Woman Murdered Over Niece's Affair
A 35-year-old woman in Nagpur was allegedly murdered by a man with a criminal record after she objected to his relationship with her 16-year-old niece. The accused, Akshay Shalikram Karote, brutally assaulted her with a stick, leading to her death two days later. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
The searches, carried out over the past few days, targeted premises in Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Amritsar, Bhopal and Raipur, among others, linked to the betting platform's panel operators, they said.
Mumbai records moderate AQI of 123, Nagpur reports poor at 205
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New Delhi, Nov 13:The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a 26-year-old man booked for protesting against poor road conditions in Maharashtras Chandrapur district, observing that peaceful civic protests cannot be criminalised in the absence of concrete evidence of unlawful restraint or violence. According to Bar & Bench, Justice MW Chandwani, in an October 29 order, said the constitutional right to protest must not be confused with grounds for launching criminal prosecution. The lines between the constitutional right to protest and the unleashing of penal prosecutions cannot be allowed to be blurred. If this mindset gains traction, it would be a sad day for democracy, the court observed as reported by Bar & Bench. The case, Nishkarsh Kiran Nimgade v. State of Maharashtra, arose from an incident on January 21 this year, when a pickup vehicle overturned near Mauza Nandgaon after hitting an electricity pole, leaving several passengers injured. Following the accident, local residents gathered at the spot and demanded action against Public Works Department (PWD) officials and the contractor over the poor condition of the road. The protesters allegedly tied a rope across the road. Police subsequently registered an FIR against Nimgade for offences including wrongful restraint and unlawful assembly under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), besides provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. Examining the charge-sheet, Justice Chandwani noted that the prosecution had not recorded statements of any commuters to establish that traffic was obstructed. The accuseds name had also surfaced only after the police dispersed the gathering. Merely because a large number of persons gathered to agitate against the condition of the road and insisting for action against the erring officials of PWD department and the contractor, it cannot be presumed that the people gathered on the spot formed an unlawful assembly, the court said. The High Court further emphasised that Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to assemble peacefully and without arms. It said criminal proceedings should not become a means of suppressing legitimate and non-violent democratic protests. Holding that the prosecution against Nimgade amounted to an abuse of the legal process, the court quashed the FIR and the charge-sheet under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Nagpur Metros Pardi Stretch Completes All Foundations, Track Work Begins
Water crisis deepens: 29 wells go dry in 23 Nagpur villages
Man Kills Brother-In-Law Over Sister's Abuse
A 23-year-old man, Ayush Dhupe, along with two friends, allegedly murdered his brother-in-law, Palash Wasnik, in Nagpur. The motive behind the crime was Palash's history of domestic violence against Ayush's sister. The incident occurred on Thursday night following an argument.
Mahadev online betting: ED gets co-owner Saurabh Chandrakars custody till Nov 19
Digital Desk | Raipur, Nov 13 (IANS) A Special Court (PMLA) has remanded Saurabh Chandrakar, co-owner and promoter of the Mahadev Online Book illegal betting syndicate, to ED custody till November 19 for questioning, an official said on Friday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) arrested him under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) during the day with the permission of the Special Court, the official said in a statement. In ED custody, Saurabh Chandrakar will be confronted with the statements of his associates, digital data and documents concerning his foreign entities and evidence of commission of the offence of money laundering, said the statement. Saurabh Chandrakar and another co-promoter Ravi Uppal operated Mahadev Online Book (various online betting websites) from Head Office in Dubai through a franchise of betting panels across India and the UAE, the ED said. Player money went through bank accounts held in other people's names and left India through hawala. The ED's main complaint of October 20, 2023 estimated the syndicate's earnings at about Rs 450 crore a month, the statement said. Saurabh Chandrakar did not answer the summons issued to him by the ED in September 2023 and continued to evade investigation by law enforcement agencies. On the ED's application, the Special Court issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against him on September 4, 2023, and shortly thereafter, Interpol also published a Red Notice against him, said the statement. His challenge to the warrant was dismissed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh on March 22, 2025. He obtained a passport of Vanuatu while holding an Indian passport, and even claimed before the Special Court that he had given up Indian citizenship on June 28, 2022, it said. The ED pursued his return through an extradition request issued by the Special Court to the Sultanate of Oman under the India-Oman Extradition Treaty, sent through diplomatic channels. The Court of Appeal, Muscat, ordered his extradition on October 8, 2026, rejecting his plea on citizenship on the confirmation of the Embassy of India that he is an Indian national and recorded that he was apprehended while departing through Muscat International Airport on a forged travel document. A team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the nodal agency for such matters, brought him back from Muscat on November 1, 2026. In this case, ED has so far searched about 190 premises, seized or frozen about Rs 2,000 crore and attached property now valued at about Rs 3,500 crore, about Rs 1,800 crore of it abroad, including 22 immovable properties in Dubai. It has filed six prosecution complaints against 116 accused. Saurabh Chandrakar is the 15th person arrested by ED in this case. In July 2026, the ED arrested Vikas Garg, whose companies received about Rs 940 crore of betting proceeds, of which about Rs 766 crore went into the acquisition of the United States company Ebix Inc. The ED has attached about Rs 941 crore in that limb. Saurabh Chandrakar's wedding at Ras Al Khaimah in February 2023 cost about Rs 200 crore in cash, with three chartered aircraft from Nagpur. The ED traced that money through the Event Company, hotels and angadia firms, and the guest list it recovered identified the management of the syndicate.
