New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday will inaugurate a major ammunition manufacturing facility in Shirdi, Maharashtra, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous Defence production capabilities under the Centre’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.The artillery shell manufacturing unit, located at the Savali Vihir Industrial Estate of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) near Shirdi in Ahilyanagar district, has b…
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Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s digital infrastructure, Maharashtra has firmly positioned itself as the premier destination for technology investments. According to official data released on Friday by the state Industries department and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the state’s data centre portfolio has surged to an unprecedented Rs 16.69 lakh crore in total investment pipeline.The comprehensive state portfolio tracks 44 mega projects that are set t…
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal has warned that those who are murdering democracy and manipulating voter lists will have to go to jail in the coming days. He claimed on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in Maharashtra by stealing votes with the help of the Election Commission.”By deleting voters’ names in Bihar and Bengal too, the BJP managed to secure victories. Attempts are now underway to influence the ele…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed all departments to effectively discharge their responsibilities with a strong focus on disaster mitigation. He also instructed officials to initiate the development of an AI-based integrated Command and Control System to strengthen disaster management and emergency response across Maharashtra. He was speaking at the review meeting regarding the ‘Pre-Monsoon Preparedness and Disaster Management’.“Every monsoon…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed strong confidence that Maharashtra is taking a giant leap forward in research, innovation, and the global economy.He said that leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, Maharashtra is stamping its authority across all sectors nationwide.The Chief Minister emphasised that no other state in the country comes close to Maharashtra in terms of research, innovation, infrastructure, and revenue generatio…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Maharashtra will emerge as the leading hub of AI innovation in the country, adding that AI is the most powerful medium of transformation for the future and there is a need to adopt AI in every sphere of life. He was speaking on Friday while announcing Mumbai Tech Week (MTW) 2026. The CM said that through initiatives like Mumbai Tech Week, opportunities in AI will reach the youth. CM Fadnavis said that the government is us…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday invited business conglomerates from Cyprus to invest in the state and build long-term partnerships in manufacturing, innovation, and trade. Speaking at the Cyprus–India Business Forum, the Chief Minister emphasised that the Maharashtra government is stable, decisive, and pro-industry, and remains fully committed to global partnerships.Chief Minister Fadnavis addressed the forum in the presence of the Cyprus Presiden…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced the definitive timeline for the implementation of the state government’s farm loan waiver scheme, officials said. Addressing a press conference after the meetings to review the preparations for the Kharif season and State Level Bankers’ Committee, the Chief Minister declared that all eligible farmers will receive their loan waivers before June 30.This timely implementation will clear the path for farmers to …
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Apex business chamber CII signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) on Thursday in the presence of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.The CII–CCCI MoU aims to strengthen collaboration between Indian and Cypriot industries through investment promotion, joint ventures, business delegations, trade fairs and sector-focused engagements.Alexis Vafeades, Minister o…
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai for his four-day State Visit to India. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma warmly received President Christodoulides at the airport.While extending a warm welcome to President Christodoulides, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that his visit to India highlights the growing momentum of bilateral partnership.President Christodoulides is scheduled to participate…