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MIT-WPU launches India’sfirst private universitybattery research centre

IN A significant step toward advancing sustainable energy solutions, MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a state-of-the-art battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion)andsodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies. This pioneering initiative,establishedforthe first time by a private state university, is aligned with national missionssuchasAtmanirbharBharat and Make in India, aiming to contribute meaningfully to India’s energy independence...

Rotary Dist. 3030 holds orientation programme for outbound students

THE orientation programme for 12 selected outbound students from Rotary Dist. 3030 was conducted on June 15 at Hotel Tuli International, Nagpur. The orientation programme was attended by parents along with the students who are selected and are going in this programme. This year 12 students from Dist. 3030 will go to USA, Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, and Belgium for 10 months or full academic year on this programme. During day long orientation programme Rotarian and professional speakers guided ..

IIM Nagpur, YASHADA sign MoU

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur and Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aimed at advancing executive education and capacity building for officers of Zilla Parishads and Panchayati Raj, says a press release. Dr Bhimaraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur, expressed enthusiasm over the new collaboration. Dr Mallinath Kalshetty, IAS (Retd.), Director of ..

Bhonsala Institute holds seminar for civil services aspirants

A SUCCESSFUL seminar on ‘Career in Indian Civil Services’ was conducted by Bhonsala Institute at Hotel Centre Point, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur recently. On the occasion, Rahul Dixit, Secretary CHME Society, informed that Bhonsala Institute is a unit of CHME Society which runs Bhonsala Military School and Bhonsala Sainik School. He highlighted the journey of CHME Society, its rich heritage and legacy...

VIALEW to hold session June 18

The Lady Entrepreneurs’ Wing of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIALEW) will conduct a session on “Mastering the Sales Funnel” on June 18 from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm at VIA Auditorium, Udyog Bhawan, Civil Lines. Expert speaker, Sanjay Singh, Founder of Strategic Concepts (I) Pvt Ltd, Nagpur will guide the participants. For details Contact VIA : 0712-2561211 or Project Director, Manisha Bawankar (7387002535)...

Proposed Chikhli Kirana Market project gets NIT nod

The much-awaited shifting the existing grocery market located in the narrow lanes of Itwari and Maskasath to a state-of-the-art facility at mouza Chikhli (Deo) in East Nagpur will soon be a reality as the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has recently sanctioned the proposal. The Nagpur Itwari Kirana Merchants Association, the body of 665 merchants building the project, is now preparing to float tender for the Rs 250-300 crore project. Harish Krishnani, Convenor of the Chikhli Market Committee of the ..

VPA all set to start new batch of CA Foundation for Science students

VPA, one of the pioneer institutions for CA, CS, XI and XII Commerce Coaching for last 29 years, is all set to start new batch of CA Foundation for January 2026. In the recently declared result of CA Foundation January 2025 examination conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the passing percentage of VPA students was 54 per cent as compared to all India average of 21.52 per cent. This kind of results could be achieved only because of the hard work of students and the unmatched ..

MSME holds blood donation camp

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Nagpur Division, in association with MIDC Industries Association (MIA) and the GSK Blood Center organised a blood donation and health check-up camp in the premises of MIA, Hingna Industrial Area, on Saturday. The camp was facilitated by Dr. Ashish Khandelwal and Dr. Shweta Khandelwal, who ensured smooth and safe conduct of the blood donation process. Prominent dignitaries present at the event included MIA President P Mohan, Executive President ..

Dreams become reality when we break them down into achievable steps: Saboo

Addressing the group of entrepreneurs at a session organised by the Vidarbha Management Association (VMA) at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines on Sunday, Vinod Saboo, Director of Saboo Plastics Pvt. Ltd., said that dreams become reality when we break them down into achievable steps. He was guiding the participating members of the VMA on the topic “Big Dreams, Less Capital’ what to do?” Saboo emphasized that starting with a clear roadmap helps in achieving dreams within a set time frame. Speaking to budding ..

2nd edition of Lokmat Global Economic Convention in London on August 18

  Business Reporter : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the upcoming Lokmat Global Economic Convention, scheduled to be held in London on August 18, will play a vital role in creating an environment conducive to realisin..

