News for 'Andheri'

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Pant sustained cuts on his forehead, a severely-bruised back along with injuries in his knee and ankle.

Mumbai struggles with traffic jams during PM's visit

Mumbai struggles with traffic jams during PM's visit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Heavy traffic snarls were observed at BKC (Bandra-Kurla Complex), Santacruz, Vakola and Andheri areas in the western suburbs, an official said.

Uddhav moves HC against EC's order freezing Sena name, symbol

Uddhav moves HC against EC's order freezing Sena name, symbol

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction on Monday approached the Delhi high court seeking quashing of the order of the Election Commission of India (ECI) freezing the party name and election symbol.

Team Uddhav pays tribute to Bal Thackeray with new symbol

Team Uddhav pays tribute to Bal Thackeray with new symbol

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Workers of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena camp on Tuesday visited the memorial of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray in Mumbai carrying a flaming torch with them, a day after the Election Commission allotted mashaal symbol to the party faction.

Shinde faction to meet EC on Friday to claim Sena poll symbol ahead of bypoll

Shinde faction to meet EC on Friday to claim Sena poll symbol ahead of bypoll

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena is set to meet the Election Commission on Friday to stake claim for the party's 'bow and arrow' poll symbol ahead of the Andheri East assembly bypoll in Maharashtra.

Cong to back Uddhav faction candidate in assembly bypoll

Cong to back Uddhav faction candidate in assembly bypoll

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The Congress in Maharashtra on Wednesday announced support for the candidate of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena in the November 3 byelection to Andheri East assembly constituency in Mumbai.

EC bars Thackeray, Shinde camps from using Shiv Sena name, symbol

EC bars Thackeray, Shinde camps from using Shiv Sena name, symbol

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Shinde, Thackeray can't use party name and its symbol in the Andheri East assembly bypoll.

Man caught smoking on AI flight refuses to pay for bail, opts for jail

Man caught smoking on AI flight refuses to pay for bail, opts for jail

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The accused told the court he had read online that the fine payable under section 336 of the IPC is Rs 250, which he was willing to pay, but not the bail amount.

Javed Akhtar moves court against magistrate's order in Kangana case

Javed Akhtar moves court against magistrate's order in Kangana case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has approached a sessions court in Mumbai against summons issued against him by a magistrate in a case filed by actor Kangana Ranaut, and claimed the order was passed in a hasty and inappropriate manner resulting in "grave miscarriage of justice".

Cleaner arrested for slitting air hostess's throat in Mumbai flat

Cleaner arrested for slitting air hostess's throat in Mumbai flat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The accused Vikram Athwal (40), who was doing housekeeping work over the last one year in the residential society, and the victim used to argue over petty issues, the official said when asked about the possible motive behind the crime.

Drug case accused Lalit Patil held in Bengaluru, claims he was made to run

Drug case accused Lalit Patil held in Bengaluru, claims he was made to run

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

He was on Wednesday produced before a magistrate in suburban Andheri which remanded him in police custody till October 23 in the same mephedrone seizure case.

HC summons civic chiefs of Bombay, 4 other cities, over potholes

HC summons civic chiefs of Bombay, 4 other cities, over potholes

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday summoned the civic chiefs of Mumbai and five other municipal corporations to court on Friday for not complying with its directions to keep roads and footpaths pothole-free.

Will Vicky Kaushal divorce Katrina Kaif?

Will Vicky Kaushal divorce Katrina Kaif?

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Vicky responded that he would be married to Katrina for many lifetimes. "Janmo Janmo Tak!"

No charcha over this chai, Tea from Audi is Mumbai's latest fad

No charcha over this chai, Tea from Audi is Mumbai's latest fad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

While most people associate a high-end car like Audi with luxury and comfort, for Mannu Sharma and Amit Kashyap it proved to be an inspiration to set up their own tea stall in Mumbai.

Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with gusto, 124 Govindas hurt in dahi handi

Mumbai celebrates Janmashtami with gusto, 124 Govindas hurt in dahi handi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Dahi Handi ritual, part of the Janmashtami festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, saw enthusiastic participation by revellers in the metropolis, its adjoining areas and other parts of Maharashtra. The festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in Mumbai and other parts of the state.

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Among the seven seats which witnessed a stiff contest between the BJP and the regional parties, the saffron party held three and the Congress two, while the Shiv Sena and the RJD had one each.

Incessant rains in Mumbai flood low-lying areas

Incessant rains in Mumbai flood low-lying areas

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Incessant showers lashed Mumbai and its neighbouring areas on Wednesday morning, leading to flooding in many low-lying areas and traffic snarls on roads, officials said.

