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Maharashtra to waive pending electricity dues of farmers worth ₹48,000 cr
CM Fadnavis said the waiver of ₹48,000 cr in pending electricity dues will help farmers obtain fresh agricultural power connections, alongside the recently announced farm loan waiver of up to ₹2 lakh
 "Maharashtra to waive pending electricity dues of farmers worth ₹48,000 cr")
Maharashtra to remove ₹2 lakh cap in farm loan waiver scheme: CM Fadnavis
Defending the loan waiver, the CM, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the measure was aimed at helping financially-distressed farmers regain access to institutional credit
 "Maharashtra to remove ₹2 lakh cap in farm loan waiver scheme: CM Fadnavis")
Phase 1 of Dharavi redevelopment to be completed in 18 months: Fadnavis
He also said the state has identified 19 cluster redevelopment projects across Mumbai as part of its strategy for planned urban renewal and housing
 "Phase 1 of Dharavi redevelopment to be completed in 18 months: Fadnavis")
Fadnavis knows how dangerous a 'scheming friend' can be, says Shinde
Shinde was responding to questions about Fadnavis and Thackeray taking the same flight while going to Nagpur on Friday
 "Fadnavis knows how dangerous a 'scheming friend' can be, says Shinde")
Maharashtra govt tables ₹97,706 cr demands, ₹20,552 cr for farm loan waiver
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tabled the demands in the assembly on the first day of the legislature's monsoon session on Monday
 "Maharashtra govt tables ₹97,706 cr demands, ₹20,552 cr for farm loan waiver")
BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra MLC polls, wins 16 of 17 seats
The only seat that did not go to an official Mahayuti candidate was Nashik, where an Independent candidate and BJP rebel Gokul Gite defeated Shiv Sena nominee Narendra Darade
 "BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra MLC polls, wins 16 of 17 seats")
Fuel, LPG price hikes a war fallout, PM handled it effectively: Fadnavis
Fadnavis links fuel and LPG price hikes to the Iran-US conflict, saying the Centre has managed to cushion the impact despite global energy pressures
Fadnavis backs poll reforms as Sule seeks anti-horse trading bill
The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has accused the ruling parties of monetary inducements and pressure tactics, a charge denied by leaders of the BJP-led Mahayuti
Maharashtra readying 2,000 GPUs for innovators: CM Devendra Fadnavis
The state plans to provide 2,000 GPUs through a compute-as-a-service facility while targeting Rs 10,000 crore in AI investments and 1.5 lakh jobs
Maharashtra invokes MCOCA against cow smuggling, illegal slaughterhouses
On weather preparedness and the impact of El Nino, Fadnavis said the state government had put in place a comprehensive plan to deal with possible extreme weather conditions, including heavy rainfall
 "Maharashtra invokes MCOCA against cow smuggling, illegal slaughterhouses")
Maharashtra will continue to lead in capex, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra will continue to lead states in infrastructure spending and cut power tariffs by 3 per cent annually till 2030, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said
 "Maharashtra will continue to lead in capex, says Devendra Fadnavis")
Fadnavis apologises after Mumbai-Pune 'Missing Link' launch triggers jams
Fadnavis, who inaugurated the 13.3-km-long road, acknowledged that the ceremony caused traffic jams
 "Fadnavis apologises after Mumbai-Pune 'Missing Link' launch triggers jams")
Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment
The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement
 "Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment")
Maharashtra govt orders setting up of 24/7 helplines to expand PNG coverage
A Government Resolution instructed companies to expand outreach and infrastructure to ensure wider PNG coverage across the state
Baramati bypoll: Fadnavis backs unopposed win for late Ajit Pawar's wife
Fadnavis cited the unopposed bypoll held after the death of NCP (undivided) MLA and former state home minister R R Patil
 "Baramati bypoll: Fadnavis backs unopposed win for late Ajit Pawar's wife")
Sunetra Pawar forwards Rupali Chakankar's resignation to CM Fadnavis
Chakankar, who is also the NCP women's wing chief, submitted the resignation letter to Sunetra Pawar on Friday
 "Sunetra Pawar forwards Rupali Chakankar's resignation to CM Fadnavis")
Fadnavis joins Gudi Padwa rally in Nagpur, pledges development for state
The CM said he was very happy to participate in the Gudi Padwa 'shobhayatra' in Nagpur and extended best wishes to the entire nation
 "Fadnavis joins Gudi Padwa rally in Nagpur, pledges development for state")
Projects worth ₹17,000 crore announced in Vidarbha to boost economy
Fadnavis said Vidarbha has abundant mineral wealth, and the two projects set to come up in Bhadravati aim to utilise these resources in a pollution-free manner
 "Projects worth ₹17,000 crore announced in Vidarbha to boost economy")
Maharashtra set to become first trn-dollar sub-national economy: Fadnavis
Fadnavis said Maharashtra already holds the position of India's largest sub-national economy and continues to strengthen its global economic standing
 "Maharashtra set to become first trn-dollar sub-national economy: Fadnavis")
Maharashtra to form DGP-led panel to curb social media defamation: Fadnavis
The committee headed by the state DGP will study the issue and suggest measures to take action in cases where individuals are defamed through social media platforms, Fadnavis said
 "Maharashtra to form DGP-led panel to curb social media defamation: Fadnavis")