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A soybean farmer from Maharashtra’s Dharashiv district has sent Rs 5,000 to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as a protest against interim drought relief. Chand Shaikh said his 1.5-acre crop earned just Rs 3,900 after costing Rs 25,000

Farmers in Adilabad’s border villages have urged the Telangana government to announce festival relief similar to Maharashtra’s Rs 5,000 assistance for farmers in drought-hit areas. The demand comes amid deficient rainfall, crop losses, mounting debts and growing agrarian distress.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ahead of the party’s October 2 Mumbai agitation, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll manipulation and questioning restrictions on protests at Shivaji Park and elsewhere

Noise levels during the final-day Ganapati immersion processions in Mumbai exceeded permissible limits, with readings peaking at 107.8 decibels, according to NGO Awaaz Foundation. Despite restrictions of 40–45 dB at night, loud music continued past midnight, prompting the NGO to flag violations.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited drought-hit Latur, promising immediate state aid, continued farm loan waivers and relief for farmers facing crop failures, drinking water and fodder shortages. The government plans a drought notification and long-term water diversion project 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a two-year plan to transform Pune and its metropolitan region, focusing on infrastructure and mobility. He said projects including ring roads, tunnels and metro expansion would make Pune a sought-after urban destination by 2029

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday attacked the Opposition, calling CJP a “Congress Jitao Programme” and Rahul Gandhi’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” a campaign of lies. Speaking in Pune, he also urged citizens to celebrate Ganeshotsav traditionally, avoiding controversies over DJs and loudspeakers

Rescued tourists from West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala recounted harrowing near-death experiences after being stranded during flash floods in Nepal. Many described landslides, buses swept away, and buildings collapsing before state governments facilitated their safe return home.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government is willing to discuss constitutionally and legally valid Maratha quota demands as activist Manoj Jarange continued his hunger strike in Jalna. Jarange has threatened a Mumbai march if demands for Kunbi certificates remain unmet

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said tolerance is the “soul” of Hindutva while endorsing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Hinduism’s inclusive nature. Fadnavis stressed that tolerance means respecting all religions but does not imply failing to resist attacks

Maharashtra residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal have safely returned to India following coordinated evacuation efforts. The citizens thanked the Maharashtra government for its assistance, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Maharashtra’s autorickshaw and taxi unions welcomed the government’s decision to give non-Marathi drivers another year to acquire working knowledge of Marathi. The extension eases immediate livelihood concerns, while unions plan additional classes to help drivers meet the language requirement

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a one-year grace period for non-Marathi auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to acquire basic Marathi proficiency. Drivers will face no licence or permit cancellations during the period, while unions will organise language classes and provide study materials

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said arrangements are in place for the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning September 14, with authorities directed to follow Bombay High Court rules. He urged mandals to ensure safety, food hygiene, pothole-free routes and environmental compliance

Comedian Samay Raina joked about his past run-ins with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell while being felicitated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for participating in a cybercrime awareness film. Raina also recalled receiving calls from the agency during the India's Got Latent controversy

Protests by autorickshaw and taxi drivers erupted across Mumbai amid fears of steep fines over the state’s Marathi proficiency requirement. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that drivers need only basic work-related Marathi, while Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik warned action against officials issuing premature fines

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state FDA will frame SOPs to curb edible oil adulteration while protecting traditional oil traders and small retailers. He called for a balanced approach to food safety and livelihoods and announced a joint Maharashtra-Haryana committee for the Panipat memorial

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis endorsed PM Modi’s ‘dimagi Naxals’ remarks, alleging ideological Naxalism promotes anarchy. He also defended the full rendition of Vande Mataram, discussed conditions for women’s reservation and criticised Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for missing Independence Day events

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the state India’s primary growth engine, citing 8.8 per cent economic growth and measures for farmers, women and infrastructure. He outlined plans for district-level development, river-linking, agricultural power access and global-standard higher education

The NCP (SP) accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of misleading people over the closure of 36,211 companies in the state. The party questioned his claims about non-functional companies and sought clarity on unemployment and workers' pending dues.