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Mumbai, March 9 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured on Monday that the Union government was taking adequate steps to ensure energy security and prevent any shortage of essential resources amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Speaking to reporters at Vidhan Bhavan, Fadnavis...

Mumbai, March 6 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said on Friday that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) reached a consensus on fielding NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar for the Rajya Sabha polls from Maharashtra only after he sought clarifications on the proposed merger of the two Nationalist...

Mumbai, March 6 The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a draft anti-conversion bill, which makes it mandatory to obtain permission from a competent authority before converting to another religion.A person who wishes to convert must give a 60-day notice and seek permission from the designated...

Mumbai, March 5 The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday approved a draft bill that makes conversion mandatory, requiring individuals to obtain permission from a competent authority before converting to another religion.According to an official, a person wishing to convert must provide a 60-day...

Mumbai, March 5 As Indian and English players prepared for their T20 World Cup semi-final match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night, cricket became a topic of discussion in the Maharashtra legislature, with members expressing a desire to watch the match in the stadium.While...

Mumbai, March 4 Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil ruled out the possibility of a merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party on Wednesday and admitted that talks had stopped after NCP chief Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash.He asserted that the issue of...

Bhopal, February 27 Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Babu Jandel literally brought the issue to a head on Friday by performing 'shirshasana', or a headstand, a yoga pose in which the entire body is balanced on the head, at the Vidhan Bhavan complex here, while protesting against an FIR filed against...

Mumbai, February 27 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed concern over the decline of humour in speeches, stating that the "absolute joy" associated with witty speeches is fading as people now exercise "utmost caution" to avoid being misinterpreted.Speaking at...

Mumbai, February 25 Maharashtra Ports Development Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Wednesday termed madrasas "breeding grounds for terrorists" and said he would urge Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to shut down the Islamic schools in the state.Speaking to reporters on the Vidhan Bhavan...

Mumbai, February 25 Notification for the election to seven Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra was issued on Wednesday, with polling scheduled for March 16.The last day for filing nominations is March 5, according to Returning Officer Vilas Athawale, who issued the notification.Members of the...

Mumbai, February 25 Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar made serious allegations against Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday, claiming that there was an active attempt to shield "VSR...

Mumbai, February 24 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday demanded that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) halt all private construction activities in the city for at least a week, amid rising air pollution levels and visible haze.Speaking to reporters at Vidhan Bhavan...

Mumbai, February 24 Opposition legislators in Maharashtra staged a protest at the Vidhan Bhavan on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal over recent bribery allegations involving his office staff at Mantralaya.Protesting MLAs from the...

Mumbai, February 23 NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Monday criticised the Maharashtra government's decision to seek a CBI investigation into the plane crash that killed his uncle and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, alleging that the move would only cause delays in the inquiry.The Karjat-Jamkhed MLA's...

Mumbai, February 23 – NCP legislator Rohit Pawar, leading a group, stated on Monday that if a thorough investigation is conducted into the death of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the people of Maharashtra will demonstrate their strength.He questioned the progress made in the...

Mumbai, February 23 NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Monday criticised the Maharashtra government's decision to seek a CBI investigation into the plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, alleging that the move would only cause delays in the inquiry.The Karjat-Jamkhed MLA's comments came a day...

Mumbai, February 23 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that Ajit Pawar could have been the best Chief Minister that Maharashtra never had, and that his passing has created a huge void.In an emotional tribute, the Chief Minister said that the true meaning of the word "void" is...

Mumbai, February 16 Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde on Monday directed officials to submit within eight days a report on action taken against increasing encroachments, including on footpaths, in several civic wards in Mumbai, in addition to government and private lands.He...

Nagpur, February 15 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar urged young people to take on leadership roles in sustainable development, emphasizing that the environment is a matter of global importance.He was addressing a gathering at the National Environment Youth Parliament...

Lucknow, February 12 A 15-minute short film showcasing the achievements and transformation of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly over the past four years was screened on Thursday during the fourth day of the state legislature's Budget Session, with members from all parties praising Speaker Satish...