Maharashtra news
Here are some recent news updates from Maharashtra, India:
Politics
- Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, after a power struggle within the party. (Source: The Hindu)
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Shiv Sena of "backstabbing" the BJP by forming an alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress party. (Source: India Today)
Economy
- The Maharashtra government has announced a package of incentives to attract investments in the state, including a reduction in stamp duty and a single-window clearance system. (Source: Business Standard)
- The state's economy has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a decline in GDP growth rate to 2.5% in 2020-21 from 6.5% in 2019-20. (Source: The Economic Times)
Infrastructure
- The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been delayed by several months due to delays in land acquisition and environmental clearances. (Source: The Times of India)
- The Maharashtra government has announced plans to develop a new international airport in Navi Mumbai, which is expected to be operational by 2025. (Source: DNA India)
Health
- The state has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: The Indian Express)
- The Maharashtra government has launched a vaccination drive to inoculate healthcare workers and frontline staff against COVID-19. (Source: Hindustan Times)
Education
- The Maharashtra government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for schools, which will focus on skills development and vocational training. (Source: The Hindu)
- The state's education department has launched a scheme to provide free education to children from poor families. (Source: DNA India)
Other News
- A major fire broke out at a chemical factory in Thane, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. (Source: The Times of India)
- The Maharashtra government has announced plans to develop a new tourism circuit in the state, which will focus on promoting cultural and historical heritage sites. (Source: The Economic Times)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from Maharashtra. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!