Rs 100 Stamp Paper Gets Moneylender Licence in Vidarbha
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
Private money lenders in Vidarbha lent over Rs 227 crore in 2025, but a mere Rs 21,000 went to farming. Explore the debt crisis and its link to farmer suicides. Read the full investigation.
Bengal pulled off a record chase of 383 vs Vidarbha in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025. Dhruv Shorey's 136 in vain as Shahbaz Ahmed, Abhimanyu Easwaran star. Read the full match report.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench reprimands NHAI official for incorrect information in PIL about stalled Nagpur-Katol highway, demands explanation by Jan 13, 2026. Read the full report.
A Congress MP publicly advocates for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to assume a major party position, calling it 'inevitable.' Get the latest on the internal leadership debate.
RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the state-of-the-art Pt Deendayal Chandrapur Cancer Hospital, a ₹280 crore facility aimed at providing accessible, affordable cancer care in Vidarbha region.
Maharashtra MIDC appoints a nodal committee to oversee the ₹1,492 crore PM MITRA Textile Park's second phase in Amravati, targeting 2 lakh jobs. Read the full story.
Maharashtra Congress claims victory in 41 municipal council president posts and 1006 councillor seats, positioning itself as the principal opposition. Read the full regional breakdown.
BJP emerges as the single largest party in Maharashtra's municipal council polls, doubling its 2017 tally. Congress checks BJP's advance in Vidarbha. Results set stage for crucial municipal corporation elections.
Congress secures decisive victory in Chandrapur municipal polls, winning 7 of 10 council president posts. The results mark a significant erosion of BJP's urban bastion in eastern Vidarbha. Read the full analysis.
Dr. Mohan Bhagwat inaugurates the advanced Pandit Deendayal Chandrapur Cancer Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility promises comprehensive cancer care for thousands in eastern Vidarbha. Read more about this transformative healthcare project.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge clarifies that leadership issues in Karnataka are local, urging state leaders to resolve disputes internally. Read the full story.
The deferred second phase of municipal elections across Vidarbha concluded largely peacefully. Voter turnout varied across districts, with minor glitches and one clash reported. Results today will shape local political fortunes.
Maharashtra plans a Rajasthan-like law to control exorbitant fees of private coaching centres. Minister Pankaj Bhoyar warns they are undermining formal school education. Details inside.
Vidarbha's Under-16 team staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Uttar Pradesh by four wickets in the Vijay Merchant Trophy. Malhar Dhurad's unbeaten 74 guided the chase. Read the full match report.
Nagpur and Gondia shiver as Vidarbha's mercury plunges. Residents adapt to the seasonal chill with cosy routines. Get the latest weather forecast and local insights here.
The Jai Vidarbha Party announces it will contest elections in Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, and Chandrapur municipal corporations, linking local governance to the long-standing demand for a separate Vidarbha state. Read more.
Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar exposes a shocking illegal moneylender network in Vidarbha & Marathwada, forcing debt-ridden farmers to sell kidneys. Read the full investigation details.
Pune, Nashik, and Vidarbha shiver as temperatures plunge below normal. IMD data reveals the season's lowest readings. Independent forecaster warns of colder weekend ahead. Read for full details.
Uttar Pradesh secured a 35-run first-innings lead against Vidarbha in the U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy. However, Vidarbha's fightback has set up an intriguing final day in Kanpur. Follow the live action!
Congress Nagpur ticket interviews turn controversial as three former corporators are barred, sparking speculation of denied tickets and internal conflict. Read the full details.
Rishika Shrivastava's brilliant 6-wicket haul dismantled Vidarbha, setting up Chhattisgarh's 7-wicket win in the Women's U19 One Day Trophy 2025. Read the full match report.
Congress expels former MLA Mohammed Moquim for public dissent. His letter highlights party's decline in Odisha, leadership failures, and a disconnect with grassroots workers. Read the full analysis.
AAP emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana's zila parishad polls but faced stiff competition from Congress & SAD in panchayat samitis. Key wins and setbacks analyzed.
Congress celebrates a strong second-place finish in Ludhiana's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections, outperforming AAP in several rural blocks. Full analysis of the results and what they mean for Punjab politics.
Vidarbha's bowlers restrict Uttar Pradesh to 207 on Day 1 of the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 match in Kanpur. Vidarbha ends the day at 52/2 after an early wobble. Read the full match report.
Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.
Nagpur residents face severe LPG cylinder shortages with 8-15 day delivery delays. The crisis stems from a new govt VTS tracking mandate for tankers. Details inside.
Congress workers staged a major protest in Lucknow against ED raids in the National Herald case. Police detained several protesters as tensions escalated. Get the latest updates here.