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Maha alliances struggle to strike seat deals as polls near

Maha alliances struggle to strike seat deals as polls near

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents -- the Congress, the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar -- are still struggling to resolve internal differences over certain seats and fix an agreeable formula for the assembly polls even though the deadline for filing nominations is closing on October 29.

Maharashtra mosque hosts Lord Ganesha for 44 years

Maharashtra mosque hosts Lord Ganesha for 44 years

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Although the festival was not observed for several years afterwards, the New Ganesh Mandal was formed in 1980 and has continued this unique tradition ever since.

Reservations must stand legal scrutiny: Fadnavis

Reservations must stand legal scrutiny: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday underlined the necessity of any reservation standing legal scrutiny as he listed key measures undertaken by the state government for the Maratha community.

Fadnavis govt sails through Maha trust vote

Fadnavis govt sails through Maha trust vote

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry in Maharashtra has successfully passed a trust vote in the state assembly, securing a commanding majority of 230 seats in the 288-member house. The BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP 'Mahayuti' coalition, with a majority mark of 144, had a comfortable win with the support of smaller parties and independent MLAs. The trust motion was tabled by Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant and others, and was passed by a voice vote. The 15th legislative assembly began its tenure on December 7, and the floor test was considered a mere formality. Fadnavis was sworn in as the chief minister for the third time on December 5, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as deputy chief ministers.

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

'Love Marriage Was Taboo'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I have always looked at people and said, 'You just have to accept. You just have to love. You just have to let this person be and the trouble would be less.' 'But we keep complicating things, and that is the tragedy -- our desire not to understand.'

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss.

CBI books ex-Maha HM for plot to 'frame' BJP leaders

CBI books ex-Maha HM for plot to 'frame' BJP leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The CBI lodged the case after a two-year preliminary enquiry, which originated from a pen drive handed over to the then Maharashtra Assembly speaker by Devendra Fadnavis, who was in the opposition in 2020, they said.

Did Sania Mirza Rock Floral Pantsuit?

Did Sania Mirza Rock Floral Pantsuit?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon, made a dazzling entry at the fifth Indian Sports Honours event, donning a stunning floral blazer suit.

Sena plays Maratha card to back Shinde as Maha CM

Sena plays Maratha card to back Shinde as Maha CM

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Despite the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance securing a massive victory, winning 230 seats in the 288-member assembly, consensus has eluded the ruling combine's leaders so far on who should be the next CM.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Mumbai include Shaw, Rahane; Iyer captain

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Mumbai include Shaw, Rahane; Iyer captain

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Prithvi Shaw was dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team for fitness and discipline related issues.

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have intensified their investigations against Gaurav Mehta, a suspect in a Bitcoin Ponzi scam, following allegations that politicians may have been involved in using cryptocurrency to influence Maharashtra assembly polls. The ED searched Mehta's residence in Raipur and seized computers and digital devices. The CBI summoned him to appear before investigators. The ED is probing Mehta's potential links to politicians, politically exposed persons, and bureaucrats as part of its money laundering probe. The allegations came after BJP released purported voice notes suggesting that Congress and NCP leaders were attempting to use cryptocurrency for election campaigning. Both parties denied the claims, calling the voice notes fake.

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Women We Admire: India's Brave Ranis

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and leadership of three iconic Indian queens -- Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Rani Chennamma of Kittur, and Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Malwa.

Uddhav joining NDA? Here's what ally NCP-SP said

Uddhav joining NDA? Here's what ally NCP-SP said

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray will not switch to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar president Jayant Patil asserted on Thursday, seeking to scotch speculation about a possible crossover by his key ally.

Techie from Maha drowns in US, had called mom earlier

Techie from Maha drowns in US, had called mom earlier

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Patil, who was a technology professional, was hiking above the gorge on June 6 on Avalanche Lake Trail, where he fell off a large rock into Avalanche Creek.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Maha cabinet expanded with 39 ministers; BJP gets 19 berths, Sena 11

Maha cabinet expanded with 39 ministers; BJP gets 19 berths, Sena 11

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The 10-day-old BJP-led Mahayuti alliance ministry in Maharashtra was expanded on Sunday, with 39 ministers being sworn in, taking its strength to 42. The BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, followed by 11 for the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and 9 for Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party. Governor P C Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the new ministers at the ceremony held in Nagpur. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were present.

