News for 'Mahajan'

Charge-sheet against Pravin Mahajan filed

Charge-sheet against Pravin Mahajan filed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

The charge-sheet was filed by police in the court of a magistrate at Bhoiwada near Dadar in Mumbai.

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

An increase in the farmer income support scheme PM Kisan Nidhi, the introduction of a 'robot tax' to fund reskilling of people who lose their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), and a reduced income-tax (I-T) to bring relief to the middle classes - these are some of the items in the Budget wish list submitted by Sangh Parivar affiliates to Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman. Representatives of the affiliates of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), such as the farmer organisation Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS); trade union Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS); Laghu Udyog Bharati, which works for micro and small industries; and Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), which works on economic and policy issues, met the FM and other officials over the last couple of weeks as part of the pre-Budget consultations.

Money motive behind Mahajan's murder: Prosecution

Money motive behind Mahajan's murder: Prosecution

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Money was the motive behind Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan's murder as the accused, his brother Pravin, wanted to start a transport business, the prosecution told the court on Monday. "The demands were being made by Pravin Mahajan from 2004 and the threat SMS was the last blow," Special Public Prosecutor Niteen Pradhan argued.

Pravin Mahajan makes allegations against Pramod

Pravin Mahajan makes allegations against Pramod

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Pravin Mahajan, who has been charged with the murder of his brother, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, dropped a bombshell in the trial court when he leveled sensational allegations against Pramod. The judge ordered that Mahajan's testimony, both as a witness and as an accused, be recorded in-camera.

Pay your tribute to Pramod Mahajan

Pay your tribute to Pramod Mahajan

Rediff.com3 May 2006

BJP leader Pramod Mahajan passed away on May 3.

'Rahul Shouldn't Have Called Kejriwal Deshdrohi'

'Rahul Shouldn't Have Called Kejriwal Deshdrohi'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'The Congress cannot speak the BJP's words while targeting Kejriwal.' 'What is the difference between the two? Where is the unity of INDIA then?'

Pravin Mahajan wants psychiatric tests

Pravin Mahajan wants psychiatric tests

Rediff.com8 May 2006

A magistrate has thrice rejected Pravin's plea to appoint a panel of doctors for undergoing psychiatric tests without giving any reason

Delhi road named after Pramod Mahajan

Delhi road named after Pramod Mahajan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

A road in Delhi was on Tuesday named after slain Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan on his 59th birth anniversary.

Pravin denies killing brother Pramod Mahajan

Pravin denies killing brother Pramod Mahajan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Appearing in the dock for the first time in the Pramod Mahajan murder case, prime accused Pravin Mahajan, who surrendered to the police with his pistol after the Bharatiya Janata Party leader was gunned down, on Monday claimed he did not kill his elder brother. Pravin, 46, told a sessions court recording his evidence that he came to know about his brother's hospitalisation and death only from the newspapers.

Pravin Mahajan sentenced to life term

Pravin Mahajan sentenced to life term

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Forty-eight-year-old Pravin was held guilty on Monday for murder and trespassing into his brother's house with an intention to commit an offence punishable with death.

Shinde signals exit from power as Fadnavis aide visits

Shinde signals exit from power as Fadnavis aide visits

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The name of the Maharashtra chief minister will be announced on Wednesday, a day ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Mahayuti government, after the Bharatiya Janata Party elects its legislature party leader, a senior functionary said on Monday.

Rahul Mahajan charged with purchasing drugs

Rahul Mahajan charged with purchasing drugs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Additional Sessions Judge S N Gupta after framing charges against Mahajan and five others fixed March 10 for commencing the trial in the case.

All pay homage to Mahajan

All pay homage to Mahajan

Rediff.com9 May 2006

First Look on an all-party condolence meet for Pramod Mahajan in Mumbai.

Pravin Mahajan's bail plea rejected

Pravin Mahajan's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Sessions judge Abhay Thipsay denied him bail after considering the police submission that a prima facie case had been made out against Pravin and that he may abscond if he was granted liberty.

Mahajan still on life support

Mahajan still on life support

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

The BJP leader is on ventilator and dialysis support.

Pramod Mahajan stable, but critical

Pramod Mahajan stable, but critical

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Rahul Mahajan questioned by police

Rahul Mahajan questioned by police

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

This was Rahul's first interrogation after he was released on bail.

