News for 'Nagpur'

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says his son Parth was unaware that the land his company purchased in Pune belonged to the government. The controversial transaction has been cancelled, and a probe has been ordered.

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla confirmed that 20 children have died after consuming contaminated cough syrup. An investigation is underway, and action has been taken against the manufacturer, doctor, and FDA officials.

India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Indian government has introduced a next-generation e-passport with enhanced security features, including an embedded RFID chip, to combat forgery and impersonation. The rollout follows successful pilot testing and implementation across India and abroad.

Divya awarded wild card for FIDE World Cup in Goa

Divya awarded wild card for FIDE World Cup in Goa

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Divya Deshmukh has been awarded a wild card for the FIDE World Cup 2025 following a last-minute withdrawal of one of the participants.

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 crore are still in circulation, according to official data released on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

From modest start to mass movement, RSS turns 100

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

From a modest start with baithaks of a handful of swayamsevaks in a small town in Nagpur, the RSS, which completes 100 years of its foundation on Thursday, has come a long way to become the world's biggest voluntary organisation with a pan-India presence, shaping the country's political and social discourse.

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups.

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'These children possess catastrophically low birth weights -- often 1.4 kgs or less. Such extremely low birth weight results in profoundly compromised neo-natal immunity.' 'The escalation to 97 deaths in three months precipitated contemporary attention precisely because this magnitude concentrates the humanitarian emergency, rendering it impossible for the administrative machinery to ignore.'

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli was released from Nagpur Central Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a 2007 murder case. He had been serving a life sentence for the murder of a Mumbai corporator.

PIX: World Champ Divya felicitated, gets massive cash reward

PIX: World Champ Divya felicitated, gets massive cash reward

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Deshmukh thanked the CM and the people of Nagpur for felicitating her.

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

All eyes on Eden pitch as India face stern SA challenge

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

India's awe-inspiring batting depth will face a stern test against South Africa's quality spin attack in the first Test, starting in Kolkata on Friday.

'Win the toss and...': Bavuma recalls Williamson's advice

'Win the toss and...': Bavuma recalls Williamson's advice

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Bavuma believes this group, unbeaten in full-strength Test series since coach Shukri Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to mount a serious challenge and win their only second series in India after 25 years.

Nagpur man behind bomb threats to flights, wrote a book on terror

Nagpur man behind bomb threats to flights, wrote a book on terror

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Police in Maharashtra's Nagpur have identified a 35-year-old man from Gondia in the state as the person behind a spate of hoax bomb threats that triggered panic, caused flight delays and led to increased security at airports and other establishments, an official said.

Maharashtra municipal elections to be held on Dec 2

Maharashtra municipal elections to be held on Dec 2

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Elections for municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra are scheduled for December 2, according to the State Election Commissioner. The schedule for other local bodies will be announced later.

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated a nationwide campaign to test, inspect, and audit cough syrup manufacturers following concerns about contaminated products and child deaths. The initiative aims to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'Our politics is transparent -- it's about ensuring farmers don't die by suicide, about ensuring agriculture remains viable, about ensuring food security for the nation.' 'If that's politics, then yes, we do politics.'

5 killed in blast at explosives factory near Nagpur

5 killed in blast at explosives factory near Nagpur

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

At least five workers were killed in a blast at an explosives manufacturing factory near Nagpur city on Thursday afternoon, police said.

From double-decker bus to flat: When Mumbai was held 'hostage'

From double-decker bus to flat: When Mumbai was held 'hostage'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

In the last decade or so, the financial capital has witnessed multiple hostage-taking scenarios.

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Opener Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's Twenty20 cricket when she completed her hundred in just 34 balls while helping Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in India's Women's T20 Trophy on Friday.

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The experienced Surya Shekhar Ganguly, GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Karthik Venkatraman scored comfortable victories while M Pranesh played out a draw to advance to the second round, while IM Aronyak Ghosh defeated GM Mateusz Bartel of Poland to force a tie-breaker, in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji on Sunday.

Govt has worked out solution for Maratha community: Fadnavis

Govt has worked out solution for Maratha community: Fadnavis

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised activist Manoj Jarange for ending his fast regarding the Maratha quota demand, highlighting the government's commitment to the Maratha community's welfare.