Government Medical College, Nagpur (GMC Nagpur) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 21 vacancies, including Assistant Professor and Blood Transfusion Officer posts. The offline application process will be conducted from 16 November 2026 to 25 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit gmcnagpur.org.
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Speeding Truck Rams Vehicles On Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, 22 Injured
During the clearance operation, a speeding truck traveling from Nagpur toward Mumbai crashed into the line of stationary vehicles. The impact triggered a massive pile-up that damaged between 15 and 20 vehicles.
Service Is Not A Profession But A Responsibility Towards Society: Bhagwat
Nagpur, Nov 13: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said service should be viewed as a responsibility towards society rather than merely a profession for earning a livelihood, stressing that compassion and sensitivity were the foundations of humanity. Addressing a function after presenting the Vidarbha Gaurav award to Dr Sanjay Paithankar, Bhagwat said people should [] The post Service Is Not A Profession But A Responsibility Towards Society: Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines .
Central Railway to run four special Mumbai-Nagpur trains between November 13-15
This is intended to help accommodate additional passenger traffic during the ongoing festive season
Criminalising peaceful protests would be a sad day for democracy: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has reiterated that peaceful protests against administrative apathy cannot be met with criminal prosecution in the absence of material establishing violence or unlawful obstruction, observing that treating democratic dissent as a criminal offence would strike at the foundations of democracy. The Nagpur Bench of Justice MW Chandwani made the observations while [] The post Criminalising peaceful protests would be a sad day for democracy: Bombay High Court appeared first on India Legal .
AIIMS Nagpur Ethics Committee Office Assistant (Institutional Ethics Committee) Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (AIIMS Nagpur) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Ethics Committee Office Assistant. Applications by email will be accepted till 20 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit aiimsnagpur.edu.in.
AIIMS Nagpur Project Technical Support III Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (AIIMS Nagpur) has invited online applications for the post of Project Technical Support-III. Applications can be submitted at aiimsnagpur.edu.in from 13 November 2026 to 20 November 2026.
Chill in the air: Gondia coldest in Vid at 12.8C, Nagpur 14.6C
Over 260 shikshan sevaks in Nagpur ZP unpaid for 2 months, claims teachers association
Diwali, Chhath Puja 2026: Central Railway announces special Mumbai-Nagpur trains
Central Railway will operate two pairs of special trains between Mumbai and Nagpur in November to manage the additional passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath. The services will depart from CSMT and LTT, with halts at key stations along the route
Man Offered Bomb As Rasgulla, He Dies After Biting Into It
Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. Kotwali police station in-charge Durga Prasad Nagpure said they have detained accused Ram Bhagat along with another person.
