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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.

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  Fadnavis lashes out at Vijay Wadettiwar over Op Sindoor remarks: 'What can be said to fools?'

  Maharashtra | May 21, 2025 19:19 IST

  Fadnavis 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 14:50 IST

  Mumbai: 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 4:52 IST

  Shiv 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 IST

  Rohit 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 IST

  The 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 9:25 IST

  Maharashtra: 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.

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  Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Lauds Centre’s Caste Census Decision, Calls It A 'Historic Decision'

  News | May 01, 2025 8:02 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lauded the Centre’s Caste census decision. He also hailed it as a “historic decision”.

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  Maharashtra govt to give Rs 50 lakh each to families of 6 state natives killed in Pahalgam attack

  Maharashtra | April 29, 2025 15:44 IST

  The announcement was made during a state cabinet meeting on Tuesday, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims. In addition to the financial support, the government will also focus on the education and employment needs of these families affected by the tragedy.

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  India’s first bullet train to be operational in 36 months, says Fadnavis: Check route, features

  Maharashtra | April 28, 2025 19:42 IST

  India's first bullet train project features a 21 km long tunnel, including a 7 km undersea tunnel. The bullet train will run on a 508 km long track, with 12 stations along the route. The first section, between Bilimora and Surat, is expected to be operational by 2028.

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  Action to be taken against 'Pakistani nationals' who overstay in Maharashtra, says Fadnavis | Video

  Maharashtra | April 25, 2025 17:23 IST

  Pahalgam terror attack: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asserted the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon hunt down the masterminds of the Pahalgam terror attack and bring them to justice.

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  Fadnavis deploys ministers, Shinde in Srinagar: Split Pahalgam relief moves stress alliance issues

  Maharashtra | April 25, 2025 10:55 IST

  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde appear to have taken parallel routes in responding to the crisis, highlighting an apparent lack of coordination and growing discomfort within the coalition.

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  Maharashtra panel urges CM to roll back Hindi mandate, Fadnavis says Marathi remains top priority

  Maharashtra | April 21, 2025 8:44 IST

  The Maharashtra government's language consultation committee has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to revoke the decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5. The panel argued the move contradicts the NEP, which does not mandate any language.

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  No imposition of 'Hindi language' in Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | April 20, 2025 23:45 IST

  Amid the ongoing row over the Maharashtra govt's decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language, CM Devendra Fadnavis said it is wrong to say that Hindi is being imposed, as Marathi will continue to be mandatory in the state.

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  Will be happy if Raj Thackeray and Uddhav 'come together' in Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis | Video

  Maharashtra | April 19, 2025 23:51 IST

  Maharashtra politics: Estranged cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have sparked speculation about a possible reconciliation with statements indicating they could ignore trivial issues and join hands nearly two decades after a bitter parting of ways.

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  HC issues notice to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis in petition challenging his 2024 assembly poll win

  Maharashtra | April 17, 2025 17:15 IST

  The poll petition was filed by Congress' Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe, who had lost to Fadnavis by a margin of 39,710 votes.

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  Mumbai: Water tanker strike enters 4th day, BMC invokes Disaster Management Act to maintain supply

  Maharashtra | April 14, 2025 7:14 IST

  On the fourth day of the water tanker strike in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation invoked the Disaster Management Act to requisition private tankers, wells, and borewells to ensure uninterrupted water supply. The strike, led by the MWTA, protests new CGWA norms.

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  Shivaji Maharaj's legacy not limited to Maharashtra, the nation and world need his ideals: Amit Shah

  Maharashtra | April 12, 2025 13:30 IST

  Amit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort amid rising political heat in Maharashtra over legacy and appointments.

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  Good news for Mumbai commuters: Smart cards for metro, local trains, buses to be launched soon

  Maharashtra | April 11, 2025 23:08 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced the state government’s plans to launch the ‘Mumbai One’ smart card to streamline public transportation in the city.

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  Tahawwur Rana Extradition: Opposition Questions Timing of 26/11 Accused's Extradition | Speed News

  Originals | April 11, 2025 18:20 IST

  Tahawwur Rana's extradition led to a credit war between the government and the opposition. Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis took a dig at Sanjay Raut over Tahawwur Rana's remark. Further, PM Modi visited Varanasi and launched projects worth Rs 3,880 Crore.