Today on 19th April, the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha election 2024 kicked off. In Maharashtra, the voting began in five seats of Nagpur, Ramtek (SC), Bhandara-Gondia, Chandrapur, and the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli-Chimur (ST). Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta Fadnavis were seen casting their votes at a polling booth in Nagpur. After casting his vote, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "Festival of democracy has started. I appeal to all the people to vote and strengthen democracy and register their participation in this festival of democracy." Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole cast his vote at a polling station in Bhandara.
19 April,2024 01:33 PM IST
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday razed ‘illegal’ structures and encroachments in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road in Thane where a clash between two groups of people was reported on the eve of Ram temple ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya Gita Jain. BJP MLA from Mira Bhayander Constituency, explained the sequence of events that led to the violence. Following the Mira Road Violence, wherein two groups clashed, next to Mumbai, significant security measures have been enforced in the region. Police have detained a man seen agitating people in a viral video on social media. According to the report, in response to Mira Road clash, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the arrest of thirteen individuals, with ongoing efforts to identify other suspects.
24 January,2024 11:17 AM IST
Kailash Kher and Devendra Fadnavis's wife launch 'Hey Ram', a song the two have sung together ahead of the launch of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In a media interaction, the two talked about how they enjoyed working with each other. Kailash complemented Amrita for how she is a humble human being who works not just for money but has genuine faith in gods. While Amrita mentioned that there's a lot to learn from the legendary singer Kailash Kher. Kailash even mentioned how he addresses the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis as 'Dev'.
13 January,2024 06:00 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Governor Ramesh Bais paid floral tributes to the Bravehearts at Martyrs' Memorial on the premises of the Police Commissioner's Office in Mumbai on November 26. Today, it marks the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack. Commonly referred to as 26/11, these coordinated assaults by a group of 10 terrorists did mayhem on the streets of Mumbai and sent shockwaves through the nation and the world. Terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group had entered the city of Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008. Over the course of four days, they killed 166 people and injured 300.
26 November,2023 02:45 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Maratha reservation protest, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was seen leaving Raj Bhawan after meeting Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais. Later, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined the meeting at Eknath Shinde’s Bungalow. The meeting was in the wake of the multiple violent protests that took place in demand for Maratha reservations. As the Maratha community’s movement flared up, multiple incidents of vehicles being set on fire came across on October 30. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Prakash Solanke’s residence in Maharashtra’s Beed was also set on fire by a group of pro-Maratha reservation protestors. The movement took a violent form due to which, massive damage has been caused to public and private property. Satara district will remain closed tomorrow while a curfew has also been imposed in Beed district.
31 October,2023 01:55 PM IST
Following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Lalbaugcha Raja, BJP President JP Nadda sought blessings of Lalbaugcha Raja today. He also visited the historically significant Keshavji Naik chawl in Girgaon. Nadda was accompanied by Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP leader Ashish Shelar among others. The BJP chief also visited Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis's house for Ganpati Darshan. Earlier in the day, he was welcomed by the Dy CM at Mumbai airport.
26 September,2023 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Government on August 19 honoured prestigious ‘Udyog Ratna Award’ to industrialist Ratan Tata. The award was conferred to Ratan Tata at his residence in presence of CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. CM Shinde also thanked the industrialist for accepting the award
19 August,2023 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai
On the occasion of India's 77th Independence Day, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hoisted tricolour at his Varsha residence in Mumbai. The hoisting was followed by saluting the national flag, singing the national anthem and honoring the country as well as the Maharashtra state through a famous song, 'Garja Maharashtra Maza'.
15 August,2023 12:51 PM IST | Mumbai
This year, on 15th August, India will celebrate 76 years of Independence. On this occassion, the government of India has launced a campaign called 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' as the concluding chapter of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. This initiative was launched on 9th August and will continue till the Independence Day. Know the entire details of the campaign and pledge to create a greener and better planet this Independence Day.
14 August,2023 08:31 PM IST | Mumbai
Amid the ongoing Maharashtra political crisis, Ajit Pawar has taken oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM. He will be sharing the post with BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis. Ajit Pawar reached Raj Bhawan with 29 NCP MLAs and joined the Maharashtra government of Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. Earlier in the day, Ajit Pawar held an urgent meeting with some NCP party leaders and MLAs at his official residence in Mumbai. Ajit Pawar was rumoured to be unhappy about being denied the post of NCP’s state unit chief after Supriya Sule and Praful Patel were made the working presidents of the Nationalist Congress Party.
02 July,2023 03:17 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
