News for 'Maharashtra'

Widow of slain Maharashtra minister seeks SIT probe

Widow of slain Maharashtra minister seeks SIT probe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The widow of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was murdered last year, has petitioned the Bombay High Court for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case, alleging police have failed to apprehend the real culprits.

Ajit Pawar's funeral today, Amit Shah to attend

Ajit Pawar's funeral today, Amit Shah to attend

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, will be held with full state honors in Baramati. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to attend.

Sunetra Pawar's journey from shadows to spotlight

Sunetra Pawar's journey from shadows to spotlight

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Ajit Pawar, has been appointed as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, marking a new chapter for the NCP and presenting her with the challenge of leading the party.

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours in Baramati

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, were held with full state honors in Baramati. Prominent leaders and thousands of mourners attended the funeral.

Wedding plans turn to grief as pilot Pathak dies in Baramati crash

Wedding plans turn to grief as pilot Pathak dies in Baramati crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Captain Shambhavi Pathak, a pilot with VSR Ventures, was among those killed in the Learjet 45 crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. Her family in Delhi is devastated by the loss.

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

International shooter Sambhaji Patil, a gold medallist in the 2016 Junior World Cup, was killed on Monday when his car hit a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district of Maharashtra.

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'

Was Ajit preparing to quit the NDA?: Fadnavis on NCP merger

Was Ajit preparing to quit the NDA?: Fadnavis on NCP merger

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

On reports of the BJP opposing the NCP merger, Fadnavis asserted that his party hasn't opposed anyone.

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Ajit Pawar became a ray of hope for Muslims, the only man in power who could resolve their grievances.

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to 355/2 with big hundreds

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A technical snag was detected in a helicopter scheduled to transport Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde for campaigning, delaying her journey. The issue was discovered during a routine inspection, leading to the grounding of the helicopter and a DGCA investigation.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Accidental death report filed

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Accidental death report filed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) in connection with the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others in Baramati. The case will be handed over to the Maharashtra CID for investigation following the AAIB's inquiry.

Allies Sena-UBT, Cong blame each other for Chandrapur 'mess'

Allies Sena-UBT, Cong blame each other for Chandrapur 'mess'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

A dispute has erupted between MVA allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress after the Sena (UBT) supported the BJP in the Chandrapur mayoral elections, leading to a BJP victory despite Congress being the single largest party.

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of immoral trafficking cases in India.

'Ajit Pawar will always be remembered for his support to Mumbai cricket'

'Ajit Pawar will always be remembered for his support to Mumbai cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik hailed Ajit Pawar for taking firm stands to help the association

'NCP Workers Make Ajit Pawar THE Ajit Pawar'

'NCP Workers Make Ajit Pawar THE Ajit Pawar'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ajit Pawar granted Rediff an interview in Baramati at 6 am. Why? 'To be a successful politician one needs to sleep less, and I never sleep for more than 4 hours' Ajit Pawar told Syed Firdaus Ashraf as Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff captured the encounter on his camera.

Bhujbal, 45 others cleared in Maha Sadan money laundering case

Bhujbal, 45 others cleared in Maha Sadan money laundering case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Besides Bhujbal, who is currently the food and civil supplies minister, his son Pankaj, nephew Sameer, former MP Sanjay Kakade, were among the 46 individuals and entities who were cleared from the case by the court.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Shirtless protest at AI summit: Cong faces backlash; Rahul shown black flags

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The BJP protesters, carrying placards and raising slogans, slammed the Congress and its leader, Rahul Gandhi, calling them "traitors" for allegedly tarnishing the nation's image.

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians.

Bengal migrant killed in Pune after spat; CM Banerjee calls it hate crime

Bengal migrant killed in Pune after spat; CM Banerjee calls it hate crime

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Pune police are investigating the death of a migrant worker from West Bengal, denying claims of a hate crime made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Kamra, Andhare to face privileges committee over Shinde remarks

Kamra, Andhare to face privileges committee over Shinde remarks

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Maharashtra legislative council's privileges committee has summoned comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for a hearing over alleged insulting remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The hearing has been rescheduled to February 17 after both expressed their inability to attend the initial date.

