Devendra Fadnavis: News
Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis, born on July 22, 1970, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Nagpur South West. Fadnavis has a law degree from Government Law College, Nagpur, and a post-graduate degree in business management as well as a project management diploma from the German Foundation for International Development, Berlin. Politically active from a young age, he was a member of the BJP-affiliated student organization, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), where he is said to have contributed greatly towards the party's efforts and ideologies. In 1992, at the age of 22, Fadnavis became the youngest Corporator of Nagpur, thereby cementing his position in local politics. He was appointed as the President of BJP's Maharashtra unit in 2013, and he eventually led the party to victory in the 2014 Assembly elections, thereby becoming the second-youngest Chief Minister of the state at 44. Following the 2019 Assembly elections, he formed a government with Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Ajit Pawar that only lasted for a few days. Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena succeeded him as Maharashtra's Chief Minister in November 2019.
16 Jan 2025
Mamata Banerjee'Mumbai safest mega city': Fadnavis after Saif Ali Khan stabbing
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning.
15 Jan 2025
Anupam KherMaharashtra CM to attend special screening of Kangana's 'Emergency' tomorrow
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will reportedly attend a special screening of the much-anticipated Bollywood film Emergency on Thursday in Mumbai.
14 Jan 2025
MumbaiAtal Setu records lower-than-expected traffic in its 1st year
India's longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, has seen an average daily traffic of less than 23,000 vehicles in its first year. The number is way below the initial projections which estimated over 56,000 vehicles per day.
12 Jan 2025
Sanjay Raut'Never called for disbanding INDIA bloc or MVA': Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (United Bharat Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has clarified that his party has no plans to dissolve the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
07 Jan 2025
MaharashtraMaharashtra makes FASTag compulsory for all vehicles starting April 1
The Maharashtra government has made it clear that all vehicles in the state will have to use FASTag from April 1.
22 Dec 2024
Aaditya ThackerayMaharashtra cabinet portfolios announced; Fadnavis gets Home, Shinde 3 others
After a delay since the oath-taking ceremony on December 5, the Maharashtra government has finalized the allocation of cabinet portfolios.
19 Dec 2024
Indian Navy'Navy driver was performing stunts before fatal crash': Ferry passengers
At least 13 people died when a private boat capsized off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday.
19 Dec 2024
Indian NavyFIR against Navy driver for speedboat crash that killed 13
An FIR has been registered against the driver of a Navy speedboat by Colaba police under sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for negligence and endangering life.
18 Dec 2024
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Explained: Bhujbal's exclusion from Maharashtra cabinet sparks political unrest
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal has openly voiced his displeasure at being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet.
17 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarExplained: Discontent brews as 11 ministers dropped from Maharashtra cabinet
In a major reshuffle, 11 ministers from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra have been dropped from the newly-formed government headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
16 Dec 2024
Amit ShahExcluded from cabinet, Shiv Sena MLA quits all party posts
Narendra Bhondekar, a three-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from all party posts.
15 Dec 2024
Aaditya Thackeray'If BJP government is serious...': Aaditya Thackeray's request to Fadnavis
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to keep former CM Eknath Shinde and two other ex-ministers out of the new cabinet.
15 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra cabinet expanded: Meet the new ministers
The Maharashtra cabinet expansion took place on Sunday with the induction of 39 ministers in Nagpur.
15 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarMaharashtra cabinet expansion today, over 30 ministers to take oath
The much-awaited Maharashtra cabinet expansion under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will take place on Sunday.
12 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra cabinet expansion on December 14; 20:10:10 ratio expected
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Thursday announced December 14 as the date for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
09 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarFadnavis-led Mahayuti government passes trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly
The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra easily passed a confidence vote in the state assembly on Monday.
07 Dec 2024
Eknath ShindeWinning Sena (UBT) MLAs won't take oath over EVM charges
Shiv Sena Uddhav Bal Thackeray (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday announced his party's winning MLAs won't take the oath in the Maharashtra assembly.
