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Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticized Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's motorcycle ride to Vidhan Bhavan as a publicity stunt, questioning the vehicle's compliance and the police's selective enforcement. The ride, accompanied by Ashish Shelar, aimed to promote fuel conservation following PM Modi's appeal. Minister Nitesh Rane also walked to a cabinet meeting, emphasizing austerity.

Maharashtra has slashed Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 7% from 18% for six months, effective May 15. This move aims to alleviate high fuel costs for airlines, stabilize airfares amid the West Asia crisis and summer travel demand, and reduce operational expenses.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis rode a Royal Enfield motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan, responding to PM Modi's call for fuel conservation. His security detail followed on police bikes. Fadnavis urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving habits, mirroring the Prime Minister's own efforts to downsize official convoys and promote public transport.

Telangana minister G Vivek Venkata Swamy accused the previous BRS government of deliberately undermining the Tummidihatti barrage project to favor the Kaleshwaram project for commissions. He stated the current government is committed to reviving Tummidihatti, which will irrigate 2 lakh acres in North Telangana. The minister urged BJP leaders to lobby Maharashtra for project height approval.

A four-year-old girl's autopsy in Pune revealed asphyxia as the cause of death following alleged sexual assault and murder. The 65-year-old accused, with a prior record, reportedly gagged the child, leading to suffocation. Outrage erupted, prompting a swift government response seeking the death penalty and a fast-tracked trial.

Following Sunetra Pawar's resignation from the Rajya Sabha after her Baramati bypoll victory, speculation is rife over her replacement. While senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal stated no decision has been made, names like Jay Pawar and others are being discussed. The party's final decision is expected to be influenced by Sunetra and Parth Pawar.

maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'missing link,' a significant infrastructure upgrade costing Rs 7,000 crore. He drove a G-Wagen during the event, which he hailed as an 'economic multiplier.' While the project promises enhanced connectivity, the inauguration on Maharashtra Day led to considerable traffic congestion, for which Fadnavis later apologized.

After winning the BJP a brute majority in the 2026 Assam assembly polls, the question now is whether Himanta Biswa Sarma stands at par with chief ministers like Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, who are widely regarded as disciplined Sangh loyalists and potential next generation leaders of the BJP in the post Modi-Shah era.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated a "lone wolf" stabbing of two security guards in Thane is being investigated as potential self-radicalisation. The accused, who recently returned from the US, allegedly targeted Hindus in the name of jihad. Investigators are exploring wider networks, with the ATS and NIA involved. Recovered notes suggest a desire to join ISIS.

Counter-terror agencies suspect Mumbai resident Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road, is self-radicalised. Here’s what preliminary probes reveal

A TCS employee accused of religious harassment in Nashik has sought anticipatory bail, citing pregnancy and other grounds. The IT giant stated its internal review found no prior complaints on its official channels. The case has led to multiple arrests and a high-level probe ordered by the maharashtra chief minister.

Veteran politician Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for a routine health check-up. The 85-year-old leader is undergoing tests and follow-up procedures, with sources confirming there is no serious concern. This comes after Pawar recently took his Rajya Sabha oath from a wheelchair.

The Maharashtra Cyber department has arrested a person in connection with the cyber harassment case involving Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s daughter, Nitara Kumar. As reported by IANS, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber, Yashasvi Yadav, confirmed the development and said the accused has been taken into custody after investigation into the matter.

maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed grave concern over alleged sexual harassment at a Nashik TCS unit, suspecting a planned module. He commended TCS management's zero-tolerance approach and stated the government is investigating the module's reach, involving central agencies like the NIA.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed disappointment as the Women's Reservation Bill failed to pass the Lok Sabha, calling it a setback for aspiring women legislators. The proposed amendment, aiming for 2029 implementation, required a two-thirds majority but fell short. This contrasts with her party chief's call for immediate implementation.

A fact-finding committee has launched an inquiry into alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion at a Nashik TCS office. The panel, including a retired judge and IPS officer, will interview all stakeholders. Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called it a "very serious matter," investigating potential "corporate jihad." Police are searching for an accused employee.