Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight returns to Nagpur after suspected bird hit
The flight has been cancelled, the official added
Kolkata-bound IndiGo flights returns to Nagpur after suspected bird hit
A Nagpur-Kolkata IndiGo flight had to return to Nagpur airport on Tuesday morning following a suspected bird strike shortly after take-off, a senior airport official said.
Kolkata-Bound IndiGo Flight With 272 Passengers Returns To Nagpur After Bird Hit
An IndiGo flight with 272 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Nagpur after a bird hit damaged the aircrafts front portion shortly after takeoff.
Mid-air scare: Suspected bird hit on IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight; probe under way
Apply online for Deeksha Bhoomi Yatra 2025 on Karnataka government website
This annual pilgrimage to Nagpur in Maharashtra is organised to commemorate Pravartan Din, a significant day marking Dr. B.R. Ambedkars conversion to Buddhism
PwC India opens office in Nagpur, expands presence in 21 locations
PwC India has broadened its reach by inaugurating a new office in Nagpur, marking its 21st location nationwide. This expansion aligns with PwC's Vision 2030, aiming to triple revenue and cultivate a 50,000-strong workforce in five years.
Mancherial, Sirpur Kagaznagar added as Vande Bharat Express stops
Hyderabad: The Railway Board has decided to provide additional halts for the Nagpur-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express at two more stations within Telangana: Mancherial and Sirpur Kagaznagar. The train, currently running as numbers 20101/20102, has been granted these stoppages on an experimental basis. However, the exact date on which these new halts will come into effect Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jharkhand: Former minister Anosh Ekka, his wife & eight others convicted in land scam
RANCHI: A special CBI court in Ranchi convicted former minister Anosh Ekka, his wife Menon Ekka and 8 others in a 15-year-old purchase and sale case, violating the CNT Act. The court will pronounce the quantum of punishment on August 30. Meanwhile, all the convicts have been sent to judicial custody. Anosh Ekka was accused of misusing his position as minister to purchase tribal land using fake addresses. Those who were found guilty include Anosh Ekka, his wife Menon Ekka, then LRDC of Ranchi Kartik Kumar Prabhat, Raj Kishore Singh, Firoz Akhtar, Brajesh Mishra, Anil Kumar, Manilal Mahato, Parshuram Kerketta and Brajeshwar Mahato. One of the accused, Govardhan Baitha, was acquitted due to lack of evidence. Notably, CNT Act or Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act 1908, which Ekka and others are accused of violating, is a law made to protect tribal land rights in Jharkhand. This Act, implemented by the British in 1908, prevents the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals. Anosh Ekka was accused of misusing his position as a minister and buying and selling tribal land using fake addresses. The then LRDC Kartik Kumar Prabhat had helped him. Land was purchased on a large scale with the connivance of administrative officers and employees. Several properties were purchased in the name of wife Menon Ekka, including 22 katha in Hinoo, 12 acres in Ormanjhi, 4 acres in Newri, and 9 decimals in Chutias Sirm Toli Mouza. These transactions took place between March 2006 and May 2008. All charges framed by the CBI were upheld in court, leading to the conviction of the accused. Notably, Ekka was an MLA from Kolebira Assembly seat in the years 2005, 2009 and 2014. During this time, he was also a minister in the Madhu Koda government between the years 2005 and 2008. Earlier, Ekk has also been convicted in case of murder of para teacher Manoj Kumar. In 2014, he was arrested in the case and in July 2018, the court found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Vande Bharat trains to be upgraded with more coaches on 7 routes
These seven routes are Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central, Secunderabad-Tirupati, Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli, Madurai-Bengaluru Cantt, Deoghar-Varanasi, Howrah-Rourkela and Indore-Nagpur
Maharashtra Government Sanctions 70 Acres Land To Set Up IIM In Pimpri Chinchwad Near Pune
At present, 21 IIMs are functional across India, including two in Maharashtra - one each in Mumbai and Nagpur.
Traffic diversions on NH44 after heavy rains damage Nagpur Highway
Indian Army to recruit religious teachers at Kamptee rally, selection on 10 September
The Indian Army is set to recruit religious teachers at its upcoming rally in Kamptee Cantonment near Nagpur. Clerics from different faiths, including pandits, maulvis, granthis, priests and Buddhist monks, will take part in physical tests before facing religious assessments in Delhi. Those selected will be inducted as Religious Teachers-Junior Commissioned Officers, a permanent rank. The rally, starting on 3 September, will cover Vidarbha, Gujarat, Goa, Daman and Diu, with the clergy-specific selection fixed for 10 September.
One-year-old girl dies after falling from gallery of house in Nagpur
The girl was playing in the gallery of her house when she lost balance and fell to the ground after slipping through a gap around 1.15 pm, an official said
One-Year-Old Girl Dies After Fall From House Gallery in Nagpur
Child slipped through a gap while playing in Satranjipura area, police register accidental death case.
Maharashtra: Congress workers protest in Nagpur over potholes on city roads
The demonstration was led by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ketan Vikas Thakre, who slammed civic authorities for failing to address the problem
NEW DELHI: In a big relief to former CSDS director and renowned political analyst Sanjay Kumar, the Supreme Court on Monday, stayed theFIRs registered against him in connection with histweets claiming significant voter number discrepancies in the 2024 Maharashtra elections. A two-judge bench of the apex court headed by CJI BR Gavai and Justice NV Anjaria, stayed the FIRs after hearing the plea of Kumar. The accused Kumar, moved the apex court seeking to quash the FIRs, claiming that the allegations are baseless. He contended before the SC that the FIRS are an abuse of the State power. Kumar clarified that the tweets were later deleted by him citing data errors. A tweet giving wrong information cannot form the basis of an FIR for offences such as Forgery. The allegations made therein are baseless, and the criminal sections invoked are demonstrably inapplicable to the facts and circumstances of the case, he argued. 'Vote theft in Maharashtra polls': Rahul demands machine-readable digital voter rolls; Fadnavis rebuts charges Claiming innocence in the case, Kumar submitted that there was no criminal intent, as the post was a bona fide and inadvertent error, for which he issued a public apology clarification. The court taking Kumars submissions into record that he had already apologised in the case, the SC stayed the FIRs and issued notice on his appeal. Kumar's lawyer argued before the top court that hehas an impeccable integrity of 30 years of conscientious service to the nation and to the world. He is highly respected. It was a mistake. He apologized, he said and sought staying of the FIRs. The laywer even surprisingly submitted that I deleted, I apologized publicly, after that, an FIR. According to the prosecution, on August 17, Kumar posted on his X handle about the increase and decrease in the number of voters in specific constituencies. However, after realising that the post was based on an erroneous analysis, he posted on August 19 expressing apology for his post and clarifying that his earlier post was a mistake. Following that, the officers reporting to the Election Commission of India registered two FIRs, one at Nashik and another at Nagpur, under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
10 smart villages to be developed in every taluka of Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra is set to develop smart villages, with Chief Minister Fadnavis announcing plans to establish 10 such villages in every taluka, beginning with Satanwari in Nagpur. This initiative, supported by VOICE and 24 Indian companies, aims to integrate advanced technology into agriculture, health, education, and other essential services.
