News for 'Maharana'

YouTuber Killed in Bhubaneswar Stabbing Incident

YouTuber Killed in Bhubaneswar Stabbing Incident

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death in Bhubaneswar following a minor altercation. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.

YouTuber Murdered in Bhubaneswar; Three Arrested

YouTuber Murdered in Bhubaneswar; Three Arrested

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death in Bhubaneswar, leading to the arrest of three suspects. Police are investigating the motive behind the murder.

At Vijay-Rashmika's Wedding Venue

At Vijay-Rashmika's Wedding Venue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, fondly known as 'Virosh', are getting married at Mementos by ITC in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Akbar Road signboard defaced over Maharana Pratap statue vandalism

Akbar Road signboard defaced over Maharana Pratap statue vandalism

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

A signboard on Akbar Road in Lutyens' Delhi was defaced on Thursday by unidentified individuals protesting against the alleged vandalism of Maharana Pratap's statue at Kashmiri Gate ISBT. The signboard, under NDMC jurisdiction, was cleaned by civic authorities. An FIR will be filed after a probe, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits. Authorities have urged citizens to maintain peace.

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Yogi: Halal products banned as they funded conversions

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that while British and French colonialism are often discussed in history, there is little mention of 'political Islam', which, he claimed, has inflicted the greatest blow on the Sanatan Dharma.

Tension eases in HP as Muslims drop objection to Maharana Pratap statue

Tension eases in HP as Muslims drop objection to Maharana Pratap statue

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Muslim community in Sujanpur Tira town in Himachal Pradesh has withdrawn its objection to a proposed Maharana Pratap statue outside a mosque. The decision comes after a delegation of the community submitted a memorandum to the Hamirpur administration, asking it not to install the statue in the park being built outside the mosque. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) had called on the administration not to go back on its decision to install the statue at the approved spot.

Himachal town on edge over Maharana Pratap statue near mosque

Himachal town on edge over Maharana Pratap statue near mosque

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A proposed statue of Maharana Pratap in front of a mosque in Sujanpur Tira town, Himachal Pradesh, has sparked tensions between the Hindu and Muslim communities. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for the statue to be erected at the approved spot, while a delegation of Muslims has submitted a memorandum to the local administration requesting it not to be installed in front of the mosque. The deputy commissioner has asked the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) to look into the issue and resolve it.

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A series of decisions were taken under the Public Health Department, including an approval to increase honoraria for field-level workers engaged under the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India tops medal table in SAAF Senior C'ships; Lankan star Pathirage clinches javelin gold

History books say Akbar married Jodha, but...: Rajasthan guv

History books say Akbar married Jodha, but...: Rajasthan guv

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The governor's comments rekindle the debate over the historical account of the marriage between Amer ruler Bharmal's daughter and Akbar in 1569.

'My Sister Was A Fighter But Her Strength Fell Short'

'My Sister Was A Fighter But Her Strength Fell Short'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Television actor Priya Marathe, known for her roles in Pavitra Rishta and Kasamh Se, died at the age of 38.

Stars Celebrate Indian Television

Stars Celebrate Indian Television

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Television stars got together to celebrate 25 years of Anu Ranjan and Shashi Ranjan's Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards over the weekend.

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj were not anti-Muslim: Rajnath

Rana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj were not anti-Muslim: Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

' Hakim Khan Suri sacrificed his life in the battle of Haldighati, fighting against the Mughals. Madari, a Muslim youth, was Shivaji Maharaj's bodyguard'

Lakshyaraj Singh crowned as titular head of Mewar

Lakshyaraj Singh crowned as titular head of Mewar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a member of the Mewar royal family, was enthroned as the new head of the dynasty in a ceremony steeped in tradition at the Udaipur City Palace. The event was marked by a ceremonial yagya and the presence of distinguished guests, but also shadowed by a bitter dispute over succession with his cousin Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, who was declared the 77th Maharana of Mewar in a parallel coronation in November 2024. The ongoing feud highlights the long-standing conflicts over the legacy of the Mewar dynasty.

Buddhist group vandalises road names after Muslim rulers

Buddhist group vandalises road names after Muslim rulers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Members of a Buddhist outfit allegedly vandalised road signboards named after Mughal and Delhi Sultanate rulers in Lutyens' Delhi on Friday. The Bharatiya Baudh Sangh members covered the signboards that come under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) with black spray paint. Veer Savarkar Marg was pasted over the signboard of Shahjahan Road, Ahilya Bai Marg was pasted over Tughlaq Lane, Maharishi Valmiki Marg was pasted over Akbar Road and Balasaheb Thackeray Marg over Humayun Road. The incident follows the March 20 defacement of Akbar Road's signboard by unidentified individuals protesting the alleged vandalism of Maharana Pratap's statue at Kashmiri Gate ISBT.

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Arvind Singh Mewar, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar and the chairman of the HRH group of hotels, died early Sunday in Udaipur after a prolonged illness. Mewar, 81, was a descendant of Rajput king Maharana Pratap and was ill for a long time. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. The funeral will take place on Monday. Mewar was known for his career in the hospitality industry and for his involvement in sports, including cricket and polo. He was also an avid pilot and a philanthropist. He was the younger son of Bhagwant Singh Mewar and Sushila Kumari. His elder brother Mahendra Singh Mewar died in November last year. There have been conflicts and issues between his descendants regarding the leadership of the house of Mewar and a property dispute.

