Amid escalating debate over the mandatory use of the Marathi language in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised that while pride in one's mother tongue is essential, the ...

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) decided not to strictly enforce its decision to make Marathi mandatory for autorickshaw and taxi drivers. It has instead opted to launch a ...

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday said it will defer enforcing its decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers. On April 14, the state government made it mandatory for ...

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Transport Department will begin a statewide inspection and awareness drive from May 1 to promote basic Marathi among auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, while also tightening ...

MUMBAI: Amid an uproar among auto and taxi unions, and political leaders, over the government’s move to test the proficiency of Marathi among all drivers of public transports beginning May 1, ...

Sarnaik said demands of autorickshaw and taxi unions to give non-Marathi drivers a fixed time to learn the language were reasonable and are being considered, he said. The minister's comments have come ...

As Maharashtra moves to enforce basic Marathi proficiency for auto and taxi drivers from May 1, interest in learning the language has surged. Platforms like YouTube channels and apps such as Ling and ...

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that auto and taxi unions requested more time to learn Marathi, seeking to avoid license cancellations for those failing to use the language by May ...

MUMBAI: A major tussle broke out on Friday between Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers over the Maharashtra government’s decision to make speaking Marathi ...

Pune: State govt is planning to offer basic Marathi training to autorickshaw and cab drivers who do not speak the language, following its decision to make knowing Marathi mandatory or face possible ...

Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 anticipated grand finale ended with Tanvi Kolte lifting the trophy. Following weeks of intrigues, alliances, enmities and emotionally charged situations, the competition for ...