Trump Effigy Paraded at Nagpur Festival to Protest US Tariffs
The centuries-old Marbat festival is celebrated in Nagpur every year during the month of Bhadrapada, with a unique cultural tradition
1000 injured in ritualistic stone fight between two riverside villages in MP
BHOPAL: A centuries-old tradition rooted in a mythological love story resulted in injuries to around 1,000 residents of two riverside villages in MPs Pandhurna on Saturday. As has been customary, the famous Gotmar Fair was held on the banks of the Jam River on Bhadrapada Amavasya. The fair, linked to the mythological tale on the killing of two young lovers, saw residents of Pandhurna and Sawargaon villages indulge in the ritualistic battle of stones. It reportedly resulted in injuries to around 1,000 people in total. Two critically injured villagers, identified as Nilesh Janrao and Jyotiram Uike, have been rushed to hospitals in Nagpur. Knowing well that the fair, like the previous years, will result in injuries to a large number of people, the local authorities had created six temporary health centres, where 58 doctors and 200 medical/paramedical staff have been deployed. Although the Pandhurna district collector, Ajay Deo Sharma, had imposed prohibitory orders and deployed over 600 police personnel across the riverside fair area, the battle of stones still resulted in injuries. The fair began with the worship of Chandi Mata in the Jam river. As part of the ritual, residents of Sawargaon carried a freshly cut Palash tree from the forest and planted it in the middle of the river, marking it as their sacred flag. They subsequently defended the tree as their daughter, while Pandhurna, seen as the boys side, launched a barrage of stones to seize it. The clash continued until the flag broke, after which both sides united in worship, closing the circle of violence and faith. The fair has its origin in a 400-year-old legend about a youth from Pandhurna and a girl from Sawargaon trying to elope. As the couple reached the Jam river, villagers hurled stones to stop them killing them in the process. The tradition has not just resulted in injuries but also claimed few lives. Since 1955, at least 13 people, including three from one family have reportedly died in it.
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Nagpur University vice-chancellor, wife killed as car rams into parked trailer in UP's Mau
LUCKNOW: In a major road tragedy, the vice-chancellor of a government university in Maharashtras Nagpur and his wife were killed, and another person was injured, after their car collided with a trailer parked near Basharathpur in Mau district of eastern Uttar Pradesh, police said. According to Raj Kumar Singh, inspector-in-charge of Doharighat police station in Mau, the deceased included Hareram Tripathi, 58, vice-chancellor of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University in Ramtek, and his wife Badami Devi, 56. Both were residents of Mirganj in Gopalganj district of Bihar and were returning home from Nagpur when they met with the fatal accident. However, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anoop Kumar confirmed that the mishap allegedly happened in Kusma village on the GorakhpurVaranasi highway in the Doharighat police station area of Mau district, when their car collided with a parked trailer truck. Vaibhav Mishra, 35, the driver of the ill-fated car, who was injured in the accident, told the police that Professor Tripathi started driving the car after the driver felt sleepy. As the car reached near Basharathpur in the Doharighat area of Mau, the tyre got punctured and the car rammed into the trailer, he said. Police said that both bodies were sent for post-mortem and the driver was admitted to hospital for medical intervention. Sampurnanand Sanskrit University vice-chancellor Bihari Lal Sharma expressed condolences on the sudden demise of the former vice-chancellor. I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden demise of Prof. Hareram Tripathi Ji, former vice-chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University and current vice-chancellor of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, and his wife Badami Devi in a road accident. I pray to Baba Vishwanath Ji for the peace of their souls. Om Shanti: Shanti: Shanti:
Ex-President Kovind to be chief guest at RSS Vijayadashami Utsav
NEW DELHI: Former president Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs (RSS) annual Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur. This years celebration, set to be held on October 2, coincides not only with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi but also with the commencement of the RSSs centenary celebrations. A statement said that while Kovind will be the chief guest, the Sanghs Sarsanghchalak, Mohan Bhagwat, will deliver the keynote address. Notably, Kovind will be the second former president to accept the invitation after Pranab Mukherjee, who was invited in 2018. In 2024, the RSS had invited former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan as the chief guest for the Vijayadashami function on October 12. In his address that year, Bhagwat had made a strong appeal for Hindu unity. He had also condemned the violent actions of fundamentalists targeting Hindus in Bangladesh, stating, It is essential for the people to have noble attributes, character and firmness on Dharma to create an environment as that of Ram Rajya. The current era is an era of rapid material progress of humankind. With the help of science and technology, we have made life extremely comfortable. But, on the other hand, the conflicts of our selfish interests are pushing us towards destruction, he had remarked. A Sangh source said in Delhi, The Sangh chiefs address this year will be historic, touching upon almost all contemporary issues. To commemorate its centenary year, the RSS has planned a wide range of programmes, including over one lakh Hindu Sammelans and thousands of symposia. It will also undertake a nationwide door-to-door campaign. temporary issues.
