
Exploring Nagpur's Fiery Saoji Mutton Cuisine
An article delves into the characteristics of Nagpur's Saoji mutton, explaining why this regional cuisine is known for its intense spiciness and oiliness.
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An article delves into the characteristics of Nagpur's Saoji mutton, explaining why this regional cuisine is known for its intense spiciness and oiliness.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is set to interact with Gen Z in Nagpur on Independence Day and will also embark on a visit to the US, Canada, and the UK to engage with overseas RSS chapters. These engagements highlight the organization's outreach efforts.

Thieves in Nagpur reportedly apologized before stealing from a temple. One of the accused later broke his leg in a road accident while attempting to flee to a relative's place in Chhattisgarh.
Police in Nagpur successfully rescued a 16-year-old girl who was kidnapped and raped by a friend, with a food order placed by the accused ultimately helping authorities track her location.
A 20-year-old BBA student accused of abduction and sexual assault in Nagpur is reportedly demanding soft bedding and pizza while in police custody, refusing questioning and medical treatment.

A 17-year-old girl in Nagpur, India, died by suicide after not being selected for a cricket team. Police investigating the case have recovered an alleged suicide note detailing the reasons for her actions.

An ethanol-carrying truck overturned on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Wardha, triggering a chain collision that resulted in the deaths of six people.

Artificial intelligence was used to reconstruct the decomposed faces of a dead woman and a killer, leading to a breakthrough in a rape-murder case in Nagpur, India.
A traffic police officer in Nagpur was brutally assaulted and his vehicle damaged by eight bikers on Mankapur Road following a minor traffic dispute. The mob issued death threats before fleeing, prompting a police investigation.
A Nagpur-based company and its CEO have been blacklisted by the US Treasury Department for allegedly supplying military explosives to Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing civil war.

The new top cop in Nagpur is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him praising the RSS, leading to questions about his impartiality.
A NEET aspirant from Nagpur, Abdullah Mohammad Talib, successfully retested after his admit card mistakenly showed Abu Dhabi as the exam center, causing significant distress to his family.
A NEET aspirant from Nagpur, India, was mistakenly assigned an exam center in Abu Dhabi, over 2,500 km away, despite not having a passport, prompting the National Testing Agency to assure rectification.
An alleged incident in Nagpur saw a property meeting in February 2025 escalate into a woman's rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion by a former acquaintance and his associates, with police arresting two individuals.

The Cockroach Janta Party has announced a protest in Nagpur at Constitution Square, continuing their nationwide movement after a recent incident in Jaipur.
India plans to utilize 3D concrete printing technology for public housing projects under the PMAY-U scheme to address urban housing shortages. Pilot projects are being tested in Goa, Nagpur, and Thiruvananthapuram to assess speed and affordability.

An AI-driven nutrition program in Nagpur, India, has reportedly led to a significant decrease in child malnutrition rates.

Senior police officers in Nagpur, India, have launched an inquiry and sought an explanation after a NEET aspirant's suicide note was not attached to the case papers.

Before the CBSE, students at Nagpur University also experienced a 'Coempt' problem, leading to concerns about academic integrity.
A 77-year-old retired defense employee and his bedridden wife were found dead in their locked Nagpur home, with the husband likely dying first from a fall, leaving his wife to succumb days later to dehydration and starvation in the intense summer heat.

Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a surge in cases of a rare Ebola strain. The World Health Organization has warned that conflict in eastern DR Congo is hindering efforts to combat the outbreak.

A suspect has been apprehended at Nagpur railway junction in connection with a bomb-like device found at a Pune hospital, with investigations currently underway.
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The RSS Chief, Bhagwat, remarked on the successful construction of the Ram Temple, stating that despite initial doubts, the project was completed, speaking after laying a foundation stone in Nagpur.

Women in Nagpur have accused their employer of harassment and compelling them to engage in specific religious practices, including using the greeting 'Khuda Hafiz'.

Two third-year students, Saksham Bansod and Aryan Sontakke, died in Nagpur after falling into a ditch on Wednesday night, reportedly unable to call for help as their phone battery died.