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India opener Shafali admitted that Sri Lanka are no longer only dependent on their skipper Chamarai Athapaththu.

Race for Maha CM: Sena MLAs want Shinde to continue, NCP backs Ajit Pawar

Race for Maha CM: Sena MLAs want Shinde to continue, NCP backs Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

As suspense over who will become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra continues, Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday backed his party's chief, Ajit Pawar, for the top post.

Four-day Test matches 'nonsense', says Patil

Four-day Test matches 'nonsense', says Patil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil on Wednesday joined the bandwagon of past and present cricketers to oppose the idea of four-day Tests, saying the five-day game tests the character of an individual. He said it is up to the International Cricket Council to take a call on the proposal but for him there should not be any tinkering on the five-day format.

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Shinde had retained most of the sitting MLAs, who chose to be with him when he led the rebellion two years ago. They delivered for him on Saturday when votes for the state polls were counted.

Are The Markets Headed For A Bubble?

Are The Markets Headed For A Bubble?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The problem is that the bubble may not only be in valuations, but also in investors' minds.'

Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Sculptor came to surrender, says counsel

Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Sculptor came to surrender, says counsel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who has been arrested in connection with the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue, came to meet his family at Kalyan in Thane district as he wanted to surrender before the police, his counsel has claimed.

Bengaluru Gets A US Consulate, But...

Bengaluru Gets A US Consulate, But...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

To begin with, the consulate in Bengaluru will not offer visa services.

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Swim sensation Desinghu wins 4th gold at National Games

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Karnataka's 14-year-old swimming sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu won her fourth gold medal, even as weightlifters continued to impress with Manipur's Bindyarani Devi smashing a National record, on a day when the tiny northeastern state rose to the top of medal tally at the National Games on Friday.

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At least 12 passengers were killed on Wednesday evening when they jumped from their train in panic due to a 'fire incident', only to be run over by another train on the adjacent tracks in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, officials said.

No surprises as India pick experienced squad for women's T20 WC

No surprises as India pick experienced squad for women's T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Jemimah hold key to India's T20 World Cup campaign

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

National Games: Narmada shoots down 10m air rifle gold

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Narmada Nithin Raju claimed the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle with a new national record score of 254.4.

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

The 2024 Year End Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Struggling Shafali Verma dropped for Australia ODIs

Struggling Shafali Verma dropped for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Shafali Verma managed just 108 runs in six matches this year with 33 being the highest.

BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, announced the latest list which also has the name of Sanjana Jadhav, daughter of former Union minister and BJP leader Raosaheb Danve.

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Shivakumar took stock of the incident in which five people lost their lives.

Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing

Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The stocks of diagnostic service providers have been standout performers within the healthcare sector over the past year, posting returns between 16 and 80 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty 50 saw returns of 8 per cent. Stable pricing, expectations of gradual volume growth, and market share expansion for the larger players have stoked increased optimism for listed companies.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

Ajit Pawar flays BJP minister's 'defeat Sharad Pawar in Baramati' remarks

Ajit Pawar flays BJP minister's 'defeat Sharad Pawar in Baramati' remarks

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Ajit Pawar criticised Patil, a senior BJP leader, for his remarks two days after polling in the Baramati Lok Sabha seat in Pune district concluded.

MVA fields 3rd candidate for council polls, Uddhav 'confident' of winning

MVA fields 3rd candidate for council polls, Uddhav 'confident' of winning

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Tuesday fielded Milind Narvekar, a close aide of party chief Uddhav Thackeray, in the biennial elections to 11 seats from the legislative council, taking the number of candidates in the fray to 12.

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Shivaji statue wouldn't have collapsed if...: Gadkari

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said if stainless steel had been used for construction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Rajkot fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, it would not have collapsed.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024.

600 office-bearers, workers of Ajit Pawar's NCP resign

600 office-bearers, workers of Ajit Pawar's NCP resign

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday faced a major setback as over 600 party workers and officials from the Pune city unit resigned.