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Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027 Unveiled: Expected Price & Features!

Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027 Unveiled: Expected Price & Features!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Upcoming Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler 2027: Expected Price & Features!

Why The FRIENDS Experience Made Me Emotional

Why The FRIENDS Experience Made Me Emotional

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

What surprised Rishika Shah most wasn't the Friends sets. It was how emotional it felt to see something she's loved for so long made physical.

MI Undecided On Hardik Pandya Trade

MI Undecided On Hardik Pandya Trade

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya's future with Mumbai Indians in the IPL continues, with reports indicating MI has not yet committed to a trade despite interest from Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

3 commuters injured in brawl over seating on Mumbai local train

3 commuters injured in brawl over seating on Mumbai local train

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Three passengers sustained injuries in a brawl over a seating dispute on an Ambernath-bound local train in Thane district, Maharashtra. The altercation, which occurred shortly after midnight, involved a metal bangle causing head injuries, not a sharp weapon. Separately, a mentally unstable man was apprehended at Kurla station for causing panic with a wooden stick.

Major mishap averted as 2 planes come face-to-face on same runway at Mumbai airport

Major mishap averted as 2 planes come face-to-face on same runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Two Air India and Air India Express planes narrowly avoided a collision on the same runway at Mumbai airport after an Air India aircraft aborted its take-off on air traffic control instructions. The incident occurred when one plane was landing and the other was preparing for take-off, highlighting critical aviation safety protocols.

CJP activist holds 'Sadak Satyagraha' hunger strike in Maha over poor roads

CJP activist holds 'Sadak Satyagraha' hunger strike in Maha over poor roads

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Cockroach Janta Party activist Vivek Tiwari's "Sadak Satyagraha" hunger strike in Palghar, Maharashtra, protesting poor road conditions and inadequate infrastructure, has entered its sixth day, drawing support from various political parties.

How Pratitee Bordoloi And Mayank Chakraborty Dominate Asian Junior Chess

How Pratitee Bordoloi And Mayank Chakraborty Dominate Asian Junior Chess

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Woman Fide Master Pratitee Bordoloi and Grandmaster-elect Mayank Chakraborty have emerged as sole leaders in their respective categories at the Asian Junior Girls Classical Chess Championship and Open Championship in Mumbai after seven rounds. Both players secured crucial results to maintain their half-point advantage over their nearest rivals as the tournament progresses to its decisive stage.

Did Vijay Varma's Daring Fashion Choice Pay Off?

Did Vijay Varma's Daring Fashion Choice Pay Off?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Dressed in an olive green ensemble, Vijay Varma gave Rohit and Rahul Gandhi's showcase its biggest surprise.

Is Fadnavis shifting to national politics? He says...

Is Fadnavis shifting to national politics? He says...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed speculation about a potential move to national politics, asserting his commitment to serving the state. He clarified that his visit to Delhi was to discuss Maharashtra's development projects with the central government, not for a change in his political role.

'Election Commission Is Excited It Is Eliminating People By The Millions'

'Election Commission Is Excited It Is Eliminating People By The Millions'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

'The incumbent matters. It matters a lot. If a person sitting on top is good, then he can achieve a lot. And if he is bad, you see what can happen.'

Two killed in tree-fall incidents in Mumbai amid rain, toll rises to 3

Two killed in tree-fall incidents in Mumbai amid rain, toll rises to 3

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

As heavy rains continued to pound Mumbai on Sunday, an 18-year-old motorcyclist and a senior citizen lost their lives in tree-collapse incidents, pushing the death toll from such tragedies in the city to three in less than a week.

Senthilkumar And Khanna Advance To Semifinals At PSA Challenger Tour Mumbai

Senthilkumar And Khanna Advance To Semifinals At PSA Challenger Tour Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Indian squash players Velavan Senthilkumar and Tanvi Khanna have successfully advanced to the men's and women's semifinals, respectively, at the PSA Challenger Tour-Mumbai tournament. Senthilkumar, the top seed, defeated Abdullah Hafez, while Khanna overcame Zoe Foo to secure their spots in the last four.

Foreigner dies at Surat station RPF post after brawl, probe launched

Foreigner dies at Surat station RPF post after brawl, probe launched

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A foreign national passed away at the Railway Protection Force post in Surat after being deboarded from a train following a fight with co-passengers. The Government Railway Police has launched a custodial death investigation into the incident, as the man's identity and nationality remain unknown.

