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Centre has asked states not to undertake own Gulf evacuations: Fadnavis
He emphasised that efforts are being intensified to safely bring back the stuck persons
 "Centre has asked states not to undertake own Gulf evacuations: Fadnavis")
Maharashtra sets up WhatsApp helpline for citizens stranded in West Asia
CMO stated that state government, in coordination with the Indian People's Forum in Dubai, has issued a WhatsApp helpline number +971 50 365 4357 for stranded citizens who require assistance
 "Maharashtra sets up WhatsApp helpline for citizens stranded in West Asia")
Fadnavis inaugurates flyover to improve east-west commute in south Mumbai
The total length of the flyover is 333 metres, including 138.39 metres on the eastern side, 157.39 metres on the western side and 36.90 metres within railway limits
 "Fadnavis inaugurates flyover to improve east-west commute in south Mumbai")
Have requested Shah for CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash: Fadnavis
Ajit Pawar and four others onboard a chartered plane were killed when it crashed while attempting to land near Baramati in Pune district on January 28
Global food systems under strain, AI can transform agriculture: Fadnavis
At the India AI Impact Summit, Fadnavis said agriculture is not just an economic activity but a pillar of livelihood, social stability, and national security for countries of the Global South
 "Global food systems under strain, AI can transform agriculture: Fadnavis")
CM Fadnavis, Dy CMs pay tributes to Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort
Fadnavis and his deputies attended various programmes, including the 'cradle ceremony', symbolising the legendary king's birth and naming rituals, at Shivneri
 "CM Fadnavis, Dy CMs pay tributes to Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort")
Mumbai Metro slab collapse: CM Fadnavis orders probe, vows action
A safety audit will be initiated immediately at all such sites so that incidents of this nature can be prevented, the chief minister said on the sidelines of an event here
 "Mumbai Metro slab collapse: CM Fadnavis orders probe, vows action")
Maharashtra govt signs MoUs worth over ₹48K cr with auto, steel firms
Maharashtra signs ₹48,000-crore investment MoUs for Vidarbha, with Mahindra's ₹15,000-crore Nagpur plant anchoring the push to build an auto and steel hub
 "Maharashtra govt signs MoUs worth over ₹48K cr with auto, steel firms")
Ajit Pawar's death leaves Sharad Pawar with hard choices, not an exit
In the absence of his nephew, the responsibility of running the NCP estate may once again devolve on the patriarch, Sharad Pawar
 "Ajit Pawar's death leaves Sharad Pawar with hard choices, not an exit")
NCP leaders meet CM Fadnavis amid uncertainty after Ajit Pawar's death
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the leaders met Fadnavis to deliberate on the political situation in the state and the way forward for the party after Pawar's sudden demise
 "NCP leaders meet CM Fadnavis amid uncertainty after Ajit Pawar's death")
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")