Indian Railways has removed speed restrictions on the Mumbai-Nagpur route, allowing trains to operate at faster speeds. This change is expected to improve travel times and efficiency on the important corridor.

Maharashtra is set to expand healthcare access and medical education, with plans to establish a public health institute in Nagpur.

One year after the Nagpur riots, chargesheets have been filed in nearly all First Information Reports (FIRs), with one exception that names members of the VHP and Bajrang Dal.

An iron ore project in Lohardongri has been put on hold, leading an activist to end his hunger strike in Nagpur. The decision follows protests against the project.

A blast in Nagpur has triggered a push to amend existing explosives safety rules, indicating a review of current regulations.

A shocking Holi incident in Nagpur saw a 60-year-old woman, Sindhu Thakre, scald a four-year-old boy with boiling water after he playfully sprayed colour on her.


Families in Nagpur are anxiously waiting for news, or the bodies of their loved ones, following a blast in the city.

A catastrophic explosion at an explosives factory in Nagpur has left 17 dead and 18 injured.

Seventeen people were killed and 18 others injured in a devastating explosion that occurred early this morning at SBL Energy Limited - a mining and industrial explosives manufacturing company located in Raulgaon, in Katol near Nagpur, police said.

Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Justice Dharmadhikari was born on July 8, 1966 at Raipur and obtained his bachelor’s degree in commerce and law from the Nagpur University

Nagpur police have formed a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) and arrested four individuals in connection with a Class 12 paper leak.

Two teenagers were killed in Nagpur when a car driven by their 17-year-old friend rammed into a truck, leading police to charge the father of the minor driver for permitting his son to operate the vehicle.

Saoji cuisine, a culinary legacy from Nagpur, is back in focus following a remark made by the FDA chief, prompting renewed interest in its unique flavors.

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. achieved a Q1 Profit After Tax of ₹3,598 crore and secured a loan from Japan for the Khavda-Nagpur project.

A 14-year-old boy who went missing for a day was found dead on the Nagpur-Howrah railway route in Kamthi town.

A Class 12 girl in Nagpur was held captive and raped for 24 hours by an Instagram friend who had connected with her under a fake name.
A three-year-old child tragically died after falling into an open septic tank while traveling with their family from Nagpur to Omkareshwar, India.

Uddhav Thackeray launched the 'Ram Raksha Andolan' from Nagpur, using it as a platform to criticize and target the BJP.

Nagpur airport is slated for a multi-phase upgrade, with GMR Airports committing approximately ₹300 crore in the first phase over the next 12 to 18 months to modernize the existing facilities.
A Nagpur consumer commission ruled that collecting toll without maintaining roads constitutes a 'deficiency in service' and ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to compensate a motorist whose car was damaged by a pothole.

Eknath Shinde responded to questions regarding BJP and opposition leaders Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray taking the same flight to Nagpur, an event that sparked political speculation despite both parties downplaying it as a mere coincidence.

Two tigers from Nagpur, captured after a conflict, are slated for release back into their natural habitat.

Sarang Lakhanee, a Nagpur businessman who has worked with the Vishvaraj Group for over eight years, has married Revati Sule, daughter of politician Supriya Sule.

A cleric has been arrested in Nagpur, India, in connection with a case involving allegations of rape and forced conversion.

A new medical cyclotron facility is planned for Nagpur, India, aimed at enhancing cancer treatment and research capabilities in the region.
A married woman in Nagpur has accused a former acquaintance and his associates of rape, blackmail, and forced religious conversion, claiming she was drugged, photographed in compromising positions, and extorted.

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that a man must pay child maintenance even if unemployed, upholding a lower court's order for him to pay Rs 8,000 monthly.

A firm currently facing criticism over a CBSE marking controversy had previously received support from Nagpur University.

