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Maharashtra to relax curbs in 25 districts, including Mumbai

Maharashtra to relax curbs in 25 districts, including Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The government is also considering if those who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus can be allowed to travel by local trains in Mumbai, he said.

Nipah is back, should you be worried?

Nipah is back, should you be worried?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research was in talks with the Serum Institute of India for local manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies (MABs). However, it did not take off, as the volume was much less in India.

Oppn will cooperate with Centre if....: Pawar on quota cap removal

Oppn will cooperate with Centre if....: Pawar on quota cap removal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

At the state level, Pawar appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the quota dispute.

Now, Thane teen drives BMW with man on bonnet; held

Now, Thane teen drives BMW with man on bonnet; held

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Police arrested the man lying on the car bonnet, identified as Subham Mithila, and booked the 17-year-old who was at the wheel and his father, a retired government official who owns the car, an official said on Monday.

5 accused sought Rs 50 lakh to kill Baba Siddique, but...

5 accused sought Rs 50 lakh to kill Baba Siddique, but...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police probing the Baba Siddique murder case have found that the five newly-arrested accused had demanded Rs 50 lakh for the killing, but backed out later due to disagreement over payment and also considering the Nationalist Congress Party leader's clout, officials said.

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Mumbai Crime Branch and the Uttar Pradesh police Special Task Force arrested Gautam along with Anurag Kashyap, Gyan Prakash Tripathi, Akash Srivastava and Akhilendra Pratap Singh on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh's Nanpara area, near the Nepal border.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The intensity of the impact increased as many cars parked along the wall inside the society too fell on the shanties, officials said.

Sindhutai Sapkal, 'Mother of orphaned children', buried with full state honours

Sindhutai Sapkal, 'Mother of orphaned children', buried with full state honours

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

She was buried at the Thosar Paga burial ground as per the traditions of the Mahanubhav sect.

'Was unwell': Ajit Pawar explains why he was 'unreachable'

'Was unwell': Ajit Pawar explains why he was 'unreachable'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

"I was unwell so I cancelled tours and events scheduled for Friday. Over the past few days, I have travelled across Maharashtra and have not got enough rest. Due to lack of proper sleep, pulmonary irritation was also on the rise. I took medicines and took rest at home as advised by the doctor," he said.

Maha eases curbs in Mumbai, 10 other districts as Covid cases fall

Maha eases curbs in Mumbai, 10 other districts as Covid cases fall

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

On Monday, Maharashtra reported 15,140 new coronavirus cases, 7,304 less than the day before, and 39 fatalities due to the infection, according to the state health department.

Entire Pune now containment zone till May 3

Entire Pune now containment zone till May 3

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With the detection of 84 fresh COVID-19 cases in Pune, the tally in the district increased to 1,348 on Monday.

Man who threatened Maharashtra CM arrested

Man who threatened Maharashtra CM arrested

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The man, Avinash Waghmare, was drunk and made the call on Saturday to "teach a lesson" to the owner of the hotel for allegedly overcharging him for a bottle of water, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is one of the best facilities in the country and it has hosted several national championships and the Asian Championships in 2017 during which it had earned praise from the current World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.

Pawar recalls Modi's 'holding finger' comment; says...

Pawar recalls Modi's 'holding finger' comment; says...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Sharad Pawar expressed surprise over the PM taking a "different stand" now.

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

About the 34-year-old officer's alleged misuse of power, including the use of a private luxury car with a VIP number plate and red-blue beacon, during her tenure at the Pune collector's office, Dilip said she had taken permission for everything.

Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested

Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sindhudurg police in Maharashtra has formed seven teams to track down sculptor Jaydeep Apte who executed the contract to make the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that collapsed on Rajkot fort last month, an official said on Wednesday.

Battle for Baramati BJP ploy to 'finish off' Sharad Pawar: Supriya Sule

Battle for Baramati BJP ploy to 'finish off' Sharad Pawar: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Sule said the intra-family duel in the Lok Sabha polls will not waver her respect for Sunetra Pawar as she is her "elder brother's wife and like a mother".

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

NCP leader Khadse's son-in-law out on bail in money-laundering case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Chaudhari was released from Arthur Road Jail in central Mumbai after completion of formalities, including furnishing of a cash bail of Rs 1 lakh, his lawyer Mohan Tekavde said.

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

An Army jawan has been arrested by Nagpur Police for allegedly killing his girlfriend and covering her body with cement after burying her, a chilling crime that mirrors a plot from the film Drishyam, an official said on Tuesday.

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Bollywood actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.

