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Sena slams BJP for watering down prime-time rule

Sena slams BJP for watering down prime-time rule

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Sena slammed the cultural affairs minister Vinod Tawde for redefining the 'prime-time' for screening of Marathi films in multiplexes.

Should Bal Thackeray be declared a 'national hero'?

Should Bal Thackeray be declared a 'national hero'?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant has demanded that party supremo Bal Thackeray should be accorded the status of a 'national hero'.

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule tried to placate the protesters outside the house, saying she was ready to talk to them but she must ensure first that her parents who were inside were safe.

Installation of freedom fighter's statue in K'taka village sparks row

Installation of freedom fighter's statue in K'taka village sparks row

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A section of others raised objections as the news spread, leading to tension in the area. Those objecting, largely Marathi speaking, are opposed to the location where they want to install a statue of Maratha ruler Shivaji, after whom the circle is named.

BJP MP: 'Raj Thackeray has become a Hindu for selfish interest'

BJP MP: 'Raj Thackeray has become a Hindu for selfish interest'

Rediff.com10 May 2022

'Raj Thackeray's political outfit will soon fold up in Maharashtra.'

History will judge your silence: Kangana to Sonia

History will judge your silence: Kangana to Sonia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

"Dear respected honourable @NCIndia president Sonia Gandhi ji being a woman arn't you anguished by the treatment I am given by your government in Maharashtra? Can you not request your Government to uphold the principles of the Constitution given to us by Dr Ambedkar?" the actor posted on Twitter.

Sena launches 'vada, misal' protest against Shobhaa De

Sena launches 'vada, misal' protest against Shobhaa De

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Shobhaa De's remarks are an insult to Maharashtra, Marathi language and culture, said Sena's Sanjay Raut.

Thackeray makes an honest confession

Thackeray makes an honest confession

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

You won't take away anything from Thackeray when you leave the theatre, says Hemant Waje, reviewing the Marathi version of the biopic.

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The ad is one more illustration of the way Maharashtra's new Shinde-Fadnavis government has been milking the Ganpati festival, with CM Eknath Shinde visiting Ganpati Mandals all day these last 10 days.

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The MNS chief unveiled his party's new flag which is completely saffron and bears King Shivaji's royal seal. He also questioned how many of the Muslims taking part in the protests were Indian.

Tomorrow Shinde may claim PM's post: Uddhav

Tomorrow Shinde may claim PM's post: Uddhav

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Thackeray claimed when the Shiv Sena was with the BJP, he (Shinde) would say the BJP is harming the Sena.

Owaisi's MP suggests alliance with Sena-led MVA

Owaisi's MP suggests alliance with Sena-led MVA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Suggesting an alliance with ruling Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress in Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP Imtiaz Jaleel has said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) can become a 'comfortable car' from the three-wheeled autorickshaw which can prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party from coming to power.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Rohit Shetty returns with the 13th season of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, and the contestant line-up seems quite interesting.

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Dr Lagoo, who was a trained ENT surgeon, played important role in the growth of theatre movement in Maharashtra in post-Independence era.

Uddhav meets Sharad Pawar, Sena says Maha govt strong

Uddhav meets Sharad Pawar, Sena says Maha govt strong

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The meeting between Thackeray and Pawar took place after the NCP chief met state governor B S Koshyari on Monday morning

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The sanction of Rs 8 lakh from Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund for a dance troupe's visit to Thailand has sparked a row with the opposition questioning the BJP-led government's "priorities" at a time when the state is reeling under severe drought.

Posters calling Ajit Pawar 'future CM' put up in Pune

Posters calling Ajit Pawar 'future CM' put up in Pune

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The poster came up on the eve of swearing-in of Sena president and the Aghadi nominee Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai.

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The party in its mouthpiece also said the Maharashtra government should file a defamation case against those who were part of the conspiracy.

Had it not been for dadagiri, you would be in Pak in a burqa: Sena attacks De

Had it not been for dadagiri, you would be in Pak in a burqa: Sena attacks De

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Shiv Sena attacked Shobhaa De, saying had Bal Thackeray not done 'dadagiri' to preserve Marathi culture, her forefathers would "have been born in Pakistan" and she would have "attended Page-3 parties in a burqa".

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of orchestrating violence in Maharashtra's Aurangabad, where a mob attacked police personnel, and alleged that it was aimed at disturbing the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) upcoming rally in the city.

