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16Jul 2026

Maharashtra Gives Women Farmers Legal Rights

Maharashtra Empowers Women Farmers Through Landmark Legal Recognition Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes , Issues Related to Women, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? Maharashtra has become the first Indian State to enact a dedicated law for the empowerment of women farmers through the Maharashtra Women Farmer Empowerment Act, 2026.The Act formally recognizes …

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03Jul 2026

Maharashtra RTI Amendment Rules 2026 Explained

MAHARASHTRA STAYS RIGHT TO INFORMATION (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2026 Why in the News? Stay Order: The Maharashtra Government stayed the Right to Information (Amendment) Rules, 2026 following widespread objections and ahead of Anna Hazare’s proposed hunger strike. Public Concerns: The stay was ordered after concerns that the amended rules diluted the spirit of the Right to …

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29Jul 2025

Maharashtra’s New Bill Targets Urban Naxalism

Maharashtra’s New Bill to Counter Urban Naxalism Why in the News? The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill 2024 was passed to tackle the rise of urban Naxalism in the state. The law has sparked debate over potential misuse, civil rights concerns, and parallels with similar Acts in other States, raising questions about its impact on …

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15Jul 2025

Maharashtra Adds Drug Peddling Under MCOCA Act

Maharashtra Brings Drug Peddling Under MCOCA Act Why in the News ? The Maharashtra Legislative Council has passed a Bill amending MCOCA to include drug peddling and narcotics offences as organised crime. This move aims to impose stricter penalties, deny easy bail, and tighten enforcement against the escalating drug menace in the state. MCOCA Expanded …

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16Apr 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Urdu Signboards in Maharashtra Municipality

Why in the News ? The Supreme Court upheld Bombay High Court’s ruling allowing Urdu on Patur Municipal Council’s signboard in Maharashtra, stating Urdu is Indian in origin and symbolizes cultural harmony. The court emphasized language promotes communication and unity, not religious or social division. Supreme Court Upholds Use of Urdu on Municipal Signboard : …

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24May 2024

BOILER BLAST AT DOMBIVLI CHEMICAL PLANT: 8 DEAD, 50+ INJURED

Why in the news? Dombivli Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area, 40 km from Mumbai. Eight fatalities and over 50 injuries were reported due to a boiler explosion at the Amudan Chemical Company. Teams from Fire and Rescue Services, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Target Disaster Response Force (TDRF) engaged in rescue operations. source:wordpress …

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