Page 7 - Latest Updates on Devendra Fadnavis
Marathi compulsory in Maha, learning other languages a choice: CM Fadnavis
Fadnavis, expressing surprise at the opposition to Hindi and the growing preference for English, warned that any challenge to Marathi will not be tolerated
 "Marathi compulsory in Maha, learning other languages a choice: CM Fadnavis")
PM Modi to inaugurate India Steel 2025 event in Mumbai on April 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the flagship event of steel industry on April 24, the ministry said
 "PM Modi to inaugurate India Steel 2025 event in Mumbai on April 24")
Maha, Russian firm sign MoU to build thorium-based small modular reactor
This is perhaps the first time a state government will be venturing into the arena of nuclear energy which has otherwise been exclusively under the control of the Department of Atomic Energy.
 "Maha, Russian firm sign MoU to build thorium-based small modular reactor")
Mumbai to host WAVES from May 1 to 4, to become permanent venue: Fadnavis
The chief minister said Mumbai will be the permanent venue for the yearly summit, which will boost the creative economy
 "Mumbai to host WAVES from May 1 to 4, to become permanent venue: Fadnavis")
NIA will decide where Rana will be taken for probe, says CM Fadnavis
He was responding to the question whether Rana, extradited from the US, will be brought to Mumbai
 "NIA will decide where Rana will be taken for probe, says CM Fadnavis")
Special law needed as Maoist groups active in urban areas, says Fadnavis
The proposed law does not interfere with the personal freedom of citizens but is directed solely at organisations engaged in anti-national activities, he said
Focus on investment, drought-free projects for Maharashtra growth: Fadnavis
To meet the workforce demands of industries, a dedicated Skill University is functional, ensuring there was no shortage of trained manpower in the state, Fadnavis emphasised.
Modi will continue to be prime minister even beyond 2029, says Fadnavis
adnavis' assertion comes in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's claim last month that Modi had visited RSS headquarters in Nagpur to convey the message that he is retiring
MMRDA allocates plot to NSE in Mumbai's BKC for lease premium of Rs 757 cr
The allocated Plot C-82 in G Block, BKC, has a total area of 5,500 square metres and a built-up area of 22,000 square metres, with a permissible floor space index (FSI) of 4.00
 "MMRDA allocates plot to NSE in Mumbai's BKC for lease premium of Rs 757 cr")
Highlights: President Dissanayake confers Mitra Vibushana, Sri Lanka's highest award, on PM Modi
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 "Highlights: President Dissanayake confers Mitra Vibushana, Sri Lanka's highest award, on PM Modi")
Fadnavis slams Pune hospital for denying admission to woman, orders probe
The controversy escalated on Friday with local political activists staging a protest outside the hospital and the hospital claiming that the woman's relatives were making misleading allegations
 "Fadnavis slams Pune hospital for denying admission to woman, orders probe")
15% tax rebate on new vehicle in Maharashtra if old voluntarily scrapped
A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said tax concession of 10 per cent will be given to transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within eight years of registration
 "15% tax rebate on new vehicle in Maharashtra if old voluntarily scrapped")
Aurangzeb's tomb protected, glorification won't be allowed: Fadnavis
While Aurangzeb's tomb remains a protected site, Fadnavis said structures violating legal provisions will be removed and glorification won't be tolerated
No need to discuss PM Modi's successor: CM Fadnavis to Sanjay Raut
Discussing succession while the leader is active is inappropriate in Indian culture, the CM added
 "No need to discuss PM Modi's successor: CM Fadnavis to Sanjay Raut")
Maharashtra govt summons Kamra, remains silent on Solapurkar, says Uddhav
Speaking to reporters a day after the Budget session of the state legislature ended, he also criticised the BJP over its outreach programme for Muslim families 'Saugat-e-Modi'
 "Maharashtra govt summons Kamra, remains silent on Solapurkar, says Uddhav")
Maha govt has shelved proposal to levy 6% tax on high-end EVs: CM Fadnavis
The announcement came while Fadnavis was responding to a question by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab during a discussion in the Upper House on EVs and air pollution
Sule, Rohit Pawar called man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis
Fadnavis claimed there is evidence showing NCP (SP) leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar were in touch with an accused in the case of money extortion from minister Gore
 "Sule, Rohit Pawar called man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis")
5 foreign universities to open campuses in Navi Mumbai: CM Fadnavis
The new city will be three times bigger than Mumbai and will be well connected through the 21-km sea link, and will also boast of an airport, he said
 "5 foreign universities to open campuses in Navi Mumbai: CM Fadnavis")
Battle of Panipat symbol of Marathas' valour; will build memorial: Fadnavis
Fadnavis said that land is also being acquired for building a memorial in Panipat (Haryana), where the third battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and (Afghan ruler) Ahmad Shah Abdali
 "Battle of Panipat symbol of Marathas' valour; will build memorial: Fadnavis")
BJP-Sena alliance in 2014 broke over dispute on 4 Assembly seats: Fadnavis
Fadnavis said the BJP had then planned to contest 127 seats and was willing to offer 147 seats to the Shiv Sena (for elections to the 288-member state assembly)