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...
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...
