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Maharashtra received a significant push towards rural development as Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released ₹8,368.50 crore for PMAY-G during a high-profile event in Satara. The Friday...
Maharashtra has stepped up to support struggling domestic airlines by reducing VAT on ATF from 18% to a more affordable 7%, a move announced amid escalating challenges from the Middle East conflict....
Maharashtra is set for a green revolution with Vietnam's Vingroup announcing an $8.5 billion (71,000 crore rupees) investment package. Unveiled on Wednesday with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in...
In an emotionally charged address, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the 2026-27 state budget on Friday, paying homage to the late Ajit Pawar by dedicating it to his enduring...
In a bid to address immediate fiscal needs without expanding the deficit further, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis introduced supplementary grant demands worth ₹11,995 crore in the state...
In a major boost to Mumbai's infrastructure ambitions, the MMRDA rolled out its 2026-27 budget totaling ₹48,072.57 crore, achieving surplus status for the first time since 2017-18. This development...
In a major boost for Maharashtra's export ambitions, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hailed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as a game-changer. Speaking on Tuesday, he outlined how the state...
Davos buzzed with excitement as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dropped a game-changing announcement: an 'Innovation City' is set to emerge near Navi Mumbai, backed by Tata Group's...
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is making waves at Davos 2026, engaging with world leaders to propel the state's global ambitions. A key highlight was his meeting with Bermuda Premier E. David Burt...
In a strategic move to enhance road safety initiatives, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and Transport Department have enlisted popular actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia...
In a significant development for rural Maharashtra, filmmaker Kiran Rao met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to strategize the Paani Foundation's Farmer Cup. The event promises to revolutionize...
Amruta Fadnavis, renowned singer and spouse of Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis, is riding high on the success of her new release 'Shambhu Re.' This Shiva bhakti song has amassed over 9 lakh views...
In a heartfelt tribute to Lord Shiva amid Maha Shivratri festivities, Amruta Fadnavis launched her new bhakti song 'Shambhu Re'. The playback singer, better known as the First Lady of Maharashtra,...
The shocking gunfire at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's home has sent shockwaves through Bollywood, leading the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPPA) to pen a desperate plea to Maharashtra...
In a dramatic escalation, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPPA) has appealed directly to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis over the shocking firing incident at Rohit Shetty's...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday attended a special screening of Kangana Ranaut-starrer 'Emergency' film. In the visuals captured by ANI, Kangana, who is also a...
In a high-level meeting held in the national capital, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis updated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the status of various development projects underway in the...
Maharashtra is set to receive a major industrial boost after the state Cabinet Sub-Committee approved five high-value projects totaling ₹89,731 crore. Led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the...
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Tuesday that Maharashtra has ramped up petrol distribution by 23 percent and diesel supply by 52 percent to counter an unexpected jump in consumption. The...
Amid escalating tensions in Maharashtra politics, Sharad Pawar, president of the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), Thursday vouched for the leadership prowess of Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare, his...
In a bold step towards enhanced connectivity, the Maharashtra cabinet's infrastructure committee, under CM Devendra Fadnavis, has cleared four expressway initiatives in Vidarbha totaling 547 km....
In a powerful address on Maharashtra Day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged residents to embrace Marathi while condemning any form of violence tied to language enforcement. The statement,...
In a solemn ceremony at Mumbai's Hutatma Smarak, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commemorated the martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement on the state's foundation day. The tribute...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Adi Shankaracharya's birth anniversary with a stirring homage, declaring the ancient sage's teachings a beacon for global guidance. Posting on X alongside an...
A new era of comfortable rail travel dawns between Mumbai and Bengaluru, thanks to the newly approved Vande Bharat Sleeper train. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis shared the exciting news on X,...
The music world is in mourning following the demise of Asha Bhosle, the versatile vocalist who defined Indian cinema's soundscape for nearly 80 years. Prominent Maharashtra leaders, including CM...
A dramatic turn unfolds in Maharashtra politics as the Baramati by-election deadline nears. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken the extraordinary step of telephoning Maharashtra Congress chief...
In a crackdown on online disinformation, Mumbai's cyber police have apprehended Uddhav Bhagwan Kapse from Jalna for uploading a provocative video that defamed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and...
High-level pomp marked Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's arrival in Mumbai on Saturday, with Maharashtra's leadership out in full force. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Jishnu Dev...
Maharashtra politics is reeling from a shocking scandal involving a prominent women's rights figure and a controversial spiritual leader. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday instructed Rupali...
In a riveting address to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled critical developments in the 'Gulzar-e-Raza' funding controversy. He pointed to a transfer of...
In a fiery rebuttal, Congress heavyweight Nana Patole from Maharashtra condemned BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's jibe at Rahul Gandhi's clothing choices, calling it unbecoming of a sitting lawmaker. 'She's...
