Ashish Shelar, Maharashtra cabinet minister for cultural affairs, paid tribute to veteran actor Vivek Lagoo and said that the news of his demise is "extremely sad"
Currently, an honorarium ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 is provided as a pension benefit to people imprisoned during the Emergency. As per the cabinet, the honorarium amount will be twofold.
Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule welcomed NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal joining the state cabinet. Bhujbal, an experienced politician and OBC leader, is expected to strengthen the government and help achieve the goal of a developed Maharashtra under the ruling coalition.
According to an official release, the Cabinet cleared eight key decisions during the meeting, reflecting the state's focus on rural upliftment, judicial efficiency, labour reforms, and infrastructure expansion.
New Delhi [India], April 17: The grand 75th anniversary celebrations of Shree Market Silk Merchants Association ended on 14th April at the Garware Club House, Mumbai. During the celebrations, Chief Guest Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister, presented "Lifetime Achievement Awar
Reacting to RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's statement that 'alliance doors are always open for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar', Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that "dreams" of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief will always remain "dreams."
Portfolios were announced for the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on Saturday with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis keeping Home and Law and Judiciary departments and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde getting Urban Development and Housing and Public Work.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday expressed concern over the delay in the allocation of portfolios in the Maharashtra Cabinet and questioned the Mahayuti government regarding the reason for the delay despite having an adequate majority.
On Monday, Chhagan Bhujbal said that it would not make a difference if he wasn't made a minister in the Maharashtra cabinet because he is never finished, implying that he still remains relevant.
Bhujbal said that nothing can be said about the decision taken by party leaders. Bhujbal said party leaders informed him that senior leaders were not included to give a chance to new people.
As Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday expanded his cabinet, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Sunday said that state is heading in a good direction.