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Maharashtra government scraps Casino Act 1976

Maharashtra govt scraps 1976 Act to control/regulate casinos; Deputy CM Fadnavis opposed casino establishment.

The Hindu

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis slam MVA for suggesting they covet CM Shinde’s chair

Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar & Fadnavis lash out at MVA for eyeing CM Shinde's chair. Fadnavis jibes at Pawar, says PM Modi will return in 2024. Ajit Pawar praises Modi, says no alternative to him & Opposition won't succeed in defeating him.

The Hindu

NCP will not go with BJP though some well-wishers are trying to persuade me, says Sharad Pawar

Rumours swirl in Maharashtra's political circles as Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar. Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis unaware, NCP's Jayant Patil not informed of conversation. Shiv Sena's Raut suggests Pawar Sr. may have invited Ajit to join Opposition bloc INDIA meeting.

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Maharashtra govt replaces Nanded collector with retired Sikh IAS officer as administrator of Hazur Sahib Board

JALANDHAR: Following objections by Sikh quarters to the appointment of a non-Sikh bureaucrat as administrator of Takht Hazur Sahib Management Board, Maharashtra government on Friday appointed retired IAS officer Dr Vijay Satbir Singh to the post.

The Times of India

Tushar Gandhi files police complaint against Hindutva leader for remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson, lodges police complaint against Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for derogatory remarks against Father of Nation. Complaint seeks FIR under IPC Sections 499, 153A, 505. Bhide accused of making similar remarks against other historical figures.

The Hindu

It was the BJP that broke alliance in 2014, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that it was the BJP that severed the long-standing alliance between the two parties in 2014

The Hindu

Over 35000 missing children reunited with parents in Maharashtra since 2015: Dy CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that Maharashtra Police is successfully working on ‘Operation Muskan’ since 2015 under which 35,000 to 40,000 missing children were reunited with their parents. The Maharashtra Deputy CM was addressing the state assembly. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sambhaji Bhide booked for derogatory comments against Buddha, Jyotiba Phule and Periyar

In July, the Amravati police booked him for allegedly making offensive remarks about Mahatma Gandhi’s lineage during his speech, and on August 1, a case was registered against him in Nashik city for his alleged derogatory remarks against Saibaba of Shirdi and Phule.

The Hindu

Maharashtra mulling law on ‘Love Jihad’ : Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis says State government is mulling a law to curb 'Love Jihad' cases. Fadnavis made veiled attack on Opposition for praising SC verdict on Rahul Gandhi's defamation case, saying some people undermine institutions

The Hindu

Creditors’ role in Nitin Desai’s death will be probed: Fadnavis

Mr. Fadnavis was responding to Bandra West MLA Ashish Shelar, who demanded that the ambit of the probe into Desai’s death be widened, and his demise not be treated only as a case of accidental death.

The Hindu

Nitin Desai Demise: "Will investigate all possible angles in Art Director’s death", says Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis

According to police, Desai’s body was found hanging in his ND Studio in Karjat, some 80 km outside Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SOP to tackle cases of women duped into marriage outside of religion by presenting a fake identity in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis orders police to frame SOP to handle cases of women duped into marriage outside of religion. Police stations to be sensitised and action taken against officials not following SOP. Allegations of Hindu girls being lured by anti-social elements in Aurangabad district.

The Hindu

Congress demands arrest of Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for alleged remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Congress MLAs demand action against Bhide for controversial remarks against Mahatma Gandhi. Deputy CM Fadnavis says case registered, police to collect voice samples. BJP leader acknowledges Bhide's work for Hindutva, but stresses remarks against Mahatma won't be tolerated.

The Hindu

Congress’ choice of new Maharashtra LoP forefronts factionalism in party’s State unit

Read The Hindu’s analysis following former Minister Vijay Wadettiwar appointment as the new Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

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PM Modi slams Congress-led governments in Karnataka, Rajasthan over lack of development

PM Modi lauds Maharashtra govt's progress, slams Karnataka's "hollow announcements". He lauds Maharashtra's industrial development, and flags off Pune Metro Rail project. He says metro is becoming a new lifeline for cities, and CM Shinde says MVA govt is a "triple-engine" one, driving Maharashtra's progress.

The Hindu

Chavan urges Maharashtra government to probe Hindutva leader’s funding

Senior Maharashtra Congress party leader Prithviraj Chavan demands that the NDA government must probe the source of the funding for Mr. Bhide’s outfit ‘Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan.’

The Hindu

Fadnavis condemns Hindutva leader’s remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Mr. Fadnavis stressed that the government “will not tolerate anyone making inappropriate remarks against either Mahatma Gandhi or Veer Savarkar.”

The Hindu

Amid Opposition furore, Fadnavis assures those publishing ‘derogatory’ articles on Savitribai Phule will be taken to task

Following Opposition furore, Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (June 27) assured the Legislative Assembly that those responsible for posting allegedly derogatory content against pioneering 19th century educationalist Savitribai Phule would be brought to book.

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Ajit Pawar will eventually become Chief Minister, says Praful Patel

NCP's Ajit Pawar is a popular leader who will eventually have the chance to become Maharashtra's CM, says Praful Patel.

The Hindu

Uddhav mocks BJP’s idea of NDA; says ruling alliance only comprises of ED, CBI and I-T

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP and PM Modi, saying the ED, the CBI and the IT Dept. are the only 3 strong parties in the NDA. He believes that the 2024 election will be a turning point and BJP's desperation is evident.

The Hindu

Police personnel won't be taken on contract, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on July 26 said in the State Assembly that police personnel will not be taken on contract.

The Hindu

Disparities in MLA payouts during Assembly session raise concerns

Opp. MLAs allege unequal fund allocation by FM Ajit Pawar; DY CM Fadnavis clarifies allocation based on financial resources; Shiv Sena MLA Gogawale says Shinde-led MLAs not denied share.

The Hindu

Inauguration of new court in Gadchiroli | Justice system has come to doorsteps of tribals, says Supreme Court judge Bhushan Gavai

Justice system has come to the doorsteps of tribals in Gadchiroli, Supreme Court Justice Bhushan Gavai said after inaugurating the district- and additional sessions court in Aheri taluka of the district in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

Maharashtra to reclaim airports awarded to Reliance for development citing lack of progress

The Maharashtra government would soon reclaim the Latur, Osmanabad, Nanded, Yavatmal, and Baramati airports that were awarded to Reliance Airport Development in August 2009 for development, citing lack of progress.

The Hindu

Bhima-Koregaon clashes | Prakash Ambedkar seeks cross-examination of Devendra Fadnavis

Prakash Ambedkar seeks cross-examination of ex-Maharashtra CM Fadnavis in Bhima-Koregaon inquiry. Ambedkar to file affidavit by July 24. Clashes in 2018 left one dead, heightened social tension.

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