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Days after 'love jihad' call, MP to ask for ID cards at garba pandals

Days after 'love jihad' call, MP to ask for ID cards at garba pandals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Madhya Pradesh government has asked garba organisers to check the identity cards of people before allowing them entry into the dance pandals, days after a state minister claimed such events had become a means of "Love Jihad".

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The victim's son said he visited the police station in suburban Mumbai that is handling the case multiple times and met the investigating officer, but did not get any cooperation.

Mumbai turnout falls to 52.2% from 2019 despite star power

Mumbai turnout falls to 52.2% from 2019 despite star power

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The constituency of Mumbai South, home to industrialists as well as high-ranking government officials, fared the worst with 47.7 percent voting.

Will you wear a PM Modi sari?

Will you wear a PM Modi sari?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Will you wear this sari that's inspired from the Indian prime minister? Take the poll below and let us know.

First look: Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 328i

First look: Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 328i

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Sachin Tendulkar was present at the launch of the BMW 328i at the NCPA on Friday.

Did Shah Rukh speak to his son?

Did Shah Rukh speak to his son?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Certain reports suggest that Shah Rukh was allowed a brief conversation with his son Aryan, who was arrested after a recent drug bust.

Brave Mumbai driver saves 18 children from burning bus

Brave Mumbai driver saves 18 children from burning bus

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Driver of a mini-bus showed presence of mind and rescued 18 schoolchildren as the vehicle caught fire in suburban Andheri on Saturday.

When Aaji visited Matoshree

When Aaji visited Matoshree

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Chandrabhaga Shinde, one of the Shiv Sena's oldest supporters, made the journey to Matoshree, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray's home in Kala Nagar, the artist's enclave in Bandra East, north west Mumbai, on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Omicron scare: BMC bans New Year parties, gatherings

Omicron scare: BMC bans New Year parties, gatherings

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

In view of the spike in coronavirus cases and the growing threat of the Omicron variant, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned New Year celebration programmes and gatherings in any closed or open areas in the city.

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, a giant Trimurti made of margarine (butter), has been built at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

Exchanged old notes? Now, flash your inked finger

Exchanged old notes? Now, flash your inked finger

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

To stop repeat money exchangers thronging banks with invalid currency notes, banks have started applying indelible ink mark on the right hand index finger of customers in the select metro cities.

Raj Thackeray visits Nano plant in Gujarat

Raj Thackeray visits Nano plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray who is on a 'study tour' to Gujarat showered praises on Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his business development skills.

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Following the incident at little past 1700 hours, both runways at the airport were shut for a brief period, and one of the runways resumed operations at around 1847 hours, the officials said.

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.

PHOTOS: Scooterists reign in the dirt and rain!

PHOTOS: Scooterists reign in the dirt and rain!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Come the rains and two-wheeler racing fanatics line-up for the popular off-beat challenge. The latest edition was on Sunday, August 8. There were entries from Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, Thane, Bangalore, Bhopal, and Jodhpur. Like previous years, this time too Sportscraft chose the backwoods of Navi Mumbai to give riders a chance to test their driving and racing skills in a safe environment.

Deepika, Aamir on the badminton field

Deepika, Aamir on the badminton field

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

On Sunday, Aamir Khan and Deepika Padukone played a doubles badminton match against each other.

Bye Lord Ganesha, we will miss you!

Bye Lord Ganesha, we will miss you!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

After spending 10 days with his devotees, Lord Ganesha returns to his abode on Thursday marking the last day of Ganesha visarjan. Rediff.com captures the joy and processions on the last day of the Ganesha festival.

First Look: France football legend Zidane in Mumbai

First Look: France football legend Zidane in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The French coach, who took over Real Madrid following Rafael Benitez's sacking in January is in the city to promote a Mumbai-based real estate brand Kanakia Group, known for its themed residences.

BJP fuelling speculation on Ajit Pawar, claims NCP

BJP fuelling speculation on Ajit Pawar, claims NCP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said he would work for his party till he is alive and scotched speculation that he and a group of MLAs loyal to him might align with the ruling BJP.

Badlapur sexual assault: HC comes down heavily police, school

Badlapur sexual assault: HC comes down heavily police, school

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

BMC issues guidelines as air quality worsens in Mumbai

BMC issues guidelines as air quality worsens in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Builders in the city must engage only the vehicles fitted with a tracking system for the transportation of construction materials, the guidelines said.

Wanted home ministry, but NCP 'seniors' said no: Ajit Pawar

Wanted home ministry, but NCP 'seniors' said no: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Pawar said after Anil Deshmukh resigned as home minister in April last year, he once again asked the party to give him the home ministry, but he did not get the portfolio.

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

How Well Do You Know Lord Ganesha?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A special quiz to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Mumbai court extends Sanjay Raut's judicial custody, bail hearing on Sep 21

Mumbai court extends Sanjay Raut's judicial custody, bail hearing on Sep 21

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The ED had last week filed the supplementary charge sheet, naming Raut as an accused in the case.

BJP assured us it won't target Uddhav: Shinde camp

BJP assured us it won't target Uddhav: Shinde camp

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

We made it clear that we have hurt the head of our family (Thackeray), but we will not allow any criticism against him, Kesarkar said.

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The incident took place around 2.20 pm when a part of Bohala Apartment, a residential complex near Khar Gymkhana, caved in.

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Heavy rains pound Mumbai; train services badly hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

However, flight operations at the Mumbai airport were not impacted due to rains, an airport official said.

Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai for 2nd day

Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai for 2nd day

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The metropolis also saw two other incidents of wall collapse amid heavy rains since Friday, injuring five persons.

Share your best Ganesha pix

Share your best Ganesha pix

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Send us pictures of your Ganesha celebrations.

2 killed in Mumbai train mishap; lakhs stranded

2 killed in Mumbai train mishap; lakhs stranded

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

In a freak mishap, a portion of an under-construction bridge and a bulky water pipeline, passing over the Central railway tracks, collapsed on a moving train in Thane, killing two persons and injuring 11, officials said.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

Man shot dead in busy Mumbai area in broad daylight

Man shot dead in busy Mumbai area in broad daylight

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The unidentified shooter managed to escape from the spot.

India logs 12,608 new Covid cases, 72 deaths; active cases decline

India logs 12,608 new Covid cases, 72 deaths; active cases decline

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The national death toll climbed to 5,27,206 with 72 fatalities, including 29 fatalities by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Cyclone Remal: 'WB elections won't be disturbed'

Cyclone Remal: 'WB elections won't be disturbed'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'There will not be very heavy rain.' 'Moderate showers will be there and winds will be, say, somewhere between 20 and 40 km/hr, gusting to 35 km/hr.'

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Lawyers have pointed out that the new laws increase police powers by extending the maximum limit of police custody from 15 days to 60 days or 90 days.

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The MNS chief unveiled his party's new flag which is completely saffron and bears King Shivaji's royal seal. He also questioned how many of the Muslims taking part in the protests were Indian.

Mumbai police announces prohibitory order till Jan 2, no threat to city

Mumbai police announces prohibitory order till Jan 2, no threat to city

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

With the 30th anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya and 65th death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar falling on December 6, the Mumbai police as a precautionary measure has announced prohibitory orders in Mumbai as part of its standard procedure from December 2 till January 2, 2023.

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.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Vignettes: Colour and candour at Anna's fast

Vignettes: Colour and candour at Anna's fast

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Anna Hazare on Wednesday called off his fast a day ahead of schedule and repeated his threat to campaign against Congress in the five poll-bound states for not brining a strong Lokpal.