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7th Asia Economic Dialogue to be held in Pune

Why in News? The 7th edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) 2026 is scheduled to be held in Pune from 26 to 28 February 2026.  Key...

28 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

India’s First LIGO Observatory in Maharashtra

Why in News? Larsen & Toubro has won a contract from the Department of Atomic Energy to build India’s Laser Interferometer...

28 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

Soundala Village in Maharashtra Declares Itself ‘Caste‑Free’

Why in News? The gram sabha of Soundala village in Maharashtra unanimously passed a resolution to become a ‘caste‑free’ village,...

27 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

Mumbai to Host Earthshot Prize 2026

Why in News? Mumbai has been selected as the host city for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2026, a global environmental awards programme founded by...

25 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

Vasai Cathedral Wins UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award

Why in News? The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral in Papdy, Vasai (Maharashtra), has been conferred with the Award of Merit at the 2025 UNESCO...

24 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

Bela Gram: India’s First Net-Zero Panchayat

Why in News? Bela Gram Panchayat from Bhandara district, Maharashtra — recognised as India’s first net-zero Panchayat — was...

21 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

Maharashtra Revokes 5% Reservation for Muslims

Why in News? The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, revoked a decade-old 5% reservation for socially and...

19 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

IIT Bombay and Columbia University to Establish Centre of AI

Why in News?  The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

19 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

India Gets Its First ‘Musical Path’

Why in News? India has unveiled its first-ever ‘musical path’ on the Mumbai Coastal Road, where vehicles driving at a prescribed speed...

14 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo at NSE Mumbai

Why in News? The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) is hosting its flagship 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo...

05 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

B R Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre in Maharashtra

Why in News?  The Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre (BBATRC) was inaugurated in Navi Mumbai,...

04 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra’s First Woman Deputy Chief Minister

Why in News?  Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 31 January 2026, becoming...

03 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

Meghalaya to Host First State‑Led Spice Festival in Mumbai

Why in News?  The Government of Meghalaya organized its first‑ever Meghalaya Spice Festival in Mumbai to...

02 Feb 2026 Maharashtra

SIAT 2026 Inaugurated in Pune

Why in News?  Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy, inaugurated the Symposium on International Automotive Technology...

29 Jan 2026 Maharashtra

Western Region State Water Secretaries Conference in Pune

Why in News?  The Western Region State Water Secretaries Conference was held in Pune, Maharashtra, in January...

23 Jan 2026 Maharashtra

Bembla Irrigation Project under PMKSY in Maharashtra

Why in News?  The Bembla Irrigation Project, located in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, is a major multipurpose irrigation...

22 Jan 2026 Maharashtra

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Ammunition Facility in Nagpur

Why in News?  Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Medium Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing...

21 Jan 2026 Maharashtra

Vidarbha Clinches Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy

Why in News?  Vidarbha cricket team won their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26.  Key Points  Final Match...

20 Jan 2026 Maharashtra

PM-SETU Industry Workshop in Pune

Why in News?  The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised a major industry consultation workshop...

19 Jan 2026 Maharashtra

Maharashtra Tops NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index

Why in News?  Maharashtra secured the first position among large states in NITI Aayog’s 4th Export Preparedness Index...

17 Jan 2026 Maharashtra