News for 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'

11 Cool Things To Do At Mumbai Airport

11 Cool Things To Do At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Mumbai's gleaming glass and chrome Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport has plenty to keep you entertained before your flight.

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said if stainless steel had been used for construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, it would not have collapsed.

Row over Shivaji's 'wagh nakh'; Maha minister clarifies

Row over Shivaji's 'wagh nakh'; Maha minister clarifies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Nobody has claimed that the wagh nakh being brought to the state from London was used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told the legislative assembly.

Wikipedia editors booked for 'objectionable' content on Sambhaji Maharaj

Wikipedia editors booked for 'objectionable' content on Sambhaji Maharaj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Maharashtra Cyber has registered a case against at least four editors of Wikipedia for not taking down 'objectionable' content on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj from the open source encyclopedia, officials said on Friday.

'Our MPs will chant 'Vande Mataram' loudly in Parl': Uddhav dares BJP

'Our MPs will chant 'Vande Mataram' loudly in Parl': Uddhav dares BJP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said his party's MPs will chant 'Vande Mataram' loudly in Parliament, daring the BJP to throw them out.

Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested

Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sindhudurg police in Maharashtra has formed seven teams to track down sculptor Jaydeep Apte who executed the contract to make the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that collapsed on Rajkot fort last month, an official said on Wednesday.

Cong to 'welcome' alliance between Uddhav and Raj

Cong to 'welcome' alliance between Uddhav and Raj

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The Maharashtra Congress on Friday said it will welcome an alliance between the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) if it is in the interest of the state and to keep the 'communal' Bharatiya Janata Party away.

Manoj Jarange Patil Begins Fast In Mumbai

Manoj Jarange Patil Begins Fast In Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has begun his indefinite hunger strike at the Azad Maidan demanding reservation for the Maratha community.

Calling a 'gaddar' a 'gaddar': Uddhav on Kunal Kamra row

Calling a 'gaddar' a 'gaddar': Uddhav on Kunal Kamra row

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

"Kamra merely expressed his views. He stated the facts and voiced the public opinion," Thackeray told reporters at Vidhan Bhavan in south Mumbai.

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

It is a question now whether the makers of the statue had comprehended all these factors before making it, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said.

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, along with their families, reunited at a Diwali event in Mumbai, fueling speculation about a potential political alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of local body polls.

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

'Maharaj was never a plunderer. He never bothered a common man.'

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2026: Movies Coming Up For Release

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

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Directorate of Arts okayed Shivaji statue model, but...: Officials

Directorate of Arts okayed Shivaji statue model, but...: Officials

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The directorate grants approval to the statues of iconic personalities if they are found to be carrying the facial and other physical features of those personalities well. The 35-foot statue of the Maratha empire founder, installed at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg's Malvan tehsil and unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December last year, collapsed on Monday.

Like Akshay's Look As Shivaji? VOTE!

Like Akshay's Look As Shivaji? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat is set to release on Diwali 2023 in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

CR seeks report on employees' flash strike after death of 2 commuters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Central Railway authorities are investigating an employee agitation that disrupted train services and led to commuter deaths. Unions protested an FIR against engineers in a previous accident, while commuters demand accountability for the disruption and resulting chaos.

Bringing Bappa Home For 37 Years

Bringing Bappa Home For 37 Years

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

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IndiGo flight cancellations strand thousands at airports

IndiGo flight cancellations strand thousands at airports

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Passengers complained of last-minute alerts, lack of communication and long queues as flight operations continued to be hit nationwide.

Siraj lands in Hyderabad after Oval Test heroics

Siraj lands in Hyderabad after Oval Test heroics

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday landed in his hometown Hyderabad after a stellar performance in the intensely-contested drawn Test series against England and enthusiastic fans made a beeline to welcome him.

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.

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The wagh nakh is likely to be housed in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sanghralaya (museum) in south Mumbai.

Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai airport, metro to Cuffe Parade

Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai airport, metro to Cuffe Parade

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and dedicated the Mumbai Metro Line 3 to the nation, marking significant infrastructure developments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Maha doesn't like it: Ajit on Yogi's 'batenge...' slogan

Maha doesn't like it: Ajit on Yogi's 'batenge...' slogan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

People of Maharashtra have always strived to maintain communal harmony, said Pawar.

Shivaji's tiger claw brought to Mumbai, to go on display in Satara

Shivaji's tiger claw brought to Mumbai, to go on display in Satara

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The 'wagh nakh' or tiger claw-shaped weapon used by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was brought to Mumbai from a London museum on Wednesday, state Culture Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said.