Former President to Attend RSS Event as Chief Guest in Nagpur
SRINAGAR: Former president Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at an RSS event being held on October 2 at its headquarters in Nagpur to mark the hundred years of its foundation. The Vijayadashami Utsav, organised on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the founding of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be held []
Kovind To Be Chief Guest At RSS Vijayadashmi Event In Nagpur
New Delhi, Aug 22: Former president Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at an RSS event being held on October 2 at its headquarters in Nagpur to mark the hundred years of its foundation. The Vijayadashami Utsav, organised on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the founding of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be held on October 2, 2025, at 7:40 am at Reshimbagh, Nagpur, the RSS said in a statement. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will [] The post Kovind To Be Chief Guest At RSS Vijayadashmi Event In Nagpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former President Kovind to be chief guest at RSS' annual Vijayadashami event on Oct 2
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will hold its annual Vijayadashami celebration on October 2, 2025. The event will take place at Reshimbagh, Nagpur. Former President Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will deliver the keynote address. The RSS chief addresses volunteers on Dussehra every year. This year's event marks the centenary celebration of the RSS founding.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind to be chief guest at RSS Vijayadashami event on October 2
The RSS said the event on October 2 will be held at Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur at 7.40 a.m. and will be addressed by its chief Mohan Bhagwat
FAIMA launches toll-free mental health helpline for doctors across India
The initiative, led by Maharashtra doctors Dr. Sajal Bansal from Nagpur and Dr. Akshay Dongardive, FAIMAs president from Mumbais Nair Hospital, involves 50 psychiatrists and offers free assistance 20 hours a day.
Nagpur University's BBA Students Get BCom Mark Sheets; Official Responds
Students who approached the exam section officials on Wednesday said they were shocked to find absent remarks against subjects they had written.
Psephologist Sanjay Kumar booked over Maharashtra election post
The District Election Officers (DEOs) of both Nagpur and Nashik confirmed that Kumar had shared misleading data about voter numbers for the 2024 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections, specifically for the Ramtek and Devlali constituencies
FIRs Against Psephologist Sanjay Kumar For Spreading Fake Info Over Maharashtra Polls
Professor Sanjay Kumar of Lokniti-CSDS faces FIRs in Nagpur and Nashik for allegedly spreading false info about Maharashtra elections.
Madhya Pradesh: Rain-related mishaps claim five lives in 24 hours in Khandwa, Bhopal and Indore
BHOPAL: At least five lives were claimed in separate rain-related incidents across Madhya Pradesh as rains have once again begun intensifying after a short-lived lull. One youth drowned in the river Narmada in Khandwa district, and another in a canal in Bhopal in the last 24 hours. Three labourers, aged between 20 and 55 years were buried alive, while the fourth was one was critically wounded after an under-construction wall collapsed in Indore district on Monday afternoon. 23-year-old software engineer Ramkrishna Birla drowned while bathing with friends from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in the river Narmada at Omkareshwar in southwestern MPs Khandwa district on Sunday. When sustained rescue operations failed to show results, Birlas family had announced Rs 21,000 for the successful search of their son. After nearly 27 hours, multiple teams of divers and local residents found his body trapped in the deep waters at the same Ghat where he had drowned. In Bhopal, 27-year-old software engineer Krishna Singh reportedly died while bathing with friends in the Kajlikheda canal of Kolar area on Sunday evening. His body was recovered by rescue teams late on Sunday night. Currently working with a company in Nagpur, Singh couldnt come home for Raksha Bandhan, but as promised to his sister, he arrived in the MP capital for delayed Raksha Bandhan celebrations on August 15. He was scheduled to return to Nagpur on Monday, but the killer mishap claimed his life too soon. In Indore, on Monday afternoon, an under-construction wall collapsed amid heavy rains in Bijalpur (Rau) area, reportedly burying three labourers alive. The three deceased labourers, all hailing from Indore district, have been identified as Rameshwar (55), Gautam Rathore (25) and Titu (20). Another labourer identified as Sohan was injured in the same mishap.
The India Meteorological Department has issued weather alerts. Orange alert is for Amravati and Gadchiroli. Yellow alert is for Nagpur and other Vidarbha areas. Thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are expected. Amravati may witness heavy rainfall on August 18. Gadchiroli may see similar conditions on August 19. Weather activity is expected to reduce from August 21.
CJI Gavai launches Bombay HC's 4th bench in Kolhapur
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated the Bombay High Court's new circuit bench in Kolhapur district on Sunday, with Maharashtra's Chief Minister and Deputy CM in attendance. This fourth bench aims to alleviate the burden on litigants and lawyers who previously had to travel to Mumbai for hearings. The High Court also has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Goa.
CJI B.R. Gavai inaugurates Bombay High Court circuit Bench at Kolhapur
At present, apart from the principal bench in Mumbai, the HC has two more benches at Nagpur in Vidarbha region and Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) in Marathwada region. A third bench of the High Court sits in adjoining Goa
Husband carries wife's body on motorcycle: AI helps Nagpur police nab hit-and-run truck driver
NAGPUR: A week after a viral video of a man carrying the body of his wife, who was run over by a truck, on his motorcycle triggered outrage, Nagpur Police traced and arrested the driver using artificial intelligence, an official said on Sunday. The biker, Amit Yadav, had claimed that he was forced to tie his wife's body to the motorcycle as nobody came to his aid following the tragic accident on the Nagpur-Jabalpur national highway on August 9. Deolapar Police initially had no clue about the truck driver. Police scanned footage from various CCTV cameras using AI-MARVEL (Maharashtra Advanced Research and Vigilance for Enhanced Law Enforcement), designed to assist the police in crime prevention and investigation, the official said. Subsequently, the driver was identified as Satyapal Rajendra (28), a resident of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh. The truck was impounded on August 16, and the accused was arrested, he said. According to the police, Yadav, who hails from Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district, was travelling with his wife Gyarsi, from Lonara in Nagpur to their village Karanpur in the neighbouring state when a speeding truck hit their motorcycle. As Gyarsi fell on the road, the truck ran over her and sped away, they said. Although Yadav pleaded for help from passing motorists, none of them stopped, and left with no choice, he tied Gyarsi's body to the two-wheeler to take her home, police said. A police van later intercepted the two-wheeler and took the body to the Indira Gandhi Medical College in Nagpur for a post-mortem. The video clip showed Yadav riding the motorcycle with his wife's body tied to the pillion seat.