Two boys from Nagpur, India, stole luxury designer faucets worth Rs 6.5 lakh and sold them for Rs 20,000, admitting to police they intended to use the money to buy iPhones for their girlfriends.
An 18-year-old aspiring doctor in Nagpur died by suicide, citing immense pressure and shattered dreams after the announcement of the NEET re-examination following a paper leak.
A Hyderabad-based firm, which has been linked to the ongoing CBSE controversy, is now reportedly under investigation at Nagpur University.
A bride in Nagpur, India, was subjected to sexual abuse and subsequently killed in a case related to dowry demands.

After 14 years, a woman from a mental health facility in Nagpur has successfully reunited with her family in Telangana.

A high-security alert has been issued in Nagpur, Maharashtra, following an anonymous letter sent to the Police Commissioner claiming that radioactive material was dispersed at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters.

A 23-year-old man in Nagpur collapsed after a gym session due to a brain blood clot, but his mother's quick thinking led to a mechanical thrombectomy that saved him from paralysis.
The head of a Nagpur-based NGO has been arrested following allegations from multiple women employees of sexual harassment and religious coercion. The accusations claim the NGO chief engaged in sex abuse and attempted to force religious conversions.

A 76-year-old retired medical officer in Nagpur was defrauded of Rs 2 crore in a digital arrest scam, where scammers impersonated officials.
Three engineering students in Nagpur were arrested for allegedly murdering a drunk driver after offering him help, then stealing his car and phones. Police quickly apprehended the trio, who confessed to the crime committed to hinder identification.
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at Nagpur's Central Hatchery following the deaths of nearly 1,000 birds, prompting authorities to implement urgent containment measures.

While the Maharashtra Board denies a paper theft in Solapur was a 'leak,' a separate investigation in Nagpur demonstrates how widely a question paper can circulate.

The incident occurred when the wheels of the Seating-cum-Luggage Rake jumped off the tracks while the train was on its way from Shahdol in MP to Nagpur.
In a remarkable display of culinary skill, the dynamic brother duo from Nagpur, Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe, have triumphed in the latest season of MasterChef India, themed 'Pride of India.' This year,…

Over 99% of staff in Maharashtra's private-aided schools have submitted their documents as the education department tightens rules following the Nagpur 'Shalarth ID' scam.

At least 19 workers died and 23 others were injured in the blast at the detonator assembly unit of SBL Energy, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, in Nagpur on March 1, 2026 morning

An investigation into a deadly blast at an explosives unit in Nagpur, India, which killed mostly women, revealed that the unit failed to clear its ammunition stock daily.


An explosion at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a manufacturer of mining and industrial explosives, in Raulgaon, Nagpur, resulted in 15 fatalities.

At least 17 persons were killed and 18 others injured in the blast at the detonator packing unit of SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

Following a protest, IIM Nagpur has permitted all students to take their mid-term examinations, indicating a resolution to an earlier dispute.

Two individuals have been apprehended in Nagpur after the HSC Chemistry examination paper was found circulating on WhatsApp prior to the scheduled exam.
A Thane youth allegedly held a 16-year-old girl under 'digital arrest' for three months, controlling her via mobile access and threats, before sexually assaulting her and inflicting knife wounds.

A private bus collided with a state bus near Nagpur, Maharashtra, resulting in injuries to 10 to 12 passengers onboard both vehicles.
A 19-year-old Thane youth accused of sexually torturing a teenage girl is in the ICU, while the survivor, who underwent plastic surgery for deep wounds, is recovering in the general ward of the same hospital.

Investigators have revealed disturbing details in the sexual assault case of a Class 12 girl in Nagpur, allegedly perpetrated by an Instagram friend who threatened to upload her photos.

The Bombay High Court has designated an additional 23 fast-track courts to expedite trials related to examination paper leak cases across Maharashtra. This follows an earlier designation of two special courts in Nagpur and Aurangabad.
More than 150 individuals have been detained in Nagpur and Delhi following protests organized by the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP). Authorities are also considering cancelling the passports of those involved in the violence.

The Ram Mandir trust in Nagpur has issued a directive prohibiting protests on its premises, ahead of a planned 'Andolan' (agitation) by Uddhav Thackeray.