Flight ops at Raipur airport hit as lightning damages navigation system

Flight ops at Raipur airport hit as lightning damages navigation system

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

As many as five IndiGo flights were diverted to various nearby airports due to the damage to the DVOR (Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Range) system, he said.

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

After several muted quarters, India's IT sector hiring stabilised in the first half of FY 2025-26 as hiring patterns improved, following a reasonable rise in the recruitment of freshers and mid-senior level professionals, HR solutions provider Adecco India said on Tuesday.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

Why Prakash Ambedkar Is Taking On The RSS

Why Prakash Ambedkar Is Taking On The RSS

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'We have asked the police to verify whether the RSS is a registered organisation. If they are not registered, then specific action should be taken against them.'

RSS route march denied nod in Priyank Kharge's constituency

RSS route march denied nod in Priyank Kharge's constituency

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Authorities in Chittapur, Karnataka, have denied permission for an RSS route march citing potential disruption of peace and law and order, amidst rising tensions and counter-protests.

Irani Cup: Vidarbha tighten grip on Rest of India

Irani Cup: Vidarbha tighten grip on Rest of India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha left Rest of India (RoI) reeling at 142 for 5 as bad light forced early close of Day 2 in their Irani Cup match, in Nagpur, on Thursday.

Ajit Pawar's son faces probe over Rs 300 cr Pune land deal

Ajit Pawar's son faces probe over Rs 300 cr Pune land deal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Revenue Minister assures investigation into an alleged land deal involving a company linked to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar, after receiving a formal complaint.

RSS centenary: PM releases stamp, coin featuring Bharat Mata

RSS centenary: PM releases stamp, coin featuring Bharat Mata

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin featuring Bharat Mata to mark the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

'Little Divya had unwavering focus like Arjuna'

'Little Divya had unwavering focus like Arjuna'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

A former school principal of newly crowned chess champion from Nagpur Divya Deshmukh remembers her as a student with calm composure who started playing the board game when she was just five and also excelled in studies.

'Upright stance': Shreyas shares secret of his consistency

'Upright stance': Shreyas shares secret of his consistency

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Shreyas Iyer said that returning to an upright batting stance has helped him regain confidence and consistency, allowing him to adapt better to varied conditions at home and overseas.

Divya honours childhood coach with touching gesture

Divya honours childhood coach with touching gesture

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh was welcomed by hundreds of supporters and her family upon her arrival in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Modi warns against 'demographic manipulation'

Modi warns against 'demographic manipulation'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that demographic manipulation poses a greater threat to India's social harmony than infiltration, emphasizing the importance of unity in diversity.

Psephologist Sanjay Kumar booked for social media posts on Maha polls

Psephologist Sanjay Kumar booked for social media posts on Maha polls

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, Kumar issued a public apology on X, acknowledging the error in his original post.

Irani Cup: Thakur puts Vidarbha in total control

Irani Cup: Thakur puts Vidarbha in total control

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha took firm control of the Irani Cup, seizing a healthy first-innings lead and then consolidating it with a solid batting effort in their second essay against Rest of India at the VCA Stadium, in Nagpur, on Friday.

IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat

IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

An IndiGo flight carrying 187 passengers and six crew members made an emergency landing at Raipur airport on Thursday morning after a bomb threat was received. The aircraft, which had taken off from Nagpur for Kolkata, was diverted to Raipur after airport authorities received the threat. The plane landed at the airport in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur after 9 am and was immediately taken to the isolation bay for mandatory security checks. The aircraft is being thoroughly checked by the technical staff and bomb squad.

Irani Cup: Vidarbha set RoI daunting target

Irani Cup: Vidarbha set RoI daunting target

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Vidarbha stayed firmly in control of the Irani Cup final, setting Rest of India a stiff 361-run target before reducing them to 30 for two in 12 overs when rain forced an early close on the fourth day, in Nagpur, on Saturday.

CJI Gavai recalls old family ties with World champ Deshmukh

CJI Gavai recalls old family ties with World champ Deshmukh

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Speaking to reporters, the CJI said his father and late KG Deshmukh were very close friends.