News for 'Aurangabad'

Jolt to Uddhav Sena as party nominee opts out of poll contest

Jolt to Uddhav Sena as party nominee opts out of poll contest

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Tanwani claimed he withdrew from the fray in 2019 due to a similar situation and helped Jaiswal win the elections.

Aurangabad mishap: Survivors raised alarm, but in vain

Aurangabad mishap: Survivors raised alarm, but in vain

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Chilling details emerged about the tragedy involving a group of migrant workers who were on their way to native places in Madhya Pradesh on foot from Maharashtra and had taken a break to rest on rail tracks out of sheer fatigue.

INDIA bloc slams Bihar electoral roll overhaul, says 2 crore voters at risk

INDIA bloc slams Bihar electoral roll overhaul, says 2 crore voters at risk

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Leaders of several INDIA bloc parties met the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and raised concerns over its timing, alleging that over two crore voters of the state may be disenfranchised by this mammoth exercise being done just ahead of assembly elections.

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj were not anti-Muslim: Rajnath

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj were not anti-Muslim: Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

' Hakim Khan Suri sacrificed his life in the battle of Haldighati, fighting against the Mughals. Madari, a Muslim youth, was Shivaji Maharaj's bodyguard'

Threatening, attempting suicide is ground for divorce: HC

Threatening, attempting suicide is ground for divorce: HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that a spouse threatening or attempting to commit suicide amounts to 'cruelty' and is a valid ground for divorce. The court upheld a family court's decision to dissolve a marriage where the husband alleged his wife threatened to send him and his family to jail by committing suicide. The court found that the husband's claim of cruelty was supported by evidence, including the wife's attempt to end her life.

46, including 37 kids, drown during holy dip for 'Jivitputrika' festival in Bihar

46, including 37 kids, drown during holy dip for 'Jivitputrika' festival in Bihar

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The incidents occurred in 15 districts of the state during the festival held on Wednesday.

How did you lose Ayodhya?: Owaisi to Fadnavis on 'vote jihad'

How did you lose Ayodhya?: Owaisi to Fadnavis on 'vote jihad'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Our ancestors did jihad against Britishers, but yours penned 'love letters', Owaisi said in a jibe to Fadnavis.

When PM visits Arab nations...: Owaisi on 'vote jihad'

When PM visits Arab nations...: Owaisi on 'vote jihad'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Owaisi said 324 farmers have died by suicide in "Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) division", but no one is talking about it.

Upset over interfaith marriage, parents keep woman chained for 2 months

Upset over interfaith marriage, parents keep woman chained for 2 months

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Police in Jalna, Maharashtra rescued a woman who was held captive by her parents for two months in their home. The woman, Shahnaz alias Sonal, had an interfaith marriage and was kept chained in the house after her parents disapproved of the marriage. The police acted on a complaint by the woman's husband and rescued her from her parents' house in Alapur village.

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Modi will visit RSS headquarters in Nagpur on March 30.

Deceased sarpanch's kin drops plea seeking Munde's ouster

Deceased sarpanch's kin drops plea seeking Munde's ouster

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A petition filed by murdered sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's brother in the Bombay high court, seeking a direction to the Maharashtra government to remove Nationalist Congress Party minister Dhananjay Munde from the cabinet, has been withdrawn.

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Parthavi, Vanshika,Hemant win gold, Indian boxers return with 17 medals from U-19 World Championships

Explosives, arms seized in Aurangabad

Explosives, arms seized in Aurangabad

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The Anti Terrorist Squad of the Mumbai police on Tuesday seized explosives and weapons from a place in Aurangabad city of Marathwada region, police sources said.

Videocon SEZ in Aurangabad soon

Videocon SEZ in Aurangabad soon

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The Videocon group plans to set up a multi-product special economic zone at Shendra in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra at an investment of Rs 6,600 crore (Rs 66 billion).

Maratha activist Jarange ends fast, warns of Mumbai march if...

Maratha activist Jarange ends fast, warns of Mumbai march if...

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange ended his five-day indefinite fast after government representatives assured him that several of his demands, including the reactivation of the Shinde Committee, would be fulfilled. Jarange, who has been demanding reservation for the Maratha community in government jobs and education, warned that members of the community would march to Mumbai if the demands were not met. The government has assured that all cases against Maratha protesters would be withdrawn, while separate sections would be set up for issuing "Kunbi " certificates for the community members. The Economically Backward Section provisions for Marathas would also be implemented, while compensation would be released for those community members who lost their lives during the quota agitation.

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In drought-hit Marathwada region, the focus has shifted to renaming the city of Aurangabad, with BJP and Shiv Sena raising a pitch to rename the city as 'Sambhajinagar'.

Spotted: Mahima Chaudhry in Aurangabad

Spotted: Mahima Chaudhry in Aurangabad

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Reader Hrishikesh Deshpande has sent us a photograph.

What Politicians Said In Lead-Up To Nagpur Riots

What Politicians Said In Lead-Up To Nagpur Riots

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Before the violence and rioting that erupted in Nagpur on Monday, March 17, over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb came provocative statements from various political leaders.

