Maharashtra Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Navi Mumbai hosts Shaheedi Samagam for 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur
The Maharashtra government held the Shaheedi Samagam for the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur in Navi Mumbai on 1 March 2026, addressed by Home Minister Amit Shah in person and PM Narendra Modi by video.
Blast at SBL Energy explosives factory near Nagpur kills workers
An explosion at the SBL Energy Limited explosives factory in Raulgaon, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, on the morning of 1 March 2026 killed at least 18 workers that day, most of them women.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Civil Aviation Ministry updates on AAIB probe into Learjet 45 crash at Baramati
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 19 February 2026 that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has downloaded the flight data recorder of the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) that crashed at Baramati, Maharashtra, on 28 January 2026.
PM pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti on 19 February 2026, calling him a visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker and champion of Swarajya.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
CCEA approves three rail multitracking projects worth ₹18,509 crore: Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala and Ballari–Hosapete
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway multitracking projects worth about ₹18,509 crore across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka on 13 February 2026, adding about 389 km to the network.
CCEA approves three highway projects: NH-160A in Maharashtra, NH-56 in Gujarat and NH-167 in Telangana
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three national highway projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana worth about ₹11,079 crore on 13 February 2026.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Sat, 07 Feb 2026
ICMR and Indian Immunologicals begin Phase I human trial of an improved Kyasanur Forest Disease vaccine
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on 7 February 2026 that a Phase I human trial of an improved, indigenous Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) vaccine has begun after CDSCO approval.
Advantage Vidarbha 2026 in Nagpur sees ₹10,080 crore solar and battery storage MoU on Day 2
Three MoUs, led by a ₹10,080 crore integrated solar and battery energy storage manufacturing plant, were signed on Day 2 of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 7 February 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Indian Coast Guard intercepts three vessels off Mumbai, busting international oil-smuggling racket
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted three suspect vessels about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai on 5 February 2026, busting an international oil-smuggling racket in a coordinated sea-air operation.
ICANN to hold its 85th Public Meeting in Mumbai in March 2026, hosted by NIXI
MeitY announced on 5 February 2026 that ICANN will hold its 85th Public Meeting in Mumbai from 7 to 12 March 2026, hosted by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
MoU signed to set up Bharat Container Shipping Line; ₹15,000-crore VOC Outer Harbour financing tied up
Six public entities signed an MoU on 3 February 2026 to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL), in the presence of Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Bullet train project achieves second mountain tunnel breakthrough (MT-6) in Palghar
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project achieved the breakthrough of its second mountain tunnel, the 454-metre MT-6 in Palghar, Maharashtra, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 3 February 2026.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Railways commission record 472.3 km of Kavach 4.0 in a day; total reaches 1,306.3 route km
On 30 January 2026 Indian Railways commissioned 472.3 route km of Kavach 4.0 on three sections in a single day, the highest ever, taking Kavach 4.0 coverage to 1,306.3 route km across five zones.
Republic Day Parade 2026 awards: Maharashtra best state tableau, Indian Navy best Services contingent
On 30 January 2026 MoS Defence Sanjay Seth gave the Republic Day Parade 2026 awards: Maharashtra's Ganeshotsav tableau came first among states, Indian Navy and Delhi Police won best marching contingents.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Centre releases over ₹1,156 crore of XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tripura
On 29 January 2026 the Centre released the second instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for 2025-26 to rural local bodies: ₹714.32 crore (Maharashtra), ₹410.76 crore (Andhra Pradesh) and ₹30.6 crore (Tripura).
National Biodiversity Authority gives ₹17 lakh to Mumbai's Biodiversity Management Committee under ABS
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹17 lakh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism to the Biodiversity Management Committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, for commercial use of Bacillus soil micro-organisms.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Maharashtra approves Metro Line 8 linking Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports, and Nashik City Ring Road
A Maharashtra government meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis on 27 January 2026 approved Metro Line 8 connecting Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with Navi Mumbai International Airport, and the 66.15-km Nashik City Ring Road costing ₹3,954 crore.
SIAT 2026 automotive technology symposium opens in Pune in ARAI's Diamond Jubilee year
Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 in Pune on 27 January 2026, organised by ARAI in its Diamond Jubilee year.