CJI Gavai inaugurates Bombay HC's 4th bench in Kolhapur
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Sunday inaugurated the Bombay High Courts new circuit bench in Kolhapur. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde attended the event. This is the courts fourth bench after Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Goa, set up to reduce travel for litigants from western Maharashtra and Konkan.
After 18 years, eight men linked to SIMI released citing lack of evidence
After serving 18 long years in jail, eight men finally tasted freedom after a Nagpur court in Maharashtra acquitted them on charges of holding meetings and distributing pamphlets linked to the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), citing no evidence. SIMI was designated a terrorist organisation by the Indian government in 2024 and has Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man rides 80km with wife's body strapped to bike
Amit Yadav, riding a motorcycle with his wife's body strapped to it, was chased by police for 80km on the Nagpur-Jabalpur highway. Gyarshi died after being thrown off the bike and run over by a truck. Amit, unable to find help, decided to transport her body home himself, panicking when pursued by authorities.
RSS hoists national flag at Sangh HQ in Nagpur
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrated the 79th Independence Day on Friday by hoisting the national flag at its headquarters in Nagpur.
High-Profile Sex Racket Busted In Nagpur: How Female Mastermind Trapped Young Women
Nagpur's Social Security Department busted a prostitution racket at Look Book by Inara Unisex Salon, rescuing two women and arresting owner Deepa Godde
Manipal Hospitals To Set Up 350-Bed Facility In Nagpur With An Investment Worth Rs 700 Crore
The Maharashtra government has promised to facilitate all permits, approvals and fiscal incentives necessary to complete this project in a time bound manner, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement.
Stray Dogs Attack Nagpur Girl While She Was Playing, Bite Her Hands, Legs
A four-year-old girl was left with bloody injuries in her legs and arms after a pack of stray dogs attacked her in Maharashtra's Nagpur.
The Nagpur Pune Vande Bharat Express is the longest route Vande Bharat Express in India which was inaugurated by PM Modi on August 10. This train is Maharashtra's 12th Vande Bharat Express and connects Ajni, Nagpur to Pune. It has 8 stops and equipped with various amenities.
Nagpur Bhosale Dynasty Founder's Historic Sword Returns To Maharashtra After 200 Years
The sword belonged to Raghuji Bhosale, a fearless commander under Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, who gave him the title Senasahib Subha for his bravery and strategic skill
TRAGIC! Woman dies after her hair get stuck in cotton-processing machine in Nagpur
A 40-year-old woman died after her hair got stuck in a cotton-processing machine in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, police said.
Man ties wife's lifeless body to bike after speeding truck runs her over in Nagpur, VIDEO goes viral
In a tragic incident, a man tied his wifes lifeless body to his motorcycle and drove home after failing to get help following a fatal road accident on the NagpurJabalpur highway near Deolapar on Rakshabandhan. A video of the man riding with the ...
In a tragic incident on the Nagpur-Madhya Pradesh highway, a man tied his wife's body to his motorcycle and drove home after a speeding truck hit their vehicle, killing her. Despite pleading for help, no one stopped, prompting him to take the drastic measure of transporting her body himself. Police intercepted him and are investigating the hit-and-run.
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We are also covering: Stung By Op Sindoor, Pakistan Blocks Water, Gas & Newspapers To Indian Diplomats and Nagpur Man Transports Wifes Body On Motorcycle After Fatal Accident.
Man Carries Dead Wife On Bike After Cry For Help Goes Unnoticed In Nagpur
A 35-year-old man tied his wife's lifeless body to his bike after she was run over by a speeding truck in Nagpur and his cry for help went unnoticed by passersby.
Maharashtra now equipped with world's best system and technology to curb cybercrime: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra has implemented 'Garuda Drishti,' a social media monitoring system, to combat communal hatred and cybercrimes. Chief Minister Fadnavis highlighted its role in tracking offenders and preventing fraudulent activities. The Nagpur Police also returned 10 crore to cyber fraud victims, showcasing the system's effectiveness. 'Garuda Drishti' has analyzed thousands of posts, removing offensive content and preventing law-and-order issues.
CM Fadnavis accuses Pawar, Raut of making up stories about MH poll manipulation
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he was surprised that some leaders who are claiming they were approached by people offering help to influence polls never complained to police or the Election Commission. He accused these leaders of making up stories. On Saturday, NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar claimed two individuals had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Photos: PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat Express trains in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains here on Sunday. While the much-awaited BengaluruBelagavi Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Modi in person; the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraAmritsar, and Ajni (Nagpur)Pune Vande Bharat services, were launched virtually. These trains will significantly enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Fadnavis thanks PM Modi for Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat train
NAGPUR, Aug 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching the Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat train, saying it will increase the connectivity of Vidarbha with Pune. It will be the longest distance train among all Vande Bharat trains in India till now, Fadnavis told reporters. The train will cover the distance of 881 km in 12 hours and will have stoppages at all major stations, which will will increase the connectivity of Vidarbha and [] The post Fadnavis thanks PM Modi for Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat train appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Not given sufficient funds, Bengaluru has been neglected': DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that Bengaluru has not received enough funds from the Centre and has been neglected. Shivakumar said that he would urge Prime Minister Modi to address the city's needs and take care of it as a national capital. Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar said, I will tell him what is required and to be given to Bengaluru... We have not been given sufficient funds. Bengaluru has been neglected. I would like to tell PM Modi that you have to take care of the city as a national capital... The MPs or MLAs of the BJP are only getting votes in the name of PM Modi or the party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru, Karnataka today, as part of his visit to the state. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Yellow line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations worth around Rs 7,160 crore. With the opening of this yellow line, the operational metro network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km, serving a large population in the region. PM Modi also flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru. It includes trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune. These high-speed trains will significantly enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time and provide a world-class travel experience to the passengers
PM Modi Flags Off Three Vande Bharat Express Trains In Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Aug 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains here on Sunday. While the much-awaited BengaluruBelagavi Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Modi in person; the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraAmritsar, and Ajni (Nagpur)Pune Vande Bharat services, were launched virtually. These trains will significantly enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time and provide a world-class travel experience to the passengers, officials said. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, [] The post PM Modi Flags Off Three Vande Bharat Express Trains In Bengaluru appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nagpur: Several Workers Injured as Gate Under Construction Collapses
Investigation is underway to determine the cause, with initial reports suggesting vibrations from construction equipment may have triggered the collapse
17 injured as slab of under-construction temple gate collapses in Nagpur
Nagpur: At least 12 injured as under-construction temple gate collapses, NDRF team deployed
A portion of an under-construction structure collapsed during the construction of a gate located on the Khaparkheda to Koradi Temple route in Nagpur on Saturday. A few construction workers were feared trapped there. No casualties have been reported so far. Read on for more details.
