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Fulfil Ambedkar's dream of social transformation, says Maha guv
Mumbai, April 14: Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday called upon citizens to strive towards fulfilling the dream of social transformation envisioned by Bharat Ratna Dr B.R. Ambedkar. rnSpeaking at Chaityabhoomi on the occasion of Dr Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary, the Governor stressed the need to build a society based on social and economic equality.
Maha govt appoints Pravin Pardeshi as CM's Chief Economic Advisor
Mumbai, April 12: The Maharashtra government on Saturday appointed the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) CEO Pravin Pardeshi, who is a retired bureaucrat, as the Chief Minister's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) on the lines of the CEA at the Centre.
Maha govt to take action against those insulting national heroes: CM Fadnavis
Raigad Fort, April 12: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the state government will frame strict rules to take stern action against those who insult national heroes and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Amit Shah, Fadnavis pay humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary. His visit also comes during the centenary celebration of the renovation of the Shivajiraje's mausoleum.
Accelerate work on Orange Gate-Marine Drive twin tunnel project: CM Fadnavis tells officials
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday asked Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and other concerned agencies to accelerate the work on Orange Gate–Marine Drive twin tunnel project. The project has been proposed help ease traffic congestion in south Mumbai.
India to lead the creative entertainment economy: Maha CM
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that India will lead the creative entertainment economy in the future.
I don't respond to those who speak like idiots Devendra Fadnavis on Digvijay Singh's RSS conspiracy remark
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday lashed out at Congress leader Digvijay Singh over the latter's controversial remark back in 2010 regarding the 26/11 Mumbai attack and said, "I dont respond to those who speak like idiots."
MahaGenco inks MoU with ROSATOM for thorium nuclear reactors development
Mumbai, April 11: The state-run Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MahaGenco) and the Russian state-owned nuclear energy corporation ROSATOM on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of thorium-based Nuclear Reactors with fuel supply in the state.
Maharashtra CM reiterates call for merging Konkan Railway with Indian railways
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday highlighted the multiple problems faced by Konkan railway and requested the Union government to merge the Konkan railway corporation with the Indian Railways, citing similar demands made by Goa and Karnataka state governments.
Maharashtra to launch circuit train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was accompanied by the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit high-speed train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites in the state will be launched.
Burden on us that 26/11 accused was not in custody: Maharashtra CM welcomes extradition of Tahawwur Rana
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed happiness and welcomed the extradition of 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana from the United States to India.
Strengthen health institutions through 'mission mode' with ADB's support: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 9: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the administration to implement a comprehensive project to strengthen various health institutions ranging from sub-centres to referral hospitals across the state on a "mission mode" with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Maha Cabinet approves establishment of disaster management institute
Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday cleared the establishment of a State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM) at Nagpur on the lines of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM).
Maha Cabinet clears amendments to the Act to accelerate slum-free Maharashtra scheme
Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the amendments to the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971 to speed up slum rehabilitation in the state and make Maharashtra slum-free.
Maha Cabinet clears transfer of govt lands to metropolitan region development authorities
Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the transfer of government lands within the limits of Nagpur, Pune, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authorities in the state to the names of the respective authorities.
Maha Cabinet clears sand policy; five brass to be provided free for various housing schemes
Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday cleared the sand extraction policy in a bid to curb the illegal sand mining and sand mafia menace.
MMRDA signs MoUs worth Rs 4 lakh crore, expects to accelerate infrastructure growth
Mumbai, April 8: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Tuesday signed MoUs worth Rs 4.07 lakh crore with REC Limited, Power Finance Corporation, Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO), Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
Maharashtra focusing on developing AI and Tech ecosystem in state, says CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 8: Maharashtra is focusing on developing artificial intelligence and technology in the state, as Mumbai is already a fintech capital, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday.
Speed up the implementation of growth hub projects: Maha CM
Mumbai, April 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed to acceleration of the implementation of growth hub projects for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as it is crucial to increase the region's GDP to $300 billion by 2030 from the present level of $140 billion.
Mumbai Police capable of meeting cyber crime challenges: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed on Monday that the Mumbai Police is capable of meeting the challenge of preventing cyber crimes.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates cyber laboratories for Mumbai Police
Mumbai, April 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday inaugurated the Mumbai Police's highly equipped cyber laboratories, which are used to investigate cybercrimes.
