Ram Nath Kovind to be chief guest at RSS' Vijayadashmi event in Nagpur
Former President Ram Nath Kovind is slated to be the chief guest at an RSS event in Nagpur on October 2, 2025, commemorating the organization's centenary. The Vijayadashami Utsav will be held at Reshimbagh, with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing the gathering. As part of its centenary celebrations, the RSS has planned numerous programs, including Hindu Sammelans and symposiums, alongside a nationwide door-to-door outreach initiative.
Former President to Attend RSS Event as Chief Guest in Nagpur
SRINAGAR: Former president Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at an RSS event being held on October 2 at its headquarters in Nagpur to mark the hundred years of its foundation. The Vijayadashami Utsav, organised on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the founding of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be held []
Kovind To Be Chief Guest At RSS Vijayadashmi Event In Nagpur
New Delhi, Aug 22: Former president Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at an RSS event being held on October 2 at its headquarters in Nagpur to mark the hundred years of its foundation. The Vijayadashami Utsav, organised on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the founding of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be held on October 2, 2025, at 7:40 am at Reshimbagh, Nagpur, the RSS said in a statement. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will [] The post Kovind To Be Chief Guest At RSS Vijayadashmi Event In Nagpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Former President Kovind to be chief guest at RSS' annual Vijayadashami event on Oct 2
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will hold its annual Vijayadashami celebration on October 2, 2025. The event will take place at Reshimbagh, Nagpur. Former President Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will deliver the keynote address. The RSS chief addresses volunteers on Dussehra every year. This year's event marks the centenary celebration of the RSS founding.
Former President Ram Nath Kovind to be chief guest at RSS Vijayadashami event on October 2
The RSS said the event on October 2 will be held at Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur at 7.40 a.m. and will be addressed by its chief Mohan Bhagwat
FAIMA launches toll-free mental health helpline for doctors across India
The initiative, led by Maharashtra doctors Dr. Sajal Bansal from Nagpur and Dr. Akshay Dongardive, FAIMAs president from Mumbais Nair Hospital, involves 50 psychiatrists and offers free assistance 20 hours a day.
Nagpur University's BBA Students Get BCom Mark Sheets; Official Responds
Students who approached the exam section officials on Wednesday said they were shocked to find absent remarks against subjects they had written.
Psephologist Sanjay Kumar booked over Maharashtra election post
The District Election Officers (DEOs) of both Nagpur and Nashik confirmed that Kumar had shared misleading data about voter numbers for the 2024 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections, specifically for the Ramtek and Devlali constituencies
FIRs Against Psephologist Sanjay Kumar For Spreading Fake Info Over Maharashtra Polls
Professor Sanjay Kumar of Lokniti-CSDS faces FIRs in Nagpur and Nashik for allegedly spreading false info about Maharashtra elections.
Tea stall owner attempts self-immolation during anti-encroachment drive in Nagpur
NAGPUR: A tea stall owner allegedly tried to set himself on fire during an anti-encroachment drive on Nagpur Railway Station Road, an official said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday when a squad from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation was clearing hawkers between Jaistambh Square and Manas Square, he said. According to Sitabuldi police, a tea stall owner resisted eviction and tried to immolate himself. Constable Pankaj Ramteke acted swiftly and thwarted the self-harm bid, the official said. After a huge crowd gathered at the spot, the authorities suspended the drive temporarily, he added.
Madhya Pradesh: Rain-related mishaps claim five lives in 24 hours in Khandwa, Bhopal and Indore
BHOPAL: At least five lives were claimed in separate rain-related incidents across Madhya Pradesh as rains have once again begun intensifying after a short-lived lull. One youth drowned in the river Narmada in Khandwa district, and another in a canal in Bhopal in the last 24 hours. Three labourers, aged between 20 and 55 years were buried alive, while the fourth was one was critically wounded after an under-construction wall collapsed in Indore district on Monday afternoon. 23-year-old software engineer Ramkrishna Birla drowned while bathing with friends from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in the river Narmada at Omkareshwar in southwestern MPs Khandwa district on Sunday. When sustained rescue operations failed to show results, Birlas family had announced Rs 21,000 for the successful search of their son. After nearly 27 hours, multiple teams of divers and local residents found his body trapped in the deep waters at the same Ghat where he had drowned. In Bhopal, 27-year-old software engineer Krishna Singh reportedly died while bathing with friends in the Kajlikheda canal of Kolar area on Sunday evening. His body was recovered by rescue teams late on Sunday night. Currently working with a company in Nagpur, Singh couldnt come home for Raksha Bandhan, but as promised to his sister, he arrived in the MP capital for delayed Raksha Bandhan celebrations on August 15. He was scheduled to return to Nagpur on Monday, but the killer mishap claimed his life too soon. In Indore, on Monday afternoon, an under-construction wall collapsed amid heavy rains in Bijalpur (Rau) area, reportedly burying three labourers alive. The three deceased labourers, all hailing from Indore district, have been identified as Rameshwar (55), Gautam Rathore (25) and Titu (20). Another labourer identified as Sohan was injured in the same mishap.
The India Meteorological Department has issued weather alerts. Orange alert is for Amravati and Gadchiroli. Yellow alert is for Nagpur and other Vidarbha areas. Thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are expected. Amravati may witness heavy rainfall on August 18. Gadchiroli may see similar conditions on August 19. Weather activity is expected to reduce from August 21.
