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Maharashtra govt has signed MoUs worth Rs 4,080 cr in electronic, logistics: CM

Maharashtra govt has signed MoUs worth Rs 4,080 cr in electronic, logistics: CM

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Maharashtra has a unique opportunity to emerge as a leader in electronics manufacturing and modern logistics. Speaking at the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at his official residence, Varsha, Fadnavis assured investors that the state government would act as a partner in their growth journey. “The government`s role is to help create a complete industrial ecosystem in the state. Entrepreneurs should consider the government as their partner in this journey,” he said. The agreements were signed between the Maharashtra government and leading electronics manufacturing company Jabil, as well as Dubai-based RSA Global, an official statement said. Major boost for industry and employment  It said that the two projects together are expected to bring investments worth Rs 4,080 crore to the state and generate around 4,750 direct and indirect employment opportunities. According to CM Fadnavis, the investments will boost industrial growth, strengthen export capabilities and improve modern logistics infrastructure in Maharashtra. He said the projects would also create high-skilled jobs and further enhance the state`s position as …

Delhi government launches drive to remove 143 encroachments for road widening in Shalimar Bagh

Delhi government launches drive to remove 143 encroachments for road widening in Shalimar Bagh

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The Delhi government has started demolishing 143 unauthorised structures in Shalimar Bagh’s Haiderpur village area following Supreme Court approval. The action aims to clear encroachments from a key road corridor and facilitate a long-pending road widening project to ease traffic and improve emergency access Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

BJP’s Tamilisai Soundararajan to newly appointed TN ministers

BJP’s Tamilisai Soundararajan to newly appointed TN ministers

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday asserted that the primary focus of political leaders must remain on people’s issues and that development should not be forgotten amid political transitions. Addressing reporters at the Thoothukudi Airport, Soundararajan responded to Thoothukudi MLA Srinath’s statements about transforming the port city, stating that leaders must first understand and address the real issues faced by citizens on the ground. She advised newly appointed ministers to focus on their respective constituencies and public welfare rather than spending time on political criticism. She further stated that the expansion of the Thoothukudi Port and improvements in air services were outcomes of the Central Government’s development initiatives. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Fadnavis dismisses Rahul’s NDA collapse prediction, says he is `daydreaming`

Fadnavis dismisses Rahul’s NDA collapse prediction, says he is `daydreaming`

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday rubbished remarks made by Rahul Gandhi suggesting that the NDA government at the Centre could collapse within a year, describing the statement as little more than “daydreaming”, reported the PTI. Responding to questions from reporters, Fadnavis compared Gandhi’s comments to the well-known television serial Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne, which centred on fanciful dreams and unrealistic expectations. “There was once a popular television programme called Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne. His statement is nothing beyond that,” the Maharashtra chief minister remarked, the news agency reported. The BJP has alleged that Rahul Gandhi made the prediction during a meeting of the advisory council of the Congress Minority Department earlier this week, where he reportedly claimed that the Narendra Modi-led government would not survive beyond the coming year. Remarks during Nagpur logistics park launch CM Fadnavis made the comments while attending the inauguration of the Godam Logistics Park in Nagpur alongside Union minister Nitin Gadkari, as per the PTI. During the event, the chief minister highlighted the significance of the new logistics …

‘I will work as Mumbai’s Sevak,’ says mayor Ritu Tawde | Mumbai News

‘I will work as Mumbai’s Sevak,’ says mayor Ritu Tawde | Mumbai News

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2 min readMumbaiFeb 11, 2026 11:12 PM IST After taking oath as Mumbai’s mayor, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ritu Tawde on Wednesday said that upgrading infrastructure and improving basic civic amenities such as health, sanitation and water supply would be the primary focus of the Mahayuti-led elected body. She also said she would maintain a neutral approach in her role and remain open to suggestions from members of the Opposition. “Instead of keeping myself confined within the mayor’s office, I will work as Mumbai’s Sevak. I have been a grassroots level party worker for the past 22 years and will continue to do so. I welcome any suggestion and objection from the opposing parties as well since our common objective should be to uplift the existing civic facilities,” Tawde told reporters after officially taking charge. Referring to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s emphasis on infrastructure development, Tawde said she would work towards sustaining the momentum of ongoing and proposed projects in the city. “Mumbai witnessed a slew of infrastructure growth post 2014 – after Devendra Fadnavis …

