“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...
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...