US firms contribute 33 pc of total office demand in India’s top 7 cities in 2022-24: JLL

  US companies have rented 64.5 million square feet of office space during 2022-24 across India's seven major cities, contributing over one-third of the total leasing of workspaces, according to JLL India. Real estate consultant JLL India data s..

A K Gandhi TVS unveils New Jupiter 125 Dual Tone Variant at Yashwant Stadium

  Business Reporter : A K Gandhi TVS, authorized dealer for TVS Motor Company, launched the all-new TVS Jupiter 125 Dual Tone Variant on Saturday at a grand event held at its showroom in Yashwant Stadium, Dhantoli, Nagpur. The event marked..

New Altroz Premium launched at Jaika Motors

  Business Reporter : Jaika Motors Pvt Ltd, Central India’s leading dealership for the past 70 years, on Saturday launched the all new Altroz Premium. Jaika’s valued customers Sumit Batra, Ashwin Bagul, and Ravindra Chitrivin un..

Allen Nagpur’s Umaid bags all India rank 21 in NEET-UG 2025

   Business Reporter : The result of the country’s biggest medical entrance exam, National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (NEET) UG 2025 has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the students of Allen Career Insti..

Karan Kothari Business Park to be launched today

   Business Reporter : Nagpur is set to witness a major milestone in its commercial growth journey with the grand launch of Karan Kothari Business Park, Central India’s first commercial greenfield project. The much-anticipated la..

Job postings in India rebounds 8.9 pc in May after 8 consecutive monthly declines: Report

  Indian job postings rebounded by 8.9 per cent in May after witnessing eight consecutive monthly declines, and the rate of job creation continues to outpace other countries driven by the nation’s transition towards more formal econom..

Govt school in Kamptee receives Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Justice Excellence award

  Business Reporter : The Government Residential School for Scheduled Caste and Nav-Buddhist students in Varegaon in Kamptee, has been conferred with the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Justice Excellence Award. The award was presented at a ce..

Spacewood unveils designer bedroom furniture collection

   Business Reporter : Spacewood, a leader in innovative and stylish home furniture solutions, unveiled its latest designer bedroom furniture collection, combining timeless design, premium craftsmanship, and modern functionality to hel..

Girisons Bombay Dyeing offers up to 50% discount

   Business Reporter : Girisons, the largest bed and bath showroom in the city, is offering up to 50 per cent discount under its monsoon sale. The showroom offers all the major brands under one roof- brands such as Bombay Dyeing, Tride..

Gold prices make history, touch Rs 1 lakh/10 grams

  Business Reporter : Gold and silver prices are continuing their stellar run-up due uncertainty in world markets, US tariff war and rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear sites. The gold..

Dr Rahul Karad honoured with Global Business & Intercultural Peace Award

Dr Rahul Vishwanath Karad, Executive President of MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, has been conferred the prestigious 2025 Global Business & Intercultural Peace Award at the IRF Builders Forum & Roger Williams IRF Awards in Washington, D.C, USA. This global recognition was presented in acknowledgment of MIT World Peace University’s visionary leadership in advancing global peace through education, by fostering a curriculum that harmonizes science and spirituality to create compassionate ..

Shat Ayu College offers wide range of courses including B. Sc in Data Science & AI

The students of Vidarbha are doing exceptionally well in all the sectors of engineering, management and information technology, said Dr Sumukh Mishra, a renowned educationist and of the city and owner of Shat Ayu College of Professional Studies located Near Hingna T-Point, Ring Road. According to Mishra many of the students go to other cities like Pune for their higher studies. Thus, Shat Ayu College has now affiliated to Pune based university Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune so that the students ..

‘Appetite for global cinema growing in India’

From horror lovers to rom-com and anime enthusiasts, India’s filmgoers have diverse tastes and PVR Inox Ltd wants to be the go-to destination for global cinema across formats and genres, says Aamer Bijli, the company’s lead strategist for marketing and innovation. The company is making a major strategic push in bringing international cinema to Indian audiences, starting with the premiere of the upcoming action thriller “Ballerina”, headlined by Hollywood star Ana de Armas. In the next one year, PVR ..

RSS chief visits SSBL

Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Mohan Bhagwat recently visited the Shikshak Sahakari Bank Ltd (SSBL), a leading cooperative bank in Maharashtra. During his visit, Bhagwat interacted with the directors and officials of the bank, seeking information about the bank’s achievements. Former Vice President and Senior Director of the bank Anil Mule; Director Vivek Jugade, Advocate Vinayak Rajkarne, Ranjeet Shriramwar, and CEO Alpesh Kumar Joshi welcomed Bhagwat with a shawl and bouquet...

Corporate India’s hiring outlook steady for July-Sept qtr: Report

CORPORATE India has a steady hiring outlook for the next three months, driven by strong growth in the private services sector and hopes of economic benefits stemming from shifts in global trade dynamics, a report said on Tuesday. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, employers reported a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 42 per cent -- the second highest outlook globally and emerging as a key player in the global employment landscape. The NEO is calculated by subtracting the ..

‘Vaidu Sammelan – 2025’ organised by TATR receives good response from traditional healers

A special event, “Vaidu Sammelan – 2025,” was jointly organized by the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) on Monday 2025 at Priyadarshini Hall in Chandrapur. The programme was inaugurated by Dr Ashok Janabai Ramaji Uike, Minister for Tribal Development, Government of Maharashtra, and Guardian Minister of Chandrapur district. Distinguished guests present on the occasion included Namdev Kirsan, Member of Parliament, Chimur-Gadchiroli; Kishore Jorgewar, MLA, and Karan Devtale, MLA. Other notable attendees ..

Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s NDS acts tough against violators

Acting tough against violators, the Nuisance Detection Squad (NDS) of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has once again registered cases against shopkeepers and traders. The NDS squad has taken action against 40 cases of public nuisance, including littering, spitting, and using banned plastic bags on Tuesday and imposed a total fine of 44,500 on them. The squad registered 21 cases of littering against shopkeepers and collected fine of Rs 8,400 for littering on roads, footpaths, and open spaces...

VED completes 30 years of service

Vidarbha Economic Development Council (VED) marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 30th anniversary during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. The occasion was a moment of pride and reflection, commemorating three decades of unwavering commitment to the economic development of the Vidarbha region. To commemorate this landmark event, VED Council — led by President Rina Sinha, Vice-President Pankaj Mahajan, Secretary-General Ashish Sharma, Treasurer Varun Vijaywargi, ..

Vajra E-Scooters showroom at Itwari inaugurated

THE Vajra E-Scooters showroom located at Teen Nal Chowk, Itwari, Nagpur was inaugurated in a grand ceremony. The red ribbon was ceremoniously untied by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, adding prestige and honour to the occasion. The event was graced by chief guest, Anshul Gupta, Managing (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OPG Future Mobility. Other distinguished guests included Dayashanker Tiwari, Ravindra Paigwar, Amol Thakre, Mahesh Zade ..

GHRCEM, Nagpur holds 2-day international conference

G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, has conducted an international conference on Advance Communication, Energy & Big Data (ICACEBD-25), recently. The primary objective of ICACEBD-25 was to foster the advancement of cutting-edge research in the fields of Advance Communication, Energy, and Big Data. Over 673 papers were received from Jordan, China, Australia, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Norway and various parts of the country. In the inaugural speech, Dr Vivek Kapur, Director GHRIET and ..

T.I.M.E. Nagpur (UG) bags national award at annual T.I.M.E. conference

T.I.M.E. Nagpur (UG), the premier centre for undergraduate entrance preparation in Vidarbha, has been honoured with the National Award for Service Excellence, the highest student enrollment-to-college conversion ratio, and unparalleled student satisfaction at the annual T.I.M.E. conference held in Hyderabad, recently this year. Outshining 186 T.I.M.E. centres across 90 cities in India, the Nagpur UG centre was recognized for its outstanding commitment to student success in programs such as IPM (IIMs), ..

