Mumbai: A knife attack in Mira Road that left two security guards injured is being investigated as a possible case of self-radicalisation, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday, citing early findings from the ongoing probe. According to officials, material recovered from the accused’s residence has raised concerns about extremist influence. Preliminary inputs suggest […]
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Mumbai– Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the man arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road appears to have been “self-radicalised” and had a desire to target members of the Hindu community “in the name of jihad.” The incident, which took place in Mira Road in Mumbai, is being treated as a suspected “lone […]
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Mumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced a statewide campaign to gather more than 10 million signatures in support of the women’s reservation bill, escalating pressure after the proposed constitutional amendment failed to clear Parliament. Calling the bill’s defeat a major setback for women’s political representation, Fadnavis said the signature drive would be […]
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Mumbai, April 5, 2026: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the inclusive nature of the Kumbh Mela, describing it as a celebration of Sanatan culture that brings people together regardless of caste, ideology, or background. Speaking at a cultural forum, Fadnavis noted that the festival’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to unite millions […]
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Mumbai | January 18, 2026- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed speculation of possible defections following Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s meeting with newly elected Shiv Sena councillors at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. He said there was “no question of defection” and termed the meeting a routine interaction with newly elected representatives. […]
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Pune, October 29: The logo and jersey of the historic ‘Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026’, India’s first-ever international UCI 2.2 Stage Cycling Race, were officially unveiled today at The Westin Hotel, Pune. The event, jointly organised by the Government of Maharashtra, the Pune District Administration, and the Cycling Federation of India, celebrates the city’s cultural, […]
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New Delhi, September 26, 2025 – The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss matters of mutual interest. The meeting was acknowledged by the Prime Minister’s Office on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Maharashtra CM, Shri @Dev_Fadnavis met Prime Minister @narendramodi.@CMOMaharashtra” The interaction reflects ongoing collaboration between the state […]
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Mumbai- In a major push to skill development in India’s booming creative economy, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd. (MFSCDCL) to provide structured training and certification programs in filmmaking, media, and entertainment across Maharashtra. The […]
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Mumbai, June 14, 2025 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the newly developed Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering and the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Building in Mumbai today. The leaders also performed the Bhoomi Pujan for SVKM’s upcoming educational complex, marking a […]
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Mumbai, June 14: Indian students will no longer need to go abroad for higher education, as the Government of Maharashtra today signed Letters of Intent (LoIs) with five international universities under the National Education Policy (NEP). These global universities are setting up India’s first international education hub in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, announced Chief Minister […]
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