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Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis (born 22 July 1970) is a prominent Indian politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from
...Read more- Metro Lines 9 and 2B open, MMR now has second-largest network in India
Mumbai Metro Lines 9 and 2B have opened for commuters, improving connectivity across suburbs and easing travel with frequent services.
- Mumbai Metro Line 9: CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates first phase; services to begin Wednesday
With the launch of the first phase of Metro Line 9, Mumbai now has five operational metro corridors.
- Maharashtra is India’s startup and fintech capital: Devendra Fadnavis
The chief minister says the state—with a $660 billion economy—is repositioning itself as a global economic powerhouse by pushing new-age industries like startups, data centres and semiconductors
- At council farewell, CM Fadnavis calls Udhhav Thackeray 'not a typical politician'; Shinde takes 'silver spoon' swipe
Describing Thackeray as “not a typical politician,” Fadnavis said his “original temperament is measured and relationship-driven,” adding that he often takes decisions “without worrying about consequences.”
- Bhumi Pednekar meets Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during high tea hosted by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar visited Lok Bhavan and met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma during a high tea event.
- Maharashtra Budget 2026 highlights: CM Fadnavis announces loan waiver for farmers; Ladki Bahin Yojana to continue
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is presenting the Maharashtra Budget for 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly. He is the first Chief Minister to do so in the state. In a big announcement, Fadnavis announced loan waiver for farmers: “Till September 3, 2025, loan of up to Rs 2 Lakh will be waived off under Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar farmers’ loan waiver Scheme."
- AI shouldn’t be seen as replacement, it must be leveraged for enhancement: Maharashtra CM
The amount of research that Maharashtra requires is not being done, Fadnavis said, praising the Modi government’s robust funding to incentivise research work at a national level.
- Aryan Khan receives the Best Debutant Director of the Year award for The Bads of Bollywood
Aryan Khan wins Best Debutant Director of the Year for The Bads of Bollywood at Navbharat Times’ 75th Anniversary celebration, receiving the honour from Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis after the series’ massive Netflix success.
- Official removed over minority status approvals to 75 educational institutes post Ajit Pawar’s death
The action against Milind Padmanabh Shenoy, deputy secretary in the Minority Development Department, was taken on Tuesday, a day after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stayed the approvals
- Maha CM Fadnavis puts on hold minority status granted to 75 schools hours after Ajit Pawar’s death
Separately, Sunetra Pawar has directed officials to investigate allegations of irregular minority certificate approvals and ensure firm action if any violations are established
- Mumbai Coastal Road becomes India’s first musical road, plays ‘Jai Ho’ for motorists
Mumbai’s Coastal Road now features India’s first musical road, where motorists can hear AR Rahman’s Jai Ho while driving at designated speeds. Inaugurated on February 11, 2026.
- Wait for DGCA probe to conclude in Ajit Pawar plane crash case, says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis said the aircraft’s black box had already been recovered and that investigations on all fronts had commenced
- 'Disgusting human ran over my mother with car...': BJP leader Shezad Poonawalla shares distressing details of mom's accident in Pune
The BJP leader also tagged the Pune police and senior officials, urging them to arrest the accused and ensure that the person responsible does not escape accountability.
- New Maha Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar gets excise, sports, minority affairs portfolios; CM Fadnavis holds finance, planning
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, in the presence of Chief Minister Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- 'Stand with Ajit dada's family and party': Devendra Fadnavis backs NCP on Deputy CM decision
Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday around 5 pm.
- Sunetra Pawar set to fill Ajit Pawar's shoes, take oath as deputy CM of Maharashtra today
Chhagan Bhujbal said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that he has no issues if her oath-taking ceremony as the deputy CM takes place on Saturday itself.
- NCP merger Ajit Pawar's last wish? Speculation runs deep as leaders hold meeting with CM Fadnavis
During the recently concluded civic body elections, the two NCP factions had come together to contest as allies.
- Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra set to be new Maharashtra deputy CM, to take oath tomorrow: Report
Sunetra will likely take oath at 5 pm tomorrow and may also become the NCP chief, according to reports. The decision came after the untimely demise of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash that took place on January 28.
- NCP consults Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on Deputy CM vacancy after Ajit Pawar's death; Sunetra Pawar's name surfaces
Within political circles, Sunetra Pawar’s name has emerged as a likely proposal, though there has been no official confirmation from the Pawar family.
- Succession, survival and more: Why retaining Deputy CM chair matters for NCP and Pawars
While the party appears open to relinquishing the powerful Finance portfolio that Ajit Pawar held, the NCP is digging in its heels on the Deputy CM post to retain its relevance within the Mahayuti.
