Nagpur Assembly Elections: Rebel Candidates Challenge MVA, Threatening Major Vote Split
Nagpur: In a surprising turn for the upcoming Nagpur Assembly elections, several prominent Congress leaders have filed as independent candidates, potentially fracturing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) vote base. Leaders like Tanaji Wanve, Yadnyavalkya Jichkar, Dr. Anees Ahmed, Rajendra Mulak,...
Maharashtra Weather: Rain Expected During Diwali, Thunderstorms Likely in Vidarbha
Nagpur: As Diwali approaches, Maharashtra may experience rainy weather, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which has forecasted rain across the state over the next three days. While the monsoon retreat has officially concluded, moisture-laden easterly winds from the Bay...
Nagpur: MVA Splits as Congress Leader Rajendra Mulak Declares Independent Run in Ramtek
Nagpur: In a dramatic turn of events on the last day for nominations, the seat-sharing debate within Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition came to a head, resulting in a significant rift that ultimately led to the coalition’s breakdown. Following...
High-Speed Truck Causes Major Accident at Mankapur Chowk
Nagpur: Once again, the menace of high-speed trucks has struck in the jurisdiction of Nagpur Mankapur police station. A severe road accident took place at Mankapur Chowk when a speeding truck (registration number MH 35 K 1210) collided with 4...
Manoj Jayaswal’s 503 Crore Assets Seized in Nagpur Bank Fraud Case by ED
Nagpur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth ₹503.16 crore belonging to Nagpur-based businessman Manoj Jayaswal and his company Corporate Power Limited. This high-profile investigation focuses on a large-scale bank fraud involving several financial institutions. The ED's seizure includes properties,...
Nagpur cyber cops keep an eye on fake news, objectionable content amid polls
Nagpur: As Assembly elections approach, Nagpur Police’s Cyber Unit has intensified efforts to monitor social media for fake news and objectionable content that could disrupt law and order. DCP (Cyber) Lohit Matani confirmed that a dedicated team is scrutinizing posts...
Protesters Block Nana Patole’s Convoy, Demand Withdrawal of “External Candidate” Nomination
In a tense encounter at the Arjuni Morgaon assembly constituency, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole's convoy was blocked by irate party workers. They were demanding the withdrawal of Congress candidate Dilip Bansod’s nomination, accusing him of being an "external candidate"...
BJP’s 3rd list out: Names for Nagpur Central, West and North seats declared
Nagpur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released the third list of 25 candidates on Monday for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election. The list contains names for North, West and Central Nagpur seats. The party has fielded Pravin Datke from Nagpur...
ED attaches assets worth Rs 503 cr of Nagpur businessman in bank fraud case
Nagpur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 503.16 crore belonging to Nagpur-based businessman Manoj Jayaswal, his power company, Corporate Power Limited, and its other promoters in a high-profile bank fraud case, media reports said. The assets -- comprising...
Chess: Nagpur’s Gawai clinches Rapid title, Raut wins Blitz
Nagpur: Siddhant Gawai of Nagpur with eight points out of nine, won the rapid title whereas CM Vaibhav Jayant Raut with nine points from as many matches won blitz title of H2e Power System Maharashtra State Rapid and Blitz FIDE...
Dosa delight: Nagpur chef Vishnu Manohar sets two new world records
Nagpur: Renowned chef Vishnu Manohar of Nagpur, known for his record-breaking achievements in the culinary domain, set two new world records of the longest duration of making non-stop dosas and the maximum number of dosas prepared in 24 hours, on...
Festive loot: Private bus fares skyrocket in Nagpur during Diwali
Nagpur: As Diwali festival commenced, private bus fares have skyrocketed in Nagpur, with reports of fare hike by as much as 300%. Passengers travelling on routes such as Pune, Nashik, and Hyderabad are facing charges of Rs 3,000 instead of...
NCP (Sharad Pawar) fields Ramesh Bang from Hingna
Nagpur: In its latest list of candidates for State Assembly polls to be held on November 20, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Sharad Pawar) reposed faith in loyalist Rameshchandra Bang by fielding him from Hingna. Bang will take on BJP’s Sameer...
448 bottles of foreign liquor worth Rs 38 lakh seized in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a major operation amid the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming State Assembly elections, the State Excise Department seized 448 sealed bottles of foreign liquor, valued at Rs 38.69 lakh, from Nagpur's Om Nagar...
Ranji Trophy Vs Uttarakhand: Wakhare takes 3 wickets as Vidarbha eye lead
Nagpur: Bowlers overcame stiff resistance from the rival captain, a couple of doubtful umpiring decisions, and a docile pitch to tilt the balance in Vidarbha's favour in the Ranji Trophy match against Uttarakhand on Saturday. Thanks largely to a fighting century...
Nagpur’s runaway minor girl traced in Cuttack after four months
Nagpur: A 15-year old girl who ran away from home in Nagpur in July has been successfully traced by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Nagpur Police. The girl, who had been living with her construction worker parents at a...
Bandra stampede: Platform ticket sale restricted at Nagpur Rly Station till Nov 8
Nagpur: Drawing a lesson from the unfortunate incident at Bandra Station, Central Railway has imposed restriction on sale of platform tickets at major stations, including Nagpur, to control rush and avoid any repeat of stampede that occurred in Mumbai till...
PM Modi warns against alarming ‘digital arrest’ scam in his Mann Ki Baat programme
Nagpur: The alarming surge in ‘digital arrest’ scam drew the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During an episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, October 27, the Prime Minister spoke about “digital arrests”, warning people against...
Super Sunday Diwali shopping storm in Nagpur
Nagpur: With Diwali just days away, Nagpur’s bustling markets witnessed an exhilarating shopping spree on October 27, the last Sunday before the Festival of Lights. Shoppers flocked to popular hubs like Sitabuldi, Mahal, and Gandhibagh, creating a lively atmosphere filled...
Congress Confident in Maharashtra Polls as Ticket Distribution Nears Completion: Bhupesh Baghel
Nagpur: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has expressed optimism about the Congress party's prospects in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. During his visit to Nagpur, Baghel highlighted the successful distribution of tickets, noting that "most of...
Anees Ahmed’s Likely Resignation from Congress Stirs Speculation of a Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi Candidacy from Nagpur
Nagpur: As the Maharashtra Assembly elections approach, major political parties have started unveiling their candidate lists, sparking mixed reactions. While Congress has recently released its third list, signs of discontent among party leaders are growing, with some prominent names missing...
