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Maharashtra to get India's first Innovation City near Mumbai, says Fadnavis
The project, in partnership with the Tata Group, will be completed in next six to eight months and is expected to attract an investment of over ₹1 lakh crore
 "Maharashtra to get India's first Innovation City near Mumbai, says Fadnavis")
Maharashtra to plan nuclear shift with new small modular reactors: Fadnavis
When asked if there have been discussions about using nuclear energy in smaller clusters, Devendra Fadnavis said, We have basically taken the initiative in this regard
 "Maharashtra to plan nuclear shift with new small modular reactors: Fadnavis")
MMRDA signs 10 MoUs worth Rs 8.73 trillion on day one of WEF 2026
MMRDA signs $96 billion worth of MoUs at WEF 2026 Davos, boosting Mumbai 3.0 vision and reinforcing Maharashtra's push towards a $1 trillion economy
 "MMRDA signs 10 MoUs worth Rs 8.73 trillion on day one of WEF 2026")
Maharashtra signs 19 investment MoUs worth ₹14.5 trillion on 1st day of WEF
Soon after inaugurating state pavilion, CM Fadnavis said the state is getting good response from investors and even the development of 'third Mumbai', being undertaken by his govt, is seeing interest
 "Maharashtra signs 19 investment MoUs worth ₹14.5 trillion on 1st day of WEF")
CM Fadnavis, US envoy Gor discuss boosting investments, business ties
The discussions, held at the chief minister's official residence in Mumbai on Saturday, were also attended by Consul General Michael Schreuder, Fadnavis said
 "CM Fadnavis, US envoy Gor discuss boosting investments, business ties")
Maharashtra civic polls: Mahayuti ends Thackerays' 30-year rule in Mumbai
The BJP-led alliance was set to bag around 125 of 227 seats in BMC, which is India's richest civic body, whose budget for 2025-26 is a whopping ₹74,427 crore
 "Maharashtra civic polls: Mahayuti ends Thackerays' 30-year rule in Mumbai")
Maharashtra civic polls: Fadnavis urges people to vote in large numbers
As voting is underway for the Maharashtra civic polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged people to vote in large numbers saying that widespread participation was key to building better cities
 "Maharashtra civic polls: Fadnavis urges people to vote in large numbers")
No advance payment under 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after SEC stand: Fadnavis
The SEC on Monday barred the government from releasing the January instalment under the scheme (₹1,500) in advance, citing the enforcement of the model code of conduct for the January 15 elections
 "No advance payment under 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after SEC stand: Fadnavis")
Fadnavis to request PM Modi to launch Dharavi redevelopment project
Fadnavis said his government was committed to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) and all eligible persons will get homes of 350 sq ft
 "Fadnavis to request PM Modi to launch Dharavi redevelopment project")
Maha civic polls: Fadnavis takes dig at Ajit Pawar over corruption claims
Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti but the two parties are fighting the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls separately
 "Maha civic polls: Fadnavis takes dig at Ajit Pawar over corruption claims")
Maha IPS officer tried to frame Fadnavis, Shinde, says former DGP's report
The report suggested that then DGP Sanjay Pandey, Deputy Commissioner of Police Laxmikant Patil and Assistant Commissioner of Police Sardar Patil were involved in the conspiracy
 "Maha IPS officer tried to frame Fadnavis, Shinde, says former DGP's report")
Civic polls: Fadnavis pledges to ease traffic, fast-track metro projects
Fadnavis expressed his government's commitment to resolving the traffic congestion that plagues the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
 "Civic polls: Fadnavis pledges to ease traffic, fast-track metro projects")
Did BJP-Congress, AIMIM tie-up for Maharashtra civic polls? Fadnavis reacts
BJP has entered post-poll alliances with Congress and AIMIM in some Maharashtra civic bodies, triggering political backlash. Chief Minister Fadnavis denied approving such tie-ups and warned of action
Fadnavis, Thackerays spar over 'unopposed' Maharashtra civic wins
The BJP hit back at Uddhav, reminding him that he had become chief minister in 2020 after becoming a member of the legislative council without contest
 "Fadnavis, Thackerays spar over 'unopposed' Maharashtra civic wins")
Let bars be open till 5 am during year-end: Hotels body to Maha govt
HRAWI has sought a limited extension for excise-licensed hotels and restaurants to serve till 5 am on December 24, 25 and 31, seeking clarity for planning and crowd management
 "Let bars be open till 5 am during year-end: Hotels body to Maha govt")
BJP scores record local body poll win, says Fadnavis; Oppn cries foul
Counting of votes for elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats held in two phases began in the morning
Maharashtra govt 'unhappy' with Union minister's IIT Bombay name remark
Shelar, who belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was replying to a query raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) member Anil Parab about the government's stand on Singh's statement
 "Maharashtra govt 'unhappy' with Union minister's IIT Bombay name remark")
Told to form alliance at any cost before civic polls: Maharashtra BJP Prez
Responding to a question about perceived differences between Shinde and state Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, Chavan said that there should not be any animosity in politics
 "Told to form alliance at any cost before civic polls: Maharashtra BJP Prez")
Brookfield to invest $1 bn to build GCC facility in Maharashtra: Fadnavis
The facility will create over 15,000 direct jobs and support another 30,000 jobs indirectly, Fadnavis said
Maharashtra to implement new Lokyaukta act as Anna Hazare warns of strike
The original Lokayukta Bill was passed by the Assembly on 28 December 2022 and by the Legislative Council on 15 December 2023, before being sent to the President for assent
 "Maharashtra to implement new Lokyaukta act as Anna Hazare warns of strike")