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  Maharashtra govt issues detailed protocols for officials to respect and assist MPs and MLAs

  Maharashtra | November 21, 2025 14:34 IST

  Departments must invite elected representatives to official events, provide public information for free, and undergo mandatory training on protocol. Non-compliance will lead to disciplinary action. The move follows frequent complaints from MPs and MLAs about delays and disrespect from officials.

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  Maharashtra: Shiv Sena ministers skip cabinet meetings, Opposition claims tiff between BJP, Shinde

  India | November 18, 2025 16:49 IST

  The recent defections from the Shiv Sena to the BJP in Kalyan Dombivli appeared to be the immediate trigger, according to those familiar with the matter.

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  Uddhav Thackeray returns as chair of Balasaheb Thackeray memorial trust

  Maharashtra | November 16, 2025 21:16 IST

  Along with Uddhav, his son Aaditya Thackeray and senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Subhash Desai have also been appointed to the trust for five years.

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  Maharashtra: 65 children die of malnutrition, Bombay HC slams state govt's 'insensitive' approach

  Maharashtra | November 13, 2025 10:16 IST

  Maharashtra: In a firm directive, the Bombay High Court summoned the Principal Secretaries of the Public Health, Tribal Development, Women and Child Welfare, and Finance Departments to personally appear before the bench on November 24.

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  Stringent probe ordered as CM Fadnavis acts on Rs 1,800 cr Pune land scam involving Ajit Pawar's son

  Maharashtra | November 07, 2025 14:58 IST

  Maharashtra land scam controversy: Ajit Pawar has firmly denied any personal involvement in the controversial Pune land deal and stressed the importance of abiding by rules, asserting that he will not tolerate any wrongdoing, including by his own family members.

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  Diwali gift for Mumbai residents; government abolishes area boundary norm for document registration

  Maharashtra | October 14, 2025 10:47 IST

  Under the new reform, residents, businessmen and company owners across Mumbai city and its suburbs can now register documents at any of the six designated stamp offices in the city, regardless of the location of their residence or business establishment.

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  Maharashtra govt announces Rs 31,628 crore relief package for flood-hit farmers | Here are details

  Maharashtra | October 07, 2025 17:16 IST

  Maharashtra: The Chief Minister assured that the government’s top priority was ensuring farmers are ready for the upcoming rabi season. Compensation payments will be directly transferred to farmers’ bank accounts.

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  Maharashtra govt makes e-KYC mandatory for 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiaries | Here are full details

  Maharashtra | September 20, 2025 11:45 IST

  Maharashtra: Launched in July 2024, the Ladki Bahin Yojana offers monthly aid of Rs 1,500 to women aged 21 to 65 from families with an annual income of up to Rs 2.5 lakh.

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  SC orders Maharashtra govt, State EC to conduct local body polls by January 31, 2026

  Maharashtra | September 16, 2025 15:38 IST

  A lawyer representing Maharashtra stated that the process is ongoing. He said delimitation has been completed and the State Election Commission is requesting some additional time, adding that an interim application has also been filed in this regard.

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  Maharashtra extends private sector daily working hours from 9 to 10, amends existing law

  Maharashtra | September 04, 2025 20:45 IST

  According to the government, these reforms aim to make it easier to run a business, attract more investment, create jobs, and at the same time protect workers' rights, such as ensuring double wages for overtime.

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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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  Maharashtra government withdraws GRs on three-language policy amid Hindi row

  Maharashtra | June 29, 2025 23:37 IST

  Hindi row in Maharashtra: With the withdrawal of the two controversial government resolutions, the spotlight now shifts to the Dr Jadhav-led committee, whose upcoming recommendations are expected to shape the next phase of Maharashtra’s language education policy in schools.

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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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  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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  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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  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 cabinet approves 'private carpooling' legal in state to reduce traffic congestion

  Maharashtra | April 30, 2025 18:44 IST

  Maharashtra: Carpooling as a legal service was under discussion since the last more than two decades, but the Maharashtra government had not given permission for it earlier.

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  Turn Mumbai's Raj Bhavan into memorial of Shivaji and shift Governor elsewhere: Uddhav Thackeray

  Maharashtra | April 16, 2025 19:07 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) being the 'Hindutva' party is a fake narrative.

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  Maharashtra: Nitesh Rane appeals people to buy jhatka meat from 'Malhar' certified shops

  Maharashtra | March 11, 2025 20:16 IST

  Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane on Monday launched the Malhar Certification portal and urged people to not buy mutton from shops without this certification. He added that these shops will be 100 per cent owned by people of Hindu community.