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Plot thickens: Maha minister, BJP spar on Metro car shed land

Plot thickens: Maha minister, BJP spar on Metro car shed land

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

State minister Nawab Malik said the Centre has written to the Maharashtra chief secretary, saying the proposed Metro-3 car shed land in suburban Kanjurmarg belongs to it, as he accused the opposition BJP of conspiring to stall the project through the Union government.

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

SP MLC resignations give Yogi and Co a lucky break

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The BJP is seeking backdoor entry for Yogi and four of his ministers to the state legislature.

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Raj Thackeray provides free entertainment: Congress, NCP

Raj Thackeray provides free entertainment: Congress, NCP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The Congress-Nationalist Conference Party on Wednesday hit out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray over the latter's controversial speech at Kolhapur, saying he provides "free entertainment" and should consider taking up mimicry. Reacting to Raj's statement on Tuesday night that people should "cut off the hands" of migrants from other states if they indulge in crime in Maharashtra, NCP spokesman Nawab Malik said Raj was misleading the youth.

Sharad Pawar won't contest Lok Sabha elections: NCP

Sharad Pawar won't contest Lok Sabha elections: NCP

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday said that Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has no prime ministerial ambitions and won't contest the next Lok Sabha elections.

After SC quashes Maratha quota, Uddhav puts ball in Centre's court

After SC quashes Maratha quota, Uddhav puts ball in Centre's court

Rediff.com5 May 2021

In a statement after the apex court verdict, Thackeray said, "With folded hands, we request the prime minister and the president to take an immediate decision on Maratha quota."

Thane building collapse: NCP suspends local corporator

Thane building collapse: NCP suspends local corporator

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Nationalist Congress Party on Sunday suspended its corporator from Mumbra, Hira Patil, who has been arrested following the building collapse in neighbouring Thane district which left 74 dead.

My father gave India confidence on cricket field: Saif

My father gave India confidence on cricket field: Saif

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

In a tribute to his late father, Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan says that with his flamboyant leadership style, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi gave India the much needed confidence on the cricket field.

Pakistan sacks Baluchistan government

Pakistan sacks Baluchistan government

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

After major protests in Quetta over Thursday's targeted attacks on the Hazara Shia community, the Pakistan government was forced to impose Governor's Rule in Baluchistan. Tahir Ali reports

Now, UP sports minister says Lord Hanuman was a sportsperson

Now, UP sports minister says Lord Hanuman was a sportsperson

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

"Hanumanji was a devta, a god and I consider him as god and I worship him.. I am a sportsman and all sportsmen worship power... Humunanji was a symbol of power and strength... He also used to do wrestling and was a sportsman... all wrestlers worship him," Chauhan said in Amroha on Sunday.

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Police cracks Nizam's Museum theft case, arrests 2 history-sheeters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

A gold tiffin box inlaid with diamonds, a cup studded with rubies, diamonds and emeralds, a saucer and a spoon, belonging to the 7th Nizam Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, were recovered from the accused.

PIX: Inside Karan Johar's birthday party!

PIX: Inside Karan Johar's birthday party!

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The talented filmmaker turned 44 on May 25!

Ramzan recipes: Scrumptious dishes by India's first MasterChef

Ramzan recipes: Scrumptious dishes by India's first MasterChef

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

What are you feasting on this Ramzan? Pankaj Bhadouria shares with us some lip smacking recipes.

Either Uddhav or Raj has to let go of ideology: NCP

Either Uddhav or Raj has to let go of ideology: NCP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Commenting on Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray's purported extension of an olive branch to Maharashtra chief Raj Thackeray, the Nationalist Congress Party said if the estranged Thackeray cousins wanted to team up, one of them would have to shed his ideology.

Rachita, Rama get married in Tere Sheher Mein

Rachita, Rama get married in Tere Sheher Mein

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Snapshots from the onscreen nuptials.

I feel 100 per cent and am looking forward to the IPL: Sehwag

I feel 100 per cent and am looking forward to the IPL: Sehwag

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

With just four days to go for the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League, Delhi Daredevils opener Virender Sehwag is all set for the battle ahead.

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is surely having a ball on social media. His tweets and comments on other social networking sites have been widely followed and liked by fans from the country. The former India opener was recently in the spotlight for his Twitter banter with Piers Morgan with Indian fans targeting the British journalist for his insensitive remarks.

IIFA 2017: Alia, Salman, Katrina 'rock' the green carpet

IIFA 2017: Alia, Salman, Katrina 'rock' the green carpet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Bollywood's magic spreads at NYC!

Did Sena, NCP approach Cong in 2014 for alliance?

