A 20-day-old baby was kidnapped from his home in Gondia, shocking the entire district. Police suspect a woman based on initial clues and CCTV leads. A massive search operation is underway to trace the infant.
The daughter of DIG Krishnakant Pandey, a postgraduate medical student at AIIMS, Nagpur, was found dead by hanging in her apartment. The 25-year-old was pursuing her studies in dermatology and lived with a friend. Police have registered the case as an unnatural death and are investigating the reasons behind the tragic incident, amid growing concern over student stress at medical institutions.
Oxygen cylinder blast rocks ambulance — a dramatic fire engulfed a vehicle at a repair workshop in Mundipar, leaving the entire neighbourhood shaken. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the incident has triggered concerns and investigation under police supervision.
Despite the fourth extension for fitting high-security registration plates (HSRP) nearing its deadline, in Gondia district more than half of the vehicles still remain without the mandated plates. With vehicle owners slow to respond, officials now face the critical question: When will the deadline actually be enforced?
“Bungalows at Ravi Bhavan can be used year-round, with repair work undertaken as required,” says Superintendent Engineer Janardan Bhanuse, confirming that the ministerial residences are not just for the legislative session but remain functional throughout the year. Detailed renovation is underway for three specific bungalows (nos. 9, 18 and 29) whose roofs and tiles required complete replacement, and work continues in phases as needed to keep the aged estate—now around 75 years old—in operational condition.
“Crores of rupees spent in vain as the traffic signal system in Bhandara city has remained non-operational for four years, raising serious questions about negligence and accountability in municipal infrastructure management.”
A devastating train collision near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh has left families in anguish as they struggled for information. Amid the chaos, a tuberculosis-free campaign helpline was inexplicably promoted—deepening frustration among victims’ relatives. As relief efforts continue, questions are now being raised about priorities and accountability.
Farmers in Akola district were expecting relief payouts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) after heavy crop losses, but what landed in their bank accounts were paltry sums — just Rs. 3, Rs. 5 and Rs. 21.85. The meagre compensation has sparked anger and accusations of mockery among the victims of severe drought and hail damage, raising serious questions about the scheme’s implementation and the credibility of government assurances.
“Horrific bus crash: On the Hyderabad-Bangalore highway a luxury sleeper bus heading from Hyderabad to Bengaluru was struck by a bike in the early hours of the morning. In the ensuing fire and chaos, 11 passengers lost their lives and dozens were injured. They were returning after celebrating Diwali. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events that led to the tragedy.”
Gold prices in Maharashtra took a noteworthy tumble today, as 22-karat gold in Mumbai dropped to around Rs 1,14,650 per 10 grams and 24-karat gold slipped to approximately Rs 1,25,080 per 10 grams, offering a rare buying window for consumers. Silver also softened, settling near Rs 1,59,000 per kilogram. With festive season demand expected to pick up, this price dip could be the chance many have been waiting for.