Vande Bharat Count Touches 75 As Three New Routes Open On Sunday
The new routes are Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune
NAGPUR: Seventeen workers were injured, including three critically, after a slab of an under-construction gate of the Mahalaxmi Jagadamba Devasthan in Koradi in Nagpur collapsed on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place at 8pm, they said. Seventeen workers were injured, three of whom are critical. They have been hospitalised. Rescue operations were launched immediately by the police, fire brigade and those in the vicinity. NDRF personnel are also at the site. The operation is being monitored by District Collector Vipin Itankar and Deputy Commissioner of Police Niketan Kadam, an official said. The cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, he said, adding experts will be inspecting the site in some time.
Slab Collapses At Mahalaxmi Temple In Nagpurs Koradi, Several Workers Injured
A slab collapse at Mahalaxmi Temple in Koradi, Nagpur injured several workers. In Jaitpur, South East Delhi, a boundary wall collapse killed seven people after heavy rain.
Approached with guarantee of 160 seats in MH polls: Sharad Pawar
Nagpur: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that ahead of last years Maharashtra Assembly elections, two individuals approached him with a guarantee to secure victory in 160 out of the 288 seats in the state. I was surprised. I ignored those two people. During that time, I had no suspicion about the Election Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Election Commission should look into Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' presentation: Sharad Pawar
We will never align with a BJP-led alliance, said Sharad Pawar; addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Mr. Pawar admitted that the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more careful on vote theft before the elections in Maharashtra
ECI should look into Rahul Gandhis vote theft presentation: Sharad Pawar
NAGPUR, Aug 9: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhis presentation on vote theft was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra. We should have looked into it earlier and been careful, he said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has [] The post ECI should look into Rahul Gandhis vote theft presentation: Sharad Pawar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pawar backs Rahul Gandhis vote-theft analysis, says ECI should look into it
Nagpur: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhis presentation on vote theft was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sharad Pawar asks EC to review Rahul's 'vote chori' claim, concedes MVA lacked caution before polls
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's presentation on vote theft had been well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra. We should have looked into it earlier and been careful, he said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as an institutionalised chori and claimed that the Election Commission was openly colluding with the BJP to carry out this heft with the objective of taking away the voting rights of the poor. Pawar said Gandhi had made his presentation with detailed proof. The ECI should look into it, he said. The veteran leader lamented that Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray's seating at a dinner meeting hosted by Rahul Gandhi has become an unnecessary controversy. There was a PowerPoint presentation. When we watch a movie on screen, we don't sit in front but at the back. Farooq Abdullah and I sat at the back. Similarly, Uddhav Thackeray and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah were also seated at the back to watch the presentation properly, he said. He further stated that the Opposition is yet to decide its stand on the Vice-Presidential election slated for September 9. Pawar also rejected speculations about his faction joining hands with the ruling NCP led by his nephew Ajit Pawar. We will never align with a BJP-led alliance, he asserted. 'Father's name dfojgaidf; house no. 0': Inside Rahul Gandhi's 'atom bomb proof' of vote rigging in Karnataka
Nagpur Man Robs 8 Liquor Shops After Losing Father To Alcohol Abuse
Man from Nagpur, targeted and stole from liquor shops to avenge his father's death from alcohol addiction. He was identified through CCTV footage and admitted to multiple thefts.
Angry Over Alcoholic Father's Death, Nagpur Man Robs 8 Liquor Shops
Angry over his father's death due to alcohol addiction, a man in Nagpur started targeting alcohol shops and stole from at least eight alcohol shops.
World Will Consider Us Vishwaguru When: Mohan Bhagwat Emphasises To Develop Spirituality, Dharma
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India will be recognised as Vishwaguru when it advances in spirituality and dharma, highlighting India's unique values at a Nagpur event.
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for alleging poll fraud, accuses him of attacking Election Commission
NEW DELHI: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, came under fire on Friday from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after he alleged poll fraud against the Election Commission of India (ECI) . BJP leaders accused him of tarnishing the image of a constitutional institution. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan referred to Gandhi as a bayan-bahadur (a person who is brave in making baseless statements) and accused him of carrying out a systematic and deliberate attack on the ECI as part of what he described as a wider conspiracy against Indias constitutional bodies and the Constitution itself. In a post on X, Pradhan stated, The ideologically hollow Congress party is systematically attacking constitutional institutions. It cannot be ruled out that there is a larger conspiracy against India's democracy and Constitution behind this calculated deceit. Pradhan further criticised the Congress and the Gandhi family, saying, The Election Commission is good when the Congress wins and is biased when it is defeated. Rahul Gandhi needs to understand that his family's victory is not the definition of democracy. He also invoked the Emergency period, describing it as a dark chapter in the familys political legacy. Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of shielding Bangladeshi infiltrators by opposing SIR in Bihar Echoing similar sentiments, former Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad called Gandhis allegations irresponsible, saying such conduct would only further alienate voters from the Congress party. The voters will continue to reject the Congress for such 'irresponsible and shameless' character and conduct, he said. Prasad accused Gandhi of crossing all boundaries of propriety by branding the Election Commission a fraud. Gandhi had alleged a large-scale and well-planned criminal fraud being carried out across the country by the Election Commission and the ruling party. Joining the criticism, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed Gandhi's claims as bogus, alleging he was relying on misinformation from an unnamed NGO. BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra also described Rahul Gandhi's remarks as selective outrage, pointing out that he did not raise concerns when the Congress secured victories in Telangana, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh. Neither the Congress filed any petition in the court challenging the 2024 Maharashtra poll results if it felt there was some irregularity nor did Gandhi respond to the Election Commission's request to visit its office and discuss the matter, Patra remarked. Rahul Gandhi slams EC for asking affidavit under oath, says he has taken oath in Parliament At a press briefing, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav also condemned Gandhis language, calling it unbecoming of the Leader of the Opposition. He noted that Gandhi had warned ECI officials of consequences for their alleged involvement in assisting the BJP. Quoting official data, Yadav said the number of voters in state assembly elections held in November last year rose by over 40 lakh compared to the Lok Sabha polls held earlier in the year, contrary to Gandhis claim of a one crore increase. Citing constituencies such as Madha, Mohol, Nagpur West and Nagpur Northwon by the Congress and its alliesYadav noted an increase in voter numbers. He likened Gandhis actions to someone cutting the branch one is sitting on and accused him of using arrogant and threatening language against the Election Commission. Taking a dig at Gandhis media briefing on Thursday, Yadav said, If the Congress leader has real objections to the polling process, then he should file an affidavit on oath to the EC. Yadav further accused Congress leaders, particularly Rahul Gandhi, of repeatedly and deliberately trying to peddle lies to tarnish the poll body following his poll losses. He added, The Congress is trying to belittle our constitutional bodies in a systematic way for a family. He also accused Gandhi of adopting a strategy to speak and scoot away.
