Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

January 29, 2026 2:17 PM

Ajit Pawar laid to rest with full state honours

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday, was laid to rest with full state honours on Thursday at the Vidya Pratishthan ground in Baramati, his political stronghold. Thousands of mourners gathered to pay their final respects as his sons, Jay Pawar and Parth Pawar, performed the last rites and lit the funeral pyre. Supporters chanted “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe,” a testament to the deep affection and respect the veteran Nationalist Congress Party (...

January 29, 2026 8:56 AM

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed today in Baramati

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be held on Thursday in his political stronghold, Baramati, with full state honours, following his tragic death in a plane crash. Ajit Pawar's mortal remains have been kept at the Vidya Pratishtan ground to enable people to pay their final respects. A large gathering of supporters, party workers and locals is expected to visit the venue throughout the day. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chie...

January 22, 2026 11:15 AM

Maharashtra to build India’s first innovation city near Mumbai: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra is set to build its first ‘Innovation City’ near Mumbai, aimed at attracting global investors and innovation ecosystems, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Fadnavis said the proposal was presented under the AI and Innovation Ecosystem theme at the 2025 WEF conference before more than 400 investors. He added that the location has now been finalised and the project is expected...

January 21, 2026 1:15 PM

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis unveils new medtech roadmap at Davos to make healthcare more affordable

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday (Indian time) announced a new plan to use advanced medical technology to make healthcare accessible to everyone in the state. During a special session in Switzerland, the state government met with global medical companies to discuss how new machines and digital health tools can lower the cost of treatment for the common man. Regarding the importance of technology in medicine, Fadnavis said, "MoUs are just the byproduct of the interaction...

January 21, 2026 9:58 AM

“Davos essential for staying relevant in today’s geopolitics” :CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos is a crucial platform for India to remain connected with global trends in innovation, technology and business. Highlighting the importance of India’s participation at the summit, Fadnavis said that such international forums help states understand emerging global business processes and attract investments back home. “India’s presence in Davos is being registered very ...