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Shinde claims rebel MLAs security removed, MVA refutes charge

Shinde claims rebel MLAs security removed, MVA refutes charge

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil has refused Shinde's allegations.

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

How This 'Rebel' Sena MLA Escaped

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'Had it not been for his presence of mind, he would have been in Guwahati now.'

Coach Lad reveals the secrets of Shardul's success

Coach Lad reveals the secrets of Shardul's success

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

His childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, says he never really had to do anything special to mould the driven all-rounder except for "working on his mental strength".

Sebi asks Indiabulls to take a few corrective measures

Sebi asks Indiabulls to take a few corrective measures

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in its investigation against Indiabulls Housing Finance has found the mortgage financier non-compliant with regards to unavailability of certain information on its website as well as its internal policy. Thereby, it has directed the company to take corrective measures and inform the stock exchanges in a months' time. Several public interest litigations (PILs) and FIRs were filed against Indiabulls Housing Finance back in 2019, alleging irregularities, siphoning of funds, and other violations committed by the promoters of the company.

IMD forecasts 'extremely heavy' rainfall in Mumbai, Pune

IMD forecasts 'extremely heavy' rainfall in Mumbai, Pune

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The red alert was issued for the second consecutive day. Rains have been lashing Mumbai and adjoining districts since Tuesday night.

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Some from rebel camp want to return, but forced to stay back: Escaped MLA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Patil said after he cast his vote in Mumbai on June 20 for the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, he was called to Shinde's bungalow in neighbouring Thane.

Uddhav asks administration to be ready for rescue and relief

Uddhav asks administration to be ready for rescue and relief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Thackeray is in constant touch with collectors of districts on the western coast of the state for updates about the impact of Nisarga, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

SC wants FIRs under scrapped Sec 66A of IT Act withdrawn in three weeks

SC wants FIRs under scrapped Sec 66A of IT Act withdrawn in three weeks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Calling a "matter of serious concern" the registration of FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act it had scrapped in 2015, The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the chief secretaries of states concerned to take back the cases within three weeks.

How Shardul wrecked havoc with the ball against PBKS

How Shardul wrecked havoc with the ball against PBKS

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Thakur (4/36), Axar (2/14) and Kuldeep (2/14) shared eight wickets among them while Anrich Nortje got the important wicket of Jonny Bairstow.

RSS chief asks workers to help all without discrimination

RSS chief asks workers to help all without discrimination

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Even if someone did something wrong, do not consider everyone guilty. Some people want to misuse it, the RSS chief said in an apparent reference to incidents involving Tablighi Jamaat members after it centre in Delhi emerged as a major coronavirus hotspot.

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Women are a minuscule minority of those arrested under the IT Act.

FIR in India against Pak navy personnel for fisherman's death

FIR in India against Pak navy personnel for fisherman's death

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Gujarat Police have registered an FIR on charges of murder and attempt to murder against 10 personnel of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) after they fired at an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea off Gujarat coast, killing a crew member and injuring another, an official said on Monday.

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, who on Thursday became the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, once drove an auto-rickshaw to earn a living before rising as a formidable Shiv Sena leader.

'We will be in Mumbai in the next three days'

'We will be in Mumbai in the next three days'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We don't know yet if we are forming the next government with the BJP or not.'

Track Cyclone 'Nisarga' HERE

Track Cyclone 'Nisarga' HERE

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Cyclone 'Nisarga' is very likely to intensify into a 'severe cyclonic storm' over the next 12 hours and cross Maharashtra and South Gujarat coast on Wednesday, an India Meteorological Department official said on Tuesday.

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

Losing To DC Must Hurt Shreyas

Losing To DC Must Hurt Shreyas

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The scenes that unfold before and after an IPL 2022 game often make for interesting viewing.

Uttam's Take: Lynching raises its ugly head again

Uttam's Take: Lynching raises its ugly head again

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the mob lynching that took place in Palghar, Maharashtra, on the night of April 16, 2020.

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Why Deepika's father still drives an auto

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

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Three get death sentence for Palghar murders

Three get death sentence for Palghar murders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Dilip Tiwari and his associates Sunil Yadav and Manoj Paswan were given capital punishment after they were found guilty of committing the multiple murders two years ago.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Notice to Arnab over 'communal remarks'; Republic TV officials summoned

Notice to Arnab over 'communal remarks'; Republic TV officials summoned

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The notice has been sent under section 108 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, asking Goswami to show reasons as to why a bond of good behaviour should not be taken from him, a police official said.

