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Shinde Sena leaders anxious over possible seat deal with BJP, NCP

Shinde Sena leaders anxious over possible seat deal with BJP, NCP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

There is a growing unease among Lok Sabha ticket aspirants in the Shiv Sena amid its decision to drop three sitting MPs and the ongoing seat-sharing talks between the Mahayuti partners, party sources said.

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Many low-lying areas in West Bengal's sub-Himalayan region were reeling from a flood-like situation while major rivers in Bihar were flowing above the danger level at several places as unabated heavy rain lashed the country's eastern parts on Sunday.

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'Usually the average rainfall per day is around 8 mm and India is receiving 10 to 11 mm per day since the last one week.' 'July seems to be very good for the entire country.'

Ranji: Thakur relieved after helping Mumbai fightback in semis

Ranji: Thakur relieved after helping Mumbai fightback in semis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Mumbai star said that the top-order has been weak but it has received more than enough compensation from the lower order in the team's collective aim to capture record-extending 42nd Ranji title.

Major row erupts in Bengal over 'assault' on sadhus

Major row erupts in Bengal over 'assault' on sadhus

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

A purported video of three monks being attacked by a mob in West Bengal's Purulia over suspicion that they were 'kidnappers in disguise' has triggered a political row, with opposition Bharatiya Janata Party alleging collapse of law and order in the state.

Palghar lynching case: SC asks Maha govt to file status report

Palghar lynching case: SC asks Maha govt to file status report

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said media reports suggest that chargesheets filed in the case comprises of more than 10,000 pages.

Palghar MP violates rules, travels in ladies' railway bogie

Palghar MP violates rules, travels in ladies' railway bogie

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Palghar Member of Parliament Baliram Jadhav who proudly claimed that the Dahanu-Churchgate suburban local services is his achievement, promptly ended up violating two rules immediately after the Union Railway Minister and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan inaugurated the service on Tuesday.

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had a history of rash driving

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had a history of rash driving

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The police in Palghar district of Maharashtra, who are investigating the Mistry car accident case, have found this during their investigation.

Palghar lynching: SC asks Maha police to put 2nd chargesheet on record

Palghar lynching: SC asks Maha police to put 2nd chargesheet on record

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Maharashtra Police to place on record the second supplementary charge sheet filed in the case related to alleged lynching of three people, including two seers, in Palghar district in April last year.

Union minister questions Shankaracharyas' contribution to Hindus

Union minister questions Shankaracharyas' contribution to Hindus

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

'Shankaracharyas look at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP through a political prism. This temple is not built on politics but on religion. Ram is our God'

Chargesheet filed in Tunisha Sharma suicide case

Chargesheet filed in Tunisha Sharma suicide case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Valiv police filed the chargesheet, the local police official said without disclosing much details.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The probe committee comprises principal chief security commissioners of the Western Railway and the Central Railway, principal chief commercial manager of the North Western Railway, principal chief medical director of the North Central Railway and principal chief personnel officer of the West Central Railway.

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray securing a substantial portion with 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar 10 seats.

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Surprise Journey In The Mahindra XUV400

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

From Mumbai to Silvassa in Daman, and back.

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The gritty fighter from Palghar soldiered on.

Aaftab and Shraddha fought over cost of shifting to Delhi, says police

Aaftab and Shraddha fought over cost of shifting to Delhi, says police

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Aaftab Poonawala, the accused in the case of brutal murder of his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar in May this year, shifted the belongings from his flat in Maharashtra's Palghar district to Delhi in 37 boxes in June and paid Rs 20,000 for it, a police official said on Monday.

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger of the B2 bogie of the Jaipur-Mumbai train to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car, which is two coaches away, where he shot him dead, a GRP official said on Tuesday citing the investigation.

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The driver of the car in which Cyrus Mistry was travelling lost control due to overspeeding and rammed into the divider, said Palghar Police sources on Sunday.

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, arrested on charges of gunning down his senior officer and three passengers on a moving train last week, has now been booked for promoting enmity between groups, while a court in Mumbai on Monday extended his police custody till August 11.

Fadnavis orders probe into accident that killed Cyrus Mistry

Fadnavis orders probe into accident that killed Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he has asked the state police to conduct a detailed investigation into the accident in which former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was killed.

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Liquid and powder raw materials worth Rs 2.73 lakh, chemicals worth Rs 2.59 lakh, besides vehicles, two country-made pistols, four magazines, and 14 cartridges were seized from seven accused, he said.

Tunisha Sharma suicide case: Sheezan Khan gets bail

Tunisha Sharma suicide case: Sheezan Khan gets bail

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A court at Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday granted bail to television actor Sheezan Khan, arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of co-actor Tunisha Sharma last year.

Ranji Final: Thakur backs Rahane, Iyer, but pulls up other batters

Ranji Final: Thakur backs Rahane, Iyer, but pulls up other batters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer might have failed to snap their lean run, but Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday placed trust in them to return to run-making ways and exhorted for backing the senior batters during their struggle period.

Tunisha death: Sheezan Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody

Tunisha death: Sheezan Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The 27-year-old actor was arrested by Valiv Police in Palghar district on December 26 for allegedly abetting Sharma's suicide.

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Dr Anahita had only worn the shoulder harness from the back and had not adjusted the lap belt, police said.

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

Truck drivers call off strike in Nashik after assurances

Truck drivers call off strike in Nashik after assurances

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Truck drivers protesting against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run road accidents, called off their strike in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday after the local authorities assured to look into their demands.

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Seeking his custody, the police told the court that the mental health condition of the accused constable was yet to be conducted and that he was not cooperating with them.

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday posted a four-year-old video of its leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing that he will return to helm the state, prompting speculation in political circles.

He doesn't remember anything: Killer RPF cop's lawyer

He doesn't remember anything: Killer RPF cop's lawyer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The personnel accompanying Chaudhary have said his behaviour is "very unusual and he is in deep shock" and that he just eats "occasionally", the lawyer claimed.

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Tunisha's boyfriend's chats with 'secret friend' found

Tunisha's boyfriend's chats with 'secret friend' found

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The police said they have seized three mobile phones, including two iPhones, over the course of its ongoing probe in the case.

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train, appears to have harboured "anger and grudge" towards a particular community and showed no remorse for the crime committed, the police said in its response to his bail.

Cyrus Mistry's car was driven at 180-190 kmph: Police

Cyrus Mistry's car was driven at 180-190 kmph: Police

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The police team probing the crash are examining the CCTV footage for further leads, the official said.

Mistry accident: Injured Pandoles shifted to Mumbai from Vapi hospital

Mistry accident: Injured Pandoles shifted to Mumbai from Vapi hospital

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Dr Anahita Pandole and her husband Darius, who injured in the car accident that killed former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry, were on Monday shifted by road to Mumbai from a hospital in neighbouring Vapi town of Gujarat, an official said.

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

Girl infected with Zika virus in district adjoining Mumbai

Girl infected with Zika virus in district adjoining Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

A seven-year-old girl has been found infected with Zika virus in Palghar district of Maharashtra, the state health department said on Wednesday.