Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s New Electric Vehicle Policy 2025

April 30, 2025

Maharashtra has introduced a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at increasing EV adoption. This policy seeks to alleviate range anxiety and enhance charging infrastructure. The state government has allocated ₹1,995 crore to this initiative, doubling the previous funding. Increased ..

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Maharashtra’s New Education Policy

April 19, 2025

The Maharashtra government has recently mandated the teaching of Hindi as a third language in schools. This decision aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It affects both Marathi and English medium schools for students in classes 1 to ..

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Maharashtra-ROSATOM Partnership for Thorium Reactor

April 12, 2025

Recently, Maharashtra signed an MoU with Russia’s state-owned company ROSATOM for the development a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This initiative is notable as it is the first time a state government has ventured into nuclear energy development, traditionally under the ..

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Maharashtra’s Grand Memorial for Shivaji Maharaj

March 22, 2025

The Maharashtra government has taken step towards honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. On March 21, 2025, an expert committee was formed under the Minister of Tourism to oversee the construction of a grand memorial in Agra. This site is historically as ..

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Maharashtra’s Media Monitoring Centre

March 11, 2025

Recently, the Maharashtra government announced the establishment of a Media Monitoring Centre. This initiative aims to scrutinise media reports across various platforms, including print, electronic, and social media. The centre will operate under the Directorate of Information and Public Relations ..

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Bombay HC Reviews Maharashtra Slum Redevelopment Act

March 3, 2025

Recently, the Bombay High Court initiated a groundbreaking review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. This legislation has influenced Mumbai’s urban landscape. The Supreme Court mandated this review following prolonged delays in slum redevelopment projects, ..

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Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

February 25, 2025

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute has reignited following a violent incident involving a bus conductor in Belagavi. This incident has halted bus services between the two states and marks the longstanding tensions rooted in linguistic and territorial claims. The dispute began ..

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Zika Virus Surge in Maharashtra

February 1, 2025

The Zika virus has emerged as public health concern in Pune district, Maharashtra. In 2024, Pune accounted for 125 out of 151 confirmed cases of Zika reported across India. This spike in cases has attracted attention from health authorities and ..

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Maharashtra SEBC Quota Caste Validation Certificate Extension

February 1, 2025

In Maharashtra, students admitted under the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) quota for the 2024-25 academic session have received a three-month extension to submit their Caste Validation Certificates (CVCs). Initially, a six-month extension was granted in June 2024. The ..

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Rise in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases in Maharashtra

January 24, 2025

Recently, Pune has reported increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 59 individuals diagnosed, including 12 requiring ventilator support. The Maharashtra health department is investigating this sudden rise. Health officials indicate that GBS can occur after infections, but it does ..

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