News for 'Maharashtra Class'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Cong attacks BJP over LPG price hike, asks is this cost of toppling MVA govt

Cong attacks BJP over LPG price hike, asks is this cost of toppling MVA govt

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The opposition party vowed to hit the streets against the "Modi-made inflation" and run a people's movement over price rise.

I have been judged by people who hardly know me: Shaw

I have been judged by people who hardly know me: Shaw

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Prithvi Shaw smashed a brilliant 379 off 383 balls against Assam -- the second highest individual score in the history of Ranji Trophy.

YouTuber faces police ire for students' protest near minister's home

YouTuber faces police ire for students' protest near minister's home

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The police will take action against a YouTuber after it emerged that he had asked students to assemble in Dharavi area in Mumbai near the residence of Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad to demand the cancellation of offline exams for classes 10 and 12 on Monday, an official said.

As Covid cases mount, Mumbai schools to remain closed till yearend

As Covid cases mount, Mumbai schools to remain closed till yearend

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday announced that schools in the city will remain closed till December 31, a change from the earlier decision to reopen them from November 23, as the metropolis witnesses an upward trend in Covid-19 cases.

Modi opens Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Phase 1; Delhi-Jaipur travel time cut by 50%

Modi opens Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Phase 1; Delhi-Jaipur travel time cut by 50%

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot stretch is set to reduce the travel time between the national capital and Jaipur considerably.

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

In Delhi, the poor are pitted against the middle class, with the former led by Arvind Kejriwal and the latter by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Karnataka beat Maharashtra to win seventh Ranji Trophy title

Karnataka beat Maharashtra to win seventh Ranji Trophy title

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Favourites Karnataka deservedly won their seventh Ranji Trophy title after beating a spirited Maharashtra side by seven wickets on the fifth and concluding day of the final match in Hyderabad.

Hanuman Chalisa row 'big plot' of BJP against MVA govt, CM: Police

Hanuman Chalisa row 'big plot' of BJP against MVA govt, CM: Police

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The police also claimed that the opposition BJP and the political opponents of Thackeray were trying to create an atmosphere to project him as anti-Hindu and not sponsoring the cause of Hinduism, and that in the present regime it was difficult for Hindus to practise their religion freely and thus the feeling of hate would increase against the Muslim religion causing a rift.

After Karnataka rout, BJP insiders seek 'bigger say' for local leaders

After Karnataka rout, BJP insiders seek 'bigger say' for local leaders

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's comprehensive defeat to the Congress in Karnataka where the two parties ran a campaign of contrasts has left the ruling party much to ponder as the two rivals are facing a direct contest in three more state polls this year in the run-up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Hindu seer, 5 right wing leaders booked for hate speeches in Pune

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Pune police registered a case against Hindu seer Kalicharan Maharaj, right-wing leader Milind Ekbote and four others for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during an event in Pune and hurting religious sentiments, officials said on Wednesday.

Govt likely to seek review of SC's OBC quota rulings

Govt likely to seek review of SC's OBC quota rulings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The development comes after the Supreme Court decided to strike down the recent 27 percent reservation in favour of OBCs in local bodies made by Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh governments.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Rahul Gandhi seeks permanent exemption from appearance in RSS defamation case

Rahul Gandhi seeks permanent exemption from appearance in RSS defamation case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved an application in a court at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district, seeking permanent exemption from appearance in a defamation case filed against him.

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

'Fear was never an option for me'

'Fear was never an option for me'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'My father lived on minimum money and helped others.' 'What was he to gain personally? No name, fame like a politician who work for votes.' 'His sort believe all humans deserve better lives.'

Why Are Real Estate Prices Zooming Up?

Why Are Real Estate Prices Zooming Up?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'After Covid, people started looking for bigger houses with pools and landscaped gardens.' 'Even middle class buyers are looking at plots of land in smaller towns.'

