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  Maharashtra govt to amend Mumbai Police Act as CM Fadnavis vows to tighten dance bar rules

  Maharashtra | June 30, 2026 13:52 IST

  The Maharashtra government will amend the Mumbai Police Act to prevent dance bar operators from exploiting legal loopholes. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the move will strengthen licensing rules and enable stricter action against repeat violators.

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  India's first offshore airport project gains momentum, to come up in Maharashtra's Kore village

  Business | June 29, 2026 17:23 IST

  Once completed, the country's first offshore airport will be able to handle nine crore passengers annually, easing pressure on the existing airports in the Mumbai metropolitan region.

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  CM Fadnavis laughs off Uddhav's 'Operation Devendra' remark, says 'I don't have wings'

  Maharashtra | June 28, 2026 20:08 IST

  Addressing a rally on Saturday, Uddhav Thackeray had claimed that 'Operation Tiger' was actually “Operation Devendra”, aimed at weakening the Chief Minister and stopping him from entering the future race for the Prime Minister’s post.

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  Amit Shah orchestrated 'Operation Tiger' to keep Fadnavis out of PM race, says Uddhav Thackeray

  Maharashtra | June 28, 2026 8:33 IST

  Addressing party workers in Hingoli of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray has claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah orchestrated 'Operation Tiger' to keep Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis out of the prime ministerial race in the future.

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  Fadnavis orders SIT to probe Maharashtra TET 2026 exam leak case: 'Strict action against culprits'

  Maharashtra | June 27, 2026 23:43 IST

  CM Fadnavis spoke to School Education Minister Dada Bhuse and DGP Sadanand Date and directed strictest action against the culprits.

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  Fadnavis, Uddhav share same flight to Nagpur, shake hands amid political rift | Video

  Maharashtra | June 26, 2026 23:43 IST

  During the surprise meet, CM Fadnavis warmly shook hands with Uddhav Thackeray and the two leaders exchanged pleasantries during the flight. Aaditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and other Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders were also present on the same flight.

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  Shiv Sena UBT in for more setbacks? Shinde Sena warns of 'explosions' as MLAs skip Uddhav's key meet

  Maharashtra | June 23, 2026 11:03 IST

  Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde has hinted at more political defections after six MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena joined the Eknath Shinde faction. Calling the latest development "just the trailer," Shrikant Shinde said "explosions after explosions" would continue.

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  Six Sena-UBT MPs likely to join Shinde camp today; Uddhav calls legislators' meeting

  Maharashtra | June 22, 2026 10:34 IST

  6 Sena (UBT) MPs likely to join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena today; Uddhav calls Legislators' meeting

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  Maharashtra temple collapse highlights: Five dead so far; PM Modi, CM Fadnavis expresses grief

  Maharashtra | June 20, 2026 21:13 IST

  Officials said that the slab of the temple's 'sabha-mandap' (outer hall) collapsed around 3.30 pm. The police and district administration have sent their teams, and a rescue operation is underway.

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  Maharashtra govt extends OBC-like education benefits to Maratha community, announces 8 schemes

  Maharashtra | June 05, 2026 23:58 IST

  The Maharashtra government has extended OBC-like educational concessions and welfare schemes to the Maratha community. The decision includes scholarships, reimbursements, vocational training benefits and access to multiple educational support programmes.

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  Maharashtra MLC polls: Rebel candidates complicate alliances as Mahayuti, MVA battle for dominance

  Maharashtra | June 02, 2026 15:51 IST

  With both alliances fielding candidates across nearly all seats, the presence of multiple rebels threatens to fragment votes and reshape outcomes in closely contested constituencies.

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  Male applicants, over-age beneficiaries: Irregularities flagged in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana

  Maharashtra | June 02, 2026 10:48 IST

  The Ladki Bahin Yojana is a welfare scheme launched by the Maharashtra government in 2024 to provide financial support to women in the state. Under this scheme, eligible women receive Rs 1,500 per month directly in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 14, 2026

  India | May 14, 2026 20:45 IST

  The Delhi CM stated that the government has developed a two-level strategy to address the current situation and urged government staff as well as citizens to support the effort by helping reduce fuel usage.

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  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis rides Bullet to Vidhan Bhavan amid PM Modi's fuel-saving push

  Maharashtra | May 14, 2026 13:40 IST

  Chief Minister Fadnavis informed that directives have been issued to reduce the number of vehicles in ministerial convoys. Additionally, all government departments have been instructed to curtail their consumption of petrol and diesel, as well as to implement budgetary cuts.

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  CM Fadnavis assures govt will seek death penalty, fast-track trial in Pune child rape-murder case

  Maharashtra | May 03, 2026 15:43 IST

  A four-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Pune was allegedly raped and killed by a 65-year-old labourer, who has a criminal record. The accused has been arrested.

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  CM Fadnavis says state govt will seek capital punishment for accused in Pune rape case in court

  Maharashtra | May 02, 2026 23:33 IST

  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis urged Opposition parties to refrain from politics over the incident and said, "It is insensitive. There is nothing worse than doing politics over such an incident."

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  PM Modi writes letter to Fadnavis on Maharashtra Day; highlights culture, economy and national icons

  Maharashtra | May 01, 2026 19:34 IST

  PM Narendra Modi's Maharashtra Day letter pays tribute to the state's cultural strength, reformist traditions and distinguished leaders. He mentioned three recent achievements close to his heart and acknowledged Maharashtra's unmatched economic contribution.

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  Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link: What's the issue and why it has led to traffic jams?

  Maharashtra | May 01, 2026 13:49 IST

  The Mumbai Pune ‘missing link’ project is a 13.3 km bypass featuring long tunnels and a cable-stayed bridge, designed to avoid the congested and accident prone ghat section. It aims to cut travel time by 20 to 30 minutes while improving safety and easing traffic on Maharashtra’s busiest highway.

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  Mumbai shocker: Security guards stabbed for refusing to recite Kalma, CM Fadnavis says NIA to probe

  Maharashtra | April 28, 2026 13:24 IST

  Searches at the accused’s residence reportedly uncovered additional notes and documents indicating exposure to extremist ideology linked to the banned terror group ISIS. Several references to 'lone wolf,' 'jihad,' and 'Gaza' were also found.

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  Maharashtra to get three new expressways soon, CM Fadnavis grants approval, check project costs

  Maharashtra | April 22, 2026 21:47 IST

  CM Fadnavis said instructions have been given to fix timelines for Nagpur-Gondia, Bhandara-Gadchiroli and Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressways, adding that these projects are important to improve connectivity and promote industry in Vidarbha, and should be completed within six years.