Vidarbha: Rs 227 Cr Private Loans, Minuscule for Farming
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.
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 grants interim relief to Anil Ambani, stays actions by three banks over declaring RCom accounts fraudulent, citing illegal forensic report. Details inside.
A CBI court in Ghaziabad sentenced Ravi Kumar Garg to jail in a bank fraud case. He pleaded guilty, repaid part of the loan, and avoided further imprisonment. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is set to significantly enhance bilateral trade, boost MSME exports, and strengthen India's energy security. Discover the key benefits and economic impact.
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.
Mahisagar district on high alert after 299 jaundice cases in December. Two suspected deaths reported. Contaminated water identified as likely cause. Read for details and safety measures.
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!
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.
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.
A Bank of Baroda clerk in Jamshedpur's Zakirnagar branch was arrested for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh from a customer locker. Police used CCTV footage to crack the case. Read the full details.
In a first, Baroda Bar Association will stream real-time voter data on Dec 19 polls to nudge supporters. Aiming to surpass 70% turnout with tech innovation.
Baroda Bar Association introduces real-time voting display to nudge members. Aims to surpass 70% turnout in December 19 polls using custom software. Read more.
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.
Vidarbha Industries Association reveals a 20% electricity tariff hike in Maharashtra, contradicting CM Devendra Fadnavis's assurance of stable rates for five years. Industry warns of economic strain.
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated 12 rail-road projects worth Rs 609 crore, including Nagpur's Lakadganj flyover, to ease traffic and boost safety in Vidarbha. Read more.