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Sachin Tendulkar has voted, have you?

Sachin Tendulkar has voted, have you?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali voted in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections at Bandra.

Raj meets ailing uncle Bal Thackeray

Raj meets ailing uncle Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday met uncle and Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at the latter's residence Matoshree in suburban Bandra, Mumbai.

Mumbai: Sena emerges largest bloc in civic polls, BJP improves tally

Mumbai: Sena emerges largest bloc in civic polls, BJP improves tally

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Shiv Sena on Monday emerged the single largest party in the bitterly fought Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation polls bagging 52 seats but fell short of a clear majority in the 122-member body, the battle for which had witnessed acrimony with ally Bharatiya Janata Party hitting a new low.

Meat ban fever spreads across 3 states

Meat ban fever spreads across 3 states

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The fever of banning meat spread on Thursday with such directives being issued in Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Ahmedabad.

'Hindi not our mother tongue, don't incite us'

'Hindi not our mother tongue, don't incite us'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

The draft of the new National Education Policy, proposed by the panel constituted in the previous Modi government, had suggested teaching of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.

Local politician's complaint about fire hazard was ignored

Local politician's complaint about fire hazard was ignored

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

On December 7, the BMC wrote back to Kashalkar saying that on inspection, no unauthorised extensions had been found in the Kamla Mills area.

Not 'desperate' to join NDA, says Raj Thackeray

Not 'desperate' to join NDA, says Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

It seems the Bharatiya Janata Party proposes but the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena disposes.

BJP asks Raj to quit politics and become full-time cartoonist

BJP asks Raj to quit politics and become full-time cartoonist

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's cartoon ridiculing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah over their party's humiliating rout in the Delhi Assembly polls has invited sharp rebuke from the saffron party.

Court summons Raj Thackeray over hate speeches

Court summons Raj Thackeray over hate speeches

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A Delhi court on Thursday issued summons against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for his alleged hate speeches against north Indians and instigating violence against them on various occasions.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Manish Yaduvanshi directed that a summons be issued against Raj Thackeray for September 28.

Bal Thackeray's health 'very critical', on life-support

Bal Thackeray's health 'very critical', on life-support

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

As the news spread, several party workers assembled outside his residence, `Matoshree', in suburban Bandra, where security has been stepped up.

AIB's Tanmay slammed for Sachin-Lata video roast

AIB's Tanmay slammed for Sachin-Lata video roast

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Tanmay is seen roasting the revered Bharat Ratna awardees all in the name of humour. Titled Sachin v/s Lata Civil War, some of the punchlines used against Lata in the video include Jon Snow also died, so should you, Your face looks like someone has kept you in water for eight days.

HC asks Union ministries to reply on plea against Raj

HC asks Union ministries to reply on plea against Raj

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Union ministries of Law and Judiciary and information and broadcasting to file its reply on a contempt petition against MNS chief Raj Thackeray.

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

No surprises if the Sena-BJP form a post poll alliance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Nothing will change in the richest municipal corporation in the country.' 'New faces with the same surnames will get party tickets.' 'So the same order, the same money spending systems, will continue.'

Raj Thackeray visits Nano plant in Gujarat

Raj Thackeray visits Nano plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray who is on a 'study tour' to Gujarat showered praises on Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his business development skills.

Now R R Patil must go, says Raj Thackeray

Now R R Patil must go, says Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Welcoming the transfer of Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik following the August 11 violence in south Mumbai, MNS president Raj Thackeray on Thursday again demanded resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil, who he said was "ignorant" about his department.

Sympathy alone won't take the Sena far

Sympathy alone won't take the Sena far

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Whether Thackeray's death would bring together Uddhav and his estranged cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, to avoid a division in Marathi votes, remains to be seen.

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Because of the impact the movement has had, people will think twice before misbehaving because you don't know who will turn out to be another Tanushree Dutta.'

Raj backs Dhoble, warns hawkers over holding morcha

Raj backs Dhoble, warns hawkers over holding morcha

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Backing Assistant Commissioner of police Vasant Dhoble, who was shunted out from his Vakola posting amid protests over the death of a hawker during eviction drive, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday warned hawkers against holding a rally at Azad Maidan on January 24.

BJP conquers another Congress bastion in Maharashtra, wins Latur civic polls

BJP conquers another Congress bastion in Maharashtra, wins Latur civic polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Continuing its winning streak in Maharashtra, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday won Latur and Chandrapur municipal corporations, out of three civic bodies that went to polls on April 19.

Uddhav goes in for surgery, Raj fuels political buzz

Uddhav goes in for surgery, Raj fuels political buzz

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Meanwhile, Shiv Sainiks have organised a 'puja' at the Siddhivinayak Temple at Prabha Devi in Central Mumbai to pray for Uddhav's speedy recovery.

Ola, Uber drivers threaten indefinite strike from Sunday

Ola, Uber drivers threaten indefinite strike from Sunday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The strike is expected to be observed in key cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune among other cities.