Digital Desk | Nagpur, Nov 12 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday delivered a pointed message on environmental stewardship and sustainable development, asserting that humanity must impose self-restraints to protect biodiversity rather than acting as the masters of nature. Speaking in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Ramtek of Nagpur district, Bhagwat urged policymakers and society to draw upon India's traditional knowledge systems to build a self-reliant, ecologically balanced model of progress. The RSS Chief was addressing a gathering at the unveiling of a memorial for veteran public leader, the late Datta Meghe, in Ramtek. The event -- which also marked the inauguration of the Nandkishor Jaiswal Agricultural College and the Shalinitai Datta Meghe Veterinary Hospital -- was attended by state Ministers Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Ashish Jaiswal, and Pankaj Bhoyar. In remarks widely seen as a subtle caution to the state government regarding unchecked development, Bhagwat emphasised the interdependence of all life forms. We used to believe that we are the masters of nature. However, we are a part of this universe along with nature, which makes us dependent on it and interdependent on one another, the RSS Chief said. Humans will be happy only when biodiversity and ecology thrive, and for that to happen, humans must impose certain restrictions on themselves. We are not the owners of nature, but a part of it. Reflecting on his own academic background as a veterinary doctor, Bhagwat noted the shifting perception of the profession, saying that veterinary students today have access to modern facilities and no longer hesitate to state their calling. Connecting animal welfare directly to human survival, the RSS Chief highlighted the global emergence of the 'One Health' framework -- an approach he maintained has been embedded in Indian culture for centuries. Everyone experiences the fact that if the environment is not healthy, we cannot stay healthy. If the health of animals deteriorates, it not only affects income, but their diseases are also transmitted to humans, Bhagwat warned. The world today is learning this through trial and error, whereas our ancestors built our way of life through hard-earned experiences. Citing the recently concluded Diwali festivities -- which begin with 'Vasubaras' (dedicated to cattle) and include crafting Govardhan from cow dung -- Bhagwat remarked that practices once mocked globally are now gaining scientific validation and acceptance. Echoing earlier remarks by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding Gir cows, the RSS Chief lamented India's historical neglect of its native livestock in favour of foreign breeds. We had an indigenous breed whose capacity we could have enhanced, yet we failed to do so. We brought in Jersey and foreign cows instead, Bhagwat said. He pointed out that centuries ago, Indian cattle were taken abroad to improve foreign dairy yields -- noting that breeds like the Holstein carry 'Brahman cattle' lineage -- while India overlooked its own genetic wealth. Concluding his address, Bhagwat called for a development paradigm anchored in self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) and traditional wisdom. If we develop based on what we already possess, we will not have to depend on the world, he said, adding that India bears the responsibility of offering the world a new, holistic path of progress where every nation's growth contributes to global well-being.
Sad day for democracy if prosecution used to stifle protests: HC
Mumbai: Asserting that it would be a sad day for democracy if criminal prosecutions are used to stifle peaceful protests, the Bombay High Court has quashed a first information report (FIR) against a man booked for participating in an agitation over poor road conditions. Justice MW Chandwani of the HCs Nagpur bench, in an order 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 .
Srinagar, Nov 11:Air Quality Index (AQI) readings compiled by Airleaf have turned into an India-Pakistan race. Cities in India and Pakistan overwhelmingly fill the list of the worlds most polluted urban centres as per the rankings released on 10 November 2026. This is perhaps the starkest picture of a regional air quality crisis faced by the subcontinent. The entire top 50 polluted cities are either in India or Pakistan. Qadirpur Ran in Pakistan recorded the highest reading at an extreme AQI of 1065, followed closely by Multan at 983. Gwalior, India ranked third with 816. The top 10 was dominated by a mix of Pakistani cities - Dera Ghazi Khan had an AQI of 716. RenalaKhurd had 700 and Okara 700. Indian cities had Kota with 698, Jodhpur 694, Unnao 693 and Kanpur 693. Down the list, the pattern continues - Pakistani cities such as Kasur, Charsadda, Arifwala, Pattoki, Phool Nagar and Bahawalpur are in the upper ranks. Indian cities including Hapur, Meerut, Soyibug, Lucknow, Palwal, Bhopal, Ambala, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Varanasi, Ludhiana and Ghaziabad also register dangerously high levels. Even cities lower in the top 50 recorded AQI values well into the very unhealthy and hazardous categories. On the US EPA scale used in the rankings, an AQI between 201 and 300 is classified as very unhealthy. Anything above 300 is considered hazardous. Many Indian and Pakistani cities have readings above 500, and in several cases above 700 or even 1000, show severe pollution that poses serious health risks to the entire population. Prolonged exposure to polluted air is known to aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions and reduce lung function. Post-monsoon and in early winter months, meteorological conditions often trap pollutants close to the ground.
Water Alarm: Nagpur Lifeline Shrinks, Totladoh Live Storage Plunges To 25%
Nagpur in Safe Seismic Zone; Only Quakes of Magnitude 6 or Above May Pose Danger, Says GSI Chief
Borewell ban lifted to protect orchards in Nagpur district
Bawankule Assures Water For Eight Months
Nagpur's 6.77 Lakh Livestock Need 1.48Cr Litres Water A Day
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Nagpur couple turns 80 sq ft room into saffron farm earning Rs 50 lakh a year
In 2020, Divya and Akshay Holey embarked on a journey of pioneering indoor saffron cultivation through aeroponics in Dhule. Their success soon led to an expansion in Nagpur, achieving remarkable revenue growth. Operating under Shaya Enterprises, they not only sell saffron directly but also educate aspiring indoor farmers. With a commitment to innovation, theyve seen improved profits and are now venturing into other indoor agriculture like microgreens.