Consensus in NCP to make Sunetra Pawar deputy CM: Praful Patel

Consensus in NCP to make Sunetra Pawar deputy CM: Praful Patel

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Nationalist Congress Party considers Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Ajit Pawar, for the position of NCP legislature leader, emphasizing the importance of family consent in the decision-making process.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Flight attendant from UP dies

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Flight attendant from UP dies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A flight attendant from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, was among those killed in a plane crash that also claimed the life of an NCP leader and three others. The news has brought deep mourning to her native village.

When Votes Come With a Price Tag, Is It Still Democracy?

When Votes Come With a Price Tag, Is It Still Democracy?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra municipal elections showed a troubling shift, where votes were traded for cash, convictions no longer mattered, and ideology became an afterthought, observes Ramesh Menon.

Sant Ravidas, An Airport Renaming, And Modi's Message

Sant Ravidas, An Airport Renaming, And Modi's Message

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Naming an airport after Guru Ravidas is not just about a name, it shows that Dalit communities want respect, equal treatment, and freedom from unfair caste rules in religion and society.

SEE: U19 WC hero Mhatre gets warm reception on homecoming

SEE: U19 WC hero Mhatre gets warm reception on homecoming

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

India U19 World Cup winners Ayush Mhatre and Udhav Mohan were given rousing welcomes at home after helping India clinch a record sixth world title in Zimbabwe.

Sharad Pawar doubtful over merger of NCP factions

Sharad Pawar doubtful over merger of NCP factions

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The process to merge the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar and the Nationalist Congress Party may now face a roadblock due to the death of Ajit Pawar, said Sharad Pawar on Saturday.

AAIB begins Baramati crash probe, focus on technical factors

AAIB begins Baramati crash probe, focus on technical factors

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A specialized team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has arrived at the Baramati crash site to investigate the accident that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The investigation will focus on the technical factors that led to the crash of the Learjet 45 aircraft during its second landing attempt.

Maharashtra FDA warns against THIS cough syrup

Maharashtra FDA warns against THIS cough syrup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday appealed to the people to immediately stop the sale or use of a specific batch of Coldrif syrup, following child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly linked to the medicine.

Young son performs last rites of Ajit Pawar's PSO

Young son performs last rites of Ajit Pawar's PSO

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The last rites of Vidip Jadhav, the Personal Security Officer to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in the Baramati plane crash, were performed in Satara district.

Maharashtra's Prithvi Shaw makes Mumbai pay with 100

Maharashtra's Prithvi Shaw makes Mumbai pay with 100

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Prithvi Shaw produced a statement innings - a commanding unbeaten century on Day 1 of their three-day practice match at the MCA Stadium in Gahunje, proving that a change in jersey hasn't dimmed his hunger or timing.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Black Box of the Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed near the Baramati airstrip on Wednesday has been recovered, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.

Four-ball duck! Prithvi Shaw's Maharashtra debut flops

Four-ball duck! Prithvi Shaw's Maharashtra debut flops

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Prithvi Shaw's much-anticipated debut for Maharashtra began on a disappointing note as the former India U-19 World Cup-winning captain was dismissed for a four-ball duck

Ajit Pawar identified by wristwatch at Baramati crash site

Ajit Pawar identified by wristwatch at Baramati crash site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Eyewitnesses identified Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar at the site of a plane crash in Pune district by his wristwatch. The crash of the Learjet resulted in multiple fatalities, including the pilot, co-pilot, PSO, and flight attendant. An investigation is underway.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have advised motorists to avoid the Mumbai-Pune Expressway until regular traffic movement is restored.

Maoist killed, C-60 commando injured in Gadchiroli encounter

Maoist killed, C-60 commando injured in Gadchiroli encounter

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A Naxalite was killed and a C-60 commando injured in an ongoing encounter in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. The operation, involving multiple C-60 units and CRPF, began after intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the area.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Maha local polls rescheduled due to mourning

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Maha local polls rescheduled due to mourning

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Voting for zilla parishads and panchayat samitis in Maharashtra has been rescheduled to February 7 due to a three-day mourning period declared after the death of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.