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Pradip Maitra

Pradip Maitra

Pradip has been a journalist for over two decades. He covers the RSS , politics, farmer suicides, issues in the Maoist belt of central India and wildlife. He is based in Nagpur.

Articles by Pradip Maitra

4 women mauled to death by tigress in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur

A tigress in Sarsika Tiger Reserve in Alwar (ANI FILE/Representative Image)

Updated on May 22, 2026 16:59 IST

As tariffs bite, farms, mills diverge on import duty cut

The Centre has announced an MSP of between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7,710 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8,110 per quintal of cotton and touts it as among the highest raises in the floor price of a Kharif crop. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 27, 2025 20:32 IST

Nitin Gadkari warns against ego in power, sparks leadership jibes

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says power, wealth, knowledge, or beauty often lead to arrogance.

Updated on Jul 13, 2025 01:12 IST

‘Nagpur doctor, 52, killed wife, staged murder to look like robbery gone wrong’

The victim, Dr Archana Rahule was the senior assistant professor in the physiotherapy department at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur. (Getty Images)

Updated on Apr 14, 2025 10:50 IST

Fadnavis announces judicial probe, transfers SP; Munde’s aide booked under MCOCA

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 02:25 IST

Assault on Marathi family in Kalyan sparks outrage in legislature, accused held

Kalyan,india-December 20 2024 : Pic: In the YogiDham area of Kalyan, a shocking incident occurred where Akhilesh Shukla, an official working with MTDC, allegedly led a group of 10 to 15 goons in a deadly assault on a Marathi family. In protest against this attack, banners have been put up across the Yogi Dham area, and local Marathi residents held a march with hundreds of participants under the Azmera Heights building. The protesters have warned that if the assailant is not arrested, the traders' associations in the Yogi Dham area will observe a shutdown. Meanwhile, the Kalyan Khadakpada police have registered cross-complaints related to the incident. Senior Police Inspector Ambarnath Waghmode of Khadakpada Police Station has stated that appropriate action has been taken. Pic.On Friday .in India on 20 2024 - Story By Atik Sir (Photo by Pramod Tambe)

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 02:56 IST

Ramtek, a crucial Maharashtra SC seat, witness to intriguing three-way contest

Ramtek, a crucial Maharashtra SC constituency, is witness to an intriguing three-way contest

Updated on Apr 18, 2024 03:39 IST

‘Will save democracy’: Cong on foundation day

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a gathering during the party's “Hain Taiyaar Hum” rally in Nagpur on Thursday. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 28, 2023 19:26 IST

10 labourers killed in blast at Solar Industries in Maharashtra’s Nagpur

Solar Industries at Bazargaon in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district (Twitter Photo)

Updated on Dec 17, 2023 12:09 IST

Govt seeks nod for ₹55,520-crore supplementary budget

HT Image

Updated on Dec 8, 2023 02:14 IST

Winter session eve: Govt concessions for Adani’s Dharavi project spark war of words

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar during a press conference ahead of the Winter session of Maharashtra Assembly, in Nagpur, Wednesday. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 7, 2023 02:48 IST

Nitin Gadkari’s speech hints at his political unhappiness

Speaking at Dr Mohan Dharia Nation Building Award ceremony held in Nagpur, Nitin Gadkari said there is a lot of scope for experiments in areas such as water conservation, climate change and use of waste land. “I like to do them and sometimes do them forcefully. I have already told people it’s enough now; vote for me if you agree and don’t if you think otherwise,” he said. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 27, 2023 19:09 IST

Politics over loudspeakers in mosques is wrong, says union minister Athawale

Minister of social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale said muslims had been using loudspeakers for azaan for years. (Satish Bate/HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 19, 2022 14:52 IST

RSS Nagpur HQ on alert after terrorist admits to conducting recce, say police

The alert was sounded after the recent arrest in Kashmir of a terrorist , who, during interrogation, spoke of some members of the group conducting a reconnaissance of some buildings in Nagpur. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 7, 2022 18:29 IST

Top Maoist Teltumbde killed in Saturday’s op

Nearly 100 Maoists rained bullets at the commandos when the gun battle broke out around 6.30am on Saturday

Updated on Nov 14, 2021 19:00 IST

Policemen gun down 26 Maoists in Maharashtra

Medical staff treat injured police personnel at Orange City Hospital. At least 26 naxals were killed in an encounter with police in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. Four police personnel were also seriously injured in the action and were taken to for treatment, in Nagpur.

Updated on Nov 13, 2021 23:09 IST

After fresh violence, curfew imposed, internet suspended in Amravati

Amravati’s acting commissioner of police Sandip Patil said essential services would be exempted during the curfew. Patil was prompted to announce the indefinite curfew after a fresh spell of violence rocked the city on Saturday afternoon when several shops were set afire in Rajapeth and Namuna areas and crowds damaged public and private properties. (HT )

Updated on Nov 13, 2021 22:08 IST

‘Be ready for all possibilities:’ RSS chief Bhagwat on Taliban talks

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (PTI)

Updated on Oct 15, 2021 21:18 IST

Activist writes to ED, I-T dept for probe into RSS funding

Senior RSS functionary Arvind Kukde said the organisation would respond whenever it receives any summons. (Representational photo/HT)

Updated on Sep 29, 2021 21:22 IST

4 of farmers’ family killed near Nagpur in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Police said prima facie, enmity appeared to be the motive behind the brutal murder of the farmers’ family. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Sep 21, 2021 10:00 IST

Khairlanji episode: Caste divide cemented by brutality from 15 years ago

Khairlanji episode: Caste divide cemented by brutality from 15 years ago. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 15, 2021 22:37 IST

RSS-affiliated farmers’ group plans nationwide protest on Sept 8

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh a section of the farm leaders deviated from farmers’ interest for their personal agenda.

Updated on Aug 20, 2021 24:41 IST

ED raids hotel as part of its probe against NCP’s Deshmukh

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh

Updated on Aug 7, 2021 22:24 IST

13 Maoists killed by forces in Gadchiroli encounter

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Wadse Patil along with top police officials addresses a press conference regarding the encounter of 13 naxals by C60 commandos at Paidi forest near Etapalli in Gadchiroli.

Updated on May 21, 2021 20:54 IST

Devendra Fadnavis under fire as 22-year-old nephew gets Covid-19 jab

BJP leader and former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Updated on Apr 20, 2021 08:15 IST

Nagpur hospitals discharge patients early to admit others

It is even alleged that two Covid patients were made to share a bed, reflecting the frightening reality of the bed crisis.

Updated on Apr 13, 2021 19:09 IST

4 dead in massive blaze at Nagpur's Covid-19 hospital

Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot and it took an hour to bring the fire under control.

Updated on Apr 10, 2021 09:28 IST

Covid 19: Baba Amte's Anandwan ashram declared containment zone

Anandwan inmates are specially vulnerable to Covid-19 infection as they follow community living, said an official.

Updated on Mar 11, 2021 02:50 IST

Elite commando injured in landmine blast by Maoists in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli

An encounter between Maoists and the elite security force was underway, reports said. File Photo/Representational

Updated on Mar 5, 2021 10:45 IST

Doctor, 2 others sacked after children given sanitiser instead of polio drops

The incident took place at Kapsi-Kopari, an interior village under Ghatanji tehsil of Yavatmal district on Sunday. (Representative Photo: Reuters)

Updated on Feb 3, 2021 14:10 IST

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