Maharashtra's legislature has passed a bill to revive Section 79A of the MHADA Act, aiming to expedite the redevelopment of thousands of old and unsafe buildings in Mumbai by clarifying the authority for issuing notices under the provision.

The Maharashtra Legislature has cleared the Freedom of Religion Bill, which, upon the Governor's assent, will make Maharashtra the 13th Indian state with legislation against forced conversions.

Security beefed up during the ongoing budget session of Maharashtra Assembly