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Uddhav's election: NCP attacks BJP's 'dirty politics'

Uddhav's election: NCP attacks BJP's 'dirty politics'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'If the BJP doesn't want to accept the will of the people, then we will show them what a majority means.'

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

BJP loses 4 out of 5 Maha MLC seats, including Nagpur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, on Friday won Aurangabad and Pune graduates' constituencies of the state Legislative Council.

AJSU as Jharkhand's Shiv Sena, Mahato as Uddhav?

AJSU as Jharkhand's Shiv Sena, Mahato as Uddhav?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Although the back-fence talk was that the AJSU would return to the BJP if the Jharkhand verdict was inconclusive, the AJSU's Deosharan Bhagat rejected the hearsay. 'Jharkhand was born out of a long agitation and we were one of the agitators. We won't allow people's hopes to die with short-term compromises. Our slogan is our rule, our government,' he said. Another Sena and Mahato as another Uddhav Thackeray, asks Radhika Ramaseshan.

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

'I am a switch on-switch off actor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'I don't let it affect my life because otherwise, we will go mad.'

Sehwag slams Piers Morgan for mocking India's performance in Rio

Sehwag slams Piers Morgan for mocking India's performance in Rio

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

British journalist and television show host was heavily criticised on social media after he made fun of India's performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics. While India's medal winners, shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik were felicitated, Morgan took to Twitter to call India's celebrations 'embarrassing' and 'exaggerated'.

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis hold late night meet to discuss 'farmers' issues'

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis hold late night meet to discuss 'farmers' issues'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Senior BJP leaders Chandrakant Patil, Vinod Tawade and Girish Mahajan attended the meeting held at the official residence of the chief minister, the party sources said.

From vowing to jail him, Fadnavis now has Ajit as his deputy

From vowing to jail him, Fadnavis now has Ajit as his deputy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

In the video, Fadnavis can be heard describing what Ajit Pawar would be doing in prison after the election.

Maha govt will try not to implement farm bills: NCP, Cong

Maha govt will try not to implement farm bills: NCP, Cong

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar said farmers as well as the NCP and other parties are opposed to the new bills. "Farmers think that the laws are not beneficial for them. There was no hurry (to pass them)," he said.

Several dynasts find place in Maharashtra ministries

Several dynasts find place in Maharashtra ministries

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The newly expanded Maharashtra council of ministers has several leaders from political families.

Banning of Bipan's book in DU display of ignorance, say historians

Banning of Bipan's book in DU display of ignorance, say historians

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Noted historians Romila Thapar, Irfan Habib and Amar Farooqi believe that banning the sale of a book by DU because it refers to Bhagat Singh as a "revolutionary terrorist".

Protesting farmers start 'informal school' for slum kids

Protesting farmers start 'informal school' for slum kids

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Everything here is 'sewa'. We saw so many children from neighbouring slums roaming around for food, and thought why not also help them keep engaged in a constructive way'

'Women in Punjab were fed up with Congress, Akalis'

'Women in Punjab were fed up with Congress, Akalis'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The 10% increase in women voters was a determined bloc of voters.' 'They were willing to try this third party, specially because it seemed it had done something in Delhi.'

ICAI notice to Reebok's former executive

ICAI notice to Reebok's former executive

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The issue relates to alleged Rs 870-crore (Rs 8.7-billion) financial fraud at the company last year.

Kangana faces Congress fire on PoK barb

Kangana faces Congress fire on PoK barb

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant hit out at the actress for leaving Mumbai for her home state Himachal Pradesh without giving information about drugs to government agencies.

Ex Reebok CFO may face action for not sharing info

Ex Reebok CFO may face action for not sharing info

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India had issued show-cause notice to Bhagat, who sought time till March 31 to give his response.

'Politics happening in governor's bungalow is very disappointing'

'Politics happening in governor's bungalow is very disappointing'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'These frequent political visits to the governor's residence show the state and the office of the governor in bad light.'

Aditya Thackeray, 35 others join Maha govt; Ajit Pawar back as Dy CM

Aditya Thackeray, 35 others join Maha govt; Ajit Pawar back as Dy CM

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The 36 new ministers included 10 cabinet and four ministers of state (MoS) of the NCP, eight Cabinet and four MoS of the Sena, and eight Cabinet and two MoS of the Congress.

Maharashtra: Toll from landslides, floods rises to 82

Maharashtra: Toll from landslides, floods rises to 82

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Parts of Raigad, Ratnagiri districts in the coastal Konkan region and Kolhapur district in western Maharashtra, have been worst affected by the floods. Besides that, heavy rains have been pounding parts of Satara district.