CJI Gavai launches Bombay HC's 4th bench in Kolhapur
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated the Bombay High Court's new circuit bench in Kolhapur district on Sunday, with Maharashtra's Chief Minister and Deputy CM in attendance. This fourth bench aims to alleviate the burden on litigants and lawyers who previously had to travel to Mumbai for hearings. The High Court also has benches in Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Goa.
CJI B.R. Gavai inaugurates Bombay High Court circuit Bench at Kolhapur
At present, apart from the principal bench in Mumbai, the HC has two more benches at Nagpur in Vidarbha region and Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) in Marathwada region. A third bench of the High Court sits in adjoining Goa
CJI Gavai inaugurates Bombay HC's 4th bench in Kolhapur
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Sunday inaugurated the Bombay High Courts new circuit bench in Kolhapur. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde attended the event. This is the courts fourth bench after Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Goa, set up to reduce travel for litigants from western Maharashtra and Konkan.
After 18 years, eight men linked to SIMI released citing lack of evidence
After serving 18 long years in jail, eight men finally tasted freedom after a Nagpur court in Maharashtra acquitted them on charges of holding meetings and distributing pamphlets linked to the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), citing no evidence. SIMI was designated a terrorist organisation by the Indian government in 2024 and has Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man rides 80km with wife's body strapped to bike
Amit Yadav, riding a motorcycle with his wife's body strapped to it, was chased by police for 80km on the Nagpur-Jabalpur highway. Gyarshi died after being thrown off the bike and run over by a truck. Amit, unable to find help, decided to transport her body home himself, panicking when pursued by authorities.
Rain, Silence, and 80 km of Heartbreak: Nagpur Mans Last Ride with Wife
Nagpur, Aug 14: In a heartrending scene on the rain-lashed NagpurJabalpur highway, a 36-year-old man rode 80 kilometres with his wifes lifeless body strapped to his motorcycle, after she was killed in a tragic road accident. Police said Amit Yadav and his wife, Gyarshi, were returning home near Nagpur when the accident occurred near Deolapar. [] The post Rain, Silence, and 80 km of Heartbreak: Nagpur Mans Last Ride with Wife appeared first on Northlines .
RSS hoists national flag at Sangh HQ in Nagpur
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) celebrated the 79th Independence Day on Friday by hoisting the national flag at its headquarters in Nagpur.
Congress alleges vote theft, holds candle march protest in Nagpur
High-Profile Sex Racket Busted In Nagpur: How Female Mastermind Trapped Young Women
Nagpur's Social Security Department busted a prostitution racket at Look Book by Inara Unisex Salon, rescuing two women and arresting owner Deepa Godde
MSEDCL achieves milestone of 1GW domestic rooftop solar capacity
MSEDCL has achieved 1 GW of domestic rooftop solar capacity in Maharashtra under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Over 2.5 lakh consumers have installed rooftop solar, supported by a Rs 1,870 crore subsidy. Nagpur leads in implementation, followed by Pune and Jalgaon, with consumers benefiting from subsidies and the ability to sell excess power.
Nagpur Zone Records Just 9 Organ Donations So Far This Year
Nagpurs Private Bus Ban Without Alternative Hubs to Hit Passengers Hard Before Festive Rush
Nagpurs Parsis: Small Number, Giant Legacy
Strict action on officials if stray dog menace persists: Bombay high court Nagpur bench
Over 3.24 Lakh Smart TOD Meters Installed in Nagpur, Wardha
I-T dept finds under-reporting of real estate transactions in Nagpur
Manipal Hospitals To Set Up 350-Bed Facility In Nagpur With An Investment Worth Rs 700 Crore
The Maharashtra government has promised to facilitate all permits, approvals and fiscal incentives necessary to complete this project in a time bound manner, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement.
Stray Dogs Attack Nagpur Girl While She Was Playing, Bite Her Hands, Legs
A four-year-old girl was left with bloody injuries in her legs and arms after a pack of stray dogs attacked her in Maharashtra's Nagpur.
Nagpur Gears Up for Ganeshotsav with Strict Rules & Eco-Friendly Drive
Nagpur: As Nagpur prepares to welcome Lord Ganesha from August 27, the citys police and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) have announced a series of strict guidelines to ensure that celebrations remain safe, peaceful, and environmentally responsible. The directives were finalised at a high-level coordination meeting held at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium, attended by Police [] The post Nagpur Gears Up for Ganeshotsav with Strict Rules & Eco-Friendly Drive appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
SC Halts Domestic Violence Case in Maharashtra Against US-Based Tech Professional
New Delhi: The Supreme Court bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti has stayed proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act pending before the JMFC Court in Maharashtra, filed by Pavitra against her husband Kaarthic. Advocate Surabhi (Godbole) Naidu, assisting Senior Counsel Huzefa A. Ahmadi, told the court in a Special Leave Petition that [] The post SC Halts Domestic Violence Case in Maharashtra Against US-Based Tech Professional appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Nagpur to Go Dark in Many Areas on Aug 13 Is Your Locality on the List?
