Vidarbha Literary Festival caught in controversy but who is responsible?
Nagpur: The Vidarbha Literary Festival, a prominent cultural event in Nagpur that celebrates non-fiction writings, is facing a significant upheaval as three of its curators and organizers have chosen to step down due to threats from right-wing activists. This alarming...
Disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs: SC raps Speaker for delaying tactics
New Delhi: In a crucial development, the Supreme Court of India conducted a hearing on Friday concerning the case of alleged delaying tactics by the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha Rahul Narvekar. As the decision regarding the disqualification of 16...
212 Indians stranded in Israel arrive in Delhi
A flight carrying the first batch of Indians, who were stranded in Israel amid the ongoing war, landed in New Delhi under 'Operation Ajay' on Friday morning. As many as 212 Indian nationals from Israel have arrived at the...
First plane with US arms lands in Israel
The first plane carrying United States armaments landed in southern Israel on Tuesday evening, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said. 'The first plane carrying US armaments has since arrived at the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel this evening,' posted IDF on...
Traffic Woes Eased: Canal Road set to reopen in Ramdaspeth area, Nagpur
Nagpur: In a bid to alleviate the mounting traffic congestion in the Ramdaspeth area, the Nagpur City Police have announced the imminent reopening of Canal Road for vehicular movement within the next week. This decision comes as a much-needed...
17 teams of Nagpur Cops interrogated 125 suspects, released sketch of accused
Nagpur: City police have been toiling hard to nab the accused who had raped an engineering student near Jamtha here, on Wednesday. Nagpur Police have formed 17 vigilant teams, who have already interrogated 125 suspects and have also released sketch...
CP orders closure of Canal Road to curb traffic mess in Ramdaspeth
Nagpur: Taking cognisance of the suffering of residents in Ramdaspeth, Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar ordered closure of Canal Road. He has also taken initiative and called a meeting of all stakeholders on October 9 to find a solution to...
Video: Ramdaspeth residents demand relief from heavy traffic woes; seek NMC intervention
Nagpur: In a fervent plea to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), the Ramdaspeth Residents Welfare Association on Thursday, has raised pressing concerns over the unrelenting traffic congestion plaguing the narrow lanes of Ramdaspeth. The closure of the vital road linking Maharajbag...
Delay plagues Old Bhandara Road widening project in Nagpur: Report
Nagpur: After decades of delays, the Old Bhandara Road widening project finally kicked off in 2023 with the infusion of funds. However, progress has been at a sluggish pace, leaving 36 out of 42 properties, now under the ownership of...
MSEDCL warns consumers not to fall prey to fraud messages on power bills
Nagpur: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has warned citizens not to fall prey to fraudulent messages while paying their electricity bills. According to the power distribution agency, there have been rising cases of cyber scams which are...
Video: Leopard spotted playfully chasing dog in Nagpur’s Housing Society’s parking lot
Nagpur: In a fascinating and unusual incident, a leopard was captured on CCTV camera footage roaming the parking lot of Gokul Housing Society's Borgaon Kanha Regency Apartment on Gorewada Road in Nagpur at approximately 4 am on Wednesday morning....
ED raid underway at AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s home
A Directorate Enforcement (ED) raid is underway at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in connection with excise policy case. Earlier in May this year, MP Sanjay Singh in a letter to Finance Secretary T V...
Nagpur grapples with dengue surge, Sept records spike in cases
Nagpur: The Second Capital of Maharashtra is grappling with severe dengue outbreak as September 2023 recorded an alarming spike in cases. A total of 295 confirmed cases and one suspected death were reported, marking the highest monthly tally for this...
Journalists linked to NewsClick raided by cops in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad
The Delhi Police’s special cell was on Tuesday raiding the homes of at least six journalists in connection with the probe into the alleged foreign funding of news portal NewsClick. A police officer confirmed the raids were being carried out but...
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 209
Nagpur: The public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Sunday increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 209 with immediate effect. This increase in prices came nearly a month after the oil companies slashed the prices of 19-kg...
Shivaji’s ‘Tiger Claws’ set for return to India from UK
The Victoria and Albert ( V and A) Museum is all set to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Maharashtra government next week, which will see 17th century Tiger Claws' weapon believed to have belonged to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj...
Emergency declared in New York City as torrential rain floods subways, roads
Roads were closed, subway services were disrupted and basements were overwhelmed in the New York City area after "dangerous and life-threatening' torrential rain surged across the concrete expanse on Friday, CNN reported. A month's worth of rain -- more...
Nagpur customs foils smuggling attempt with Rs 2 crore worth of gold concealed in coffee maker
Nagpur: In a remarkable operation, the Customs Department at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur has made one of the largest seizures of smuggled gold, valued at approximately Rs 2 crores. A vigilant profiling of passengers led to...
Karnataka bandh: Bengaluru airport cancels 44 flights
44 flights including 22 arrivals and 22 departures have been cancelled today, says PRO of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. More details awaited. ...
Nagpur gears up for Ganesh Visarjan amidst flood aftermath, citizens express emotional resilience
Nagpur: Despite the city's recent tryst with floods, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is determined to ensure a heartwarming 'Ganesh Visarjan' ceremony this Thursday. While NMC's dedicated staff is tirelessly engaged in flood relief operations, the citizens of Nagpur are...
Central Railways to install 3652 cameras with face recognition system across 117 stations
Overall 6122 cameras to be installed at 364 stations with Video surveillance system Cameras with Face recognition system will enhance passenger safety, control crime, will be a deterrent to law abusers and will monitor compliance of Railway rules Facial recognition...