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Two men from West Bengal arrested with fake currency notes in Nagpur
NAGPUR: Two men from West Bengal have been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly possessing fake currency notes with a face value of more than Rs 1.21 lakh, police said on Thursday. The duo, Jaminarul Hussain Lokman Sheikh (27) and Azimtanu Sheikh (29), both from Malda district, was caught with 243 counterfeit notes in Rs 500 denomination (face value Rs 1,21,500) on late Wednesday night near a hospital under the Tehsil police station area, they said. The duo initially claimed they were job-seekers, but during a search, police discovered the fake notes hidden in a plastic bag. The men later told cops they had stolen a passenger's bag containing the notes while traveling on the Geetanjali Express from Howrah to Nagpur, the police said. They planned to return home after circulating the notes in Nagpur, they added. The two men were produced in a local court, which remanded them to five-day police custody.
Cop assault case: Former MLA Harshvardhan Jadhav gets one-year imprisonment
NAGPUR: A court here has sentenced former MLA Harshvardhan Raibhan Jadhav to one-year imprisonment in a 2014 case of assaulting a police officer. Additional District and Sessions Judge R J Rai pronounced the sentence on Wednesday. Jadhav, the son-in-law of BJP leader and former Union minister Raosaheb Danve, was accused of slapping a Nagpur police inspector. He formerly represented the Kannad constituency in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. He had been a member of the Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and Shiv Swarajya Paksha at various times. Jadhav had allegedly slapped inspector Parag Jadhav at a meeting held by then Shiv Sena (undivided) chief Uddhav Thackeray in a hotel in December 2014, Sonegaon police station officials earlier said. He was granted temporary bail in the past but failed to attend hearings, following which an arrest warrant was issued by a court. Jadhav appeared before the court of a judicial magistrate in February this year, following which he was arrested and remanded in judicial custody. He was, however, subsequently admitted to the state-run Mayo Hospital here after his health deteriorated, a police official earlier said. He was later released on bail. Public Prosecutor Charushila Paunikar proved the case against Jadhav. The court found Jadhav guilty under Indian Penal Code sections 353 (assault or use of criminal force on any person being a public servant) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from performing duty). He was sentenced to one-year imprisonment and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. If he fails to pay the fine, he will have to serve an additional three months in jail, as per the court order.
Four minor boys killed, two injured after truck hits them in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
GADCHIROLI: Four minor boys were killed and two others suffered injuries after a truck knocked them down in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Thursday morning, police said. The accident took place on Armori-Gadchiroli highway at around 5 am, they said. As per preliminary information, the six minors, in the age group of 12 to 16 years, were sitting on a roadside in Katli village, located 12 km from the district headquarters, when a truck hit them, a senior police official said. Four of them died and two others suffered injuries, he said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he was extremely pained by the unfortunate and tragic accident. Extremely pained by the unfortunate, tragic accident on the Armori - Gadchiroli highway in Gadchiroli District where 4 youth lost their life. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We stand with them in this tough moment of grief and loss. 2 youths have been Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 7, 2025 I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We stand with them in this tough moment of grief and loss, he said in a post on X. The two injured youth were receiving medical treatment at the Gadchiroli General Hospital, the CM said. Chopper arrangements are made to airlift them to Nagpur, he said. An ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased, and the State Government will bear all the expenses towards the medical treatment for the injured, Fadnavis said.
Lloyds Metals MD flies helicopter to save cop with heart attack in Gadchiroli
The Managing Director of Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd (LMEL) personally flew a helicopter to airlift a policeman suffering a heart attack from a remote location in Gadchiroli district to Nagpur, saving his life, a press release by LMEL said.
3 New Vande Bharat Chair CarsTo Launch This Week, Including Nagpur-Pune; Sleeper Variant Soon
The decision on the remaining two routes is still under consideration, a railway ministry official said. The tentative routes are Belgaum-Bengaluru and Katra-Amritsar
Commitment to dharm gives courage, upholds unity: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
NAGPUR: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that dharm is the truth and a sacred duty, and following it with responsibility helps maintain peace in society. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dharm Jagran Nyas office in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that the practice of dharm and commitment to it gives people the courage and determination to overcome crises. If your commitment to dharm is strong, you will never lose courage. Everyone has seen the film Chhaava (based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj). Not only renowned figures, but even ordinary people have sacrificed themselves for dharm, he said. Bhagwat emphasised that it is societys responsibility to ensure people do not stray from the path of dharm. The world needs dharm that embraces diversity, like Hinduism. Dharm teaches apnapan (oneness) and acceptance of differences. We may appear diverse, but at our core, we are the same, he said.
