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Maharashtra has kept Telangana's proposal to increase the Tummidihatti barrage height from 148 metres to 152 metres pending. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a joint committee to examine technical aspects and potential submergence impacts before a decision.

Telangana and Maharashtra discussed the proposed Tummidihatti Barrage on the Pranahita river. Maharashtra indicated conditional support if its interests remain protected. Devendra Fadnavis proposed a joint committee to examine the barrage height, water availability, submergence and compensation requirements

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is set to meet his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai to discuss the long-pending Tummidihatti barrage project across the Pranahita river. Telangana is seeking Maharashtra's approval for a Full Reservoir Level of 152 metres, while Maharashtra has raised concerns over the possible submergence of villages.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on an official visit to India and is scheduled to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on strengthening bilateral ties. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, defence, energy, investment, emerging technologies, and regional and global developments.

Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal accused Maharashtra’s MahaYuti government of failing to curb organised crime following the firing incident targeting Tiger Shroff’s vehicle. He questioned restrictions on Lawrence Bishnoi’s transfer for interrogation and demanded accountability from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. In a social media post and an audio message, the group warned individuals associated with Salman Khan, claiming Tiger had ignored prior warnings.

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