Nagpur
City in Maharashtra, India
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Nagpur is the winter capital and third-largest city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is called the heart of India because of its central geographical location. It is the largest and most populated city in central India. Also known as the "Orange City", Nagpur is the 13th largest city in India by population. According to an Oxford's Economics report, Nagpur is projected to be the fifth fastest growing city in the world from 2019 to 2035 with an average growth of 8.41%. It has been proposed as one of the Smart Cities in Maharashtra and is one of the top ten cities in India in Smart City Project execution.
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House of Nagpur riots accused to be demolished todayIndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Rioters will pay for damages ... will use bulldozers if needed': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Nagpur violenceMaharashtra CM Fadnavis reviewed the communal violence in Nagpur due to the Aurangzeb tomb row. He emphasized that rioters would bear the costs of damages, with assets sold if necessary. The unrest..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will not be spared': Ajit Pawar threatens those intimidating Muslims after Nagpur violenceMaharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has warned against attempts to intimidate the Muslim community or create communal discord, asserting they will face serious consequences. Speaking at an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Nagpur Violence: 10 minors among fresh arrests by police; total 105 heldPolice in Nagpur have arrested 105 individuals, including 10 minors, after violence erupted due to rumors about the burning of a sacred 'chadar'. Special teams have been formed to identify more..IndiaTimes - Published | |
250-strong 'troll army' fanned Nagpur flames, claim policeIndiaTimes - Published | |
Row Over Aurangzeb's tomb: What does FIR say about Nagpur violence?According to the First Information Report (FIR), a man accused of taking part in the Nagpur violence allegedly touched an on-duty woman police officer inappropriately. It started with a Row Over..DNA - Published | |
Bollywood film blamed for violent riots in India Chhaava, a 2025 Bollywood action film based on Hindu warrior Sambhaji who fought against the Muslim Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, has been blamed for inciting riots in the city of Nagpur.Sky News - Published | |
'Glorifying invaders act of treason': UP CM Yogi Adityanath amid Aurangzeb rowUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath labelled endorsing invaders like Aurangzeb as treason, emphasizing respect for India's cultural heritage. His remarks follow the controversy over the Mughal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Row over Aurangzeb's grave: What did this MUSLIM cleric say on alleged molestation of policewoman during Nagpur violence?Nagpur police registered an FIR on the alleged molestation of policewoman, with the FIR saying that a mob attempted to disrobe her and shouted insulting slogans.DNA - Published | We will catch you, even in your graves: CM Devendra Fadnavis to Nagpur riotersIndiaTimes - Published |
'Mastermind' of Nagpur unrest, 8 saffron activists among 78 heldIndiaTimes - Published | Nagpur violence: Opposition slams government over 'intelligence failure' as CM calls riots 'pre-planned'IndiaTimes - Published |
Will be 'dug out from graves' to face law: Fadnavis warns Nagpur riotersIndiaTimes - Published | Nagpur violence: Police arrest eight VHP, Bajrang Dal workers after surrenderEight VHP and Bajrang Dal workers surrendered to Kotwali police in connection with recent violence in Nagpur. Clashes erupted over protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nagpur Riots: What did RSS say on Aurangzeb? How may it impact VHP? Politics over 300-year-old GRAVE deconstructedThe RSS stand has come at a time when tensions are high after violence broke out in Nagpur over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb and various rumours connected to it.DNA - Published | 'No type of violence good for society': RSS on Nagpur riots, says 'Aurangzeb not relevant today'The RSS has distanced itself from the controversy over demands to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. Recent violent clashes between groups resulted in curfews being imposed. Maharashtra CM..IndiaTimes - Published |
Faheem Khan, mastermind of Nagpur violence, arrested; granted police custody till...Local politician Faheem Khan, prime accused in the Nagpur violence case, has been arrested.DNA - Published | Nagpur violence: Accused touched female cop inappropriately, FIR revealsA reported Nagpur violence incident involved an accused inappropriately touching a woman police official during a clash. Provoked by the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, the unrest led to vandalism and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nagpur violence pre-planned; anger against Aurangzeb coming out after B'wood film: CM FadnavisUnrest erupted in Nagpur following protests for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in violence. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis termed it pre-planned, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused..IndiaTimes - Published | Uddhav slams Fadnavis, claims BJP inciting riotsOpposition MVA criticised Maharashtra government over Nagpur violence, with Uddhav Thackeray questioning CM Fadnavis's actions and MPCC chief Sapkal clarifying his comments about Fadnavis. Uddhav..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 critical, 30% Nagpur under curfew, 50 heldA curfew was imposed in 30% of Nagpur following clashes sparked by protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Over 50 arrests were made, six FIRs filed, and significant police presence..IndiaTimes - Published | Not Nagpur, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb is located in THIS lesser-known city of MaharashtraAurangzeb, one of the most controversial figures in Indian history, died in Ahmednagar (officially Ahilyanagar) -- a city in the west-central part of Maharashtra, some 130 kilometers from his place of..DNA - Published |