Nagpur residents in multiple localities will experience scheduled power outages on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, due to ongoing maintenance work, relocation of underground cables, installation of new poles, and commissioning of new electrical equipment by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL). The works are being undertaken as part of road-widening, bridge renovation, and [] The post Nagpur to Go Dark in Many Areas on Aug 13 Is Your Locality on the List? appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Moving Car Catches Fire; Major Accident Averted Due to Drivers Alertness
Nagpur: A major mishap was narrowly avoided in Nagpur on Tuesday afternoon when a moving car suddenly caught fire at Omkar Nagar Square. The drivers quick thinking helped him escape unhurt just in time. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM when a Ford Figo car traveling through the area suddenly emitted smoke from the engine [] The post Moving Car Catches Fire; Major Accident Averted Due to Drivers Alertness appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Pick-up and drop points for private travel buses banned in Nagpur
Nagpur: In a bid to ease traffic congestion, curb pollution, and reduce accident risks, the Nagpur Traffic Police have announced a major restriction on private travel buses within city limits. From August 13 to September 12, 2025, private travel buses will not be allowed to park, pick up, or drop passengers on roads within the [] The post Pick-up and drop points for private travel buses banned in Nagpur appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Nagpur,: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Orange City Water (OCW) are continuously striving to provide safe, clean, and pure drinking water to the citizens of Nagpur. However, illegal tap connections have emerged as a major obstacle to this essential service. Even a single illegal tap connection can contaminate the water supply in an entire [] The post One Illegal Tap Connection Can Lead to Serious Health Risks Due to Water Contamination in the Entire Area appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
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Good news: Fadnavis Cabinet clears recruitment of 15,000 police personnel
Mumbai: After months of waiting, thousands of job seekers in Maharashtra finally have good news. On Tuesday, August 12, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Cabinet approved the recruitment of 15,000 police personnel. The decision brings relief to candidates who had been anxious as the process faced repeated delays in recent months. With the Cabinets nod, the [] The post Good news: Fadnavis Cabinet clears recruitment of 15,000 police personnel appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
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Nagpur Bhosale Dynasty Founder's Historic Sword Returns To Maharashtra After 200 Years
The sword belonged to Raghuji Bhosale, a fearless commander under Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, who gave him the title Senasahib Subha for his bravery and strategic skill
TRAGIC! Woman dies after her hair get stuck in cotton-processing machine in Nagpur
A 40-year-old woman died after her hair got stuck in a cotton-processing machine in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, police said.
Man ties wife's lifeless body to bike after speeding truck runs her over in Nagpur, VIDEO goes viral
In a tragic incident, a man tied his wifes lifeless body to his motorcycle and drove home after failing to get help following a fatal road accident on the NagpurJabalpur highway near Deolapar on Rakshabandhan. A video of the man riding with the ...
Man Ties Wifes Body to Bike After Fatal Crash in Nagpur; Video Sparks Outrage
With no help from passing vehicles, husband transported wifes body on motorcycle after highway accident.
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Man Carries Dead Wife On Bike After Cry For Help Goes Unnoticed In Nagpur
A 35-year-old man tied his wife's lifeless body to his bike after she was run over by a speeding truck in Nagpur and his cry for help went unnoticed by passersby.
Maharashtra now equipped with world's best system and technology to curb cybercrime: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra has implemented 'Garuda Drishti,' a social media monitoring system, to combat communal hatred and cybercrimes. Chief Minister Fadnavis highlighted its role in tracking offenders and preventing fraudulent activities. The Nagpur Police also returned 10 crore to cyber fraud victims, showcasing the system's effectiveness. 'Garuda Drishti' has analyzed thousands of posts, removing offensive content and preventing law-and-order issues.
CM Fadnavis accuses Pawar, Raut of making up stories about MH poll manipulation
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he was surprised that some leaders who are claiming they were approached by people offering help to influence polls never complained to police or the Election Commission. He accused these leaders of making up stories. On Saturday, NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar claimed two individuals had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Photos: PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat Express trains in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains here on Sunday. While the much-awaited BengaluruBelagavi Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Modi in person; the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi KatraAmritsar, and Ajni (Nagpur)Pune Vande Bharat services, were launched virtually. These trains will significantly enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Fadnavis thanks PM Modi for Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat train
NAGPUR, Aug 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching the Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat train, saying it will increase the connectivity of Vidarbha with Pune. It will be the longest distance train among all Vande Bharat trains in India till now, Fadnavis told reporters. The train will cover the distance of 881 km in 12 hours and will have stoppages at all major stations, which will will increase the connectivity of Vidarbha and [] The post Fadnavis thanks PM Modi for Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat train appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Not given sufficient funds, Bengaluru has been neglected': DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that Bengaluru has not received enough funds from the Centre and has been neglected. Shivakumar said that he would urge Prime Minister Modi to address the city's needs and take care of it as a national capital. Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar said, I will tell him what is required and to be given to Bengaluru... We have not been given sufficient funds. Bengaluru has been neglected. I would like to tell PM Modi that you have to take care of the city as a national capital... The MPs or MLAs of the BJP are only getting votes in the name of PM Modi or the party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru, Karnataka today, as part of his visit to the state. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Yellow line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations worth around Rs 7,160 crore. With the opening of this yellow line, the operational metro network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km, serving a large population in the region. PM Modi also flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains from Bengaluru. It includes trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune. These high-speed trains will significantly enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time and provide a world-class travel experience to the passengers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR Railway Station in Bengaluru. These included trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune.
Indias longest Vande Bharat among 3 new trains flagged off by PM Narendra Modi from Bengaluru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains from KSR Bengaluru, connecting Bengaluru to Belgavi, Ajni (Nagpur) to Pune, and Shree Mata Vaishnodevi Katra to Amritsar. The Belagavi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat will be the fastest on its route, completing the journey in 8 hours and 20 minutes.
