Cricket betting racket busted in Nagpur; two arrested
Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branch of Nagpur City Police busted a cricket betting racket operating during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand, officials said on Monday. According to police, officers from Crime...
Nagpur erupts in celebration as India retains ICC T20 crown
Nagpur: A massive wave of jubilation swept through Nagpur late Sunday night as cricket lovers poured onto the streets to celebrate India national cricket team retaining the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title with a dominant victory over New Zealand...
Women Journalists Felicitated in Nagpur on International Women’s Day
Nagpur: On the occasion of International Women's Day, a special felicitation ceremony honoring women journalists was organized by the Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust in collaboration with the Nagpur Shramik Patrakar Sangh and the Nagpur Press Club. The event was held...
BPCL refutes fuel shortage rumours, assures adequate supply nationwide
Nagpur: Amid a wave of rumours circulating on social media about an alleged shortage of petrol and diesel in the country, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has firmly dismissed the claims, calling them misleading and completely baseless. In an official communication...
Ruhi, Mitali shine in NMC’s Pink Marathon
Nagpur: Ruhi Ramekar and Mitali Bhoyar excelled in the Pink Marathon organised by Nagpur Municipal Corporation to celebrate International Women’s Day and to honour women’s power at Yashwant Stadium on Sunday. Ruhi won the 5 kilometres run and was followed by...
OMCs impose 25-day gap for LPG bookings in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a move aimed at preventing hoarding and panic buying, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have introduced a mandatory 25-day gap between LPG cylinder bookings, restricting consumers from placing a fresh booking before 25 days from their previous order. Officials clarified...
Samruddhi Mahamarg turns deadly corridor: Accidents, deaths soar in 2025
Nagpur: The much-touted Nagpur–Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg, projected as a symbol of modern infrastructure and faster connectivity, is increasingly earning a grim reputation as a dangerous and deadly corridor, with accidents and fatalities rising sharply in 2025, exposing serious concerns about...
Women Achievers Felicitated at Grand International Women’s Day Event at India Peace Centre
Nagpur: The India Peace Centre organised the Women Achiever Award Ceremony 2026, a special event dedicated to recognising the contributions of women who have made a meaningful impact in society through their work, leadership, and service. The programme brought together...
India script history with 3rd T20 World Cup win
In a historic final, India national cricket team defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Batting first, India posted a massive total...
50 Leopards to Vantara: Conservation Strategy or Capacity Gap?
The Maharashtra government’s reported plan to relocate 50 leopards to the Vantara Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat has triggered an important policy question: is this conservation strategy, or an admission that the state cannot manage its own...
Nagpur police arrest man with illegal pistol, live cartridges in Yashodhara Nagar
Nagpur: Yashodhara Nagar Police in Nagpur arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm during a late-night patrol operation on Friday. According to police sources, at around 12:30 am on March 7, a police patrol team received a tip-off...
CM Fadnavis launches Maharashtra’s first AI-enabled industrial park in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a significant push to industrial development in Vidarbha, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the state’s first XSIO Intelligence-Integrated Advanced Industrial and Manufacturing Park at Linga on the Nagpur-Amravati Highway. Speaking at the...
Over 35 lakh traffic e-challans unpaid in Nagpur; police plan Rs 300 crore recovery drive
Nagpur: Facing a massive backlog of unpaid traffic fines, the Nagpur Traffic Police are gearing up for an extensive recovery drive to collect nearly Rs 300 crore in pending e-challans, officials said. The move comes amid growing concern over the...
‘Proud to bring the MasterChef India Trophy to Nagpur’: Winner Ajinkya Gandhe talks with Nagpur Today
Nagpur: Bringing immense pride to the city, Nagpur’s Gandhe brothers, Vikram and Ajinkya, have emerged as winners of the popular cooking reality show MasterChef India. Celebrating their historic victory, the duo said that bringing the coveted trophy to Nagpur is...
Domestic LPG cylinder price up by Rs 60, to cost Rs 964.50 in Nagpur
Nagpur: The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder rising by Rs 60 across the country, according to reports. Similarly, the price of...
Nagpur job scam: Man booked for cheating aspirant with fake Income Tax posting
Nagpur: In a serious case of job fraud, the Pachpaoli Police have registered an offence against a 43-year-old man for allegedly cheating a job aspirant of Rs 4 lakh by promising to secure her a government job in the Public...
Maharashtra doubles green tax on old vehicles to curb pollution
Nagpur: In a decisive move aimed at curbing vehicular pollution and encouraging cleaner transport, the Maharashtra Government has proposed a 100 per cent hike in the environmental (green) tax on older private vehicles. The announcement was made by Chief Minister...
Budget bonanza for Vidarbha, major projects announced for Nagpur
Nagpur: In a sweeping push to accelerate economic growth and infrastructure expansion in Vidarbha, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday unveiled a series of ambitious development projects for Nagpur and surrounding districts while presenting the State Budget. From a public...
Shocking: Two lakes vanish from Nagpur’s map
Nagpur: Once regarded as the city’s natural shield against flooding and a lifeline for groundwater recharge, Nagpur’s historic network of lakes is rapidly disappearing under the combined assault of civic apathy, rampant encroachments, unchecked urbanisation, and the continuous discharge of...
Nagpur’s Flt Lt Purvesh Durugkar killed in Sukhoi-30MKI crash in Assam
Nagpur: A tragic Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet crash in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district has claimed the lives of two Indian Air Force officers, including Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Durugkar from Nagpur. The accident occurred during a routine training sortie on March 5,...
Nagpur’s Gandhe brothers win ‘MasterChef India’ title in grand finale
Nagpur: In a proud moment for the city, Nagpur’s talented brother duo Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe emerged as the champions of the latest season of MasterChef India, winning the coveted title in a dazzling grand finale. The star-studded finale featured renowned...