Nagpur violence: 'Chhaava' film reignited people's emotions, attacks seems 'premeditated,' says Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attributed recent violence in Nagpur to heightened emotions from the Chhaava movie, which depicts Maratha history. Violence erupted after protests against Aurangzeb's..IndiaTimes - Published | Aurangzeb tomb row: Nagpur on edge amid violent clashes; oppn targets Maharashtra govt; top developmentsViolence erupted in Nagpur following a right-wing protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. The unrest escalated after rumors of a religious book burning, leading to arson, stone-pelting, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aurangzeb tomb tension: Arson, stone-pelting in Nagpur, 50 arrestedIndiaTimes - Published | 4 injured as violence erupts in Nagpur amid Aurangzeb tomb row; CM Fadnavis appeals for calmLate on Monday (March 17), a violent clash broke out between two groups in Nagpur, Maharashtra, just hours after the right-wing organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) held a protest calling for the..DNA - Published |
Aurangzeb tomb tension: Arson, stone-pelting in Nagpur, 50 arrested; Fadnavis, Gadkari urge Nagpur residents not to believe rumoursViolent clashes in central Nagpur left dozens wounded as protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb escalated. Police and firemen were injured, vehicles torched, and arrests of rioters made...IndiaTimes - Published | Nagpur violence under control, Section 144 imposed: Police Commissioner Ravinder SingalThe violent clashes erupted in Nagpur's Mahal area, where a mob of nearly 1,000 people engaged in large-scale stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson, injuring several police personnel and damaging..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ahead of BJP president poll, PM Modi to meet Mohan BhagwatPM Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will share the stage in Nagpur on March 30, marking their first public appearance together since the Ram Mandir consecration. The event comes amid..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Failure of home department’: Opposition slams Maharashtra govt over Nagpur clashesOpposition parties in Maharashtra have criticized the state government for failing to maintain law and order after violence erupted in Nagpur. They accuse the administration and ministers of inciting..IndiaTimes - Published |
Section 144 imposed, politicians call for peace after violence erupts in Nagpur: Top developmentsIndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Violent clashes erupt in Nagpur, vehicles torched; cops deployedViolent clashes erupted in Nagpur's Mahal area, with vandalism and arson reported Monday night. Vehicles were set ablaze and stone pelting caused panic among residents. Police intervened to control the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Stalin terms NEP ‘destructive plan of Nagpur’, vows DMK will never accept itTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has condemned the National Education Policy (NEP), labeling it a 'destructive plan of Nagpur.' At a welfare meeting in Chengalpattu, Stalin criticized the policy for..IndiaTimes - Published | Chef of Nagpur 5-star arrested for flashing women on roadA 30-year-old chef from a five-star hotel in Nagpur was arrested for flashing women on Wardha Road, sparking public outrage after a video of the incident went viral. The chef, who frequently filmed..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Missed suspect in Saif attack by a whisker at Nagpur: Railway policeAn SECR RPF team detained Akash Kannaujiya, a suspect in the attack on Saif Ali Khan, from the LTT-Shalimar Jnaneswari Express at Durg railway station. Kannaujiya reportedly intruded into Saif's Bandra..IndiaTimes - Published | Breaking off relationship or refusing to marry not abetment of suicide: HCThe Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has cleared Vaibhav Mawale of charges of abetment of suicide following his ex-partner's death by suicide. The court found no proximate connection between his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Red alert as bird flu kills 3 tigers, leopard at Nagpur rescue hubThree tigers and a young leopard died from highly pathogenic avian flu H5N1 at Gorewada Rescue Centre, Nagpur. This marks the first significant wildlife loss to the virus in captivity in India...IndiaTimes - Published | High court flags 'grave lapses' in 60+ lawsuits, orders rape case retrialThe Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench ordered a retrial in a rape case, citing non-compliance with Section 309 CrPC, which mandates day-to-day trials. Noting delays and lapses, the court emphasized the..IndiaTimes - Published |
260 Canada colleges involved in trafficking: EDThree years after a Gujarati family froze to death attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border, an ED probe uncovers an international human trafficking syndicate involving Canadian colleges..IndiaTimes - Published | 10 months on, cops lay hands on gangster at 'Pushpa 2' screeningNotorious gangster Vishal Meshram, wanted for two murders and drug peddling, was dramatically apprehended during a midnight screening of 'Pushpa 2' in Nagpur. Police, after a 10-month pursuit, tracked..IndiaTimes - Published |
Uddhav Thackeray calls on Devendra Fadnavis, seeks Bharat Ratna for Veer SavarkarIn Nagpur, Uddhav Thackeray questioned the BJP's inaction on awarding Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar. He urged a focus on development issues over historical debates. Thackeray congratulated CM Fadnavis..IndiaTimes - Published | In Fadnavis cabinet expansion, mix of old and new, 19 berths for BJPMaharashtra's cabinet expanded with 39 ministers sworn in by Governor PC Radhakrishnan in Nagpur. BJP secured 19 berths, Shinde's Shiv Sena 11, and Ajit Pawar's NCP 9. This Nagpur ceremony, a rare..IndiaTimes - Published |
Devendra Fadnavis cabinet takes oath in Nagpur - Meet the new Maharashtra ministersThe Maharashtra Cabinet was sworn in on Sunday in Nagpur, a rare event since 1991. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, saw ministers take oath. Portfolio..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Construct temple of EVMs in front of RSS headquarters': Sanjay Raut's advice for new Maharashtra governmentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Maharashtra government's decision to hold its cabinet expansion in Nagpur, suggesting a temple for EVMs be built. He also expressed concern over the..IndiaTimes - Published |
