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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact Gen-Z in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Aug 15

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to interact Gen-Z in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Aug 15

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat will interact with students and youngsters at a programme organised by the Lokmat Media Group in Nagpur on August 15, event organisers announced, reported PTI.  The event will be held days after the RSS chief interacted with ‘Gen-Z’ at an event in Mumbai. The programme, being held to mark Independence Day, will take place at Kasturchand Park, the media group said in a statement. According to the release, Bhagwat will perform the flag-hoisting ceremony at 9.30 am at Kasturchand Park, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a 200-foot-high national flag erected by the Lokmat Media Group in March. This will be followed by a special programme during which he will interact with youngsters on the topic, “The contribution of youth to India’s bright future”. Based on the concept of Lokmat Media Group Chairman of the Editorial Board and former Rajya Sabha member Dr Vijay Darda, the special initiative has been jointly organised by the Lokmat Group and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, the release stated. Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar …

Minor rescued, Instagram friend arrested under POCSO

Minor rescued, Instagram friend arrested under POCSO

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A 16-year-old girl was allegedly held captive, her limbs tied, in a rented house in Nagpur and repeatedly sexually abused by a youth from Thane whom she had befriended on Instagram, police said on Wednesday. Police broke open the door of the room in the city’s Dighori area around 11 pm on Monday and rescued the girl. The accused, Nirbhay Pakhare, was arrested at the spot, officials said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Youth Congress workers protest outside Gadkari’s house in Nagpur, several detained

Youth Congress workers protest outside Gadkari’s house in Nagpur, several detained

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Maharashtra Youth Congress party workers climb onto a barricade as they stage a protest against E20 (ethanol-blended petrol) outside the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence, in Nagpur on Monday (August 3, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI The Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress on Monday (August 3, 2026) staged a protest outside Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence in Nagpur district over the Central government’s ethanol-blended fuel policy, criticising the increased financial burden on vehicle owners the impact on older vehicles, and shortcomings in its implementation. MPYC chief Shivraj More led the march from Chitnivis Park Square in Mahal to Gadkari Wada at 1 p.m. The police were deployed along with barricades on the route near Mr Gadkari’s house; several protesters attempted to climb over them to proceed. At least 30 Congress office bearers and party functionaries were detained near the Union Minister’s residence while they were raising slogans concerning the ‘unviability’ of E20 fuel. Police detain a Maharashtra Youth Congress party worker during a protest against E20 (ethanol-blended petrol) at Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence, in …

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urges universities to embrace AI, deep tech and quantum computing

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urges universities to embrace AI, deep tech and quantum computing

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Artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and quantum computing will be the defining technologies of the 21st century, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday, stressing that educational institutions must evolve rapidly to prepare students for a technology-driven economy, reported the PTI. Speaking at the inauguration of the AI Centre of Competency powered by NVIDIA at Ramdeobaba University in Nagpur, CM Fadnavis said universities should focus on creating industry-ready professionals rather than simply awarding degrees. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Nagpur schools to remain shut on July 29 as IMD warns of heavy rains

Nagpur schools to remain shut on July 29 as IMD warns of heavy rains

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The civic authorities in Nagpur district of Maharashtra have announced a holiday for schools, Anganwadis and colleges on July 29, 2026 as a precautionary step after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rain alert in parts of state. The order was issued by Nagpur District Collector and District Disaster Management Authority Chairman Kumar Aashirwad. The holiday applies to government and private educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, colleges and coaching classes in Nagpur city and nearby areas such as Nagpur Rural, Hingna and Kamptee, officials said. Heavy rains in parts of Maharashtra Several parts of Maharashtra are preparing for a spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall between July 29 and 31, 2026, as a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen monsoon activity across the state. The IMD has issued weather alerts for several districts, warning of intense rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in many areas. Heavy rainfall activity The weather system is expected to increase rainfall activity in Vidarbha, North Marathwada, Khandesh, Konkan and the Ghat …