Solar Federation urges Govt to extend transmission charge waiver

THE National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has urged the Government to protect the viability of numerous renewable energy projects facing risks from delays beyond the control of developers, according to a person familiar with the matter. In the letter to the advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, the federation urged that the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) charges waiver be extended to projects getting commissioned by June 2026 and meeting a specific criterion relating to connectivity ..

NHAI plans to launch public InvIT to increase overall investor base

STATE-OWNED NHAI on Monday said it plans to launch a public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) to increase the overall investor base. Further, NHAI said public InvIT will also cater to retail investors, thereby providing access to infrastructure assets. NHAI had launched a private InvIT and monetised over 2,300 km of highways. An InvIT is a pooled investment vehicle that raises funds from investors by issuing units. Specifically, NHAI said it aims to offer three Toll-Operate-Transfer (ToT) bundles ..

Local supplies dwindle, vegetable prices jump two-fold

Most housewives were enjoying the low prices of vegetables from the past one month will feel unhappy to know that vegetable prices are fly-high these days. The vegetable prices which were at very low levels during the past month have suddenly jumped two-fold. In the past week, the supply of local vegetables has significantly dropped. More than 75 per cent of the local vegetables have got exhausted resulting in vegetable prices to rise. The vegetable prices have jumped two-fold compared to a month ..

India poised to benefit from FTAs: RAI CEO

INDIA has emerged as a “great place” to use the advantages accruing from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), a senior retail industry official said as he highlighted the success of Make in India programme. “We are among the most attractive markets, with a growing young population that makes us one of the world’s largest consumer markets with insatiable demand for the best in the world,” said Retailers Association of India (RAI) CEO Kumar Rajagopalan at an event here. FTAs will also give Indians access to ..

Mohandas Pai flags lack of domestic capital for Indian startups, calls for policy overhaul

INDIAN startups are being held back by a lack of adequate domestic investment due to restrictive regulations of the Government, according to industry veteran and Aarin Capital Chairman Mohandas Pai, who called for policy reforms and R&D investments to strengthen the ecosystem. Despite India being the world’s third-largest startup hub, Pai cautioned that the country risks falling behind in global innovation unless these challenges are addressed. “We have 1,65,000 registered startups, 22,000 are funded. ..

Rokde Jewellers concludes first jewellery expo at First City, MIHAN

ROKDE Jewellers, a name synonymous with trust, tradition, and timeless elegance, has successful completed its first-ever jewellery exhibition at a residential township – First City, MIHAN, Nagpur. The two-day exhibition was conducted on June 7 and 8, witnessed an overwhelming response from the residents and guests of First City. The event was inaugurated on June 7 at the club house and featured a curated showcase of Rokde’s finest gold, diamond, and traditional jewellery collections under the banner ..

Renowned Pune Ayurvedic doctor to offer free guidance clinic today

    Business Reporter :   Residents of Nagpur will have an opportunity this Sunday to consult one of Maharashtra’s most experienced Ayurvedic physicians without leaving the city. Dr Manoj Manikchand Kote, MD (Ayurveda) — who..

Luxury Branded Garment Sale at Chitnavis Centre to end today

  Business Reporter :   A Luxury Branded Garment Sale and exhibition is receiving an overwhelming response from the Nagpurians underway at Chitnavis Centre, Temple Road, Civil Lines, near Hislop College, Nagpur. The sale cum exhibition is attr..

VIA delegation visits V R Jamdar Siemens Centre of Excellence–Industry 4.0

VIDARBHA Industries Association (VIA) recently, organised an exclusive visit for its members to explore the cutting-edge research and innovation facilities at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), SA Road, Ambazari, Nagpur. Prof. Yashwant Katpatal, Dean (Research and Consultancy) welcomed the VIA delegation and in his welcome address informed about the V R Jamdar Siemens Center of Excellence – Industry 4.0 and digitalization. He said these centers operate with a primary focus on creating ..

