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Maharashtra CM visits Chapekar Bandhu Memorial in Pune
Pune, April 18: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday visited the memorial for freedom fighters Chapekar brothers, who in 1897 assassinated a British officer for mismanaging Pune's plague. The Chief Minister urged school students to visit the memorial, saying that the place is not only about where the British officer was killed but also gives a "glimpse of the progressive thoughts of their entire family."
Maha govt increases commission of ration shopkeepers by Rs 20 per quintal
Mumbai, April 15: In a major policy decision, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to increase the commission of ration shopkeepers distributing food grains to 7 crore beneficiaries across rural Maharashtra by Rs 20 per quintal - from Rs 150 to Rs 170.
NCP(SP), Congress slam Mahayuti govt over farmers' suicide, demand crop loan waiver
Mumbai, April 12: NCP(SP) and Congress on Saturday slammed the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the farmers' suicide and sought crop loan waiver.
Rana can reveal real mastermind behind 2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Ajit Pawar
Pune, April 11: As terror accused Tahawwur Rana has been arrested, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday morning said that further action could be taken to reveal the "real" mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Ensure 'no rush expenditure' in last month of fiscal year: Maha Finance Dept
Mumbai, April 7: Amid a widening gap between the revenue receipts and revenue expenditure, the Maharashtra Finance Department on Monday has directed all the departments to ensure 'no rush of expenditure' in the last month of the fiscal year 2025-26.
Ajit Pawar's support for Waqf Bill sign of his helplessness for power: Congress
Mumbai, April 4: Maharashtra unit Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal on Friday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar has completely surrendered to the BJP for the sake of power by supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Bullying, gangs will be eradicated to push transformation, development of Beed: Ajit Pawar
Beed (Maharashtra), April 2: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Beed district guardian minister, Ajit Pawar, on Wednesday announced that the gangs currently engaged in thermal ash transportation and sand mining will be dealt with firmly and they will be eradicated as his priority is to push development and transformation of the district.
Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar pays tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his death anniversary in Pune
Pune, March 29: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the memorial of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and paid tribute and his respects to the prominent king of the Maratha Empire in Pune on Saturday.
No farm loan waiver in Maha's present financial condition: Dy CM Ajit Pawar
Baramati, March 28: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday clarified that crop loan waiver for farmers will not be possible now due to the present financial condition of the state.
HAL settles pending tax dues of Rs 2,470.97 crore under Abhay Yojana 2025
Mumbai, March 28: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has settled long-pending tax dues under the Maharashtra Tax, Interest, Penalty, or Late Fee (Settlement by Public Sector Undertakings) Act, 2025. Under this scheme, HAL has paid Rs 2,470.97 crore in a single payment.
Will nominate those workers in upcoming polls who contributed to NCP's growth: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 26: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday announced that the party will consider nominating those workers in all the upcoming elections in Maharashtra who contributed to the NCP’s growth.
Maha govt tables gender, child budget statements
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, on Wednesday presented a Gender Budget Statement and Child Budget Statement for 2025-26 in the state Assembly.
Maha govt withdraws 6 pc tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday in the state council that the government has decided to withdraw the six per cent tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh, as was initially proposed by Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the annual budget for 2025-26.
Maha govt to move amendment to take action against milk adulterators under MCOCA: Dy CM
Mumbai, March 25: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said that the state government will move an amendment to take action against milk adulterators under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
Our CM has said action will be taken as per law: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Kunal Kamra row
Mumbai, March 26: Amid a row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been in the eye of the storm for his remarks at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated Tuesday that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that action will be taken as per the law.
Agri Hackathon to provide direction for progress of Maha farm sector: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 25: The Maharashtra government will hold the Agri Hackathon competition to provide opportunities to innovative researchers and also give a promising direction for the progress of the state's agriculture sector, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, said on Tuesday.
Anna Bansode set to become Maha Assembly's Deputy Speaker
Mumbai, March 25: The Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislator from Pimpri Assembly constituency, Anna Bansode, is set to become the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar hail Centre's decision to withdraw 20pc export duty on onions
Mumbai, March 22: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah for the Central government's decision to completely withdraw 20 per cent export duty on onions. The decision will be implemented from April 1 this year.
India's real strength lies in unity: Ajit Pawar highlights importance of communal harmony at Iftar party
Mumbai, March 22: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar organised an Iftar gathering in Mumbai and emphasised the importance of communal harmony and unity against divisive forces.
Ajit Pawar tables Special Amnesty Scheme Bill for public sector enterprises
Mumbai, March 20: Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday tabled the 'Maharashtra Tax, Interest, Penalty, or Late Fee (Settlement of Arrears Payable by Public Sector Undertakings) Bill, 2025' in the Legislative Assembly.
Govt to set up committee to increase revenue through Maharashtra State Lottery: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 20: Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday announced that a committee of elected representatives headed by former Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar will be formed before the conclusion of the ongoing budget session on March 26 to suggest measures to increase revenue through the state lottery.
