Nagpur: Mother, Son & Labourer Killed by Lightning Strike in Dhapewada
Nagpur : A tragic incident occurred in Dhapewada village of Nagpur district, where lightning struck a farm, killing three people on the spot. The deceased have been identified as Vandana Prakash Patil, her 18-year-old son Omprakash Patil, and a farm labourer. According...
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Nagpur–Gondia Expressway Project
Mumbai/Nagpur: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the ambitious Nagpur–Gondia Expressway project. According to the government, the 162.5 km-long expressway will cut travel time between Nagpur and Gondia from the current three hours to just...
IT Dept Nagpur to Issue Notices to Hotels, Hospitals, Jewelers & Planners – Here’s Why
Nagpur: The Income Tax Department’s Intelligence and Criminal Investigation (I&CI) wing in Nagpur is preparing to issue notices to luxury hotels, hospitals, jewelry stores, and wedding planners for failing to report high-value transactions, raising concerns over financial transparency in the...
Nagpur Session Security Breach: Woman Journalist Arrested for Forging ID Cards
Nagpur: In a major security-related case linked to the 2023–24 Nagpur Assembly Session, police on Monday arrested city-based journalist Savita Sakhare Kulkarni for allegedly forging ID cards using a fake News18 letterhead to secure Vidhan Bhavan passes. According to Sadar Police...
Nagpur to Get Relief from Ring Road Waterlogging with New Underground Drainage System
Nagpur: The persistent problem of waterlogging on the Inner Ring Road between Swablambi Nagar and Padole Chowk during the monsoon is finally set to be resolved. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided to implement an underground box drainage system...
IndiGo Adds 7th Daily Flight on Nagpur–Mumbai Route from September 3
Nagpur: Good news for air travelers on the busy Nagpur-Mumbai sector. Responding to strong passenger demand and the upcoming festive season, IndiGo Airlines has decided to add another flight between Nagpur and Mumbai starting September 3. With this addition, the total...
Supriya Sule Says ‘My Non-Veg Food Acceptable to Pandurang’, Sparks Controversy
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule made remarks about her non-vegetarian food habits while referring to her faith in Lord Pandurang. Reacting to her statement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he...
Nagpur Municipal Corporation Election 2025: Draft Prabhag and Ward Structure Released, Objections Open Till August 28
Nagpur: After a long wait, the draft of the new Prabhag (ward cluster) structure for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Elections 2025 has finally been released. The draft was issued exactly at midnight and follows the 2017 model of division....
4 ‘Theme-Based’ Gardens Coming Up in Nagpur
Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is planning to give the city a fresh green makeover by developing four first-ever theme-based gardens. These will include a Cactus Garden, Rock Garden, Adventure Park, and Happiness Park, created by renovating existing gardens across the...
TikTok & AliExpress Unblocked in India After 5 Years – But App Still Missing From Play Store
After five years, Chinese platforms TikTok and AliExpress have quietly resurfaced in India. Users have reported that both websites are now accessible without VPNs, marking the first major rollback of the 2020 app ban. However, TikTok’s mobile app remains unavailable on...
Nagpur Police Appeal: Only Licensed Firecrackers to Be Sold This Diwali
Nagpur: Ahead of Diwali 2025, Nagpur City Police have issued strict guidelines for vendors planning to sell firecrackers. The application process for temporary sales licenses will run from August 26 to September 10, 2025 at respective police zonal offices.
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Western Vidarbha Farmer Suicides Hit 598 in Seven Months
Western Vidarbha is witnessing a continuing wave of farmer suicides. Between January and July 2025, a total of 598 farmers across five districts—Yavatmal, Akola, Washim, Buldhana, and Amravati—took their own lives. Persistent crop failures, lack of guaranteed prices for agricultural...
Lok Sabha Ban on Gaming, But What About Trading?
In a landmark move, the Lok Sabha on August 21, 2025, passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, effectively banning all forms of real-money online games. The government has argued that online money gaming has become a social...
Nagpur Songaon Lake: Development or Just a Showpiece?
Nagpur: Even in this year’s monsoon, Songaon Lake has failed to revive. Instead of fresh life, locals are now witnessing dead fish floating in the shallow waters. Residents are furious, alleging that despite crores being poured into beautification projects, the...
Nagpur Municipal Corporation Rejects 41 Ganesh Mandal Applications Under Single-Window System
Nagpur: In preparation for Ganeshotsav, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a single-window system across all zones to streamline permissions for Ganesh mandals. So far, NMC has received 366 applications, out of which 41 have been rejected due to...
Besa-Beltarodi Flat Owners Ask: What Will Happen to Our Homes as High Court Reserves Verdict on Illegal Constructions?
Nagpur: If you are a flat owner in Besa-Beltarodi, you may now be asking: “What will happen to our flats?” After nearly 25 years of hearings, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has finally reserved its judgment on the...
Khaparkheda Thermal Power Plant Flashover Incident: Two Seriously Injured, Safety Lapses Under Scanner
Nagpur: A major accident took place on Sunday at the Khaparkheda Thermal Power Plant (500 MW capacity) after a wrong electrical panel was opened, leading to a sudden flashover. The incident left an Assistant Engineer and a contract worker severely...
Nagpur’s Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College in Controversy; Professor Terminated After Asking for Salary, Principal Reacts
Nagpur: Tension has escalated at Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College in Nandanvan, Nagpur, following a dispute between the faculty and the administration. Professor Dr. Prafull Wadichar was removed from his post after repeatedly demanding pending salary, triggering widespread uproar. A concern...
From Cold Shoulders to Centenary Praise: What Modi’s RSS Mention Reveals About BJP’s Political Calculus
New Delhi: For the first time in 12 consecutive Independence Day addresses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) from the Red Fort, calling it “the world’s biggest NGO” and honouring its “100 years of disciplined...
Watch Live -PM Modi Independence Day speech from Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the national flag at Red Fort on 79th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun addressing the nation from the Red Fort as India marks the 79th Independence Day. Modi began his speech by calling...
Prez Murmu hails Op Sindoor in I-Day address
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday lauded the nation's decisive response to Pahalgham terrorist attack in Kashmir, highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor and emphasising the country's unity and growing self-reliance in the defence sector. In her address to the nation on...