Pune landslide rescue ops enter last phase, toll reaches 151

Pune landslide rescue ops enter last phase, toll reaches 151

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

In what appears to be the last phase of the massive rescue operation, National Disaster Response Force jawans have recovered 21 more bodies from under the debris of landslide in Malin village in Pune district, which takes the death toll in the July 30 disaster to 151.

Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Don't show sympathy to BJP: Uddhav tells supporters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Thackeray wondered why the BJP has not fielded any member of the Lokmanya Tilak family for the Kasba bypoll.

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The states and union territories where the elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10) and West Bengal (4). The BJP has bagged the Surat seat unopposed.

Sharad Pawar shows his nephew who's the real NCP

Sharad Pawar shows his nephew who's the real NCP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Now, with the INDIA bloc putting up an impressive show in the Lok Sabha polls and managing to stop the BJP juggernaut, opposition leaders will be looking at the senior Pawar for guidance in navigating the political space against the saffron party post-elections.

Day after withdrawing resignation, Pawar in Baramati

Day after withdrawing resignation, Pawar in Baramati

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pawar was welcomed by office-bearers of the party amid slogans like "Desh ka neta kaisa ho, Pawar Saheb jaisa ho". The party workers in Baramati also thanked him for deciding to remain as NCP chief.

2 test positive for coronavirus in Pune

2 test positive for coronavirus in Pune

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The two, who had returned from Dubai recently, became first cases from Maharashtra to test positive for the virus.

MSRTC strike disrupts Ganesh festival travel statewide

MSRTC strike disrupts Ganesh festival travel statewide

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The employees are demanding salary parity with state government employees, seeking a pay scale adjustment to match that of their counterparts in the state sector.

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni-Style Spinach

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni-Style Spinach

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Pair this with bhaat or steamed rice for a simple, sumptuous meal.

Maha disallows home isolation in 18 high positivity rate districts

Maha disallows home isolation in 18 high positivity rate districts

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The Maharashtra government has decided to stop home quarantining of COVID-19 patients in 18 districts where the positivity rate is high and all active patients in these areas would be admitted to COVID Care Centers, health minister Rajesh Tope said.

Kolhapur: Violence after right-wing outfit protests during demolition drive

Kolhapur: Violence after right-wing outfit protests during demolition drive

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The anti-encroachment drive at Vishalgad Fort in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district turned violent as a mob hurled stones at police personnel and damaged properties, leading to the registration of cases against 500 people and the arrest of 21 others, police said on Monday.

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

Activists write 'Jai Maharashtra' on Karnataka Bank signboard in Nashik

Activists write 'Jai Maharashtra' on Karnataka Bank signboard in Nashik

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Activists of the Swarajya Sanghatana on Wednesday smeared black paint on the signboard of Karnataka Bank at its branch in Nashik city of Maharashtra amid a simmering border dispute between the two states.

Teltumbde won't be arrested till Feb 12: Pune Police to HC

Teltumbde won't be arrested till Feb 12: Pune Police to HC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Teltumbde later termed the police's case against him and several other social activists as 'harassment' and a ploy to 'humiliate' them.

Probe finds 1700 kg meow-meow to be sent to London via food packets

Probe finds 1700 kg meow-meow to be sent to London via food packets

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The police have so far seized approximately 1,700 kg of mephedrone from Pune and a couple of locations in Delhi.

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

Maha polls: Parties need to justify picking tainted nominees, says CEC

Maha polls: Parties need to justify picking tainted nominees, says CEC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Besides disclosing in their affidavits, candidates have to prominently declare criminal cases they are facing, if any, thrice in newspapers in print as well on television, he said, adding that political parties too have to publish within three days of nomination why a candidate with criminal background was selected. "You (political parties) have to tell the public whether you did not get any (other) candidate and why was it necessary to select them (those with criminal background)," he said.

Shinde, Fadnavis tell police to crack the whip in killer Porsche case

Shinde, Fadnavis tell police to crack the whip in killer Porsche case

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis have directed stringent action in the case of a car accident involving a 17-year-old boy, in which two persons were killed, the Pune police chief said on Tuesday.

Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus

Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The woman patient who was diagnosed with the infection has recovered completely, the state health department said.

BJP loses Kasba seat in Maharashtra to Congress

BJP loses Kasba seat in Maharashtra to Congress

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday failed to retain Kasba Peth assembly seat, its stronghold in Maharashtra's Pune district, as Congress candidate Ravindra Dhangekar defeated the saffron party nominee Hemant Rasane in the bypoll.