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Maha: CM launches 'Mahavistar AI' app

22 May 2025 | 2:40 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched the 'Mahavistar AI' app -- the digital friend of farmers, here.

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Maha: Minister orders inquiry into lapse in etiquette during Chief Justice's visit to Mumbai

22 May 2025 | 2:12 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Expressing regret over the lapse in etiquette matters during the visit of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Bhushan Gavai to Mumbai, Maharashtra Minister for Protocol Jayakumar Rawal on Wednesday ordered a departmental inquiry to investigate the lapse in etiquette during the Chief Justice's visit and submit an objective report.

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All-party meet on Almatti Dam height to be held shortly: Maha minister

22 May 2025 | 1:57 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Considering the issues raised by public representatives and action committees of Kolhapur and Sangli districts regarding increasing the height of Almatti Dam, an all-party meeting will be held in the next 15 days, informed Maharashtra Water Resources Minister (Godavari and Krishna Basin Development Corporation) Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil on Wednesday.

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Maha: Higher & Technical Education Dept signs MoU with Chaitanya Trust-run Govardhan eco-village

22 May 2025 | 1:33 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) A memorandum of understanding was signed between Maharashtra State Teacher Development Institute, Pune and Shri Chaitanya Health and Care Trust-run Govardhan Eco Village (GEV), Palghar, in the presence of Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on Wednesday.

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Farmers in crisis under Fadnavis’ rule; Congress holds tractor march in Amravati

22 May 2025 | 1:24 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) staged a massive tractor march and tri-colour rally in Amravati on Wednesday to protest the worsening farmer crisis under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ administration.

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Maha: Drone delivers 9.3 kg postal bag from Karjat to Matheran in 20 minutes

22 May 2025 | 1:11 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) In a landmark achievement for postal logistics, the Maharashtra Postal Circle has successfully transported a 9.35 kg postal bag via drone from Karjat to Matheran, showcasing the transformative potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in enhancing mail delivery across remote and challenging terrains, official said here on Wednesday.

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National entrance exam for 'Manobal' project on June 3

22 May 2025 | 1:09 AM

Pune May 21 (UNI) The national entrance exam organised by Deepstambh Foundation to provide opportunities for higher education and competitive exam training to differently-abled, orphaned, and underprivileged individuals under the Manobal Project will be held on June 3, informed Deepstambh Foundation’s founder, Yajurvendra Mahajan.

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Maha: CM announces names of farmers for DBT

21 May 2025 | 10:49 PM

Pune, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced the list of names of eligible farmers under the MahaDBT Shetkari Yojana during the 'State-Level Kharif Season Planning Meeting.

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Come together to destroy terrorists: Aaditya Thackeray to world community

21 May 2025 | 10:44 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra minister, Aaditya Thackeray, expressed on Wednesday that it is important for the world to come together to destroy terrorists.

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'This is time to show unity not to criticize: MP Supriya Sule

21 May 2025 | 10:37 PM

Baramati, May 21 (UNI) NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday called on all the opposition parties to show unity and not to criticise the government over Operation Sindoor.

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Maha: Astronomer Dr Jayant Narlikar cremated with state honours

21 May 2025 | 10:07 PM

Pune, May 21 (UNI) World-renowned astronomer, Dr Jayant Narlikar, was cremated with state honours at the Vaikunth crematorium here on Wednesday.

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Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Konkan and Goa

21 May 2025 | 9:47 PM

Pune, May 21 (UNI) Heavy to very heavy Rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy Rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Konkan and Goa, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

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Southwest Monsoon advances over bay of Bengal, south Arabian sea

21 May 2025 | 9:46 PM

Pune, May 21 (UNI) Southwest Monsoon further advanced over some more parts of south Arabian sea, Maldives and Comorin area; south Bay of Bengal; some more parts of central Bay of Bengal and some parts of northeast Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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Maha: CM attacks Congress

Maha: CM attacks Congress

21 May 2025 | 9:39 PM

Pune, May 21 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday criticised the opposition Congress party, alleging that the only job of its leaders is to demoralise the army.

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Maha: Congress organises Tiranga rally in Pune

21 May 2025 | 8:56 PM

Pune, May 21 (UNI) The city district unity of the Congress party, led by Pune City District Congress Committee president Arvind Shinde and in the presence of Maharashtra State co-in-charge B M Sandeep, took out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ here on Wednesday in honour of the Indian armed forces after the success of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.

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