CSIR-NEERI Project Associate II (EHT Division) Recruitment 2026
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Project Associate-II. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 20 November 2026 at CSIR-NEERI, Nehru Marg, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur. Candidates should report at 9:30 AM. Further details are available at neeri.res.in.
Nagpur air on Diwali 5th most toxic in Maha
Sindhudurg takes shape behind bars as 125-plus fort replicas enter Nagpur contest
Diwali Night Noise Soars Across Nagpur, Ajni Sq Touches 99.9 Decibel
Over 100 suffer firecracker injuries in Nagpur, 35 report eye damage, three risk vision loss
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi's much-awaited memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, which hit bookstores on Tuesday, has attracted attention for its personal revelations about the Nehru-Gandhi family and her political journey. However, the book has also come under scrutiny after readers spotted at least three apparent factual inaccuracies relating to important political and historical events. Discrepancies in different chapters have raised questions about the accuracy of some historical references. The first apparent error concerns the anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare, which posed a major challenge to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. In Chapter 33, page 461, Sonia places the emergence of Hazare and the India Against Corruption movement in 2012. In 2012 a well-known activist from Maharashtra, Baburao 'Anna' (Marathi for 'father' or 'elder brother') Hazare, emerged as the figurehead of a movement that titled itself 'India Against Corruption', the memoir states. However, the movement gained national prominence in 2011, particularly after Hazare began an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on April 5 that year, demanding a stronger anti-corruption law through the Jan Lokpal Bill. The campaign also brought together prominent figures, including Arvind Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi and Baba Ramdev, although their positions and demands differed. Another discrepancy appears in Chapter 24, page 338, concerning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The RSS, founded in 1921, dreamed of a 'Hindu nation' that would replace constitutional ideals of equality, pluralism, and secularism with second-class citizenship for Muslims, Christians, and other religious minorities in India, Sonia writes. The organisation was actually founded on September 27, 1925, in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a doctor by profession. It subsequently grew into one of India's most influential ideological and organisational movements. The third error concerns veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel, Sonia's political secretary and one of her closest political confidants. In Chapter 29, page 401, she writes: He came to wield considerable influence across the political spectrum but could be unforgiving towards those who crossed him. He remained my political secretary till, sadly, he fell victim to the Covid epidemic in 2022, leaving a vacuum in the party and an absence I felt personally. Patel died on November 25, 2020, not 2022, following multiple organ failure after Covid-19 complications. He was treated at Medanta Hospital, where his condition deteriorated, and he was admitted to the intensive care unit. His body was later taken to his ancestral village in Gujarat for burial. These three apparent errors have added an unexpected factual controversy to the release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir.
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Maharashtra School Holiday Alert: Is Your Child
Are schools open in Maharashtra today? Get the latest updates on Diwali Padwa and Bhaubeej school closures, plus city-specific reopening dates for Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur students. Plan your post-holiday schedule now.
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2nd marriage, locked house, unanswered calls: Mystery shrouds deaths of Nagpur couple
Nagpur Records 24 Nighttime Diwali Fire Incidents Despite HC Ban
Nagpur chokes as PM2.5, PM10 levels touch 500 at multiple spots
3 tremors in 2 days: Nagpur region no longer quake-proof?
HC Sets 55 Decibel Limit, Cops Struggle To Measure Crackers Noise
22 Cases Registered Over Firecracker Violations in Nagpur; 95 Complaint Calls Expose Challenges in Noise Monitoring
Lives Of RSS Pracharaks, Swayamsevaks Should Inspire People To Serve Nation: Bhagwat
Nagpur, Nov 9: The selfless and committed work of RSS pracharaks and swayamsevaks should inspire people to contribute to the progress of the country and the world, Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Monday. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs century-long journey was based on its man-making methodology, which seeks to improve individuals so that society [] The post Lives Of RSS Pracharaks, Swayamsevaks Should Inspire People To Serve Nation: Bhagwat appeared first on Northlines .
Bank Holiday, closed tomorrow 10 Nov 2026: Public and private sector lenders including the State Bank of India and HDFC Bank will be closed in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai and Nagpur; heres why.
Maharashtra relaxes borewell restrictions till December 15 to help farmers save trees amid drought
The announcement came during an interaction with village sarpanches and local representatives at Lohari Sawanga in Nagpur districts Narkhed taluka, where the Chief Minister had stayed overnight on November 7 to celebrate Deepavali with a farmers family
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on November 8
Chill is here: Nagpur records seasons first below 15C
Devendra Fadnavis To Spend Diwali With Drought-Affected Farmers In Nagpur
Fadnavis said there was no immediate solution to a crisis like drought, but asserted his government would provide all possible assistance to support farmers.
Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA seizes 17,824 kg of kaju katli, khoya, farsan and more
The action was taken on Friday and Saturday, following inspections at 73 establishments across the Greater Mumbai, Konkan, Nashik, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur and Amravati divisions. The department also recovered penalties amounting to Rs 70,000 in five cases under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act
Student Loses Rs 12 Lakh In Online Ludo Game Fraud
A final-year MBBS student in Nagpur lost Rs 12.33 lakh after falling victim to an online Ludo game scam. The student was lured by promises of high returns from an app called 'Try Players', initially making small profits before investing a large sum and subsequently suffering continuous losses. He later discovered the game was rigged and was blocked by the fraudsters. Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act.
PDKV Assistant Professor in Computer Science Recruitment 2026
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (PDKV), College of Agriculture, Nagpur, has released Notification No. CAN/Advt/Comp/3095/2026 for the post of Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Contractual), to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 19 November 2026 at Office of Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, Opposite Maharajbagh Zoo, Nagpur. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM. Further details are available at pdkv.ac.in.
NCP (SP) leader Deshmukh rules out merger of factions
Nagpur: Former Maharashtra Home Minister and senior NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh on Friday, November 6, asserted there was no question of a merger between the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions, but added that anyone who wished to join his outfit was welcome. The ruling NCPs Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare earlier said the merger of 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 .
Nagpur Firms Rs 15Cr Tender Fraud Complaint Triggers ED Searches Across 3 States
VNIT Nagpur Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
VNIT Nagpur has invited offline applications for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF). Applications can be submitted till 07 December 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit vnit.ac.in.
Nagpur Doctor Tells Man His Injury Not Serious. His Cop Father Assaults Him
A Nagpur City Police head constable's son sustained a minor injury to his hand while cleaning the chain of a two-wheeler. His father took him to the Mayo Hospital for treatment.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on November 6
Dhanteras rush drives Nagpurs markets, Rs500 crore business likely
ED raids 13 premises in Tripura, Bengal and Maharashtra over alleged fake govt tender racket
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Agartala, Nov 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search and seizure operations at 13 premises across Tripura, West Bengal and Maharashtra in connection with an alleged fake government tender racket operated through a fictitious entity named the 'Directorate of Higher Education'. The central probe agency said on Thursday that the searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, targeting individuals and entities allegedly linked to the racket. The searches were conducted by the ED's Agartala Sub-Zonal office on Wednesday, in connection with an ongoing money-laundering investigation arising from FIR registered at Capital Complex Police station in Agartala, the probe agency said in a statement. It said that the FIR was registered on the complaint of Nagpur based M/s S.K. Sales Corporation, against Abhishek Chandra, a Tripura cadre IAS officer, and co-conspirators, alleging that the firm was fraudulently induced to pay Earnest Money Deposits (EMDs) of around Rs 14.55 crore between September 2024 and February 2025 against purported tenders of the of Tripura government in the mid-day meal and power sectors, which were never floated. The offences registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, cheating by personation and forgery, are scheduled offences under the PMLA, 2002. Accordingly, the ED recorded an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) and initiated investigation under the PMLA, 2002. Investigation has revealed that Abhishek Chandra (presently under suspension) represented himself as the officer controlling tender processes in the Tripura government and introduced the complainant to one Utpal Kumar Chowdhury as the official responsible for processing payments. The EMDs were paid through demand drafts in favour of 'Directorate of Higher Education', which was, in fact, a proprietary concern of Utpal Kumar Chowdhury bearing a name deceptively similar to the genuine government department. Forged tender notices and work orders were allegedly used, and a joint venture with Krishna Chakraborty, represented by her husband Sudip Paul, was used to structure the collection of funds. Partial 'refunds' were made at critical junctures to sustain the confidence of the victim and induce further payments. The ED said that the funds credited into the fictitious entity's accounts were allegedly layered within days, and in some instances within 24 hours, through a network of shell entities, several of which are registered in the names of domestic staff and associates of Utpal Kumar Chowdhury. The proceeds of crime were allegedly utilised for acquisition of immovable properties, including flats in a housing project and a residential property in Mumbai's Shivaji Park in the names of family members of Abhishek Chandra, as well as for foreign travel and luxury goods. Funds were also allegedly routed through an alleged hawala conduit based in Kolkata. The ED is already investigating Utpal Kumar Chowdhury and others, arising out of five FIRs registered in West Bengal and Tripura, wherein the same fictitious entity and modus operandi were used to defraud multiple victims of an aggregate amount exceeding Rs 44 crore. In that case, provisional attachment orders on January 22, 2026 and July 31, 2026, have already been issued. The search proceedings were conducted in the residential premises of Abhishek Chandra and hawala operators and also in the office premises of several companies/entities connected to the money trail, the ED statement said. During the course of search proceedings, voluminous documentary evidences of hawala transactions, several high value property details and other evidences indicating suspicious control over corporate entities were found and seized. Digital devices and records belonging to various accused persons crucial to the current investigation were also seized. Further investigation is underway.
