Devendra Fadnavis

  • Political Storm Erupts After Maharashtra Doctor

    Political Storm Erupts After Maharashtra Doctor's Suicide Note Mentions Former BJP MP

    Oct 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST

    A woman doctor's suicide in Maharashtra's Satara district has sparked intense political controversy after her note implicated a police officer for rape, a techie for harassment, and referenced a former BJP MP. As Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly supported the ex-MP, opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Ambadas Danve have demanded an impartial investigation, calling the incident an "institutional murder" that reflects systemic failure to protect women.

  • Maharashtra Doctor Suicide: Father Demands Death Penalty for Accused Police Officer and Techie in Shocking Case

    Maharashtra Doctor Suicide: Father Demands Death Penalty for Accused Police Officer and Techie in Shocking Case

    Oct 26, 2025 02:28 am CST

    A 26-year-old doctor in Maharashtra's Satara died by suicide after alleged sexual assault by a police officer and mental harassment by a software engineer. Her father has appealed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the death penalty for the perpetrators, highlighting systemic failures in addressing her previous complaints to authorities. The case has sparked outrage over women's safety in professional environments and accountability in law enforcement.

  • Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis Orders Urgent Action in Doctor Suicide Case as Accused Policeman Remains Fugitive

    Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis Orders Urgent Action in Doctor Suicide Case as Accused Policeman Remains Fugitive

    Oct 26, 2025 01:31 am CST

    Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised thorough investigation into a woman doctor's suicide in Satara, with one suspect arrested while an accused police officer remains at large. The victim's family alleges she faced months of harassment and political pressure to manipulate medical reports, raising serious questions about women's safety and institutional failures in Maharashtra's healthcare system.

  • Maharashtra Minister Clarifies Statement on Phone Surveillance, Explains BJP

    Maharashtra Minister Clarifies Statement on Phone Surveillance, Explains BJP's Internal Communication System

    Oct 25, 2025 12:56 pm CST

    Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule sparked controversy by claiming all phones were under surveillance, later clarifying that he was referring to BJP's internal WhatsApp monitoring system used for party communication. The statement came ahead of local elections, drawing criticism from opposition leaders while Bawankule defended it as a legitimate party coordination mechanism.

  • Maharashtra Woman Doctor Commits Suicide After Repeated Sexual Assault by Police Officer: Investigation Underway

    Maharashtra Woman Doctor Commits Suicide After Repeated Sexual Assault by Police Officer: Investigation Underway

    Oct 24, 2025 06:09 pm CST

    A female doctor in Maharashtra's Satara committed suicide after allegedly being raped multiple times by police sub-inspector Gopal Badne. Despite filing earlier complaints of harassment against officers from Phaltan Rural Police Department, her pleas went unheard. The victim left a suicide note on her palm detailing the abuse, prompting political backlash against the Mahayuti government and calls for strict action against those responsible for ignoring her previous complaints.

  • Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Commits to State Role Until 2029, Rules Out National Politics

    Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Commits to State Role Until 2029, Rules Out National Politics

    Oct 22, 2025 11:11 pm CST

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly stated he will continue in his current position until 2029, dismissing speculation about national political ambitions. Speaking at a Diwali media interaction, he confirmed the stability of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP ruling coalition, addressed opposition criticisms regarding electoral rolls, and discussed potential alliances for upcoming local body elections while maintaining cordial relations with political rivals despite past tensions.

  • Uddhav Thackeray Leads Massive Protest Demanding Rs 50,000 Per Hectare Compensation and Complete Loan Waiver for Maharashtra Farmers

    Uddhav Thackeray Leads Massive Protest Demanding Rs 50,000 Per Hectare Compensation and Complete Loan Waiver for Maharashtra Farmers

    Oct 12, 2025 12:55 am CST

    Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his Shiv Sena (UBT) party have launched significant protests demanding immediate agricultural relief, including complete loan forgiveness and Rs 50,000 per hectare compensation for farmers affected by recent floods. Thackeray has criticized the state government's Rs 31,000 crore relief package as insufficient and threatened statewide demonstrations if demands aren't met before Diwali, while Chief Minister Fadnavis questions Thackeray's credibility in leading the movement.

  • Maharashtra Politics: Raj Thackeray Joins All-Party Delegation to Meet Electoral Officer as Opposition Unity Shows Signs of Revival

    Maharashtra Politics: Raj Thackeray Joins All-Party Delegation to Meet Electoral Officer as Opposition Unity Shows Signs of Revival

    Oct 12, 2025 12:19 am CST

    In a significant political development in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut has invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to join an all-party delegation meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer on October 14. The delegation includes Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and other opposition leaders, signaling a potential revival of opposition unity in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray's inclusion is particularly noteworthy as it suggests evolving political alignments ahead of crucial local body elections.

  • Navi Mumbai International Airport Inaugurated: Adani Celebrates Milestone in India

    Navi Mumbai International Airport Inaugurated: Adani Celebrates Milestone in India's Aviation Infrastructure

    Oct 08, 2025 11:38 pm CST

    Gautam Adani hails the inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a symbol of India's rising aspirations. The new airport aims to transform Mumbai into Asia's premier connectivity hub, ease congestion at the existing airport, and strengthen global connections while supporting the nation's position as the world's third-largest domestic aviation market.

  • PM Modi Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Navi Mumbai International Airport to Transform Regional Connectivity

    PM Modi Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Navi Mumbai International Airport to Transform Regional Connectivity

    Oct 08, 2025 05:47 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, a Rs 19,650 crore infrastructure project expected to handle 20 million passengers annually. Developed through a public-private partnership between Adani Airports Holdings Ltd and CIDCO, this state-of-the-art facility aims to boost trade and tourism across Mumbai, Pune, and the Konkan region while elevating Mumbai into the elite league of global cities with multi-airport systems.