In a major boost to Maharashtra’s infrastructure, CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar inaugurated the final 76-km stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg today, 5 June. The newly completed section connects Igatpuri to Amane near Bhiwandi, marking the full completion of the 701-km Mumbai–Nagpur expressway. Travel time between the two cities is now just eight hours. Here is everything you need to know about this milestone project.
05 June,2025 05:38 PM IST
In a key political development from Maharashtra, senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal was sworn in as the cabinet minister in the Mahayuti government on Tuesday, May 20. The oath ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. He was sworn in by Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, were present at the event. After taking the oath, Bhujbal spoke to the media. Chhagan Bhujbal began his political journey with the Shiv Sena in the 1960s, during a time when the movement for the rights of Marathi speakers was at its peak. Currently the MLA from Yeola in Nashik district, Bhujbal has held several key portfolios over the years, including serving as the 5th Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1999 to 2003.
20 May,2025 11:48 AM IST
During a visit to Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered prayers at the sacred Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a major pilgrimage site. Speaking to the media, Fadnavis expressed his deep spiritual connection with the temple, stating, "I always come to offer prayer at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple... The blessings of Baba Mahakal are always with us." He further added that he prayed for the well-being of the nation and acknowledged the progress India is making under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Watch video
11 May,2025 11:47 AM IST
Chhaava has been winning hearts worldwide, and to celebrate its success, director Laxman Utekar hosted a special screening for Ex-Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. Shinde praised the film for its portrayal of the young Maratha warrior, thanking Vicky Kaushal and Utekar for bringing the story to life in such a grand manner. Utekar expressed his gratitude for the love and positive reactions the film has received and felt blessed to have worked on such a project.
20 February,2025 08:14 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