Pimpri Chinchwad Crime Data for 2025: Firearm seizures, Cyber crime arrests show rise, rape cases report increase | Pune News

Pimpri Chinchwad Crime Data for 2025: Firearm seizures, Cyber crime arrests show rise, rape cases report increase | Pune News

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The crime statistics released by the Pimpri Chinchwad police for 2025 show the highest ever seizure of illegal firearms and a significant rise in cybercrime arrests, along with an increase in the reported rape cases. Pimpri Chinchwad police commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey also highlighted that focused enforcement has led to improved detection rates and recoveries in several property-related offences. On Wednesday, Choubey addressed the media on the crime statistics of the Pimpri Chinchwad police for 2025, primarily comparing the data with the 2024 figures. He further briefed the media on various infrastructure development efforts for the Pimpri Chinchwad commissionerate, carved out of Pune City and Pune Rural jurisdictions in 2019. Illegal Firearm seizures up The seizures of the illegal firearms by Pimpri Chinchwad has reported a continuous upward trend over the last six years with 2025 reporting the highest number of illegal firearm seizures of 243 as compared to 215 and 196 in 2024 and 2023 respectively. “We can confidently say that because of our dedicated action against the illegal firearms, the incidents of street …

Assam cabinet approves ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push

Assam cabinet approves ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push

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Guwahati, The Assam Cabinet on Saturday approved raising a ₹115.11 crore loan from NABARD to fast-track infrastructure development and road improvement projects in Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, North Cachar Hills and Tinsukia districts, Public Health Engineering Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said. ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push” title=”Assam cabinet approves ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push” /> ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push” title=”Assam cabinet approves ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push” />Assam cabinet approves ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push Briefing the media after the cabinet meeting, Baruah said the loan would help accelerate development works in key hill and industrial districts of the state. The cabinet also approved amendments to the Assam Police Manual to allow both armed and unarmed branch personnel to appear for promotion to assistant sub-inspector of police, promoting merit-based advancement and improved policing efficiency. The cabinet also gave its nod to the settlement of 732 proposals for government khas and ceiling surplus land in Kamrup district under Mission Basundhara 3.0, benefitting indigenous and …

New parliamentary panel report flags China’s increasing footprint in Bangladesh

New parliamentary panel report flags China’s increasing footprint in Bangladesh

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NEW DELHI: China’s increasing footprint in Bangladesh, especially through infrastructure and port development and military cooperation, is a concern though the government is taking all measures to safeguard India’s national interests, a key parliamentary panel said in a report issued on Thursday. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, arrives at the National Parade ground to celebrate the 54th Victory Day of Bangladesh, in Dhaka, December 16 (REUTERS FILE) The report of the parliamentary committee on external affairs on “Future of India-Bangladesh relationship” was presented in both houses of Parliament a day after the external affairs ministry summoned the Bangladeshi envoy to express concern at the deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country. Bilateral ties have witnessed unprecedented strain since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power in August 2024. The report contained pointed mentions about China’s role in developing Bangladesh’s Mongla Port and Lalmonirhat airbase, Beijing’s activities in areas surrounding the so-called “chicken’s neck” – or the Siliguri Corridor, the territory linking India’s strategic northeastern states to the rest …

Use Goa’s elaborate road infrastructure to attract more tourists: Nitin Gadkari | Latest News India

Use Goa’s elaborate road infrastructure to attract more tourists: Nitin Gadkari | Latest News India

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May 24, 2025 05:00 AM IST Gadkari also spoke about the proposed ring road to ensure that vehicles on the Maharashtra-Karnataka route don’t have to drive through Goa’s core areas PANAJI: Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday asked the Goa government to use the state’s road infrastructure built by the central government to attract more tourists and promote infrastructure such as the viewing towers. Cortalim: Union minister Nitin Gadkari lays the foundation stone for an observatory tower and viewing galleries atop the New Zuari Bridge in the presence of Goa CM Pramod Sawant and Union minister Shripad Naik (PTI) Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of observatory tower and viewing gallery to be built atop the new cable-stayed bridge across River Zuari in Goa, the minister said the project was the fulfilment of his dream to have iconic infrastructure like the Eiffel Tower in Paris. “Goa receives lakhs of foreign tourists a year. It is the primary destination for charter tourists in India. The state must use the infrastructure …