Sindoor Controversy Exposes BJP-RSS Tensions Ahead of Bihar, Bengal Polls
Operation Sindoor, India's recent military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, has not only stirred nationalistic sentiments but also ignited a series of political and cultural debates. The alleged plan by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to distribute sindoor (vermilion)...
Proud moment: Justice A.S. Chandurkar of Nagpur takes oath as Supreme Court Judge
Nagpur: In a historic moment for the legal community of Nagpur, Justice Atul S. Chandurkar was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on Friday, becoming the eighth jurist from the city to reach the apex...
‘India set to be primary engine of growth in 2025, 2026’
India is expected to be the primary engine of global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, according to a report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Chief Economists Outlook. The report, based on a survey of leading economists, cites India's...
Nagpur Police Crack Down on Illegal Vape and Hookah Trade in Massive Operation ‘Mission AXE’
Nagpur: In a significant escalation of its anti-drug campaign Operation Thunder, the Nagpur Police launched an intensive sub-operation titled ‘Mission AXE’, aimed at dismantling the illegal sale of e-cigarettes and hookah-related products...
Nagpur reports 7 COVID-19 cases in May; 5 recover, 2 in home isolation
Nagpur: While several parts of Maharashtra are witnessing a slow resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the situation in Nagpur remains largely under control. Only seven positive cases have been reported in the city so far in May, with five patients already...
Nitin Gadkari at 68: From RSS Volunteer to India’s Infrastructure Visionary
Nagpur – Union Minister Nitin Gadkari turned 68 today, marking yet another milestone in an extraordinary journey that began as a grassroots worker with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and transformed into one of India's most powerful and respected political leaders....
Four Naxals killed in encounter in Gadchiroli district
Nagpur: In a joint operation, police's special commando unit C-60 and the CRPF killed four Naxals in an encounter along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border in Gadchiroli district on Friday, a senior official said. The official, in a statement, informed that based on...
Chaos on roads: Nagpur records 40% spike in traffic violations in 2 years despite crackdowns
Nagpur: Despite record fines, intensified surveillance, and countless awareness drives, Nagpur’s roads are slipping into anarchy. Traffic violations in the city have surged by a staggering 40% in just two years, exposing an alarming collapse in civic road behaviour and...
Sitabuldi Encroachment to Face Stern Action: NMC Warns Shopkeepers
Nagpur: In a decisive move to tackle encroachment and improve traffic flow, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in coordination with Nagpur Police, conducted an anti-encroachment drive on Sitabuldi Main Road. The civic body has issued a clear warning to shopkeepers:...
PM Modi’s ‘private’ Nagpur visit on March 30 cost ₹30 lakh, reveals RTI
Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to Nagpur on March 30, officially labelled as a “private” trip, ended up costing taxpayers close to ₹30 lakh, according to an RTI query filed by Badnera-based activist Ajay Bose. The visit included stops...
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate renovated Itwari Rly Station on May 22
Nagpur: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Station is one of five railway stations under South East Central Railway (SECR), Nagpur, that will be inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22. Under the government’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which...
Apologise: SC tells MP minister on Col Qureshi remarks
The Supreme Court agrees to hear tomorrow MP minister Vijay Shah's plea challenging the HC order for an FIR over his remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. "What sort of statements are you making," the apex court tells Vijay Shah. "Go...
Nagpur’s ₹180 Crore Bridge Sparks Safety Concerns, MLA Demands Probe
Nagpur – A bridge constructed at a cost of ₹180 crore between Shantinagar and Kawadipeth in Nagpur, instead of offering relief, has turned into a major source of inconvenience for the public. After its inauguration, several technical flaws have surfaced,...
CBSE Class 10, 12 Result Expected Soon; No Official Announcement Yet, Confusion Among Students
Nagpur: Students across the country are eagerly awaiting the CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam results, but the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released any official date or time for the announcement. Speculations are rife that...
Nagpur on Alert: Emergency Measures in Nagpur as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
Nagpur, May 10: In light of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, all administrative departments in Nagpur district have been instructed to remain on high alert. District Collector Dr. Vipin Itankar has cancelled all leaves of government officers and staff,...
Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27: IMD
The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on May 27, earlier than the usual date of June 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. If the monsoon arrives in Kerala as expected, it will be...
Butibori Flyover to Reopen Before May 15, Confirms NHAI Chief Rakesh Prakash Singh
Nagpur – The Butibori flyover, which has remained closed to traffic for the past six months, is finally nearing completion. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that the flyover will be reopened to the public before May...
Sophisticated weapons used to strike PoK, Pak: India
India conducted 24 missile strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and POK, killing 70 terrorists, in response to Pahalgam attack. This operation aimed to combat cross-border terrorism and dismantle military-terror links while minimising civilian harm. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressing...
Several Bridges on Nag River in Dangerous Condition
Nagpur: During the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by flood victims from Ramgapol Bachuka and others regarding the Amdharji flyover-related flood disaster and compensation, several new revelations came to light on Tuesday. The petitioners raised concerns about...
Nagpur: Why Petrol Pump Owners Plan to Halt Digital Payments from May 10
Petrol pump owners in Nagpur have threatened to stop accepting all digital payments—including UPI and card transactions—from May 10, 2025, citing rising cyber frauds and blocked bank accounts as the key reasons. According to the Vidarbha Petroleum Dealers Association (VPDA), nearly...
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Nagpur and Surrounding Districts as Thunderstorms
Nagpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Nagpur and neighboring districts, warning of thunderstorms with gusty winds over the next couple of days. This comes after intense weather activity swept across Vidarbha, bringing rain, strong...