Did Sena, NCP approach Cong in 2014 for alliance?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Prithviraj Chavan's statement has created another controversy for the ruling alliance in Maharashtra.

Maha govt sets up panel to probe killing of tigress Avni

Maha govt sets up panel to probe killing of tigress Avni

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

An official statement issued by the forest department stated that the committee has been formed on directions of Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar to conduct an 'in-depth' inquiry into the death of the tigress.

'Some more NCP MLAs are in touch with us'

'Some more NCP MLAs are in touch with us'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'We will comfortably sail through this sea of fire.'

Saif, Shah Rukh, Hrithik, Salman: THEN and NOW!

Saif, Shah Rukh, Hrithik, Salman: THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Much has changed over the years, between these stars making their dream debuts and taking over as superstars of today.

Dravid, Sharmila launch book on late MAK Pataudi

Dravid, Sharmila launch book on late MAK Pataudi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Rahul Dravid and Sharmila Tagore, wife of the late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, has launched a book on the former India captain titled 'Pataudi: Nawab of Cricket', at the Jaipur Literature Festival in Jaipur.

NCP threatens stir over subsidised LPG cylinder issue

NCP threatens stir over subsidised LPG cylinder issue

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The Nationalist Congress Party, a partner in state's ruling coalition, on Thursday threatened to launch an agitation if the government failed to take decision within a week on providing three additional subsidised LPG cylinders.

Mumbai: 3-yr-old boy falls into storm water drain

Mumbai: 3-yr-old boy falls into storm water drain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A search and rescue operation was immediately launched. However, the rescue team has not been able to find the boy so far.

Cong, NCP, Sena meet together for 1st time to discuss CMP

Cong, NCP, Sena meet together for 1st time to discuss CMP

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Unlike the frenzy and buzz in political circles during the last few days, the meetings on Thursday were held in a discreet manner.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

'Stable govt possible only with Sena CM': NCP

'Stable govt possible only with Sena CM': NCP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'NCP wants the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress to come together and provide a stable government.'

Responsibility of 'all of us' to give alternative: NCP

Responsibility of 'all of us' to give alternative: NCP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Malik told reporters in Mumbai that there is a need to reach a consensus on 'certain big issues' while working out a common minimum programme.

Kasganj: 1 more accused nabbed in Chandan Gupta murder case

Kasganj: 1 more accused nabbed in Chandan Gupta murder case

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Gupta was killed in communal violence that broke out in Kasganj on the Republic Day. He died of gunshot wounds. The killing led to a spiral of violence in the western UP town. At least three shops, two buses and a car were torched in the violence.

NCP won't oppose statehood for Vidarbha: Sharad Pawar

NCP won't oppose statehood for Vidarbha: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar has announced that his party will not oppose statehood for Vidarbha. "We will not come in the way of a decision on Vidarbha," Pawar had said.

The most successful Test captains of all-time

The most successful Test captains of all-time

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

As Graeme Smith sets out to become the first player to lead his side in 100 Test matches, Rajneesh Gupta figures out the most successful captains of all-time.

In Pics: Inside the GQ Men of the Year Awards

In Pics: Inside the GQ Men of the Year Awards

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

All the best looks from the GQ Men of the Year Awards.

Inmates run radio stations in Telangana prisons

Inmates run radio stations in Telangana prisons

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Inmates operate the FM radio stations, make announcements on the jail's time table, play patriotic, devotional and folk songs and music for fellow prisoners.

White Paper on irrigation not an enquiry report: NCP

White Paper on irrigation not an enquiry report: NCP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday said that the White Paper on irrigation projects in Maharashtra was not an enquiry report but a compilation of the status of various projects in the state. NCP spokesman Nawab Malik said there was no probe going on in the irrigation department and hence there was no question of a clean chit being given to former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar.

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Be ready with your awwwws!

R R Patil didn't order arrest of girls over FB post: NCP

R R Patil didn't order arrest of girls over FB post: NCP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday came to the defence of Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil, saying that he could not be blamed for the arrest of two girls by the Palghar police over a Facebook comment.

Rusty Sehwag rattled by net bowlers at Delhi training

Rusty Sehwag rattled by net bowlers at Delhi training

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Virender Sehwag's looked pretty rusty during his first session at the Delhi Ranji team's nets, where seasoned pros like Ashish Nehra and Ishant Sharma, and other net bowlers, troubled him with pace and bounce.

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'It's heartening that the Maharashtra Verdict came on the #ConstitutionDay, a Tribute to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar'

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

A judicial magistrate has issued the arrest warrants of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.