Nagpur Headlines: Major Civic & Political Updates Today
Stay ahead with the latest from Nagpur! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 16, 2025.
Stay ahead with the latest from Nagpur! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 16, 2025.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches ₹150 crore cement concrete projects for Zero Mile & Central Avenue in Nagpur, promising durable roads, modern footpaths, and cycle tracks for a future-proof city.
Nagpur faces a surge in 'digital arrest' cyber frauds, with 14 cases and Rs 6 crore lost. Police recover Rs 65 lakh, arrest 6. Learn how to stay safe from virtual extortion.
As Nagpur gears up for civic body elections, the political landscape is dominated by BJP and Congress, with BSP playing a crucial vote-share role. Get the inside story on alliances, strategies, and key predictions from party leaders.
The two-day Marathi Film Festival in Nagpur concluded successfully, featuring acclaimed films and seminars on challenges like OTT impact and theatre availability. Read more.
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
The 12th International Film Festival of Kerala faces major disruptions as 19 films, including classics, are cancelled due to missing censor exemption certificates. Read the full story.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a massive development roadmap for Nagpur, including a new agriculture college, airport flyover, and city-wide upgrades. Read the full plan here.
The 12th Nagpur Wine & Food Festival concluded successfully, highlighting local wines, workshops, and a growing culture of mindful appreciation. Discover the region's spirited new tradition.
Nagpur's 12th Wine & Food Festival showcased homegrown Vidarbha wines, including tribal Mahua wine from Gadchiroli, blending culture, music, and flavour. Discover the region's growing wine footprint.
ICAI launches a ₹34 crore green building in Nagpur to train future CAs. President Nanda says India needs 30-35 lakh CAs by 2047. Read about Project Vanijya's record.
The acclaimed Marathi poetry show 'Akshar Akshar Tuzech Aahe' held its first Nagpur performance at Sai Sabhagruh, captivating a full house. Discover how the quartet blended verse and music into an emotional journey.
Dr. Ambedkar Airport in Nagpur saw over a dozen IndiGo cancellations on Saturday, disrupting travel to major metros and causing airfares to hit Rs 22,000. Passengers faced chaos as the aviation crisis entered day four.
Hundreds of passengers stranded in Nagpur after IndiGo flight cancellations turned to private sleeper buses for travel to Mumbai, Bengaluru. Operators provided last-minute service at normal rates.
Nagpur airport faces major disruption as IndiGo cancels 20 flights on Day 3 of the aviation crisis. Passengers stranded, fares skyrocket. Full details inside.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation intensifies its road asphalting drive, targeting 53km by year-end. 10km across four zones already completed. Details on zones, progress, and daily output inside.
One side of Nagpur's crucial Lohapul underpass near Cotton Market reopened Friday, relieving daily commuters after a complete shutdown for railway expansion work. Read about the impact and official statements.
Nagpur district attracts massive Rs 1 lakh crore industrial investments in a year, with another Rs 78,000 crore in pipeline. Major job creation expected from projects by JSW, Avaada, Pernod Ricard & others. Read more.
At the Red Sea Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared the sweet story behind her daughter Aaradhya's red carpet appearances and discussed career choices with Dakota Johnson. Read more.
Nagpur's air connectivity crippled as IndiGo cancels 11 flights, grounding nearly half its fleet. Passengers stranded, fares on other airlines hit Rs 50,000. Read the full story of the travel chaos.
Nagpur's premier wine festival is back on Dec 6-7 at Chitnavis Centre. Explore wines from 10 Maharashtra wineries, including local Terranoir & tribal Mahua wine. Live music, food pairings & more!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzled at the Red Sea Film Festival, opening up about candid Cannes moments with daughter Aaradhya and celebrating women's strength. Read her full interview here.
The Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF) 2026 will run from January 29 to February 6. Kannada and Karnataka dialect films from 2025 are eligible. Apply now!
A newly installed height barrier at Nagpur's Shaheed Gowari Flyover was destroyed by a speeding truck, marking the fifth such incident. The PWD expresses frustration as public money worth lakhs is wasted. Read more.
Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke submitted a memorandum to the municipal commissioner against OCW's inflated water bills, demanding immediate correction and transparency.
Teachers' associations in Nagpur call for a strike on Friday over salary, pension, and regularization issues. The state government warns of disciplinary action. Details inside.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns at the Red Sea Film Festival 2025, sharing her life philosophy and celebrating women's inherent strength. Read her powerful insights here.
The Academy of Fine Arts, the sole Bengali selection at the 20th Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival, received an overwhelming response, with packed halls and emotional audience reactions proving cinema's universal power.
Nagpur's Bombay High Court Bar Association elections see intense competition for key posts. Four candidates vie for President as new 'One Bar One Vote' rule and women's reservation reshape the contest. Get the full candidate list.
A 12-year-old girl and her brother died after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle in Nagpur. Their grandfather was seriously injured. The driver has been arrested.