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Ajit Pawar was with anti-Hindu ideologies: Fadnavis on 'Batenge...' call

Ajit Pawar was with anti-Hindu ideologies: Fadnavis on 'Batenge...' call

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Fadnavis said that there was nothing wrong with the slogan given by Yogi Adityanath and stated that it had been the history of the country.

Maha minister Dhananjay Munde resigns amid row over sarpanch murder

Maha minister Dhananjay Munde resigns amid row over sarpanch murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The resignation followed a vociferous demand by the opposition for Munde's removal from the cabinet.

Oppn flags wipe-off ink in Maha civic polls; SEC orders probe

Oppn flags wipe-off ink in Maha civic polls; SEC orders probe

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has refuted reports that indelible ink marks on voters' fingers were being wiped off during the ongoing civic polls. The BMC clarified that the Municipal Commissioner had not made any such statement.

Day after Fadnavis's letter to Pawar, Patel meets both dy CMs

Day after Fadnavis's letter to Pawar, Patel meets both dy CMs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

On Thursday, Fadnavis wrote a letter to Ajit Pawar opposing NCP leader Nawab Malik sitting on a treasury bench seat.

Eknath Shinde relents, to take oath as Maharashtra deputy CM

Eknath Shinde relents, to take oath as Maharashtra deputy CM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Shinde was reportedly not happy as he had to cede the top post to the ally BJP, and was reluctant to take the deputy CM post.

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Akshay Kumar shared a disturbing incident where his daughter was asked to send a nude photo while playing an online video game, highlighting the dangers of cybercrime and the need for cyber safety education.

Maha to impart basic military training from Class 1: Minister

Maha to impart basic military training from Class 1: Minister

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Retired soldiers will be roped in for training the pupils, he informed.

400-plus....: Shinde on NDA setback at Mahayuti rally, Fadnavis backs

400-plus....: Shinde on NDA setback at Mahayuti rally, Fadnavis backs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Speaking at a joint rally of Mahayuti partners in Mumbai, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis supported Shinde's claims, stating that the NDA leaders did not pay enough attention to the lies spread by the Opposition during the campaign.

CJI Gavai recalls old family ties with World champ Deshmukh

CJI Gavai recalls old family ties with World champ Deshmukh

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Speaking to reporters, the CJI said his father and late KG Deshmukh were very close friends.

Fadnavis-Ajit alliance in 2019 was to teach a lesson to Uddhav: BJP leader

Fadnavis-Ajit alliance in 2019 was to teach a lesson to Uddhav: BJP leader

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Devendra Fadnavis-Ajit Pawar government formed in a hush-hush ceremony in November 2019 after the state assembly elections had lasted for three days.

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says his son Parth was unaware that the land his company purchased in Pune belonged to the government. The controversial transaction has been cancelled, and a probe has been ordered.

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

'Nobody's Putting Pressure On Sunetra Pawar'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

'I don't know if she is doing it willingly or not, but she is respecting the sentiments of the party.'

NDA will win all 4 MLC seats after LS setback in Maha: Fadnavis

NDA will win all 4 MLC seats after LS setback in Maha: Fadnavis

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

He cautioned the party workers and emphasised the importance of management to ensure electors reach polling booths and cast their votes.

Maha doc's suicide: Kin claims victim's vital phone data deleted

Maha doc's suicide: Kin claims victim's vital phone data deleted

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The family of a doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra claims her phone was unlocked and data erased after her death, raising suspicions of foul play.

Uddhav Sena-MNS manifesto promises free power, allowance for domestic helps

Uddhav Sena-MNS manifesto promises free power, allowance for domestic helps

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS release a joint manifesto for Mumbai civic polls, promising free power, allowances for domestic helps, and property tax waivers.

Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil passes away

Former Home Minister Shivraj Patil passes away

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The Congress leader was Union Home Minister from 2004 to 2008 and the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996. He was the Governor of Punjab and also served as Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh from 2010 to 2015.

How Aishwarya-Salman Celebrated Ganpati

How Aishwarya-Salman Celebrated Ganpati

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Bollywood spent another day celebrating the Ganpati festival, going for darshan as well as visarjan.

Irked by power cut, Nagpur man makes hoax bomb call to Fadnavis home

Irked by power cut, Nagpur man makes hoax bomb call to Fadnavis home

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Nagpur police's control room received a call around 2 am from a man claiming that a bomb had been planted outside Fadnavis' house.

Adipurush Gets Fadnavis' Blessing

Adipurush Gets Fadnavis' Blessing

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis has given his best wishes to the Adipurush team for the success of the film.

Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Fadnavis-Shinde 'cold war' talks hot up in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

From disagreement over guardian minister's post to taking separate review meetings to separate medical cells and 'war rooms' for monitoring projects, the unease between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde seems to be growing.

