Maharashtra is trying to make redevelopment projects more viable

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has proposed amendments to the Greater Mumbai Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034 to make redevelopment programs under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) more feasible and financially viable. The move follows a proposal from MHADA which had written to the state government seeking amendments to these provisions […]

Fans go crazy as Prithvi Shaw gives a masterclass with a double century for Maharashtra vs Chandigarh | Ranji Trophy 2025-26

Prithvi Shaw‘s renaissance in domestic cricket reached a spectacular peak when he posted a breathtaking double century Maharashtra in return for Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. Prithvi Shaw produces a scintillating double century for Maharashtra The 25-year-old opener, known for his explosive strokeplay, achieved the milestone in just 141 balls, making it the third-fastest […]

Aurangabad railway station renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The Aurangabad railway station in Maharashtra has been renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station through a gazette notification issued by the state government. The move comes almost three years after the then Eknath Shinde-led government formally renamed the city of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Previously named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the city was named in tribute […]

Maharashtra announces squad for Ranji Trophy 2025-2026; Prithvi Shaw, including Jalaj Saxena

Maharashtra have announced their 16-man squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, with Prithvi Shaw And Jalaj Saxena between the new inclusions. Experienced batter Ankeet Bawane has been appointed full-time captain, leading a strong mix of youth and experience as the team aims to make a deep run in India’s premier red-ball competition. The […]

Bombay High Court gives a new notification in Wankhede Liquor License Fir case, is looking for documents

The High Court of Bombay issued a new notification on Monday to an Inspector of the excise department of Maharashtra while hearing a plea that was submitted by the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede who registered a FIR against him in connection with a tanked drink permit. A division bench from Justices such […]

Heavy rain can cut off the recovery of sugar, says the government of Maharashtra

The crushing season starts after Deepavali, because sugar cane cutters were not willing to start working before the festival | Photocredit: Reuters The ministerial committee of the Maharashtra government has approved the start of the Snicane Covering season from 1 November. However, it warned that excessive rain can reduce the percentage of sugar recovery this […]

Ola, Uber, Rapido receive preliminary licenses for bicycle taxi services in this Indian state; Check details

In January 2023, the state government issued a GR that banned the use of two-wheelers from private or non-transport category for app-based services. Bicycle taxi services: App-based taxi aggregators OLA, Uber and Rapido have received a provisional license for bicycle taxi services in Maharashtra. The State Transport Authority (STA) in Maharashtra has given approval in […]