Drug mafias are increasingly using railways to smuggle contraband across states, with ganja coming from Odisha and fake liquor from MP and Chhattisgarh reaching Maharashtra and beyond. Authorities have seized drugs and counterfeit alcohol worth lakhs, but the scale of the smuggling network remains large and sophisticated, prompting calls for stronger action.
A shocking incident in Nagpur came to light where a 12-year-old boy was regularly chained and padlocked by his own parents before they left for work. The boy was found terrified and injured from months of restraints. Local residents alerted Child Helpline 1098, prompting immediate action by the child protection team. Authorities have registered a case against the parents under the Juvenile Justice Act, and the boy is now in safe custody receiving medical care and counseling.
A heartbreaking incident in Gadchiroli has exposed the grim reality of rural healthcare. A nine-month pregnant woman was forced to walk nearly six kilometers due to the unavailability of an ambulance. Tragically, the baby died on the way, followed by the mother’s death shortly after, raising serious questions about healthcare access in remote areas.
Nagpur and large parts of central India are expected to remain trapped under persistent cold waves in January, with nighttime temperatures predicted to stay below monthly averages. The India Meteorological Department forecasts potential cold waves one to two times during January, while rain chances may be low in the first month but could increase through March in parts of central India and Uttar Pradesh. This shift indicates a continuation of December’s harsh winter conditions without immediate relief.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has launched a strict enforcement drive targeting those who litter in public places. In a single day, action was taken against 44 individuals for offenses like littering, spitting, public urination, and using banned plastic bags, resulting in fines totaling ₹27,600. The crackdown included penalties for vendors and establishments violating sanitation rules, reflecting the civic body’s push for cleaner public spaces.
The decision to shift the NNTR headquarters from Sakoli to Gondia has sparked political unrest in Sakoli. Local leaders allege that the move is a deliberate attempt to reduce Sakoli’s political importance, while party leaders claim it is a strategic and administrative decision. The issue has now become a major point of debate ahead of upcoming elections.
A major kidney trafficking racket based out of Trichy, Tamil Nadu, reportedly charged up to ₹80 lakh for each organ while paying donors a fraction of that amount. Two reputed doctors have come under suspicion, with one arrested and another absconding. The pan-India investigation uncovered hundreds of illegal transplants involving brokers, agents, and hospitals, with millions of rupees amassed. Police efforts continue to trace all accomplices and expose the full breadth of the network.
Chandrapur district, known worldwide for the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, has become the top hotspot in India for human-wildlife conflict in 2025. In the span of a year, 47 people lost their lives due to attacks by wild animals, alongside the deaths of 12 tigers and 5 leopards. Escalating encounters between humans and wildlife, driven by expanding settlements near forests and insufficient preventive measures, have made Chandrapur a grim example of the urgent need for stronger conflict mitigation strategies.
A shocking murder case from Gadchiroli has surfaced where a wife, along with her lover, allegedly killed her husband in a pre-planned conspiracy. Initially portrayed as a natural death, the crime was exposed when police found drops of blood at the scene, leading to a full investigation that revealed betrayal, an illicit affair, and a cold-blooded murder.
Students and parents in Gondia staged a sit-in protest demanding the removal of a school principal over alleged misappropriation of PM SHRI scheme funds. Protesters have called for an immediate inquiry, claiming that funds meant for infrastructure and educational development were not properly utilized. The issue has sparked widespread concern within the education department.
