Maharashtra

November 19, 2025 9:10 PM

Maharashtra Conviction Rate Rises to 53%, Says CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said that the state’s conviction rate has improved from 9 percent in 2013 to 53 percent in 2025. He was speaking after the inauguration of an Exhibition on New Criminal Laws at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Mr. Fadnavis said that with the new criminal laws, conviction rate can reach to 90 percent. He said mobile forensic vans have further helped reduce pendency and ensured transparent examination of evidence. He said that 50 thousand vacant ...

Maharashtra tops 6th National Water Awards 2024

November 11, 2025 9:21 PM

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Maharashtra tops 6th National Water Awards 2024

Maharashtra has secured the first position in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards for 2024. The awards, announced by Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil, recognise outstanding efforts in water conservation and management across the country. Gujarat and Haryana have been placed second and third respectively. This year, 46 winners have been selected across ten categories, including Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, and Best Institution. ...

Maharashtra, Spain Sign MoU to Set Up World-Class Convention Centre in Nagpur

October 10, 2025 5:29 PM

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Maharashtra, Spain Sign MoU to Set Up World-Class Convention Centre in Nagpur

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans to set up a world-class convention centre in Nagpur, equipped with all modern facilities. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the Chief Minister’s residence in Mumbai today, between the Maharashtra government and Fira Barcelona International, a leading company from Spain. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, the location for the convention centre should be well connected by every mode of transport. He...

Indian Railways get ₹24,634 crore boost for expansion in Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat & Chhattisgarh

October 7, 2025 8:52 PM

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Indian Railways get ₹24,634 crore boost for expansion in Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat & Chhattisgarh

The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four railway projects worth 24 thousand 634 crore rupees. These projects include Bhusaval - Wardha 3rd and 4th line, Gondia - Dongargarh 4th line, Vadodara - Ratlam 3rd and 4th line and Itarsi - Bhopal - Bina 4th line. The four multitracking projects will cover 18 Districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 894 kilometres. Briefing media aft...

Maharashtra: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde orders immediate help for citizens trapped in marathwada floods

September 22, 2025 8:27 PM

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Maharashtra: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde orders immediate help for citizens trapped in marathwada floods

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed immediate help to the citizens trapped in the flood in the Marathwada region. Mr Shinde today took a detailed review of the flood situation of Beed, Dharashiv, Latur, Parbhani and Hingoli districts. He spoke to the Chief Secretary as well as the Principal Secretary, and the Director of the Disaster Management Department. To ensure flood-affected people reach safer places, Mr Shinde directed to sending of a hel...

Heavy Rains in Maharashtra cause Flood-Like Conditions across several areas

September 22, 2025 8:10 PM

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Heavy Rains in Maharashtra cause Flood-Like Conditions across several areas

In Maharashtra, Latur district has been experiencing heavy rains since this afternoon, leading to flood-like conditions in several areas. With the opening of the gates of Manjara, Lower Terna, and Tawarja projects, rivers, streams, and canals have overflowed, causing water to flow over bridges in many villages. As a result, road connectivity to several villages in Nilanga and Ausa talukas has been cut off. The Latur-Zahirabad National Highway was submerged under floodwaters. Meanwhile...

Over 17.85 lakh hectares of farmland damaged by Rain: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister

September 16, 2025 8:39 PM

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Over 17.85 lakh hectares of farmland damaged by Rain: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister

Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane said that nearly 17.85 lakh hectares of farmland have been hit, with kharif crops suffering the most. Elaborating on the heavy rainfall and flood situation, he said heavy rainfall in August and September has caused extensive damage to agriculture across Maharashtra, affecting 30 districts and 195 talukas. He further said that soybean, maize, cotton, urad, tur, and moong are the worst-affected crops. At the same time, vegetables, fru...

CM Fadnavis Calls Maharashtra India’s most industry-friendly state

September 11, 2025 9:06 PM

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CM Fadnavis Calls Maharashtra India’s most industry-friendly state

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today asserted that Maharashtra is among India’s most industry‑friendly states, offering one of the best environments for investment and business. Speaking at the India‑Australia Forum’s Global Leaders Meet held at the Jio World Trade Centre, he emphasised that the state holds a strong position in the “Ease of Doing Business” rankings. He announced that the government has launched the “Maitri Portal” (Friendship Portal), a sin...

Governor Acharya Devvrat gets additional charge of Maharashtra

September 11, 2025 5:17 PM

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Governor Acharya Devvrat gets additional charge of Maharashtra

Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has been given additional charge of Maharashtra. In a press communique, Rashtrapati Bhavan said that Acharya Devvrat has been given this charge after C. P. Radhakrishnan resigned from the post of Governor of Maharashtra, after his election as Vice President of India. ...

August 26, 2025 8:01 PM

Festive spirit peaks across Maharashtra as Ganeshotsav

Maharashtra is gearing up to celebrate its biggest state festival, Ganeshotsav, beginning tomorrow on Ganesh Chaturthi. Cities and towns across the state are abuzz with last-minute preparations, as pandals, markets, and homes come alive with festive energy. In Mumbai, major Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandals, including the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, Ganesh Galli Mandal, Andhericha Raja, and Mumbaicha Raja, have completed elaborate decorations and final touches to the idols of Lord Ganesha. The gran...