Nagpur Students Protest Over NEET Paper Leak
Nagpur: Students staged a protest at Samvidhan Chowk in Nagpur against the alleged NEET examination paper leak, demanding strict action against those responsible and reforms to ensure transparency in the examination system. Joining protests being held across the country, students expressed...
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins.
Kharge raises NEET row, cites lathi-charge on students at Jantar Mantar Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge raised the NEET paper leak issue in the House, alleging a lathi-charge on students protesting at Jantar Mantar. He said,...
SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations theft row on July 20
The Supreme Court is set to hear on July 20 a batch of pleas seeking a fair and time-bound probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. As per the apex court's cause list for July...
Maha SIR deadline extended; draft roll out on Aug 17
The Election Commission has extended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra by 10 days, with the exercise now set to wrap up on August 8 instead of July 29, an official said on Friday. Consequent to...
Lack of Transparency in FDA Action? Questions Raised Over Nagpur FDA’s Approach
Nagpur: While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Nagpur continues to conduct inspections and enforcement drives across the city, concerns are now being raised not only about the actions themselves but also about the lack of transparency surrounding them. Following...
₹23 Crore Fake Gold Loan Scam: 10 Former ICICI Bank Branch Managers Under EOW Scanner
Nagpur: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has widened its investigation into the ₹23 crore fake gold loan scam involving ICICI Bank, bringing nearly 10 former branch managers under scrutiny for their suspected role in approving fraudulent gold loans. According to investigators,...
No Power Supply in Parts of Nagpur on Wednesday: Check If Your Area Is on the List
Nagpur, July 14: To strengthen, modernize, and ensure a safer electricity distribution network, MSEDCL (MahaVitaran) will undertake essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrade works across the Mahal, Congress Nagar, and Civil Lines divisions on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The scheduled works include...
Beware, Repeat Offenders! Nagpur Police to Parade Active Criminals Every Week
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on habitual offenders, Nagpur Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative titled 'Gunhegaranche Aadan Pradaan' (Exchange of Criminals) to strengthen crime control and improve coordination between police stations. Under the new system, around...
FDA Cancels Food Licences of Three Nagpur Hotels
Nagpur: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the food licences of three hotels in Nagpur for alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The action has been taken against Yarana Hotel in Hazaripahad, The Hut...
Sensex falls 670 points amid US-Iran tensions
Indian markets started the week with a sharp decline amid fresh geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, consequently contributing to rising crude oil prices. The BSE SENSEX stood at 76,899.27 points, down by 670.12 points or 0.86 per cent. Similarly,...
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Agarbatti Factory in Nagpur
Nagpur: A massive fire broke out late Saturday night at the Purnima Agarbatti Factory located on Old Kamptee Road in Nagpur, triggering panic in the surrounding area. Thick smoke and towering flames engulfed the factory within minutes, prompting nearby residents...
Nagpur FDA Suspends Indore Namkeen Products Licence
Nagpur: In a major food safety enforcement action, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of Indore Namkeen Products, a sweets and snacks manufacturing unit located near Pili Nadi on Kamptee Road in Nagpur, after inspectors...
₹300 Crore for Nagpur Airport: Big Promise, Bigger Questions
Nagpur: GMR Airports has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, announcing an initial investment of ₹300 crore in the first phase of modernization. The company has set a long-term vision of increasing passenger handling capacity...
Pawar’s surprise stop at Shinde’s office sparks fresh political buzz in Maharashtra
Mumbai: A seemingly routine visit inside the Maharashtra Legislature turned into the political talking point of the day after Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar paid an unexpected visit to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's office, setting off...
Tremors felt in Nanded, Hingoli, Parbhani districts
Tremors were felt in Nanded, Hingoli and Parbhani districts of Marathwada region in Maharashtra on Thursday, an official said. The tremors were recorded between 1.37 am and 3.23 am, the official said, adding they measured between 3.6 and 4.6 on the...
HC permits pregnancy termination for minor rape survivor, unmarried student
Nagpur: In two significant orders reinforcing reproductive rights under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has permitted the medical termination of pregnancies of a 16-year-old rape survivor and an 18-year-old...
MSEDCL Smart Meter Help Camps Today: Check Your Nearest Location
Nagpur: If you've recently received a higher-than-expected electricity bill or have doubts about your new smart meter, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is giving consumers an opportunity to get their concerns resolved. On Wednesday, MSEDCL is organising special Smart...
Domicile proof must for driving licence applicants from Aug 1
Mumbai: In a significant policy decision aimed at strengthening the State's transport administration, the Maharashtra Government has announced that a domicile certificate will become a mandatory document for all new driving licence applicants from August 1, 2026. The move is...
Nagpur gears up to host Third BRICS Transport Working Group Meeting
Nagpur: The city of Nagpur is in the final stages of preparations to host the prestigious Third BRICS Transport Working Group Meeting, a four-day international conference scheduled from July 9 to 12, which is expected to bring together transport ministers,...
After Pune success, demand grows for Nagpur-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express
Nagpur: The remarkable success of the Ajni-Pune-Ajni Vande Bharat Express has reignited demands for a similar premium semi-high-speed service between Nagpur and Mumbai, with railway passengers and travel experts arguing that the time has come to connect Maharashtra's Second Capital...
Ethanol Controversy: Why Is Nitin Gadkari Being Blamed When He Isn’t India’s Petroleum Minister?
Over the past few days, India's ethanol-blended petrol programme has come under intense public scrutiny. Social media is flooded with questions about E20 petrol, vehicle compatibility, fuel efficiency, and whether motorists have become part of a nationwide experiment. One name repeatedly...
