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Cheque Bounce Accused Dies of Heart Attack in Beed Jail

Cheque Bounce Accused Dies of Heart Attack in Beed Jail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 55-year-old man, Ganesh Kashinath Pawar, accused in a cheque bounce case, died of a heart attack at Beed district jail in Maharashtra. He was in judicial custody after failing to appear in court.

BJP targets Ajit Pawar's party in Pune over hoardings

BJP targets Ajit Pawar's party in Pune over hoardings

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Maharashtra BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission regarding illegal hoardings allegedly put up by the NCP and other parties in Pune ahead of the civic body polls.

Mumbai Man Dies After Kurla Shooting And Stabbing

Mumbai Man Dies After Kurla Shooting And Stabbing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A man in Mumbai's Kurla area died after being shot and stabbed, allegedly by three individuals. Police have arrested the suspects and registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.

Many landing attempts, go-around and then crash: Final moments of Ajit Pawar's ill-fated plane

Many landing attempts, go-around and then crash: Final moments of Ajit Pawar's ill-fated plane

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

"The aircraft was cleared to land on runway 11 at 0843 IST (8.43 am). However, they did not give a readback of the landing clearance (did not respond to ATC). Next, the ATC saw the flames around the threshold of runway 11 at 0844 IST (8.44 am)," the civil aviation ministry statement said.

IPL 2026: Sakshi, Ziva Bring Spark to CSK Game

IPL 2026: Sakshi, Ziva Bring Spark to CSK Game

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Sakshi Dhoni and her daughter Ziva were seen at Chepauk Stadium supporting Chennai Super Kings and also visited a temple for prayers, highlighting their spiritual side and connection to the team.

Nikhat Zareen out of contention for CWG, Asian Games after shock loss

Nikhat Zareen out of contention for CWG, Asian Games after shock loss

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen faced a surprising defeat at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games trials, coinciding with widespread support among boxers for the reinstatement of the trial-based selection system.

Let Fadnavis probe: Pawar on grandnephew's land deal

Let Fadnavis probe: Pawar on grandnephew's land deal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Citing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar president Sharad Pawar on Saturday supported a probe into the controversial land deal allegedly linked to the company of his grandnephew Parth Pawar.

NCP Leader Slams Maharashtra Government Over Farmer Suicides

NCP Leader Slams Maharashtra Government Over Farmer Suicides

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil has criticised the Maharashtra government over farmer suicides and crimes against women, alleging widespread corruption within the ruling alliance.

Sharad Pawar reacts to Ajit's 'no vote, no funds' remark

Sharad Pawar reacts to Ajit's 'no vote, no funds' remark

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

NCP (SP) head Sharad Pawar criticized Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's 'vote or no funds' remark, deeming it inappropriate to seek votes based on financial assurances. He also stated that the state government's aid to farmers is insufficient.

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A man who had been on the run for 35 years in connection with a dacoity case has been arrested by Beed police in Maharashtra, India.

Indian Boxers Shine At Asian U17 Championships

Indian Boxers Shine At Asian U17 Championships

Rediff.com3 May 2026

India's U-17 girls boxers began their campaign at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026 with five victories. In the boys' category, Neela Narendra Kumar also won his bout.

Behind The Crown: Miss India Winners Show Their Real Side

Behind The Crown: Miss India Winners Show Their Real Side

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Femina Miss India World 2026 Sadhvi Sail, first runner-up Rajnandini Pawar and second runner-up Sree Advaita open up about breaking stereotypes and why pageantry is more than just the crown.

Indian Boxers Dominate Asian Boxing 2026: Nikhat, Priya, Preeti Enter Semis, Assured Of Medals

Indian Boxers Dominate Asian Boxing 2026: Nikhat, Priya, Preeti Enter Semis, Assured Of Medals

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar have qualified for the semi-finals of the Asian Boxing Championships, guaranteeing India at least three medals.

Maharashtra Leaders Pay Tribute to Ambedkar's Legacy of Social Justice

Maharashtra Leaders Pay Tribute to Ambedkar's Legacy of Social Justice

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Maharashtra's Governor and Chief Minister, along with other state leaders, paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, recognising his profound impact on social justice, equality, and the Indian Constitution.

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after weeks of being in hiding. The case involves allegations of forced religious practices and harassment within the TCS unit.

Goa's Sadhvi Sail Crowned Femina Miss India World

Goa's Sadhvi Sail Crowned Femina Miss India World

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Sadhvi Satish Sail, model and entrepreneur, is crowned Femina Miss India World 2026.

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sakshi Chaudhary overcame a series of setbacks, including a loss at the World Championships and missing out on Asian Championships selection, to secure her place at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after a strategic shift to the 51kg category.

Boxing Selection Camp To Resume With Revised System

Boxing Selection Camp To Resume With Revised System

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume with a revised, trial-based system after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) directed the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to ensure a fair and transparent assessment process.

Pune land deal: HC asks if cops are protecting Parth Pawar

Pune land deal: HC asks if cops are protecting Parth Pawar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The Bombay High Court has questioned the police investigation into a land deal, asking why Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, Parth Pawar, has not been named in the FIR.