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Siemens stock drops rapidly as management flags growth challenges ahead

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Siemens's share price has lost ground in the past few sessions following weak management commentary. The management indicated challenges to the growth outlook due to stagnant private capex and concerns over semiconductor shortages for digital industries. Government infra-spending may regain momentum from January 2025.

Bajaj to move Pulsar output to Aurangabad

Bajaj to move Pulsar output to Aurangabad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Automaker to shift 200-300 workers from its Pantnagar facility to handle increased manufacturing.

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

It was a mixed bag for 11 seats with more than 35 percent Muslim voters, where six candidates of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly polls on Saturday, while four seats went to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance.

2 dead in communal clashes in Maharashtra's Aurangabad

2 dead in communal clashes in Maharashtra's Aurangabad

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Tension was brewing in Moti Karanja area for the last few days as the municipal corporation was carrying out a drive against illegal water connections.

10% water cut for Aurangabad industries, 20% for breweries

10% water cut for Aurangabad industries, 20% for breweries

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The decision came on a day when Thackeray said Maharashtra government should stop water supply to the beer manufacturing units in the drought-hit Marathwada region to tackle acute shortage of drinking water.

BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, announced the latest list which also has the name of Sanjana Jadhav, daughter of former Union minister and BJP leader Raosaheb Danve.

NIA officer demands Rs2.5 cr bribe in false terror case, arrested

NIA officer demands Rs2.5 cr bribe in false terror case, arrested

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The CBI arrested an NIA deputy superintendent of police posted in Patna and two middlemen on Thursday for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 lakh bribe to extend favours to a person in an ongoing probe, officials said.

Colgate's Aurangabad factory hit by staff strike

Colgate's Aurangabad factory hit by staff strike

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Colgate Palmolive, which sells oral and personal care products under the Colgate brand, said the ongoing strike will not have any impact on its business as it has made alternate arrangements to tackle it.

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Shinde had retained most of the sitting MLAs, who chose to be with him when he led the rebellion two years ago. They delivered for him on Saturday when votes for the state polls were counted.

Terror: Aurangabad on police watchlist

Terror: Aurangabad on police watchlist

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

A suspected Lashkar militant was ordered to be taken to Aurangabad in Maharashtra from New Delhi in connection with a terror-related case. Mohammad Aslam, known as Saleem, was produced on Wednesday before the Magistrate's court in Delhi following which the order was passed.

Mumbai's King's Circle, Sandhurst Road to become history

Mumbai's King's Circle, Sandhurst Road to become history

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Maharashtra legislative council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to rename seven stations on the Mumbai local train network.

Will Shinde accept Union Cabinet post? Sena MLA says...

Will Shinde accept Union Cabinet post? Sena MLA says...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

If Shinde does not accept the deputy CM's post, then some other leader from our party will get it. He (Shinde) will take a call on this by evening, said Shirsat, who retained his Aurangabad assembly West seat.

Six years after Modi-mukt call, Raj Thackeray to hold poll rallies for PM

Six years after Modi-mukt call, Raj Thackeray to hold poll rallies for PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A day after the MNS chief declared his unconditional support for the ruling Mahayuti alliance, Sanjay Shirsat, the spokesperson for the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, claimed the move would avoid the potential vote division in elections.

Riot-hit Aurangabad limps back to normalcy; curbs still on

Riot-hit Aurangabad limps back to normalcy; curbs still on

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Two persons were killed in the violence, which also left more than 60 people, including police personnel, injured.

Coaching centre flood victims were JNU, DU students

Coaching centre flood victims were JNU, DU students

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Of the three civil service aspirants who drowned in the flooded basement of a coaching centre, one each was a student of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University.

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With this, the Shiv Sena has become the second major political party to release its list of candidates for the state assembly polls. Its ally BJP released a list of 99 candidates on Sunday.

Tension in Mahayuti? Sena demands home; claims Shinde sidelined

Tension in Mahayuti? Sena demands home; claims Shinde sidelined

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat has demanded that the party be given the crucial home department in the new Maharashtra government, indicating fissures among the Mahayuti allies. He also alleged attempts to sideline caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is reportedly upset with the BJP's decision to claim the chief minister's post.

Wockhardt plans R&D hub in Aurangabad

Wockhardt plans R&D hub in Aurangabad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology major Wockhardt on Monday said it would invest Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) for setting up a research and development centre in Aurangabad.

Chandrababu Naidu shifted to Aurangabad jail

Chandrababu Naidu shifted to Aurangabad jail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

On Monday, Naidu and other TDP leaders refused to accept bail after a fresh hearing was conducted upon completion of their two-day judicial remand period. Following this, the Nanded magistrate extended their judicial remand till July 26.

Jarange issues 4-day ultimatum to govt amid OBC activists' counter strike

Jarange issues 4-day ultimatum to govt amid OBC activists' counter strike

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Jarange on Tuesday launched a fresh indefinite fast, sixth in a span of over a year, to press the demand of reservations for the Marathas under the Other Backward Classes category.

Shiv Sena-BJP win Aurangabad civil polls, MIM is 2nd

Shiv Sena-BJP win Aurangabad civil polls, MIM is 2nd

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

In Aurangabad, Shiv Sena bagged 29 seats, BJP 22 while the MIM, who made its debut, bagged 25 seats.