Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday questioned the Central government’s lack of support for Iran. He said Iran has been a long‑standing ally of India, particularly on the sensitive Jammu and Kashmir issue, and warned that failing to stand by a trusted partner would lead to serious diplomatic and economic consequences for India.He said much of India’s oil comes from Iran and that the country had supplied it in Rupees.“When Ira…
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Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the state government is actively building a robust ecosystem to support gaming, the creator economy, education, and digital infrastructure. Speaking at an interactive session with content creators, he addressed various industry concerns and outlined his vision for a digital-first state.In a major announcement for the creative community, the Chief Minister revealed plans to develop a state-of-the-art comple…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday questioned the Central government’s lack of support for Iran. He said Iran has been a long‑standing ally of India, particularly on the sensitive Jammu and Kashmir issue, and warned that failing to stand by a trusted partner would lead to serious diplomatic and economic consequences for India.He said much of India’s oil comes from Iran and that the country had supplied it in Rupees.“When Ira…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) As Maharashtra celebrates Gudi Padwa, marking the beginning of the Marathi New Year, Jay Pawar, son of former Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president late Ajit Pawar, shared a poignant reflection on the profound void left by the absence of his mentor and leader, affectionately known as “Dada”. In a social media post balancing grief with inspiration, Jay Pawar described how the festival, once a celebration of togetherness, has now become a testament to a lasting leg…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) India’s water governance reforms, particularly in Maharashtra, could play a pivotal role in shaping how the world feeds 10 billion people sustainably, the World Bank said on Thursday, highlighting the state’s regulatory model as a global example. In a new report, the World Bank added that smarter management of water in agriculture is essential to meeting future food demand while generating millions of jobs, and that India’s policy innovations offer lessons for water-s…
Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) Stating that legal counsels have confirmed there were no legal hurdles to increasing the height of the Alamatti Dam, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he would convene an all‑party meeting in the state and take a decision to go ahead. Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have objected to the project.It can be noted that the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) Phase 3 is a major irrigation scheme in North Karnataka aiming to raise the Almatti Dam height from…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India’s mineral sector has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2025–26 with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks, the highest ever in a single year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Mines on Thursday. The auctions covered a wide range of minerals. Limestone accounted for 76 blocks, making it the most auctioned mineral, followed by iron ore with 40 blocks. Bauxite accounted for 30 blocks, underscoring their importance for k…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav extended heartfelt wishes to their friends and family on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, marking the Marathi New Year. Tendulkar shared his festive wishes on X, addressing his fans and well‑wishers. “Wishing you and your family a very Happy Gudi Padwa and Marathi New Year. May this New Year bring happiness, joy, and prosperity — this is my heartfelt prayer.”Indian T…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Devotees gathered in large numbers on Thursday at prominent temples across the country to celebrate the first day of the Chaitra Navratri festival which is dedicated to the worship of ‘Maa Shailputri’.The nine-day festival is significant for the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga and marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar year. The festival will conclude with Ram Navami.In Varanasi’s Durgakund, devotees thronged the temples to worship ‘Mata Shailputri’ and ‘Mat…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa by sharing a glimpse of a festive delicacy, Puran Poli, a traditional Maharashtrian delicacy that is synonymous with the occasion. Taking to his social media account, Ajay posted a picture of a plate of freshly prepared Puran Poli served with ghee and flavoured milk, arranged on a banana leaf placed on top of a wooden table.The caption on the picture read, “Nothing says Gudi Padwa like a plate of Puran…