Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Genelia Deshmukh, who wore a bespoke Nauvari saree at the trailer launch of her upcoming historical action drama Raja Shivaji, said that the nine-yard-wonder is a little piece of her roots, something she carries with her wherever she goes. Sharing a string of pictures of herself dressed elegantly in a soft pink Nauvari saree in Ahimsa silk fabric on the photo-posting application, Genelia said that the saree reminds her that strength can be gentle.“Wore…
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Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Maharashtra administration on Tuesday issued an urgent high-alert for the next few hours. Parts of Mumbai, Mumbai Suburbs, Palghar, Raigad, and Thane are expected to experience light rain accompanied by strong winds and intense lightning.The government’s advisory comes after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a five-day weather forecast predicting a period of volatile weather across Maharashtra from April 20 to April 24. Residents can expect gus…
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led MahaYuti government, accusing it of being “high on lies” and ignoring the growing drug menace in Maharashtra, especially Mumbai.In a scathing editorial in its mouthpiece, Saamana, the Thackeray-led party alleged that Maharashtra has emerged as the centre of the country’s biggest drug racket, while the government has chosen to remain a “mute spectator”.“Five thousand ec…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) In a bid to provide significant relief to farmers and the general public, the Maharashtra government on Monday announced a total waiver of registration fees for the partition deeds of ancestral agricultural land. The Revenue Department officially issued the circular regarding this exemption today.The waiver now extends beyond cases handled by Tahsildars under Section 85 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. It also covers partition deeds of ancestral agricult…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) In a major administrative overhaul aimed at bolstering law and order, the Maharashtra government on Monday transferred nine Indian Police Service officers. Key districts, including Satara, Sangli, Gadchiroli, Kolhapur, and Jalgaon, will see new leadership following today’s transfer order. The government stated that these strategic appointments are intended to streamline police administration and enhance the efficiency of the state’s security apparatus.Tushar Dosh…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed all departments to finalise a concrete action plan within the stipulated timeframe, focusing on reducing regional disparities and ensuring balanced development across all districts. During a review meeting of the ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’ Vision Management Regulatory Board, he reviewed the progress of various departments and instructed them to focus on effective implementation in the next phase.He asked the departmen…
Bhopal/Satna, April 20 (IANS) In a shocking and gruesome incident that has sent shockwaves across Madhya Pradesh, an 11-year-old boy was brutally murdered on Monday in Bank Colony in Satna district.The accused allegedly slit the child’s throat with a sickle (locally known as hansiya) before stuffing the body into a blue drum, locking the rented house from outside, and fleeing the scene immediately after committing the crime.The crime, which occurred under the jurisdiction of Kolgawan Police St…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Amid a potential El Nino threat, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed all state departments to prioritise disaster mitigation through rigorous water planning, accelerated soil conservation, and the rejuvenation of old water resources.Presiding over a high-level review meeting, he emphasised that the state must remain “battle-ready” to minimise the impact of a predicted rainfall deficit.Fadnavis asked the administration to immediately focus o…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has backed calls for legendary wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav to be posthumously conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, following recent developments in the Bombay High Court regarding the matter.The Kolhapur bench of the High Court, comprising Justices Madhav Jamdar and Pravin Patil, has directed the Union government to take a final call on the issue by May 4. The directive came during the hearing of a Public In…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Indian states will continue to prioritise public investment, with a slight moderation in capital‑expenditure growth to around 8–10 per cent in FY27, a report said on Monday.This would translate into a capex of about 2.3 per cent–2.4 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), supported by interest-free loans from the Centre, the report from CareEdge Ratings said.The report cited rising revenue‑expenditure commitments and moderation in revenue growth leadin…