650 unmarried women abort in a year; Valentine’s cheer hides grim reality in Nagpur
Nagpur: On Valentine’s Day, the city glows with red roses, candlelit dinners and promises whispered under soft lights. But behind the bright shopfronts and social media declarations of love, doctors and counsellors warn of a quieter, more troubling story unfolding,...
Part I of Budget session ends, LS to meet on March 9
The stormy first part of the Budget session, which saw heated exchanges over the India-US interim trade deal and unpublished memoir of former army chief M M Naravane, concluded Friday and the House will now reassemble on March 9. The...
Nagpur Metro set to expand to 129 km, among largest networks in Tier-2 cities in India
Nagpur: The city is set for a dramatic leap in urban mobility as the blueprint for Nagpur Metro’s Phase-3 proposes a massive 54.5-kilometre expansion, positioning Nagpur among India’s most extensively connected Tier-2 cities. Once completed, the expansion will take the...
“Clean Nagpur, Beautiful Nagpur” Just a Slogan? Bombay High Court Slams Ground Reality, Takes Suo Motu Action
Nagpur: The much-publicised slogan “Clean Nagpur, Beautiful Nagpur” has come under sharp judicial scrutiny, with the Bombay High Court taking suo motu cognisance of the city’s worsening sanitation crisis. Calling out the stark gap between publicity and reality, a Division Bench...
Poonam Tower Demolition Begins in a Week, N. Kumar Tells High Court
Nagpur: In a significant development, N. Kumar on Monday appeared in person before the High Court and submitted that he would demolish the iconic Poonam Tower, located opposite Vidhan Bhawan, within a period of two months. Addressing the court directly, N....
Nagpur: Uppalwadi MIDC Paper Mill Rocked by Major Explosions
Nagpur: A series of powerful explosions erupted at a paper mill located in the Uppalwadi MIDC area of Nagpur on Tuesday, triggering panic across the industrial belt. According to preliminary information, nearly 10 to 12 boiler cylinders exploded in quick...
High Court Issues Notice to Gondwana Club, Nagpur Police in Café Takeover Case
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has issued notices to Gondwana Club and the Nagpur Police in connection with an alleged illegal takeover of a café operating within the club premises. The court was hearing Criminal Writ Petition...
Ready to step down if Sangh asks me: Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh had asked him to continue working despite his age, while stressing that he would step down from the post whenever the organisation directs him to do so. He also said...
Nagpur-Mumbai-Nagpur Duronto timings revised; new schedule from April 14
Nagpur: Central Railway has announced a revision in the timings of several trains linked to Nagpur, with the new schedule set to take effect from April 14, 2026. The changes will impact the arrival and departure of major services, including...
Nagpur Gets Its Eighth Woman Mayor: Nita Thakre Wins by 104 Votes, Leela Hathibed Elected Deputy Mayor
Nagpur: In a decisive outcome of the mayoral election at the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nita Thakre of the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a resounding victory, polling 104 votes against 36 votes received by Snehal Thakre of the Indian National Congress....
Poonam Chambers Encroachment Case: HC Relief for Three Shops, NMC Continues Crackdown on Others
Nagpur: Action against illegal basement shops at Poonam Chambers is underway, but three establishments have received temporary protection from the court. The Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench has stayed coercive action against these three shops, while the remaining units continue...
NMC Cracks Down on Illegal Basement Shops at Poonam Chambers in Nagpur
Latest Update: NMC Action at Poonam Chambers Meets Legal Roadblock as High Court Steps In
Nagpur: The Anti-Encroachment Department of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) launched enforcement action on Thursday, February 5, against illegal commercial activity...
Newsroom Nightmare: Woman Journalist Battles for Life After Alleged Harassment in Nagpur
Nagpur:A deeply disturbing case has rocked the journalism community in Nagpur, raising urgent questions about workplace safety, abuse of authority, and institutional silence. A young woman journalist is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS Nagpur, where she has remained in critical mental...
Café Takeover Bid at Gondwana Club: Nanking Restaurant Owner Among 13 Booked
Nagpur: Gittikhadan Police have registered a case against 13 persons, including noted restaurateur Cyrus Chang-owner of the popular Nanking Restaurant—for allegedly attempting to forcibly take over a café at Gondwana Club. The case was filed following a complaint by Chanchal Vaishnav...
Trump Cuts Reciprocal Tariffs to 18% After Modi Call, but Extra 25% Duty on Indian Exports Stays
Washington/New Delhi -US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, shortly after confirming he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move signals a tentative...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Has IndiGo Cut Flights from Nagpur?
Nagpur: Has IndiGo begun scaling back its operations from Nagpur? According to sources, the airline has quietly discontinued multiple flights on key routes, including Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, raising concerns over shrinking air connectivity from the city. Sources say one daily...