Bombay HC designates two special courts in Maharashtra for public exam malpractice cases

Bombay HC designates two special courts in Maharashtra for public exam malpractice cases

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The move comes a day after the Centre assured the setting up of fast-track courts to try cases involving examination malpractices, including the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak, amid nationwide protests demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan calls CJP protest ‘sponsored'

Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan calls CJP protest ‘sponsored'

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Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ravindra Chavan has described the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination as a “sponsored” agitation, reported the PTI. Speaking to reporters in Nagpur on Wednesday, Ravindra Chavan claimed that the people backing the protest would be identified and exposed within the next few days. Chavan said that the Centre had already acted against those linked to the alleged NEET paper leak. He stated that seven to eight people had been arrested in connection with the case and were currently in jail. He also said that the country was witnessing rapid development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the PTI. BJP accuses Opposition of political agenda The BJP leader alleged that parties in the Opposition alliance were using the student protest to pursue their own political interests. According to Chavan, different Opposition parties have separate agendas and are attempting to gain political advantage from the ongoing agitation, news agency reported, the news agency reported. He claimed that the details about …

Man killed, two injured as gang of robbers strike in Nagpur

Man killed, two injured as gang of robbers strike in Nagpur

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An autorickshaw driver was killed and two others were injured after a gang allegedly carried out three robberies at different locations along Gorewada-Pitesur Road in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district during the early hours of Saturday, reported the PTI. Police said the incidents occurred within a short span of time, prompting an overnight operation that led to the arrest of all seven accused. According to police, 35-year-old Mohammad Kashid Mohammad Rafiq, a resident of Mominpura, was returning in his autorickshaw with a catering team when the gang intercepted the vehicle near a temple at around 12.30 am, as per the PTI. The attackers allegedly stabbed Kashid during the robbery. He was rushed to Mayo Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A catering worker, Kamlesh Jadiya, was seriously injured while attempting to protect the driver during the attack. Delivery worker, youth also attacked Police said the same gang had earlier targeted a food delivery executive, Nikhil Chaudhary, near Chungi Naka, according to the PTI. The victim was allegedly stabbed during a robbery attempt. The gang later …

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray offers prayers in Nagpur ahead of ‘Ram Raksha Andolan’

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray offers prayers in Nagpur ahead of ‘Ram Raksha Andolan’

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday offered prayers and performed aarti at a Ram temple in Nagpur before launching the party’s ‘Ram Raksha Andolan’, a protest centred on allegations of embezzlement of donations collected at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The programme combined religious observance with a political campaign, as party leaders reiterated their demand for accountability and transparency in the handling of temple donations. Senior leaders join temple prayers As per PTI, Thackeray was accompanied by his son and party leader Aaditya Thackeray, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, party MPs, MLAs, office-bearers and a large number of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers. The leaders gathered at the Ram temple in Nagpur’s Ram Nagar area, where they offered prayers and participated in the aarti before proceeding with the protest programme. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Nagpur Cyber Police register FIR against content creators over alleged defamatory campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur Cyber Police register FIR against content creators over alleged defamatory campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari

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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. File picture | Photo Credit: PTI The Nagpur Cyber Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against multiple social media content creators for allegedly executing a defamatory digital campaign targeting Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The legal action stems from highly contested online posts regarding the government’s Ethanol-blended (E20) fuel policy. Editorial | ​Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer Confirming the operational details of the police intervention, Joint Commissioner of Police, Nagpur, Navinchandra Reddy, outlined the scope of the ongoing criminal investigation. “An offence has been registered based on the complaint received. The FIR details the names of the individuals involved and the nature of the posts, as well as the obscene or abusive comments made by certain people. Police are currently investigating the matter…” Mr. Reddy stated. The complaint was filed by BJP Nagpur City Social Media Cell Convener Shishir Arun Tripathi. According to the complaint, a YouTube video uploaded on July 3, 2026, by content creator …