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Congress corporators oppose Shivaji statue in Mangaluru

Congress corporators oppose Shivaji statue in Mangaluru

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Congress members in the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) council have raised objections against the proposal to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in the city.

Pregnant women should chant 'Sunderkand', read Ramayana: Telangana Guv

Pregnant women should chant 'Sunderkand', read Ramayana: Telangana Guv

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Soundararajan, who is also a gynaecologist and fetal therapist, made the remarks while launching Garbha Sanskar programme of an RSS-linked body.

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

Karnataka: 24 new ministers to take oath today

Karnataka: 24 new ministers to take oath today

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Karnataka government can have 34 ministers. Ten of them, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar, were sworn in on May 20.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

Shinde camp MLA wants Guv shifted for remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Shinde camp MLA wants Guv shifted for remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Gaikwad claimed that Koshyari had made statements about the founder of the Maratha Empire and stoked controversy in the past as well.

'We will appeal to the Supreme Court to lift the stay'

'We will appeal to the Supreme Court to lift the stay'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Our legal team is doing their best to argue the matter in the court.'

Outgoing SC judge Justice Nazeer was part of several landmark verdicts

Outgoing SC judge Justice Nazeer was part of several landmark verdicts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Justice Nazeer, along with then Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, was in minority in the 'triple talaq' judgement which was delivered in August 2017.

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Pawar also announced a panel of senior party leaders to draw a future course of action. Party workers and leaders, however, demanded that Pawar withdraw his decision.

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The statue, given to the city as a gift from Pune -- San Jose's sister city in India, in 1999, was reported stolen on January 31 from Guadalupe River Park, sawed off at the hooves, The Mercury News newspaper reported.

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The foundation of the Bhima Koregaon case was blown to bits by a senior policeman, reports Jyoti Punwani.

Arjun Goes The Naagin Way With Tejasswi

Arjun Goes The Naagin Way With Tejasswi

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Mouni steps out in the rains... Malaika in casuals... Vidyut meets his fans...

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Colonel Anil Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century and half.

'Was never interested': Ajit Pawar offers to resign as Maha LoP

'Was never interested': Ajit Pawar offers to resign as Maha LoP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'I was never interested to work as Leader of Opposition but accepted the role on demand of the party MLAs'

What INS Arnala Can Do

What INS Arnala Can Do

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The navy's need for shallow water anti-submarine craft stems from the peculiar nature of the Arabian Sea bed, which is extremely shallow even tens of nautical miles from the coast.

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

'Not counting caste is as political an act as counting it'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'The upper caste elite's belief that they are casteless is a belief that is available only to the upper castes. Because all the lower castes are reminded by society every day what their caste is.'

Guv shouldn't have compared Chhatrapati Shivaji to...: Maha BJP chief

Guv shouldn't have compared Chhatrapati Shivaji to...: Maha BJP chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Speaking at an event over the weekend, Koshyari had said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was an icon of the 'olden days'.

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

An agitation was also held against the movie at another multiplex in the north Maharashtra city by the Nationalist Youth Congress.

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947. But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent India -- Nehru took to the ramparts at Red Fort's Lahori Gate on August 16, 1947, unfurled the Tricolour there and delivered his first Independence Day speech.

NCP deliberates about future after Pawar's bombshell

NCP deliberates about future after Pawar's bombshell

Rediff.com3 May 2023

An NCP worker from Pune wrote a letter in blood, appealing to Pawar to withdraw his decision and not make him and several other party workers "orphan".

Bhujbal bats for Supriya Sule as NCP chief; Awhad resigns

Bhujbal bats for Supriya Sule as NCP chief; Awhad resigns

Rediff.com3 May 2023

A day after Sharad Pawar announced his decision to step down as the Nationalist Congress Party president, senior party leaders held a discussion in Mumbai on Wednesday on the road ahead, even as Chhagan Bhujbal said Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule was ideal for a 'national role'.

Indian Navy gets 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir

Indian Navy gets 5th Scorpene-class submarine Vagir

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The submarines are being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.

