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Maharashtra Collaborates with Russia’s Rosatom to Develop Thorium-Based Small Modular Reactors

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

In a strategic move towards sustainable energy development, Maharashtra has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom. This collaboration focuses on the joint development of thorium-based Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), marking a pioneering step in India’s nuclear energy sector.​ Key Objectives

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Gujarat ATS Uncovers Extensive Fake Arms License Racket, Arrests Seven

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted a large-scale fake arms license racket involving fraudulent permits allegedly issued from Manipur and Nagaland. The crackdown has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the identification of more than 100 persons who obtained firearms using forged documents. The operation has revealed a network of arms dealers […]

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Bombay High Court Issues Notice in Kunal Kamra ‘Traitor’ Remark Case

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the Mumbai Police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel in response to a plea filed by comedian Kunal Kamra. Kamra seeks to quash an FIR lodged against him for allegedly referring to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” during a stand-up comedy performance. Case […]

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BookMyShow Removes Kunal Kamra Amid Shiv Sena’s Objections

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has reportedly been removed from the artist listings on BookMyShow following objections raised by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. The move came after a letter from the party’s youth leader who claimed Kamra had consistently displayed a pattern of offensive behavior under the pretext of comedy. The Shiv Sena representative […]

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Maharashtra Approves E-Bike Taxi Services with Specific Conditions

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2025

The Maharashtra state cabinet has given the green light to launch electric bike (e-bike) taxi services across urban areas, including Mumbai. This move aims to provide affordable, eco-friendly transportation for short-distance commutes while creating substantial employment opportunities. The policy is expected to generate around 20,000 jobs, with approximately 10,000

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MNS Chief Raj Thackeray Urges Against Communal Tensions Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has appealed for calm and rational thinking amid ongoing communal tensions over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Speaking at his annual Gudhi Padwa rally at Shivaji Park, Thackeray urged people not to view history through the lens of religion or caste and instead […]

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Maharashtra Cuts Electricity Tariffs by 10–30% Starting April 1

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2025

In a major relief for power consumers, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved a significant reduction in electricity tariffs across the state. The revised tariffs, which come into effect from April 1, will see a decrease of 10% to 30% in power charges for residential users and notable reductions for industrial consumers as […]

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Train Services Disrupted Following Gantry Collapse at Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Site

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

Train services were severely affected after a segmental launching gantry collapsed at the construction site of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor near Vatva in Ahmedabad. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on March 23, 2025, halting progress at one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Impact on

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Maharashtra Government’s Selective Actions Spark Political Controversy

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

The Maharashtra government’s recent actions have ignited a political controversy, with accusations of selective enforcement and suppression of free speech. Government’s Response to Kunal Kamra’s Satirical Performance Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is under investigation for alleged defamation following a satirical performance that critiqued Deputy Chief

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Maharashtra Assembly Backs Bharat Ratna for Phule Couple

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, on renowned social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. The resolution garnered support from all parties in the House and was moved with the intent of recognizing the couple’s lasting