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Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. A member of Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Fadnavis holds the honour of being the second youngest Chief Minister of Maharashtra after Sharad Pawar. In the past, he has also been recognised as the youngest municipal corporator of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation at the age of 21. He was the second youngest mayor elected in India, when he served as the Mayor of Nagpur at the age of 27, in 1997. He is also the only person to be re-elected as the Mayor in Council in Maharashtra. He has been an MLA representing Nagpur, since, 1999. A lawyer by profession, Fadnavis holds law degree from Nagpur Law College. He also has a Post Graduate Degree in Business Management and a diploma in Project Management from DSE, Berlin. His wife, Amruta Ranade is a branch manager in Axis Bank.

Maharashtra to cut power tariffs by 26% over five years, 70% of users to benefit from relief
Jun 25, 2025, 11:55 PM
This initiative is expected to bring substantial savings for the public, especially considering that around 70% of electricity users in the state consume less than 100 units per month, as per the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Maharashtra to get new expressway soon, travel time from Nagpur to Goa will be reduced to 8 hours
Jun 24, 2025, 08:32 PM
The new expressway in Maharashtra will connect key pilgrimage sites such as Mahur, Tuljapur, Kolhapur and Pandharpur in addition to prominent spiritual and historical places.
Pune bridge collapse: Fadnavis govt announces Rs 5L ex-gratia for victims after four drown in river
Jun 15, 2025, 11:06 PM
Pune bridge collapse: Teams of the National Disaster Response Force and personnel from other specialised units, including the fire brigade, were present at the spot. Now, the rescue effort will commence at 7:00 am on Monday morning.
Alcohol price to increase in Maharashtra as state hikes excise duty: Check revised rates here
Jun 10, 2025, 11:16 PM
The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved some of the measures to increase the revenue of the Excise Department. These initiatives are expected to boost the department's annual revenue by approximately Rs 14,000 crore.
'Begani shaadi mein abdullah deewana': Fadnavis distances himself from potential Uddhav-Raj alliance
Jun 07, 2025, 11:20 PM
Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: A possible alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, who leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, has also sparked considerable political curiosity.
Fadnavis shuts down Rahul's 'match-fixing' claims: 'Proves he has accepted defeat in Bihar already'
India | Jun 07, 2025, 02:55 PM
Reacting to the 'match-fixing' allegations made by MP Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that Congress leader 'has accepted his defeat'. Fadnavis also stated that Rahul's party will win polls only when he takes the ground and 'understands facts'.
Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027: Preparations underway for 'holy snan' | Know key details
Jun 01, 2025, 06:47 PM
The dates for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027–28, to be held in Nashik, Maharashtra, were officially announced following the Dharma Sansad (Religious Assembly). This grand religious festival will commence on October 31, 2026, with the ceremonial flag hoisting, and will conclude on February 20, 2028.

Fadnavis lashes out at Vijay Wadettiwar over Op Sindoor remarks: 'What can be said to fools?'
May 21, 2025, 07:19 PM
Fadnavis said people who have no sense of duty towards the nation are "fools" and they need to be responded to.
Maharashtra approves new post in Mumbai Police to vigil sleeper cells aftermath of India-Pak tension
May 16, 2025, 02:50 PM
Mumbai: Under the new mechanism, the joint commissioner of Special Branch will report directly to the commissioner and will also coordinate with the joint commissioner (law and order).
Devendra Fadnavis calls Raj Thackeray ‘open university’, says 'MNS chief has his own statute'
May 15, 2025, 04:52 AM
Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on May 12 met Raj Thackeray days after there was talk of a possible rapprochement between the MNS chief and his estranged cousin Uddhav Thackeray. The meeting also came ahead of pending civic elections in Mumbai.
Rohit Sharma meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis after announcing Test retirement
Cricket | May 14, 2025, 11:37 AM
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7, months after stressing multiple times that he is not quitting the format. He met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (May 13) who congratulated him on a wonderful Test career.
Maharashtra govt unveils 91-foot tall statue of Shivaji Maharaj, nine months after collapse incident
May 12, 2025, 10:28 AM
The new statue depicts Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj wielding a sword that is 29 feet long. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said adequate care has been taken so that the new statue lasts at least 100 years in any environment.
Maharashtra govt clears conversion of over 2 lakh sq mts of leasehold land into ownership for metro
May 08, 2025, 09:25 AM
Maharashtra: The decision, taken in the last week of April, will benefit metro projects in Nagpur, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad operated by Maha Metro, a state-run agency tasked with implementing modern metro rail systems outside Mumbai.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Lauds Centre’s Caste Census Decision, Calls It A 'Historic Decision'
News | May 01, 2025, 08:02 AM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded the Centre’s Caste census decision. He also hailed it as a “historic decision”.
Maharashtra govt to give Rs 50 lakh each to families of 6 state natives killed in Pahalgam attack
Apr 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
The announcement was made during a state cabinet meeting on Tuesday, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims. In addition to the financial support, the government will also focus on the education and employment needs of these families affected by the tragedy.
India’s first bullet train to be operational in 36 months, says Fadnavis: Check route, features
Apr 28, 2025, 07:42 PM
India's first bullet train project features a 21 km long tunnel, including a 7 km undersea tunnel. The bullet train will run on a 508 km long track, with 12 stations along the route. The first section, between Bilimora and Surat, is expected to be operational by 2028.
Action to be taken against 'Pakistani nationals' who overstay in Maharashtra, says Fadnavis | Video
Apr 25, 2025, 05:23 PM
Pahalgam terror attack: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asserted the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon hunt down the masterminds of the Pahalgam terror attack and bring them to justice.
Fadnavis deploys ministers, Shinde in Srinagar: Split Pahalgam relief moves stress alliance issues
Apr 25, 2025, 10:55 AM
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde appear to have taken parallel routes in responding to the crisis, highlighting an apparent lack of coordination and growing discomfort within the coalition.
Maharashtra panel urges CM to roll back Hindi mandate, Fadnavis says Marathi remains top priority
Apr 21, 2025, 08:44 AM
The Maharashtra government's language consultation committee has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to revoke the decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5. The panel argued the move contradicts the NEP, which does not mandate any language.
No imposition of 'Hindi language' in Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis
Apr 20, 2025, 11:45 PM
Amid the ongoing row over the Maharashtra govt's decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language, CM Devendra Fadnavis said it is wrong to say that Hindi is being imposed, as Marathi will continue to be mandatory in the state.

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Maharashtra to cut power tariffs by 26% over five years, 70% of users to benefit from relief

Maharashtra to get new expressway soon, travel time from Nagpur to Goa will be reduced to 8 hours

Pune bridge collapse: Fadnavis govt announces Rs 5L ex-gratia for victims after four drown in river

Alcohol price to increase in Maharashtra as state hikes excise duty: Check revised rates here

'Begani shaadi mein abdullah deewana': Fadnavis distances himself from potential Uddhav-Raj alliance

Fadnavis shuts down Rahul's 'match-fixing' claims: 'Proves he has accepted defeat in Bihar already'

Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027: Preparations underway for 'holy snan' | Know key details

Fadnavis lashes out at Vijay Wadettiwar over Op Sindoor remarks: 'What can be said to fools?'

Maharashtra approves new post in Mumbai Police to vigil sleeper cells aftermath of India-Pak tension

Devendra Fadnavis calls Raj Thackeray ‘open university’, says 'MNS chief has his own statute'

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Maharashtra govt clears conversion of over 2 lakh sq mts of leasehold land into ownership for metro

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India’s first bullet train to be operational in 36 months, says Fadnavis: Check route, features

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