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Shivaji Jayanti: Mandaviya and Fadnavis lead 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune on 395th birth anniversary

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune on 19 February 2025, the 395th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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💹 Economy 📍 India Important

Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Mumbai; first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra opened

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME) at a post-budget interaction in Mumbai on 17 February 2025.

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🏅 Sports 📍 Maharashtra

Mansukh Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Gateway of India with #FightObesity message

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' ride from the Gateway of India, Mumbai, on 16 February 2025, with the message #FightObesity.

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💹 Economy 📍 Maharashtra

First government event of International Year of Cooperatives 2025 concludes at VAMNICOM, Pune

A three-day international conference organised by the Ministry of Cooperation at VAMNICOM, Pune, the government's first event in the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, concluded on 15 February 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Maharashtra

Amit Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws in Maharashtra with CM Devendra Fadnavis

Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of the three new criminal laws in Maharashtra with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in New Delhi on 14 February 2025.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Maharashtra

Eighth Missile cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), launched at Mira Bhayandar

The eighth Missile cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge for the Indian Navy, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), was launched at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, on 14 February 2025.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Maharashtra Important

Maharashtra Cabinet approves ₹2,599 crore Deharji project cost, Janai-Shirsai pipelines

The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved a revised cost of ₹2,599.15 crore for the Deharji project in Palghar district on 11 February 2025.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Maharashtra

DRI busts fake currency printing units in Maharashtra and Haryana

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said on 11 February 2025 it had busted two facilities printing fake Indian currency notes in Thane (Maharashtra) and Bhiwani (Haryana), leading to three arrests.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Maharashtra

NCB Mumbai dismantles drug network, seizes 11.54 kg of cocaine

The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled a drug network in Mumbai, seizing 11.54 kg of high-grade cocaine, 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies, the Home Ministry said on 7 February 2025.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 Maharashtra

India beat England by four wickets in first ODI at Nagpur; Shubman Gill scores 87

India beat England by four wickets in the first ODI at the VCA Stadium, Nagpur, on 6 February 2025, with Shubman Gill named Player of the Match for his 87.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 Maharashtra Important

Abhishek Sharma's 135 powers India to 150-run win over England in fifth T20I; India take series 4–1

India beat England by 150 runs in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 2 February 2025, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 135 off 54 balls, to win the series 4–1.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 Maharashtra

27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for PVTG habitations in Maharashtra

The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads of 50.13 km worth ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, it announced on 30 January 2025.

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🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 Maharashtra Important

Centre sends seven-member expert team to Pune over Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases

The Union Health Ministry deputed a seven-member multi-disciplinary team to Pune, Maharashtra on 27 January 2025 after a spurt in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases.

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💹 Banking & RBI 📍 Maharashtra Important

Amit Shah inaugurates International Year of Cooperatives 2025 function in Mumbai; opens NUCFDC corporate office

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the inaugural function of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 24 January 2025 and inaugurated the corporate office of NUCFDC, the umbrella body for urban cooperative banks.

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💹 Economy 📍 Maharashtra Important

Maharashtra signs 54 MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore at Davos, Reliance deal largest

Maharashtra said on 22 January 2025 that it had signed 54 MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore over two days at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the largest being a ₹3,05,000 crore MoU with Reliance.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Maharashtra Important

JNPA crosses 10 million TEU capacity; ₹2,000 crore projects launched at Jawaharlal Nehru Port

Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched projects worth nearly ₹2,000 crore at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai, on 21 January 2025, as JNPA crossed 10 million TEUs of capacity to become India's largest port.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Maharashtra Important

Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai virtually on 17 January 2025, with 24 ready-to-move incubation labs over nine floors.

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🎓 Education 📍 Maharashtra

JNV Chandrapur wins 25th National Youth Parliament Competition for Navodaya Vidyalayas

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chandrapur (Maharashtra) won first prize in the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition 2023-24 for JNVs, with prizes given by Arjun Ram Meghwal in New Delhi on 16 January 2025.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Maharashtra Must know

77th Army Day: Rajnath Singh addresses 'Gaurav Gatha' in Pune

Domestic defence production hit a record ₹1.27 lakh crore; defence exports crossed ₹21,000 crore.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Maharashtra Must know

PM dedicates INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation

First-ever tri-commissioning of a destroyer, a frigate and a submarine at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Maharashtra

PM inaugurates ISKCON's Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple in Navi Mumbai

Temple complex in Kharghar will have a Ramayana–Mahabharata museum and a garden inspired by Vrindavan's 12 forests.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Maharashtra

Keel laid for Indian Coast Guard training ship at MDL, Mumbai

107 m ship with 7,500 nautical mile range will train 70 under-trainee officers, including women.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Maharashtra

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates FTII Pune's 586-seat auditorium with horizontally movable screen

The 50 ft x 20 ft remote-controlled screen is believed to be a first of its kind; FTII has filed for a patent.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Maharashtra Important

Sixth Scorpene submarine Vaghsheer delivered to Indian Navy

The last Project 75 submarine was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders with Naval Group, France.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Maharashtra

Indian Navy inducts LSAM 14, seventh Missile cum Ammunition Barge, at Mumbai

The barge was built by MSME shipyard SECON Engineering Projects, Visakhapatnam.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Maharashtra

Indian Navy inducts LSAM 22, eighth Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile Barge, at Mumbai

The barge was built by MSME shipyard Suryadipta Projects, Thane, under an eleven-barge contract.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 India Important

Nuclear scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, former AEC Chairman and PSA, passes away

Chidambaram played a key role in the 1974 test and led the DAE team in the 1998 Pokhran-II tests.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Maharashtra Important

11 Maoists including senior cadre Tarakka surrender in Gadchiroli; CM opens Gatta–Gardewada–Wangeturi road

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also launched MSRTC bus services on the Wangeturi–Gardewada–Gatta–Aheri route.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

MoD signs ₹2,867 crore contracts for DRDO-AIP plug and heavy-weight torpedo integration on Kalvari-class submarines

The Ministry of Defence signed two submarine contracts with Mazagon Dock and France's Naval Group in New Delhi on 30 December 2024.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Maharashtra

Maharashtra to scrap over 13,000 old government vehicles and 15-year-old state transport buses

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave the direction while reviewing 100-day plans at Sahyadri Guest House, Mumbai, on 30 December 2024.

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