Vidarbha to Get Major Boost: Adani to Invest ₹70,000 Crore, Reliance to Set Up Food Park in Nagpur

Nagpur: In a significant development aimed at accelerating the growth of Vidarbha, especially Nagpur district, a high-level meeting was held on Thursday in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. During the meeting, Adani Group and Reliance Industries...

Gondkhairi Coal Mine: Why Are People Opposing It and What’s at Stake?

Nagpur: The Gondkhairi underground coal mine project, proposed by Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (APML) in the Nagpur district, has become one of the most debated mining projects in Vidarbha. Despite regulatory approvals and claims of minimal environmental impact, the mine...

Public Hearing on Adani-Ambuja Coal Mine Project Disrupted Amid Villagers’ Protests

Nagpur: A heated protest erupted during a scheduled public hearing for the proposed Dahegaon-Gowari coal mining project by Ambuja Cements Ltd. on Wednesday morning near Valni village in Kalmeshwar tehsil. The Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MPCB) had organized the...

Video: Nagpur Businessman Shot, Robbed in Bezonbagh

Nagpur: Panic spread across Bezonbagh under Jaripatka Police Station limits on Wednesday night after bike-borne miscreants shot a businessman and fled with cash reportedly worth ₹4–5 lakh. Armed Attack: The victim, identified as Raju Dipani, a resident of Mekosabagh, was carrying a...

Fact Check: Nails on Samruddhi Expressway Cause Panic, But It Was Just Repair Work – Not a Robbery Plot

Nagpur: Panic spread late Tuesday night on the Samruddhi Expressway after several vehicles suffered punctured tyres near a flyover. Videos showing rows of nails hammered into the road quickly went viral on social media, with many fearing it was a...

Nagpur: Drunk Driver Attacks Traffic Cop, Threatens in Gadkari’s Name

Nagpur: A shocking incident was reported from Ganeshpeth police station limits late Monday night, when a traffic policeman was attacked by a car driver during a special “Operation U-Turn” drive against drunk driving at Cotton Market Chowk. According to police sources,...

Major Relief for Farmers: Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Four Key Decisions

Mumbai: The Maharashtra state cabinet meeting held on Tuesday brought major relief for farmers and significant progress in urban development and irrigation projects, with four important decisions being approved. Energy Department Decision: The cabinet has extended the concessional electricity tariff for lift...

Adani Power Gets Approval for Gondkhairi Underground Coal Mine in Nagpur

In a major boost to Maharashtra’s energy sector, the Coal Controller Organisation under the Ministry of Coal has granted Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (APML) approval to open its Gondkhairi underground coal mine in Kalmeshwar tehsil, Nagpur district. The permission, issued...

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...