06 Dec 2024
Maharashtra'Like devil, deep sea': Fadnavis on choice between Rahul, Kejriwal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in for a third term on Thursday at a ceremony at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.
06 Dec 2024
Maha Vikas AghadiFadnavis's 'not revenge' message after taking oath as Maharashtra CM
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.
05 Dec 2024
Amit ShahEknath Shinde to meet Amit Shah over home portfolio
Eknath Shinde will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his oath-taking.
05 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra: Fadnavis takes oath as CM; Shinde, Ajit as deputies
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.
05 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: Fadnavis to take oath as CM today
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.
04 Dec 2024
Ajit Pawar'Fadnavis recommended my name before, today we recommend his': Shinde
Devendra Fadnavis, who will be sworn in as Maharashtra's new chief minister on Thursday, said he met Eknath Shinde on Tuesday, and the latter agreed to be a part of the new government.
04 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiMaharashtra elections proved 'Ek Hain to Safe Hain': CM-elect Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis has been elected the leader of the Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party and will be sworn in as the state's chief minister on Thursday.
04 Dec 2024
MaharashtraDevendra Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's new chief minister
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis has been decided as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra at a crucial legislature party meeting on Wednesday, PTI reported, citing sources.
04 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra: BJP's key meet today; CM to be announced after
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a crucial legislature party meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday.
03 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarShinde likely to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM: Report
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on December 5, reports said.
03 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarShinde not delaying Maharashtra CM announcement: Shiv Sena
The political landscape in Maharashtra is abuzz with anticipation as the state gears up for the swearing-in of its new government.
03 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarBJP likely to name Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM tomorrow
Ending the suspense over Maharashtra's next Chief Minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce its decision on Wednesday with senior party leader Devendra Fadnavis being the front-runner for the post.
02 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: BJP names observers, Eknath Shinde's son junks deputy buzz
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as observers for an important meeting of its newly elected Maharashtra MLAs.
02 Dec 2024
Eknath ShindeFadnavis pick for CM; role likely for Shinde's son: Report
Devendra Fadnavis is set to be appointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said on Sunday.
01 Dec 2024
Ajit Pawar'Maharashtra CM candidate will be decided tomorrow': Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who was in his native village for two days after taking ill, has broken his silence on the new CM stalemate.
30 Nov 2024
Ajit PawarNew Maharashtra CM to take oath on December 5
The new chief minister of Maharashtra will be sworn in on December 5, 2024, at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced.
30 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'By Saturday evening....': Maharashtra MLA on CM's future
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat has said caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will take a major decision on the Maharashtra CM seat by Saturday evening.
29 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra suspense continues: Shinde's sudden departure delays key Mahayuti meeting
The formation of the new Maharashtra government has been delayed due to an unexpected turn of events.
29 Nov 2024
Amit ShahMaharashtra: Mahayuti leaders meet Amit Shah; CM announcement soon
The suspense over the next chief minister of Maharashtra is set to end soon as key leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.
28 Nov 2024
Haryana'If they lose, they cry...': BJP mocks Congress over EVMs
Taking a dig at the Congress over its EVM complaints after losing Haryana and Maharashtra elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday took to its X handle.
27 Nov 2024
Ajit PawarShinde won't accept Maharashtra deputy CM's post: Sena tells BJP
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday said that Eknath Shinde will not take the Deputy Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra.
27 Nov 2024
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: BJP says no to Bihar formula, firm on Fadnavis
The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the fourth day.
26 Nov 2024
Ajmal KasabHow 12-year-old 26/11 survivor's testimony helped in Kasab's conviction
Devika Rotawan, who was just nine years old when the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks took place, was instrumental in convicting Ajmal Kasab—the only terrorist caught alive.
26 Nov 2024
Ajit PawarEknath Shinde resigns as BJP backs Fadnavis for Maharashtra CM
The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the third day.
26 Nov 2024
Bihar'Don't gather at Varsha...': Shinde's appeal amid CM post uncertainity
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed to his supporters to not gather at his official residence, 'Varsha,' in south Mumbai.