R C Plasto holds cleanliness drive on World Environment Day

ON The occasion of World Environment Day, R C Plasto Tanks and Pipes Pvt Ltd conducted a grand cleanliness drive in collaboration with Maharashtra Industries Association (MIA), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), and Gram Panchayat Sonegaon Nipani. The event took place in front of Plasto Unit-2, MIDC Wadi-Hingna Road, Nagpur, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens, employees, and environmental enthusiasts. The programme began with participants cleaning plastic waste from the ..

MIA’s tree plantation drive receives huge response on World Environment Day

ON THE occasion of World Environment Day, the MIDC Industries Association (MIA), Hingna, organised a large-scale tree plantation and cleanliness drive that received a huge response from industry members, environmental authorities, and local bodies. The programme was aligned with this year’s theme announced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) ‘Plastic Pollution-Free World’ which holds significant relevance for industrial clusters like MIDC Hingna. The day began with a tree plantation ..

Rokde Jewellers extends ‘Bada Hai Toh Sundar Hai’ offer on massive response

In response to an overwhelming customer turnout and incredible enthusiasm, Rokde Jewellers, one of Vidarbha’s most trusted and iconic jewellery brands, has announced the extension of its highly acclaimed seasonal campaign – ‘Bada Hai Toh Sundar Hai’...

Various tours by Swastik Tours

SWASTIK Tours and Travels, Shankar Nagar, Nagpur has arranged various overseas and domestic tours in the coming tourism season. Thailand tour is scheduled for July 11 with 3 nights in Pattaya and 2 nights in Bangkok. Mauritius tour with 5 nights 6 days stay is planned for July 18. All majour sight seeing is covered in this tour...

Red FM’s ‘Geet Ramayan’ musical event today

RED FM 93.5 will be organising a special musical event for the Nagpurians ‘Geet Ramayan’ by singer Rishikesh Ranade at 6.30 pm at Sai Sabhagruha, Shankar Nagar, behind Wockhardt Hospital on June 6, 2025. Music composer Anand Maste, singer Amar Kulkarni and other artists will be performing in the programme. The organisers of the event have appealed to the people to take benefit of the musical programme and attend in large numbers. For further details, interested may contact (Mobile No: 9552556832, ..

New Hero Passion Plus launched at Kusumgar Hero

KUSUMGAR Hero, one of the oldest and largest two-wheeler dealer in Central India has launched a new model of 97.2 cc Hero Passion Plus with 5 year warranty and price at Rs 80,471 (ex-showroom). Now with projector LED headlamps, Hero Passion Plus ‘Stylish Forever’ offers more stylish and bold ride, exciting powerful features such as digi analog metre, iconic design, stylish graphics, USB mobile charging port, plush and comfortable seat, I3S, side stand indicator, stylish front visior, silver rim tapes ..

Municipal Commissioner Dr Abhijeet Chaudhari unveils ‘Prithvi’ sculpture

NAGPUR Municipal Corporation (NMC) and UCN Cable Network have jointly erected a ‘Prithvi’ sculpture based on the concept of the threat posed to the earth by plastic near Mahesh Chowk, Traffic Park. Interestingly, this sculpture has been made from ‘discarded plastic bottles’. This bottle-shaped sculpture shows that citizens need to be careful of the threat posed to the earth by plastic...

Shree Balaji Garments welcomes grand rally on World Bicycle Day

ON THE occasion of World Bicycle Day, a grand bicycle rally was organised by Vikas Thackeray Fans Club on June 3, 2025. All the cyclists participating in this rally were provided with attractive T-shirts, snacks and cold drinks by Shree Balaji Garments. The rally started from Lokmat Chowk in the morning, was inaugurated by MLA Vikas Thackeray by showing the green flag. As many as 300 cyclists participated enthusiastically in this rally, which reached Shatabdi Chowk. The premises were filled with slogans ..

Only 8 pc GCCs advanced significantly across innovation, market advantage and efficiency, says BCG report

Only 8 pc GCCs advanced significantly across innovation, market advantage and efficiency, says BCG report..

Modern dog shelter to be built in Wathoda with Rs 6.89 cr budget

Modern dog shelter to be built in Wathoda with Rs 6.89 cr budget..