Maharashtra — current affairs timeline

84 news articles13 Dec 2025 to 10 Sep 2026

Every DailyConnects briefing covering Maharashtra, in order, with exam-focused key numbers. Grouped purely by entity identity — never mixed with similar-but-unrelated news.

2026

10 Sep 2026Rani Mukerji Gets Maharashtra's Raj Kapoor Award
Actress Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony in Mumbai on September 9, 20…
09 Sep 2026New Legless Amphibian Discovered in Maharashtra
Scientists have discovered a new species of legless, worm-like amphibian named Gegeneophis chandgadi from a rural village in Maharashtra. The discovery was made…
08 Sep 2026Amit Shah Chairs 28th Western Zonal Council Meeting
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Dona Paula, Goa. The meeting was attended by representatives of Goa, Guja…
05 Sep 2026Supreme Court Directs States to Raise Retirement Age of District Judiciary to 62
The Supreme Court directed states to raise the retirement age of judicial officers in district judiciary from 60 to 62 years. The move aims to address the backl…
01 Sep 2026Ashish Shelar Elected President of E-Sports Games Federation (ESGF)
Ashish Shelar was elected president of the E-Sports Games Federation (ESGF) at the Board Meeting held in New Delhi on August 28, 2026. He serves as Minister of …
28 Aug 2026Project STRIPES Releases 216 Trafficked Indian Star Tortoises in Tadoba Tiger Reserve
The Maharashtra Forest Department and Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW) launched Project STRIPES (Star Tortoise Repatriation Initiative Protecting…
27 Aug 2026Maharashtra and Germany's Hesse Sign MoU for Investment and Skill Development on August 21, 2026
The Maharashtra government and Germany's Hesse state signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in investment, innovation, employment, and skill development. The M…
26 Aug 2026ICAR Registers 16 New Indigenous Livestock and Dog Breeds, Total Count Reaches 262
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) registered 16 new indigenous livestock and dog breeds, bringing India's total registered breed count to 262. …
25 Aug 2026Scenic Vande Bharat Routes
The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat route offers views of snow-covered peaks, green valleys, and rivers. The Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat passes through the Konkan r…
24 Aug 2026Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) authorises 1,800 km LPG pipeline network
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised development of about 1,800 km of new LPG pipeline infrastructure with an estimated investm…
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23 Aug 2026Maharashtra Bans Sale of Loose Edible Oil
The Maharashtra FDA banned the sale of loose (unpacked) edible oil across the state. Violations of the ban can attract imprisonment of up to seven years. The ba…
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20 Aug 2026Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease to Strengthen Monitoring and Treatment
The Maharashtra government declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making reporting compulsory for all health institutions and medical practitioners. The decis…
13 Aug 2026Uttar Pradesh Retains Position as India's Largest Milk-Producing State with 15.66% Share
Uttar Pradesh is India's largest milk-producing state, accounting for 15.66% of the country's total milk production in 2024-25. According to the Basic Animal Hu…
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10 Aug 2026Maharashtra disburses ₹5,027 crore under Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar loan waiver to 6.2 lakh farmers
The Maharashtra government began disbursing the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar loan waiver with ₹5,027 crore released into 6.2 lakh farmer accounts through direct…
₹5,027 cr
07 Aug 2026Telangana Seeks Higher Tummidihatti Barrage
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy requested the Centre to convince Maharashtra to allow increasing the height of the Tummidihatti barrage on the Pranahi…
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07 Aug 2026Maharashtra Bans Analogue Paneer for One Year
Maharashtra enforced a one-year ban on the production, storage, and distribution of analogue or non-dairy paneer across the state. The ban covers manufacturing,…
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06 Aug 2026Chandipura Virus (CHPV) Claims 22 Children in Gujarat; Symptoms and Prevention Explained
Chandipura virus (CHPV) is a rare viral infection that causes Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), leading to brain inflammation and swelling. CHPV belongs to the…
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04 Aug 2026President Murmu Approves Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu approved the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, commonly referred to as the state's anti-conversion law. The Act will come into…
04 Aug 2026Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 Comes Into Force with Punishment Up to 7 Years
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 came into force after receiving President Droupadi Murmu's assent and being published in the official gazette. The…
31 Jul 2026Centre caps sugar stockholding at 4,000 quintals amid price surge
The Centre imposed stockholding limits on sugar dealers, restricting them to a maximum of 4,000 quintals or 30 days of retention, effective from August 1 to Nov…
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31 Jul 2026Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Five Special Courts for SC/ST Atrocity Cases with ₹4.51 Crore Outlay
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the establishment of five exclusive special courts under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Ahilyanagar, Parbhani, Sol…
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31 Jul 2026Centre Notifies Seventh Draft of Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued the seventh draft notification declaring 56,825.7 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Eco-Se…
30 Jul 2026Maharashtra Becomes First State To Qualify For Second RKVY Installment
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare initiated the release of the second installment of ₹335 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RK…
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30 Jul 2026New Fungus Species Named After Kolhapur
A new polypore fungus species, Microporellus kolhapurensis, was discovered in Bhudargad taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. The species was found on rotting…
27 Jul 2026Bharat Taxi Launched in Maharashtra: A New Era of Cooperative Mobility and Employment
