The Latest Breaking News from NAGPUR

Electric poles on road: Irked residents perform ‘last rites’ of PWD

NAGPUR: In a unique protest, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and residents of Zingabai Takli on Tuesday performed the ‘funeral rites’ of the public works department (PWD) for not removing electric poles from the middle of the road, which is causing frequent road accidents. Following the agitation, the PWD assured…

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Maharashtra: Minister Bachchu Kadu gets 2 months rigorous imprisonment for ‘hiding’ info in poll affidavit

NAGPUR: In a jolt to minister of state for education Bachchu Kadu, a judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) court at Chandur Bazar in Amravati district on Friday awarded him two months rigorous imprisonment (RI). Kadu was accused of concealing information in his 2014 assembly election affidavit about owning a flat…

The Times of India · Feb 11, 2022

Covid cases see marginal dip, 14 deaths reported in region

NAGPUR: The 11 districts of Vidarbha region together reported 4,040 new Covid cases on Thursday — 34 less than that on Wednesday. But the recovery count also came down to 5,221. There were 14 Covid deaths in the day.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2022

‘The day citizens make environment their main issue, every corporator will be forced to toe that line’

NAGPUR: Mayor Dayashankar Tiwari responds to points raised by TOI Debate panellists about civic issues and shares his vision for the city.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2022

Arjun scales a new high, moves 49 places up to be India no. 4

NAGPUR: Three months after he checked in as the world's youngest blitz master in the elite 2700 Elo club, Arjun Erigaisi scaled a new high in the classical format of chess by becoming country's best junior master and India No 4 in the Open category on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Feb 3, 2022

Malvika moves 6 places up to become world no. 61 in women's singles badminton rankings

NAGPUR: A bronze medal finish in the Odisha Open gave Malvika Bansod a new high in the latest world badminton rankings announced on Tuesday. The 20-year-old moved six places up and is now ranked 61st among the women's singles shuttlers in the world.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2022

AIIMS-Nagpur doctors successfully remove tumour from 18-month-old girl

NAGPUR: A rare tumour of adrenal gland was detected and treated successfully in an 18-month-old girl at AIIMS. The baby is from a tribal village near Gadchiroli.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2022

Raunak roars in Russia, wins Tiger Cup blitz gold and rapid bronze

NAGPUR: Raunak Sadhwani scored 10.5 points of the possible 12 to register a thrilling win in the Tiger Cup blitz chess championship which concluded in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2022

Unnati Hooda stuns unwell Malvika Bansod to avenge Hyderabad Open semifinal loss

NAGPUR: Unnati Hooda took sweet revenge for her Hyderabad Open semifinal defeat as an unwell Malvika Bansod bowed out in the last four stage of the Odisha Open at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2022

Malvika powers through to semis, overcomes Tanya challenge in gruelling 58-minute battle

NAGPUR: Malvika Bansod kept her cool in the crunch moments to survive a late surge from Bengaluru's Tanya Hemanth and seal her place in the semifinals of the Odisha Open at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Friday.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2022