Vaidya takes a dig at Shiv Sena ministers enacting “resignation drama”

Nagpur: RSS ideologue M G Vaidya took a dig at Shiv Sena ministers who were enacting “resignation drama.” Vaidya suggested to the Sena leaders that instead of keeping the resignation letters in their pockets as mere ‘decorations’ it is better...

RBI hikes weekly cash withdrawal limit to Rs 50,000 from Feb 20; no cap from Mar 13

Mumbai/Nagpur: In what could bring respite to the common man, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said that there will be no limit on cash withdrawals from March 13 while the weekly withdrawal limit has been enhanced from the...

Nago Ganar retains Nagpur Teachers Constituency in closely fought poll

Nagpur: BJP supported candidate Nago Ganar has retained the Nagpur Teachers constituency by defeating his nearest rival Rajendra Zade of Lok Bharti in a closely contested election. Ganar won the seat by a margin of 4,840 votes and had polled...

For independents, a win is not the goal but show of strength is buzzword!

Nagpur: Their goal always might not be to win the election. But they add colour to the poll ring. And when it comes to show of strength, they meant business. They are independent candidates. The scenario of NMC poll more...

HC effect: NIT demands Rs 163.63 crore from Rashtrabhasha Sabha, Wockhardt Hospital as ‘revised premium’

Nagpur: In an unprecedented act, Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has calculated and demanded an amount of Rs 163,75,63,688 (One hundred and sixty three crores, seventy five lakhs, sixty three thousand and six hundred and eighty eight only) as “revised premium”...

Tur rates in state crash below MSP, irate farmers disrupt many market ‘auctions’

Nagpur: Remember how high retail price of Tur dal had risen last year? This is the most popular dal of all Indians: Maharashtrians make 'waran' out of it, south Indians use it for making 'sambar' and rassam and this is...

30-40 Shiv Sena candidates to be in NMC poll ring without Bow & Arrow symbol

Nagpur : The February 21 Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) election will witness 30-40 Shiv Sena candidates in the ring without the party symbol – Bow & Arrow. The situation arose as the AB forms did not reach the said candidates...

Counting of votes for Nagpur Teachers’ Constituency poll on Feb 7

Nagpur: Preparations for counting of votes for Nagpur Division Teachers’ Constituency election are in place. Counting of votes is all set to be taken up on Tuesday (February 7) at St Ursula Girls High School. The teachers constituency election was held on...

Jolt to city cops as SC refuses to stay HC ruling in Dabba Trade scam

Nagpur/Delhi: In a jolt to Nagpur police, Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the respondent accused Kanhaiya Thavrani and others while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by city police in the Dabba Trade Scam case of the city. The...

Nagpur’s ex-NCP chief Ajay Patil joins BJP along with his corporator wife

Nagpur: Former Nagpur city president of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Ajay Patil and his wife and corporator Pragati Patil quit NCP and joined BJP in presence of Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari at the latter's residence Gadkariwaada on Thursday evening. The duo...

AAP catches poll authorities off guard as BJP hoarding stands tall despite code of conduct in force

Nagpur: The election authorities of Nagpur Municipal Corporation have been caught off guard. Or say turning a blind eye, deliberately. The Model Code of Conduct for NMC poll has come into force. Accordingly, all the political hoardings, banners, posters should...

Stage set for Nagpur Division Teachers’ Constituency (MLC) poll

Representational Pic Nagpur: All is set for Nagpur Division Teachers’ Constituency (MLC) election to be held on February 3. The administration has put itself in top gear with preparations at 124 polling centres complete for smooth conduct of the crucial...

Budget 2017: What’s cheaper, what’s expensive

Representational Pic Nagpur: Though Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his budget speech for 2017-18 on Wednesday said his proposals on excise and customs duties will not result in any significant loss or gain to the exchequer, the fine print suggests...

“What real difference does it ever make?” Nagpurians luke warm response to budget

Nagpur: This morning Jaitley, our FM, really worked hard on polishing his budget speech, creating, not just learning 'shayari' to intersperse with the dry budget speech, but all his efforts have been lost on our city people at least! I called...

Union Budget 2017 Highlights

Budget Highlights : •India at cusp of massive digital revolution •Govt to launch 2 new schemes to promote BHIM scheme including cashback scheme for merchants •AADHAAR Pay to be launched for people who don’t have mobile phones FINANCIAL SECTOR: •FDI policy: FIPB to be abolished •Commodities...

Lukewarm response turns Mine Tourism, Nagpur Darshan ventures a big flop

Nagpur: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his radio show “Mann Ki Baat” had initiated a dream project ‘Mine Tourism.’ The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis too took several steps to fulfill Modi’s dream and succeeded in opening an account ‘Mine...

Mortal remains of 3 Army jawans martyred in J&K avalanche may reach Nagpur on Jan 31

Nagpur: Mortal remains of three soldiers – two from Akola and one from Akola – who were among the 15 Army personnel killed in avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector, are likely to reach at Air Force Station, Sonegaon...

Video: Brijesh Dixit, the driving force behind the unique Nagpur Metro

HC calls for video footage to verify truth on Sadhvi Pragya’s role in Malegaon blast

Nagpur: The Bombay High Court, on Tuesday, while hearing the bail appeal of Sadhvi Pragya Thakur arrested in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, virtually has put the matter to an acid test to ascertain the truth about the involvement of...

Landmark ruling: HC settles 87-yr old man’s pension case after 36 years of court battle

Nagpur: Proving the adage “Justice delayed is justice denied” wrong, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment, delivered justice to a 87-year old man in a 36-year old battle in the court of law. The pension...