News for 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'

Where Is Virat Kohli Headed To?

Where Is Virat Kohli Headed To?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli headed back to London to rejoin his family.

Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs 1.79 Crore Seized At Mumbai Airport

Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs 1.79 Crore Seized At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com7 days ago

Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized electronic items, cosmetics, cigarettes, and crude gold worth over Rs 1.79 crore from passengers arriving from Dubai, leading to one arrest.

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Thane; Friend Detained

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Thane; Friend Detained

Rediff.com2 days ago

A teenager was fatally stabbed, and another was seriously injured in Thane after an altercation with a friend, who has been detained by police.

Two killed, 3 hurt as local train hit them amid flash strike in Mumbai

Two killed, 3 hurt as local train hit them amid flash strike in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Two people died and three were injured after being hit by a suburban train near Sandhurst Road railway station in Mumbai. The incident occurred shortly after train services were disrupted due to a strike over an FIR against engineers in connection with a previous accident.

What's Rihanna Doing In India?

What's Rihanna Doing In India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Grammy-winning superstar Rihanna has made a high-profile return to Mumbai, captivating fans at the airport.

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'She was the embodiment of knowledge, kindness, and compassion.'

Green signal for Rs 22,000 cr Mumbai-Navi Mumbai airport Metro project

Green signal for Rs 22,000 cr Mumbai-Navi Mumbai airport Metro project

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved a 35-km Metro project to connect the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airports at a cost of over Rs 22,000 crore.

Dawood Ibrahim's Aide Salim Dola Arrives In Mumbai

Dawood Ibrahim's Aide Salim Dola Arrives In Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, was brought to Mumbai from Delhi by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Wednesday evening.

Mumbai Airport Gold Seizure: 24 Women Arrested in Smuggling Operation

Mumbai Airport Gold Seizure: 24 Women Arrested in Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 29.37 kg of gold worth Rs 37.74 crore from 24 women at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, uncovering a significant smuggling operation.

Maratha bodies fume as Tulja Bhavani temple bars Chhatrapati Shivaji descendant

Maratha bodies fume as Tulja Bhavani temple bars Chhatrapati Shivaji descendant

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Tulja Bhavani Temple Trust in the Osmanabad district said that as per the Nizam era 'Deul-e-Qawayat' Act, after performing 'abhishek' (special ritual) to goddess Tulja Bhavani, no one is allowed to remain inside the sanctum (where the idol of the goddess is placed), barring the main priest.

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The blazing success of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has laid out a path for more eventful year at the movies, as an exciting line-up of historical biopics queue up for the big screen.

Fire at Mumbai airport underground metro station disrupts services

Fire at Mumbai airport underground metro station disrupts services

Rediff.com4 days ago

A fire at the underground T2 Airport Metro Station in Mumbai caused a brief disruption to metro services and the evacuation of passengers. No injuries were reported, and normal operations have resumed.

Shivaji statue collapse: Look-out notice issued against sculptor

Shivaji statue collapse: Look-out notice issued against sculptor

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Jaydeep Apte, a Thane-based sculptor, had executed the contract to make the statue.

Navy team to probe Shivaji statue collapse in Maharashtra

Navy team to probe Shivaji statue collapse in Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

In a late-night statement, the Navy said it has deputed a team to immediately investigate the cause of the "unfortunate accident" and initiate steps to repair, restore and reinstate the statue at the earliest.

Short circuit causes fire at Terminal 1 of Mumbai airport

Short circuit causes fire at Terminal 1 of Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport due to a short circuit, but was quickly brought under control with no impact on airport operations or any casualties.

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

Dawood Ibrahim's Aide Dola Arrives In Mumbai After Arrest

Dawood Ibrahim's Aide Dola Arrives In Mumbai After Arrest

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Mohammad Salim Dola, a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim and a major drug trafficker, has been brought to Mumbai by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after being arrested in Turkiye and granted transit remand by a Delhi court.

Amid row over Aurangzeb's tomb, Shah says...

Amid row over Aurangzeb's tomb, Shah says...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Shah said Shivaji Maharaj defeated "Mughal shahi" (rule of Mughals).

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.

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.

Mumbai Airport Bust: Passengers Held for Smuggling Hydroponic Ganja

Mumbai Airport Bust: Passengers Held for Smuggling Hydroponic Ganja

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) arrested four passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for allegedly smuggling 64.394 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 64 crore.

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.

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.

HC says no to drivers' plea for namaaz near Mumbai airport

HC says no to drivers' plea for namaaz near Mumbai airport

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The Bombay high court has refused to grant relief to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers seeking to offer namaaz near the Mumbai airport, citing security concerns.

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.

Cancellation, delayed: IndiGo crisis sparks chaos at airports

Cancellation, delayed: IndiGo crisis sparks chaos at airports

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Here are some glimpses of the unfolding scenes, as weary passengers clutch their luggage, waiting for clarity amid the turmoil.

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.

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.

Man wanted in 2023 attempted murder and extortion case arrested at Mumbai airport

Man wanted in 2023 attempted murder and extortion case arrested at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A history-sheeter, wanted in connection with a 2023 attempted murder and extortion case involving an organised crime syndicate, was arrested at Mumbai's international airport after arriving from Dubai.

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.'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Mumbai Customs department seized narcotics, foreign currency, gold, and precious stones worth over Rs 46 crore at the Mumbai international airport in a week.

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.

Why Bombay HC Denied 26/11 Accused's Plea For Police Clearance

Why Bombay HC Denied 26/11 Accused's Plea For Police Clearance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition by Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attacks case, seeking a police clearance certificate to drive an autorickshaw, citing ongoing surveillance due to alleged links with Lashkar-e-Taiba.

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.

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.

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.