Amid scorching heat, parts of Mumbai, suburbs face power outage

Amid scorching heat, parts of Mumbai, suburbs face power outage

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The power failure comes at a time when the state is reeling under power deficit.

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

'Cyrus was always looking at trying to improve himself'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'He wanted to learn all the time.'

Maharashtra to relax curbs in 25 districts, including Mumbai

Maharashtra to relax curbs in 25 districts, including Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The government is also considering if those who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus can be allowed to travel by local trains in Mumbai, he said.

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The blaze erupted around 11 am in the intensive care unit (ICU), where 20 COVID-19 patients were undergoing treatment.

Former auto driver Eknath Shinde takes Shiv Sena to brink of crisis

Former auto driver Eknath Shinde takes Shiv Sena to brink of crisis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Once an auto-rickshaw driver in Thane city adjoining Mumbai, Shinde (58) quickly emerged as a key Sena leader in the Thane-Palghar region after joining politics and is known for aggressive approach towards issues of public interest.

Freedom of speech, expression not absolute rights: Bombay HC

Freedom of speech, expression not absolute rights: Bombay HC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The court made the observation while refusing to grant interim protection from arrest to a woman booked by the Mumbai and Palghar police for allegedly making offensive remarks on Twitter against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aditya Thackeray.

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, predicts heavy rain

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, predicts heavy rain

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The rest of Maharashtra was very likely to get rain and thundershowers in isolated places during this period, the official informed.

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting the government to issue necessary guidelines for training resumption after three-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. While some top players like Shardul Thakur resumed outdoor training at a local ground at Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district, India vice-captain Rohit Sharma also had his first stint of training outdoors having followed the gym routine prepared by trainer Nick Webb.

Struggling for basic needs, speed up evacuation: Maha students in Ukraine

Struggling for basic needs, speed up evacuation: Maha students in Ukraine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

At least three students from Maharashtra pursuing medicine in Kharkiv, located in northeast Ukraine, narrated how they had to stand in long queues for a can of water, drink soda, stay in bunkers.

Shiv Sena is biggest political enemy of BJP: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena is biggest political enemy of BJP: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Raut said that the country is in such a state of mind that it can accept the Congress or Deve Gowda, but does not want the Modi- Shah duo

Krunal Pandya resumes outdoor training after 3 months

Krunal Pandya resumes outdoor training after 3 months

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Like all cricketers, Krunal had been confined to his house in Vadodara since March 25, when the centre enforced a nationwide lockdown to curb the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

Blast in AC unit led to Maha hospital fire

Blast in AC unit led to Maha hospital fire

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The hospital employee said the facility had been facing some problem with its AC system in the COVID-19 ward since Thursday afternoon.

Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rain predicted on Monday

Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rain predicted on Monday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Districts like Thane and Palghar bordering Mumbai also have similar forecast of "heavy to very heavy rains" at few place for Monday, he said, adding that intensity of rains would come down from Tuesday onwards.

Mumbai reports 1st death due to Delta Plus variant

Mumbai reports 1st death due to Delta Plus variant

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

It is the second death due to this variant in Maharashtra as it had claimed the life of an 80-year-old woman from Ratnagiri district on June 13.

Maha: Health dept employee held for selling COVID doses illegally

Maha: Health dept employee held for selling COVID doses illegally

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

State Health Minister Rajesh Tope ordered a probe.

SEE: 8 yr old does puppet show with cardboard

SEE: 8 yr old does puppet show with cardboard

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Rediff reader Jatin Patil tells us how his daughter Swara made the best use of an unused cardboard box in the house.

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Goswami claimed in the top court that he was interrogated by Mumbai Police for over 12 hours with regard to FIR on alleged defamatory statements and one of the two investigating officers probing the case against him has tested Covid-19 positive.

3 dead in chemical factory fire in Maharashtra

3 dead in chemical factory fire in Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The blaze started after a massive explosion inside a boiler at a company named Ramedeo chemicals around 11.40 pm, an official said.