Category: Maharashtra
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BJP Minister wants Maharashtra govt to celebrate ‘Varaha jayanti’ on Aug 25
Include information in school textbooks, organise lectures in schools and colleges, says Minister
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve calls rice for children sent to Africa a scam
Mr. Danve challenged the government to have an open discussion on the issue, naming J.V. Grains Dealers, the social organisation involved in the alleged corruption
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Maharashtra Cabinet approves 15,000 Police posts
The Fadnavis-led Cabinet took major decisions such as subsidising air fares, raising margins for ration shop dealers and easing loan norms
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Bombay HC gets 4th Bench at Kolhapur; sittings from August 18; Maharashtra CM hails move
The new Bench is likely to have jurisdiction over six districts — Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg (last two located in coastal Konkan region)
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After Prada controversy, LIDCOM and LIDKAR reaffirm ownership of Kolhapuri Chappal GI Tag
After a Maharashtra business body engages in discussion with Prada, LIDCOM and LIDKAR say that nobody apart from them can negotiate with Prada or anyone else
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Three missing as boat carrying eight fishermen capsizes in sea in Maharashtra
An official said due to heavy rains and rough weather, the boat toppled and started sinking, prompting the fishermen to jump into the water and start swimming to save themselves
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After UNESCO recognition, Maharashtra to train locals as guides at Maratha Forts
On July 11, 2025, 11 forts in Maharashtra and 1 fort in Tamil Nadu, were granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The proposal for this recognition was prepared by the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill: joint committee didn’t follow process properly, alleges Congress
The joint committee consisted of 25 members and was headed by Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
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Empower women, free them from regressive traditions: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Mohan Bhagwat said that women form the most vital part of society and possess unique qualities that not only shape the present but also nurture future generations.
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Opposition slams Nitesh Rane for ‘fuelling communal tensions’ with azaan remark
Nitish Rane suggested Marathi should be used in madrasas and for Azaan