Yellow line to finally cross finish line
BENGALURU: After eight years, Bengalurus much-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro, stretching 19.15 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, will finally be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 10 (Sunday). The fully elevated corridor with 16 stations will expand the Namma Metro network to 96 km, making it the second largest metro network in the country behind Delhi Metro (395 km, including NCR). The PM will also lay the foundation stone for Metro Phase 3, also called Orange Line. The line with 31 stations will span 44.65 km and will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore. Yellow Line, which faced several delays, particularly due to non-availability of trains, is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, particularly at the infamous Central Silk Board junction, and transform connectivity to Electronics City, one of Indias largest technology and industrial hubs. The line passes through a key tech corridor housing major companies, while improving access to residential areas, hospitals, educational institutions, and industrial clusters of South Bengaluru. It also offers interchanges with the Green Line at RV Road, the upcoming Pink Line at Jayadeva, and the Blue Line at Central Silk Board. The line will operate with three available trains at a frequency of 25 minutes, manufactured and supplied by the Titagarh Rail System. Equipped with a modern Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system, the Yellow Line is designed for fully-automated driverless operations (GoA-4). However, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) will begin services in semi-automated mode (GoA-2) with loco pilots in the beginning. The delay is due to pending integration of key systems, regulatory approvals, and staff training. Full automation will commence once GoA-4 software and safety validations are completed. PM TO launch VB from BENGAluru to Belagavi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Belagavi at KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station. According to the itinerary shared by the Chief Ministers Office, PM Modi will participate in three events during his nearly four-hour visit to Bengaluru. On landing at the HAL Airport at 10.30 am, the PM will travel by helicopter and road to the KSR Railway Station, where he will flag off Vande Bharat Express trains between KSR Bengaluru-Belagavi. He will also virtually flag off two more Vande Bharat Express trains between Amritsar-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katri, and Ajni (Nagpur)-Pune. Modi will then travel by road to RV Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station on the Yellow Line. Between 11.45 am and 12.50 pm, he will be flagging off the Yellow Line and take a Metro ride to Electronics City station. From there, Modi will travel to the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bengaluru, where at the institutes auditorium, he will be laying the foundation stone for Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 and officially inaugurating the Yellow Line. He will then travel by helicopter to HAL Airport and fly back to Delhi at 2.45 pm. E-CITY FLYOVER, HOSUR ROAD AMONG OTHERS TO BE SHUT Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) have advised commuters to avoid Hosur Road, one of the most congested traffic locations in the city, ahead of the prime ministers visit. The Electronics City Elevated Flyover, Hosur Road and other roads in Electronic City Phase 1 will be closed for nearly six hours to all types of vehicles. In addition, Marenahalli Main Road and other roads in Jayanagar will be closed for five hours. BTP also issued temporary parking restrictions on Marenahalli Main Road along with 4th and 18th Main Road. Traffic Restrictions Jayanagar Closed from 8.30 am to 12 pm Marenahalli Main Road: From Rajalakshmi Junction to Marenahalli 18th Main Road From Marenahalli East End Main Road Junction to Aravind Junction Electronics city Closed from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm From Silk Board towards Hosur via Electronic City Elevated Flyover and Hosur Road From Hosur towards Bluru city On roads in Electronic City Phase 1 such as Infosys Avenue, Velankani Road, and HP Avenue Road KSR railway station From 9 am to 1 pm All types of vehicles restricted from KSR Railway Platform No. 7 and 8 via Khode Underpass and from Khode Circle to Maharani Bridge, Shantala Junction towards Khode Junction, Mysore Bank towards Chalukya Circle, Kanakadasa Junction on Kalidasa Road towards Freedom Park, Mourya/Subbanna Junction towards Freedom Park and near Lalbagh Road E-city alternative routes Vehicles moving from Hosur Road towards Kanakapura Road, Mysore Road and Tumkur Road are advised to travel from Hosur Road Bommasandra Junction via Jigani Road to Bannerghatta Road to reach Nice Road. Vehicles moving from Kanakapura Road, Mysore Road and Tumkur Road towards Hosur should get off at Bannerghatta Junction, travel via Jigani Road to Bommasandra Junction and Hosur Road Vehicles travelling from Hosur Road towards Sarjapura Road, Varthur, Whitefield, Hosakote should travel from Chandapura Junction via Dommasandra Road to reach Sarjapura Road Vehicles travelling towards Hosur from HSR Layout, Koramangala, Bellandur, Whitefield and the city side will reach Chandapur via Sarjapura Road and proceed towards Hosur Alternative routes Jayanagar Vehicles coming from Rajalakshmi Junction on Marenahalli Main Road towards Jayadeva can take a left turn from Banashankari Bus Stand side via Sarakki Market Road / 9th Cross Road, proceed through IG Circle, RV Dental Junction and reach Jayadeva via 8th Main Road 9th Cross Road Junction. Vehicles can also reach Bannerghatta Road through Sarakki Junction via Outer Ring Road Vehicles coming from 4th Main Road heading towards Jayadeva can take a right turn at Rajalakshmi Junction, take left on Sarakki Main Road, proceed through IG Circle, RV Dental route, and reach Jayadeva/Bannerghatta Road via 8th Main 9th Cross Junction Vehicles coming from East End Circle heading towards Banashankari can take 29th Main Road, turn left on 28th Main Road, reach 8th Main 9th Cross Junction, take a right at Dalmia Junction, and continue through Outer Ring Road, turn right at Sarakki Junction, and proceed towards Kanakapura Road and Banashankari. KSR railway station LTP Road, Cottonpet Main Road, Mysore Road, Magadi Main Road, KG Road, Mysore Bank Junction, Sagar Junction Four Metro stations to shut for two hours Banglore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has announced that Lalbagh, South End Circle, Jayanagar and RV Road Metro stations will be closed from 10 am to 12 noon on Sunday, following a request from the Karnataka police. Train services on the Green Line will continue, but will not halt at these stations during the closure.
