Devendra Fadnavis

September 26, 2026 12:50 PM

Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas, announces 12-point relief package

The Maharashtra government on Saturday declared drought conditions in 265 of the state’s 358 talukas following deficient monsoon rainfall during the 2026 Kharif season and announced a comprehensive relief package for affected farmers and rural households. The state’s Relief and Rehabilitation Department issued the declaration through a Government Resolution (GR) after the implementation of Trigger-1 guidelines under the Drought Management Code, 2016, and based on a report submitted by the C...

September 9, 2026 1:45 PM

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis releases tribute song for Asha Bhosle, composed by AR Rahman

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday released a special tribute song in memory of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, composed by music maestro AR Rahman, on her birth anniversary. The song was unveiled at an event in Mumbai in the presence of Rahman, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar and singer Zanai Bhosle. The musical tribute brought together prominent personalities from Maharashtra’s political and cultural spheres to honour the enduring legacy of Bhosle, on...

August 17, 2026 11:46 PM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi, seeks Centre’s support for key state projects

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed various developmental projects in the state, seeking greater support from the Centre for joint Centre-State initiatives. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed the meeting in a post on X. CM Fadnavis said he briefed PM Modi on the progress of several development projects and requested additional support from the Union government for projects being undertaken jointly by the ...

July 24, 2026 12:41 PM

Bharat Taxi launched in Maharashtra, expanding cooperative mobility model

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched the 'Bharat Taxi' service in Maharashtra, marking the expansion of the cooperative-based ride-hailing platform to the state after its rollout in Delhi and Gujarat. The initiative was launched at Navi Mumbai International Airport in the presence of Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol, representatives of the cooperative sector, transport organisations and taxi drivers associated with the platform. The service has been intro...

March 6, 2026 11:08 PM

Maha govt presents Rs 7.69 lakh crore budget, announces farm loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday presented the state budget for 2026–27 with an outlay of Rs 7,69,467 crore in the state Assembly. He also announced a crop loan waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh for farmers, along with a host of measures to boost agriculture, infrastructure and social welfare. The budget estimates a revenue deficit of Rs 40,552 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 1,50,491 crore. The government has projected revenue receipts of Rs 6,16,099 crore against revenue exp...

February 20, 2026 1:25 PM

Agriculture must be at core of India AI Mission: Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday underlined the growing global challenges confronting the agriculture sector, stating that food systems across the world are under increasing strain due to climate volatility, declining water tables, deteriorating soil health, fragile supply chains, and unpredictable markets. Addressing the India AI Summit 2026, Fadnavis said the world is at a defining moment, particularly for countries of the Global South where agriculture is not merely an ...

October 29, 2025 10:08 PM

‘Pune Grand Tour 2026’ unveiled: Boost to sports tourism and Fit India movement

The logo and jersey of ‘Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026’, India’s first-ever international UCI 2.2 Stage Cycling Race, were unveiled in Pune on Wednesday. The landmark event, organised jointly by Maharashtra Government, Pune District Administration, and the Cycling Federation of India, aims to showcase Pune’s rich cultural and sporting legacy while promoting cycling as a catalyst for health, tourism, and sustainability. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khads...

October 15, 2025 1:08 PM

Top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra

In a major setback to Left-Wing Extremism, senior CPI (Maoist) Politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, surrendered along with 60 Maoist cadres at the Gadchiroli Police Headquarters in Maharashtra, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The surrender is being seen as a significant step toward peace efforts and de-escalation of violence in Maoist-affected regions. Rao, considered one of the top leaders of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), laid down arms on Tuesday and expres...

September 26, 2025 11:11 PM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide substantial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to help farmers affected by heavy rains and floods in various parts of the state. Speaking to reporters after an hour-long meeting with the Prime Minister in New Delhi, CM Fadnavis said, “I submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister detailing the flood situation in Maharashtra and briefed him about the damage caused due t...

December 12, 2024 2:34 PM

Maharashtra cabinet expansion scheduled for December 14

Amid ongoing speculation about Maharashtra's cabinet formation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the formula for cabinet expansion has been finalized and will be revealed soon. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis addressed rumors linking his and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's recent visits to Delhi with the cabinet expansion process. "I have come for party-related meetings, and Ajit Pawar has come for his work. There is no need for speculation. Decisions in our party ...