'Joru Ka Ghulam' director held after aspiring actor alleges rape

'Joru Ka Ghulam' director held after aspiring actor alleges rape

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

The Mumbai Police have arrested veteran Bollywood filmmaker Shakeel Noorani following serious allegations of rape and threats.

FIR against Dipke for 'entering govt school without permission'

FIR against Dipke for 'entering govt school without permission'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have registered an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke and others. The charges stem from allegations of unauthorised entry into a government school, disrupting official work, threatening teachers, and filming proceedings during his 'School Thik Karo' campaign.

Rats, cockroaches found in 6 Mumbai restaurants, FDA suspends licences

Rats, cockroaches found in 6 Mumbai restaurants, FDA suspends licences

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of six restaurants and eateries in Mumbai, including a posh establishment in Nariman Point. The action followed raids that uncovered unhygienic kitchens, expired stock, misbranded products, and pest infestations. The FDA also seized banned food items and made arrests during a wider statewide enforcement drive, vowing continued strict action.

Premiumisation to fuel 8-11% residential sales value growth in top 7 cities by FY27: Icra

Premiumisation to fuel 8-11% residential sales value growth in top 7 cities by FY27: Icra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Icra predicts that the top seven Indian cities will see an 8-11 per cent year-on-year growth in housing sales value by FY27, reaching approximately 7.9 trillion, primarily driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation and a favourable product mix.

Mumbai records over 70 mm rain in 5 hours, IMD warns of more showers

Mumbai records over 70 mm rain in 5 hours, IMD warns of more showers

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Mumbai is experiencing intense monsoon activity, with over 100 mm of rainfall recorded in 24 hours, leading to widespread waterlogging and two tragic rain-related deaths, as the India Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy to very heavy showers and gusty winds.

Will you wait for deaths? HC pulls up BMC over Mumbai's open manholes

Will you wait for deaths? HC pulls up BMC over Mumbai's open manholes

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The Bombay High Court strongly criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its failure to secure open manholes, questioning why it acts only after fatalities occur. The court dismissed BMC's progress reports as an "eyewash" following the death of Aslam Shaikh, who fell into an open manhole. Despite BMC's assurances and actions like suspending officials and offering compensation, the court emphasised the need for preventive measures before the monsoon season.

'Salman Makes A Scene Memorable'

'Salman Makes A Scene Memorable'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

'Even if it's just a short moment, he creates something that is pure cinema.'

Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart face Maha FDA heat as 14 licences suspended

Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart face Maha FDA heat as 14 licences suspended

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 14 food business establishments linked to online platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart after a state-wide inspection drive found safety and hygiene violations, officials said on Friday.

Maha cabbies to get Marathi lessons before action: Govt

Maha cabbies to get Marathi lessons before action: Govt

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that autorickshaw and taxi drivers will be given an opportunity to learn Marathi before any action is taken against them for non-compliance with the language requirement. This move softens the state's earlier stance, which had evoked mixed reactions and concerns about livelihoods.

The Ajinkya Rahane You Must Know

The Ajinkya Rahane You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

'While his cricketing achievements are obvious, people should remember Ajinkya Rahane, the person. Because he has inspired youngsters in the dressing room by his powerful humane gestures.'

What Are Our Leaders Up To?

What Are Our Leaders Up To?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Glimpses of our leaders at work on Wednesday: From photography and policy meetings to honours for veterans and high-level consultations.

Dilip Sardesai Gate Board Unveiled At Wankhede Stadium

Dilip Sardesai Gate Board Unveiled At Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has honoured the late batting great Dilip Sardesai by unveiling the 'Dilip Sardesai Gate No. 3 Board' at the Wankhede Stadium on his 86th birth anniversary.

Hiss on board: Baby python found in Mumbai Janshatabdi engine cabin

Hiss on board: Baby python found in Mumbai Janshatabdi engine cabin

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

A baby Indian Rock Python was safely rescued from the locomotive cabin of the Madgaon-CSMT Janshatabdi Express upon its arrival at CSMT, Mumbai. The incident, occurring during the monsoon season, highlights wildlife seeking shelter and marks the second reptile rescue in the city recently.

Maha FDA suspends licences of Domino's outlets over hygiene

Maha FDA suspends licences of Domino's outlets over hygiene

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of four Domino's Pizza outlets, including three in Mumbai, and several other chain restaurants like KFC and Pizza Hut, citing alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms during a special drive.

11-year-old killed as tree falls on school bus in Mumbai

11-year-old killed as tree falls on school bus in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

An 11-year-old student was killed and four others injured when a roadside Peepal tree fell on a school bus carrying 12 children in Mumbai's Chembur area. The incident has raised questions about civic preparedness and public safety.

7 Dogs Review: Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt Ham In Saudi Actioner

7 Dogs Review: Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt Ham In Saudi Actioner

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

7 Dogs has all the money, stars and kinetic action you could want, but its vanity-project sheen cannot hide a painfully generic screenplay, observes Sreeju Sreedharan.

Mayank Chakraborty Joins Leaders In Asian Junior Chess Championship

Mayank Chakraborty Joins Leaders In Asian Junior Chess Championship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

GM-elect Mayank Chakraborty defeated Jaiveer Mahendru to join IM Artem Pingin and FM Sharnarthi Viresh in the lead at the Asian Junior Open Classical Chess Championship. In the Girls' Championship, WCM Shohradova Leyla and WFM Pratitee Bordoloi maintained their joint lead after a draw, with the tournament heading for an exciting finish.

Gill Tries To Fix His Spin Problems

Gill Tries To Fix His Spin Problems

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team underwent an intense net session in Colombo.

Mumbai Bomb Threat Emails Target Key Offices

Mumbai Bomb Threat Emails Target Key Offices

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other key Mumbai offices received email threats warning of explosions, prompting a major security alert and investigation by Mumbai Police. The emails allegedly referenced Khalistan and targeted the Mayor's office, CMO, and BSE building.

RSS links in new NCERT political science textbook panel: What will change?

RSS links in new NCERT political science textbook panel: What will change?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has reconstituted the Textbook Development Team for class 11 and 12 political science with a mandate to integrate cultural rootedness, Indian knowledge systems and inclusion, with at least four of the members having direct or indirect links with the RSS.

Palak, Sarah Dress Up For A Dark Fantasy

Palak, Sarah Dress Up For A Dark Fantasy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna brought their latest collection, Noir Botanica Autumn/Winter 2026, to Mumbai, turning the runway into a meeting point between nature, architecture and the human form.

300 mm rain in 24 hrs floods Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

300 mm rain in 24 hrs floods Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Mumbai experienced heavy overnight monsoon rains, with some areas receiving over 200 mm in 24 hours, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion, and disruptions in suburban train services, particularly on Central Railway lines due to a track cave-in.

Karn Sharma bids emotional farewell, ends career with four IPL titles, 591 wickets

Karn Sharma bids emotional farewell, ends career with four IPL titles, 591 wickets

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Karn Sharma announced his retirement from competitive cricket at 38, ending a nearly two-decade career highlighted by India appearances, 591 wickets and four IPL titles.

8 killed, 24 injured as bus crashes, catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai expressway

8 killed, 24 injured as bus crashes, catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai expressway

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

A bus-truck collision on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa, Rajasthan, resulted in eight fatalities and 24 injuries. The impact caused both vehicles to catch fire, with five victims burnt alive. The injured are stable, and authorities are working to identify the deceased.

Nepal flash floods: 59 Mansarovar pilgrims among missing Indians

Nepal flash floods: 59 Mansarovar pilgrims among missing Indians

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Over 130 Indian nationals, including Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrims and tourists, are missing or stranded in Nepal following devastating flash floods that have cut off central districts and disrupted communication links. Indian states and the embassy in Kathmandu have launched helplines to assist those affected.

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Top Seeds Face Early Challenges At Asian Junior Classical Chess

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Asian Junior Classical Championship in Mumbai saw top seed Mayank Chakraborty win his opening match, while other leading contenders Vignesh Advaith Vemula and Akhilbay Imangali were held to draws. The girls' section witnessed several upsets, with lower-rated players securing draws or victories against higher-rated opponents. The tournament features a strong field of 85 players from nine federations, including International Masters and FIDE Masters.

Passenger's pistol 'accidentally' goes off at Varanasi airport; 2 injured

Passenger's pistol 'accidentally' goes off at Varanasi airport; 2 injured

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

An accidental firing incident occurred at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport when a passenger's licensed pistol discharged during security screening, injuring a female security personnel and another individual. Both injured parties have been hospitalised, and legal action is being initiated.