If UPI Is Free, Who’s Paying the Bill?
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday clarified that while the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system does have associated costs, he never said that users would have to pay for it. Speaking at the post-Monetary Policy Committee...
Gadkari’s Janata Darbar on August 10 in Nagpur
Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Member of Parliament from Nagpur, will hold his ‘Janata Darbar’ at 11 am on August 10, at his public relations office, near Jupiter School, Khamla Square. The Union Minister will accept the memorandums from the citizens...
Indian Army Denies False Reports of Drunk Soldier Injuring Civilians in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Indian Army has strongly refuted recent media and social media reports alleging that a drunk army officer injured 30 civilians in Nagpur during a reckless driving incident. The viral news story, titled “Drunk Army Officer Rams Car Into 30...
Traffic Diversions Announced Near Gangabai Ghat Due to Bridge Construction in Nagpur
Nagpur: A significant infrastructure project is set to begin in Nagpur under the jurisdiction of the Cotton Market Traffic Division. Construction of a new bridge over the Hattila Nala near Gangabai Ghat will be undertaken by Suvichar Construction Company and...
Gadkari Bomb Scare: What Made a Nagpur Man Dial 112 With a Lie?
Oplus_16908288 Nagpur: A seemingly normal Sunday morning turned chaotic when a bomb threat call targeted the residence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur. The call sent city police into overdrive—only to discover it was a hoax. The call came in...
Nagpur-Kolhapur Flight Suspended, Flyers Face Travel Disruption
Nagpur: After Nashik, Aurangabad, and Lucknow, air connectivity from Nagpur has taken another hit—the direct flight to Kolhapur has also been discontinued. The Star Air service, which began just two months ago in May, has now been abruptly suspended, leaving...
Sex Trafficking Racket Busted in Nagpur Under Operation Shakti; One Arrested, Five Women Rescued
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough under the ongoing Operation Shakti, the Social Security Branch (Crime Branch) of Nagpur Police, under the guidance of Hon’ble Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singal, busted a sex trafficking racket on August 1, 2025. The raid was...
Above-Normal Rainfall Expected in Second Half of Monsoon, Says IMD
Nagpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall over most parts of Vidarbha during the second half of the southwest monsoon season (August–September 2025). However, August is expected to see below-normal rainfall. Cloudy and humid conditions are predicted in...
Mentally Ill Man Enters Tiger Enclosure at Maharajbagh Zoo, Rescued by Police
Nagpur : A major scare unfolded at Maharajbagh Zoo in Nagpur early Thursday morning when a mentally ill man entered the tiger enclosure, triggering panic among zoo staff and visitors. The incident occurred around 7:00 AM, when Karan Somkuwar (age 26), a...
Nagpur Police Commissioner Dismisses Four Constables Over Criminal Acts; One Suspended
Nagpur: In a decisive move to uphold law and order and reinforce discipline within the police force, Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravindra Singal has taken strict action against errant officers. On Wednesday, four constables were dismissed from service in connection with...
Nagpur Violence Pre-Planned, Claims Fact-Finding Report
Nagpur: The communal violence that broke out in Nagpur’s Mahal area in March this year was not a spontaneous outburst but a premeditated act orchestrated to incite fear and disturb communal harmony, according to a fact-finding report released by the...
Safety measures in place at Ambazari, Futala, Gorewada lakes: NMC issues advisory
Nagpur: With the water levels rising in Ambazari, Futala, and Gorewada lakes due to continuous rainfall over the past several days, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has implemented precautionary safety measures at all three locations. In coordination with the District...
City Cop Among Four Arrested in Quetta Colony Kidnapping Attempt in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage among residents, a serving police constable is among four persons arrested for an attempted kidnapping of a young woman from her home in the Lakadganj Police Station area of Nagpur. According to...
Who Is Divya Deshmukh — The 19-Year-Old from Nagpur Who Conquered the Chess World and Made History
Who is Divya Deshmukh? At just 19, she’s not only the FIDE Women’s World Cup Champion but also the first Indian woman to ever win this prestigious title. In a nerve-racking tiebreak final, Divya defeated none other than India’s first...
Attempted Kidnapping in Quetta Colony Triggers Public Outrage
Nagpur: A tense situation unfolded in Quetta Colony late Sunday night after a young man allegedly attempted to kidnap a girl by forcibly entering her residence along with three accomplices. The incident sparked widespread panic and led to a massive...
BhanuTai Gadkari Memorial Diagnostic Centre Inaugurated in Nagpur: A Milestone in Affordable Healthcare
Nagpur:In a significant step towards making quality healthcare accessible to all, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Late BhanuTai Gadkari Memorial Diagnostic Centre in Nagpur, hailing it as a “milestone in the field of diagnostic healthcare.” The centre has...
Youth Drowns in Hingna Lake Tragedy
Nagpur: A heart-wrenching incident unfolded this morning at the Salai Mendha lake near Hingna, sending waves of grief across the region. A 20-year-old youth, Piyush Suraj Sukhdeve, a resident of Bhilgaon in Kamptee, tragically drowned during a recreational visit with his...
Sex Racket Busted at Kopper Salon in Nagpur
Nagpur: A sex racket operating under the pretense of a beauty salon was busted by the Social Security Branch (SSB) of the Crime Branch in a late-night raid at Kopper Salon, located at Gondwana Chowk in the city. The operation,...
Nimbus Café Raided Again; FIR Filed Against Owner for Hookah Service
Nagpur: The Special Team from the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2) conducted a late-night raid on Nimbus Café and Lounge, located in Gokulpeth under the jurisdiction of Ambazari Police Station, on Thursday. The action was initiated...
Brutal Murder in Nagpur Solved Within Hours: Woman Killed by Her Son-in-Law Over Loan Dispute
Nagpur: The Nagpur Police have swiftly cracked a shocking murder case that occurred in the city’s posh Civil Lines area on Wednesday afternoon. In a gruesome daylight attack, a woman was brutally murdered just steps away from her home —...
Major Liquor Seizure During Hotel Raids in Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur
Nagpur: In a significant crackdown, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1), Rishikesh Reddy, along with a team from Bajaj Nagar Police Station, conducted late-night raids on multiple hotels in the Bajaj Nagar area on Tuesday. As part of 'Operation U-Turn', the...