Frustrated by poll defeats, Congress is trying to create anarchy in country: Nitin Gadkari
Addressing the BJP's 'Save Democracy-Remove Anarchy' march in Nagpur, Nitin Gadkari took exception to the language used by Congress leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge when talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
AIIMS Nagpur Ethics Committee Office Assistant Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (AIIMS Nagpur) has released the notification for the post of Ethics Committee Office Assistant. Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 14 November 2026. Further details are available at aiimsnagpur.edu.in.
Thane: Five arrested for robbing man of Rs 30,000 on Samruddhi Expressway
The incident took place on November 2 on the Nagpur-to-Mumbai lane of the expressway in Kalyan taluka. Additional Superintendent of Police, Thane Rural, Anmol Mittal, shared details of the case at a press conference on Wednesday evening
Unrelated Video Falsely Shared as Congress Celebrating Nagpur MLC Poll Win
The video predates the MLC polls in Maharashtra and shows people celebrating the outcome of the Gokul Dairy polls.
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on November 4
Shapoorji Pallonji looks to monetise 3,000 acres land, eyes 10k cr revenue
The real estate arm plans to monetise land parcels across Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur through plotted development projects over the next three to four years, with a revenue potential of over 10,000 crore
Shiv Sena(UBT) targets Centre, Maha govt over extortion threats, bulletproof shield for Big B
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Centre and the state government, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Wednesday cited visuals of megastar Amitabh Bachchan greeting fans from behind a bulletproof glass enclosure as evidence of a total breakdown in law and order under the current administration. In a sharp editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', the Thackray camp targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, asserting that the state of public safety in the country has deteriorated to an alarming low. The editorial noted that the 84-year-old cinematic icon -- a national treasure with no political enmities -- was forced to wave at his weekly fans outside his Juhu bungalow, Jalsa, enclosed within bulletproof glass following a recent threat perception. Pointing to recent firing incidents near actor Tiger Shroffs vehicle and extortion demands served to bullion merchants in Nagpur, the editorial questioned why high-profile film personalities, business tycoons, and ordinary citizens are living under constant siege. The Uddhav Thackeray camp questioned why criminal syndicates, particularly the Lawrence Bishnoi network, continue to operate with apparent impunity. It alleged that a Home Ministry decree preventing state police forces from taking Bishnoi into custody from Gujarats Sabarmati Jail has effectively granted the jailed gangster an invisible security blanket. Mocking the ruling leadership's political rallies and claims of handling national security, the editorial asserted that an administration unable to protect its top citizens and dismantle basic criminal networks has lost its moral authority, and called for Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation. While the ruling leadership stages high-profile rallies under heavy police protection, ordinary citizens, builders, and film icons live in constant terror. How many citizens can the state furnish with specialised defence shields? asked the editorial. The editorial concluded by highlighting the stark contrast between the government's boasts of political dominance and its failure to guarantee basic physical safety for prominent public figures and business owners across Maharashtra.
