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...
First Look at New Nagpur: 1,710-Acre Master Plan Revealed
Nagpur: The ambitious “New Nagpur” project envisioned by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a major step forward, with the 1,710-acre master plan now officially unveiled. The smart city development will come up in Godhani and Ladgaon villages of Hingna...
‘I am retiring,’ says singer Arijit Singh
Popular Bollywood singer Arijit Singh has announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from playback singing. The singer confirmed this in a post on Instagram saying that he will not accept new film assignments. Arijit said that he wanted to focus on...
Poonam Tower Row: Owner Alleges Government Blackmail in Nagpur
Nagpur: Poonam Tower, located in one of Nagpur’s most prime and expensive areas, has remained incomplete for nearly three decades. Now, fresh reports suggest the government may move to demolish the long-stalled structure. The project, which began in 1991, was...
Solar Industries Founder Satyanarayan Nuwal Conferred Padma Shri as Centre Announces 131 Padma Awards for 2026
Nagpur: Founder and Chairman of Solar Industries India Limited, Mr. Satyanarayan Nuwal, has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri for his outstanding contribution to industry and society, bringing a moment of pride for Nagpur. Mr. Nuwal is widely recognised for building...
Republic Day fever grips Nagpur, markets bloom in tricolour
Nagpur: As the nation readies itself to salute the Constitution on Republic Day, Nagpur has wrapped itself in the colours of the Tricolour, turning everyday marketplaces into living celebrations of national pride. From the heritage lanes of Sitabuldi to the...
Bank Unions To Go On Strike On January 27
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) is likely to go ahead with the proposed all-India bank strike on January 27, demanding five-day work week, after a conciliation meeting convened by the chief labour commissioner (central) between UFBU and the...
Who Is in the Race as Nagpur Set to Get a Woman Mayor?
Nagpur: The reservation draw for the post of Mayor of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation was announced on Thursday, confirming that the mayoral seat has been reserved for the General Women category. With this announcement, political activity in the city has...
Nagpur shocker: POCSO accused found hanging in Jaripatka police lock-up
Nagpur: In a development that has sent shockwaves through the city and raised troubling questions about custodial safety, a 19-year-old youth arrested in a minor girl kidnapping and POCSO case was found dead inside a Nagpur police lock-up in the...
Nagpur Mayor’s Post Reserved for Women; Will Shivani Dani Be the BJP’s Choice?
Nagpur: The reservation draw for mayoral posts across Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations was announced on Wednesday, with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s mayoral seat reserved for the General Women category. The draw was conducted in the presence of Minister of State...
Cricket Fever Takes Over Nagpur
Nagpur witnessed a full-blown cricket carnival today as the T20 international match between India and New Zealand got underway at the iconic Jamtha Stadium. From early afternoon itself, the atmosphere around the stadium turned electric, with thousands of fans pouring in to be part of...
All roads to Jamtha as India take on New Zealand in first T20I
Nagpur: Jamtha is set to turn into the epicentre of Indian cricket on Wednesday, January 21, as India begin their preparations for the home T20 World Cup with the opening match of a five-game T20 International series against New Zealand....
Jamtha T-Point Closed to Vehicles for India–New Zealand T20
Nagpur: Ahead of the first T20 International between India and New Zealand on January 21 at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur city traffic police have rolled out a special traffic and parking plan to prevent congestion on the stadium premises...
Senior BJP Leader Sandeep Joshi Announces Retirement from Active Politics
Nagpur: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) Sandeep Joshi has formally announced his decision to retire from active politics, stating that the changing political culture and the need to make space for...
Key Aide of Self-Styled Preacher Changur Baba Arrested in Joint Police Operation in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a pre-dawn operation, a joint team of Nagpur Police, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), and Nagpur ATS arrested a key associate of self-styled preacher Changur Baba from Ashinagar in north Nagpur on Saturday. The accused, identified as 40-year-old...
Nagpur NMC Final Result: BJP–Shiv Sena Storm to Power with 102 Seats
Nagpur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in alliance with Shiv Sena, has registered a decisive victory in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections, securing 102 out of 151 seats, according to the final official results released after completion of counting. With...
