In a significant cultural and infrastructural milestone for Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a majestic statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The unveiling ceremony marked an important step in integrating Maharashtra’s rich historical legacy with one of the state’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. The event drew senior government...
A fresh controversy has emerged in the entertainment industry after the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) formally appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking strict action in connection with an alleged false sexual harassment complaint involving television actress Shilpa Shinde. The association has claimed that the matter raises serious concerns about the misuse...
Several rural regions across Maharashtra experienced disruptions in petrol and diesel availability following delays in fuel transportation and supply distribution, raising concerns among residents and transport operators. Despite temporary shortages being reported in some districts, the Maharashtra government assured the public that the state possesses sufficient fuel reserves and that the situation remains under control....
Maharashtra’s political leadership put on a public display of austerity and fuel conservation as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan on a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle, while Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde chose an electric vehicle for official travel. Several ministers and government officials also opted to walk to government meetings, reflecting a...
Thane achieved a major milestone in its public transport development on Monday as the first trial run of Metro Line 4 was successfully conducted on a 10-kilometre stretch between Cadbury Junction and Kasarvadavali. The event marked a significant step toward improving connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and reducing traffic congestion for millions of...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, hailing his leadership as the driving force behind India’s transformation over the past decade. Fadnavis praised Modi for taking India from the world’s fourth-largest economy to the brink of becoming the third-largest, calling this journey a testament to...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday strongly condemned the Congress-led Karnataka government for its proposal to rename Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar metro station after St Mary, calling it an “insult to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.” Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently announced that the government would consider the renaming following a request made during the annual feast...
Mumbai: In a major relief for farmers, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved the extension of the electricity tariff subsidy for ultra-high pressure, high pressure and low pressure lift irrigation schemes till March 31, 2027. The move will benefit around 1,789 lift irrigation schemes across the state, significantly reducing...
Mohit Kamboj, the 41-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader once seen as a rising star in Mumbai’s political landscape, has announced his retirement from active politics. Speaking to FPJ, Kamboj clarified that while he continues to remain a member of the BJP, he has deliberately stayed away from active political roles for the past six...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after a large-scale advertising campaign projected Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as “Devabhau,” sidelining his coalition partners, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. Full-page newspaper ads and massive hoardings across Mumbai, highlighting Fadnavis offering flowers to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and performing Ganesh puja on Anant Chaturdashi,...