Maharashtra: Muslims in Nagpur shower petals on Ram Navami Shobha Yatra
Nagpur, April 6: In a heartening display of communal harmony, members of the Muslim Sewa Samiti in Nagpur showered flower petals on devotees participating in the Shobha Yatra during the Ram NavamiA celebrations on Sunday.
Will take strict action against guilty, form SOPs: Fadnavis after meeting family of deceased woman in Pune
Pune, April 5: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met the family of the pregnant woman who died due to alleged denial of treatment by a Pune hospital, and said strict action will be taken against the guilty based on the findings of probe committee and that the state government will prepare SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to prevent such incidents in the future.
Maha govt to set up help desks for rehabilitation of juvenile offenders
Mumbai, April 5: The Maharashtra government will set up help desks in Observation Homes across the state to ensure the rights and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday has approved a proposal for the establishment of Help Desks in Observation Homes across the state.
Preserve the values taught by Lord Shri Ram: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 5: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the values Lord Shri Ram preached must be upheld and preserved.
Cong seeks expulsion of Maha minister over 'insensitive' remarks about farmers
Mumbai, April 5: The Congress has accused Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate of repeatedly insulting the farmers and demanded his "immediate expulsion" from the state Cabinet.
Stop agitation for making Marathi mandatory in nationalised banks: Raj Thackeray
Mumbai, April 5: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday asked the party members to stop agitation for now after it started aggressively pushing the Marathi identity agenda ahead of civic polls in the state, including in banks and other big corporations like Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur.
Maha govt announces aid of Rs 5 lakh to families of eight killed in Nanded accident
Nanded: , April 4 (IANS) Eight women on Friday died in Asegaon village of Nanded district after a tractor trolley fell into well. In all, 11 women were travelling, and three of them were rescued.
Manoj Kumar was not just actor, film director but an era in himself: Raza Murad
Mumbai, April 4: The legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87 on Friday morning.
A great actor who instilled patriotism has been lost...: CM Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute to Manoj Kumar
Mumbai, April 4: The Indian film industry and the nation are mourning the loss of the legendary actor, director, and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away at the age of 87 on April 4, 2025.
Maha: Eknath Shinde to clear files before final approval from Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 3: The Maharashtra government has released a circular to amend the route of file movement, especially after the change in the MahaYuti government led by Eknath Shinde to Devendra Fadnavis.
Maha: MMRDA to implement comprehensive financial compensation policy for PAPs
Mumbai, April 3: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will implement a comprehensive financial compensation policy aimed at expediting the resettlement process for Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) across several of its high-impact urban infrastructure projects.
Maha govt to launch online property registration from May 1
Mumbai, April 3: As a part of easing of doing business, the Maharashtra government under the 'One State One Registration' programme will introduce from May 1 the online registration of property whereby the buyers or sellers will not be required to go to the sub-registrar’s offices.
Nothing wrong in agitating for Marathi, says Maharashtra CM but warns against lawlessness
Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that while there is nothing wrong with agitating for the promotion of the Marathi language in Maharashtra, it should remain within the bounds of the law.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill not against religious beliefs of any community: Maha CM
Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Waqf (Amended) Bill has given representation to women in the Waqf Board, which is a very progressive step.
Maha govt to establish corporation to ensure cyber security
Mumbai, April 2: Amid rising cyber crimes and digital frauds, the Fadnavis government has taken a crucial decision to establish the Maharashtra Cyber Crime Security Corporation under the Companies Act, 2013.
Maha govt & Microsoft sign MoU to pursue 'Digital India-Self Reliant Maharashtra' goal
Mumbai, April 2: The Maharashtra government and Microsoft on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the "Digital India, Self-reliant Maharashtra" concept.
Maha Cabinet clears mining authority for Gadchiroli district
Mumbai, April 1: The Maharashtra Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the establishment of Mining Authority in the Maoist-infected Gadchiroli district for the management of major and industrial minor minerals.
Maha Cabinet clears introduction of e-bike taxis in state
Mumbai, April 1: The Maharashtra Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday cleared the introduction of e-bike taxis in the state.
'PM Modi in 2029 too': Maha CM Fadnavis shoots down Sanjay Raut's claims of change
Mumbai, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday held that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is quite capable and there is no need to find his successor now, rejecting Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut's claims that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) would decide who comes after him and could be someone from Maharashtra.