Tensions flared in Maharashtra's legislative assembly as the Freedom of Religion Bill sparked a fiery showdown. Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Sheikh vehemently opposed the measure on Monday, labeling it a...
In a firm rebuttal to mounting criticism, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis justified the introduction of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, positioning it as a necessary shield against...
On International Women's Day, a chorus of greetings from India's chief ministers highlighted the nation's push towards gender parity. From Bihar's Nitish Kumar to Rajasthan's Bhajanlal Sharma,...
The Maharashtra assembly witnessed a pro-farmer budget on Thursday as CM Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a ₹7.69 lakh crore plan for 2026-27. At the heart of it lies a massive loan forgiveness scheme for...
In a star-studded affair at Mumbai's St. Regis hotel, Arjun Tendulkar, heir to Sachin Tendulkar's cricketing throne, married Sania Chandok, a rising star in entrepreneurship. The Thursday ceremony...
In a bold critique from Mumbai, senior Congress figure Hussain Dalwai has ridiculed the BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate selections in Maharashtra, exposing what he calls forced unity under central...
In a bold step towards women's safety, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared in the state Legislative Council that a specialized cell will spearhead the search for missing women. This...
In a significant political move, the BJP has nominated Union Minister Ramdas Athawale for another term in the Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra. The announcement has been met with delight from Athawale,...
In a significant political development, the BJP has announced four candidates for Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, with Vinod Tawde leading the pack. The national general secretary took to social media...
As the Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has greenlit an urgent evacuation mission for state residents marooned in the volatile Gulf area. Speaking in the...
Maharashtra's administration is racing against time as war clouds gather over Gulf nations, leaving scores of its people stranded and vulnerable. In a decisive move, the state has rolled out a...
The Maharashtra budget session has barely begun, and already the opposition is up in arms. Prominent Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has branded the Mahayuti government's decision to proceed...
As Maharashtra gears up for its budget session starting February 23, 2026, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set the tone with bold assurances of citizen-centric policies. Speaking at a...
In a decisive statement amid rising speculation, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde declared the Ladki Bahin Yojana will persist under the current administration. Speaking post-cabinet on Sunday, he...
Senior Samajwadi Party figure Abu Azmi has ignited discussions on religious inclusivity by requesting the Maharashtra government to ease work schedules during Ramadan. The veteran leader argues that...
Maharashtra's fight against Left-wing extremism reached a pivotal milestone as the final 44 Naxal memorials in Gadchiroli were demolished by security personnel, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis...
In a major boost to Maharashtra's development agenda, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on February 12 announced new partnerships with Tata Trusts and Naam Foundation. At the Sahyadri Guest House...
A senior NCP (Ajit Pawar group) figure, Amol Mitkari, confronted Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis today, insisting on a top-tier inquiry into the January 28 plane crash that claimed former Dy CM Ajit...
Maharashtra's grassroots democracy has spoken loudly in favor of the BJP-Mahayuti coalition, delivering a thumping majority in district and panchayat elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X...
Maharashtra's political landscape lit up with birthday felicitations for Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on February 9. From Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a...
BJP chief ministers are jubilant over the India-US trade breakthrough that reduces tariffs to 18 percent, praising it as a game-changer for bilateral relations and India's export ambitions. This...
Mumbai witnessed a historic yet somber event as Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Ajit Pawar, assumed the mantle of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. The oath-taking at Raj Bhavan unfolded against a...
In a high-stakes political huddle, NCP leaders convened with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday to chart the course following the untimely death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in an aviation mishap....
A catastrophic plane crash in Baramati claimed the life of Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the nation. The accident occurred during landing at...
The political corridors of Maharashtra are shrouded in sorrow following the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared three days of...
Maharashtra plunged into mourning following the fatal plane crash that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The veteran politician was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati for a key...
Davos buzzed with excitement on the third day of WEF 2026 as MMRDA inked $26 billion worth of game-changing MoUs, attended by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. These pacts with Tata Group and...
Maharashtra's justice delivery has received a turbo boost, thanks to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's strategic intervention in tackling forensic lab delays. Committed to 'Justice for All, Swift...
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti coalition has officially decided to install its nominees as mayors in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar municipal bodies, marking a unified front in the state's...
In a pointed critique, Shiv Sena's national spokesperson Shaina NC accused Sanjay Raut of shunning real policy discourse in favor of vacation-style politics. Amid ongoing Maharashtra developments, NC...
In a stirring declaration upon arriving in Zurich, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proclaimed that the defining traits of Marathi speakers are unwavering hard work and rock-solid...
Maharashtra has lost a seasoned politician with the death of Raj Purohit, a former minister whose career spanned decades of public service. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the tributes, calling...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is basking in glory after clinching a majority of seats in Maharashtra's recent municipal corporation and council elections. Top leaders have unanimously declared...
