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Some Maha ministers switched off phones fearing snooping: NCP-SP

Some Maha ministers switched off phones fearing snooping: NCP-SP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Hitting back, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar demanded proof of the allegations.

Birthday gift gone wrong, woman drives Thar through 1st floor showroom

Birthday gift gone wrong, woman drives Thar through 1st floor showroom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A video of the incident made rounds on social media, showing an overturned Thar on the ground, and an empty frame where the glass once was on the first floor.

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Several opposition parties on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government, calling it the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match an insult to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

If anyone dares to intimidate Muslims...: Ajit Pawar amid Aurangzeb row

If anyone dares to intimidate Muslims...: Ajit Pawar amid Aurangzeb row

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Ajit's remarks came at a time when Maharashtra is witnessing heated political debates over the Mahayuti government's demand to remove Mughal empire Aurangzeb's grave from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Lawyer withdraws 'threat to Rahul Gandhi's life' plea

Lawyer withdraws 'threat to Rahul Gandhi's life' plea

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's lawyer on Thursday withdrew from a Pune court the plea claiming apprehension of threat to the parliamentarian from followers of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

Ajit Pawar ticks off Nitesh Rane: No communal rift, please!

Ajit Pawar ticks off Nitesh Rane: No communal rift, please!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has criticized his cabinet colleague, Nitesh Rane, for making "misleading" statements about Muslims not being part of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's army. Pawar, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party, called for restraint from political leaders and stressed the importance of maintaining communal harmony in the state. He emphasized that Shivaji Maharaj never discriminated based on caste or creed and highlighted the contributions of Muslims during his reign.

Gavaskar gets a grand honour from MCA

Gavaskar gets a grand honour from MCA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Sunil Gavaskar and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar will be honoured with life-size statues at the entrance of the new Mumbai Cricket Association's museum

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

The Man Who Directed 5 Superstars

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Dinesh Raheja charts the highs and lows of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's creative association with five megastars -- Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra.

Baba Siddique's son criticises 'casual probe' into father's killing

Baba Siddique's son criticises 'casual probe' into father's killing

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique alleges a 'casual' approach by Mumbai police in the investigation into his father, Baba Siddique's, murder. He cites procedural delays and reluctance to take decisive action.

Pawar vs Pawar: Family hits campaign trail in Baramati

Pawar vs Pawar: Family hits campaign trail in Baramati

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Election fever has reached its peak in Baramati in the last phase of the campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls with the rival Nationalist Congress Party factions led by Ajit Pawar and his uncle Sharad Pawar leaving no stone unturned.

Jarange demands GR from govt, warns of giving up water

Jarange demands GR from govt, warns of giving up water

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike demanding Maratha quota continues for the third day in Mumbai, following a meeting with a government delegation. The protest has caused traffic disruptions and highlights the ongoing debate over reservation policies in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra leaders' 'sanatani terror' remarks spark row

Maharashtra leaders' 'sanatani terror' remarks spark row

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Remarks by Congress and NCP (SP) leaders in Maharashtra suggesting the term 'Sanatani terrorist' have sparked a controversy, drawing strong criticism from the BJP, which accuses them of 'Hindu hatred' and 'appeasement politics'.

Uddhav Sena breathes fire after Sharad Pawar honours Shinde

Uddhav Sena breathes fire after Sharad Pawar honours Shinde

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized its ally, NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at an event in Delhi. The party's spokesperson, Sanjay Raut, views the felicitation as an endorsement of BJP leader Amit Shah, who was instrumental in Shinde's split from the Shiv Sena. While Pawar's party maintains that the event focused on literature, BJP interprets it as an acknowledgment of Shinde's leadership. The incident has sparked a political controversy in Maharashtra, with both sides engaging in verbal sparring.

Only 3-4 lakh found bogus in Ladki Bahin scheme; govt to release dues

Only 3-4 lakh found bogus in Ladki Bahin scheme; govt to release dues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Maharashtra government to resume payments for most beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme after verification process found only a small percentage to be ineligible.

PKL: Hooda leads Titans to third straight victory

PKL: Hooda leads Titans to third straight victory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Bharat Hooda powered Telegu Titans to a 45-37 win over U Mumba in the Pro Kabddi League in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

391 votes needed to win vice president's poll, NDA has 425

391 votes needed to win vice president's poll, NDA has 425

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The present strength of the electoral college is 781 as six seats are vacant in the Rajya Sabha and one in the Lok Sabha. This puts the majority mark at 391. The NDA has 425 MPs, while the opposition camp has the backing of 324.

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange vows to intensify his hunger strike for Maratha reservation under OBC, while the Maharashtra government seeks legal opinion on the issue.

Dabang Delhi register commanding win over Bengal Warriorz

Dabang Delhi register commanding win over Bengal Warriorz

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Dabang Delhi K.C. registered a comfortable 45-34 win over Bengal Warriorz to surge to the top of the Pro Kabaddi League table in Visakhapatnam

Maha minister Kokate shifted to sports ministry after rummy row

Maha minister Kokate shifted to sports ministry after rummy row

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was shifted from the agriculture ministry to the sports and youth welfare department in a late-night reshuffle. Dattatrey Bharne will be the new agriculture minister. The reshuffle comes after Kokate faced controversy for playing online rummy during a legislative council session and allegedly equating farmers with beggars.

