News for 'Ahmednagar district'

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Pawar was attacked by at least 14 people from the Muslim community with a sword, sickle, sticks, and hockey sticks on Thursday evening in front of a medical shop at Akkabai Chowk in Karjat town, 222 km away from the Ahmednagar district headquarters.

32 killed as bus falls from bridge in Osmanabad

32 killed as bus falls from bridge in Osmanabad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

At least 32 devotees were killed and more than 20 injured, some of them seriously, when their bus fell off a bridge in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra in the wee hours on Saturday.

Sharad Pawar's MLA grand-nephew's firm gets MPCB notice for partial shutdown

Sharad Pawar's MLA grand-nephew's firm gets MPCB notice for partial shutdown

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Baramati Agro works in the fields of animal and poultry feed manufacturing, sugar and ethanol manufacturing, co-generation of power, trading of agri-commodities, fruits and vegetables and dairy products.

After Siddhivinayak, K'taka rebel MLAs visit Shirdi

After Siddhivinayak, K'taka rebel MLAs visit Shirdi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

On Friday, four of the 14 legislators had visited the Siddhivinayak temple in central Mumbai and offered prayers to Lord Ganesh.

On Day 3 of fast, Anna Hazare's BP, blood sugar levels spike

On Day 3 of fast, Anna Hazare's BP, blood sugar levels spike

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Hazare has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday in Ralegan Siddhi village in the Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra and resolution of farmers' issue.

Hazare's village folks join anti-corruption stir

Hazare's village folks join anti-corruption stir

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

As Team Anna on Wednesday launched an indefinite fast raising the pitch against the United Progressive Alliance government on the issue of corruption, villagers from his native place, Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar district, 75 km north of Pune, joined in support, holding a protest.

Maha relaxes curbs in 25 districts; malls, gyms allowed

Maha relaxes curbs in 25 districts; malls, gyms allowed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The relaxations will come into effect from Tuesday morning, said a government order.

Jail me if I am a traitor, Hazare tells government

Jail me if I am a traitor, Hazare tells government

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

"Two days ago, we were told by the PMO that there is no evidence to substantiate charges against the 14 ministers. We have also sent the files to Sonia Gandhi, so that she can also read it, to see what your ministers are doing," Anna Hazare said on Tuesday.

Wounded and battered, they wait to be released in the wild

Wounded and battered, they wait to be released in the wild

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Three female leopards, aged 5-7 years are waiting in a 10x10 cage to be released after recovering from back injuries which they sustained after falling in a dry well in Rahuri, Ahmednagar district. They were brought to the Manikdoh Leopard Rehabilitation Center, about 90 kms from Pune after being rescued by a team of Maharashtra's forest officials and the experts at the MLRC. Devidas Deshpande reports.

One more arrested in Pune serial blasts case

One more arrested in Pune serial blasts case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

One more terror suspect was arrested for his alleged role in the Pune serial blasts, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight, police said on Monday.

NCP activists protest Anna's take on Pawar attack

NCP activists protest Anna's take on Pawar attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Several slogan-shouting workers of Pawar's party reached the Yadav Baba temple, once the abode of Hazare, and demanded that the anti-graft campaigner apologise for his remark made on Thursday after a youth slapped the NCP supremo to protest corruption and price rise.

Maha disallows home isolation in 18 high positivity rate districts

Maha disallows home isolation in 18 high positivity rate districts

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The Maharashtra government has decided to stop home quarantining of COVID-19 patients in 18 districts where the positivity rate is high and all active patients in these areas would be admitted to COVID Care Centers, health minister Rajesh Tope said.

Anna to launch agitation in support of farmers next month

Anna to launch agitation in support of farmers next month

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

In his letter dated December 28, issued from his native village Ralegan Siddhi of Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, he said, that he has decided to again sit protest in Delhi from next month.

More women try to break the gender barrier at Shani temple

More women try to break the gender barrier at Shani temple

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Four women activists tried to offer prayers at the famous Shani temple in Ahmednagar district where the move last month by a woman to defy convention and offer obeisance at the shrine triggered a debate on gender discrimination.

Ajit beats uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP in 29 seats in direct fight

Ajit beats uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP in 29 seats in direct fight

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar's NCP, a constituent of Mahayuti, was winning or leading in 41 of the 59 seats it contested as per the latest figures released by the Election Commission.

Rani Mukherjee moves court over Shirdi land

Rani Mukherjee moves court over Shirdi land

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The sub divisional officer in January this year passed an order to cancel the land sale deal and took possession of Mukherjee's land due to irregularities in the deal. "There are several discrepancies in the order passed by the district collector and we disagree on several observations made in the order," Rani's lawyer Nanasaheb Chaudhary said.

Anna's message to folks back home

Anna's message to folks back home

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

For decades villagers of Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district have been venerating Kisan Baburao Hazare, lovingly called Anna.

Anna's hometown erupts following his detention

Anna's hometown erupts following his detention

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Hundreds of villagers took to the streets along with their cattle to protest the Delhi Police's action. They were later detained by the local police.

'Kaskar's driver was the target of shooting'

'Kaskar's driver was the target of shooting'

Rediff.com18 May 2011

In a new twist, the Mumbai police on Wednesday claimed that fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar was not present when gunmen opened fire on his car in a south Mumbai locality, killing his bodyguard. "Kaskar was not there at the place of firing last night. But this does not mean that he was not targeted," said Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Rajnish Seth.

