming GST reforms, MSME support and infrastructure push, while flagging concerns...

Budget 2026: Alcohol Gets Costlier, Mobiles Get Cheaper

New Delhi: Union Budget 2026 just rewired everyday expenses—making healthcare, gadgets, travel, and education lighter on the wallet, while alcohol, luxury goods, and stock trading get pricier. Presenting her ninth consecutive Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rolled out sharp customs duty...

735 KG CLEANED FROM AAMRAI ROAD (Old Airport Road)

On Amrai Road (The old airport road) , the green forest backside of Sonegaon Lake, The Vrikshit Foundation carried out a major cleanliness drive with the support of 80 dedicated volunteers, collecting 735 kilograms of garbage from an area many...

Budget 2026 Boost: Big MSME, Tourism Push for Nagpur & Vidarbha

Nagpur: The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to open fresh growth opportunities for Nagpur and the wider Vidarbha region, with strong emphasis on MSMEs, tourism, textiles, and manufacturing-led development. At the national level, the Budget...

No Changes in Personal Income Tax in Budget 2026

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2026, marking her ninth consecutive Budget-a first in India’s parliamentary history. Ahead of the Budget presentation, Sitharaman followed tradition by visiting Kartavya Bhavan and calling on President Droupadi Murmu. During her...

Union Budget 2026: Big Announcements by Nirmala Sitharaman – What Gets Cheaper, What Costs More

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament today (February 1, 2026), marking her ninth consecutive Budget. The government reiterated its focus on poverty eradication, job creation, higher investment, and the vision of a...

Union Budget 2026: Capex Push, Tax Holiday for Data Centres, Cheaper Cancer Drugs Among Key Announcements

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented a growth-focused Union Budget, doubling down on infrastructure spending, easing compliance for taxpayers and businesses, and rolling out a sweeping package for healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and technology. At the core of the...

Increase in securities transaction tax spooks Dalal Street

India's equity markets seem to have reacted negatively to the increase of securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and trading segment from 0.02% to 0.05%, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 indices down by 1.8%. After both the indices...

Neeta Thakre to Be Nagpur Mayor? BJP Finalises Civic Power Line-Up

Nagpur: Ending weeks of speculation in political circles, the Bharatiya Janata Party has almost finalised its leadership team for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. While the official announcement is scheduled for February 2, reliable sources say the key posts are already...

Young construction worker dies after falling from 11th floor in MIHAN building

Nagpur: A tragic accident claimed the life of a young construction worker after he fell from the 11th floor of a building in the Sonegaon police station limits on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 4 pm on January 30, 2026,...

Senior Corporator Balya Borkar Appointed Leader of the Ruling Party in Nagpur Municipal Corporation

Nagpur: Senior corporator Balya (Narendra) Borkar has been appointed as the Leader of the Ruling Party in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. The announcement was made by city president Dayashankar Tiwari. With this decision, the party has entrusted a major responsibility to...

PM Modi to virtually flag off PM E-Bus service in Nagpur on Feb 14

Nagpur: Taking a decisive step towards clean and sustainable urban transport, Nagpur is set to roll out the PM E-Bus service on February 14, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurating the initiative. The city has been selected among the...

Mayor mystery deepens in Nagpur: BJP keeps cards close as deadline nears

Nagpur: As the clock ticks towards February 2, the last day for filing nominations for the Nagpur Mayor’s post, the city’s political corridors are buzzing with one big question: Who will finally get the crown? And if insiders are to...