Palghar Autorickshaw Driver Arrested After Brutal Attack on 4-Year-Old

Palghar Autorickshaw Driver Arrested After Brutal Attack on 4-Year-Old

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

An autorickshaw driver in Palghar, Maharashtra, was arrested after brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy following an argument with the child's father. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the driver slamming the boy to the ground and hitting his head with an iron rod. The child is in critical condition.

If you reject votes, I will reject funds: Ajit Pawar to voters

If you reject votes, I will reject funds: Ajit Pawar to voters

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

The remarks drew flak from the Opposition, with Shiv Sena-UBT leader Ambadas Danve accusing Pawar of threatening voters.

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has requested a Mumbai court to decide on the discharge applications of Rohit Pawar and others in the alleged Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, following the acceptance of a closure report in a related case.

Mumbai-Pune E-way 'missing link' operational, travel time cut by up to 30 min

Mumbai-Pune E-way 'missing link' operational, travel time cut by up to 30 min

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link is now fully operational, reducing travel time between the two cities. The Mumbai-bound carriageway opened after a delay due to dismantling of inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work. The project, dubbed an 'engineering marvel', includes tunnels, viaducts and a cable-stayed bridge.

How AI Helped Uncover Details in Godman's Case

How AI Helped Uncover Details in Godman's Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Activist Anjali Damania used AI to analyse call data records of a self-styled godman, claiming potential links to political figures and unusual financial activity.

Indian Army Boxers Secure Eight Medals at Asian Boxing Championships

Indian Army Boxers Secure Eight Medals at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Indian Army boxers have achieved significant success at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia, securing a total of eight medals, including three gold, two silver, and three bronze.

TN, WB assembly elections: Stalin, Rajini, Suvendu vote

TN, WB assembly elections: Stalin, Rajini, Suvendu vote

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Four Indian Boxers Promoted To TOPS Core Group

Four Indian Boxers Promoted To TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Four Indian boxers have been promoted to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group following their impressive performances at the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships, while three others have been inducted into the Development group.

NCP Leader Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Account of Fatal Plane Crash

NCP Leader Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Account of Fatal Plane Crash

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar has raised concerns about the statement given by VSR Ventures owner V K Singh to the Crime Investigation Department (CID) regarding the plane crash that killed former Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others. Pawar questions whether Singh is attempting to blame the pilot for the accident.

Pune Child Rape-Murder: SIT To Investigate Brutal Crime

Pune Child Rape-Murder: SIT To Investigate Brutal Crime

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Pune district of Maharashtra, following widespread outrage over the heinous crime.

Activist Anjali Damania Justifies AI Use in Godman Case Amidst Controversy

Activist Anjali Damania Justifies AI Use in Godman Case Amidst Controversy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Activist Anjali Damania defends her use of AI to analyse call data records of arrested godman Ashok Kharat, amidst opposition scrutiny and allegations of illegal activity.

Ambadas Danve, not Uddhav, is Shiv Sena-UBT's legislative council nominee

Ambadas Danve, not Uddhav, is Shiv Sena-UBT's legislative council nominee

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra is showing signs of strain as both Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have announced their intention to field candidates for the upcoming legislative council elections.

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says his son Parth was unaware that the land his company purchased in Pune belonged to the government. The controversial transaction has been cancelled, and a probe has been ordered.

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended a boxing assessment camp in Patiala due to irregularities in the selection process, demanding transparency and fairness from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Young Swimmers Complete Open Water Challenge In Arabian Sea

Young Swimmers Complete Open Water Challenge In Arabian Sea

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Two young swimmers from Thane, Vanshika Girish Iyer and Swaraj Sneha Gaurav Phadnis, have successfully completed a 21-kilometre open water swim in the Arabian Sea, setting a new record for the route.

It's official: Merger talks between NCP factions over

It's official: Merger talks between NCP factions over

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil has ruled out the possibility of a merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party, stating that talks ceased following the death of Ajit Pawar.

Right-Wing Activists Intercept Meat Trucks in Jalna, Suspecting Beef Transportation

Right-Wing Activists Intercept Meat Trucks in Jalna, Suspecting Beef Transportation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Right-wing activists in Jalna, Maharashtra, intercepted three container trucks carrying a large quantity of meat, suspecting it to be beef. Police have detained the drivers and sent samples for testing.

Four-year-old girl raped and murdered in Pune, 65-year-old labourer held

Four-year-old girl raped and murdered in Pune, 65-year-old labourer held

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered allegedly by a 65-year-old labourer with a criminal background, who has been arrested amid outrage and protest over the incident in Maharashtra's Pune district, the police said on Saturday.

Indian boxers clinch four gold medals at Asian Championships

Indian boxers clinch four gold medals at Asian Championships

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Indian women boxers dominated the Asian Boxing Championships, securing four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. Minakshi Hooda, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Arundhati Choudhary all won gold in their respective weight categories.

Nashik Tragedy: Man and Two Children Die in Canal, Suicide Suspected

Nashik Tragedy: Man and Two Children Die in Canal, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man and his two minor sons were found dead in a canal in Nashik district, Maharashtra, with police investigating a possible suicide. The man had left home after a dispute with his wife, and one child remains missing.

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.