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EC's decision on Sena name, symbol is a Rs 2,000cr deal: Raut

EC's decision on Sena name, symbol is a Rs 2,000cr deal: Raut

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed a 'deal of Rs 2,000 crore' has taken place so far to 'purchase' the Shiv Sena party name and its 'bow and arrow' symbol.

Sena, BJP workers come to blows over remarks on Ayodhya land row

Sena, BJP workers come to blows over remarks on Ayodhya land row

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Clashes broke out between Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Dadar area in Mumbai on Wednesday after the youth wing of the BJP took out a protest march against 'offensive' remarks in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana about the land deal controversy in Ayodhya.

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Media rights for the Indian cricket team is always a prized scalp and it was Viacom18 who bagged the deal on Thursday to broadcast India's home matches for the 2023-28 cycle.

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday left the Vidhan Bhavan premises without completing his address to the joint session of the state legislature amid slogan-shouting by legislators.

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Binny succeeds former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Former BCCI chief Pawar's advice to sports administrators

Former BCCI chief Pawar's advice to sports administrators

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Former ICC and BCCI president Sharad Pawar said politics should not be brought into sports and the administrators' only aim should be to help sportsperson and provide them the best of facilities.

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Mumbai gets country's first suburban AC local train

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The train, operated by the Western Railway, began its journey at 10.32 am from Borivili station in the north of the city to Churchgate in south Mumbai.

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

BMC faces flak over demolition at Kangana house

BMC faces flak over demolition at Kangana house

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The Bombay high court on Wednesday stayed the demolition process initiated by the BMC for illegal construction at Ranaut's bungalow and sought to know why did the city civic body enter the property when the owner was not present.

BJP taunts Sena on backing actor Sanjay Dutt, hosting Javed Miandad

BJP taunts Sena on backing actor Sanjay Dutt, hosting Javed Miandad

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

"What sort of nationalism was displayed while backing 1993 blasts accused actor Sanjay Dutt," BJP Mumbai unit president Ashish Shelar said, alluding to late Bal Thackeray's support to the actor.

Why BJP pulled out of Andheri bypoll

Why BJP pulled out of Andheri bypoll

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'If Rutuja Latke wins, it will come as a morale booster for Uddhav Thackeray. Her victory will mean that voters' sympathy is with Thackeray after the split in the party'

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

Andheri bypoll: BJP's Murji Patel, Uddhav Sena's Rutuja Latke file nominations

Andheri bypoll: BJP's Murji Patel, Uddhav Sena's Rutuja Latke file nominations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

It will be the first assembly byelection after the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra in June, making it a litmus test of his faction's hold over the Sena's vote bank in Mumbai.

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Dhumal said Ganguly was party to all the decisions made before the nominations were filed.

SC ruling on MLAs suspension a 'tight slap' for MVA: Fadnavis

SC ruling on MLAs suspension a 'tight slap' for MVA: Fadnavis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment in which it termed the suspension of 12 BJP members of the Maharashtra legislative assembly as "unconstitutional" and "irrational".

First break alliance, then attack Modi: BJP charges back at Sena

First break alliance, then attack Modi: BJP charges back at Sena

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

BJP hit back at Thackeray's criticism of PM Modi over the poll rout in Delhi.

Maha legislature not to respond to SC notice on BJP MLAs' suspension

Maha legislature not to respond to SC notice on BJP MLAs' suspension

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly Narhari Zirwal on Friday asked the legislature secretary not to respond to the Supreme Court's notice on a plea filed by 12 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs challenging their one-year suspension.

Mumbai: BJP MP Kirit Somaiya booked for assaulting cop

Mumbai: BJP MP Kirit Somaiya booked for assaulting cop

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

A first information report has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kirit Somaiya for allegedly assaulting and threatening an inspector inside a police station in suburban Mulund, the police said on Monday.

Sharad Pawar celebrates 75th birthday with NCP workers

Sharad Pawar celebrates 75th birthday with NCP workers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Pawar's daughter and Baramati Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule, former assembly speaker Dilip Walse Patil, state NCP chief Sunil Tatkare, NCP group leader in the assembly, Jayant Patil were present at the meeting.

