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Two days after being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray led government will face a trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Uddhav to take Maharashtra floor test today, Raut claims support of 170 MLAs

Ahead of the trust vote, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed confidence of the alliance winning the floor test.

30 Nov 2019 10:44 AM

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the three parties – Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena -- who formed the Maharashtra government have “lust for power” and not a common ideology. (Photo: File)

'Sena betrayed us, not Ajit or Sharad Pawar': Amit Shah on BJP's Maharashtra ‘miscalculation’

Shah asserted that BJP had never indulged in horse trading or even attempted it, but it was Congress that did horse trading.

29 Nov 2019 11:45 AM

The Shiv Sena on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray share brotherly ties and that it is the responsibility of the former to co-operate with his "younger brother" who has taken charge of the state. (Photo: File)

PM Modi must co-operate with 'younger brother' Uddhav: Shiv Sena

Hence, Thackeray will have to take speedy yet cautious steps to realise his plans, the ruling party said.

29 Nov 2019 11:03 AM

The Bombay High Court has refused to take up urgent hearing on a petition filed by a group of lawyers seeking a stay on the swearing-in of Uddhav Thackeray as chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening. (Photo: File)

Bombay HC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Uddhav's swearing-in

However, two different benches of the high court refused to take up the petition for hearing.

28 Nov 2019 2:55 PM

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray with his wife Rashmi leaves BMC headquarters after felicitating Mumbai’s newly-elected mayor Kishori Pednekar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray to lead uneasy alliance

The discussions, however, will continue and a final decision will be announced on Saturday, leaders from all three parties said.

23 Nov 2019 2:24 AM

Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Friday said that his party will not allow the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form the government in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

We will not allow BJP to form government in Maharashtra: Congress

The Congress leader also added that whatever decision the party will take, it will be taken along with NCP.

08 Nov 2019 11:29 AM

Maharashtra cabinet on Monday decided to introduce a bill for reservation of seats in medical colleges of government and municipal corporations. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra Bill proposes 10 pc college quota if doctors work in villages

It will be mandatory for students availing this reservation to give at least 5 years service in govt hospitals after completing the course.

10 Sep 2019 2:34 PM

Traffic reduced to a crawl as heavy rains lash Mumbai on Wednesday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Mumbai schools down shutters, office-goers face difficulties

Although a holiday was declared for schools, many students had already reached their schools by the time the circular was issued.

05 Sep 2019 4:37 AM

According to sources, the state government has proposed to build one tourist resort in Pahalgam in Kashmir Valley and the other in Leh, Ladakh. (Photo: AFP)

Maharashtra, Karnataka proposes to buy land in J&K for tourism

Maharashtra CM has also contacted J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik regarding the investment in the region.

04 Sep 2019 10:31 AM

Maharashtra is likely to be 1st to buy land in new UTs

Meanwhile, the home ministry has also decided to provide adequate security and an insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh each to all sarpanch and panch in J&K.

04 Sep 2019 1:10 AM

Over two lakh people have been rescued and evacuated to safer places in Maharashtra, according to official estimates. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar urges Maharashtra govt to waive farmers' loans in flood hit areas

The NCP also said all public representatives of the party will donate one month's salary for flood relief.

09 Aug 2019 11:02 AM

'Super 30' inspires Maharashtra Government to announce a Super 50 scheme for tribals

The Hrithik Roshan starrer is not only raining praises but is also declared tax free in as many as 8 states in India.

05 Aug 2019 11:03 AM

School of thought

A revised school textbook by Maharashtra’s publishing bureau, Balbharti, reflects a deeply regressive mindset in its content.

02 Aug 2019 5:34 AM

The travel time between Mumbai to Pune will reduce to just 23 minutes. (Representational Photo: AP)

Mumbai to Pune in just 23 minutes, Rs 70,000 Cr hyperloop project gets infra status

The hyperloop connectivity will seek to reduce travel time between the two cities.

01 Aug 2019 2:30 PM

At present, there is no lease policy in the state. However, a lease policy for Mumbai, Matheran, Mahabaleshwar and Raigad has been in place since 2012. Officials said that close to 800 leases have expired and no policy for their renewal currently exists. (Photo: AP)

State government approves lease renewal policy

Officials said that close to 800 leases have expired and no policy for their renewal currently exists.

24 Jul 2019 6:01 AM

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Maharashtra government refusing to stay Maratha reservation in educational institution and government jobs. (Photo: File)

SC sends notice to Maharashtra govt, says ‘Maratha reservation not retrospective’

However, the apex court will hear the appeal for quashing of reservation for Marathas in Maharashtra.

12 Jul 2019 12:05 PM

The government has come forward with the idea of recycling of milk packets in the wake of plastic ban in the state. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra: Get 50 paisa on returning used plastic milk packets

According to environment minister Ramdas Kadam, this step will help the government and encourage recycling of the plastic milk packet.

27 Jun 2019 5:34 PM

A total of 1,085 villages and farm boundaries were identified for surveying using UAVs or drones.

Maharashtra to soon use drones to update land records

This exercise that was last held during the British regime.

26 Jun 2019 2:20 AM

Maharashtra government increased the monthly remuneration for all the freedom fighters here on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra govt increases monthly remuneration for freedom fighters

In another tweet, Maharashtra CMO, while quoting Fadnavis, also announced pension for Misabandis.

25 Jun 2019 3:23 PM

To another question, he said people living on forest land in Mumbai for years were not getting adequate drinking water supply, but the government will soon ensure it for them. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra govt to ask BMC to ensure equitable water supply: Yogesh Sagar

He was responding to a question raised by NCP member Rahul Narvekar through a Calling Attention notice in the state Legislative Council.

20 Jun 2019 1:52 PM

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