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Bishnoi, Goldie Brar gangs planned to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police

Bishnoi, Goldie Brar gangs planned to use minors to kill Salman Khan: Police

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Navi Mumbai police uncovered a plot to kill the actor during their investigation disclosing a video call conversation between Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Ajay Kashyap and another accused.

Shooters surveyed Salman's Panvel farmhouse before Bandra house attack

Shooters surveyed Salman's Panvel farmhouse before Bandra house attack

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Two men arrested for firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai had conducted a survey of his farm house at Panvel in adjoining Raigad district four days before the shooting incident, police said on Thursday.

Aadhaar, bike documents helped cops identify Salman home shooters

Aadhaar, bike documents helped cops identify Salman home shooters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

After identifying the duo, the police used human and technical intelligence to track them.

When A Landslide Wiped Out A Village

When A Landslide Wiped Out A Village

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

100 people are feared trapped as Irshalwadi village in Maharashtra's Raigad district was buried by a landslide early on Thursday morning.

Maharashtra deaths: Autopsy reports confirm sunstroke as cause

Maharashtra deaths: Autopsy reports confirm sunstroke as cause

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

At least 14 people died after suffering from sunstroke during the Maharashtra Bhushan award ceremony held in Kharghar area of Raigad district neighbouring Mumbai on Sunday.

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Firing outside Salman's home: Cops claim 'international link'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police on Thursday told a court in Mumbai that there is a possibility of an 'international connection' in the recent firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence.

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

FHe is the only one among 17 ministers from the outgoing council of ministers who lost the Lok Sabha polls to be reappointed minister.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, nearby areas; girl drowns, people evacuated

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Local train services came to a halt between Badlapur and Ambarnath section in Maharashtra's Thane district adjoining Mumbai due to water-logging on railway tracks after heavy rains, officials said.

Indrani Mukerjea docu will not drop tonight on Netflix

Indrani Mukerjea docu will not drop tonight on Netflix

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

OTT platform Netflix on Thursday told the Bombay high court that it would not release the documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, who is facing trial for allegedly killing her daughter Sheena Bora, till February 29.

Mumbai's Tallest Ganesha

Mumbai's Tallest Ganesha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Satish Bodas captures glimpses from some of Mumbai's famous Ganesh Mandals.

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Ajit Pawar was earlier sworn in as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde government, while eight others, including Walse Patil and Bhujbal, were made ministers, the developments coming after a vertical split in the NCP.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'He said the N D Studios wasn't functioning, shootings were not happening.'

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

In one of these clips or voice notes, he is heard stating that his company could not come out of the financial crisis it was facing because of the procedure adopted by the financial services firm.

Teenager killed after javelin hits his head at school

Teenager killed after javelin hits his head at school

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Hujefa Daware had bent down to tie his shoelace and didn't realise the pointed object was moving towards him, an official said.

ED attaches Maha ex-MLA's assets worth Rs 152 cr in money laundering case

ED attaches Maha ex-MLA's assets worth Rs 152 cr in money laundering case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The case is linked to an alleged fraud of over Rs 512 crore in a Panvel-based cooperative bank.

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Nitin Desai suicide: Edelweiss Group chairman, 4 others booked for abetment

Nitin Desai suicide: Edelweiss Group chairman, 4 others booked for abetment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Edelweiss ARC, in a statement, denied that any undue pressure was brought to bear on Desai for loan recovery.

Netflix gets court nod to air Indrani Mukerjea docu series

Netflix gets court nod to air Indrani Mukerjea docu series

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it has not found anything against the prosecution or the trial in the Netflix docu-series on Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora.

It was dark, could hear only screams of people: Maha landslide survivor

It was dark, could hear only screams of people: Maha landslide survivor

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At least 12 persons died in the landslide that took place late Wednesday night in remote Irshalwadi, reaching which takes more than an hour from the nearest motorable road.

Safety railings may have averted Maha bus mishap: Rescuer

Safety railings may have averted Maha bus mishap: Rescuer

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The victims were part of a traditional dhol-tasha (drums and percussion) troupe, based out of Goregaon in north-west Mumbai, who had travelled to Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad area to take part in an event.

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

MVA allies seal poll pact in Maharashtra as Cong 'steps back'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition in Maharashtra on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray securing a substantial portion with 21 seats, while the Congress will contest 17 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar 10 seats.

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Nitin Desai started delaying loan repayment from 2018 end: Edelweiss to HC

Nitin Desai started delaying loan repayment from 2018 end: Edelweiss to HC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The petitioners had sought interim order of protection from any coercive action and for the probe to be stayed in the case pending the hearing of their pleas.

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Four National Disaster Response Force teams are engaged in rescue work, he added. The village has around 50 houses, of which 17 were buried under the landslide, the official said.

Navy mobilises rescue teams for flood relief, evacuation in Maharashtra

Navy mobilises rescue teams for flood relief, evacuation in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Despite adverse weather conditions and widespread inundation in affected areas, a total of seven naval rescue teams departed by road for deployment to the Ratnagiri and Raigarh districts on July 22, 2021 from Mumbai, said Indian Navy.

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

If Indrani Mukerjea wanted to whitewash her image, this docu series was not the right platform, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

20 still hospitalised after sunstroke at Maha award function

20 still hospitalised after sunstroke at Maha award function

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Lakhs of people had come for the event held on a 306-acre ground in Kharghar. The nearest weather station to the spot had recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

Conversion accused found with 30 Pak numbers in phone: UP police

Conversion accused found with 30 Pak numbers in phone: UP police

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The police have seized Khan's two mobile phones and also his CPU for further investigation.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

A boat with three AK-47 rifles and bullets was found off the Raigad coast in Maharashtra on Thursday, officials said adding that there was no security threat.

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal that offers an option of availing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the state government employees who joined the service after November 2005.

Bhujbal, Munde from Ajit Pawar's camp get death threat

Bhujbal, Munde from Ajit Pawar's camp get death threat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A 24-year-old man has been arrested from Mahad in Raigad district of Maharashtra for allegedly threatening to kill state ministers Chhagan Bhujbal and Dhananjay Munde, both members of the Ajit Pawar camp of Nationalist Congress Party, a Pune police officer said on Tuesday.

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Of 213 deaths, the maximum 95 were reported in Raigad district, followed by 46 in Satara, 35 in Ratnagiri, 15 in Thane, seven in Kolhapur, four in Mumbai, three in Pune, four in Sindhudurg and two each in the eastern Maharashtra's Wardha and Akola districts, said a statement issued by the disaster management department.

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, schools and colleges shut on Thursday

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, schools and colleges shut on Thursday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Incessant heavy rain lashed Mumbai, prompting the meteorological department to upgrade the 'orange' alert to 'red' with effect from Wednesday night till Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0: Rahul to walk from Gujarat to Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will embark on a fresh padayatra (foot march) from Gujarat to Meghalaya and during that period leaders and workers of the party's Maharashtra unit would criss-cross the state, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Nana Patole said on Tuesday.

'Unparliamentary but...': Rane discharged in Uddhav remark case

'Unparliamentary but...': Rane discharged in Uddhav remark case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Rane was arrested from the coastal Ratnagiri district for his remark that he would have slapped Thackeray over the latter's ignorance of the year of India's Independence.

Woman resembling Sheena Bora seen at Guwahati airport: Indrani to court

Woman resembling Sheena Bora seen at Guwahati airport: Indrani to court

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file its response to Mukerjea's plea.

6 children die after mother throws them into well in Maharashtra

6 children die after mother throws them into well in Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The 30-year-old woman took the step after she was allegedly beaten up by the members of her husband's family, he said.