RBI starts 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence
Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced three key surveys to capture inflation expectations of households and gauge consumer confidence in the country- the studies that provide input for bi-monthly monetary policy. The central bank has announced the launch of the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH). The November 2026 round of the survey is being launched. The survey aims at capturing subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on their individual consumption baskets, it said. The study will be conducted across 19 cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram. In another statement, the RBI said the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey seeks qualitative responses from households regarding their sentiments on the general economic situation, employment scenario, price level, households'
Mumbai cyber cops bust investment fraud racket; three held in Nagpur
The accused allegedly used a fake company, forged rent agreements and bank accounts to route cyber fraud proceeds. Police said the investigation has linked the network to 73 cases across the country, including six in Mumbai, police said
Central Railway Announces Special Trains for Diwali Travel Between Nagpur and Mumbai
Central Railway will run special trains between Nagpur and Mumbai from November 5 to 13 for Diwali, easing travel for passengers. Central Railway Announces Special Trains for Diwali Travel Between Nagpur and Mumbai
Diwali 2026: CR adds 12 special train services between Mumbai and Nagpur
The special services will operate between LTT and Nagpur, and CSMT and Nagpur. Bookings for these special trains, which will operate on special charges, will open on November 4 (Wednesday) at all PRS locations and through the IRCTC website
Tusshar Kapoor receives Rs 5 crore extortion threat, in name of Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor has received an extortion call from a person identifying himself as Harry Boxer, said to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. He purportedly threatened the actor to pay Rs 5 crore, following which the actor reported the matter to Mumbai Police. The Anti-Extortion Cell and the Crime Branch have taken up investigation into the matter. According to Mumbai Police sources, the Crime Branch's technical team conducted a detailed examination of the audio recording of the threatening call received by Tusshar Kapoor. The police compared the voice in the recording with an official audio sample of Harry Boxer available in their database. According to senior Mumbai Police officials, preliminary investigations suggest that the call was a hoax, as the voice did not match the available audio sample. Police suspect that some miscreant may have used the name of the Bishnoi gang to create fear and extort money from the actor. The police are now trying to trace the person behind the audio threat and ascertain whether it was an isolated act by a miscreant or whether an organised gang was involved in the incident. Tusshar Kapoor belongs to a prominent family in the film industry. He is the son of veteran actor Jeetendra and producer Shobha Kapoor, while his elder sister, Ekta Kapoor, is a renowned television and film producer. Tusshar made his acting debut with films such as 'Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai', 'Kyaa Dil Ne Kaha' and 'Jeena Sirf Merre Liye'. However, he gained wider recognition through comedy films, particularly the 'Kyaa Kool Hain Hum' series and the 'Golmaal' franchise, which includes 'Golmaal', 'Golmaal Returns' and 'Golmaal 3'. He also received appreciation for his performance in the critically acclaimed film 'Shor in the City', in which he explored a more serious role. Also, eight bullion traders in the Sarafa Bazar area of Nagpur are said to have received threatening letters demanding Rs 10 lakh each in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with police suspecting the role of local criminals. The senders have also threatened to kill the traders and their family members, if they fail to pay the money or inform the police.
Emails Threatening To Bomb Dist Courts In Nagpur, Chandrapur & Amravati Trigger Panic, Evacuations
Illegal Firecracker Stalls Flout Safety Norms Across Nagpur, NMC Sounds Alarm
National AYUSH Mission, Zilla Parishad, Nagpur (ZP Nagpur) has announced 3 vacancies, including Ayush Medical Officer (PG), Yoga and Naturopathy Expert, and Dietician posts. The last date to apply online is 13 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, nhm.zpnagpur.in.
Harsh Dubey Shines with 9 Wickets in Ranji Trophy Match Against Madhya Pradesh
Harsh Dubey makes history by taking 9 wickets in a single innings during the Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Nagpur. Harsh Dubey Shines with 9 Wickets in Ranji Trophy Match Against Madhya Pradesh
Nitin Gadkari has announced plans for projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore in Nagpur, including market redevelopment, a textile market, an agro convention centre and a private bus port. He also discussed Mother Dairy's upcoming Rs 1,000 crore plant, compressed biogas production and plans to boost shrimp exports from Vidarbha.
AIIMS Nagpur Project Research Scientist I Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (AIIMS Nagpur) has released the official notification for the post of Project Research Scientist-I (Non-Medical). The last date to apply online is 16 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, aiimsnagpur.edu.in.
IIM Nagpur Library Trainee Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) has invited online applications for the post of Library Trainee. Applications can be submitted at iimnagpur.ac.in till 17 November 2026.
Maharashtra: Tigress covers 150 km across forests, offers hope for conservation
Sighting of the sub-adult tigress in Nagpur raises hopes that big cats are dispersing through Vidarbha, and underscores the importance of ecological corridors
SSP Anantnag reviews crime, security situation
Anantnag, Nov 1: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure on Sunday chaired an operational and crime review meeting at the District Police Office (DPO), Anantnag, to assess the security situation and review progress in ongoing investigations. The meeting was attended by ASP North Camp Ashmuqam Rameez Raja, all SDPOs, SHOs and In-Charges of Police Posts. During the meeting, the SSP reviewed crime trends, investigation of registered cases, pendency and preventive policing measures. He directed officers to expedite investigations, strengthen supervisory oversight and ensure professional and result-oriented policing. Reiterating the district police's focus on tackling drug trafficking, Nagpure called for intensified action against drug traffickers, peddlers and habitual offenders. He stressed the need to identify drug supply networks and trace proceeds of drug trafficking, including properties allegedly acquired through illicit activities, for appropriate legal action. He also called for strengthening beat policing, taking preventive measures against anti-social elements and ensuring close coordination among officers. The SSP directed them to remain accountable and address public grievances promptly. He urged officers to maintain vigilance, strengthen field-level policing and work towards ensuring peace and security in the district.
