Maharashtra Daily Current Affairs: 16/08/2026

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Here are the key government and administrative updates from Maharashtra compiled today:

• Maharashtra ministers to lose newspaper perks: Cost-cutting or misplaced priorities?: Maharashtra ministers to lose newspaper perks: Cost-cutting or misplaced priorities?  theweek.in Source
• Fadnavis orders no parole for sexual offenders: Seeks death penalty; outrage continues over Pune Nasrapur r...: Fadnavis orders no parole for sexual offenders: Seeks death penalty; outrage continues over Pune Nasrapur r...  Bhaskar English Source
• Maharashtra approves Government College of Horticulture at Katol; 120 seats, 51 regular posts: Maharashtra approves Government College of Horticulture at Katol; 120 seats, 51 regular posts  Careers360 Source
• Maharashtra Cabinet Clears PPP Policy Concessions To Accelerate MSRTC Land Redevelopment Across 213 Sites: Maharashtra Cabinet Clears PPP Policy Concessions To Accelerate MSRTC Land Redevelopment Across 213 Sites  Swarajya Source
• Maharashtra set for cabinet reshuffle as non-performing, controversial ministers face axe: Maharashtra set for cabinet reshuffle as non-performing, controversial ministers face axe  The New Indian Express Source
• After years of protests, Maharashtra to absorb 15,010 NHM contractual staff | Hindustan Times: After years of protests, Maharashtra to absorb 15,010 NHM contractual staff | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times Source
• Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Rs 3.1035 bn Nagpur Metro Extension: Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Rs 3.1035 bn Nagpur Metro Extension  Construction World Source
• Proposed repeal of 1956 Hazur Sahib law: Dhillon hails Maha govt’s decision to consult Sikh bodies | Hindustan Times: Proposed repeal of 1956 Hazur Sahib law: Dhillon hails Maha govt’s decision to consult Sikh bodies | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times Source
• Sikh bodies oppose Maharashtra govt's move to replace Hazur Sahib Act: Sikh bodies oppose Maharashtra govt's move to replace Hazur Sahib Act  The New Indian Express Source
• Row over repealing of Sri Hazur Sahib Act: Now, SAD condemns the Maharashtra Govt decision: Row over repealing of Sri Hazur Sahib Act: Now, SAD condemns the Maharashtra Govt decision  The Tribune Source

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Daily updates compiled from official government communications and press releases for 16/08/2026.
• Focus remains on policy execution, administrative approvals, and state developments.

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