Dharm Is Truth, Its Practice Helps People Get Courage, Determination: Bhagwat
Nagpur, Aug 6: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said dharm is the truth and a pious work and following the path with responsibility will help to keep the society peaceful. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dharm Jagran Nyas office here, Bhagwat said the practice of dharm and being committed to it helps people to get courage and determination to find a way out in times of crisis. If your commitment to dharm is solid, you [] The post Dharm Is Truth, Its Practice Helps People Get Courage, Determination: Bhagwat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Raj Thackeray's Partymen Storm Nagpur Bank, Assault Employee
Workers o Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena created a ruckus at a bank in Nagpur, slapping a bank employee and blackening his face.
Did drunk Army officer's car hit 30 people? Indian Army refutes media reports
Indian Army has refuted the media reports claiming a drunk army officer rammed his car into 30 civilians in Nagpur.
Army Man Thrashed In Nagpur After 'Fight Over Parking', Car Thrown In Drain
An army officer was thrashed by four people last week, allegedly after he had a minor altercation with them over parking in Maharashtra's Nagpur.
'Misleading': Indian Army Refutes Reports On Nagpur Incident, Says No Civilians Injured
The Army also condemned medias portrayal of the incident, calling it sensationalist, and warned against attempts to tarnish reputation of the armed forces.
Shibu Soren and the soil-soaked struggle for self-rule
NEW DELHI: Shibu Soren was an avatar to the Santhals of the Chhotanagpur plateau of the undivided Bihar. They called him Dishom Guru the god of all 10 directions. In his younger days, his black locks, flowing beard and chiselled features mesmerised the tribals as much as they frustrated the Bihar Police, as he led a movement for tribal rights that saw a separate tribal state of Jharkhand carved from Bihar in his lifetime. At 81, Soren breathed his last in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital from kidney complications on Monday. Called Guruji by now, he became chief minister thrice, never able to complete a full term as politics or police cases disrupted his reign. He even went to Delhi as minister at the Centre, but as the years dragged on, and the health taking its toll, he hung up his boots and, succumbing to dynasty politics, handed over control of the party he co-founded, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), to his son, Hemant. The younger Soren is the current chief minister of a coalition with the Congress. Shibu Sorens legacy is inseparable from the struggle for tribal rights in undivided Bihar. A Santhal, he grew up in an oppressive environment where politicians, landlords and usurers milked tribals of their dignity and displaced them from their hereditary forest dwellings, reducing them to literal slavery. The angry young man decided to rebel and become the prophet of tribal identity. His target was the diku, an outsider in the tribal language. That could mean any of the many oppressors. His demand was for jal, jungle, zameen, water, forest, land, which the tribals considered their god-given resources. The movement he birthed thus arose from generations of exploitation, dispossession and deprivation of tribals he preferred adivasis till in the early 1970s it turned into a political struggle under the banner of the JMM. It was headquartered in the hundreds of tribal villages, the tribal councils deciding agitational agendas, the Santhali folk songs arousing political passions. Soren nurtured the movement across the land. He would move from village to village on foot. He had nothing he could call his own except the clothes and chappals he wore. The villagers fed him, listened to him, and obeyed him blindly. He would explain to them facts of life they felt but could not express. His transactions with world outside the tribe changed him and his needs He would identify the oppressorsthe landlord, his lathait, the usurer, the dirty loan accounts register that sealed the fates of lakhs of tribals, the police, the block and district level administrative officials. He would tell him how the development the government in Dilli planned never reached them and why. He would finally tell them they should be free to rule their land. The seeds were sown, and a movement was born. The JMM of his time was as much a political vehicle as it aspired for tribal self-rule and cultural survival. For the Bihar government, the demand for Jharkhand was a breakaway action by the tribals. For Soren, it was a reclamation of tribal homeland and identity. The 1980s and 1990s saw a string of agitations and protests Soren organised throughout Chhotanagpur, mobilising thousands of tribals to undertake strikes and blockades. He went to jail many a time. His absences only added to his mystique. The tribals began to place his photos next to their forest deities. They would not leave his side till he allowed them to touch his feet and smear the mud from his footprints on their foreheads. His transactions with the world outside the tribe changed him, his attire, his food and his needs. He learnt a smattering of English phrases as well. But some things remained at the core his soft, mellow voice, his magnetic stare, the arresting baritone and beyond all, his tribal identity. At heart, he was always that small Santhali from Nemra in Bihars Ramgarh.
AIIMS-Nagpur Intern Dies By Suicide At Hostel
A 22-year-old intern at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room, police said on Monday.
BHOPAL:Eastern Maharashtras third largest city -- the communally and politically sensitive Akola has emerged as the fourth major link of the recently busted inter-state fake passport racket allegedly run by an Afghan man from Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Sohbat Khan, the alleged mastermind of the racket , is revealing key details during questioning by the Madhya Pradesh Police's anti-terrorism squad (ATS). As per sources privy to the probe, Sohbats questioning has revealed that a place of worship in Akola district of Maharashtra was a common meeting place of Afghans living in India. It was in Akola, where Sohbat possibly came in contact with Akbar and Iqbal, two other Afghans, who have been illegally living in West Bengal and have managed to get fake Indian passports with the help of the alleged racket operated by Sohbat and local contacts in MPs Jabalpur district. When the first three arrests were made in the case, there were just three cities/states on our radar, including Jabalpur (MP), West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. But Sohbats grilling and the disclosure of Akola in Maharashtra playing an important part in his linkages with Afghan men living illegally in India, has made eastern Maharashtras communally sensitive city too a part of our investigations, a senior cop associated with the probe told TNIE on Monday. Sources added that before coming to Jabalpur in around 2010, Sohbat had lived in parts of Maharashtra also, including Nagpur and Akola. So far six arrests have been made in the case by the MP ATS. While four of the arrests, including Sohbat Khan, his two key aides Dinesh Garg (a forest guard working at the district collectorates election cell), Chandan Thakur (who claims to be an advocate) and Mahendra Kumar Sukhdan have been arrested from Jabalpur, two others Akbar and Iqbal (both Afghans living illegally in India) have been arrested by the ATS from West Bengal, including Howrah. Ongoing investigations by the MP Polices ATS, have revealed that Khan had not only managed to get his Indian passport made with fake documents in 2020, but was helping other Afghan youths living illegally in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh get Indian passports made with fake address proofs and birth certificates of Jabalpur district. The probe has so far revealed that Khan, who has been living in Jabalpur since 2010 and had married a local girl also, had managed to first get a driving licence made with the help of fake address proof and birth certificate which showed him as a permanent resident of MPs cultural and judicial capital. In 2020, he managed to get an Indian passport with the help of the same fake documents, with whose help he had secured Aadhar, PAN and voter ID cards. Along with his aides Garg, Sukhdan and Thakur, Khan subsequently started using the same modus operandi to help other Afghans (living illegally in India, particularly West Bengal and Chhattisgarh) in getting Indian passports. So far the MP ATS sleuths have found evidence about the racket having succeeded in getting Indian passports for three Afghans, including Akbar and Iqbal, who are now in the MP police custody. The same racket was also helping 15-17 other Afghans in getting the Indian Passport, by showing all of them residents of MPs Jabalpur, using fake documents and related Aadhar manipulations.
