A ferry capsized near the Gateway of India off the coast of Mumbai on December 18, causing a major mishap. Following the incident, the Indian Navy and Coast Guard launched a rescue operation. As of the latest update, 101 people have been rescued, and 13 have died in the tragic Mumbai boat accident. Rescue teams were seen in videos helping passengers wearing life jackets, transferring them to other boats while the ferry continued to tilt. The incident occurred after a speedboat reportedly crashed into the ferry. Rescue operations are ongoing to save the remaining passengers. Authorities are working quickly to handle the situation and ensure everyone’s safety. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis briefed the media regarding the boat mishap. He announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for family members of deceased.
19 December,2024 10:09 AM IST
After the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's landslide victory in the Maharashtra elections, leaders from the UBT (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction expressed strong dissent. Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP for its slogan "Batenge toh katenge," implying threats against opponents. UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned the authenticity of the election process, calling the results "surprising." Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also raised concerns, calling the results "surprisingly strange." Despite the criticism, the Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, delivered an impressive performance and is now set to form the government in Maharashtra. The opposition parties are still questioning the fairness of the election results.
18 December,2024 01:42 PM IST
On December 15, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the swearing-in ceremony for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet. The Mahayuti Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi won only 46 seats. Following the cabinet expansion, CM Fadnavis announced that a performance audit will be conducted for all ministers. He explained that if a minister is found to be underperforming or not doing their job correctly, the government will reconsider their position. Watch the video for more information
16 December,2024 12:08 PM IST
Today on 7th December, Mahayuti leaders took oath of MLA. CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar — were administered the oath as MLAs by the Legislative Assembly's Pro-tem Speaker Kalidas Kolambkar on the first day of the three-day special session.
07 December,2024 04:57 PM IST
After the Maharashtra CM oath ceremony, CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "The first signature that I have done today is that I have decided to give Rs 5 lakhs from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to a patient for bone marrow transplant treatment... The kind of mandate we have received this time, I believe that there is definitely a pressure of that mandate, pressure of people's love on us and I feel that. When expectations are big, the challenge is also big, because people have expectations from you, so definitely there is pressure on me and as far as the question of fiscal discipline is concerned, we will definitely have to work on it, because we have made a very ambitious plan..."
06 December,2024 01:45 PM IST
Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with Ajit Pawar. After the ceremony he said, "Devendra Fadnavis has taken oath as CM in a historic swearing-in ceremony. I congratulate him. Maharashtra is a state that gives ideological direction to the country and I, who comes from a simple farmer family, got the opportunity to become the CM of such a state...PM Narendra Modi also supported us completely, gave us full strength. Union HM Amit Shah also stood behind us with full strength...And that is why we could do so much work in 2.5 years. We have taken so many historic decisions. This will be written in golden letters. I had said that in this election, we will see the result of the 2.5 year tenure of the government, we will get the blessings of the people. I am also happy that when we started, 2.5 years ago, 40 people were with us, today 60 people are there. Earlier I used to consider myself as a common man, not a Chief Minister, now as DCM, I consider myself dedicated common man... I will fully support the CM and cooperate with him..."
06 December,2024 01:38 PM IST
Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra. PM Modi congratulated the two on their oath as Deputy CMs. Before the two leaders took oath, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the CM of Maharashtra. From Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and CMs & Deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states, Union Ministers to NDA leaders were present at the swearing-in ceremony.
05 December,2024 06:32 PM IST
The preparations are in full swing at Mumbai's Azad Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra Cabinet. Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time. The event, set for December 5, will see the formation of the Mahayuti government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the ceremony, and several other prominent leaders have already arrived in Mumbai for the event. Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis was joined by his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, at the venue. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali, and Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla are among the key attendees. Other dignitaries such as Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav have also arrived for the ceremony. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma are among the state leaders attending the event. Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari have also reached Mumbai. Supporters of NCP leader Ajit Pawar were seen outside his residence ahead of the ceremony. Security measures have also been heightened to maintain law and order. The swearing-in marks the official start of the new government in Maharashtra.
05 December,2024 06:23 PM IST
Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra and several influential leaders from Politics and the film fraternity attended the grand event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and CMs & Deputy CMs of NDA-ruled states, Union Ministers, NDA leaders were present at the swearing-in ceremony. Also, spotted were Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor at the event. Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after taking oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. PM Modi congratulated Fadnavis on taking oath as Maharashtra CM.
05 December,2024 06:23 PM IST
The swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra's new Chief Minister and two deputy CMs is scheduled for 5:30 pm on December 5, 2024. It will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several prominent dignitaries, including Chief Ministers from NDA states. In preparation for the event, Fashion Street in Mumbai was closed on December 4, 2024, as part of heightened security measures. Hawkers were also removed from Colaba Market, Churchgate, subways, and high streets to ensure smooth traffic and public order. While these measures are important for security, they have temporarily impacted the livelihoods of street vendors. Additionally, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) sealed Fashion Street shops for security checks ahead of the ceremony.
05 December,2024 12:20 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
