Instagram Jealousy Sparks Midnight Rampage in Nagpur; Vehicles Vandalised, Three Detained
Nagpur: A violent late-night rampage rocked Nagpur’s Mahal area after a group of youths armed with sharp weapons went on a vandalism spree, allegedly triggered by anger over an Instagram friendship linked to a past relationship. The incident occurred around 11...
Shivani Dani-Vakhare Elected Standing Committee Chairperson at Nagpur NMC
Nagpur: Women’s leadership in the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has gained further momentum with the election of Shivani Dani‑Vakhare as Chairperson of the powerful Standing Committee. Her appointment has drawn widespread congratulations and is being seen as a clear endorsement...
Engine failure triggers full emergency post take-off for SpiceJet flight
A full emergency was declared at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport early Tuesday morning after a Leh-bound SpiceJet flight reported a mid-air engine failure. Flight SG-121, which was carrying approximately 150 passengers, initiated an immediate air return to the...
Unseasonal Rain Impacts Nagpur, Grain Soaked at Kalamna APMC Market
Nagpur: Sudden unseasonal rainfall across parts of Vidarbha and Marathwada has led to concerns among farmers and traders. At Nagpur’s Kalamna APMC market, hundreds of grain bags stored in open areas were soaked due to rain, raising fears of significant...
Nagpur HSC Chemistry, Physics Papers Leaked on WhatsApp
Nagpur: In a serious breach of examination security, the Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Chemistry and Physics question papers were allegedly circulated on WhatsApp prior to the scheduled exam at the St Ursula School centre in Sadar. An offence...
Nagpur: Ram Jhula Road Closed at Night Till Feb 23, Traffic Diverted
Nagpur traffic police have announced night-time closure of Ram Jhula road due to essential repair work on the bridge. The restriction will be in place from February 20 to February 23, every night between 11 pm and 6 am. The work...
SSC Exams Begin Today; 58,458 Students Appear in Nagpur District
Nagpur: After the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examinations, the Class 10 (SSC) examinations conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education have commenced from today, Friday. A total of 58,458 students from Nagpur district are appearing...
NMC Committee Formation: BJP Faces Internal Balancing Test in Nagpur
Nagpur: The February 24 special general body meeting of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation is expected to go well beyond routine committee formation, turning into a critical exercise in political balancing and internal accommodation. Despite its overwhelming numerical strength, the Bharatiya Janata...
Silver Scam Shakes Nagpur, Dabba Traders Under Lens
Nagpur: The sharp rise and sudden crash in silver prices over the past few months has shaken bullion markets across India, but the impact has been particularly severe in Nagpur. What initially appeared to be routine market volatility has now...
Newborn’s Body Found in Trash Bin in Nagpur, Murder Suspected
Nagpur: A shocking incident has come to light from the Hilltop area of Nagpur, where the body of a newborn was found dumped in a garbage bin, triggering panic in the locality. Upon receiving information, police rushed to the spot,...
After Daboo Crackdown, Valentine’s Day Brawl at Raasta Raises Fresh Concerns
Nagpur: Safety concerns surrounding late-night parties in the city have resurfaced after a scuffle broke out during a Valentine’s Day celebration at Raasta, a pub located in Shivaji Nagar under the jurisdiction of Ambazari Police Station. According to sources, what reportedly...
Maha govt scraps 5% Muslim quota in jobs, education
The Maharashtra government has cancelled the five per cent reservation to members of the Muslim community in jobs and education. A Government Resolution (GR) was issued to this effect on Tuesday, as the previous ordinance about the five per cent reservation...
Holi rush: 186 special trains announced, major relief for Nagpur passengers
Nagpur: In a major boost for festive travellers, Central Railway has announced 186 special train services to manage the heavy passenger rush during Holi, with Nagpur emerging as one of the key beneficiaries. The special arrangements include 94 Holi Special Trains...
SC to hear Sabarimala women entry plea in April
The Supreme Court on Monday said that a nine-judge bench will commence final hearing on a batch of petitions relating to discrimination against women in religions and at religious places, including Kerala's Sabarimala Temple. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya...
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...
