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BIS conducts raids across Maharashtra to crack down on hallmarked jewellery

2.75 kg gold worth Rs 1.5 cr seized from outlets in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar; Nagpur, Pune and Thane anong other cities targeted

Uddhav Thackeray announces alliance with Prakash Ambedkar In Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray and Prakash Ambedkar had been in talks to forge an alliance for over two months

Maharashtra govt positive about OPS for teachers, govt employees: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said the state government is positive about the Old Pension Scheme for teachers and government employees. He said the state education department is studying the OPS. Addressing a campaign rally for upcoming Legislative Council polls, Shinde also said the state government will respond to allegations raised by the Opposition regarding investment proposals inked at the recently-held Davos summit by its work. "The government is positive about Old Pension Scheme for teachers and government employees, non-aided schools, and also for 25 per cent reservation in English medium schools. The education department is studying the OPS," he added. Speaking about the Davos summit, he said some foreign companies, instead of making a direct investment, prefer to go in for joint ventures. "Hence many industrialists at the Davos conference are from India. But it will be foreign investment," he added. The chief minister questioned the status of MoU

Pawar an experienced leader whose contribution can't be ignored: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday praised Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar, saying his contribution to the cooperative sector cannot be ignored

Bombay High Court rejects Rapido's plea over plying bike-taxi in Pune

Bombay High Court has rejected a petition by bike-taxi aggregator Rapido against Pune RTO's refusal to grant it a license for plying two and three-wheelers taxis

PM Modi to visit Karnataka, Maharastra to inaugurate various projects

As PM Narendra Modi is all set to visit Karnataka and Maharashtra to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects, here, preparations are in full swing in both the states

Davos 2023: Rs 1.37-trn MoUs signed for investments in Maharashtra, says CM

The impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and India was felt in Davos, he said, while terming his visit as successful and fruitful

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Gogoro, Belrise to bet $2.5 bn on battery-swapping infra in Maharashtra

A non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Davos on Tuesday with the state government

NHRC notice to Maha govt over plight of women engaged in sugarcane cutting

The NHRC has issued a notice to the Maharahshtra government over reported plight of women labourers engaged in sugarcane cutting for many factories in Ahmed Nagar district, officials said on Tuesday

Rapido moves SC against Bombay HC order to stop operation in Maharashtra

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on January 23 plea of Rapido, the bike taxi and auto aggregator, challenging the Bombay High Court order which directed it to stop operation in Maharashtra immediately

Gogoro, Belrise Industries to set up battery swapping infra in Maharashtra

Taiwanese electric mobility solutions provider Gogoro Inc on Tuesday said it along with Belrise Industries has inked a pact with the Maharashtra government to set up battery-swapping infrastructure

Subsidies, road connectivity, 'magnets' attracting global investors: Shinde

Having signed MoUs worth Rs 1.36 trn with global investors in just two days here, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the 'magnets' have worked in favour of his state

Subsidies, better road connectivity attracting global investors: Maha CM

Having signed MoUs worth Rs 1.36 lakh crore with global investors in just two days here, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said the 'magnets' that have worked in favour of his state include promise of subsidies, faster clearances and an impressive road infrastructure. Here for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Shinde told PTI in an interview that he has met a host of potential investors in just two days of visit and they have shown keen interest in investing in the state and plan to immediately visit Mumbai to put their plans into action. Asked what Maharashtra can offer better than other Indian states to foreign investors, Shinde said the state is committing to offer a lot more than others, including by way of subsidies, better infrastructure and faster clearances. "Whatever they want, we are ready to offer and the state government is fully committed to fulfilling all their genuine demands. Road connectivity is one of our biggest assets and industry is also

Despite support from Centre, big states lagged on capex in FY23

Due to crucial state elections in 2022 and 2023, many state administrations chose to focus on scheme and subsidy spending

Covid-19 centre contracts probe: BMC chief at ED office to record statement

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Monday went to the Enforcement Directorate's office here in connection with its probe into the alleged irregularities in award of contracts for COVID-19 care centres. The ED had summoned Chahal to record his statement in the matter. Chahal was seen entering the ED's office at Ballard Estate in south Mumbai at around 11.40 am. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya had alleged irregularities in the COVID-19 centers set up by the BMC. He had also filed a complaint at the Azad Maidan police station, based on which the police registered an FIR against a hospital management firm and some persons for allegedly submitting fake documents to obtain contracts of COVID-19 care centres.

Rapido shuts down app in Maharashtra; HC told firm doesn't have licence

Committee set up by Maharashtra government studying guidelines for bike-taxis, court told

After Bombay HC rap, Rapido shuts down bike taxi services in Maharashtra

The court has asked the Maharashtra government to seriously consider a proposal for licensing bike taxis

Youth must know road safety rules before getting vehicle keys: Maha Min

Maharashtra Excise Minister Shambhuraj Desai on Wednesday asked officials in transport and police departments to take innovative and practical steps to improve road safety and advised parents to ensure their young children are well aware of traffic rules before giving them vehicles to drive. Highlighting some recent road accidents involving state politicians, Desai said drivers alone cannot be blamed for such tragedies as politicians make them drive for long hours, especially during the night time. The minister was speaking after inaugurating the 34th "Road Safety Drive 2023" at a function at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in South Mumbai. The event coincided with the National Road Safety Week, which is celebrated from January 11 to 17. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also holds the transport portfolio, and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis were slated to attend the function, but they did not turn up for the event. Addressing the function that was delayed by ...

Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link will open for traffic in November: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that as much as 90 per cent civil work of the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL) is complete, and the bridge will be open for traffic in November this year. This "longest sea bridge in the country" will be the first to have Open Road Tolling (ORT) system, an official release quoted him as saying. Once the bridge opens for traffic, it will be possible to travel from Sewri in central Mumbai to Chirle in Navi Mumbai in 15-20 minutes, Shinde said. Vehicles won't have to stop on the bridge for paying toll thanks to the Open Tolling System, he said. This system is currently used in Singapore, officials of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said. In the presence of chief minister Shinde, MMRDA successfully launched the first longest Orthotropic Steel Deck (OSD) in package-2 of Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL) on Wednesday, the authority said in a press release. The first longest OSD of package-2 of abou