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CM Devendra Fadnavis flags off trial run of Mumbai Metro Line 9 from Dahisar to Kashigaon
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CM Devendra Fadnavis flags off trial run of Mumbai Metro Line 9 from Dahisar to Kashigaon

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Wednesday flagged off the trial run and technical inspection of Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 9 between Dahisar East and Kashigaon. This Red Line 9 corridor is a part of a larger initiative to connect Mira-Bhayander with the rest of Mumbai through efficient Metro connectivity. Along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis also inspected the newly built elevated road. Story continues below this ad The 13.5-kilometre Metro Line 9 is being constructed in two phases by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), and the Phase 1 section covers four stations — Dahisar, Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon, and Kashigaon. “The technical testing of the Maha Mumbai Metro Line 9 was conducted today. This li...
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Deputy CM Shinde hail Operation Sindoor, Raut says credit goes to armed forces
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Deputy CM Shinde hail Operation Sindoor, Raut says credit goes to armed forces

Political leaders in Maharashtra Wednesday hailed Operation Sindoor, India’s military action against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). While those part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance credited the Narendra Modi government for Operation Sindoor, Opposition leaders said the credit should actually go to the armed forces.Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took to X to express solidarity in a brief message: “Jai Hind. Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” जय हिंद 🇮🇳 भारत माता की जय ! pic.twitter.com/vNgDhYw5Nk — Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 6, 2025 Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK past Wednesday midnight, was executed two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed...
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Payment under Ladki Bahin scheme can’t be hiked to Rs 2,100, says Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat amid fund diversion row
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Payment under Ladki Bahin scheme can’t be hiked to Rs 2,100, says Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat amid fund diversion row

Expressing dissatisfaction over the diversion of funds from his ministry by the Finance Ministry led by NCP’s Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena leader and Social Justice Department Minister Sanjay Shirsat asserted Monday that the Maharashtra government cannot increase the payments under the Ladki Bahin scheme to Rs 2,100 as promised. The Ladki Bahin Yojana, launched in July 2024, provides Rs 1,500 per month to women whose annual family income does not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. During the Assembly elections, Mahayuti leaders had promised to raise this amount to Rs 2,100, which was considered instrumental in helping the alliance come to power. “It is a fact that the payout under the Ladki Bahin scheme cannot be increased to Rs 2,100 due to the financial burden on the Finance Department. However, this does not...
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‘Part-time politics won’t work in Maharashtra’: Milind Deora slams Thackeray family over vacationing abroad during crisis
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‘Part-time politics won’t work in Maharashtra’: Milind Deora slams Thackeray family over vacationing abroad during crisis

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora criticised the Thackeray family and accused them of acting like “tourists in their own country” and failing to show genuine concern following the recent terrorist attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Deora noted that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his diplomatic visit and returned to the country immediately after the incident, the Thackeray family—referring to the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction—continued their foreign vacation. On the other hand, praising Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for his swift response, he said, “following the Pahalgam attack, Eknath Shinde immediately travelled to Srinagar, ensured the safe return of stranded tourists, and personally met with them to offer reassurance. ...
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MSRDC to scrap Rs 26,300-crore contracts for Virar-Alibaug Corridor, fresh tenders likely under BOT model
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MSRDC to scrap Rs 26,300-crore contracts for Virar-Alibaug Corridor, fresh tenders likely under BOT model

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is set to scrap 11 construction contracts worth Rs 26,300 crore that were awarded by the Eknath Shinde government to seven civil engineering firms for constructing the first phase, totaling 96.47 km, of the ambitious 126-km Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor (VAMMC) project. While the earlier tenders were awarded under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model, the government is now contemplating floating fresh tenders to build the entire project under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor is a long-planned infrastructure project under consideration since 2011. It is a 8–14 lane access-controlled expressway that was originally supposed to be built by the Mumbai Metropolitan R...
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CM terms it historic, slams previous Congress govts; Opp claims victory of Rahul’s efforts
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CM terms it historic, slams previous Congress govts; Opp claims victory of Rahul’s efforts

Ruling and opposition parties in Maharashtra on Wednesday welcomed the Central government’s decision to include caste census in the the forthcoming population census. While Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis termed it historic and a step towards social justice, he targeted Congress governments in the past for not holding caste census. “Successive Congress governments failed to undertake caste census. But it is the Narendra Modi-led government which has taken this step towards bringing social justice in the country,”he said. Deputy Chief Minitsers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar too termed the decision as historic. Story continues below this ad “The central government’s decision to conduct a caste-based census is welcome, as it will help all sections of society receive their rig...
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Missing link project on Mumbai-Pune expressway inches closer to completion: Shinde
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Missing link project on Mumbai-Pune expressway inches closer to completion: Shinde

In a major boost to the commuting between Mumbai and Pune, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that 95 per cent work on the missing link project at Mumbai–Pune expressway is over. The government sources said that it aims to meet the new deadline of August 2025 for this project. The project, estimated at Rs 6,600 crore, has seen extension of deadline several times—from March 2024 to January 2025, which was further revised to March 2025. The 13-kilometre ‘missing link’, which will cut across the existing Mumbai-Pune expressway, will trim the distance between the two cities by 5.7 kilometres and reduce the travel time by around 30 minutes. The “missing link” project has been delayed multiple times due to the complex challenges of the terrain and ambitious engineering feats. ...
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Shinde Sena MLA apologises after taking a jibe at police force
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Shinde Sena MLA apologises after taking a jibe at police force

