Tata Group announced a $11 billion investment to develop an AI Innovation City near the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The project will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), data centres, and semiconductor-related services. The Innovation City is expected to become a global hub for ...

In a symbolic and strategic move, the Maharashtra Agriculture Department has unveiled a new logo and slogan, redefining its identity after nearly four decades. The event, held in Mumbai, was led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, marking a renewed commitment to modern and sustainable agriculture ...

In a proud moment for Maharashtra and India’s eco-tourism initiatives, five beaches from the state have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag certification, an international symbol of clean, safe, and environmentally sustainable beaches. This recognition places these coastal gems on the global ...

In a landmark policy shift, Maharashtra has become the first state in India to recognize livestock farming (including poultry) as agriculture. On July 11, 2025, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the historic policy decision to recognize the importance of animal husbandry in rural development and ...

Maharashtra government announces Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav an official state festival. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced this declaration during the Legislative Assembly session. Though, this is a major decision on its own, giving government support and funding to possibly the biggest ...

Maharashtra has introduced the Adishakti Abhiyan, a comprehensive women-centric welfare campaign with a Rs 10.50 crore budget, to tackle key social issues such as malnutrition, domestic violence, child marriage, and promote women’s participation in governance.Committees at multiple levels will ...

In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Maharashtra school education department will implement a phase-wise curriculum reform starting 2025–26, making Hindi mandatory as a third language for Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English-medium schools.This move aligns with the ...

In a significant move for wildlife conservation in urban India, the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board has officially declared DPS Flamingo Lake as a conservation reserve.This landmark designation represents the first time a wetland connected to the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary has received formal ...

In a move to revive pre-Mughal heritage, the Maharashtra government has announced the renaming of Khultabad to its original name, Ratnapur, on April 8, 2025, by Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat.Located in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district, Khultabad—home to Aurangzeb’s tomb, along with ...

In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has inaugurated the state’s first-ever temple dedicated to this iconic king. The event took place in Bhiwandi, Thane, coinciding with Shivaji Maharaj’s birth ...