SSP Anantnag directs intensified anti-drug operations
ANANTNAG: SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS convened a comprehensive operational and crime review meeting at DPO Anantnag to evaluate the prevailing security scenario, assess policing measures and take stock of the progress achieved in ongoing investigations. The meeting was attended by ASP North Camp Ashmuqam Rameez Raja, all SDPOs, SHOs and In-Charges of Police Posts. []
Nagpur All Set For Rs1 Lakh Crore Development Push, Says Gadkari
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Eight Nagpur bullion traders get extortion threat in Bishnoi gangs name
Maharashtra Plans Grain ATMs In Major Cities
The Maharashtra government plans to introduce automated grain ATMs in Mumbai, Nagpur, Thane and other cities: Reports
Police Suspect Local Criminals In Nagpur Extortion Case
Eight bullion traders in Nagpur's Sarafa Bazar have received threatening letters demanding Rs 10 lakh each, purportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The letters threaten violence against traders and their families if demands are not met or police are informed. Authorities suspect local criminals are impersonating the notorious gang for extortion.
Dinesh Ganvir takes charge as GSI chief, to step up hunt for critical minerals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir has assumed charge as the Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), bringing to the job more than three decades of experience spanning geological investigations, mineral exploration, engineering geology, and institutional leadership. Ganvir said a key priority will be to intensify exploration for critical and strategic minerals through integrated geoscientific investigations, advanced mineral prospectivity mapping, and systematic generation of scientifically robust, auction-ready mineral blocks. These efforts will support the country's objectives of strengthening mineral security, reducing import dependence, and advancing the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He also emphasised the need to harness emerging technologies and advanced data analytics in conjunction with rigorous field-based investigations. The integration of modern geoscientific tools and methods is expected to improve the precision and efficiency of exploration. Strengthening laboratory infrastructure, upgrading analytical capabilities, and offshore exploration will also be important areas of focus. Beyond mineral exploration, the GSI will continue to strengthen its contributions to fundamental geoscientific research, landslide early warning, glacial and cryospheric studies, major infrastructure projects and hazard assessment. These areas of work are vital to informed policymaking, infrastructure planning, disaster preparedness and sustainable development. The emphasis will be on generating reliable, science-based inputs that address the country's evolving developmental and societal priorities, he added. Ganvir joined the Geological Survey of India in 1994, following the completion of his Master's degree in Geology from RTMNU University, Nagpur. Over a career spanning more than 32 years, his contributions span geological mapping, mineral exploration, engineering geology and multidisciplinary geoscientific studies. His assignments include thematic mapping in the Western Bastar Craton; gold and diamond exploration in the Sakoli Fold Belt of Maharashtra; and geoscientific studies associated with the conservation of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bhimbetka Rock Shelters and Ellora Caves. He has represented GSI at several international forums, including the IndiaPeru Joint Working Group, the RussiaIndia Mining Sub-Group and IMARC 2022 in Australia. In leadership assignments, particularly as National Mission Head-II, he was associated with the planning and monitoring of multidisciplinary field programmes and nationwide mineral exploration, including spearheading a five-fold jump in investigations for critical and strategic minerals in recent times and preparation of geological reports and exploration blocks for the mineral auctions process in line with GSI's national mandate, according to an official statement.
Run for Unity brings together people from all walks of life in Anantnag
Anantnag, Oct 31: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, and mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), the District Administration Anantnag today organised a grand Run for Unity rally, witnessed massive public participation and patriotic fervour. The programme commenced from Sports Stadium Anantnag and culminated at Government Degree College (GDC), Anantnag. Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, along with DIG, SKR, Javaid Iqbal Matoo and SSP Anantnag, Amod Ashok Nagpure led the Run for Unity, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers and officials of the civil and police administrations, besides students, youth and general public. Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag highlighted the significance of the occasion and the invaluable contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel towards strengthening the unity and integrity of the nation. He emphasised that national unity and integrity are the cornerstones of a strong, peaceful and progressive nation. He further observed that India's strength lies in its unity in diversity and that every citizen has an important responsibility in safeguarding the sovereignty, integrity and democratic values of the nation. The Deputy Commissioner also highlighted the importance of engaging youth in constructive activities. He called upon the younger generation to become ambassadors of peace, harmony and brotherhood and contribute towards building an inclusive and progressive society. On the occasion, participants also took the National Unity Pledge with commitment to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, mutual respect and communal harmony among all citizens.
893 acres acquired for new Nagpur, NMRDA pays Rs2,160 crore to farmers