SC seeks EC's reply on hate speeches by Uddhav, Raj

SC seeks EC's reply on hate speeches by Uddhav, Raj

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Election Commission's reply to a plea for de-recognition of the Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena as political parties for the alleged hate speeches delivered by their top leaders recently.

PIX: Lisa, Ekta Kapoor, Jeetendra at jewellery store launch

PIX: Lisa, Ekta Kapoor, Jeetendra at jewellery store launch

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

BJP's Shaina NC's dad's office vandalised over anti-Marathi poster

BJP's Shaina NC's dad's office vandalised over anti-Marathi poster

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Unidentified persons on Wednesday created a ruckus at the South Mumbai office of former Mumbai sheriff Nana Chudasama, to protest his 'anti-Marathi' banner.

Pix: At Mumbai rally, Raj asks RR Patil, top cop to quit

Pix: At Mumbai rally, Raj asks RR Patil, top cop to quit

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Thumbing his nose at Mumbai police, a defiant Raj Thackeray on Tuesday led thousands of MNS supporters in a march before holding a public meeting where he pitched for immediate ouster of the state home minister and city police chief for the August 11 violence at Azad Maidan.

Who's afraid of #metoo

Who's afraid of #metoo

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'#metoo has put front and centre an issue that society has suppressed for far too long,' says Kanika Datta.

Kalmadi visits Pune civic body, faces protest

Kalmadi visits Pune civic body, faces protest

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena staged a noisy protest in the premises of the Pune Municipal Corporation on Monday when the scam-tainted Congress leader and city MP Suresh Kalmadi visited the civic body headquarters.

Nitish slams Centre, Maha govt over Raj Thackeray speech

Nitish slams Centre, Maha govt over Raj Thackeray speech

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday charged the Centre and Maharashtra government with failing to rein in Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for his threat to throw Biharis out of Maharashtra.

RJD backs Nitish Kumar on Bihar Divas in Mumbai

RJD backs Nitish Kumar on Bihar Divas in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

They are political rivals, but when it comes to celebrating Bihar Diwas in Mumbai, Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal has backed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and has urged him to ignore Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's threat. The impending visit on April 15 has become controversial in Maharashtra.

BJP acted like 'Chambal dacoits' to form govt in Maha: Raut

BJP acted like 'Chambal dacoits' to form govt in Maha: Raut

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The BJP leaders will go crazy if they are thrown out of power. They will lose their mental balance'

Maha council poll to mark Thackeray's debut as legislator

Maha council poll to mark Thackeray's debut as legislator

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Elections to the nine council seats which fell vacant on April 24 were postponed in view of the coronavirus outbreak, but last week the Election Commission set May 21 as the poll date.

If Modi wave, why BJP leaders looking for safe seat: Cong

If Modi wave, why BJP leaders looking for safe seat: Cong

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Taking a jibe over the reported row in Bharatiya Janata Party over a move to field Narendra Modi from Varanasi and Rajnath Singh from Lucknow, Congress on Monday wondered as to why Opposition party leaders were looking for a safe seat if there was a Modi wave across the country.

'Is Raj Thackeray going to decide if I am patriotic?'

'Is Raj Thackeray going to decide if I am patriotic?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'I abide by the Constitution.' 'Raj Thackeray does not.' 'His patriotism should be up for questioning.'

Rahul's family responsible for UP's backwardness: Raj

Rahul's family responsible for UP's backwardness: Raj

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday held the Nehru-Gandhi family "responsible" for the lack of development in Uttar Pradesh.

Raj Thackeray calls for Modi-mukt Bharat

Raj Thackeray calls for Modi-mukt Bharat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

All opposition parties should come together to get rid of the BJP-led NDA government to ensure "Modi-mukt Bharat", he said, reminding the audience of BJP's "Congress-mukt Bharat" slogan.

Raj slammed for anti-North Indian statement

Raj slammed for anti-North Indian statement

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Transcending ideological barriers, political parties in Bihar on Friday slammed Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for his reported statement that influx of North Indians was one of the reasons for growing terror attacks in Mumbai.

BJP combine wins Khadakwasla by-polls; NCP loses face

BJP combine wins Khadakwasla by-polls; NCP loses face

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

In a huge embarrassment to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, the United Progressive Alliance has lost the Khadakwasla assembly seat which had witnessed a by-election on October 13.

Why did meat sale ban row erupt this year only, asks Uddhav

Why did meat sale ban row erupt this year only, asks Uddhav

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the controversy over ban on meat sale during Jain festival 'Paryushan' has ended as far as his party is concerned, but sought to know why it erupted this year.

Day after Raj's warning, rickshaw drivers attacked in Mumbai

Day after Raj's warning, rickshaw drivers attacked in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

A day after Maharahstra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray warned that arrogant auto rickshaw unions would attract public ire, reports of attacks on auto rickshaws have been surfacing from different parts of Mumbai.

Pak artistes should be beaten with shoes: BJP UP MLA Som

Pak artistes should be beaten with shoes: BJP UP MLA Som

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Pakistanis eat from India and then backstab us, said the controversial MLA from UP.