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Maharashtra to become $1 trillion economy by 2030, says CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said his government has charted out a multidimensional roadmap for the state's progress and it will become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2030. "Maharashtra is firmly on the path to becoming a trillion-dollar economy by 2030," Fadnavis said while addressing the "India Investment Forum 2025" here. At the meet, the CM presented a comprehensive overview of Maharashtra's economic, industrial, social, and environmental strides. He highlighted that the state's economy has already crossed the half-trillion-dollar mark. An Economic Advisory Council (EAC), headed by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, in collaboration with 20 senior CEOs, has developed a robust roadmap covering infrastructure, industries, services, agriculture, and fintech sectors in Maharashtra, the CM noted. He announced that the "Viksit Maharashtra 2047" blueprint will be unveiled on October 2, featuring short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. The Chief ...

Drive against plastic: Cloth bag machine to be installed at secretariat

The Maharashtra government is planning to set up a cloth bag vending machine at Mantralaya (state secretariat) here in its drive against single-use plastics ahead of the World Environment Day on Thursday, an official said. All departments at the secretariat have been asked to collect and deposit the single-use plastic items at their offices as part of the drive, he said. The state Environment and Climate Change Department is planning to install the cloth bag vending machine at the secretariat on Thursday as a demonstration for daily visitors, the official said. It issued an order on Tuesday, asking all the departments to deposit the single-use plastic items in their offices at the Trimurti location in the Mantralaya. The environment department has already installed cloth bag vending machines at prominent locations, including the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple in Pune and a temple at Parli Vaijanath in Beed district. These machines dispense eco-friendly cloth bags for R

Gujarat logs 108 new Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra confirms 86 infections

Gujarat and Maharashtra report a rise in Covid-19 cases linked to Omicron LF.7.9 and XFG sub-variants; officials advise caution but note symptoms remain mild

Uddhav doesn't need enemy when Sanjay Raut is around: Girish Mahajan

In a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, senior BJP minister Girish Mahajan on Tuesday dubbed him a "broker" and a political enemy of Uddhav Thackeray who is chipping away at the party organisation. Mahajan's retort stemmed from Raut's scathing attack on the former, believed to be a close aide of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Raut had said Mahajan would be the first leader to desert the BJP when it loses power. "Uddhav Thackeray does not need any political enemy to destroy his party as Sanjay Raut is enough for this job," Mahajan, who holds the water resources portfolio in the Fadnavis cabinet, told reporters. The senior BJP MLA from north Maharashtra alleged that "brokers" like Raut have driven away leaders and grassroots workers from the Shiv Sena (UBT). "The way Raut pushed Thackeray closer to Sharad Pawar and the Congress (after the 2019 assembly elections when BJP and Sena parted ways); he has inflicted the maximum damage on his own party," Mahajan said. If .

Maharashtra allows disciplinary notices via email, WhatsApp in digital push

The government permitted disciplinary notices to be sent via email and WhatsApp, alongside the existing registered post method

Maharashtra to give basic military training from Class 1: Minister

Basic military training will be imparted to students from Class 1 in Maharashtra in a move to instill a sense of patriotism, discipline and promote the habit of regular physical exercise, state School Education Minister Dada Bhuse has said. Retired soldiers will be roped in for training the pupils, he said. "A decision has been taken to give basic level military training to students from Class 1. This will help inculcate love for the country, encourage habits like doing physical exercise regularly and discipline that will benefit the students," Bhuse said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has responded positively to the proposal, he noted. To implement the proposal, help of 2.5 lakh ex-servicemen will be taken along with sports teachers, National Cadet Corps (NCC), Scouts and Guides, the Shiv Sena minister added.

