Devendra Fadnavis
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Fadnavis credits himself for bringing Thackeray brothers 'together' nearly after 20 years | Video
Maharashtra | Jul 05, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTMaharashtra 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 | Jul 04, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTMaharashtra 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 | Jul 04, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTFadnavis 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 | Jul 03, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTMukhyamantri 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 | Jun 30, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTAccording 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 | Jun 26, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTMaharashtra 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 | Jun 26, 2025, 04:02 PM ISTMaharashtra: 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 | Jun 25, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThis 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 | Jun 24, 2025, 08:32 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 15, 2025, 11:06 PM ISTPune 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 | Jun 10, 2025, 11:16 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 07, 2025, 11:20 PM ISTUddhav-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 | Jun 07, 2025, 02:55 PM ISTReacting 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 | Jun 01, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTThe 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.
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Fadnavis lashes out at Vijay Wadettiwar over Op Sindoor remarks: 'What can be said to fools?'
Maharashtra | May 21, 2025, 07:19 PM ISTFadnavis said people who have no sense of duty towards the nation are "fools" and they need to be responded to.
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Maharashtra approves new post in Mumbai Police to vigil sleeper cells aftermath of India-Pak tension
Maharashtra | May 16, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTMumbai: Under the new mechanism, the joint commissioner of Special Branch will report directly to the commissioner and will also coordinate with the joint commissioner (law and order).
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Devendra Fadnavis calls Raj Thackeray ‘open university’, says 'MNS chief has his own statute'
Maharashtra | May 15, 2025, 04:52 AM ISTShiv Sena minister Uday Samant on May 12 met Raj Thackeray days after there was talk of a possible rapprochement between the MNS chief and his estranged cousin Uddhav Thackeray. The meeting also came ahead of pending civic elections in Mumbai.
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Rohit Sharma meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis after announcing Test retirement
Cricket | May 14, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTRohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7, months after stressing multiple times that he is not quitting the format. He met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (May 13) who congratulated him on a wonderful Test career.
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Maharashtra govt unveils 91-foot tall statue of Shivaji Maharaj, nine months after collapse incident
Maharashtra | May 12, 2025, 10:28 AM ISTThe new statue depicts Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj wielding a sword that is 29 feet long. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said adequate care has been taken so that the new statue lasts at least 100 years in any environment.
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Maharashtra govt clears conversion of over 2 lakh sq mts of leasehold land into ownership for metro
Maharashtra | May 08, 2025, 09:25 AM ISTMaharashtra: The decision, taken in the last week of April, will benefit metro projects in Nagpur, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad operated by Maha Metro, a state-run agency tasked with implementing modern metro rail systems outside Mumbai.