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Government of Maharashtra

Former Bombay High Court Judge RC Chavan Resigns From Maharashtra UCC Panel
Retired Bombay High Court Judge RC Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra Uniform Civil Code committee citing procedural concerns and disagreements with the drafting process.

Maharashtra to issue drought mitigation notification within three days
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will issue a drought mitigation notification within three days and seek financial assistance from the central government.
Bombay High Court Seeks Government Action on Noise Pollution
The Bombay High Court has directed the state government to develop effective measures for controlling noise pollution caused by firecrackers and lasers.
Maharashtra government approves BMC's 8km underground water tunnel project
The Maharashtra state government has approved the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's plan to build an eight-kilometer underground water tunnel from Pise to Panjrapur.

Supreme Court Seeks Response on Pranit More's Plea in Biryani Row
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the central government and the governments of Maharashtra and Haryana regarding a plea from stand-up comedian Pranit More to consolidate multiple FIRs filed against him over a controversial video.
Maharashtra sets up sustainable public finance committee
The Maharashtra state government has established a high-powered committee led by Vijay Kelkar to recommend measures for enhancing fiscal sustainability and revenue growth.

Supreme Court strikes down Maharashtra methanol rules as unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of India has struck down Maharashtra's regulations requiring methanol to be denatured, citing them as disproportionate and ineffective.

Maharashtra farmers face crop failure due to prolonged lack of rainfall
Farmers in Maharashtra are facing significant crop failure and drought-like conditions across 20 districts due to a prolonged lack of rainfall.

Maratha quota activist firm on march to Mumbai despite health deterioration
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil continues his march to Mumbai despite declining health and a pending legal challenge.
Sports Minister announces Task Force to assess F1 revival in India
Indian Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has formed a task force to evaluate the possibility of hosting a Formula 1 race in India by 2028.
A visa that came in time, a flood they escaped: 54 Kailash pilgrims land in Mumbai
A group of 54 pilgrims from Maharashtra successfully returned to Mumbai after narrowly avoiding a flash flood near the Nepal-China border.
Mumbai to be slum-free in 10 years through cluster redevelopment: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announces a ten-year plan to make Mumbai slum-free through cluster redevelopment and land optimization.
Marathi mandatory, but how much? Inside Maharashtra’s auto-taxi language row
The Maharashtra government granted a one-year extension to auto and taxi drivers for meeting a mandatory Marathi language proficiency requirement.

Tribal students end hunger strike after government assurances
Tribal students in Nashik ended their 17-day hunger strike following government assurances, though their protest continues.

Manoj Jarange refuses water as Maratha reservation hunger strike continues
Activist Manoj Jarange has intensified his hunger strike for Maratha reservation by refusing water and medical care while claiming the Maharashtra government has failed to fulfill its promises.
Educationist R K Patil receives Patil Puttappa award in Dharwad
Educationist R.K. Patil received the Patil Puttappa award at the Karnatak Vidyavardhakh Sangha 137th foundation day event in Dharwad, with speakers highlighting challenges to Kannada-medium education in Karnataka and Maharashtra.