Tribal titan Shibu Soren: A legacy of power, struggles and controversies
RANCHI: Shibu Soren, the veteran tribal leader who played a key role in Jharkhand's creation and founded the JMM, leaves behind a legacy that reshaped the country's politics. The death of 81-year-old Soren marks the end of a political era that saw tribal movement rise to national prominence. Born on January 11, 1944, in Ramgarh district's Nemra village (then in Bihar, now in Jharkhand), Soren, who was popularly known as 'Dishom Guru' (leader of the land) and patriarch of JMM, is one of the most enduring political figures in the country's tribal and regional political landscape. His political life was defined by continuous advocacy for the rights for tribals. According to Soren's family, his early life was marked by personal tragedy and deep socio-economic struggles. Soren was 15 years old when his father, Shobaran Soren, was allegedly killed by moneylenders in Lukaiyatand forest, some 16 km from Gola block headquarters on November 27, 1957. This left a deep impact on him and became a catalyst for his future political activism. In 1973, Soren co-founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) along with Bengali Marxist trade unionist AK Roy and Kurmi-Mahto leader Binod Bihari Mahto during a public meeting at Golf Ground Dhanbad. The JMM soon became the primary political voice for the demand for a separate tribal state and got support across the Chotanagpur and Santhal Pargana regions. Soren's grassroots mobilisation against feudal exploitation is said to have shaped him into a tribal icon. After decades of agitation, steered by him and others, the demand for a separate state was finally fulfilled with the formation of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000. Soren's influence was not confined to state politics. He was elected several times to the Lower House from Dumka , the eighth time between May 2014-2019 as member of the 16th Lok Sabha. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in June 2020. As a key figure in the UPA government, he served as Union Coal Minister from May 23 to July 24, 2004; November 27, 2004 to March 2, 2005; and January 29 to November 2006. However, his ministerial stints at the Centre were overshadowed by serious legal challenges. In July 2004, an arrest warrant was issued against him in connection with the 1975 Chirudih massacre case, in which he was named the main accused in the killing of 11 people. He went underground briefly before being arrested. After spending time in judicial custody, he was granted bail in September 2004 and re-inducted into the Union Cabinet in November. Later, a court in March 2008 absolved him of all charges. His legal woes didn't end there. On November 28, 2006, Soren, along with others, was convicted in the sensational 1994 kidnapping and murder case of his former personal secretary, Shashinath Jha. The CBI alleged that Jha was murdered in Ranchi because he possessed knowledge about a political payoff deal between the Congress and JMM during a no-confidence motion against the Narasimha Rao government in 1993. The case drew nationwide attention, though Soren later successfully appealed the conviction. The Supreme Court in April 2018 upheld Soren's acquittal in the case. Despite these controversies, Soren remained a towering figure in Jharkhand's political sphere. He served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times- in March 2005 (for just 10 days from March 2 to March 11), August 27, 2008 to January 12, 2009, and from December 30, 2009 to May 31, 2010. Each term was short-lived due to the fragile nature of coalition politics in the state. In June 2007, Soren survived an assassination attempt when bombs were hurled at his convoy near Dumaria village in Deoghar district while he was being escorted to jail in Dumka, after appearing in a court in Giridih, underlining the high stakes and volatile environment surrounding his political life. Yet, his political dominance in Jharkhand politics endured, both through his personal appeal and through his party, which he continues to lead as founding patron. Soren served as the JMM's chief for 38 years until April 2025, when he was made the party's founding patron. His son, Hemant Soren, who had served as executive president, was elected JMM president. The party is currently a member of the opposition INDIA bloc at the national level. Shibu Soren's personal life has also been closely tied to his political narrative. He is survived by wife Roopi Soren, three sons and daughter Anjani, who is the party's Odisha unit head. His elder son Durga Soren died in May 2009. The other son Hemant Soren, has carried forward the family's political legacy and currently serves as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, having held the position across multiple terms. His youngest son Basant Soren is a legislator. For many in Jharkhand, Shibu Soren remains a symbol of their long-fought struggle for identity and self-rulea legacy that continues through the next generation.
Vidarbhas future lies in sustainable industries: Gadkari
NAGPUR, Aug 3: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today said Vidarbhas future lies in sustainable industries, integrated logistics and agro-based value chains. Speaking at the India@100 charting Vidarbhas journey to a Developed India in Nagpur, Gadkari said Vidarbhas future lies in sustainable industries, integrated logistics and agro-based value chains. The Minister called upon the region to spearhead Indias next industrial wave focused on green, inclusive, and innovation-driven growth. He stressed that Nagpur must evolve as a [] The post Vidarbhas future lies in sustainable industries: Gadkari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man held for issuing bomb threat to Union Minister Gadkari's Nagpur residence
Man arrested for hoax bomb threat to Nitin Gadkaris residence in Nagpur; investigation ongoing
Man Arrested For Sending Hoax Bomb Threat To Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur House
Police on Sunday arrested a man for issuing a bomb threat to Union minister Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, which later turned out to be a hoax, officials said.
LG Manoj Sinha Expresses Condolence On Passing Of SSP Udhampurs Daughter
Srinagar, Aug 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Amod Nagpure Ashok, SSP Udhampur. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Amod Nagpure Ashok. My deepest condolences to the grieving family. May the Almighty give them courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss. I pray for peace to the departed soul. Om [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Expresses Condolence On Passing Of SSP Udhampurs Daughter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
