Sitharaman to present record 8th budget today
A cut or tweak in income tax rates/slabs to ease the burden of middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth is widely expected in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's record setting eighth consecutive Budget. The budget for...
Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi sees 4% drop in mishaps, but sharp rise across State
Nagpur: While Maharashtra witnessed a sharp rise in road accidents in 2024, the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway reported a marginal decline in mishaps, according to provisional data from the State Highway Police. The data reveals that overall road accidents in the state...
Good news: Nagpur set to get Vande Bharat trains on Mumbai, Pune routes soon
Nagpur: In a major boost to long-distance rail travel, Nagpur is set to welcome two more Vande Bharat Express trains, enhancing connectivity with Mumbai and Pune. The proposal for introducing Vande Bharat trains on these routes has been submitted to...
IMD predicts rise in temperature in Nagpur, Vidarbha in coming days
Nagpur: The maximum and minimum temperature in Nagpur and other towns of Vidarbha region is increasing day-by-day, causing discomfort during day time for many. India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that the day and night temperatures both will increase...
UPI share in digital payments grew to 83% in 2024
The contribution of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to the cumulative digital payments pie more than doubled in five years from 34 per cent in 2019 to 83 per cent in 2024, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India's...
Sensex FALLS 700+ points after Trump announces…
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline during opening on Monday as US President Trump imposed trade tariff on Columbia which dampened investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened at 22,940.15, falling by 240 points, while the BSE Sensex dropped...
From IIT to IPS: DCP Lohit Matani Opens Up in a Special Podcast
Nagpur’s Zone 1 Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lohit Matani, recently joined us for an exclusive podcast, and it’s nothing short of inspirational. An IPS officer from the 2014 batch of the Maharashtra cadre, Matani has an impressive academic background with...
Nagpur’s iconic Kasturchand Park set to get Rs 8 crore revamp in style
Nagpur: The historic Kasturchand Park in Nagpur is set to undergo a Rs 8 crore makeover, including an amphitheatre, conservation, and restoration of the Grade-1 heritage Band Stand stone structure monument, as the State Public Works Department (PWD) has started...
Kapil Sharma, Rajpal Yadav receive death threats
Comedian Kapil Sharma and actor Rajpal Yadav have reportedly received death threats through an email. The threatening message was sent to Rajpal Yadav's email account from a person named Vishnu, who allegedly warned that Sharma, his family, his associates, and...
Jalgaon Train Accident :11 killed, 5 injured after Karnataka Express crushes passengers from Pushpak Express
Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: In Maharashtra's Jalgaon, a tragic incident was reported on Wednesday. While Pushpak Express was on its way to its destination on January 22, a false fire alarm was raised at Jalgaon's Paranda Railway Station at...
Mega play Ramayana to mark Day-1 of Ramtek Sanskrutik Mahotsava on Jan 22
Nagpur: January 22 marks the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ram Lalla Mandir in Ayodhya, and the Vidarbha region is all set to join in the celebrations with fervour and grandeur. From the much-anticipated ‘Ramtek Paryatan va...
Solution or just another gimmick? Now, NMC plans Toll-Free Number for civic issues
Nagpur: “It is nothing but the same old story.” Now, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is mulling to start a toll free number that will be exclusive for accepting citizens’ complaints about civic services. It is seen that the Nagpur Municipal Corporation...
Sea of devotion at Nagpur’s Tekdi Ganesh Temple on Til Chaturthi for blessings
Nagpur: The holy occasion of Til Chaturthi on Friday, January 17, saw thousands of devotees thronging the iconic Tekdi Ganesh Temple in Nagpur, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesh. Known as the foremost among the Ashtavinayak of Vidarbha, the temple...
Maharashtra defends Ladki Bahin scheme in HC, dismisses financial burden claims
Nagpur: The Maharashtra Government on Tuesday strongly defended its flagship welfare initiatives, including the Ladki Bahin Yojana, asserting that these schemes are essential for addressing socio-economic challenges and do not place an undue burden on the state's finances. In an affidavit...
Maharashtra to Get 21 New Districts; Official Announcement Expected on January 26, 2025
Nagpur: In a significant development aimed at improving administrative efficiency and accelerating local development, Maharashtra is set to create 21 new districts. These districts will be formed by dividing some of the existing 35 districts in the state. An official announcement...
Video: Nagpur Police and Municipal Officials Take Action Against Nylon Kite Strings
Nagpur: With the Makar Sankranti festival around the corner, the Nagpur Police Department and Municipal Corporation have intensified their crackdown on the use of banned nylon kite strings. These harmful strings are being confiscated during raids across the city, with...
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...
