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Maha govt and IBM inks MoU to set up three AI centers
Mumbai, April 15: The Maharashtra government and IBM Technology (India) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to bring about radical reforms in administration through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Maha Cabinet clears interest rate of 1 pc above repo rate for delay in compensation for land acquisition
Mumbai, April 15: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday, had approved an interest rate of 1 per cent above the repo rate in the case of delay in the payment of compensation for land acquisition.
Maha cabinet clears compensation policy for unnatural custodial deaths
Mumbai, April 15: Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the policy to provide compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the heirs of prisoners who die under unnatural circumstances while in custody in the state's jails.
Maha Cabinet clears amendments for removal of presidents of municipal councils, municipal panchayats & industrial towns
Mumbai, April 15: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the amendment to the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns Act, 1965, empowering the members to remove the presidents of Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns.
Odisha Police rescues abducted toddler of PwD woman
Bhubaneswar, April 15: Odisha Commissionerate Police has succeeded in rescuing the two-year-old child of a Person with Disability (PwD) woman who was abducted by a 27-year-old kidnapper near the Ram Mandir in Unit-III area under Kharavela Nagar police limits of the city in the intervening night of April 12 and 13.
CM Fadnavis bats for strengthening rural healthcare through voluntary medical services
Mumbai, April 15: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday emphasised the importance of voluntary participation from registered medical professionals to reinforce healthcare services in rural Maharashtra.
Maha govt signs MoUs to set up state-of-the-art labs in 20 ITIs and provide training
Mumbai, April 15: The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Tuesday signed MoUs for the establishment of state- of-the-art laboratories in 20 industrial training institutes (ITIs), organise fairs to train micro and small entrepreneurs and generate employment, increase technical education and employment opportunities of disabled students studying in ITIs in the state.
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.
New method may enable cancer monitoring from blood tests
New York, April 13: A novel, error-corrected technique for identifying cancer from blood samples is significantly more sensitive and accurate than previous methods and could be helpful for monitoring patients' disease status following treatment, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Genome Center investigators.
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.
New strategy may enable accurate cancer monitoring from blood tests alone
New York, April 12: US researchers have found a new method that may help in monitoring cancer from blood tests more easily and accurately.
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.
Surbhi Chandna says 'Ishtam' was inspired by A.R. Rahman's 'Kehna Hi Kya'
Mumbai, April 12: Actress and producer Surbhi Chandna is set to bring a soul-stirring musical experience with Ishtam, which she says she wanted to blend Hindi and Malayalam lyrics, something inspired by her love for Oscar-winning musician A.R. Rahman's track “Kehna Hi Kya.”
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.
Schoolgirl duo in J&K's Pulwama fakes abduction to bunk classes
Srinagar, April 10: In a bizarre incident, two schoolgirls in J&K's Pulwama alleged an abduction bid to bunk classes before coming clean on the incident, police said on Thursday.
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.
Explosive shells, cartridges found in well; MP Police await experts' report
Bhopal, April 6: The police authorities are awaiting an expert analysis following the discovery of numerous army-grade hand grenade shells and cartridges concealed within a well in the Ranjhi Amnala area of Madhhya Pradesh's Jabalpur.
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.
Manipur: Joint Operation by Assam Rifles leads to successful rescue of abducted individual
Tamenlong, April 5: In a display of coordination and prompt action, Assam Rifles successfully rescued an abducted individual on 03 April 2025 from Tollen Village in the Tamenlong district, Manipur.