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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged serious infrastructure problems in Pune’s Chakan industrial area and assured action to address traffic congestion and inadequate facilities. He said the district collector would coordinate multiple agencies, while Industries Minister Uday Samant denied industries had relocated
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MNS president Raj Thackeray met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, triggering political speculation. The meeting reportedly covered Shivaji Park and Mumbai-Goa Highway issues, while Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut dismissed political implications and joked about Fadnavis’s possible move to Delhi
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said reservation demands from different communities would be considered only if they comply with the Constitution and existing rules. He stressed equitable treatment for Marathas, OBCs, SCs, STs and other communities amid renewed quota debate
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra Home Department to withdraw police cases against students involved in NEET protests. The move is aimed at protecting students' academic and professional futures while the State begins the legal process of withdrawing pending FIRs
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation about moving to national politics, said his focus remains on Maharashtra, welcomed the Centre's response to the NEET issue, backed the proposed anti-paper leak bill and criticised Uddhav Thackeray's remarks
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A Mumbai police driver was removed from duty after a viral video showed him threatening student protesters with fabricated drug charges. The incident sparked political outrage, with Congress alleging state repression and CM Devendra Fadnavis condemning the driver's actions
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Maharashtra has approved revised development plans worth Rs 115 crore for three major pilgrimage sites in Parbhani, Amravati, and Nagpur. The projects aim to boost religious tourism, upgrade riverfronts and pilgrim amenities, and support the local economy
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Shiv Sena (UBT) launched a sharp editorial attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of running a “rumour-manufacturing factory” through the BJP’s IT cell to destabilize politics and divert attention from core state issues.
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Maharashtra will receive its allocated 10 tmcft of water from the Narmada Project after a long-pending inter-State issue was resolved at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the decision would benefit districts in north Maharashtra
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned of 90 kmph winds, flooding and a possible cloudburst in Nashik as torrential rains continue. The state remains on high alert, with red alerts issued across several districts and disaster response measures intensified
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The Maharashtra government ordered early closure of government offices and urged private firms to adopt work-from-home after the IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai. Authorities also released construction safety guidelines and advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel amid severe weather
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the Assembly that sanction proposals to prosecute government employees in 511 cases were pending as of May 31, 2026. Of these, 400 had remained pending for over 90 days across multiple departments
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Ketan Agarwal’s father dismissed claims that his son’s hair patch led to his alleged murder, saying the fiancée’s family knew about it. He demanded the death penalty for the accused and said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured a fast-tracked investigation
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At least five devotees were killed and 18 injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple’s outer hall collapsed in Yashwadi village, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, on Saturday afternoon.