A day after creating a controversy by terming the ‘police force the most inefficient department in Maharashtra,’ ruling Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad received flak from deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday and asked Gaikwad for discipline and to respect the ‘men in uniform’. Gaikwad tendered an apology after both Shinde and Chief Minister Fadnavis expressed displeasure over his comments. Shinde’s statement comes a day after CM Devendra Fadnavis who handles the Home department, expressed his displeasure. Gaikwad’s statement was seen as a question mark on the efficiency and functioning of the department under Fadnavis. “MLA Sanjay Gaikwad works hard for the constituency but sometimes gets carried away by his emotions. He made statements against the state police force and questioned t...
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‘Time to unite in the interest of Marathi, Maharashtra’: Sena (UBT) amid talks of rapproachement between Thackeray cousins
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‘Time to unite in the interest of Marathi, Maharashtra’: Sena (UBT) amid talks of rapproachement between Thackeray cousins

Amid initial hints of rapproachment between estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, Uddhav-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday said that it was “time to unite in the interest of Mumbai and Maharashtra” and that the party workers were “ready to safeguard the Marathi pride”.The party made the statement in a social media post on X. The post, written in Marathi, read: “Time has come to unite for Mumbai and Maharashtra. Shivsainiks are ready to protect Marathi asmita ( pride)” Story continues below this ad The Sena UBT’s post has come days ahead of the Maharashtra Day, which is observed on May 1. The statement comes amid talks of possible alliance between Uddhav-led Sena and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) ahead of the local body elections later this ...
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Bringing back tourists from J&K: Bawankule denies credit war; says ‘Shinde went as party leader, Mahajan as disaster management minister’
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Bringing back tourists from J&K: Bawankule denies credit war; says ‘Shinde went as party leader, Mahajan as disaster management minister’

Amid the ongoing tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance to claim credit for bringing back tourists from Maharashtra who were stuck in J&K after the terror attack near Pahalgam, ruling BJP’s state unit chief and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Friday denied the allies were trying to score political points over the issue. Bawankule said there was nothing wrong in both state Cabinet Minister Girish Mahajan and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde going to Srinagar to coordinate efforts to bring back tourists from the state. He said while the Maharashtra government sent Mahajan to Srinagar as the state Disaster Management Minister, Shinde went as leader of his party. “There is no miscommunication and no tussle over claiming credit. There is nothing wrong in Deputy Chief Min...
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Bombay HC grants Kunal Kamra protection from arrest; probe to continue
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Bombay HC grants Kunal Kamra protection from arrest; probe to continue

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted protection from any coercive steps, including arrest, to comedian Kunal Kamra with respect to an FIR against him for cracking an allegedly objectionable joke on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show. The court admitted his plea for quashing the FIR and said he shall not be arrested in respect of the FIR during the pendency of the plea. “However, the investigation in this case can continue. If the investigating agency wants to record the petitioner’s statement, the same can be recorded in Chennai with the help of local police after giving notice of reasonable period to the petitioner so that he can remain present in Chennai. If during the pendency of this petition the chargesheet is filed, the concerned court (t...
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Maharashtra: Shinde meets Shah, calls it ‘routine visit to discuss development of state’
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Maharashtra: Shinde meets Shah, calls it ‘routine visit to discuss development of state’

Amid speculations of unease within the ruling Mahayuti, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Sunday morning held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which he termed as a “routine visit to discuss development of the state”. Speaking to reporters after Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay and Sanjana Ghadi joined the Sena led by him, Shinde said, “Amit Shah is a leader of the NDA and Mahayuti. My meeting with him was about informing him of various developmental projects going on in the state and in Mumbai. You (media) give rise to various theories and speculations which have no value.” According to sources, the Shinde Sena is said to be unhappy over a number of things, including not getting guardian ministership of Raigad district. The issue remains unr...
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Kunal Kamra approaches Bombay HC seeking quashing of FIR over ‘gaddar’ jibe
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Kunal Kamra approaches Bombay HC seeking quashing of FIR over ‘gaddar’ jibe

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Saturday approached the Bombay High Court with a plea against FIR registered by Mumbai Police for cracking an allegedly objectionable joke on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show. Kamra, as per HC website, filed a plea on April 5 seeking quashing of FIR, claiming that the action was violative of his fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19 (1) (a) (right to freedom of speech and expression), 19 (1) (g) (right to practice any profession and business) and 21 (right to life and personal liberty) under Constitution. As per case status on HC website, the matter is listed for hearing before a bench of Justices Sarang V Kotwal and Shriram M Modak on April 21. Story continues below this ad He did not appear befor...
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Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray over opposition to Waqf Bill, calls him a ‘use and throw’ leader
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Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray over opposition to Waqf Bill, calls him a ‘use and throw’ leader

Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament, accusing him of abandoning Hindutva and Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy forever. “By opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, Uddhav Thackeray has completely turned his back on Hindutva and the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray. His stance has not only exposed his ideological confusion but also cast a shadow over his political future,” Shinde said. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shinde said that Thackeray’s opposition to the Bill had disappointed even his colleagues, many of whom still hold Balasaheb’s principles dear. “Yesterday was an unfortunate day for him,” he remarked, alluding to Thackeray’s political missteps. ...
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Walking a tightrope | Maharashtra’s new Devendra Fadnavis government
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Walking a tightrope | Maharashtra’s new Devendra Fadnavis government

In June 2022, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sprang a surprise by choosing Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde as the chief minister of Maharashtra, with their own Devendra Fadnavis, in whose cabinet the former was a minister from 2014-19, as his deputy. Though it was speculated that Fadnavis would be doing some back-seat driving in the government, that was not to be. Shinde soon came into his own in terms of politics and policy, something that led to tensions within the ruling Mahayuti combine. Source link
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