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Indian men shatter 15-year-old national relay record

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gurindervir, Kujur, Manikanta, Amlan set new 4x100m relay national record

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Mahendra Singh, whose death has convulsed the Mewar royal family's succession issues, was himself excluded from the family trust by his father who gave control to the younger son, Arvind Singh. It is this decision that years later has cast a shadow on Vishvaraj Singh's coronation, reports Prakash Bhandari.

All school textbooks glorifying Akbar will be burnt: Rajasthan minister

All school textbooks glorifying Akbar will be burnt: Rajasthan minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The minister's statement came during his visit to Udaipur, where he was addressing a gathering during an event in the Vivekanand Auditorium of Mohanlal Sukhadia University.

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

A dispute over property and the right to succeed the titular head of the Mewar royal family in Udaipur, Rajasthan, has escalated into a major controversy. Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, a BJP MLA and the newly appointed titular head, was denied entry to the city palace and Eklingnathji temple by his uncle Arvind Singh Mewar and his son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. The incident sparked violent protests and the district administration has appointed a receiver to manage the controversial portion of the city palace where the 'Dhuni' (sacred fire) is located. This dispute raises questions about the future of the Mewar family's legacy and its historical traditions.

Clashes at Udaipur Palace over royal family feud

Clashes at Udaipur Palace over royal family feud

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The situation outside the palace was tense with a heavy deployment of police to prevent any untoward incident. Stones were reportedly pelted from inside the palace.

Religion-based quota against Constitution, BR Ambedkar: RSS

Religion-based quota against Constitution, BR Ambedkar: RSS

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has criticized the Karnataka government's decision to provide four per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, stating that the Constitution does not allow religion-based quotas. He also said that such reservations go against the wishes of B R Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. He also spoke about the controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave in Maharashtra, stating that people who went against the ethos of India were made icons. Hosabale lauded figures like Rajput king Maharana Pratap for resisting Mughal emperor Akbar and said those who resisted invaders were also "freedom fighters". He also spoke about the RSS's idea of 'One Nation, One Culture', stating that it draws inspiration from India's rich cultural heritage and ethos.

Maharana Pratap was greater than Akbar, says Yogi Adityanath

Maharana Pratap was greater than Akbar, says Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The chief minister added that the Rajput king was relevant even today.

Will Akbar Road be renamed as Maharana Pratap Road?

Will Akbar Road be renamed as Maharana Pratap Road?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retired) VK Singh on Tuesday wrote to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs M Venkaiah Naidu seeking the renaming of New Delhi's Akbar Road as Maharana Pratap Road.

Union minister Meghwal apologises after Meerabai remarks spark row

Union minister Meghwal apologises after Meerabai remarks spark row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has apologized for his remarks about revered poet-saint Meerabai, which drew significant backlash on social media. Meghwal's comments, made during a recent program in Sikar, sparked criticism, particularly from the Rajput community, which demanded an apology from him. He said he has immense respect for Meerabai and "expresses regret and asks for forgiveness" if his words had hurt anybody. The minister had said that Meerabai was troubled not by her husband but by her brother-in-law, who wanted to marry her after her husband's death.

Azaad Teaser: There Is Promise Here

Azaad Teaser: There Is Promise Here

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Amit Trivedi's score gives Azaad the feel of a sprawling epic that will hopefully be worth the wait, notes Mayur Sanap.

Meet TV's 14-year-old Maharana Pratap

Meet TV's 14-year-old Maharana Pratap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

DID Li'l Masters 2 winner Faizal Khan talks about his acting debut in Bharat Ka Veer Putra-Maharana Pratap.

Dalit writer threatened over book on Maharana Pratap

Dalit writer threatened over book on Maharana Pratap

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

In the book, the author claims that the king belonged to the Bhil community and was elevated as Rana of Mewar later.

'Film Industry Doesn't Like New Things'

'Film Industry Doesn't Like New Things'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you try to do something that's not been tried before, nobody likes that.'

'If Akbar can be called 'Akbar the Great', why can't Maharana Pratap?'

'If Akbar can be called 'Akbar the Great', why can't Maharana Pratap?'

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday welcomed Rajasthan government's decision to include a chapter on iconic figures like Maharana Pratap in school textbooks and said he would urge the Human Resource Development minister to consider inclusion of such chapters in CBSE syllabus.

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rediff.com14 May 2023

"PM Modi spoke to (Russian president Vladimir) Putin and (Ukraine president Volodymyr) Zelensky. He also spoke to (US president Joe) Biden when needed. The war stopped briefly so that more than 22,000 students stuck in Ukraine could be rescued and they returned home. Parents of these students were demanding that PM Modi rescue them."

Gandhi, Shivaji, Ambedkar statues removed from Parl complex

Gandhi, Shivaji, Ambedkar statues removed from Parl complex

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The Parliament premises will sport a new look when the 18th Lok Sabha convenes for its maiden session in June as work is underway to integrate the entire complex, comprising four different buildings.

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Some Candidates Have More Than One Wife

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Under India's laws bigamy is disallowed and those in breach of the law don't submit affidavits testifying to this status.

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

Actress Tunisha Sharma's suicide: Co-actor arrested for abetment

Actress Tunisha Sharma's suicide: Co-actor arrested for abetment

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Police on Sunday arrested a 27-year old co-actor of television and film actress Tunisha Sharma on the charge of abetting her suicide in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an official said.