NMRDA, NBCC Join Hands to Build New Nagpur IBFC

Nagpur: The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, for the development of New Nagpur...

Nagpur Explosives Department Under Fire After Multiple Factory Blasts

Nagpur: Nagpur, home to the country’s largest explosives department, is once again under the spotlight after a series of blasts at local explosive manufacturing units raised fresh questions over safety standards and departmental accountability. Despite being the central hub where top...

Nagpur Railway Station: Platform No. 5 Closed for 52 Days from September 8

Nagpur: As part of the ongoing upgradation of Nagpur Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat programme, platform no. 5 will remain closed for 52 days, starting September 8. The closure has been planned to facilitate the construction of a concourse...

Video: “Come Back Soon Next Year”: Maharashtra Bids Farewell to Lord Ganesha

Nagpur: After ten days of devotion, celebration, and joy, devotees across Maharashtra are bidding farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesha today with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!” (O Lord Ganesha, come back soon next year!). From Mumbai...

Nagpur Blast at Solar Industrial Explosives: Will the Government Act After Another Tragedy?

Nagpur: The Nagpur rural police on Thursday registered a bailable offence against the management of Solar Industrial Explosives for causing death due to negligence following a devastating explosion at its Bazargaon facility shortly after midnight on Wednesday. This marks the...

Heavy Vehicles Banned Inside Nagpur Outer Ring Road from September 8

Nagpur: In a major step to curb road accidents, the Traffic Department has announced a complete ban on the entry of heavy vehicles inside Nagpur city limits from September 8, 2025. Heavy vehicles will now only be allowed inside the...

Video: Nagpur Solar Explosives Plant Blast: One Dead, 17 Injured at Bazargaon Facility

Nagpur: A powerful explosion rocked the Solar Explosives plant at Bazargaon, near Nagpur, on Wednesday, leaving one worker dead and at least 17 injured, according to initial reports. Among the injured, four workers are in the ICU, while nine others sustained...

What’s Getting Cheaper After GST Cuts?

In its 56th meeting, the GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved significant tax reductions across key sectors. Here’s what will cost less now:

Automobiles

• Small cars & motorcycles (≤350cc): GST 28% → 18%
• Buses, trucks & ambulances:...

GST Council Approves Major Reform: Only Two Tax Slabs, 5% and 18%

New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the GST Council, in its 56th meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a simplified structure with only two tax slabs — 5% and 18%. The meeting, held on Wednesday in New...

Maharashtra Cabinet Clears ‘New Nagpur’ Project with International Business Hub

Nagpur: Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ‘New Nagpur’ Project with International Business & Finance Cente Nagpur: The Maharashtra state government, in its cabinet meeting held on Monday, approved the development of an International Business and Finance Center (IBFC) under the proposed ‘New Nagpur’...

Nagpur: Indigo Flight’s Emergency Landing After Bird Hit, Khamla Market Under Scanner

Nagpur: A major incident was narrowly averted at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport on Tuesday morning when an Indigo flight bound for Kolkata made an emergency landing following a bird strike. According to officials, the flight took off at 6:50 AM...

Nagpur at the Core of Maharashtra’s 5,600 km Expressway Push

Nagpur: Maharashtra is fast-tracking an ambitious expressway network spanning 5,629 kilometers, with Nagpur emerging as the central hub of this expansion. The state government, in collaboration with the Centre, is working on 21 expressway projects—some already operational, others under construction...

Nagpur Police’s ‘Operation U-Turn’ Brings 23% Drop in Road Accident Fatalities

Nagpur: The city’s roads are turning safer thanks to the ‘Operation U-Turn’ campaign launched by Nagpur Police under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Dr. Ravindra Singal. Started on July 10, 2024, the initiative has not only reduced accidents but...

“One Who Can Fool People Is the Best Leader”: Nitin Gadkari’s Candid Remark in Nagpur

Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, known for his outspoken remarks, stirred attention once again with a candid comment during an event organised by the Akhil Bhartiya Mahanubhav Parishad in Nagpur on Monday. While urging people to live with honesty, credibility, and...

Jumbo devotion: Shyam the tusker steals the show at Nagpur’s Tekdi Ganesh Mandir

Nagpur: Spiritual fervour reached new heights at Nagpur’s historic Tekdi Ganesh Mandir on Sunday as Shyam, the 16-year-old tusker revered as a living embodiment of Lord Ganesh, made a grand entry. The majestic elephant, brought all the way from Ujjain,...

Maratha quota talks fail, Jarange targets Fadnavis again

No headway appeared in sight as the talks between Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange and a government-appointed delegation ended inconclusively in Mumbai on Saturday. Jarange also slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for sending former Justice Sandeep Shinde, who heads...

NMC poll: Objections pour in over draft Prabhag structure

Nagpur: The Election Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is witnessing a surge of objections and suggestions over the draft Prabhag structure. On Friday alone, as many as 17 submissions were filed, pushing the overall tally to 29 since the...

Video: IMT Nagpur in Controversy: Students Caught Smoking Banned Substance on Campus

Nagpur: The Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Nagpur — a reputed B-school located 35 km from the city on Katol Road — has landed in controversy after disturbing videos surfaced showing students indulging in serious misconduct inside the campus.

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“Never Said Someone Should Retire”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat On 75-Year Age Limit

Speculation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will 'retire' after his 75th birthday in September - i.e., he will stand down in accordance with an unspoken 'rule' within the BJP and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - has been dismissed...

Nagpur Police Mandate Dog Tags and Safety Measures for Pet Owners

Nagpur:  Nagpur City Police have issued a directive requiring all pet dogs to wear identification tags carrying their owner’s name and address, as part of efforts to enhance public safety and promote responsible pet ownership. The notification also mandates that dogs...