Mahajan and the Shiv Sena

Mahajan and the Shiv Sena

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Mahajan still very critical: Doctors

Mahajan still very critical: Doctors

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan's health was "still very critical" and he was on ventilator support and dialysis, the doctors attending on him said on Tuesday.

Greed, ego behind Mahajan's murder: Police

Greed, ego behind Mahajan's murder: Police

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

The chargesheet reveals how Praveen allegedly planned the murder and executed it with a pre-meditated mind.

Telecom industry condoles Mahajan's death

Telecom industry condoles Mahajan's death

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The telecom industry has condoled the death of former Communication and IT Minister and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, while describing him as one of the dynamic and charismatic leaders.

Prakash Mahajan joins Raj Thackeray's party

Prakash Mahajan joins Raj Thackeray's party

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Prakash Mahajan, younger brother of late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, was on Thursday appointed chief organiser of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

Stage set for Pravin Mahajan's trial

Stage set for Pravin Mahajan's trial

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Pravin was produced before a magistrate who committed the case to sessions court for trial.

BJP lacks team spirit: Mahajan

BJP lacks team spirit: Mahajan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

"I think when all of us, including myself, work as a team and the tussle for the party presidentship ends, we will perform well," he said.

Operation on Mahajan scheduled for Monday

Operation on Mahajan scheduled for Monday

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary Pramod Mahajan has shown some signs of consciousness but continues to be 'quite critical'.

Pravin Mahajan remanded to police custody

Pravin Mahajan remanded to police custody

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

The court dismissed Pravin's plea of mental instability.

Pravin Mahajan leaves behind unanswered questions

Pravin Mahajan leaves behind unanswered questions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Pravin Mahajan, who lived with his wife and two children in a modest apartment in Maharashtra's Thane district, was an unknown figure until the morning of April 22, 2006 when he shot his brother and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod.

Rahul Mahajan: Will the truth emerge?

Rahul Mahajan: Will the truth emerge?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Will Rahul Mahajan go scot-free? Will Sahil Zaroo become the fall guy in the case?

Pravin Mahajan booked in cheating case

Pravin Mahajan booked in cheating case

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Pravin Mahajan, arrested for shooting his elder brother and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, has been booked in another case for cheating a city businessman of Rs 8.5 lakh in a bus purchase deal.

Pics: Neha Mahajan scorches the ramp in blue

Pics: Neha Mahajan scorches the ramp in blue

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

As part of the women and sustainability fashion show, four designers showcased their collections on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020.

Pravin Mahajan critical, suffers brain haemorrhage

Pravin Mahajan critical, suffers brain haemorrhage

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

Pravin Mahajan, serving a life-term for the murder of his brother and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan and currently on a 14-day parole, suffered a brain haemorrhage and was admitted to a private hospital.

Pravin Mahajan in coma, treatment ineffective

Pravin Mahajan in coma, treatment ineffective

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Pravin (50) -- serving a life term for the murder of his brother and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan -- was admitted in the Jupiter Hospital last Friday after he complained of fatigue and severe headache at home, and is still in an unconscious condition.

Uma-Mahajan differences out in open

Uma-Mahajan differences out in open

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Uma said she had some reservations regarding Pramod Mahajan's inclusion in the new team of BJP office-bearers.

Customs duty exemption on lithium, cobalt to aid growth of EV sector

Customs duty exemption on lithium, cobalt to aid growth of EV sector

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The proposed exemption in customs duty on import of lithium, cobalt and other rare minerals in the Union Budget 2024-25 is likely to lower the battery production cost and help in making electric vehicles more affordable for the buyers, auto industry leaders said on Tuesday.

Ramp war: It's BJP's Poonam Mahajan vs SRK

Ramp war: It's BJP's Poonam Mahajan vs SRK

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The MP has written to the BMC to demolish the 'illegal' ramp outside SRK's house

Sumitra Mahajan is MoS petroleum

Sumitra Mahajan is MoS petroleum

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday took over as the minister of state for petroleum and natural gas.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The massive victory of Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra indicates a tactical course correction post the Lok Sabha debacle, with factors like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's active role in the poll campaign, Ladki Bahin scheme, rise in women voting, and subtle message of Hindutva playing a crucial role.

Mahajan was probably blackmailed by Moitra

Mahajan was probably blackmailed by Moitra

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

In the appeal, Pravin said he went to meet Pramod on the morning of April 22, 2006, to tell his brother that his secretary Vivek Moitra was blackmailing him.