A consumer court in Nagpur has awarded Rs 7 lakh in compensation to a family following a death caused by an LPG leak.

Nagpur's top police official has defended his attendance at an event organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), responding to criticism and backlash from the Congress party.
Political rivals Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray shared a flight from Mumbai to Nagpur, where they exchanged brief pleasantries. Thackeray is embarking on a three-day tour of Vidarbha and Marathwada.

Over 2 million students appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination across India under heightened security, following allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities in the initial test.
Extensive security measures, including CCTV cameras and jammers, are being implemented for the NEET-UG re-examination. The re-exam has also faced controversy, including a Nagpur aspirant being assigned an Abu Dhabi exam center.

Dipke has criticized Fadnavis for failing to contact the family of a NEET aspirant who died during a protest organized by the CJP in Nagpur, raising questions about political accountability.
A woman in Nagpur has alleged blackmail, assault, and forced conversion, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Authorities are also searching for a cleric in connection with the case.

A man in Nagpur was fatally attacked by seven individuals with knives after a dispute escalated from a splash of water, resulting in multiple injuries and his death at the scene.

Nagpur, India, is utilizing artificial intelligence and light detection technology in a pilot project to scan 5,000 trees for urban forestry.

Two boys from Nagpur stole luxury taps worth Rs 11 lakh (approximately $13,000 USD) with the intention of selling them to purchase iPhones for their girlfriends.
Akanksha Chaturvedi, a NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide in Nagpur after the medical entrance exam was cancelled due to a paper leak. She left a note expressing fear about the re-examination.

A NEET aspirant in Nagpur died by suicide, leaving a note expressing fear and lack of confidence about retaking the medical entrance exam. The student stated they had no guarantee of performing well again.
An Air India flight bound for San Francisco returned to Delhi after nine hours in the air due to a malfunctioning Traffic Collision Avoidance System; the Boeing 777 aircraft had previously been grounded for six years.
A 35-year-old shoe seller from Solapur was arrested at Nagpur railway station for allegedly planting a low-intensity bomb at a Pune hospital in an attempt to extort money for medical treatment.

A student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Nagpur has died by suicide.

A family in Nagpur claims their baby was stillborn after a medic allegedly sat on the mother's chest to induce delivery, following a nine-hour wait after she was admitted with labor pain.

A court refused bail to SBL officials involved in the Nagpur blast case, citing major safety lapses.

Villages in Nagpur, India, are transforming abandoned government buildings into community libraries, providing access to books and fostering a reading culture.

Live explosives were discovered in a bag in Nagpur, India, leading authorities to barricade the area. Further details about the incident are awaited.

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has ruled that a wife cannot be held guilty of abetment to suicide if her husband dies by suicide due to marital differences.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended a procession in Nagpur

Notorious criminal Raja Ghouse, wanted in several cases, was arrested in Maharashtra's Nagpur district with the help of his live-in partner, a lawyer.

A man's drunken confession at a roadside eatery has brought to light an eight-month-old murder case in Nagpur.

The owner of SBL Energy is absconding following a blast in Nagpur, which has seen the death toll rise to 20.

Enraged over her four-year-old grandson spraying paint on her while playing, his grandmother allegedly poured boiling water on the child, resulting in scalding injuries, in Koradi area of Nagpur…

At least 10 explosives factories in Nagpur's Bazargaon area, including Solar Explosives Industries Ltd., have experienced frequent and deadly blasts, prompting demands for safety audits.

Nine directors of an explosives company have been arrested following a factory blast in Nagpur. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.

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The accident, which also left 18 injured, happened in Nagpur, about 800km from state capital Mumbai.

The Congress party criticized the government and NCERT over the inclusion of a controversial section in a textbook, with the Union Education Minister promising accountability and action against those involved.

Students at IIM Nagpur staged a rare boycott of mid-term exams to show solidarity with 40 fellow students who are facing disciplinary action.
The Maharashtra ATS has dismantled a radicalization network operating under the guise of a soccer club, conducting raids at 21 locations and identifying a Nagpur grocer as a key figure.