Devendra Fadnavis
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CM Devendra Fadnavis visits Anna Hazare at Bombay Hospital, wishes him long and healthy life
India | Sep 01, 2026, 07:49 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed Anna Hazare that the revised cost of Kukdi irrigation project has been approved in the cabinet meeting held on Tueasday. Anna Hazare expressed happiness and satisfaction.
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Amid FDA crackdown, Maharashtra govt gives 1-year grace period to traders on loose edible oil sales
Maharashtra | Sep 01, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTCM Devendra Fadnavis said the state government will now form a joint committee of the FDA and traders and it will determine what changes traditional businesses must make to their businesses to comply with the law.
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Bombay HC to hear plea against Marathi language for taxi drivers tomorrow, here's what PIL says
Maharashtra | Aug 28, 2026, 08:25 PM ISTThe petition alleges violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution. Also, the petitioners have argued that the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 does not provide for such linguistic imperative for issuance of permits or badges.
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'Auto drivers speaking Hindi will be beaten up in Maharashtra': MNS leader issues warning
Maharashtra | Aug 27, 2026, 11:26 PM ISTMNS leader Amit Thackeray said the MNS would take action if complaints were received about auto-rickshaw drivers speaking in Hindi or behaving rudely with passengers.
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Good news for taxi drivers in Maharashtra: Govt grants one-year grace period to learn Marathi
Maharashtra | Aug 27, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that representatives of auto-rickshaw and taxi driver associations had met him and requested an additional year for the drivers to learn the language.
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Samay Raina jokes about his past cop run-ins while being felicitated by CM Fadnavis: 'First time…'
Entertainment | Aug 27, 2026, 10:26 AM ISTStand-up comedian Samay Raina was recently felicitated by CM Devendra Fadnavis at a Mumbai event. The comedian joked about his 'long-standing association" with Maharashtra Cyber while speaking about his past interactions with the cell. Watch the video here.
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'No injustice will be done on language grounds': Fadnavis on Marathi learning row
Maharashtra | Aug 24, 2026, 06:31 PM ISTMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said no one will face injustice over Marathi language rules and assured drivers their livelihoods are safe. He also targeted Congress over women's reservation and delimitation.
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Maharashtra CM gets power to override ministers' decisions: What the new rules say
Maharashtra | Aug 19, 2026, 03:57 PM ISTChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will be able to modify or revoke decisions made by ministers if necessary. This will further strengthen the CM's control over key government decisions.
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Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act to take effect on Aug 28: Here's what changes on conversion
Maharashtra | Aug 18, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTMaharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, will come into force on August 28, introducing strict penalties for forced, fraudulent and induced religious conversions. The law also requires prior application for voluntary conversion.
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Maharashtra to set up high-level panel to recommend reforms in govt recruitment exams
Maharashtra | Aug 12, 2026, 07:55 PM ISTThe committee will visit every revenue division and interact with students, educational institutions and other stakeholders before submitting a report on measures to make recruitment examinations more secure, transparent and effective.
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Big action by Fadnavis govt as Maharashtra bans 114 radical publications linked to terror outfits
Maharashtra | Aug 07, 2026, 09:00 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government banned and ordered the seizure of 114 publications and digital documents linked to banned terrorist organisations. The action follows ATS investigations and intelligence inputs claiming the material promotes radicalisation, violent extremism and terror recruitment.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses Centre move speculation, says 'I will stay here'
Maharashtra | Jul 26, 2026, 02:00 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed speculation about moving to the Centre, saying he will continue serving the state. He also reacted to the Uddhav Thackeray-Raj Thackeray rally and said the Centre is likely to introduce an anti-paper leak Bill.
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Maharashtra removes 81 lakh beneficiaries from Ladki Bahin scheme after e-KYC, Opposition reacts
Maharashtra | Jul 14, 2026, 07:44 AM ISTMaharashtra government has removed 81 lakh beneficiaries from the Ladki Bahin scheme after an e-KYC verification drive. The Opposition has accused the government of electoral misuse and financial irregularities, while the state says only eligible women will continue to receive benefits.
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Maharashtra govt forms panel to draft UCC, Justice Ranjana Desai-led committee gets 6-month deadline
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has constituted a seven-member committee led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code. The panel has six months to submit its report, with the state targeting the winter Assembly session for introducing the Bill.
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Maharashtra govt to amend Mumbai Police Act as CM Fadnavis vows to tighten dance bar rules
Maharashtra | Jun 30, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 29, 2026, 05:23 PM ISTOnce 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 | Jun 28, 2026, 08:08 PM ISTAddressing 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 | Jun 28, 2026, 08:33 AM ISTAddressing 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 | Jun 27, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTCM 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 | Jun 26, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTDuring 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.