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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- 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.
- Fadnavis writes to aviation minister, seeks probe into exact cause of Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar
He requested an inquiry into the exact cause of the accident, and urged that immediate steps to be taken to ensure such accidents do not occur in the future.
- MoCA activates full investigation after Baramati aircraft crash, black box found
MoCA says black box recovered and AAIB probe launched after Baramati plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar and four others; Maharashtra announces mourning.
- After Ajit Pawar’s sudden demise, Fadnavis faces a tougher Mahayuti; here’s why
Fadnavis was seen as depending on Ajit Pawar to rein in Shiv Sena president and deputy CM Eknath Shinde, a known hard bargainer within the alliance
- Baramati crash plane had flown Fadnavis, Shinde, Himanta during Bihar polls; was due in Patna hours later
The Learjet 45 that crashed in Baramati had earlier flown BJP leaders during Bihar polls and was scheduled for another charter the same day.
- Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nitin Nabin: High-profile lineup arrive for Ajit Pawar’s funeral
As Baramati prepares for the final farewell, the sheer scale of the political turnout underscores both Ajit Pawar’s influence, and the vacuum his sudden death leaves in Maharashtra’s power corridors.
- 'I’ve lost a strong friend': Fadnavis announces three-day state mourning; next steps after meeting Ajit Pawar’s family
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces three-day state mourning and a holiday after deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in a Baramati aircraft crash.
- Amruta Fadnavis hits back at Sanjay Raut over 'CMs having picnic in Davos' remarks
Casting doubt on the significance of Devendra Fadnavis' Davos visit, Sanjay Raut on Wednesday sought details of the travel expenditure of leaders attending the global summit
- Devendra Fadnavis announces 'Innovation City' at Davos; Tata Group to invest 11 billion dollars
The landmark agreements are expected to generate approximately 9.6 lakh direct and indirect jobs, positioning the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as the talent capital of India and Asia.
- Davos 2026: No rift with Eknath Shinde, mayor decision after return to Mumbai, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said engagements at Davos will help attract international investments for the ‘third Mumbai’ project.
- Davos 2026: Maharashtra to surpass last year’s Rs 16 lakh crore MoUs at WEF, says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM says Davos is not merely about signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs), but about networking, learning and engaging with frontier technologies
- With Devendra Fadnavis in Davos, BMC power-sharing talks likely to drag through January
Apart from negotiations between the ruling Mahayuti partners, the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the delay is also due to the statutory process governing the mayoral election, which can begin only after the new House is formally constituted.
- US envoy Sergio Gor wraps up Mumbai visit after meetings with Fadnavis, Ambani
The meetings with key government functionaries and top industry executives show newly appointed ambassador's push to deepen Washington's ties with New Delhi
- 'Deva or divine? I am also called one...': Fadnavis jabs at Uddhav’s ‘God willing’ Mayor remark after BMC loss
Uddhav Thackeray had made the “God willing” comment during his first public interaction with party workers after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results.
- BMC budget swells, but health, education and drainage lose ground under capex push
New BJP-led alliance inherits a civic balance sheet tilted sharply towards infrastructure.
- Mumbai ka king kaun? BMC verdict crowns Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's undisputed power centre
The victory in the BMC polls has allowed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to consolidated his position as the state’s most powerful political figure, even as the Thackerays suffer their biggest civic setback in decades.
- 10 takeaways from BMC election results: Mumbaicha new Raja, 'unsettled' Sena debate, end of Thackeray reign
The result of the prestigious civic body election will have wider ramifications on the politics of Maharashtra, where BJP has steadly marked its dominance.
- BMC election exit poll results: Pollsters predict clear majority for BJP-Sena, setback for Thackeray cousins
The exit poll has predicted 138 seats for the Mahayuti in the 227-member civic body and 69 for Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS.
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis names Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh his favourites, calls Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna all-time greats
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed that Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh are his favourite contemporary Bollywood actors. He also said Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna remain his all-time favourites, bridging generations of Hindi cinema.
- Battle for Mumbai: Mahayuti manifesto counters Thackeray brothers on Marathi pride plank
The Mahayuti's identity-heavy manifesto has turned the BMC polls into a referendum over who truly represents Mumbai's sons of the soil.
