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'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From the word go, Bihar growled its needs out when an MP from the state said aloud: "Give something for Bihar also, Madam." Every time the Budget mentioned cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh, "Kursi Bachao" was the call from Congress MPs.

War, flu boost domestic tourism

War, flu boost domestic tourism

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Will spectators be allowed for IPL matches?

Will spectators be allowed for IPL matches?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday visited the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai to review the preparations ahead of the Indian Premier League, starting next month.

Why Hardik Plans To Ditch Maldives...

Why Hardik Plans To Ditch Maldives...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'With its gorgeous marine life, beautiful beaches, Lakshadweep is the perfect getaway spot and surely a must-visit for me for my next holiday #ExploreIncredibleIndia'.

Tesla, made in Maharashtra? State makes a strong pitch

Tesla, made in Maharashtra? State makes a strong pitch

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Maharashtra is looking for potential investment from the US electric car major Tesla in the state and has held discussions with the company, weeks after Tesla revealed its plans to enter the Indian market.

15-20 rebel Sena MLAs in touch, claims Aaditya Thackeray

15-20 rebel Sena MLAs in touch, claims Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

"The dirt has gone away. Now we can do something good," Thackeray said,

MTDC pulled up for poor tourist facilities

MTDC pulled up for poor tourist facilities

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Pulling up the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) for "failing" to develop tourist facilities, the CAG has noted that the number of foreigners visiting the state has dropped and those availing its infrastructural facilities were negligible.

Tribute paid to Leander Paes through art installation

Tribute paid to Leander Paes through art installation

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The installation is made up of over 500 tennis rackets forged in weather-proof, chrome-plated stainless steel.

Shiv Sena to contest around 50 seats in Bihar

Shiv Sena to contest around 50 seats in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Uddhav Thackeray, his son and Maharashtra tourism minister Aaditya Thackeray figured in the list of campaigners.

Maharashtra to 'mark' those in home quarantine

Maharashtra to 'mark' those in home quarantine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

As per protocol, people arriving from coronavirus- affected regions are being put under home quarantine as a precautionary measure while their samples are sent for tests.

BJP leaders want re-election in Maharashtra

BJP leaders want re-election in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Many of them are angry as we could not contest in some seats due to pact with the Sena and lost with a thin margin in some segments'

Delhi, Andhra lead states in tourism

Delhi, Andhra lead states in tourism

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

While Delhi topped the list among states in terms of foreign tourist arrivals, Andhra Pradesh received the maximum number of domestic tourists during 2005.

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Row over Uddhav's nephew attending official meet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Apart from Sardesai, the chief minister's son Aaditya Thackeray, who is an MLA from Worli in Mumbai and head of the Yuva Sena, was also present at the meeting held at the state secretariat on Monday.

Up to Centre to draft guidelines on loudspeakers, says Maharashtra

Up to Centre to draft guidelines on loudspeakers, says Maharashtra

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

There is no provision for the state government to either install or remove loudspeakers, Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said on Monday after an all-party meeting on the issue.

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

Shiv Sena drops Sambhaji, names Kolhapur unit chief for 6th RS seat

Shiv Sena drops Sambhaji, names Kolhapur unit chief for 6th RS seat

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Shiv Sena's Kolhapur district president Sanjay Pawar will be its second candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, party chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut said on Tuesday, in what is a clear snub to Chhatrapati Sambhaji who was seeking support for his candidature.

Highway liquor ban: Tourism ministry 'exploring middle path'

Highway liquor ban: Tourism ministry 'exploring middle path'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

"We respect the Supreme Court order. We will take suggestions from legal experts to see whether there can be a middle path," Sharma said.

Discover Mumbai on a double decker bus

Discover Mumbai on a double decker bus

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation's open deck tourism buses will give tourists' in Mumbai a taste of the city's heritage.

Maharashtra offers to help preserve navy warship Viraat

Maharashtra offers to help preserve navy warship Viraat

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

In a letter to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, party MP and spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi stated, "It would be a crying shame if we let go our history without giving the benefit of knowledge to our future generation.