Stand up for MLA/MP, be courteous, Mahrarshtra tells babus

Stand up for MLA/MP, be courteous, Mahrarshtra tells babus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra government has issued a new set of guidelines for its officials on how to interact with legislators and MPs, emphasizing respect, attentiveness, and timely responses.

Fadnavis meets Maha governor, demands floor test

Fadnavis meets Maha governor, demands floor test

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Fadnavis said 39 Sena MLAs who belong to the Shinde faction have said they do not support the government.

Forming govt with NCP in 2019 had Pawar's backing, says Fadnavis

Forming govt with NCP in 2019 had Pawar's backing, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Three years after he teamed up with Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar in an overnight coup to form the government in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the exercise had NCP chief Sharad Pawar's backing.

Why didn't Shinde want to join Fadanvis govt? Sena MLA reveals

Why didn't Shinde want to join Fadanvis govt? Sena MLA reveals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Shinde told us he wanted to build the organisation but honoured our request

NCP leader Munde meets Fadnavis hours after swearing-in function

NCP leader Munde meets Fadnavis hours after swearing-in function

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The meeting took place at Fadnavis's residence in Mumbai late Thursday night and lasted for about half an hour, he claimed.

Nawab Malik tweets pics of Fadnavis' wife with alleged drug peddler

Nawab Malik tweets pics of Fadnavis' wife with alleged drug peddler

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

In a series of tweets, Malik, who has been targeting the Narcotics Control Bureau after it raided a cruise ship last month and claimed to have seized drugs onboard, posted a photograph of Amruta Fadnavis with an alleged drug peddler.

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Addressing a public event in Kolhapur city on Monday evening, Fadnavis pointed out instances wherein women were tricked into inter-faith marriage and subsequently abandoned after they gave birth to children.

I was there when Babri was razed, not anyone from Sena: Fadnavis

I was there when Babri was razed, not anyone from Sena: Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Addressing BJP's rally in Mumbai, Fadnavis also claimed that he was in Badaun jail for 18 days while doing 'kar seva' for the Ram temple construction purpose.

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'I had told Fadnavisji that I will be with the party till the Lok Sabha election and I will give my 100 per cent to campaign for the BJP. But ultimately I will have to take this decision (to quit the BJP).' 'When I requested him to see this from the point of view of an elder brother, he could not say anything more after that.'

Mumbai received 18 cm of rains in 8 hours!

Mumbai received 18 cm of rains in 8 hours!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged Mumbai citizens to take precautions as the city experiences heavy rainfall and anticipates high tides. Waterlogging has been reported in several areas, and officials are taking measures to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions.

Maha BJP minister targets Shinde again, likens 2022 CM post to lottery

Maha BJP minister targets Shinde again, likens 2022 CM post to lottery

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik stated that Eknath Shinde won a 'lottery' in reference to his appointment as chief minister in 2022. Naik's comments have sparked controversy, with Shiv Sena leaders criticizing his remarks.

Shinde resigns; BJP to make Fadnavis CM, says minister

Shinde resigns; BJP to make Fadnavis CM, says minister

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Tuesday stepped down as Maharashtra chief minister, even as the suspense over who will succeed him as the new CM continued, three days after state assembly election results were announced.

This is theft by govt: Rahul slams Modi's silence on Pune land deal row

This is theft by govt: Rahul slams Modi's silence on Pune land deal row

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses the Maharashtra government of a land scam involving government land reserved for Dalits being sold to a company linked to a state minister's son. He questions Prime Minister Modi's silence on the issue.

Maha CM gives update on elephant Madhuri's return from Vantara

Maha CM gives update on elephant Madhuri's return from Vantara

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Vantara will join the Maharashtra government's petition in the Supreme Court to seek the return of elephant Madhuri to a monastery in Kolhapur, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

Amid Hindi row, Maha govt withdraws orders on three-language policy

Amid Hindi row, Maha govt withdraws orders on three-language policy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Facing mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy.

Who will take oath with Fadnavis at Azad Maidan tomorrow?

Who will take oath with Fadnavis at Azad Maidan tomorrow?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'More than Eknath Shinde's wish, we want him (Shinde) to lead us in the government.'

Amruta Fadnavis Goes To Cannes

Amruta Fadnavis Goes To Cannes

Rediff.com27 May 2022

She walked the Cannes red carpet to raise awareness about food, health and sustainability.

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.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

If you try to evict us from Mumbai...: Jarange warns govt

If you try to evict us from Mumbai...: Jarange warns govt

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange, on a hunger strike for Maratha quota, is open to talks with the government but refuses to leave Mumbai until demands are met. He urges protesters to maintain peace and claims they haven't violated any laws.