Sena (UBT) spokesman receives threats over Fizz controversy

Sena (UBT) spokesman receives threats over Fizz controversy

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'At 10:30 pm last night, I received several WhatsApp calls from Bangladesh. They abused and insulted my family and me and threatened that my country would be destroyed and broken apart.'

Let Fadnavis probe: Pawar on grandnephew's land deal

Let Fadnavis probe: Pawar on grandnephew's land deal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Citing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar president Sharad Pawar on Saturday supported a probe into the controversial land deal allegedly linked to the company of his grandnephew Parth Pawar.

Wouldn't imagine in my dream to insult Shivaji, Maharashtra governor tells Shah

Wouldn't imagine in my dream to insult Shivaji, Maharashtra governor tells Shah

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah stating that he would never imagine even in his dream to insult icons like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

'Won't allow such obscenity': MNS workers vandalise dance bar near Mumbai

'Won't allow such obscenity': MNS workers vandalise dance bar near Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists attacked and vandalised a dance bar in Navi Mumbai, causing significant property damage. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.

SP's Abu Azmi retracts Aurangzeb remark after massive uproar

SP's Abu Azmi retracts Aurangzeb remark after massive uproar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi's remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sparked outrage in the Maharashtra legislature, leading to calls for his suspension and accusations of treason. The issue, which was politicized by both the ruling coalition and opposition parties, led to the adjournment of both Houses of the state legislature. Azmi later retracted his statements, saying they were twisted and that he had not made any derogatory remarks against Shivaji Maharaj or Sambhaji Maharaj. The BJP, however, seized the opportunity to slam the Congress and other opposition parties, accusing them of trying to "eradicate" Sanatan Dharma. The Mumbai police have initiated a probe into the matter, registering a case against Azmi for his remarks.

Fadnavis vows to put Azmi in jail as Akhilesh backs his MLA

Fadnavis vows to put Azmi in jail as Akhilesh backs his MLA

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi, suspended from the Maharashtra assembly over his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, will be '100 per cent' put in jail, Chief Minister Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in the legislative council.

BMC polls: Fadnavis plays old clips, says Raj, Uddhav fighting for survival

BMC polls: Fadnavis plays old clips, says Raj, Uddhav fighting for survival

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, stating the Mumbai civic body election is a fight for their political survival. He also defended development projects and economic growth under the current government.

Wikipedia told to delete 'objectionable' info on Sambhaji Maharaj

Wikipedia told to delete 'objectionable' info on Sambhaji Maharaj

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Maharashtra Cyber division has issued a notice to the Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind Wikipedia, demanding the removal of "objectionable" content related to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj from the online encyclopedia. The notice, issued under the Information Technology Act, claims the content is inaccurate and lacks proper references, potentially inciting communal hatred. The move follows recent claims by various organizations about the existence of defamatory information regarding Sambhaji Maharaj on Wikipedia, particularly in the wake of the Hindi film "Chhava", based on his life. The Maharashtra Cyber has directed the Wikimedia Foundation to remove the content promptly and prevent its re-uploading.

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

AR Rahman Blames 'Communal Thing' For Lesser Work

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A R Rahman feels a power shift may have happened in the past eight years, as 'people who are not creative have the power now to decide things.'

Sena-UBT, Rane supporters clash as Aaditya visits Shivaji statue collapse site

Sena-UBT, Rane supporters clash as Aaditya visits Shivaji statue collapse site

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sena-UBT leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray visited the Rajkot fort on Wednesday to take stock of the situation post the statue collapse.

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan reflects on his tenure as he prepares to move to Delhi as the next Vice President of India, calling it the happiest period in his public life.

Listen To Patriotic Music From The Navy, Army

Listen To Patriotic Music From The Navy, Army

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

As part of Independence Day Celebrations 2025, the Indian Navy and Indian Army bands performed in Mumbai at various locations.

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In the last five days, there were instances in which various groups of protesters agitated in front of the Mantralaya (secretariat), Bombay Stock Exchange, were seen roaming along the Marine Drive, Jehangir Art Gallery, Giragon Chowpatty and Gateway of India, but police controlled the crowd and were seen requesting them to take precautions.

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that while British and French colonialism are often discussed in history, there is little mention of 'political Islam', which, he claimed, has inflicted the greatest blow on the Sanatan Dharma.

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He also appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the high court frowned on the conduct of protesters.

Mid-air engine failure forces IndiGo Goa flight to land in Mumbai

Mid-air engine failure forces IndiGo Goa flight to land in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing in Mumbai due to an engine failure. Passengers were transferred to an alternative aircraft.