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of orchestrating violence in Maharashtra's Aurangabad, where a mob attacked police personnel, and alleged that it was aimed at disturbing the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) upcoming rally in the city.

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Ranji Trophy.

SEE: How children are studying online

SEE: How children are studying online

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Online Classes', a term now familiar in every home with children in it around the world. Scenes from how Indian children are coping with being taught online.

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Chitale, 29, a film and TV actress, was arrested by the Thane police on Saturday over a post she allegedly shared on her Facebook page.

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

South African umpire Allahudien Paleker is having a fine Test debut in the ongoing second match of the series against India at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but very few know that his family has its roots in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

SC strikes down Maratha quota, terms it unconstitutional

SC strikes down Maratha quota, terms it unconstitutional

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The judgment came on a batch of pleas challenging the Bombay high court verdict which had upheld the grant of reservation to Marathas in admissions and government jobs in the state.

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Left-arm seamer Samad Fallah exposed the poor technique of Bengal's batsmen with some incisive swing bowling to put Maharashtra in the driver's seat on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Indore on Saturday.

Public display of religion not needed: Pawar on Hanuman Chalisa row

Public display of religion not needed: Pawar on Hanuman Chalisa row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In an apparent jibe at the opposition BJP in Maharashtra, Pawar said some people were getting anxious after losing power.

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'We will do whatever is necessary when the day and moment arrives.' 'As a party which has ruled Maharashtra for most of its existence, we also have our base and turf to protect.'

Govt introduces bill in LS to restore states' rights on OBC list

Govt introduces bill in LS to restore states' rights on OBC list

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The 102nd Constitution Amendment Act of 2018 inserted articles 338B, which deals with the structure, duties and powers of the National Commission for Backward Classes, and 342A that deals with the powers of the president to notify a particular caste as an SEBC and the power of Parliament to change the list. Article 366 (26C) defines SEBCs.

Tawde's degree is non-issue, says Maharashtra chief minister

Tawde's degree is non-issue, says Maharashtra chief minister

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the state education minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vinod Tawde, who is caught up in a row over his educational qualification.

Kirit Somaiya, son booked for misuse of Rs 57 cr funds to save INS Vikrant

Kirit Somaiya, son booked for misuse of Rs 57 cr funds to save INS Vikrant

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Mumbai police have registered a case of cheating against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya and his son Neil for alleged misappropriation of over Rs 57 crore funds collected to save aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

'AAP will ease BJP's path to majority'

'AAP will ease BJP's path to majority'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'AAP is more acceptable to sections of the middle class because it has pragmatically tried to accommodate Hindu sensibilities.'

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Gadiwat village, located 25 km from Aurangabad city, may not have access to good roads and other necessary infrastructure, but Internet connectivity has proven to be a boon for children studying at the local Zilla Parishad school.

For how many generations will reservations continue, asks SC

For how many generations will reservations continue, asks SC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

For how many generations would reservations in jobs and education continue, the Supreme Court sought to know during the Maratha quota case hearing on Friday and raised concerns over 'resultant inequality' in case the overall 50 per cent limit was to be removed.

No Maratha quota for college admissions, jobs for now: SC

No Maratha quota for college admissions, jobs for now: SC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The apex court said that status of those who have already taken benefits of the 2018 law shall not be disturbed.

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Why Gadkari was removed from top BJP body

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

For the first time, non-upper castes are in a majority in the board, as the party continues with its outreach to traditionally weaker and backward sections of society.

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

For MP, Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya and Anubhav Agarwal also took two wickets apiece. MP got seven points from the win. The outright-winning team gets six points while a victory of an innings or 10-wickets fetches seven points.

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

RSS defamation case: Trial against Rahul to be held daily from Feb 5

RSS defamation case: Trial against Rahul to be held daily from Feb 5

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A court in Thane district of Maharashtra on Saturday said trial in the defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by an activist of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh will be conducted on a day-to-day basis from February 5.