BJP wanted excuse to run away during floor test: NCP

BJP wanted excuse to run away during floor test: NCP

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The NCP's chief spokesperson Nawab Malik said Walse Patil was appointed as pro-tem Speaker with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's consent. The session too was convened after Koshyari's approval, he said. "They wanted some excuse to run away, that's why all this (ruckus). Devendra ji (BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis) should take lessons from (senior BJP leader Eknath) Khadse on how an opposition leader should work," Malik said.

Bharat Bandh on Sep 27: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha appeals for peace

Bharat Bandh on Sep 27: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha appeals for peace

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Many non-NDA parties have extended support to the nationwide 10-hour strike on Monday called by farmers protesting against the three agri laws under the aegis of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).

Will Rahul take charge of Congress?

Will Rahul take charge of Congress?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'I told Rahul: "You have to become president. Taalne se nahin hoga (you can't avoid the responsibility any longer)".' 'Rahul said: "I will think about it".'

NCP shifts MLAs to two hotels amid fear of poaching

NCP shifts MLAs to two hotels amid fear of poaching

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

NCP MLAs have been moved to Hotel Grand Hyatt in Santacruz and Sofitel in Bandra-Kurla Complex

Why real estate in Mumbai will get costlier

Why real estate in Mumbai will get costlier

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The average home prices in Mumbai have touched Rs 12,000 per sq ft

Ex-Reebok execs may get supplementary chargesheet

Ex-Reebok execs may get supplementary chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

SFIO official refuses to reveal the nature of additional charges found during investigation.

Modi, Shah greet Fadnavis on becoming CM for 2nd time

Modi, Shah greet Fadnavis on becoming CM for 2nd time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Taking to Twitter, Modi said, "Congratulations to @Dev_Fadnavis Ji and @AjitPawarSpeaks Ji on taking oath as the CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra respectively. I am confident they will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra."

Reebok's ex-MD, COO among five arrested for fraud

Reebok's ex-MD, COO among five arrested for fraud

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

They have been arrested for their alleged involvement in Rs 870-crore fraud.

Those who try...: Sena's Sanjay Raut tweets from hospital

Those who try...: Sena's Sanjay Raut tweets from hospital

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The firebrand leader of the Shiv Sena underwent an angioplasty at the Lilavati Hospital on Monday evening hours after he complained of chest pain.

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The move came at a time when deliberations between the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.

Fadnavis slams Sena, says Uddhav didn't take his calls

Fadnavis slams Sena, says Uddhav didn't take his calls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Fadnavis asserted that no decision had been taken over sharing the CM's post 'in my presence'.

Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Centre may pass any law undermining the Constitution and on the back of its majority, but once the common man and farmers rise, they will not keep quiet until the new farm acts and the ruling party are destroyed, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar said on Monday.

Fadnavis should be seen as Sena's CM also: BJP leader

Fadnavis should be seen as Sena's CM also: BJP leader

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Mungantiwar also dismissed rumours that Union minister Nitin Gadkari may be appointed as the state's chief minister.

Maha Cabinet recommends Uddhav's name as MLC from Guv quota

Maha Cabinet recommends Uddhav's name as MLC from Guv quota

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Thackeray, who is currently not a member of either of the Houses of state Legislature, was not present at the Cabinet meeting where the decision was taken.

Fadnavis resigns, to continue as caretaker CM

Fadnavis resigns, to continue as caretaker CM

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Fadnavis's resignation came a day before the expiry of the 13th Legislative Assembly of the state.

Pawar rules out Maha HM's exit over Param Bir's claims

Pawar rules out Maha HM's exit over Param Bir's claims

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Singh on Saturday claimed Deshmukh wanted police officers to collect Rs 100 crore monthly from bars and hotels.

To curb cheating, K'taka students made to wear cartons

To curb cheating, K'taka students made to wear cartons

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

'Yes, cheating is a problem, but this is not the way to solve it'

Rahul distances Cong from Uddhav, says 'we're not decision makers in Maharashtra'

Rahul distances Cong from Uddhav, says 'we're not decision makers in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Rahul's remarks came a day after Maharashtra's former chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narayan Rane met state overnor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, demanding the president's rule in the state, saying Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government has failed to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Will we see these stars on Bigg Boss 6?

Will we see these stars on Bigg Boss 6?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Here's a look at the likely set of candidates on Bigg Boss 6.

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer have applied to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorisation for their COVID-19 vaccine candidates and are awaiting approval.

Maha BJP holds 'parallel session' outside assembly

Maha BJP holds 'parallel session' outside assembly

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Members of the Legislative Council asked how some former legislators could enter the Vidhan Bhavan premises amid COVID-19-related restrictions and sought a report on the matter.