Nagpur, March 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday issued a clarification regarding the newly announced Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme in the Maharashtra Budget, seeking to dispel rumours and confusion over which farmers will benefit from the scheme.Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, the Chief Minister emphasised that the government’s primary goal is to provide direct relief to farmers rather than to banking institutions. Following rumours that the relief …
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Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while presenting the annual budget for 2026–27, positioned the energy sector as the “foundation of Viksit Maharashtra”. The strategy focuses on achieving energy independence and grid stability by transitioning from thermal-heavy generation to a mix of solar, wind and pumped storage. The overarching goal is to add 45 GW of capacity by 2032, with renewable energy’s share in the state’s energy mix rising from 13 per cent…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday announced its four candidates from Maharashtra for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections. The party has strategically focussed on organizational influence and “social engineering.”The most notable name on the list is Vinod Tawde, the BJP National General Secretary and Bihar incharge. This nomination marks Tawde’s return to active parliamentary politics after being away from the legislative fray since 2019.Alongside Tawde, the party has renomina…
Navi Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Priyansh Arya lit up the final day of the group stage in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup, smashing a sensational unbeaten 101 off just 41 balls to power DY Patil Red to an emphatic eight-wicket win over CGST at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.Arya was in splendid touch as he slammed eight boundaries and nine sixes as he reached his hundred off just 40 balls. Arya’s supreme form helped DY Patil Red romp home in just 12.1 overs as they chased down CGST’s 149 for five …
Navi Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Vidarbha batter Danish Malewar’s fluent 64 off 42 balls led Reliance to a nail-biting one-run victory over Bank of Baroda in the 20th DY Patil T20 Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday.Malewar, who will turn out for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, struck nine fours in his brisk half-century as Reliance posted a competitive 197/6 in their 20 overs. Ajay Ahlawat was the pick of the Bank of Baroda bowlers, returning figures of 2-31 to keep Reliance in chec…
Nagpur, Feb 27 (IANS) As the festival of colours approaches, the markets across the country are witnessing increased activity, with people thronging the markets to buy colours. The markets are already inundated with festive and vibrant colours, rangolis and other items. The eco-friendly gulals (colours) are something that is grabbing the spotlight and also catching the attention of visitors.In Maharashtra’s Nagpur, the eco-friendly colours are a big hit in the markets, and their demand is grow…
Vadodara, Feb 25 (IANS) The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara featured another round of dominant victories and close contests as teams across Pools intensified the battle for knockout qualification.Pool A produced one of the closest contests of the day, as Andhra Pradesh edged Telangana 47–45 in a thrilling two-point finish. Pottla Gopi Chand scored 17 points and Gali Lakshma Reddy added 10, while Telangana’s G Ra…
Vadodara, Feb 25 (IANS) The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship is happening now at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara. While it provides an important stage for emerging players to display their skills, it also highlights India’s increasing strength and depth in the sport.After the opening day, Rakesh Kumar, a selector appointed by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), shared his positive assessment of the overall quality displayed.“The team performances on the first…
Beed (Maharashtra), Feb 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the government is placing livestock at the centre to strengthen the rural economy. He expressed confidence that with the integration of technology, this sector will position Maharashtra as a global leader in milk production.CM Fadnavis was speaking after visiting the three-day Maha Pashudhan Expo 2026, organised by the Animal Husbandry Department at Parli in Beed district.The Chief Minister descr…
Nagpur, Feb 6 (IANS) The Adani Group on Friday outlined a Rs 70,000 crore long-term investment roadmap for Vidarbha, across energy, infrastructure, logistics, aviation, and community development, positioning the Maharashtra region as a future hub of clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and integrated logistics.Addressing the Advantage Vidarbha 2026 conclave, Adani Airports Director Jeet Adani said the Group’s presence in Vidarbha was “generational, not transactional”, aligned with national …