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Some low-lying areas like the Andheri subway were submerged, forcing authorities to divert the traffic through alternate routes, civic officials said.

Modi in Mumbai again, flags off 2 Vande Bharat trains, bonds with Bohras

Modi in Mumbai again, flags off 2 Vande Bharat trains, bonds with Bohras

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

At an event at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai, Modi first flagged off the the CSMT-Solapur Vande Bharat Express and later another semi high-speed train linking the financial capital to Sainagar Shirdi temple town in Ahmednagar district.

Pant undergoes knee surgery; likely to be out for a year

Pant undergoes knee surgery; likely to be out for a year

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Rishabh Pant, who miraculously escaped a horrific car accident last week, has successfully undergone a knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital.

Uddhav faction calls EC order on symbol 'injustice'

Uddhav faction calls EC order on symbol 'injustice'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

'The poll body should have taken a decision in a holistic manner rather than passing an interim decision'

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Every actor's journey is unique.' 'It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.' 'So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.'

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A few days after Satish Kaushik's sudden passing on March 9, a prayer service was held at his residence in Andheri, northwest Mumbai.

Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The timeline of the Shiv Sena-centric political crisis in Maharashtra.

Get 'pavitra' feeling on seeing Modi: Shinde at Mumbai's infra projects inauguration

Get 'pavitra' feeling on seeing Modi: Shinde at Mumbai's infra projects inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of development projects worth more than Rs 38,000 crore in different sectors in Mumbai, giving a big push to infrastructure, urban travel and healthcare ahead of civic polls in the city in which the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction will seek to showcase these ventures to take on their political rivals.

'BJP thinks NCP can tilt the balance in 2024'

'BJP thinks NCP can tilt the balance in 2024'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'They want to win 45 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra in the 2024 general elections and joining hands with Ajit Pawar is in that direction.'

Sena's name, symbol stolen, but can't steal...: Uddhav

Sena's name, symbol stolen, but can't steal...: Uddhav

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

I was lucky to be born to the family of Balasaheb Thackeray, Uddhav said.

EC allots 'two swords and a shield' symbol to Shinde faction

EC allots 'two swords and a shield' symbol to Shinde faction

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Shinde faction, which is now named as 'Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena', will be able to use the symbol for the Andheri East assembly bypoll, should it decide to contest the election scheduled for November 3.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

Kangana's plea for transfer of Javed Akhtar defamation case rejected

Kangana's plea for transfer of Javed Akhtar defamation case rejected

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The actor had filed the transfer petition before the chief metropolitan magistrate last month, saying that she had 'lost faith' in the magistrate's court hearing the case, as it indirectly 'threatened' her of issuing a warrant if she failed to appear before it in a bailable offence.

Inside Mumbai's Ancient Mahakali Caves

Inside Mumbai's Ancient Mahakali Caves

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Mumbai's Mahakali or Kondivite Caves have been in existence since the times of the Mauryan empire.

Inside Palak Muchhal's Haldi Ceremony

Inside Palak Muchhal's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Singer Palak Muchhal is all set to tie the knot with music composer Mithoon on November 6.

Mumbai rains: 4 subways in north-west suburbs shut

Mumbai rains: 4 subways in north-west suburbs shut

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Four arterial subways in the north-west part of Mumbai had to be closed for traffic on Tuesday due to heavy rains since the early hours of the day, officials said.

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Election Commission on Monday allotted 'flaming torch' (mashaal) election symbol to the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, rejecting their claim to the 'Trishul' citing religious connotation.

Thackeray, Shinde camps submit 3 symbols, names to EC

Thackeray, Shinde camps submit 3 symbols, names to EC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The poll panel will now examine whether the symbols are not the same or whether they are not being used by any other party.

Issue NBW against Kangana: Akhtar's plea in court

Issue NBW against Kangana: Akhtar's plea in court

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Veteran scriptwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar on Monday moved a plea before a court here seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in a criminal defamation case filed by him against her.

Maharashtra governor apologises for 'if Gujaratis-Rajasthanis leave Mumbai' remark

Maharashtra governor apologises for 'if Gujaratis-Rajasthanis leave Mumbai' remark

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, facing flak over his "Mumbai will have no money if the Gujaratis and Rajasthanis were to leave" remarks, on Monday apologised for the same.

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Modi knows that the BMC elections are critical for his party which has never won a majority in the city's 227 wards.

Actor Shiv Subrahmanyam passes away

Actor Shiv Subrahmanyam passes away

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Subrahmanyam last featured in Meenakshi Sundareshwar.

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Our fight is against his political masters, the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis.'