Maha govt removes Metro MD who oversaw Aarey felling

Maha govt removes Metro MD who oversaw Aarey felling

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

CM Uddhav Thackeray stripped Ashwini Bhide off the post. Last week, Bhide was elevated to the post of principal secretary. However, during the reshuffle, she has not been given any other charge.

36 hours on, fire continues at Mumbai mall

36 hours on, fire continues at Mumbai mall

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The fire had erupted on the second floor of the basement-plus-three storied mall at 8.50 pm on Thursday.

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

UB Group plans Rs 100-cr wine tourism

UB Group plans Rs 100-cr wine tourism

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

The company plans to invest close to Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) by June 2009 in its winery project and another Rs 50 crore in the next few years in building barrels, tanks and vineyards. It has set a target of producing a million bottles in 2009-10 and a million cases in three years.

Need to remove 50% cap to facilitate quota to Marathas: Ajit Pawar

Need to remove 50% cap to facilitate quota to Marathas: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Maratha community should get reservation, but it should be done without disturbing the existing quota of other communities, the senior Nationalist Congress Party leader said.

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'We don't have a say which MP stays where. We prepare everything and allot according to the list we get from Parliament.'

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Sun: Fadnavis

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Sun: Fadnavis

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Raj Bhavan sources said the swearing-in ceremony will be held at 11 am on Sunday, a day before the monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature, the last before assembly polls later this year, begins.

The Great Tiger Quiz!

The Great Tiger Quiz!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Get to know our tiger parks.

MTDC to train cabbies to make Mumbai tourist-friendly

MTDC to train cabbies to make Mumbai tourist-friendly

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The focus will be on soft skills and personal hygiene.

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Nipah Is Keeping Kerala Tourists At Bay

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The tourism industry expects a short-term impact, as it is counting on the state's proven expertise in managing such crises.

Terror attacks had no impact on tourism: Min

Terror attacks had no impact on tourism: Min

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Terror attacks in Malegaon in Maharashtra and elsewhere have not affected the inflow of foreign tourists which recorded a 13.1 per cent growth in the country this year, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Aaditya, son of Shiv Sena president and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, dubbed the searches by the I-T department on Kanal as 'invasion by Delhi' ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Sharad Pawar faction MLA joins Ajit camp

Sharad Pawar faction MLA joins Ajit camp

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The MLA claimed his name had figured in the list of nine ministers of NCP, including Ajit Pawar who took oath last Sunday.

Aamchi Mumbai, the BEST way

Aamchi Mumbai, the BEST way

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Now, there's a new way to tour Mumbai.

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Indian cine stars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Shraddha Kapoor along with other prominent personalities on Sunday appealed to fans to "explore Indian islands" and coastal destinations.

Maratha quota activist on IV fluids as his hunger strike enters 9th day

Maratha quota activist on IV fluids as his hunger strike enters 9th day

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Jarange, aged around 40, has been holding the hunger protest in Jalna district's Antarwali Sarati village since August 29.

India The Next Big Travel Market

India The Next Big Travel Market

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In outbound travel, India will be ahead of Italy, South Korea, Australia, Canada and France.

Innovative marketing for Deccan Odyssey

Innovative marketing for Deccan Odyssey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has adopted some innovative marketing strategies to aggressively promote the Rs 30 crore worth prestigious Deccan Odyssey luxury train.

Sec 144 reimposed in Mumbai but no new lockdown

Sec 144 reimposed in Mumbai but no new lockdown

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The restrictions under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure are in place since lockdown began.

India a $4 trillion economy? No official word yet

India a $4 trillion economy? No official word yet

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani to two Union Ministers and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis among others on Sunday hailed India crossing $4 trillion mark though there was no official confirmation if the country has achieved the landmark. The finance ministry and the National Statistical Office did not immediately comment on the viral social media post on India's GDP crossing $4 trillion. Highly placed sources said that the viral news was incorrect and India was still shy of that landmark.