20 flights cancelled, 280 delayed due to Mumbai rains

20 flights cancelled, 280 delayed due to Mumbai rains

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Besides, as many as 44 per cent of the incoming flights were delayed by an average 8 minutes.

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The FoBs were constructed by the Army Engineers in a record 117 days.

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.

Say no to dahi handi, Uddhav tells organisers

Say no to dahi handi, Uddhav tells organisers

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party, however, demanded Dahi Handi festival be allowed to be organised under certain conditions traditionally.

BJP-Sena alliance will remove corrupt govt in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

BJP-Sena alliance will remove corrupt govt in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party national president Amit Shah on Thursday described the upcoming assembly elections as the second leg of the party's "Congress free India movement."

AAP 'tsunami is mightier than wave': Uddhav's latest jibe at bruised BJP

AAP 'tsunami is mightier than wave': Uddhav's latest jibe at bruised BJP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Sena adds to BJP's woes saying that the loss could be seen as PM's defeat

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Mining magnate Anil Agarwal has said Gujarat was picked over Maharashtra for the Vedanta-Foxconn's Rs 1.52 lakh crore semiconductor project based on 'professional and independent' advice, as the political row in Maharashtra over the facility escalated on Thursday.

Sena-BJP combine will win 35 seats in Maha: Munde

Sena-BJP combine will win 35 seats in Maha: Munde

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party-led opposition alliance in Maharashtra will win 35 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats, senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde claimed here today.

Plot thickens: Maha minister, BJP spar on Metro car shed land

Plot thickens: Maha minister, BJP spar on Metro car shed land

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

State minister Nawab Malik said the Centre has written to the Maharashtra chief secretary, saying the proposed Metro-3 car shed land in suburban Kanjurmarg belongs to it, as he accused the opposition BJP of conspiring to stall the project through the Union government.

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Vikhe Patil, who was leader of opposition in the state assembly, resigned from the Congress recently.

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'

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.

Olympian Manoj Kumar seeks PM's intervention to save BFI

Olympian Manoj Kumar seeks PM's intervention to save BFI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

He pointed out that the BFI was mandated by the Delhi High Court to conduct elections for its office-bearers before December 31 to continue as a national sports federation and to enjoy grants and other privileges extended to it by the government.

Citizenship law: Maha BJP approaches CM after Cong dare

Citizenship law: Maha BJP approaches CM after Cong dare

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

While Cong has made sure that it will follow the central leadership's line on Citizenship Act, Sena and NCP said they will take a decision after discussing the matter.

BJP pulls out of Andheri East bypoll; decision linked to BCCI election?

BJP pulls out of Andheri East bypoll; decision linked to BCCI election?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party will not contest the November 3 bypoll to Andheri East assembly seat in Mumbai, Maharashtra party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Monday.

Mumbai rain 'red alert' forecast a damp squib

Mumbai rain 'red alert' forecast a damp squib

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

While the city received some showers late Wednesday night, it remained almost dry on Thursday.

Why Fadnavis Has Lost Out

Why Fadnavis Has Lost Out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

He staked everything to ensure the BJP returned to power; and now that it has, he stands to lose a lot, points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

'Whom was the BJP trying to please then?'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'When Fadnavis takes our help, it was sabka saath.' 'But when we support his rival, the latter is branded as appeasing Muslims.'

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

His son Sunil lighted the pyre and a police contingent gave the departed leader a gun salute.

MCA ruling group to support Sharad Pawar for elections

MCA ruling group to support Sharad Pawar for elections

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The ruling group of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Tuesday extended its support to Sharad Pawar at the October 18 biennial elections for which the Union Agriculture Minister is expected to file his presidential nomination.

Kangana vs Maharashtra govt over 'Mumbai-PoK' remark

Kangana vs Maharashtra govt over 'Mumbai-PoK' remark

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

In a tweet, Ranaut had recently asked "why is Mumbai feeling like Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir?" and tagged a report where Raut had purportedly said she should not come back to Mumbai if she was afraid of the city police.