In a decisive mandate, the Mahayuti alliance dominated the BMC elections, prompting filmmaker Ashok Pandit to jubilantly congratulate Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The win reinforces the...
In a striking visual takeover, Mumbai's prominent locations are now adorned with larger-than-life posters of Devendra Fadnavis, labeled 'Maharashtra's Powerhouse.' This comes hot on the heels of...
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has unleashed a political thunderbolt, proclaiming Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the state's ultimate brand. In a scathing attack on...
NAGPUR: Maharashtra's local body elections kicked off vibrantly today, drawing long queues at polling booths statewide. BJP heavyweight Nitin Gadkari set the tone by asserting his party's inevitable...
The stage is set for a transformative BMC election, but a tepid voter response has sparked concern among leaders. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the charge today, imploring Mumbaikars to flock...
Harshwardhan Sapkal, a prominent NCP figure, launched a scathing critique against CM Devendra Fadnavis, alleging his administration is deliberately steering Maharashtra towards Bihar's underdeveloped...
Prominent BJP firebrand Kirit Somaiya has escalated his fight against the Mira-Bhayandar land grab scandal by directly appealing to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. In a detailed missive, he calls...
A somber development has emerged in the alleged suicide of a Maharashtra doctor, with the arrest of a suspended police sub-inspector. Gopal Badne, who was suspended from duty, surrendered to Satara...
A dispute over a rangoli in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, quickly escalated into violence. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the incident in Yavatmal, stating the need to investigate...
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat launched the 'Sangh Geet' album on Sunday. At the launch event in Nagpur, Bhagwat dedicated the songs to the motherland. He stated that the Sangh Geet are a product of...
Following accusations of vote tampering by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a scathing attack. Gandhi, who had previously suggested he would reveal...
A crucial meeting regarding the Maratha reservation was convened by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The meeting, held at Varsha residence, included key figures such as Radhakrishna...
A controversy has arisen following MP Supriya Sule's statement about eating non-vegetarian food. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded to her statement, stating he would not comment...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised allegations of vote theft in the recent elections. In the meantime, two prominent parties within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have made significant claims....
Devendra Fadnavis has been instrumental in ushering in a new era of development across Maharashtra. His leadership, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, has propelled the state to the...
Uddhav Thackeray, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has leveled accusations against Eknath Shinde, suggesting a potential conspiracy to damage the reputation of current Chief Minister Devendra...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has strongly condemned the assault on a shop owner in Maharashtra's Thane district, which reportedly occurred due to the shop owner not speaking Marathi. Speaking to...
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, has issued a stern warning against any form of violence or hooliganism in the name of the Marathi language. Fadnavis emphasized that while...
Facing mounting opposition, the Maharashtra government has retracted two Government Resolutions (GRs) concerning the implementation of its three-language policy, which included the introduction of...
The Maharashtra state government has announced a significant increase in the monthly honorarium for activists and social workers who were imprisoned for their role in safeguarding democracy during...
A narrow, old bridge over the Indrayani River near Talegaon in Pune collapsed on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 51 others. The incident occurred around...
The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis doesn't need an introduction regarding India's political stage. He is one of the few CMs of Maharashtra who served for a full five-year term. Fadnavis has...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that speaking Marathi was mandatory in the state, emphasising the government's move to make the language compulsory in line with the...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday raised the demand that a national memorial dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj be established in Delhi. He also ensured that the state...
Pandharpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said his government has given the go-ahead to the Solapur district administration for the Pandharpur corridor plan, work on which...
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recover damages from Shiv Sainiks who vandalised the studio where stand-up comedian Kunal...
Mumbai: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule has equated the proposed law against urban naxalism in Maharashtra with the colonial Rowlatt Act, which she alleged might be misused against individuals or...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday accused the BJP of poisoning society and asked his supporters to respond to the ruling party's favoured 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan with 'Jai Shivaji' and...
Maharashtra minister and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane on Sunday claimed key Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut is holding talks with a leader in Delhi to join the Congress. Rane pointed out that Raut's Rajya...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has weighed in on NCP chief Sharad Pawar's recent statement praising the RSS for the BJP's victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Fadnavis...
Cricket's god, Sachin Tendulkar, marks his 53rd birthday amid a flood of accolades from leaders and sports bodies. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis set the tone with an emotional X post, dubbing him...
In a bid to empower Maharashtra's youth, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the 'Mahachatur AI Chatbot' today, transforming the education-to-employment pipeline through cutting-edge...
Finland's President Alexander Stubb's India visit marked a new chapter in bilateral cooperation, culminating in a landmark MoU for modernizing Mumbai's iconic Sassoon Docks Fishing Harbor. Arriving...
Maharashtra's Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis engaged in high-stakes discussions with Finland's Foreign Trade and Development Minister Ville Tavio on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos....