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Mumbai's T2 terminal to start flight operations from Feb 12

Mumbai's T2 terminal to start flight operations from Feb 12

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Mumbai Airport said it is all geared up to commence international flight operations from the recently inaugurated T2 (Terminal 2) at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport from Wednesday.

WATCH Ranveer, Rana, Pawan On OTT

WATCH Ranveer, Rana, Pawan On OTT

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

From Shabana Azmi in a video game inspired series to Ranveer Singh's miraculous transformation into Kapil Dev, OTT is loaded with goodies this week.

Won't let go even 1 inch: Karnataka CM on border dispute with Maha

Won't let go even 1 inch: Karnataka CM on border dispute with Maha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Karnataka legislative assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the recent defacing of Shivaji Maharaj and Sangolli Rayanna's statues and burning of Kannada flag, and said such incidents will be considered as an act of sedition and strict action will be taken against those involved under 'Goonda Act.'

How are you celebrating India's 69th Independence Day?

How are you celebrating India's 69th Independence Day?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Share your Independence Day photographs with us on ZaraBol

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Reader Prashanth Raghavendra has sent us a photograph.

MVA allies to meet to discuss upcoming RS polls

MVA allies to meet to discuss upcoming RS polls

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly constitutes the electoral college Rajya Sabha elections, scheduled on June 10, and a candidate needs 42 votes to win a seat.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The statue is located at the busy roundabout between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and National Gallery of Modern Art in south Mumbai.

Fire at building in Mumbai's CST station

Fire at building in Mumbai's CST station

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

A fire broke out in a building at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station in Mumbai on Friday evening but no casualty has been reported so far, fire officials said.

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 58-lakh mark

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 58-lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection was recorded at 1.59 per cent.

Spotted: John Abraham in Mumbai

Spotted: John Abraham in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Reader Priyanka Luthra has sent us this photograph of the star.

Covid spike, terror threat: Mumbaikars urged to stay indoors

Covid spike, terror threat: Mumbaikars urged to stay indoors

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police, who are on toes in view of the intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by Khalistani elements, on Friday appealed to citizens to remain indoors and avoid New Year parties.

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As per the new COVID-19 restrictions, prohibition has been placed on New Year's celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs from December 30 to January 7.

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Californian city celebrates Shivaji's birthday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A group of people, mainly from the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh's Bay Area chapter, celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti (the birthday of Shivaji) at the Guadalupe River Park in San Jose, California, on March 19.

Pawar launches counter attack after Modi diatribe

Pawar launches counter attack after Modi diatribe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Monday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the latter targeted him during poll rallies in Maharashtra.

Spotted: Anil Kapoor at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Anil Kapoor at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Reader Nirmal Kumar has sent us a photograph.

Sharad Pawar reacts: Raj Thackeray dancing to BJP's tunes

Sharad Pawar reacts: Raj Thackeray dancing to BJP's tunes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Pawar alleged that attempts are being made to disturb the social unity in Maharashtra and communal ideology is being promoted in the state.

Severe cyclonic storm will impact Mumbai, says IMD

Severe cyclonic storm will impact Mumbai, says IMD

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The depression will intensify into a deep depression --- the third and fourth stage of any cyclone formation --- by this evening. It will intensify into a cyclonic storm by June 2, the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said.

PIX: Saif-Kareena take Taimur on his first foreign trip!

PIX: Saif-Kareena take Taimur on his first foreign trip!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Take a look at pictures from the Mumbai airport.

Never used Shivaji, Indira's name for political gain: Sena

Never used Shivaji, Indira's name for political gain: Sena

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The leading constituent in Maharashtra's ruling coalition said it had always respected Indira Gandhi, who it said, had a towering and strong personality. Whenever there were attempts to malign her image, the Shiv Sena acted as a shield. She was a powerful leader who split Pakistan and avenged Partition, the Marathi daily said.

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

With the Maharashtra government on Thursday amending its air travel rules in view of global concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cancelled its previous guidelines issued to the city airport authorities and asked them to follow the revised ones as issued by the state.

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'The caller is a truck driver from Marathwada region of Maharashtra. We have learnt that he has a habit of drinking. He has been detained along with one more person and the process to register an offence is currently on,' Mumbai police said.

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, a giant Trimurti made of margarine (butter), has been built at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Kolhe, facing criticism from a senior party colleague and also political opponents over the role, clarified that he does not support the ideology of Godse.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rahul Gandhi omits mention of Savarkar in Maharashtra rally, targets BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading fear, hatred and violence and said the country can not progress under these circumstances as he asked the government to be compassionate in handling farmers' problems to prevent suicides.

Spotted: Raima Sen at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Raima Sen at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Reader Lokendra Singh has sent us this photograph of the star.

Salaam, CST!

Salaam, CST!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com pays tribute to one of Mumbai's unforgettable landmarks.

Need to remove 50% cap to facilitate quota to Marathas: Ajit Pawar

Need to remove 50% cap to facilitate quota to Marathas: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Maratha community should get reservation, but it should be done without disturbing the existing quota of other communities, the senior Nationalist Congress Party leader said.

Neither my policy, nor my flag has changed: Raj Thackeray

Neither my policy, nor my flag has changed: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

He said his party had sent a letter to the state election commission about the new flag and that it was one of the many flags registered three to four years ago.

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

PHOTOS: Mumbai pays homage to 26/11 martyrs on 11th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Among those who remembered the slain bravehearts, who fell to bullets of Pakistani terrorists while repulsing the deadly attack on this day 11 years ago, were their kin, politicians, government officials, sports persons and common citizens.

Spotted: Imran Khan at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Imran Khan at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Reader Krishna Chaitanya has sent us this photograph with the star.

Serum Institute fire caused by short circuit: Ajit Pawar

Serum Institute fire caused by short circuit: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Five labourers had died in the fire that broke out in a five-storey building in the SII's Manjari premises in Pune on January 21.

Structural auditor held for Mumbai foot overbridge collapse

Structural auditor held for Mumbai foot overbridge collapse

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Neerajkumar Desai's firm had reportedly carried out the structural audit of the bridge and declared it safe for use despite some corrosion in the structure, police said.

IIFA 2017: Taapsee, Saif return to Mumbai

IIFA 2017: Taapsee, Saif return to Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

After attending the star-studded IIFA awards in New York and enjoying the sights of the city, Bollywood's stars returned to Mumbai on Tuesday.

Priyanka, Farhan: Back from Malaysia

Priyanka, Farhan: Back from Malaysia

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

In the audio clip, he is heard directing the attack on Chabad House during Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.

The Race To Be Called Visionary

The Race To Be Called Visionary

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Unfortunately, in India, infrastructure projects are lost in a miasma of political and personal vanity, observes Shyam G Menon.

PHOTOS: Vidya Balan, Boman Irani head to IIFA

PHOTOS: Vidya Balan, Boman Irani head to IIFA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The awards ceremony will take place in Macau this year, and Bollywood is making a beeline for the Chinese destination.