Devendra Fadnavis: News
Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis, born on July 22, 1970, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Nagpur South West. Fadnavis has a law degree from Government Law College, Nagpur, and a post-graduate degree in business management as well as a project management diploma from the German Foundation for International Development, Berlin. Politically active from a young age, he was a member of the BJP-affiliated student organization, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), where he is said to have contributed greatly towards the party's efforts and ideologies. In 1992, at the age of 22, Fadnavis became the youngest Corporator of Nagpur, thereby cementing his position in local politics. He was appointed as the President of BJP's Maharashtra unit in 2013, and he eventually led the party to victory in the 2014 Assembly elections, thereby becoming the second-youngest Chief Minister of the state at 44. Following the 2019 Assembly elections, he formed a government with Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Ajit Pawar that only lasted for a few days. Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena succeeded him as Maharashtra's Chief Minister in November 2019.
Maharashtra govt, Microsoft launch MahaCrimeOS AI to tackle cybercrime
Maharashtra has partnered with tech giant Microsoft and cybersecurity start-up CyberEye to launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform, MahaCrimeOS AI, for cybercrime investigations.
Eknath Shinde admits strain in ties with Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has acknowledged a strain in relations with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
IIT-Bombay or IIT-Mumbai? Renaming debate ignites political clash
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said he will write to the central government, requesting a name change for the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to Indian Institute of Technology-Mumbai (IIT-Mumbai).
Not Karnataka, but Maharashtra is 'start-up capital' of India
Maharashtra has been referred to as India's start-up capital by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with nearly 45% of its registered start-ups led by women.
Parth didn't know land belonged to state: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has defended his son Parth, who is embroiled in a controversy over the purchase of government land in Pune.
Fadnavis orders probe into Ajit Pawar's son's ₹300cr land deal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into a controversial ₹300 crore land deal involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, Parth.
Maharashtra Cabinet to reward Indian women's team players: Details here
The Maharashtra Cabinet has announced a cash reward for three Indian women's cricket team players - Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav.
Maharashtra farmers block highway; threaten to stop trains over loans
Farmers in Maharashtra, led by former MLA and Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu, have blocked the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway (NH-44) as part of their ongoing protest.
Top CPI (Maoist) leader Mallojula Venugopal surrenders with 60 cadres
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, a senior Communist Party of India (Maoist) leader, has surrendered in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, according to a report by the Hindustan Times.
PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday.
TCS accused of forcing 2,500 employees to resign in Pune
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services company, has been accused of forcing around 2,500 employees in Pune to resign.
Red, orange alerts issued for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall in several districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai.
IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, surrounding areas
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai from Saturday till Monday.
Maharashtra floods: 7 dead, 70 lakh acres of crops damaged
Maharashtra has been reeling under heavy rainfall and flooding for the past few days, killing at least seven people and injuring 10 others. The state government is now working on rescue and relief operations.
Naming dispute escalates ahead of Navi Mumbai airport inauguration
Ahead of the September 30 inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a naming dispute has intensified.
'To everyone that believed...': Akshay celebrates birthday by thanking fans
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is celebrating his 58th birthday on Tuesday. To mark the occasion, he took to social media to share an emotional message for his fans.
Maharashtra inks ₹34,000cr investment deals, to generate 33,000+ jobs
The Maharashtra government has signed 17 major investment deals worth ₹34,000 crore. The agreements were signed in Mumbai in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Jarange Patil's Maratha quota protest march reaches Mumbai; traffic hit
A protest march led by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil reached Mumbai on Friday morning, causing major traffic disruptions.
Mumbai monorail breaks down amid heavy rains, 200 passengers stranded
A Mumbai monorail train broke down on Tuesday evening, stranding passengers for over two hours.
Heavy rains in Mumbai: IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa issue travel advisories
IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air have issued travel advisories for passengers flying out of Mumbai due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in the city.
Red alert in Mumbai; BMC shuts all afternoon schools, colleges
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered the closure of all afternoon-shift schools and colleges in Mumbai due to heavy rainfall.
