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...
CAMIT Welcomes Maharashtra Budget 2026–27; Calls it a Visionary Roadmap for “Viksit Maharashtra 2047”
The Chamber of Associations of Maharashtra Industry & Trade (CAMIT) has welcomed the Maharashtra State Budget 2026–27 presented in the Legislative Assembly by Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, describing it as a forward-looking, balanced, and growth-oriented budget that lays a...
Man with two firearms, live cartridges arrested in Nandanvan, Nagpur
Nagpur: The Social Security Branch (SSB) of the Nagpur Crime Branch arrested a man for illegally possessing firearms during a patrol operation in the Nandanvan police station area on Wednesday night. According to police officials, between 8:00 pm and 9:45 pm...
Students Raise RTMNU Result Delays, PhD Issues with Senate Members.
Nagpur: The student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) has drawn the attention of Senate members to several academic and administrative issues at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), urging immediate steps to resolve the problems faced by...
₹12,800-Crore Drone Factory to Come Up in MIHAN
Nagpur: In what is being seen as a major development for Nagpur’s industrial landscape, a ₹12,800-crore drone manufacturing facility is set to be established in the MIHAN Special Economic Zone, significantly strengthening the city’s position in India’s defence and aerospace...
Maha Budget 2026: ₹2 Lakh Farm Loan Waiver Announced.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the State Budget for 2026-27 on Friday, becoming the first Chief Minister in the state to personally present the Budget while serving in office. The Budget outlines an...
Vehicle boom in Maharashtra: 5.28 crore on roads, 40 lakh added in a year
Nagpur: Maharashtra’s roads are groaning under the weight of an ever-growing fleet of vehicles, with the State adding 40 lakh new motor vehicles in 2025, pushing the total to a staggering 5.28 crore as of January 1, 2026. The figures,...
Shoddy garbage collection rocks Assembly: Legislators slam pvt firms over filthy Nagpur
Nagpur: The festering crisis of erratic garbage collection in Nagpur triggered a storm in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Thursday, with legislators launching a blistering attack on the private contractors responsible for waste management and accusing them of gross negligence,...
HC cracks whip on noise pollution: Orders removal of illegal loudspeakers within 7 days
Nagpur: Taking a stern and uncompromising stand against the growing menace of noise and air pollution, the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has issued strict directions targeting illegal loudspeakers at religious places, marriage lawns and the reckless use of...
Blood on the road: Couple ambush and fatally stab man near Nagpur
Nagpur: In a chilling and gruesome act of revenge born out of a tangled web of illicit relations and escalating threats, a couple allegedly lured a 35-year-old man into a deadly trap and stabbed him to death on a deserted...
Nagpur Sessions Court Grants Regular Bail to 19-Year-Old in Pardi Murder Case
Nagpur: In a significant development in the Pardi murder case registered under FIR No. 0725/2025 at Pardi Police Station, Nagpur City, the Nagpur Sessions Court has granted regular bail to 19-year-old Hitesh Hedau, who was implicated during the further...