Maha govt tables bill to amend Stamps Act
Mumbai, March 19: The Maharashtra government has tabled the bill to amend the Maharashtra Stamps Act, 1958. This was necessitated after the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in his budget for 2025-26 proposed to mobilise additional revenue by revising stamp duty charged on certain documents.
Maha economy in good shape, don't paint bleak picture that may impact investments: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 17: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday urged the opposition members not to paint a bleak picture of the state’s economy, warning it could deter potential investments.
Maharashtra govt retains 'Shivbhojan Thali' and 'Anandacha Sidha' schemes
Mumbai, March 17: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that the state government has decided to retain 'Shivbhojan Thali' and 'Anandacha Sidha'.
Mumbai: Farmers protest against Rs 86,300 crore Shaktipeeth Highway project
Mumbai, March 13: A large number of farmers from 12 districts to be affected by the Rs 86,300 crore Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Highway gathered in Mumbai on Wednesday to oppose the project.
I agree with him, and those who speak for publicity is not right: Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil backs Ajit Pawar
Nashik, March 13: Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Wednesday backed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's statement following the controversy surrounding BJP MLA Nitesh Rane.
Oppn stages walkout as Maha govt 'fails' to increase aid under Ladki Bahin Yojana
Mumbai, March 12: Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday created a ruckus and staged a walkout to protest the Mahayuti government's "failure" to increase the monthly financial aid to beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100.
High-end electric vehicles will be costlier in Maharashtra from April
Mumbai, March 11: People wanting to buy high-end electric vehicles in Maharashtra must rush to the showrooms now as the cars would get costlier from next month, once the taxes proposed in the state Budget comes into effect.
Maharashtra: NOC of housing societies must to open liquor shops in commercial areas
Mumbai, March 11: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and State Excise Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday announced new rules for starting beer or liquor shops in the commercial areas of the housing societies.
Not ignoring fiscal discipline, making all efforts to make Maha $1 trillion economy: Ajit Pawar (IANS INTERVIEW)
Mumbai, March 11: Undeterred by financial constraints, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has rolled out a roadmap for Maharashtra to be $1 trillion economy by pushing growth across sectors.
Despite projected GSDP rise, Maharashtra to strive hard for $1 trillion economy target
Mumbai, March 11: Even as Maharashtra's gross state domestic product (GSDP) is expected to be Rs 49,39,355 crore in 2025-26 from Rs 45,31,518 crore as per the revised estimate for 2024-25, the state will have to strive hard for $1 trillion economy target.
Ladki Bahini Yojana to airport policy, Ajit Pawar outlines major announcements of state budget
Mumbai, March 11: Maharashtra Finance Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26.
Maha debt stock likely to increase to record Rs 9,32,242 crore in 2025-26
Mumbai, March 10: Maharashtra's public debt stock is expected to increase to Rs 8,39,275 crore which is 18.52 per cent of the gross state domestic product (GSDP) as per the revised estimate for 2024-25. The debt stock would further increase to a record Rs 9,32,242 crore as per the budget estimate for 2025-26 and it would be 18.87 per cent of the GSDP which is below 25 per cent of the limit proposed by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act.
Maharashtra: Opposition terms Budget 'a hollow one that betrays common man'
Mumbai, March 10: The opposition parties in Maharashtra have claimed that the annual budget presented by the deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar is hollow as it has betrayed the common man including farmers and women devoid of any direction, goal of policy.
People oriented Budget will help create Viksit Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday hailed the annual budget for 2025-26 presented by deputy CM and finance minister Ajit Pawar, saying that it is a people-oriented Budget that will create a 'Viksit Maharashtra'.
Nobody has been left out in budget: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, March 11: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar lauded the state budget for focussing on the state ahead financially, and leaving out no one.
Ajit Pawar bets big on Rs 76,000cr-worth Vadhvan Port to boost Maha's development
Mumbai, March 10: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday in the annual budget for 2025-26 has proposed the speedy infrastructure development in a bid to achieve the state government's much ambitious target of $1 trillion economy by 2027-28.
Maha govt proposes use of AI based technology in agriculture to boost growth
Mumbai, March 10: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance minister Ajit Pawar on Monday in the annual budget for 2025-26 has proposed an allocation of Rs 9,710 crore to agriculture, Rs 4,247 crore for soil and water conservation, Rs 708 crore for horticulture, Rs 390 crore for Animal Husbandry and Rs 5 crore for dairy.
Maha govt to release New Industrial Policy to attract investment of Rs 40 lakh crore
Mumbai, March 10: In a serious bid to boost the industrial growth, which has dipped 4.9 per cent in 2024-25 against 6.2 per cent last year, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday in the annual budget for 2025-26 proposed a slew of policy initiatives.
Jumla, nothing special for farmers: Uddhav Thackery slams Maharashtra Budget
Mumbai, March 10: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday slammed the Maharashtra Budget presented by the government, calling it a "budget of jumla" (rhetoric).