Nagpur: Several Workers Injured as Gate Under Construction Collapses
Investigation is underway to determine the cause, with initial reports suggesting vibrations from construction equipment may have triggered the collapse
17 injured as slab of under-construction temple gate collapses in Nagpur
Nagpur: At least 12 injured as under-construction temple gate collapses, NDRF team deployed
A portion of an under-construction structure collapsed during the construction of a gate located on the Khaparkheda to Koradi Temple route in Nagpur on Saturday. A few construction workers were feared trapped there. No casualties have been reported so far. Read on for more details.
Vande Bharat Count Touches 75 As Three New Routes Open On Sunday
The new routes are Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune
NAGPUR: Seventeen workers were injured, including three critically, after a slab of an under-construction gate of the Mahalaxmi Jagadamba Devasthan in Koradi in Nagpur collapsed on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place at 8pm, they said. Seventeen workers were injured, three of whom are critical. They have been hospitalised. Rescue operations were launched immediately by the police, fire brigade and those in the vicinity. NDRF personnel are also at the site. The operation is being monitored by District Collector Vipin Itankar and Deputy Commissioner of Police Niketan Kadam, an official said. The cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, he said, adding experts will be inspecting the site in some time.
Nagpur: 17 injured as gate at temple collapses
The incident took place between 8 pm and 8:15 pm on the Khaparkheda-Koradi route, where construction work was being carried out by contractors under the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA)
Approached with guarantee of 160 seats in MH polls: Sharad Pawar
Nagpur: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that ahead of last years Maharashtra Assembly elections, two individuals approached him with a guarantee to secure victory in 160 out of the 288 seats in the state. I was surprised. I ignored those two people. During that time, I had no suspicion about the Election Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Members Of Tibetan Outfit Tie Rakhi To RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat On Raksha Bandhan
NAGPUR, Aug 9: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with members of two Tibetan outfits at the Sanghs headquarters in Nagpur. Members of the Regional Tibetan Womens Association and Bharat Tibet Cooperation Forum tied a rakhi to Bhagwat, stated a release issued by the Vishva Samvad Kendra. It said that activists from the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti, the womens wing of the RSS, also tied a rakhi to the Sarsanghchalak. (AGENCIES) The post Members Of Tibetan Outfit Tie Rakhi To RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat On Raksha Bandhan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Election Commission should look into Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' presentation: Sharad Pawar
We will never align with a BJP-led alliance, said Sharad Pawar; addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Mr. Pawar admitted that the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more careful on vote theft before the elections in Maharashtra
ECI should look into Rahul Gandhis vote theft presentation: Sharad Pawar
NAGPUR, Aug 9: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhis presentation on vote theft was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra. We should have looked into it earlier and been careful, he said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has [] The post ECI should look into Rahul Gandhis vote theft presentation: Sharad Pawar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pawar backs Rahul Gandhis vote-theft analysis, says ECI should look into it
Nagpur: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhis presentation on vote theft was well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sharad Pawar asks EC to review Rahul's 'vote chori' claim, concedes MVA lacked caution before polls
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's presentation on vote theft had been well-researched and well-documented, and it is up to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to look into the matter. Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Pawar admitted that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi should have been more careful before the elections in Maharashtra. We should have looked into it earlier and been careful, he said. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as an institutionalised chori and claimed that the Election Commission was openly colluding with the BJP to carry out this heft with the objective of taking away the voting rights of the poor. Pawar said Gandhi had made his presentation with detailed proof. The ECI should look into it, he said. The veteran leader lamented that Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray's seating at a dinner meeting hosted by Rahul Gandhi has become an unnecessary controversy. There was a PowerPoint presentation. When we watch a movie on screen, we don't sit in front but at the back. Farooq Abdullah and I sat at the back. Similarly, Uddhav Thackeray and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah were also seated at the back to watch the presentation properly, he said. He further stated that the Opposition is yet to decide its stand on the Vice-Presidential election slated for September 9. Pawar also rejected speculations about his faction joining hands with the ruling NCP led by his nephew Ajit Pawar. We will never align with a BJP-led alliance, he asserted. 'Father's name dfojgaidf; house no. 0': Inside Rahul Gandhi's 'atom bomb proof' of vote rigging in Karnataka
Nagpur Man Robs 8 Liquor Shops After Losing Father To Alcohol Abuse
Man from Nagpur, targeted and stole from liquor shops to avenge his father's death from alcohol addiction. He was identified through CCTV footage and admitted to multiple thefts.
Angry Over Alcoholic Father's Death, Nagpur Man Robs 8 Liquor Shops
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World Will Consider Us Vishwaguru When: Mohan Bhagwat Emphasises To Develop Spirituality, Dharma
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BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for alleging poll fraud, accuses him of attacking Election Commission
NEW DELHI: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, came under fire on Friday from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after he alleged poll fraud against the Election Commission of India (ECI) . BJP leaders accused him of tarnishing the image of a constitutional institution. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan referred to Gandhi as a bayan-bahadur (a person who is brave in making baseless statements) and accused him of carrying out a systematic and deliberate attack on the ECI as part of what he described as a wider conspiracy against Indias constitutional bodies and the Constitution itself. In a post on X, Pradhan stated, The ideologically hollow Congress party is systematically attacking constitutional institutions. It cannot be ruled out that there is a larger conspiracy against India's democracy and Constitution behind this calculated deceit. Pradhan further criticised the Congress and the Gandhi family, saying, The Election Commission is good when the Congress wins and is biased when it is defeated. Rahul Gandhi needs to understand that his family's victory is not the definition of democracy. He also invoked the Emergency period, describing it as a dark chapter in the familys political legacy. Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of shielding Bangladeshi infiltrators by opposing SIR in Bihar Echoing similar sentiments, former Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad called Gandhis allegations irresponsible, saying such conduct would only further alienate voters from the Congress party. The voters will continue to reject the Congress for such 'irresponsible and shameless' character and conduct, he said. Prasad accused Gandhi of crossing all boundaries of propriety by branding the Election Commission a fraud. Gandhi had alleged a large-scale and well-planned criminal fraud being carried out across the country by the Election Commission and the ruling party. Joining the criticism, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed Gandhi's claims as bogus, alleging he was relying on misinformation from an unnamed NGO. BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra also described Rahul Gandhi's remarks as selective outrage, pointing out that he did not raise concerns when the Congress secured victories in Telangana, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh. Neither the Congress filed any petition in the court challenging the 2024 Maharashtra poll results if it felt there was some irregularity nor did Gandhi respond to the Election Commission's request to visit its office and discuss the matter, Patra remarked. Rahul Gandhi slams EC for asking affidavit under oath, says he has taken oath in Parliament At a press briefing, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav also condemned Gandhis language, calling it unbecoming of the Leader of the Opposition. He noted that Gandhi had warned ECI officials of consequences for their alleged involvement in assisting the BJP. Quoting official data, Yadav said the number of voters in state assembly elections held in November last year rose by over 40 lakh compared to the Lok Sabha polls held earlier in the year, contrary to Gandhis claim of a one crore increase. Citing constituencies such as Madha, Mohol, Nagpur West and Nagpur Northwon by the Congress and its alliesYadav noted an increase in voter numbers. He likened Gandhis actions to someone cutting the branch one is sitting on and accused him of using arrogant and threatening language against the Election Commission. Taking a dig at Gandhis media briefing on Thursday, Yadav said, If the Congress leader has real objections to the polling process, then he should file an affidavit on oath to the EC. Yadav further accused Congress leaders, particularly Rahul Gandhi, of repeatedly and deliberately trying to peddle lies to tarnish the poll body following his poll losses. He added, The Congress is trying to belittle our constitutional bodies in a systematic way for a family. He also accused Gandhi of adopting a strategy to speak and scoot away.
'Case of someone cutting branch he's sitting on': BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' charge
The BJP on Friday mocked Rahul Gandhi's disclosure to back his allegations of rigging in the Maharashtra assembly polls as a case of someone cutting the branch he is sitting on, and said the Congress and its allies won most of the their seats where the number of voters had increased. Union minister Bhupender Yadav accused Gandhi of using a language unbecoming of the Leader of Opposition, noting that he had warned officials of a constitutional body like the Election Commission of consequences for their alleged role in helping the ruling BJP. Citing the EC data, Yadav said the number of voters in the state assembly polls in November last year had increased by over 40 lakh compared to the Lok Sabha elections held earlier that year, and not by one crore as claimed by Gandhi. He said the Congress leader had prepared for a long time to make his case but the foundational logic of his allegation has turned to be incorrect. All this work was meant to serve lies, he claimed. His every claim should be discounted by 60 percent from now on, the BJP leader said. Naming a number of assembly constituencies like Madha, Mohol, Nagpur West and Nagpur North won by the Congress and its allies, he said the number of voters went up in these seats. Day after 'vote chori' charge, Rahul claims ECI, BJP colluding via SIR to 'institutionalise' theft Yadav said Gandhi had been claiming that the proof he will present will be like an atom bomb. It was like the case of someone cutting the branch one is sitting on, he said, accusing him of using an arrogant and threatening language against the EC. If the Congress leader has real objections to the polling process, then he should file an affidavit on oath to the EC, he added, in reference to Gandhi's presentation to the media on Thursday. He accused the Congress leader of repeatedly trying to peddle lies to tarnish the poll body following his poll losses. His modus operandi is to lie and run away, he said, claiming the Opposition's disruption of Parliament over the Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls in Bihar is aimed at running away from discussion. The Congress is trying to belittle our constitutional bodies in a systematic way for a family, he said, alleging that Gandhi had earlier demeaned the armed forces as well. He had to apologise to the Supreme Court for making wrong claims, the BJP leader added. He said institutions like the armed forces, Parliament or the Election Commission are autonomous and work independently, and any following the Constitution should not use threatening language against them, he said. Gandhi on Thursday cited an analysis of data from a Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka from the 2024 elections to make explosive claims of huge criminal fraud in polls perpetrated by the BJP through the Election Commission, and asserted that this was a crime against the Constitution. He has also been alleging that the Maharashtra polls were rigged to ensure the win for the BJP-led alliance. 'Father's name dfojgaidf; house no. 0': Inside Rahul Gandhi's 'atom bomb proof' of vote rigging in Karnataka
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Two men from West Bengal arrested with fake currency notes in Nagpur
NAGPUR: Two men from West Bengal have been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly possessing fake currency notes with a face value of more than Rs 1.21 lakh, police said on Thursday. The duo, Jaminarul Hussain Lokman Sheikh (27) and Azimtanu Sheikh (29), both from Malda district, was caught with 243 counterfeit notes in Rs 500 denomination (face value Rs 1,21,500) on late Wednesday night near a hospital under the Tehsil police station area, they said. The duo initially claimed they were job-seekers, but during a search, police discovered the fake notes hidden in a plastic bag. The men later told cops they had stolen a passenger's bag containing the notes while traveling on the Geetanjali Express from Howrah to Nagpur, the police said. They planned to return home after circulating the notes in Nagpur, they added. The two men were produced in a local court, which remanded them to five-day police custody.
Cop assault case: Former MLA Harshvardhan Jadhav gets one-year imprisonment
NAGPUR: A court here has sentenced former MLA Harshvardhan Raibhan Jadhav to one-year imprisonment in a 2014 case of assaulting a police officer. Additional District and Sessions Judge R J Rai pronounced the sentence on Wednesday. Jadhav, the son-in-law of BJP leader and former Union minister Raosaheb Danve, was accused of slapping a Nagpur police inspector. He formerly represented the Kannad constituency in the Maharashtra legislative assembly. He had been a member of the Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and Shiv Swarajya Paksha at various times. Jadhav had allegedly slapped inspector Parag Jadhav at a meeting held by then Shiv Sena (undivided) chief Uddhav Thackeray in a hotel in December 2014, Sonegaon police station officials earlier said. He was granted temporary bail in the past but failed to attend hearings, following which an arrest warrant was issued by a court. Jadhav appeared before the court of a judicial magistrate in February this year, following which he was arrested and remanded in judicial custody. He was, however, subsequently admitted to the state-run Mayo Hospital here after his health deteriorated, a police official earlier said. He was later released on bail. Public Prosecutor Charushila Paunikar proved the case against Jadhav. The court found Jadhav guilty under Indian Penal Code sections 353 (assault or use of criminal force on any person being a public servant) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from performing duty). He was sentenced to one-year imprisonment and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. If he fails to pay the fine, he will have to serve an additional three months in jail, as per the court order.
Four minor boys killed, two injured after truck hits them in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
GADCHIROLI: Four minor boys were killed and two others suffered injuries after a truck knocked them down in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Thursday morning, police said. The accident took place on Armori-Gadchiroli highway at around 5 am, they said. As per preliminary information, the six minors, in the age group of 12 to 16 years, were sitting on a roadside in Katli village, located 12 km from the district headquarters, when a truck hit them, a senior police official said. Four of them died and two others suffered injuries, he said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he was extremely pained by the unfortunate and tragic accident. Extremely pained by the unfortunate, tragic accident on the Armori - Gadchiroli highway in Gadchiroli District where 4 youth lost their life. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We stand with them in this tough moment of grief and loss. 2 youths have been Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 7, 2025 I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We stand with them in this tough moment of grief and loss, he said in a post on X. The two injured youth were receiving medical treatment at the Gadchiroli General Hospital, the CM said. Chopper arrangements are made to airlift them to Nagpur, he said. An ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased, and the State Government will bear all the expenses towards the medical treatment for the injured, Fadnavis said.
Lloyds Metals MD flies helicopter to save cop with heart attack in Gadchiroli
The Managing Director of Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd (LMEL) personally flew a helicopter to airlift a policeman suffering a heart attack from a remote location in Gadchiroli district to Nagpur, saving his life, a press release by LMEL said.
800 Cr Property Tax Evasion Uncovered at Hingna Sub-Registrar Office by Income Tax Department
Nagpur: In a major crackdown on high-value tax evasion, the Income Tax Departments Intelligence and Criminal Investigation (I&CI) Wing has unearthed a staggering 800 crore worth of unreported property transactions during a two-day survey at the Hingna Sub-Registrar Office (SRO). The investigation, carried out on July 22 and 23, revealed a new modus operandi involving [] The post 800 Cr Property Tax Evasion Uncovered at Hingna Sub-Registrar Office by Income Tax Department appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Indian economy contributes more to global growth than US: RBI Gov
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the Indian economy is contributing more to global growth than that of the US. He was speaking at the post-monetary policy press conference. When asked for his views on US President Donald J Trump calling Indian economy dead, Malhotra said: We have a very robust [] The post Indian economy contributes more to global growth than US: RBI Gov appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Nagpur News Today : AI-Powered Anganwadi, Water Supply Restored, Gold Rates & Horoscope
Your Daily Dose of Local Headlines, City Alerts, Achievements & Essentials Nagpur wakes up to a mix of civic developments, public concerns, and stories of pride and progress. From prolonged water cuts and rising civic demands to milestones in education and law enforcement updates, heres a quick look at whats making headlines in your city [] The post Nagpur News Today : AI-Powered Anganwadi, Water Supply Restored, Gold Rates & Horoscope appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
3 New Vande Bharat Chair CarsTo Launch This Week, Including Nagpur-Pune; Sleeper Variant Soon
The decision on the remaining two routes is still under consideration, a railway ministry official said. The tentative routes are Belgaum-Bengaluru and Katra-Amritsar
Commitment to dharm gives courage, upholds unity: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
NAGPUR: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that dharm is the truth and a sacred duty, and following it with responsibility helps maintain peace in society. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dharm Jagran Nyas office in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that the practice of dharm and commitment to it gives people the courage and determination to overcome crises. If your commitment to dharm is strong, you will never lose courage. Everyone has seen the film Chhaava (based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj). Not only renowned figures, but even ordinary people have sacrificed themselves for dharm, he said. Bhagwat emphasised that it is societys responsibility to ensure people do not stray from the path of dharm. The world needs dharm that embraces diversity, like Hinduism. Dharm teaches apnapan (oneness) and acceptance of differences. We may appear diverse, but at our core, we are the same, he said.