Maharashtra Governor draws flak for remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Maharashtra Governor draws flak for remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Koshyari made the remarks after conferring D.Litt degrees on Gadkari, a senior BJP leader, and NCP president Sharad Pawar at an event held in Aurangabad.

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Caste-based discrimination is now banned in US city of Seattle

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Seattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the first jurisdiction at any level globally outside South Asia to do so.

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Shivaji: Founder of the Indian secular State

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Shivaji made sure that his soldiers respected the sanctity of mosques and the Quran Sharif to ensure that his fight against the Mughals did not become fight against Islam, explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Desecration' of Shivaji's statue triggers vandalism, war of words between Maha, K'taka

'Desecration' of Shivaji's statue triggers vandalism, war of words between Maha, K'taka

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Following the alleged desecration of the Maratha king's statue, miscreants in Belagavi shouted slogans and pelted government vehicles with stones and freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna's statue was subsequently vandalised.

BJP plans to use Shinde as Trojan horse to wreck Shiv Sena

BJP plans to use Shinde as Trojan horse to wreck Shiv Sena

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The strategic move will also bolster the BJP's push to decimate Uddhav Thakceray-led party by depriving it of its pet Hindutva and ethnic sub-nationalism plank.

CBI takes over probe into extortion allegations against Maha minister

CBI takes over probe into extortion allegations against Maha minister

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Following the procedure, the CBI has re-registered the FIR lodged earlier by the Jalgaon police and later, taken over by the Pune Police on January 5 last year, they said.

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Speaking at a public meeting in Nanded of Maharashtra, he said within 10 days, the BRS' party vehicles will go to every village in all 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra to form farmers' committees.

Sharad Pawar appoints Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as NCP working presidents

Sharad Pawar appoints Supriya Sule, Praful Patel as NCP working presidents

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Pawar made the announcement at the 25th anniversary of the party, founded by him and P A Sangma in 1999.

'We had to make calls to people to make them release the film with ease'

'We had to make calls to people to make them release the film with ease'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'...and they did that. I want my films to release with love.'

Bhima Koregaon: If Collector Had Acted On Time...

Bhima Koregaon: If Collector Had Acted On Time...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'This shows how casually these officials approached a dispute simmering for years which finally erupted into violence.'

'Shivaji eclipsed even the Gods'

'Shivaji eclipsed even the Gods'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'We need to be proud of our Maratha history and should be ready to tell the world our stories and not just keep them limited to Maharashtra.'

'Pawar shouldn't...': Baramati rallies behind 'saheb'

'Pawar shouldn't...': Baramati rallies behind 'saheb'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'It is everyone's desire and demand that Pawar saheb remains the NCP chief'

Karnataka polls: Pro-Maha outfit may play spoilsport in Belagavi

Karnataka polls: Pro-Maha outfit may play spoilsport in Belagavi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

There are 18 assembly constituencies in the border district which is a Lingayat stronghold and has been a BJP bastion in the last two decades.

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It evoked strong reactions from opposition Congress as well as Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

Shettar won't remove photos of Modi, Shah from his office

Shettar won't remove photos of Modi, Shah from his office

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar -- contesting on a Congress ticket hoping to reclaim his lost self-respect-- still has photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah hanging on a wall in his home-office and says it is not good to remove them.

I am NCP president, will work more whether 82 or 92, says Sharad Pawar

I am NCP president, will work more whether 82 or 92, says Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

As the tussle for control of the Nationalist Congress Party hotted up after its vertical split, Sharad Pawar on Thursday declared he was the president of the party and hit back at nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's retirement jibe, saying he will work more effectively "whether 82 or 92."

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said he aspired to become the CM of the state and also took a jibe at his 83-year-old uncle asking when will the Maratha strongman retire from active politics, as he appeared to be ahead in the numbers game for control of the Nationalist Congress Party after its vertical split.

'Communal politics does not work in Maharashtra'

'Communal politics does not work in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Hindus have never been polarised across Maharashtra in any state election.'