Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on April 16 gave a stern warning to the Bishnoi gang and the accused over the firing incident at Salman Khan’s house and said that he will uproot all gangs and goons from Mahrashtra. On the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence on April 14, CM Eknath Shinde said, "I met with Salman Khan and assured him the government is with him. I also directed the police team to take immediate action on this and in that path two of the accused have been arrested... This is Maharashtra, no gang is left here... We will uproot all the gangs and goons...Here hooliganism will not be allowed to continue... The accused arrested are being interrogated... Strict actions will be taken. I have also directed the Police Commissioner to provide security for Salman Khan and his family... It is our duty to take care of our people... I don't want to comment on what happened in the past government, but we will uproot all the gangs and goons who will try to harm any person of the state..."
17 April,2024 03:19 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Congress party saw some high-profile exits in recent months and one of the biggest setbacks came from Ex-Congress loyalist Milind Deora. One of the youngest members of the 15th Lok Sabha, with notable achievements as a former Union Minister, who was always seen as the credible Congress face from South Mumbai, resigned from Congress in January 2024, ending his 55-year-old relationship with the Congress party that he inherited from his father - veteran politician Murli Deora. What led Milind Deora to quit the Congress party and join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena? How does the Congress party undermine its legacy? From spilling beans on CAA to getting candid about this favorite places to dine and relax, watch Milind Deora’s exclusive Straight Talk with Katyayani Kapoor.
09 April,2024 12:12 PM IST
Maharastra CM Eknath Shinde on 11th March inaugurated the first phase of the Mumbai Coastal road between Worli and Marine drive in South Mumbai. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and other dignitaries were also present at the event. Let us tell you that the work on the ambitious project started on October 13, 2018 and is built at a cost of Rs 13, 983 crores. The high speed corridor stretches for 10.58 km between Marine Drive and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL). After today's inauguration, a 9.5 km-long stretch would be made operational. Mumbai Coastal road will lead to a significant reduction in the travel time of commuters. Watch video.
11 March,2024 01:51 PM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 1 will be opened up for the public to use in a few days from now bringing a much respite to Mumbaikars from the unimaginable traffic on the South-bound route. Made at a cost of more than 12,000 crores, this project is a pathbreaker in Mumbai infrastructure. This project will not only unveil Mumbai’s mega coastal infrastructure as tool to commute faster but also an infra upgrade with numerous world-class facilities on offer. What is the route of Phase 1 of Mumbai Coastal Road Project and what all it has to offer you? Watch the video to know more.
09 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
On 27th of February, at 2 pm, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the interim budget for the state for the financial year 2024-25.On day 1 of the budget session of the state assembly, the government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 8,609 crore, including Rs 1,438.78 crore for the repayment of outstanding loans related to Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune metros. Pawar had tabled the supplementary demands after the council.The government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 55, 520.77 crore in the winter session last year. Let's take a look at the key highlights of Maharashtra budget 2024. Watch video.
27 February,2024 05:45 PM IST
The Maharastra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Feb 16. The report was submitted by the Commission's Chairman, retired justice Sunil Shukre, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The report will be presented in a cabinet meeting during the special assembly session called for February 20.
16 February,2024 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai
Maratha Reservation Rally
Maratha Reservation Rally: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday in Navi Mumbai's Vashi where he and thousands of protestors were camping seeking reservations for the community. Jarange, who had begun his fast on Friday, was fed a glass of juice by CM Shinde as a mark of him ending his hunger strike. Jarange had stopped at the outskirts of Mumbai on Friday and presented new demands. The government engaged in talks with him late last night. Both CM Shinde and Jarange paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at the campsite before the latter ended his fast. The excitement among the protestors was palpable who cheered on Jarange and CM Shinde for agreeing to their demands, stated reports. The protestors dubbed it as a historic moment.
27 January,2024 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai
As India celebrates Republic Day 2024 today, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde unfurled the national flag on 75th Republic Day at his official residence Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai. He extended his wishes for citizens of Maharashtra and also said that Maharashttra will always contribute to the progress of India. Meanwhile in the national capital Delhi, India is set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday with an impressive display of its military might and rich cultural heritage at the Kartavya Path in the heart of the national capital. The theme of this year's Republic Day is 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka', which symbolise the country's aspirations and its role as the nurturer of democracy.
26 January,2024 09:43 AM IST
As Mumbai celebrated the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration event with a lot of fervour, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde led the procession in Maharashtrian tradition and culture. Mumbai’s temples lightened up with diyas, people illuminated their homes with diyas and diwali lights and skies got adorned with gleaming lights of firecrackers making this mega event no less than the Diwali celebration in Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22 took part in the much-awaited consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol at Ayodhya Ram Mandir amid the chants of Vedic mantras. After the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, on the appeal of Swami Govinda Dev Giri, PM Modi broke his 11-day fast which is performed as Anushthaan ritual for the consecration ceremony.
23 January,2024 12:36 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde celebrated ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Temple by beating the drum at Kopineshwar Mandir in Thane on January 22. Notably, the idol of Lord Ram was unveiled in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. PM Modi led rituals of the ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple. The idol was unveiled at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya during the pran pratishtha ceremony. Days before Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration, PM Modi took a vow to do Anushthaan for 11 days.
22 January,2024 06:32 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
