Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum technology are set to become the three primary pillars of future development. Emphasising this, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the state must focus on building a massive pool of skilled workforce in these sectors. He announced that the state will effectively implement the Maharashtra Quantum Technology Mission, aligned with the National Quantum Mission, to build a robust quantum ecosystem.T…
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Amaravati, July 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was discharged from a Mumbai hospital, where he underwent surgery on his right shoulder, on Wednesday.According to the Deputy Chief Minister’s office, he will be arriving in Hyderabad, where he will take rest at his residence.Physiotherapy will begin after three weeks as per doctors’ advice.The Jana Sena chief underwent surgery on his right shoulder at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on July 11.Doctors ha…
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) In a major relief to the agrarian community, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced to modify a crop loan waiver scheme aimed at pulling distressed farmers out of debt traps and keeping them away from private moneylenders. Brushing aside criticisms regarding the timing of the announcement, the Chief Minister emphasised that the decision was driven solely by farming distress and not by electoral gains, saying, “We could have waited until 2029 s…
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Friday levelled serious allegations of a multi-crore corruption scandal within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). In an official letter addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dated July 9, 2026, Raut demanded immediate action against a senior cabinet minister and municipal officials for allegedly bypassing mandatory e-tendering processes and violating Supreme Court guidelines.Accord…
Chandigarh, June 26 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to retain the autonomous character of the Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Board and withdraw the draft law which seeks to fill the board with government nominees. In a letter to the Chief Minister, the Bathinda MP said the Sikh community was anguished that widespread changes were being made to change the character of the Takht Board on the recommendations of a…
Pune, June 26 (IANS) In the wake of the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal at Pune’s Lohagad Fort, purportedly by his fiancee Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday underlined the need to introspect why educated youth are increasingly developing a “vengeful and distorted mindset”.Interacting with reporters during his visit to the city, Fadnavis said: “This is an extremely shocking and incomprehensible incident. As a society, we need to introspect on…
Nagpur, June 25 (IANS) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Thursday that the modernisation and expansion of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, would significantly strengthen Central India’s economic landscape by enhancing connectivity, attracting investments, generating employment, and promoting industrial growth across Vidarbha.Gadkari was speaking at the formal handing over ceremony of the Nagpur airport to GMR Group under the Public-Private…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A portion of roof in front of the sanctum at the Yashwadi temple in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district collapsed during construction work on Saturday, killing at least four people and leaving several injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the incident.In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister’s Office said: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the wall collapse in Parbhani, Mah…
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) In a bid to ensure the comprehensive revival of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed authorities to prepare an ambitious blueprint focusing on depot development, staff housing, creation of public amenities, and long-term financial self-sustainability. Emphasising absolute transparency, the Chief Minister ordered all concerned agencies to work in close coordination. He stressed that…
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers are trying to weaken the Eknath Shinde-led party at the district level. Targeting the BJP, Sattar said that such attempts work like “slow poison to weaken the alliance”.During an interaction with IANS, Sattar said: “The resentment stemmed from the fact that while the BJP is our alliance partner today and the Chief Minister belongs to the BJP, some of its workers at the district lev…