Tensions at Dadar Kabutarkhana after protesters try forcibly feeding pigeons
Tensions erupted at the Dadar Kabutarkhana in Mumbai on Wednesday morning as members of the Jain community protested against a cover put up by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to restrict pigeon feeding.
'Ordered to arrest...RSS chief': Malegaon case officer makes bombshell claim
A former officer of the Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), Mehboob Mujawar, has made explosive claims about the 2008 Malegaon blast investigation.
Maharashtra minister sacked for playing 'rummy' in Assembly given Sports
Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate has been stripped of his agriculture portfolio after he was caught playing 'Rummy' during an Assembly session.
Maharashtra 'Ladki Bahin' scheme: 14,000 men illegally availed benefits
Over 14,000 men have illegally availed financial benefits under Maharashtra's women-only Ladki Bahin Yojana, a recent report has revealed.
Supreme Court to hear Maharashtra's plea on 7/11 blast acquittals
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear the Maharashtra government's plea challenging the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings.
'Come to Mumbai...': Raj Thackeray hits back at BJP's Dubey
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey for his controversial remarks about Marathi speakers.
Tesla opens Mumbai showroom, launches Model Y at ₹60L
Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with its first-ever showroom. The facility is located at Mumbai's Maker Maxity Mall in the Bandra Kurla Complex.
Video shows Sena MLA with cash-filled-luggage day after tax notice
A massive row had erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared a video of Shinde Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, showing him sitting with luggage allegedly full of cash at his home.
Who's Sanjay Gaikwad? Shinde Sena MLA who slapped canteen staffer
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad from the Eknath Shinde faction is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Thane students made to strip for menstruation check; principal arrested
In a shocking incident, the principal and a staff member of a private school in Thane district, Maharashtra, were arrested for allegedly stripping girl students to check if they were menstruating.
License of Maharashtra canteen, where MLA slapped, punched staff, suspended
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the license of a canteen after an incident where a Shiv Sena MLA assaulted a staffer over stale food.
'Unacceptable': CM Fadnavis after Sena MLA slaps, punches canteen staff
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condemned Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's actions after a video of him assaulting canteen staff went viral.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray share stage after 20 years
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, shared a stage for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Maharashtra Congress MLA says 'Modi not farmers' father;' gets suspended
Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the state Assembly for a day on Tuesday after his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Maharashtra withdraws orders to make Hindi third language in schools
The Maharashtra government has withdrawn its controversial decision to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools.
One Constitution suited for country: CJI Gavai on Article 370
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Saturday said that Dr BR Ambedkar envisioned a unified Constitution for India and never supported separate state constitutions.
Grateful: Rupali Ganguly pens emotional note after 'Anupamaa' set fire
Rupali Ganguly, the lead actor of the popular TV show Anupamaa, has issued a statement after a fire broke out on its sets.
'₹5,000/meal on silver plates': Cash-strapped Maharashtra government event sparks row
A recent event organized by the Maharashtra government has sparked a controversy after it was alleged that guests were served expensive meals on silver plates.
Pune: Pedestrian bridge collapses, 2 dead, several feared drowned
A pedestrian bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune's Dehu area collapsed on Sunday afternoon, leading to several people being swept away by the river's current.
'Accept ground realities...': Fadnavis on Rahul's Maharashtra polls rigging claims
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his allegations of rigging in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections.
Wankhede Stadium honors Rohit Sharma with dedicated stand: Complete details
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has named a stand at the Wankhede Stadium after Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma.
This Maharashtra expressway will soon become a zero fatality corridor
The Maharashtra government has partnered with Mercedes-Benz India and the SaveLIFE Foundation to launch an ambitious "Zero Fatality Corridor" (ZFC) project on the 701km long Samruddhi Mahamarg.
Mumbai Police receive email warning of bomb blasts; probe underway
The Maharashtra Police Control Room has received an anonymous email alerting about possible blasts in the next two days.