On the Samruddhi Mahamarg (also called Samruddhi Highway) near Nagpur/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, thousands of Diwali-bound travellers were trapped in massive traffic jams stretching kilometres; to add fuel (literally) to the problem, several petrol pumps ran dry due to the rush.

A seaplane project in the Nagpur region has gained traction — if it goes ahead, it could significantly boost regional connectivity.

Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) via its Fire Department issued a Diwali safety advisory , in view of rising fire incidents and the high risk during festival lighting, crackers etc.

In Gadchiroli district, 61 Maoists surrendered , including a key figure named Sonu Bhupathi — authorities say this is linked to pressure built up since 2018 arrests of urban Maoist leaders.

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