Phule’s release delayed due to Brahmin’s protest: Dir
Phule, based on the lives of social reformers Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and Savitribai Phule, has been delayed due to objections raised by the Brahmin community and not because of the censor board-suggested amendments, film's director Ananth Mahadevan said on Friday. The...
Shivaji Maharaj Memorial Inaugurated in Kamptee with Grand Ceremony
Nagpur: A grand memorial honoring Maharashtra’s revered warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was officially inaugurated at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk in Kamptee. The unveiling ceremony was conducted by Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who formally inaugurated the newly constructed and...
Justice Delayed: HC Steps In as COVID Warrior’s Kin Wait for Dues Since 2020
Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has granted a final opportunity to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to file its response in a petition filed by the family members of eight deceased COVID warriors, including Rangkesh Shirke,...
Relief in Nagpur as Thunderstorms Bring Respite from Sweltering Heat
Nagpur – After days of intense heat and unbearable humidity, citizens of Nagpur finally received some relief as sudden rains accompanied by strong winds lashed parts of the city this afternoon. The rainfall, ranging from light to moderate intensity, was preceded...
RBI lowers FY26 inflation projection to 4 pc
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday lowered the inflation projection for the current fiscal to 4 per cent from 4.2 per cent earlier, taking into account good agricultural output and falling crude prices. Consumer Price Index (CPI) based headline retail inflation...
Scorching Heat Grips Vidarbha: Nagpur Records 42.4°C, Akola Hottest at 44.2°C
Nagpur: As the month of May progresses, the summer heat is intensifying across Vidarbha, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in all districts. On Monday, Akola emerged as the hottest district, recording a blistering 44.2°C—4°C above the seasonal average—marking the highest...
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Cooler Factory Near Taj Bagh in Nagpur
Nagpur – Panic gripped the Taj Bagh area this afternoon as a massive fire engulfed a cooler manufacturing factory located nearby. Thick plumes of smoke and flames shot up into the sky, creating chaos in the surrounding locality. Upon receiving the...
NMC Identifies 10 Places in City as Heatwave-Prone
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has identified ten areas in Nagpur as heatwave-prone, based on a recent survey. Sitabuldi market, Kalamna market, Reshimbag ground, and Ganeshpeth bus stand are some...
Massive Fire Engulfs Eight Sawmills in Nagpur’s Lakadganj
Nagpur: A massive fire broke out in Nagpur’s Lakadganj area late Wednesday night, engulfing eight sawmills and causing chaos in the neighborhood. The devastating blaze led to a frantic scene as flames quickly spread across the mills. As soon as the...
Direct Flights from Nagpur to Singapore and Thailand Proposed: Minister Gadkari Writes to Aviation Minister
Nagpur: In a bid to enhance international connectivity, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has urged Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu to introduce direct flights from Nagpur to key international destinations such as Singapore, Bangkok,...
Ajni Railway Overbridge tops list of most congested traffic spots in Nagpur: RTI
Nagpur: The Ajni Railway Overbridge has emerged as the most congested traffic spot in Nagpur, followed by Samvidhan Chowk – Sitabuldi, Jadhav Chowk, Cotton Market Chowk, Shaheed Chowk, Cotton Market, MIDC T-Point, Wadi T-Point, Lokmanya Metro Station, MIDC,...
The Mountains Seen While Climbing Nagpur’s Pardi Flyover Are Not Ranges… It’s a ‘Mountain’ of Garbage!
Nagpur: Commuters on Nagpur’s Pardi Flyover are greeted by what seems like a stunning range of hills in the distance. But a shocking reality lurks behind this illusion—these aren’t natural mountains, but massive heaps of garbage piling up in the...
Eid Mubarak: Nagpur’s Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with prayers, feasting, and charity
Nagpur: The Muslim community in Nagpur marked Eid-ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, with deep religious devotion and joyous celebrations. The festival, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramzan, was observed with special prayers in mosques, heartfelt...
Is Maharashtra Police Shielding Those Who Helped Fugitive Prashant Koratkar?
Nagpur: After a case was registered against self-proclaimed journalist Prashant Koratkar for making objectionable remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, he fled from Nagpur fearing arrest. Now, five individuals accused of aiding his escape have been served...
Video: In Nagpur PM Modi visits RSS founder’s memorial, pays tribute
Nagpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur and paid tributes at memorials dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) M S Golwalkar. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was...
Was Pratik Padwekar from Fadnavis’ office present with Koratkar? Congress seeks CM’s word
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government recently announced the arrest of controversial journalist Prashant Koratkar from Mancherial in Telangana for allegedly insulting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. However, Congress has raised questions over reports that Pratik Padwekar, an official from the Chief Minister’s Office...
In pics: Muslim community in Nagpur all set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with festive spirit, traditional zeal
Nagpur: The Muslim community in Nagpur is preparing to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with deep religious devotion and vibrant enthusiasm. As the holy month of Ramadan nears its end, markets are bustling, homes are being decorated, and special dishes are being prepared...
Nagpur to unveil world’s tallest Gudi on March 30, aiming for global records
Nagpur: In a grand celebration of Gudi Padwa, Nagpur is set to make history by installing the world’s tallest Gudi, towering at an astonishing 151 feet. The massive structure will be erected at Godrej Anandam, Ganeshpeth Colony, on March 30,...
Now, get stamp papers by paying fees online in Maharashtra: Bawankule
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government on Monday introduced a new system that allows citizens to pay stamp duty and obtain e-stamp certificates online from anywhere without physically visiting the licensed vendor. On Monday, the Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule tabled the Maharashtra Stamp...
Markets abuzz, Nagpurians breathe easy as curfew lifted but cops stay vigilant
Nagpur: Bringing much-needed relief to citizens, the city police lifted the curfew across Nagpur on Sunday after the situation returned to normal. Commissioner of Police Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal issued the order, ending restrictions in Yashodhara Nagar, Kotwali, Tehsil, and...
Reports of molestation in Nagpur violence not true: CM
The cost of properties damaged during Nagpur violence will be recovered from rioters and the failure to pay up would lead to the seizure and selling of their properties, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference,...