Student assaulted for insisting on reply in Marathi

Student assaulted for insisting on reply in Marathi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Four students have been booked, one among them arrested, for allegedly assaulting a classmate in Navi Mumbai after he insisted on communication in Marathi in their WhatsApp group, an official said on Saturday.

Rapido sponsors Maha minister's 'Dahi Handi' event, faces flak

Rapido sponsors Maha minister's 'Dahi Handi' event, faces flak

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik faces criticism after Rapido, the bike taxi aggregator he exposed for illegal operations, became the lead sponsor for a 'Dahi Handi' event organized by his family.

PKL: Titans hold off Panthers to open account

PKL: Titans hold off Panthers to open account

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Telugu Titans clinched their first win of the Pro Kabaddi League season with a 37-32 triumph over Jaipur Pink Panthers, in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Congress party stated that Rahul Gandhi's lawyer raised the issue of a threat to his life without his consent and will withdraw the statement in court. The lawyer filed an application stating Gandhi could face harm from followers of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse's ideology.

Which Bijuria Do You Like? VOTE!

Which Bijuria Do You Like? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Bijuria, the latest song from Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari's soundtrack, looks smashing.

Anyone with self-respect would've quit: Sharad Pawar on Munde

Anyone with self-respect would've quit: Sharad Pawar on Munde

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Anyone with self-respect would have quit, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar said on Monday amid demands that Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resign after his close aide was held in a case that has made national headlines.

Day 3 of quota stir: Jarange threatens to give up water

Day 3 of quota stir: Jarange threatens to give up water

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Manoj Jarange's protest for Maratha quota at Mumbai's Azad Maidan enters its third day. Jarange is demanding 10% quota for Marathas and recognition as Kunbis. Maharashtra ministers suggest the community avail the existing EWS quota.

Advertisement featuring only Fadnavis: Shinde says...

Advertisement featuring only Fadnavis: Shinde says...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed questions about advertisements featuring only CM Fadnavis, asserting that there is no race for credit among Mahayuti allies and that they are working as a team. He also commented on the Maratha reservation issue and the government's efforts to address it.

Bhujbal to challenge Maha order on Kunbi certificates, skips cabinet meet

Bhujbal to challenge Maha order on Kunbi certificates, skips cabinet meet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal to challenge Maharashtra government's order expediting Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas, citing concerns from OBC leaders and seeking legal opinion on the government's authority to change people's caste.

Govt has worked out solution for Maratha community: Fadnavis

Govt has worked out solution for Maratha community: Fadnavis

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised activist Manoj Jarange for ending his fast regarding the Maratha quota demand, highlighting the government's commitment to the Maratha community's welfare.

Rain havoc in Marathwada: 8 dead, houses, crops damaged

Rain havoc in Marathwada: 8 dead, houses, crops damaged

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

More than 750 houses and crops on over 33,000 hectares were damaged in Dharashiv district, where helicopters and boats had to be deployed to rescue stranded people, they said.

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Gavaskar gets emotional seeing his statue at Wankhede!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Jalaj moves to Maharashtra after Kerala exit

Jalaj moves to Maharashtra after Kerala exit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Veteran domestic cricketer Jalaj Saxena on Saturday joined Maharashtra ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 after parting ways with Kerala where he played for nine seasons.

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

According to senior officials, several rounds of meetings were held on administrative reforms, and redesigning government resolutions (GRs) is part of this modernisation exercise.

Not aware of his principles: Aaditya's dig at Sharad Pawar

Not aware of his principles: Aaditya's dig at Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The Uddhav faction was shocked to see Pawar felicitate Shinde with an award.

Pune varsity drops 'Voice of Devendra' contest after protest

Pune varsity drops 'Voice of Devendra' contest after protest

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SSPU) withdrew a notification for an elocution competition titled "Voice of Devendra" after opposition from the NSUI, who claimed it was a BJP agenda. The university clarified it was only promoting the event and has since removed the notification.

12,432 Men Benefited From Maharashtra Laadki Bahin Scheme

12,432 Men Benefited From Maharashtra Laadki Bahin Scheme

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Erroneous payments were made to 77,980 women and 12,431 men, many of whom did not qualify for the scheme's benefits.

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures implementation of Bombay High Court directives regarding the Maratha quota protest led by Manoj Jarange, while also exploring legal options to resolve the issue. He condemned harassment of journalists and appealed to avoid politicizing the matter.

Sharad Pawar dials Fadnavis to discuss...

Sharad Pawar dials Fadnavis to discuss...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchanra Pawar president Sharad Pawar on Sunday had a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the murder of a sarpanch in Beed and the death of a man following violence in Parbhani.

Maha minister faces flak for playing rummy during assembly session

Maha minister faces flak for playing rummy during assembly session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate is under fire after a video surfaced allegedly showing him playing rummy on his phone during a legislative session. The opposition accuses the government of being insensitive to farmers' issues.

Cabinet reshuffle buzz in Maharashtra strengthens

Cabinet reshuffle buzz in Maharashtra strengthens

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The speculation about the likely cabinet reshuffle in Maharashtra strengthened on Saturday, with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stressing that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' discretion is supreme among allies.