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'Ladki Bahin beneficiaries to get Rs 3K per month once state's finances improve'
The MLC, Parinay Fuke, speaking to the media, stated that the ruling Mahayuti government—comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction—is handing out a monthly amount of Rs 1,500 in financial assistance under the popular Ladki Bahin scheme
24 March,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
"Truth will come out": Nitesh Rane accuses MVA of covering up Disha Salian case
Nitesh Rane said that the issue of Disha Salian case was raised in the Maharashtra Assembly today too, as his colleague MLA Ameet Satam claimed that the previous government made evidence disappear and put pressure on doctors doing the autopsy of the body
20 March,2025 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra council chairperson rejects no-confidence motion against Gorhe
The motion was brought by the Opposition following Gorhe's controversial remarks about the "Mercedes cars for posts in Shiv Sena (UBT)" claim.
18 March,2025 11:13 PM IST | India | PTI
Changes in 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' expected: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar, who holds the finance ministry, made this statement during his reply to the budget discussion in the state legislative assembly on Monday
17 March,2025 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Shiv Sena, NCP announce one candidate each for Maharashtra Council bypolls
While the Shiv Sena has nominated Chandrakant Raghuvanshi, a prominent party worker from Nandurbar district, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's NCP has fielded Sanjay Khodke, whose wife had won the 2024 state assembly election
17 March,2025 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pension bomb: Maharashtra's retirement costs soar four times in a decade
According to the 2025-26 state budget presented on March 10, the finance department has projected an expenditure of Rs 75,137 crore for pensions and retirement benefits, an increase of Rs 15,099 crore from Rs 60,038 crore (revised estimate) in 2024-25
17 March,2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Eknath Shinde wanted to join Congress in the past, claims Sanjay Raut
Former state Congress President Nana Patole had also caused a flutter with his 'offer' to Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to switch to the opposition alliance with the promise of the 'rotational post of the chief minister'
15 March,2025 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
‘When exactly will financial aid under Ladki Bahin scheme be increased?’
MVA MLAs remind govt of promise around election time; irked by minister’s response, they stage walkout amid sloganeering
13 March,2025 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Maharashtra Budget 2025: Uddhav calls budget 'completely bogus'
Uddhav also expressed disappointment over the state govt's plans to provide bank guarantees to sugar mills
10 March,2025 07:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mahayuti legislators slam Sena (UBT) leader for comparing himself to Sambhaji
As the House convened, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar said Parab had compared himself to Chhatrapati Sambhaji in his speech in the council on Thursday and demanded an apology from him as the treasury members trooped into the well
07 March,2025 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent