News for 'Mahajan'

Amid border row, Maha extends govt scheme to 865 K'taka villages

Amid border row, Maha extends govt scheme to 865 K'taka villages

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The order said 865 villages from 12 tehsils in Belagavi, Karvar, Kalburgi and Bidar have been included under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35) powered Mumbai's outright win over Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday.

PFI official held under UAPA gets 6-hour parole for daughter's wedding

PFI official held under UAPA gets 6-hour parole for daughter's wedding

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday granted six-hour custody parole to Popular Front of India (PFI) national coordinator Ibrahim Puthanathani, arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA, to attend his daughter's wedding.

Tunisha death: Maha min calls it 'love jihad'; cops say affair broke in 3 mths

Tunisha death: Maha min calls it 'love jihad'; cops say affair broke in 3 mths

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had last week said the government would study laws on "love jihad" framed by other states and take an appropriate decision.

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

National Awards: Bollywood Clout At Work

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'No small artistic film can even hope to win, except, maybe, as random tokenism,' asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Glimpses of lady MPs as the nation's lady finance minister presents the Budget for the next financial year on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

115 arrested for communal riots in Maha's Akola, curfew in select areas

115 arrested for communal riots in Maha's Akola, curfew in select areas

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The police have so far arrested 115 people in connection with the violence that erupted on May 13 night in the sensitive Old City area over a social media post and registered six cases at the Old City and Ramdas Peth police stations.

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

'Special place': 10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The MPs representing various political parties offered heartfelt tributes to the building that has been the epicentre of India's democratic journey.

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends hunger strike on 17th day after meeting Shinde

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends hunger strike on 17th day after meeting Shinde

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Shinde announced that his government is committed to providing reservation to the Maratha community.

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

NCP panel on Pawar's successor to meet on Friday at 11 am

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said his decision to step down from the post was taken for the future of the party and to create a new leadership.

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday sought a response from the Centre, Election Commission of India, and 26 political parties on a petition seeking to restrain opposition parties from using the acronym INDIA for their alliance.

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

'Rahul Gandhi should retire and not harm the Congress further'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Putra-moh Congress ko nasht kar raha hai (Sonia Gandhi's love for Rahul Gandhi is destroying the Congress).'

Ilker Ayci declines Tata Group's offer to be CEO & MD of Air India

Ilker Ayci declines Tata Group's offer to be CEO & MD of Air India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Ilker Ayci has declined the Tata Group's offer to be the chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of Air India, aviation industry sources said on Tuesday. On February 14, Tata Sons had announced the appointment of Ayci, former chairman of Turkish Airlines, as the CEO and MD of Air India. RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch had last Friday said the government should not give clearance to the appointment of Ilker Ayci "keeping in view national security".

Will support for Murmu pave way for BJP-Sena patch-up?

Will support for Murmu pave way for BJP-Sena patch-up?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

By breaking ranks with his Maha Vikas Aghadi allies, Thackeray has shown that he can leave the MVA altogether.

Punjab govt shunts out chief secy considered 'close' to Amarinder

Punjab govt shunts out chief secy considered 'close' to Amarinder

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Charanjit Singh Channi-led government in Punjab on Thursday shunted Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan and appointed Anirudh Tewari in her place.

Shinde govt's resolution seeks to bring 865 K'taka villages into Maha

Shinde govt's resolution seeks to bring 865 K'taka villages into Maha

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The resolution moved by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Karnataka state legislature had passed a resolution on the issue to purposely fuel the border row.

Maha orders CID probe into conspiracy charges of Fadnavis, sting operation

Maha orders CID probe into conspiracy charges of Fadnavis, sting operation

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Replying to a debate on law and order in the Lower House, Walse Patil said Pravin Chavan has resigned as the special public prosecutor.

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday commuted to life term the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma lost his life.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Vivek Agnihotri apologises to Delhi HC in contempt case, discharged

Vivek Agnihotri apologises to Delhi HC in contempt case, discharged

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri appeared before the Delhi high court on Monday and tendered an unconditional apology in connection with a criminal contempt case over his alleged remarks against a judge of the court.

Maharashtra resolution on border row irresponsible, anti-federal: Bommai

Maharashtra resolution on border row irresponsible, anti-federal: Bommai

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

He also expressed confidence about getting justice in the Supreme Court, as Karnataka's stand on the issue is both legal and constitutional.

Rashmika Or Malaika? Vote For The Hottest Showstopper!

Rashmika Or Malaika? Vote For The Hottest Showstopper!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Which celeb took your breath away? Take the poll and vote for your favourite.

Sharad Pawar does U-turn on 'no split in NCP, Ajit our leader' remark

Sharad Pawar does U-turn on 'no split in NCP, Ajit our leader' remark

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Hours after asserting that there was no split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is its leader, party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday claimed that he did not make any such statement.

Judicial officers and advocates among 15 names proposed as high court judges

Judicial officers and advocates among 15 names proposed as high court judges

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has recommended to the Centre 15 names of judicial officers and advocates for appointment as judges in the high courts of Delhi, Patna, and Andhra Pradesh.

CBI files charge sheet against Rana Kapoor, Gautam Thapar in Yes Bank fraud

CBI files charge sheet against Rana Kapoor, Gautam Thapar in Yes Bank fraud

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against former Chief Executive and Managing Director of Yes Bank Rana Kapoor as well as Avantha Group promoter Gautam Thapar in the Rs 466.51 crore alleged fraud in the bank, officials said. Kapoor was not named a suspect in the FIR registered on June 2 last year in the case. His role, however, surfaced during the investigation, they said.

Foreign e-com firms destroying small traders: RSS arm

Foreign e-com firms destroying small traders: RSS arm

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The Centre must bring an "all-encompassing" policy to protect the interests of the consumers as well as offline traders and small traders, he said, underlining that the proposed consumer protection e-commerce rules are "inadequate" to address the issue. The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM) is an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

HC halts Nuh demolitions, asks if it was ethnic cleansing

HC halts Nuh demolitions, asks if it was ethnic cleansing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday ordered a halt to the demolition drive in violence-hit Nuh and asked if it was an "exercise of ethnic cleansing".

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Celebrations erupt in BJP camp as Uddhav quits

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Many of BJP leaders said that Fadnavis will soon helm the state.

Row over Nitin Gadkari's letter to Maha CM Shinde for IAS officer's transfer

Row over Nitin Gadkari's letter to Maha CM Shinde for IAS officer's transfer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In a letter to CM Shinde and chief secretary Manukumar Srivastava on March 9, Gadkari also criticised Joshi, an IAS officer, for allegedly stalling admission to nearly 1,100 seats linked to courses offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons-affiliated.

Amid border row, Karnataka resolution says 'won't cede an inch'

Amid border row, Karnataka resolution says 'won't cede an inch'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The resolution which also condemned the border dispute 'created' by Maharashtra and moved by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, was adopted by a voice vote.

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

K'taka CM threatens retaliatory measure if Maharashtra...

K'taka CM threatens retaliatory measure if Maharashtra...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Bommai alleged that in the name of providing insurance to the people on Karnataka's side of the border, the Maharashtra government is taking declaration letters from them stating that they belong to Maharashtra. "This is condemnable."

Shinde, Fadnavis share stage amid slugfest over ad

Shinde, Fadnavis share stage amid slugfest over ad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday travelled in a helicopter together for an event in Palghar as they reaffirmed their commitment to take forward their alliance and spoke about their strong bond after a controversial advertisement.

Bommai-Shinde talk, dial down on border tensions

Bommai-Shinde talk, dial down on border tensions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Amid the raging border dispute, Karnataka and Maharashtra chief ministers spoke to each other over the phone on Tuesday night and have agreed that there should be peace and law and order should be maintained on both sides.

MVA allies should work together for Maha assembly, LS polls: Pawar

MVA allies should work together for Maha assembly, LS polls: Pawar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Talking to reporters, he claimed that despite a split in the Shiv Sena, majority of the "hardcore" Shiv Sainiks who work on the ground stand behind Uddhav Thackeray.

Karnataka pays Mukul Rastogi Rs 22 lakh a day for fighting border row in SC

Karnataka pays Mukul Rastogi Rs 22 lakh a day for fighting border row in SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Karnataka government has fixed a professional fee of Rs 59.9 lakh a day for the team of senior lawyers, including Mukul Rohatgi, to fight the case pertaining to border row with Maharashtra in the Supreme Court.

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the genetically modified (GM) mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for the commercialisation of the country's first GM food crop. The GEAC said the recommendation was valid for four years from the date the approval letter was issued. Further studies and coordinated trials will have to be conducted jointly with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) within two years, according to the minutes of the GEAC meeting held on October 18, which was released on Wednesday.

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

CWG champion Sanjita handed 4-year doping ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sanjita Chanu had tested positive for an anabolic steroid during an in-competition testing at the National Games in Gujarat in September-October last year.