Hazare turns down Rs 1 cr award from IIPM

Hazare turns down Rs 1 cr award from IIPM

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare, whose fast for a stronger anti-corruption Lokpal Bill last month made global headlines, has spurned the Rs 1 crore 2011 Rabindranath Tagore Peace Prize announced by the Indian Institute of Planning and Management. "I cannot tell why I decided to reject the award. But my mind said 'no' to accepting the award," Hazare said

PC would be in jail had there been Jan Lokpal: Hazare

PC would be in jail had there been Jan Lokpal: Hazare

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Amid the fresh controversy in the 2G spectrum case, anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare on Friday said Home Minister P Chidambaram would have been behind bars had the Jan Lokpal legislation been in existence.

How Ramlila agitation has changed lives in Ralegan

How Ramlila agitation has changed lives in Ralegan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

After his historic Ramlila Maidan fast last month, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's address in his native village of Ralegan Siddhi has changed... at least for the time being. From the now famous Yadavbaba temple in the village, where Hazare used to reside earlier, he has been shifted to a hostel for security reasons.

Hazare gets hero's welcome at Ralegan Siddhi

Hazare gets hero's welcome at Ralegan Siddhi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare was accorded a hero's welcome when he arrived at his village Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district with supporters staying awake till late in the night to receive him.

Anna Hazare goes on indefinite hunger strike

Anna Hazare goes on indefinite hunger strike

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Noted social worker Anna Hazare on Friday began an indefinite hunger strike to protest against being "targeted" by some members of the ruling Nationalist Congress Party at his village Ralegansiddhi in Ahmednagar district.

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

26 dead as bus falls into ravine in Maharashtra

26 dead as bus falls into ravine in Maharashtra

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The bus carrying a total of 38 passengers was on its way from Thane to Ahmednagar when it fell into the 400-feet Malshej ravines near Tokawade in the morning, an officer in the disaster control management room said.

Anna Hazare on fast to support farmers

Anna Hazare on fast to support farmers

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Hazare appreciated farmers' protests at the borders of Delhi saying no violence has taken place in the last 10 days of the agitation.

Hazare comes home to a hero's welcome

Hazare comes home to a hero's welcome

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Anna Hazare received a hero's welcome on his return to his native village in Ahmednagar district Monday evening to the accompaniment of Jai Ho number, two days after the social activist ended his 98-hour fast against corruption.

Women activists' bid to enter Shani temple foiled, Maha govt to intervene

Women activists' bid to enter Shani temple foiled, Maha govt to intervene

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Ahmednagar police stopped the activists of 'Ranaragini Bhoomata Brigade' protesting against the alleged gender bias by the temple authorities, led by Trupti Desai, at Supa, about 70 km from the temple premises, foiling their bid to offer worship at the sacred platform.

Sonia Gandhi prays to Shirdi Sai Baba

Sonia Gandhi prays to Shirdi Sai Baba

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Congress president Sonia Gandhi who is on a two-day visit to Maharashtra, on Thursday visited the famous Sai Baba temple at Shirdi in Ahmednagar district.

Maharashtra reports 8129 COVID-19 cases, lowest since March 2

Maharashtra reports 8129 COVID-19 cases, lowest since March 2

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Mumbai reported 529 new cases -- the lowest since February 16 -- and 19 deaths, taking the tally to 7,17,108 and the toll to 15,202, the department said.

Ex-Union Minister Balasaheb Vikhe Patil no more

Ex-Union Minister Balasaheb Vikhe Patil no more

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Eknathrao alias 'Balasaheb' Vikhe Patil passed away at his residence in Loni village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra on Friday evening following prolonged illness, his family said. He was 84.

Now, Munde wants to become a MP

Now, Munde wants to become a MP

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

"It is now my ambition to move to Delhi as a member of Parliament. This I will do with the blessings of people," Munde said while addressing a rally at Shri Kshetra Bhagwangarh, at the border of Beed and Ahmednagar district, on Friday. Speaking for the first time in a public meeting after his stand-off with the party central leadership on the issue of appointment of key functionaries of the Maharashtra unit, Munde said, "Nothing new can happen without me in Mumbai, Delhi."

Farm reforms will help turn farmers into entrepreneurs: Modi

Farm reforms will help turn farmers into entrepreneurs: Modi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

"People forgot about income for farmers. But for the first time, this thinking has been changed," he said and listed steps the Centre has taken for the welfare of farmers.

Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away

Actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passes away

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

He was 64.

40-km long roads in 57 years: Meet Maharashtra's Mountain Man

40-km long roads in 57 years: Meet Maharashtra's Mountain Man

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Rajaram Bhapkar, an 84-year-old, at Gundegaon village has cut through 7 hills in 57 years to make 40-km roads.

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The crime came to light after neighbours alerted the police about a foul smell coming out of the flat.

17 ex-ministers among 18 sworn-in in Maharashtra, no woman in Shinde cabinet

17 ex-ministers among 18 sworn-in in Maharashtra, no woman in Shinde cabinet

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The much-delayed expansion of the 41-day-old Maharashtra ministry saw as many as 17 former ministers taking oath on Tuesday.

'New political journey': Ashok Chavan joins BJP

'New political journey': Ashok Chavan joins BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai on Tuesday, a day after quitting the Congress.

Maharashtra lokayukta law will be a revolutionary tool: Anna Hazare

Maharashtra lokayukta law will be a revolutionary tool: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday said the proposed Lokayukta Act in Maharashtra on the lines of the Centre's Lokpal legislation will be a "revolutionary" tool to fight against corruption.