The Maharashtra cabinet has approved an amnesty scheme for pending e-challan traffic fines, offering potential relief to vehicle owners. Details regarding eligibility, the amount of concession, payment procedures and implementation dates are yet to be announced.
Senior NCP leaders reportedly met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sparking speculation about internal dissatisfaction over party decisions. National spokesperson Umesh Patil has rejected reports of discontent and clarified the Ajit Pawar faction’s official position at a press conference.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil has agreed to submit the alleged audio clip concerning a Rs 500 crore transaction to the SIT. However, he has sought an assurance from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde regarding the safety of the person who provided the recording.
A suspected relationship dispute led to a brutal assault on two young men in Tuljapur, Dharashiv. Sameer Jabbar Patel died in the incident, while Arbaaz Afसर Syed sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at the district government hospital.
The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on November 4, 2026, approved 12 major decisions. Key announcements include increased student allowances, a traffic challan relief scheme offering up to 20% concession, new courts and a Rs 644.63 crore agricultural facility in Nagpur.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Rs 5,000 in advance drought relief has reached 73 lakh farmers, with most remaining payments expected shortly. The government also transferred Rs 4,764 crore to 4.86 lakh farmers under the Ahilyadevi Holkar loan waiver scheme.
The Union Cabinet has approved a major change in the Agnipath scheme, offering an additional two-year service period to the 75% of Agniveers who would otherwise exit after four years. They will get another opportunity for regular enrolment, subject to willingness and selection criteria.
The Food and Drug Administration conducted a special food safety drive across Gondia during the festive season. Officials inspected 65 establishments, seized over 4,685 kg of unsafe food worth approximately Rs 10.90 lakh, and suspended nine business licences for violations.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 has added 46 extra weekday services from November 2, increasing daily trips from 291 to 337. During peak hours, the interval between trains has been reduced from 4 minutes 50 seconds to 4 minutes 25 seconds.
Bigg Boss Marathi fame Dhananjay Powar has praised filmmaker and actor Pravin Tarde in a social media post. Sharing their photograph, he described his experience of working with Tarde as remarkable. Powar will also appear in an upcoming Marathi film.