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol launched the 'Bharat Taxi' service in Maharashtra on Ju…
26 Jul 2026India Plans Five Indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033
India plans to develop and operationalise at least five indigenously-designed small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2033. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is…
24 Jul 2026MHI Data: Maharashtra tops PLI-Auto scheme with 66 manufacturing units; Tamil Nadu has 38
Maharashtra leads the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile and auto component industry with 66 manufacturing units. Tamil Nadu has 38 uni…
24 Jul 2026India’s First AI-Powered Bird Sanctuary Announced
Maharashtra government approved a ₹45-crore Eco-Nature Park at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS), which will feature India's first AI-powered bird detection…
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21 Jul 2026Indian Analog Astronaut Capt Aman Johri Conducts Microgravity Space Research on Maharashtra Crops
Indian Analog Astronaut Capt Aman Johri completed a microgravity research flight under Project Astra Farm, focusing on Maharashtra-grown onions and potatoes. Th…
20 Jul 2026Maharashtra Legislature Moves Towards Implementation of NeVA Under Digital India Programme
The Maharashtra Legislature has decided to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) under the Digital India Programme. The project, budgeted at ₹48 cr…
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17 Jul 2026Maharashtra Doubles Pink E-Rickshaw Subsidy for Women
The Maharashtra government increased the state subsidy under the Pink E-Rickshaw scheme from 20% to 40% for women beneficiaries. Existing beneficiaries will als…
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17 Jul 2026Uttar Pradesh Reports Highest Cyber Fraud Complaints in India
Over 12.71 lakh cyber fraud complaints were recorded across India between January 1 and June 30, 2026, with reported fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 10,178…
05 May 2026Samarth Panchayat Portal Expanded to Boost Rural Financial Autonomy
02 May 2026Maharashtra Day observed on May 1
30 Apr 2026Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026: ₹10,000 Crore Investment Target
29 Apr 2026Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) installs X-band Doppler Weather Radar in Mahabaleshwar
27 Apr 2026Bharat Taxi: Cooperative-based ride-hailing platform with zero commission for drivers
26 Apr 2026Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026: ₹500 Crore Outlay
17 Apr 2026Vingroup signs pact to invest $6.5 billion in Maharashtra
15 Apr 2026Maharashtra makes Marathi compulsory for taxi/auto driver licences
09 Apr 2026Maharashtra launches ₹65.25 crore 'Majha Gaon, Arogyasampann Gaon' rural healthcare initiative
19 Mar 2026Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 passed to prevent coercive conversions
18 Mar 2026India hosts BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme in Maharashtra from 9 to 15 March 2026
15 Mar 2026Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launches pilot ‘Awareness Program on Digital Payments’ for 10 lakh participants in Maharashtra.
11 Mar 2026Maharashtra Land Revenue Code and Stamp Amendment Bills 2026 unlock grazing land for public works and speed up stamp duty refunds
10 Mar 20269,111 Dombivli women set Guinness record with lezim dance
09 Mar 2026Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Farm Loan Waiver Scheme and ₹7.69 Lakh Crore Maharashtra Budget
08 Mar 2026Maharashtra Budget 2026-27: Crop loan waiver up to ₹2 lakh and Ladki Bahin Yojana to continue
08 Mar 2026Maharashtra Government inks MoU with Finnish firms to modernise Sassoon Dock
06 Mar 2026Maharashtra Government introduces offline photo upload for e-crop registration
06 Mar 2026Government of Maharashtra Projects 7.9 Per Cent Economic Growth for 2025-26
06 Mar 2026Maharashtra posts 43% GSDP growth 2021-22 to 2024-25, slowest among top four state economies.
06 Mar 2026Hatti Risala procession in Jalna, Maharashtra completed its 138th year during Dhulivandan.
05 Mar 2026Saksham Skill Census Launched to Create Livelihood Intelligence Framework
03 Mar 2026Maharashtra launches Divyang Sahayak Portal for paperless disability scheme access
02 Mar 2026Yadava-era stone pillar remains found in Hinganghat on February 22, 2026
24 Feb 2026Operation Demolishment targets over 200 Naxal memorials in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
23 Feb 2026Soundala Gram Panchayat passes resolution to become caste-free
23 Feb 2026Our Lady of Grace Cathedral in Vasai wins UNESCO Award of Merit 2025
21 Feb 2026Veteran filmmaker MM Baig found dead at his Mumbai home.
20 Feb 2026Mumbai to host Prince William-founded Earthshot Prize 2026 in November
20 Feb 2026Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2026 observed on February 19
19 Feb 2026Mumbai Climate Week 2026 inaugurated; Maharashtra targets over 50% green energy by 2030
18 Feb 2026Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) clears Rs 11,000 crore highway projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana
11 Feb 2026Wild Himalayan griffon vulture sighted in Maharashtra Melghat Tiger Reserve
09 Feb 2026New trapdoor spider species Titanidiops kolhapurensis discovered in Maharashtra
31 Jan 2026Sunetra Pawar set to become Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.
30 Jan 2026Republic Day Parade 2026 winners announced for Best Tableaux and Popular Choice
29 Jan 2026Maharashtra Launches Country’s First Menopause Clinics to Provide Integrated Healthcare Support for Women
29 Jan 2026Freshwater influx threatens Maharashtra’s Lonar meteor lake and submerged ancient temples
29 Jan 2026Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash near Baramati Airport.
25 Jan 2026Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) Discovers New Caecilian Species Gegeneophis valmiki in Maharashtra
24 Jan 2026Maharashtra signs MoUs for Innovation City and Small Modular Reactors (SMR) at World Economic Forum (WEF)
21 Jan 2026Medium-Calibre Ammunition Facility Inauguration by Rajnath Singh
20 Jan 2026Bembla River Project approved with Rs4,775 crore outlay
18 Jan 2026GAIL (India) Ltd (GAIL) completes 694-km Mumbai-Nagpur Natural Gas Pipeline (MNPL) in Maharashtra
18 Jan 2026Maharashtra State Election Commission probes viral videos of indelible ink removal
16 Jan 2026Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024: Maharashtra tops rankings
13 Jan 2026India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tests Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) in Maharashtra on Sunday
01 Jan 2026Sadanand Vasant Date took charge as Director General of Police, Maharashtra

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