Pixxel to launch 3 hyper-spectral satellites aboard SpaceX’s rocket today
Bengaluru-based start-up Pixxel is set to launch three hyper-spectral satellites, called Fireflies, on Tuesday onboard SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission from California. The three satellites -- weighing 60 kg each -- are the first among the six planned to be launched this...
Manja menace: Nagpur flyovers shut on Makar Sankranti to prevent mishaps
Nagpur: In a move aimed at avoiding fatal mishaps, the Nagpur Traffic Police have announced temporary closure of several flyovers in the city on January 14, the Makar Sankranti day, to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians during the...
Sonam Wangchuk Visits Mankapur Sports Complex, Supports Save Nagpur’s Green Lungs Movement
Nagpur: Innovator and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk recently visited the Mankapur Sports Complex, where 365 trees, including 60 heritage trees, are at risk of being cut down for upcoming hotel and infrastructure projects. These trees, which form an integral part...
CM Fadnavis Inaugurates Solar Industries’ Drone-making Facility in Nagpur
Nagpur : In a big boost to Indigenous manufacturing of drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), loitering munitions, and counter-drone systems, a state-of-the-art composite manufacturing facility was inaugurated at Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL), Solar Industries Nagpur, by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra...
Blow to victims: HC shuts door on SFIO probe into multi-crore Wasankar scam
Nagpur: In a blow to thousands of investors, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition asking for an investigation by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into Prashant Waskankar and his company, Wasankar Wealth...
Rs 12 cr Tadoba safari booking scam: ED raids Thakur brothers in Chandrapur
Nagpur: In a major operation against one of the region’s biggest wildlife tourism scams, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted pre-dawn raids on Wednesday at multiple properties linked to Rohit and Abhishek Thakur, directors of Wild Connectivity Solutions (WCS) in Chandrapur....
High Court grants 28-day furlough to Arun Gawli lodged in Nagpur Jail
Nagpur: Underworld don Arun Gulab Gawli has been granted furlough by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. The court’s decision came after Gawli filed a petition requesting his release on furlough, which had earlier been rejected by the...
Empty head!! Over 8.92 lakh challans in 2024 for helmetless ride in Nagpur
Nagpur: The Nagpur traffic police have reported a staggering rise in traffic violations for the year 2024, with a total of 13,66,403 fines issued. This marks a significant increase of 2,64,238 compared to the 11,03,194 violations recorded in 2023. Among the...
Dr. Bhushan Kumar Upadhyaya, IPS (Retd.), Honoured for Crafting NIA’s New Motto
New Delhi/Nagpur:The National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s premier counter-terrorism body, has adopted a new motto, "राष्ट्ररक्षणम् आद्यकर्तव्यम्" (Nation’s Protection is the First Duty), thanks to the invaluable contribution of Dr. Bhushan Kumar Upadhyaya, IPS (Retd.). Recognizing his pivotal role, the...
Air India 1st Indian airline to offer wi-fi on domestic flights
Air India announced on Wednesday the rollout of Wi-Fi Internet connectivity services on board its Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and select Airbus A321neo aircraft. This makes the Tata-owned airline the first in India to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity on domestic...
Confused About GST on Used Cars? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Are you wondering how GST applies to old and used cars? Questions like "What is the GST rate?", "Who is impacted?", "Do you need to pay GST when selling your car?", or "What if you sell at a loss?" might...
Collectors Transferred in Gadchiroli and Wardha: Avishyanth Panda and Vanmathi C. Appointed as New District Heads
Nagpur: In a major administrative reshuffle under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, 13 senior officers were transferred across Maharashtra on Tuesday. Among the key changes, the collectors of Gadchiroli and Wardha districts have been replaced. Avishyanth Panda will...
‘No-detention policy’ for classes 5, 8 scrapped in central schools
The Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it allowing them to fail students who do not clear the year-end exams, according to officials. Following the amendment to the Right to Education Act...
Amravati’s braveheart Kareena Thapa to get PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Nagpur: Seventeen-year-old Kareena Thapa from Amravati has become a symbol of courage and quick thinking, saving the lives of 70 families during a devastating fire at Jai Amba Apartment. Her extraordinary bravery has earned her the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya...
Who is Mohan Bhagwat Targeting in His Critique of Hindu Leadership?
The ongoing Hindu-Muslim discourse in India has sparked concern within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). While RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat refrained from naming any specific leader, his recent remarks suggest a shift in the organization's approach to its long-standing Hindutva...
Ajit Pawar’s Lone MLA Attends RSS Headquarters, Says, “No Party Directive”
Nagpur: Amid the ongoing winter session of the Maharashtra state legislature, a gathering of ruling alliance MLAs was held at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur's Reshimbagh. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and other...
“जहां नहीं चैना, वहां नहीं रहना”: Sulking Bhujbal drops a political hint
Nagpur: Dissatisfaction is brewing among legislators in Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, as more than a dozen MLAs have openly expressed their displeasure at being overlooked for ministerial positions. While some have distanced themselves from the ongoing Winter Session of the...
Recognition Ceremony Held to Honor Nagpur Police’s Achievements at Maharashtra Police Duty Meet 2024
Nagpur: A recognition ceremony was held on December 13, 2024, at Police Bhavan, where Police Commissioner Ravindra Kumar Singhal felicitated the medal winners for their exceptional performance at the 19th Maharashtra State Police Duty Meet 2024. The officers and...
Survey Highlights Passenger Frustration Over Overpriced Food at Indian Airports
A recent survey by the online social platform LocalCircles highlights a growing concern among airline passengers about the exorbitant prices of food and beverages at airports across India. According to the survey, a significant 60% of respondents reported paying 100-200%...
Formula for cabinet expansion is ready: Fadnavis
Amid speculation over Maharashtra cabinet formation, state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the formula for cabinet expansion is already decided and soon the people will get to know. "You people have run a lot of news about me...
IB Officer Arrested Over Indigo Flight Bomb Alert Sparks Investigation Scrutiny
Nagpur:As per TV9 reports,a startling twist has emerged in the case of a false bomb alert on an Indigo Nagpur-Kolkata flight, as the arrested individual, identified as Animesh Mandal, is reportedly an officer with the Intelligence Bureau (IB). This revelation...
