Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday addressed the state, balancing a vision of rapid industrial growth with a warning for the agricultural sector regarding the upcoming monsoon. Citing Meteorological Department forecasts, CM Fadnavis advised that the El Niño effect might lead to below-average rainfall for the 2026 season.“Our Kharif season is entirely dependent on rain. I urge farmers to take these forecasts seriously. Do not rus…
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New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum. This recognition shows his growing influence in shaping the future of global cricket.Shah, who was the youngest secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has played an important role in various aspects of the sport’s development.He has overseen key parts of the Indian Premier League, promoted the …
Washington, April 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s position on women is not merely a case of gender inequality but reflects a broader systemic failure by the authorities to protect basic human rights. Amid a climate of institutional tolerance, practices such as forced marriages and so-called “honour killings” continue to persist across the country, a report detailed this week.Writing for the US-based online platform ‘Medium’, European political analyst and journalist Dimitra Staikou stated that despite …
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India is positioning itself as a global electro-tech manufacturing hub to ensure energy sovereignty, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), adding that as India shows the world a fast track to a superior energy future, other emerging markets are watching.New Delhi is forging a new path – industrialising on cheap solar and batteries rather than fossil fuels. It is bypassing the fossil fuel detour taken by the West and China, the report states.In 2012…
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Industries Minister Uday Samant on Friday said in the Legislative Assembly that Maharashtra continues to be the premier destination for investment in India. Responding to a proposal under Rule 293, the Minister revealed that the state has secured Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs 31 lakh crore during the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos.For the third consecutive year, Maharashtra has maintained its top position in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FD…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) NCP (SP) MLA, Rohit Pawar, on Wednesday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s life was at risk during his 2023 visit to Davos. At a press conference, he suggested a potential conspiracy involving the aviation company VSR, drawing parallels to a recent technical glitch involving late Ajit Pawar’s plane that led to the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister’s untimely demise.According to Rohit Pawar, the incident occurred between January 16 and 20, 2023, while Ekna…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Maharashtra government describing the Governor’s address as nothing more than a “repetitive rehearsal of old points” and a “market of words.”Leading the Congress party’s opposition to the Governor’s speech in the Legislative Assembly, Wadettiwar accused the Mahayuti government of forcing the Governor to present “blatant lies” to the House.Wadettiwar alleged that while the g…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the nature of markets and employment. To build a ready and capable administration, the government has begun prioritising the effective use of ‘AI’ in official operations. He was speaking during an interactive session at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum 2026.Fadnavis noted that the government is focusing on building a robust Digital Public I…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Amid strain on state finances, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the charge of planning and finance departments, on Tuesday tabled the supplementary demands worth Rs 11,995 crore for the remaining period of the fiscal 2025-26. Of the Rs 11,995 crore, the state government has earmarked Rs 3,112.85 crore to meet the expenses incurred on the concession given in the electricity tariff to Agriculture pump, power loom and textile consumers in the state, and …
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday said that the state continues to be a leading destination for foreign investment, contributing over 13.5 per cent to the national GDP. He further stated that a “Vision Management Unit” has been set up to guide the state’s transition towards a $5-trillion economy by 2047.Addressing the joint session of both houses of the state legislature on the inaugural day of the budget session, the Governor said that Maharashtra receiv…