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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicMaharashtra govt

Topic: Maharashtra govt

‘Lost us 12 LS seats’ — Shinde govt’s Nagpur-Goa expressway faces opposition from within

Reluctant to take any chances ahead of assembly elections, some Mahayuti leaders from Kolhapur district are demanding that project be scrapped due to pushback from local residents.

Uddhav govt to honour ‘unsung’ security guards with medal every year, hospital fire sowed idea

Maharashtra labour department launches scheme to identify security guards who go beyond call of duty to help people in extraordinary ways. They will be honoured with medals.

NCP wants jailed Nawab Malik’s portfolios reassigned, but ‘no question’ of cabinet resignation

Malik is in judicial custody for alleged money laundering & links to underworld and holds skill development & minority affairs portfolios. CM Uddhav Thackeray to take final call.

Attendance in a click: Maharashtra schools to go digital with MahaStudent app

The mobile application available on Google Play Store allows schools to digitally record the attendance of students and teachers and also maintain data related to Mid-Day Meal Scheme.

Mumbai to stay open 24×7: More cities should follow or fix creaking infrastructure first?

Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray said the cabinet proposal allowing shops, malls and eateries in Mumbai to stay open 24x7 will boost the city’s nightlife.

Rahul Gandhi meets Maharashtra Congress ministers, says don’t compromise party ideology

In a meeting at his residence, Rahul Gandhi urges Maharashtra ministers to continue to oppose both the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC.

38 decisions over two meetings in one week — Maharashtra govt rushes to beat poll code

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis held two meetings of his cabinet this week, clearing 22 proposals Tuesday and 16 more Friday.

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History of Indians in the Arab world—port builders, Jat governor, translators, and slaves

From the buffalo herders who built one of the world’s greatest medieval ports to academics translating Sanskrit works, here is one part of the history of Indians in the Arab world.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.