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  Maharashtra begins drive to teach Marathi to auto, cab drivers; CM Fadnavis assures no violence

  Maharashtra | April 25, 2026 10:09 IST

  Fadnavis said that promoting Marathi in cities like Mumbai and across Maharashtra is “not wrong,” but must be done responsibly. He underlined that the government’s role is to ensure that such issues do not escalate into conflict.

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  Fadnavis hits out at Opposition, calls Rahul Gandhi's claims 'false' and Mamata 'desperate'

  Maharashtra | March 22, 2026 13:35 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the world is currently facing a major crisis due to ongoing conflicts, but India has managed the situation well.

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  Mumbai–Pune Expressway chokes as traffic comes to standstill after chemical tanker accident | Video

  Maharashtra | February 04, 2026 23:06 IST

  Given the high-risk nature of the situation, chemical experts were called in for assessment. The state government was immediately alerted, after which BPCL and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed.

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  'Will stand by whatever they decide,' says Fadnavis after NCP pitches Sunetra Pawar for deputy CM

  Maharashtra | January 30, 2026 23:17 IST

  The NCP will hold a legislative party meeting at 2 pm on Saturday, where Sunetra Pawar is expected to be chosen as the party’s leader in the state assembly. After this, she is likely to be sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister at around 5 pm at Mumbai’s Raj Bhavan.

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  Ajit Pawar death: PM Modi calls Sharad Pawar; funeral in Baramati today

  Maharashtra | January 29, 2026 0:07 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a state holiday and three days of state mourning following Pawar’s death. Addressing a press conference, the CM said the final decision on Pawar’s last rites was taken in consultation with the family, and the last rites will be held on Thursday.

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  Ajit Pawar's old tweet on 'safe plane landings' resurfaces after his tragic death

  Maharashtra | January 28, 2026 15:44 IST

  Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday morning after the chartered aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed near the Baramati airport while attempting to land. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), all five people on board, including Pawar, lost their lives.

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  Ajit Pawar death: Sharad Pawar arrives in Baramati after tragic plane crash | First visuals

  Maharashtra | January 28, 2026 15:15 IST

  Ajit Pawar, NCP leader and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, was killed in a plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati on Wednesday morning. The small charter aircraft reportedly took off from Mumbai around 8:00–8:10 am and crashed near Baramati airport while attempting to land.

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  Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport metro gets cabinet approval; 35 km line to cut travel time

  Maharashtra | January 27, 2026 20:09 IST

  The project is estimated to cost around Rs 22,862 crore, slightly higher than the earlier estimate of Rs 18,000 crore, according to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office. Fadnavis said the metro is expected to be built in three and a half years.

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  BMC Election 2026: List of ward-wise candidates of BJP, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena-UBT, MNS, Congress

  Maharashtra | January 16, 2026 6:24 IST

  A total of 227 corporator seats are up for grabs in the BMC elections. Political parties and independent candidates are engaged in a tough battle to gain control of the country’s richest municipal corporation.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: No Sena-BJP alliance in Navi Mumbai; deadlock continues in Mira–Bhayandar

  Maharashtra | December 29, 2025 12:40 IST

  The Mira–Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has a total of 90 seats. Shiv Sena is demanding 40 seats, while the BJP is reportedly willing to offer only 25.

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  BMC polls: Mumbai's Dabbawalas announce support for Mahayuti, rebukes Uddhav over 'fake' promises

  Maharashtra | December 28, 2025 10:42 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have announced that they will join forces for the upcoming civic elections. The cousins held a 16-minute joint press conference at a hotel in Worli on December 25 to announce their alliance.

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  Ahilyanagar Local Body Election Results: BJP leading in Rahata, Pathardi, Shrigonda

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 10:44 IST

  Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) Local Body Election Results 2025 LIVE: Looking at past results, in Ahilyanagar’s (Ahmednagar) Deolali Pravara Municipal Council, which has 18 seats, the BJP had won 16 seats in the 2016 elections. In Jamkhed Municipal Council, which has 21 seats, the NCP had won 10 seats.

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  Jalgaon Local Body Election Results 2025: Mahayuti secures strong lead, BJP wins from Bhusawal

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 10:07 IST

  Jalgaon district has 18 Municipal Councils and two Nagar Panchayats, with a total of 464 seats (430 Municipal Council seats and 34 Nagar Panchayat seats).

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  BMC Elections: BJP begins first round of talks with alliance partners

  Maharashtra | December 17, 2025 11:56 IST

  BMC Elections: According to party sources, a meeting between BJP and RPI will be held at 12 pm, followed by the first round of talks between BJP and Shiv Sena at 2 pm.

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  Raj Thackeray writes to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on rising girl kidnappings in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | December 13, 2025 10:41 IST

  Raj Thackeray questioned the government’s approach, accusing it of focusing on budget approvals during the winter legislative session while neglecting critical issues affecting public safety.

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  Maharashtra govt's big traffic reform push: Only cops with bodycams to issue challans in state

  Maharashtra | December 10, 2025 19:41 IST

  Maharashtra will introduce body-worn cameras for traffic police, allowing only equipped personnel to issue challans in a move aimed at transparency and accountability. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced it in the legislative council.

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  Orange Gate to Marine Drive in 10 minutes: Check key features of Mumbai's first urban tunnel

  Business | December 04, 2025 17:37 IST

  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that the project would provide significant relief to the people of Mumbai, as it would significantly contribute to easing the existing traffic.

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  Mumbai pod-taxi plan gathers speed, bhoomi pujan for Mira-Bhayandar route in six months: Details

  Business | December 02, 2025 16:44 IST

  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that pod taxi services would soon be introduced in the state to give a boost to mobility and simultaneously reduce congestion.

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  Ajit Pawar assures fair probe in controversial Pune land deal involving son: 'Spoke to CM Fadnavis'

  Maharashtra | November 07, 2025 21:06 IST

  Ajit Pawar also clarified that preliminary investigations indicate no financial transactions occurred in the deal. He said he has no objection with the Opposition targeting him on this issue.

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  Fadnavis orders probe into 'illegal' Pune land deal linked to Ajit Pawar's son; know about the case

  Maharashtra | November 06, 2025 20:49 IST

  Parth Pawar, director of Amedia Holdings LLP, is accused of purchasing 16.19 hectares (around 40 acres) of land in Mundhwa for Rs 300 crore, while its estimated market value is reportedly around Rs 1,800 crore. Allegations also suggest that the Rs 21 crore stamp duty was recorded at just Rs 500.