Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra drought: Which talukas are covered and what farmers will get
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on October 14 that drought now covers 305 of the state's 358 talukas and that farmers will receive an advance of Rs 5,000 in their bank accounts before Diwali.
Who is Jishnu Dev Varma? The Governor whose nod the MPSC panel needs
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to set up a panel headed by a retired High Court judge to initiate action against current and former MPSC chairpersons and members, with a report due in three months.
Who is Mahendra Harpalkar? The MPSC secretary whose deputation ended
The Maharashtra government has terminated the deputation of MPSC Secretary Mahendra Harpalkar after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met protesting aspirants, who called off an October 2 protest after he promised an inquiry into the commission chairman's functioning.
Maharashtra drought: 12 relief measures explained
Maharashtra declared drought across 265 of its 358 talukas due to insufficient Kharif 2026 monsoon rainfall, triggering 12 relief measures including crop loan restructuring and land revenue concessions.
