A state-appointed panel has submitted its report on the proposed farm loan waiver to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, bringing the scheme closer to rollout. The plan includes up to Rs 2 lakh relief for defaulters and incentives for regular payers, though concerns remain over its fiscal impact

The state has cleared projects worth Rs 18,130.55 crore for Mumbai Metro Line 5A, covering both Phase 1 and Phase 2. The proposed corridor will span 34.21 km and include 19 stations, connecting key urban centres across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region