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Maharashtra govt to release Rs 2,300 crore compensation for farmers hit by crop damage

The Maharashtra government on Monday issued an order to release the first installment of almost Rs 2,300 crore of the Rs 10,000 crore compensation.

Action initiated against policemen in Palghar lynching case, Maharashtra govt tells SC

The state government said it had last month filed an affidavit saying that action has been taken against 18 personnel, ranging from dismissal from service to salary cuts.

NCP minister promises 5% quota for Muslim in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena says no decision yet

Urban Development minister Eknath Shinde dismissed Nawab Malik's claim that the Maharashtra govt will soon pass a law giving 5% reservation to Muslims in educatio

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.

Shiv Sena leader seeks merger of ailing PMC Bank to provide relief to depositors

Raising the issue in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar claimed 19 depositors of the bank have died ever since the scam came to light in September this year.

Uddhav Thackeray orders review of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project

Uddhav Thackeray, who took oath as Maharashtra CM last week, said his govt will listen to the concerns of the common man. The bullet train project has faced stiff opposition from farmers and tribals.

Maharashtra Governor asks BJP to ‘indicate willingness’ to form govt

The BJP-Shiv Sena ally won 161 seats during the Maharashtra assembly election but were unable to come to an agreement over the chief minister's post.

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.

On Camera

Bank nationalisation will be a blow to India’s mixed economy, lead to totalitarianism: Phiroze Shroff

If banks were to be nationalised, politicians would start interfering with bank officials and put undue pressure on them, Prof Shroff wrote in 1963.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.