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April 23, 2026 10:02 AM

Polling begins for bypolls in Maharashtra, Gujarat alongside Tamil Nadu, Bengal assembly elections

Polling for by-elections in two Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat began on Thursday, alongside Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and the first phase of polling in West Bengal, all under tight security arrangements. The bypolls were necessitated by the deaths of sitting legislators. In Gujarat, voting is underway in the Umreth Assembly constituency following the demise of MLA Govind Parmar. In Maharashtra, by-elections are being held in Baramati and Rahuri after the deaths...

April 7, 2026 5:05 PM

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 kicks off IDY countdown, sets Asia record with mass Trikonasana in Maharashtra’s Lonar

The Ayush Ministry on Tuesday launched the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with Yoga Mahotsav-2026 in Lonar, Maharashtra, where nearly 5,000 participants created a record by performing Trikonasana together. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), was held at Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj Udyan in Buldhana district and entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing the yoga posture. Union Minister of St...

March 31, 2026 11:16 AM

Centre releases over Rs 1,500 crore to boost rural local governance in 6 states

The government on Tuesday said it has released more than Rs 1,500 crore as the 15th Finance Commission grants to strengthen rural local governance in six states. The Centre sanctioned and released tied and untied grants during FY 2025–26 for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)/Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Telangana, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Mizoram and Meghalaya to further empower grassroots governance and enable need-based local development. For Telangana, Rs 247.94 crore has bee...

February 24, 2026 4:06 PM

Cabinet approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 Crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of ₹9,072 crore. The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by about 307 kilometres across eight districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The approved projects include the Gondia-Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh-Kiul third and fourth line, and Gamharia-Chandil third and fourth line. Once...

February 23, 2026 3:44 PM

Four-day Khelo India Winter Games begin in J&K’s Gulmarg today

All arrangements are in place today for the inauguration of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) at the picturesque, snow-clad ski resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir. The four-day event will be flagged off today by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, with 400 athletes from 30 states and union territories participating. Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, told IANS, “400 participants from 30 states and union territories have registered for the games. God willing...

February 23, 2026 3:34 PM

Maharashtra preferred FDI hub, policy push aimed at $5-trillion economy by 2047: Governor

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday said that the state continues to be a leading destination for foreign investment, contributing over 13.5 per cent to the national GDP. He further stated that a “Vision Management Unit” has been set up to guide the state’s transition towards a $5-trillion economy by 2047. Addressing the joint session of both houses of the state legislature on the inaugural day of the budget session, the Governor said that Maharashtra received Rs 1,64,875 crore...

February 14, 2026 2:48 PM

Cabinet clears Rs 3,320 crore for upgradation of 154-km NH-160A corridor in Maharashtra

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the rehabilitation and upgradation of the Ghoti-Trimbak (Mokhada)-Jawhar-Manor-Palghar section of National Highway 160A in Maharashtra at a total capital cost of ₹3,320.38 crore. The 154.635-km project will be executed on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode and will upgrade the corridor to a mix of two-lane and four-lane configurations with paved shoulders. The region west...

February 10, 2026 2:45 PM

Will work with unwavering loyalty for welfare of Maha: Sunetra Pawar after taking charge as Dy CM

Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday took charge as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister in the Mantralaya and promised to make an honest effort to uphold the legacy and ideals of her late husband Ajit Pawar and build a more capable state. Dy CM Sunetra Pawar further stated that she will continue to work with unwavering loyalty and devotion for the welfare of Maharashtra. She was accompanied by NCP Working President Praful Patel, state unit chief Sunil Tatkare, ministers including Chhagan Bhujbal, Hasan Mush...

February 10, 2026 9:01 AM

Maharashtra to fill over 70,000 government posts under new recruitment system

The Maharashtra government is set to introduce a new statewide recruitment system, with plans to fill more than 70,000 government posts in a phased manner, including around 50,000 positions through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, which focused on governance reforms and accelerating administrative changes, with an emphasis on human resource management and transparency in recruitment. In a post on X, the ...

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...