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TopicMaharashtra government

Topic: Maharashtra government

The many lives of Air India building, crowning jewel of Mumbai’s skyline that survived 1993 blasts

Once the headquarters of Air India and a symbol of India’s aviation ambitions and glamour in the air, the Nariman Point landmark will now help ease Maharashtra’s growing administrative space crunch.

Maharashtra’s pending grievance count doubled in 2 years. UP handles complaints far better

For the first time, a sitting government is publicly scoring its ministries on how fast they clear files, respond to Cabinet notes, and resolve citizens' grievances.

Site of Ambedkar’s 1927 satyagraha, Chavdar Tale fell into neglect over time. It’s now coming back to life

With centenary year of Mahad satyagraha approaching, Maharashtra govt—after proposals by the nagar parishad over last five years—has green-lit a Rs 55 cr rejuvenation plan.

Zero revenue & no operations, but Parth Pawar’s Amadea Enterprises entered into a Rs 300-crore deal

The controversial land deal was revoked after it came to light last week. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set up a probe under Additional Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge. 

Why Ajit Pawar doesn’t want to back his son Parth, battling allegations of a land scam

Pawar told reporters the CM had spoken to him about allegations against Parth, and he had given his consent to a probe. Easy to make allegations, but important to know reality, Pawar said.

Maharashtra govt leases out second Bandra plot to Tirupati temple board for 30 yrs at Re 1 annual fee

The 395 square metre land has been allocated to build facilities like parking space, info centre, etc. A 648 square metre plot was leased out in 2019 for Balaji temple construction.

‘Illegal Bangladeshis’ availing benefits of schemes, says Maharashtra govt GR; calls for ‘blacklist’

Latest set of instructions builds on GR issued in June which directed all govt departments to issue documents in digital format, embedded with QR codes to allow real-time verification.

After MP cough syrup deaths, Maharashtra to test liquid medications stocked by hospitals, vendors

Maharashtra FDA has directed all joint commissioners & drug inspectors to submit details of manufacturers in their jurisdictions & collect oral formulation samples.

Maharashtra govt set to lease out land near reservoirs starting ‘early October’. Target: Rs 500 crore/yr

Water Resources Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil will implement a government resolution that opens up waterfront land near 20 dams for use. 

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

On Camera

Ruling party must be replaced by a party that respects individual freedom: C Rajagopalachari

On 1 August 1959, C Rajagopalachari addressed the first convention of Swatantra Party in Bombay, criticising the Congress' governance and policies while calling the new party's formation a movement of freedom.

India’s GDP beats estimates to grow at 7.7% in FY26, manufacturing & services sector drive growth

CEA Nageswaran cites broad-based recovery in consumption and investment even as RBI cuts FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% amid West Asia-related inflation risks

India plans 9 new conventional submarines instead of 6 as govt ramps up underwater capabilities

EXCLUSIVE | The Centre is focused on ramping up India’s underwater strength on priority amid rapid naval expansion by China and Pakistan.

Three destroyers of Brand India. It’s all in our cities

The central curse of our urban governance isn’t that more voters live in these slummified villages. It’s that the political class panders to them instead of improving their quality of life.