MHT CET result 2025 date announced at cetcell.mahacet.org; check schedule

The MHT CET cell has announced the dates for the declaration of MHT CET results 2025. The results will be out at cetcell.mahacet.org. Check the full schedule here

Maharashtra FDA revokes Zepto's food biz licence in Dharavi, Mumbai

The suspension will remain in effect until the establishment achieves full compliance and receives clearance from the licensing authority, the FDA said

Zepto's food business licence cancelled in Dharavi over 'poor hygiene'

Maharashtra FDA suspends Zepto's food business licence in Dharavi after inspection reveals severe hygiene violations and non-compliance with food safety norms

Aaditya Thackeray seeks Dy CM Shinde's ouster over scrapped MMRDA tenders

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has demanded the sacking of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and a probe into alleged irregularities after MMRDA scrapped tenders

Rename Churchgate station after Ahilyabai, demands Dhangar community leader

A Dhangar community leader on Saturday demanded that the Churchgate railway station in south Mumbai be renamed after Ahilyabai Holkar, the revered queen of the Maratha-ruled Malwa kingdom. Talking to reporters here, Dhangar leader Prakash Shendage also launched a sharp attack on the BJP over its alleged failure to deliver on the promise of granting the Scheduled Tribes (ST) status to his community. Dhangar, a shepherd community in the state, is currently in the Nomadic Tribes (NT) list. Its members have been demanding reservation benefits under the ST quota for the past several years. Talking about the demand for renaming Churchgate station, Shendage asked, "There is neither any church nor any gate here, so why retain the name Churchgate?" "An intersection close to it has already been named after Ahilyabai Holkar. Now it is time the station also carries her legacy," he said. Attacking the ruling BJP, he said the party has failed to fulfil the promise of granting reservation to ...

India's Covid-19 cases climb to 2,710; Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi worst hit

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 2,710 with Kerala worst hit, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi; new sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 under watch; seven deaths reported

Over 2,200 Ladki Bahin beneficiaries found to be govt employees: Minister

Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare has said that more than 2,200 beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana were found to be government employees during scrutiny. In a post on X on Friday, Tatkare said verification of beneficiaries will be a regular process. After scrutinising nearly 2 lakh applications, 2,289 government employees were found to be the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana. After realising this, such beneficiaries are not being given the benefit of the scheme, the Women and Child Development Minister said. Tatkare said the government is committed to ensuring that only eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of the Ladki Bahin Yojana and will continue to scrutinise applications for this. Ahead of the November 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls, the Mahayuti government in the state launched the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in August last year, under which eligible women in the age group of 21-65 years are entitled to a monthly ...

Farmers in Maharashtra to receive compensation after unseasonal rain damage

Damage reports being assessed, relief will cover crop, property, and livestock losses, says revenue minister

Maharashtra tops FDI equity inflows again; Karnataka bags second spot

Gujarat drops two notches, Maharashtra retains top spot

Maharashtra FYJC admission 2025: Registration process extended till June 3

The Maharashtra FYJC admission 2025 registration last date has been extended to June 3. Check completed revised dates here

7 injured in attack during protest outside pharma company in Thane, 10 held

Seven persons were injured after allegedly being attacked by a group of workers staging a protest outside a pharmaceutical company in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday. The police have registered a case against 10 attackers in connection with the incident which took place on Monday near the company's premises in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area in Ambernath, they said. According to the FIR, the incident occurred at around 12.30 pm on Monday when the accused, who were staging a sit-in protest outside the company's premises, spotted a group of people entering the factory. The reason for the protest was not specified. The accused, suspecting that the people entering the company were hired to replace them, allegedly hit the victims and also attacked them with sticks. They chased away the victims and threatened them with dire consequences if they reported to work at the company, an official from Shivaji Nagar police station said. Sev

Bombay HC slams Maharashtra govt for student's arrest over Op Sindoor post

The High Court criticised the Maharashtra government and college for rustication and arrest of a female student, calling the action arbitrary and harmful to her education

Monsoon hits Mumbai with fury; city sees its earliest onset in 75 years

Southwest monsoon arrives in Mumbai 16 days early, marking the city's earliest onset in 75 years; heavy rains trigger flooding and disrupt flights, trains, and road traffic across the city

Mumbai rains: Memes capture flooded streets, traffic jams and city spirit

Mumbai rains brought traffic snarls, flooded hospitals and office woes on Monday, while netizens found humour in the chaos, sharing memes on monsoon mayhem and the city's spirit