'Mumbai Rises to Save Democracy'

'Mumbai Rises to Save Democracy'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

'The State has played with their lives. Arsenal proved the machines were hacked and false evidence implanted with false files and letters.'

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

'India Must Read Gail Omvedt's Writings'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'After Ambedkar, Dr Gail was the only writer who wrote critically on caste issues.'

Back in TV studio after release from jail, Arnab dares Uddhav

Back in TV studio after release from jail, Arnab dares Uddhav

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Goswami also singled out Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh for his 'illegal' arrest on November 4 in a 2018 suicide abetment case.

'Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is raging for a fight'

'Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is raging for a fight'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'The impression that Uddhav saheb is naram (soft or not-so-aggressive), anukool (congenial), manmilau (amiable) is true.' 'But he is Balasaheb's son. So, aggression comes naturally to him.'

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

On the parade ground are sons of jawans, farmers, LIC agents, daily wage farm labourers, shopkeepers... all living their moment of triumph; their faces bright with the possibilities that lie ahead.

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

She wrote this in reply to an article about the proceedings of Bombay high court during the hearing of the stay order plea by the actor's lawyer against the demolition drive of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at her property.

Crisis forgotten as Maha govt issues orders worth crores over 4 days

Crisis forgotten as Maha govt issues orders worth crores over 4 days

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Even as the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation is currently facing a survival crisis due to a rebellion by Sena minister Eknath Shinde, the departments -- mostly controlled by ruling allies Nationalist Congress Party and Congress -- have issued government orders for the release of funds for various development-related works worth thousands of crores in the last four days.

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

'Everything is burnt to ashes'

'Everything is burnt to ashes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'And there is nothing much we can do.'

Uddhav's right hand man Sanjay Raut walks out of jail

Uddhav's right hand man Sanjay Raut walks out of jail

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)'s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut walked out of Mumbai's Arthur Road jail on Wednesday evening, hours after a special court granted him bail in a money laundering case.

Sena editorial backs girl with 'Free Kashmir' poster

Sena editorial backs girl with 'Free Kashmir' poster

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Mehek Prabhu, a woman from Mumbai, displayed a ' Free Kashmir' placard at Gateway of India during protests against JNU attacks, after which the BJP cirtiicsed the Shiv Sena-led govt for 'tolerating anti-national activities'.

Row kicked up after author Nayantara Sahgal dropped from literary meet

Row kicked up after author Nayantara Sahgal dropped from literary meet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Raj Thackeray issued a statement on Monday, admitting that one of his local party workers had opposed Sahgal's presence at the literary meet.

Will think of apology if Kangana says sorry: Raut

Will think of apology if Kangana says sorry: Raut

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Raut told reporters that 'anybody who lives and works here and speaks ill of Mumbai, Maharashtra and Marathi people, I would say (to them to) apologise first, then I will consider apologising'.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

BJP MLA, Mumbai mayor spar over cyclone preparedness

BJP MLA, Mumbai mayor spar over cyclone preparedness

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ashish Shelar said he was shocked to note the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) disaster management cell for cyclone Nisarga will start functioning on Tuesday while the windstorm is only some hours away from hitting the state's coast.

Journey amusing before goal: Raut's pic with Uddhav

Journey amusing before goal: Raut's pic with Uddhav

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Amid standoff with ally its ally -- the Bharatiya Janata Party -- over formation of the next government in Maharashtra, Raut is scheduled to meet with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday evening.

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

'They know they have lost, so such desperate tactics'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'Please do not threaten us with street violence.' 'Do you have some humanity left in you?'

Raut backtracks on 'compounders better than docs'

Raut backtracks on 'compounders better than docs'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

I have not insulted anybody, and I especially cannot insult the doctors, Raut said.

Take a leaf out of the Tamil Conference, urges Raj

Take a leaf out of the Tamil Conference, urges Raj

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Impressed by the Tamil Conference held recently, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday lamented that such efforts were not being made in Maharashtra for Marathi language.

Return and talk to me, Uddhav tells rebel MLAs

Return and talk to me, Uddhav tells rebel MLAs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Thackeray's statement comes in the backdrop of rebel group leader Eknath Shinde daring the party to disclose the names of some of the MLAs camping in Guwahati who were reportedly in touch with the party leadership.