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.
Nagpur Police intensifies security for Jan 15 NMC polls, placing over 5,000 criminals under surveillance. CP Singal directs preventive actions to ensure free and fair elections. Read more.
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.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election process begins after 3-year administrator rule. 1,992 nomination forms collected on first day. Read about the political buzz and key zones.
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.
Residents of Pisoli, Undri, Mohammadwadi & NIBM Road in Pune demand water, roads & sewage before PMC elections. Read their charter of demands.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis hails BJP's performance in local body polls, attributing success to collective effort and a development-focused campaign. Key wins noted in Nagpur, Mumbai.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases prabhag-wise polling booth list for 2025 civic elections. 24.83 lakh voters to cast votes at 3,004 booths. Key battlegrounds identified. Read more.
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.
With less than a month for PMC elections, aspirants across parties are finalizing manifestos focusing on water, health, and traffic. Read how they plan to connect with Pune's voters.
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.
The Aam Aadmi Party announces its ambitious plan to contest 227 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra civic body elections, marking a major expansion of its political footprint beyond Delhi and Punjab.
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.
Residents of Pune's Ward 11 present a manifesto to election candidates, demanding action on encroachments, noise pollution, and better public transport. Read their key civic demands.
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.
Political parties in Nashik are in a frenzy as the NMC elections approach. Voting is on Jan 15 for 122 seats across 31 wards. BJP and NCP lead candidate interviews. Get the latest updates.