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  Navi Mumbai airport set for September launch, to be India’s most modern terminal: CM Devendra Fadnav

  Maharashtra | July 12, 2025 21:18 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the first passenger flight from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will take off in September 2025. With 94% of construction complete, the project is on track for a September 30 launch, pending PM Narendra Modi’s availability.

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  UNESCO adds Maratha Military Landscapes to World Heritage List, PM Modi says 'entire nation elated'

  India | July 12, 2025 10:38 IST

  The recognition was granted during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, marking a major milestone in the global celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural legacy.

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  Maharashtra to merge six cantonment boards with municipal bodies, CM Fadnavis greenlights reform

  Maharashtra | July 10, 2025 21:37 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the merger or reorganisation of six cantonment boards across the state to improve civic services and infrastructure. The move follows a Union government policy to address jurisdictional challenges in cantonment areas.

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  Maharashtra Assembly passes 'Special Public Security Bill' to tackle urban Naxalism: Know about it

  Maharashtra | July 10, 2025 20:46 IST

  Opposition parties had raised objections on some aspects of the bill, including what they claimed was an expansive interpretation of the term "urban Naxal". The bill is yet to be tabled in the legislative council.

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  Fadnavis slams Shiv Sena MLA over canteen assault incident, calls behaviour 'unacceptable'

  Maharashtra | July 09, 2025 16:06 IST

  Terming the act as "unacceptable" and "not honourable to anyone," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis strongly condemned the behaviour and stressed that the incident has brought disrepute to the entire legislative body.

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  Maharashtra: Hundreds of MNS workers detained during protest demanding recognition of Marathi

  Maharashtra | July 08, 2025 16:02 IST

  MNS workers were detained during a protest over Marathi language rights, sparking political tensions and renewed debate on linguistic identity in Maharashtra.

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  Fadnavis credits himself for bringing Thackeray brothers 'together' nearly after 20 years | Video

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 23:59 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited himself for uniting the estranged Thackeray cousins, setting the stage for a historic reunion that signals renewed Marathi unity.

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  Eknath Shinde's 'Jai Gujarat' remark draws flak from Opposition amid row over Marathi language

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2025 23:54 IST

  Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who was speaking at an event in Pune, lauded Home Minister Amit Shah and ended his speech with this sequence of slogans: “Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra, Jai Gujarat.”

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  Surprised they appreciate English, create dispute over Hindi: Fadnavis on Marathi slapgate row

  Maharashtra | July 04, 2025 23:53 IST

  Fadnavis confirmed that the police had filed an FIR and taken action, and warned of strict consequences if such incidents recur.

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  Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana: Maharashtra govt removes over 2200 ineligible women from scheme

  Maharashtra | July 03, 2025 17:10 IST

  Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana: The scheme, initiated by the Women and Child Development Department, is designed to empower women between the ages of 21 and 65 by offering a monthly financial aid of Rs 1,500 through direct benefit transfer.

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  New bill tabled in Maharashtra assembly for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority, check details

  Maharashtra | June 30, 2025 18:08 IST

  According to the bill, the 22-member Authority will be headed by the Nashik division commissioner, and will also include Nashik collector and Nashik Range inspector general of police as vice chairpersons.

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  BJP MLA sparks controversy with remarks on welfare beneficiaries, says 'you have clothes because...'

  Maharashtra | June 26, 2025 17:51 IST

  Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis promptly dissociated the BJP from Babanrao Lonikar’s controversial remarks, describing them as 'completely inappropriate' and misaligned with the principles upheld by PM Modi. He emphasised that such statements have no place in public discourse.

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  Uddhav Thackeray opposes 'Hindi' as third language in Maharashtra schools

  Maharashtra | June 26, 2025 16:02 IST

  Maharashtra: Thackeray launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of pushing a 'one language, one party' narrative under the guise of educational policy. Citing earlier remarks by BJP President JP Nadda, he warned that such moves signal a 'linguistic emergency' in the country.

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

  Maharashtra | June 25, 2025 23:55 IST

  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).

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

  Maharashtra | June 24, 2025 20:32 IST

  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.

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

  Maharashtra | June 15, 2025 23:06 IST

  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.

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

  Maharashtra | June 10, 2025 23:16 IST

  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.

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

  Maharashtra | June 07, 2025 23:20 IST

  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.

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

  India | June 07, 2025 14:55 IST

  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'.

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

  Maharashtra | June 01, 2025 18:47 IST

  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.