Dharm Is Truth, Its Practice Helps People Get Courage, Determination: Bhagwat
Nagpur, Aug 6: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said dharm is the truth and a pious work and following the path with responsibility will help to keep the society peaceful. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dharm Jagran Nyas office here, Bhagwat said the practice of dharm and being committed to it helps people to get courage and determination to find a way out in times of crisis. If your commitment to dharm is solid, you [] The post Dharm Is Truth, Its Practice Helps People Get Courage, Determination: Bhagwat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
MNS workers create chaos at Yes Bank Branch in Nagpur, assault staff over farmer's JCB auction
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers on Tuesday stormed a Yes Bank branch at Sadar in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, protesting the alleged unfair auction of a farmers JCB machine, a senior police official told UNI.
Raj Thackeray's Partymen Storm Nagpur Bank, Assault Employee
Workers o Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena created a ruckus at a bank in Nagpur, slapping a bank employee and blackening his face.
Did drunk Army officer's car hit 30 people? Indian Army refutes media reports
Indian Army has refuted the media reports claiming a drunk army officer rammed his car into 30 civilians in Nagpur.
Army Man Thrashed In Nagpur After 'Fight Over Parking', Car Thrown In Drain
An army officer was thrashed by four people last week, allegedly after he had a minor altercation with them over parking in Maharashtra's Nagpur.
'Misleading': Indian Army Refutes Reports On Nagpur Incident, Says No Civilians Injured
The Army also condemned medias portrayal of the incident, calling it sensationalist, and warned against attempts to tarnish reputation of the armed forces.
Shibu Soren and the soil-soaked struggle for self-rule
NEW DELHI: Shibu Soren was an avatar to the Santhals of the Chhotanagpur plateau of the undivided Bihar. They called him Dishom Guru the god of all 10 directions. In his younger days, his black locks, flowing beard and chiselled features mesmerised the tribals as much as they frustrated the Bihar Police, as he led a movement for tribal rights that saw a separate tribal state of Jharkhand carved from Bihar in his lifetime. At 81, Soren breathed his last in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital from kidney complications on Monday. Called Guruji by now, he became chief minister thrice, never able to complete a full term as politics or police cases disrupted his reign. He even went to Delhi as minister at the Centre, but as the years dragged on, and the health taking its toll, he hung up his boots and, succumbing to dynasty politics, handed over control of the party he co-founded, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), to his son, Hemant. The younger Soren is the current chief minister of a coalition with the Congress. Shibu Sorens legacy is inseparable from the struggle for tribal rights in undivided Bihar. A Santhal, he grew up in an oppressive environment where politicians, landlords and usurers milked tribals of their dignity and displaced them from their hereditary forest dwellings, reducing them to literal slavery. The angry young man decided to rebel and become the prophet of tribal identity. His target was the diku, an outsider in the tribal language. That could mean any of the many oppressors. His demand was for jal, jungle, zameen, water, forest, land, which the tribals considered their god-given resources. The movement he birthed thus arose from generations of exploitation, dispossession and deprivation of tribals he preferred adivasis till in the early 1970s it turned into a political struggle under the banner of the JMM. It was headquartered in the hundreds of tribal villages, the tribal councils deciding agitational agendas, the Santhali folk songs arousing political passions. Soren nurtured the movement across the land. He would move from village to village on foot. He had nothing he could call his own except the clothes and chappals he wore. The villagers fed him, listened to him, and obeyed him blindly. He would explain to them facts of life they felt but could not express. His transactions with world outside the tribe changed him and his needs He would identify the oppressorsthe landlord, his lathait, the usurer, the dirty loan accounts register that sealed the fates of lakhs of tribals, the police, the block and district level administrative officials. He would tell him how the development the government in Dilli planned never reached them and why. He would finally tell them they should be free to rule their land. The seeds were sown, and a movement was born. The JMM of his time was as much a political vehicle as it aspired for tribal self-rule and cultural survival. For the Bihar government, the demand for Jharkhand was a breakaway action by the tribals. For Soren, it was a reclamation of tribal homeland and identity. The 1980s and 1990s saw a string of agitations and protests Soren organised throughout Chhotanagpur, mobilising thousands of tribals to undertake strikes and blockades. He went to jail many a time. His absences only added to his mystique. The tribals began to place his photos next to their forest deities. They would not leave his side till he allowed them to touch his feet and smear the mud from his footprints on their foreheads. His transactions with the world outside the tribe changed him, his attire, his food and his needs. He learnt a smattering of English phrases as well. But some things remained at the core his soft, mellow voice, his magnetic stare, the arresting baritone and beyond all, his tribal identity. At heart, he was always that small Santhali from Nemra in Bihars Ramgarh.
