Devendra Fadnavis
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Pune: Six injured in stampede-like situation at Shivneri Fort during Shiv Jayanti event
Maharashtra | Feb 19, 2026, 08:43 AM ISTThe injured were immediately rushed to the government hospital in Junnar, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.
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Maharashtra scraps 5% Muslim reservation decision; why did the government withdraw 2014 quota move?
Maharashtra | Feb 18, 2026, 10:36 AM ISTThe Maharashtra government has cancelled the 2014 decision that granted 5% reservation to socially and educationally backward Muslims. The move was taken because the ordinance was stayed by the Bombay High Court.
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Maharashtra CM stays minority tag certificates issued to 75 institutes after Ajit Pawar's death
Education | Feb 17, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTAccording to government records, 75 institutions were granted minority status between January 28 and February 2. The first certificate was issued at 3:09 pm on the day of the accident.
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Minority status certificates issued in bulk during state mourning after Ajit Pawar's death, probe on
Maharashtra | Feb 16, 2026, 08:43 PM ISTA political controversy has flared up in Maharashtra after 75 educational institutions were granted minority status in the days immediately following Ajit Pawar's death. The state government has ordered a high-level probe to verify whether signatures were genuine or tampered with.
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DGCA probe in Ajit Pawar plane crash case underway, will wait for final report, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Feb 11, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the aircraft's black box had already been recovered and that investigations on all fronts had commenced.
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BJP has emerged as largest party in urban and rural Maharashtra after local body elections: Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Feb 09, 2026, 06:37 PM ISTIn Kolhapur and Latur, where all three parties contested together, the Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious. The BJP has broken its own 2017 record this time. In 2017, the BJP won 284 seats, while this time it has already secured 410 seats.
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Satara ZP-Panchayat Samiti Election Results 2026: BJP takes massive lead, NCP ahead in Koregaon seat
Maharashtra | Feb 09, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTSatara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis Election Results LIVE Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took massive lead on over 20 seats in Zilla Parishad election results as per the declared results and trends in Satara.
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Satara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: What happened in the last elections in 2017?
Maharashtra | Feb 08, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTSatara Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: NCP dominated Satara's 2017 Zilla Parishad polls, clinching 39 of 64 seats and solidifying its rural dominance. BJP and Congress tied at 7 each, with others at 7, Shiv Sena at 2, independents at 2; BSP, CPI, CPI-M, and MNS drew blanks.
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'Fadnavis has no right to comment': Sharad Pawar slams Maharashtra CM over NCP merger remarks
Maharashtra | Feb 04, 2026, 11:38 AM ISTSharad Pawar targeted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the NCP merger issue, saying that since Fadnavis was not involved in the merger talks, he has no right to comment on the matter.
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Who will be given responsibility held by Ajit Pawar? Praful Patel, others hold talks with Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Jan 30, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTA day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, voices emerged within his party NCP on Thursday for a state cabinet berth for his wife Sunetra, while rival factions spoke of reconciliation and taking forward merger talks.
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Speed News: Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours amid tearful farewell
Originals | Jan 30, 2026, 12:10 AM ISTAjit Pawar cremated with full state honours amid tearful farewell. SC pauses new UGC rules, calls them vague. Fadnavis pays emotional tribute to Ajit Pawar, lauds his legacy. Tamil Nadu: Congress–TVK alliance talks emerge via Vijay’s father.
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When Ajit Pawar recounted his in-flight chat with Fadnavis about surviving accidents | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Jan 29, 2026, 07:54 PM ISTAjit Pawar plane crash: An old video shows Ajit Pawar describing the turbulence caused by thick cloud cover and recalls seeking reassurance from Fadnavis aboard a flight. The CM responded calmly, saying he survived multiple accidents and that his luck would see them both through.
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Ajit Pawar dies: Supporters flock for final glimpse; PM Modi to attend last rites today | Updates
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTNCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar clarified that the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar was clearly an accident and politics should not be done on this. His remark came after several politicians, including Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav, sought a probe into the mishap.
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Speed News: Fadnavis, Shinde, Devvrat meet Sunetra Pawar to condole Ajit Pawar's death
Originals | Jan 28, 2026, 08:01 PM ISTFadnavis, Shinde, Devvrat meet Sunetra Pawar to condole Ajit Pawar's death. Mamata Banerjee seeks SC-monitored probe into Ajit Pawar crash. President Murmu highlights anti-corruption efforts in budget session. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Ajit Pawar death: Devendra Fadnavis expresses grief, announces three-day state mourning
Maharashtra | Jan 28, 2026, 12:29 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister announced three days of state mourning after the demise of NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Leaders and citizens across the state have expressed shock and grief, honouring Pawar’s decades-long contributions to Maharashtra politics and governance.
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Mumbai Mayor: BMC mayoral race intensifies as six BJP women councillors emerge front-runners
Maharashtra | Jan 23, 2026, 09:49 AM ISTMumbai Mayor Race: Six women councillors from the BJP have emerged as the leading contenders for the Mumbai Mayor's post. The final call is likely after CM Fadnavis returns from Davos. The mayoral race is shaping up as a key political development in Mumbai’s civic landscape.
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Ladki Bahin Yojana: Maharashtra government grants major extension for e-KYC process | Details
Maharashtra | Jan 21, 2026, 07:10 AM ISTLadki Bahin Yojana: Beneficiaries hit a wall with the initial e-KYC deadline of November 18, 2025, plagued by persistent issues like OTP delivery failures, portal server outages at ladakibahin.maharashtra.gov.in, and various glitches—especially tough for women in far-flung rural spots.
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BMC polls: Race to register councillor factions intensifies as parties aim to prevent defections
Maharashtra | Jan 20, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTThe newly elected councillors of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena will on Wednesday go to Konkan Bhavan for the registration of their faction. All 65 councillors of Shiv Sena (UBT) will go to the Konkan Commissioner’s office in Belapur, where the faction will be officially registered.
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When will Mumbai get its mayor? Reservation lottery to be held on Thursday
Maharashtra | Jan 19, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTThe draw will determine which category the Mayor’s post of BMC will be reserved for, not just in Mumbai but across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
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Pune victory signals acceptance of PM Modi's leadership, not rejection of Ajit Pawar: Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Jan 17, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTFadnavis was asked about the electoral implications for Ajit Pawar, who is affectionately referred to as ‘dada’ in Maharashtra. The BJP chief minister was quick to clarify that the outcome wasn’t about rejecting the leadership of Ajit Pawar but about the people’s acceptance of PM Modi's leadership.