The September installment under Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has reportedly started reaching eligible beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Women are advised to check their bank transactions and official portal for payment status, as transfers may take place in phases.
Around 6,500 tribal participants reportedly took part in a grand Maha Aarti on the banks of the Godavari in Nashik ahead of the Simhastha Mahakumbh. The event highlighted collective faith, cultural participation and the role of tribal communities in the celebrations.
Two brothers have been arrested by Pelhar police in connection with an alleged sexual abuse case involving a 15-year-old girl in Nalasopara. The complaint alleges that threats to circulate her photos and videos on social media were used to intimidate her.
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly preparing a polymer banknote project for ₹10 and ₹20 denominations, with work expected to begin on April 1, 2027. The proposed notes will retain the existing dimensions, potentially avoiding changes to ATM machines.
A political exchange has erupted over Eknath Shinde’s possible return as Maharashtra Chief Minister. Gunaratna Sadavarte claimed Shinde would not become CM, prompting Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane to challenge him and offer to give up his entire property if the prediction proves wrong.
Unit 8 of the Parli Thermal Power Station has completed 100 consecutive days of uninterrupted power generation, marking a significant milestone for the plant. Chief Engineer Sunil Ingle congratulated officers, engineers, employees, contractors and contractual workers for their collective contribution.
Four pregnant women at Armori Sub-District Hospital reportedly waited 18 hours for cesarean deliveries due to unavailable medical officers. Doctors were called from Gadchiroli and Dhanora, and all four surgeries were completed. The mothers and newborns are reported safe.
Cyclone Arnab has weakened, but its remnants continue to influence weather across parts of central and eastern India. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in several states, while parts of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha, may experience showers, thunderstorms and lightning.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reportedly assured a Kisan Sabha delegation that around 81 lakh women who missed benefits under the Ladki Bahin scheme due to pending e-KYC will be considered for reinstatement. The government is expected to resume the process, though payment dates remain unconfirmed.
Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has hinted at major political developments in the state over the next three to four months. His remarks about the possibility of Eknath Shinde becoming Chief Minister again have sparked fresh discussions about the Mahayuti alliance and its leadership equations.
