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Now, Aishwarya does an Angelina Jolie

Now, Aishwarya does an Angelina Jolie

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ash will be giving her voice to Angelina Jolie's character in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, in the film's Hindi dubbed version.

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

In just 6 days of Sept, Mumbai logs over 28% of Aug Covid cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

he spike in the cases has left the BMC officials worried ahead of the festive season beginning on September 10 with the 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

Ex-servicemen hold OROP rally in Mumbai

Ex-servicemen hold OROP rally in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Ex-servicemen on Saturday protested against the delay in issue of official notification by the government to 'one rank one pension' scheme as announced by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in September.

Anna Hazare cancels indefinite fast against farm laws, backs govt

Anna Hazare cancels indefinite fast against farm laws, backs govt

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Social activist Anna Hazare said he won't be proceeding with the indefinite fast against the new farm laws and claimed that the Central government has agreed to some of his demands.

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said he aspired to become the CM of the state and also took a jibe at his 83-year-old uncle asking when will the Maratha strongman retire from active politics, as he appeared to be ahead in the numbers game for control of the Nationalist Congress Party after its vertical split.

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Downpour continues in Mumbai; roads flooded, trains delayed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mumbai's dabbawalas have also suspended their services on Tuesday.

Fadnavis expands ministry, 11 sworn in, Uddhav skips ceremony

Fadnavis expands ministry, 11 sworn in, Uddhav skips ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expanded his council of ministers, inducting 11 ministers, including 10 new faces, in the exercise which left Shiv Sena unhappy as it was denied a Cabinet berth.

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

From ice-capped Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, to the warships off South Korea, Indian armed forces on Tuesday joined the International Yoga Day celebrations.

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Vice Admiral Luthra takes over as new Western Command chief

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vice Admiral Lanba, who will proceed to New Delhi to take over as the Chief of Naval Staff on Tuesday, handed over the command to Luthra at a ceremonial parade in Mumbai on Monday morning.

Thane factory blast toll 11; 3 from owner's family among dead

Thane factory blast toll 11; 3 from owner's family among dead

Rediff.com28 May 2016

As many as 47 injured people (of the total 201) were undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Rest were discharged.

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Coronavirus is not the only emergency, and it is certainly not the only illness people can suffer from'

India's first 'mobile-only' bank is here!

India's first 'mobile-only' bank is here!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Digibank will offer only savings deposits initially, but will expand to include investments and lending in the coming months.

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Fadnavis assured them of transferring land rights within the next three months.

As Omicron cases rise, BMC asks people to avoid X'mas, New Year parties

As Omicron cases rise, BMC asks people to avoid X'mas, New Year parties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Maharashtra has so far reported 54 cases of the Omicron variant. Out of these, 22 are from Mumbai, including cases found through screening at the international airport here, as per official data.

Urmila Matondkar joins Shiv Sena, targets Kangana

Urmila Matondkar joins Shiv Sena, targets Kangana

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Matondkar, 46, who quit the Congress in September 2019 after five months in that party, joined the Shiv Sena in presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at his residence Matoshri in suburban Bandra.

Fin & frolic: India's oldest aquarium gets a grand revamp

Fin & frolic: India's oldest aquarium gets a grand revamp

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The country's oldest and one of Mumbai's famed tourist attractions, the Taraporevala Aquarium, is set to reopen on February 27.

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule tried to placate the protesters outside the house, saying she was ready to talk to them but she must ensure first that her parents who were inside were safe.

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

His son Sunil lighted the pyre and a police contingent gave the departed leader a gun salute.

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Mumbai's new top cop played key role during 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Nagrale, an avid golfer and a tennis player, is a recipient of the President's Police Medal, Vishesh Seva Padak and Antarik Suraksha Padak.

'Grave situation', says SC on incidents of vandalism during protests

'Grave situation', says SC on incidents of vandalism during protests

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

The court said it will not wait for the government to amend the law.

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Opinion on likely cause of the death of Mansukh Hiren, who is said to be the owner of the vehicle with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai last month, is reserved in his post-mortem report on Saturday, a Thane police official said.

Consumer anxiety at highest levels since Covid outbreak

Consumer anxiety at highest levels since Covid outbreak

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Consumer anxiety is at the highest levels since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in India with the less affluent most skeptical about economic outlook while a majority of consumers think their income in the next six months will be lower than the pre-COVID levels, says a latest study. As per the COVID-19 consumer sentiment research by global management consulting firm Boston Consulting group (BCG) conducted between May 23 and May 28, 2021, covering around 4,000 respondents across metros, tier I, II, III, IV and rural India, 51 per cent of consumers expected their spends over the next six months to be lower. In the last round of survey conducted from July 20 to August 2, 2020, the figure stood at 40 per cent.

Rebel Sena MLA booked for opening fire as rival factions clash

Rebel Sena MLA booked for opening fire as rival factions clash

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar allegedly fired a round during a clash between workers of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp early on Sunday, following which police registered a case against him, his son and some others, officials said.

2 Maharashtra MLAs charged for assaulting cop

2 Maharashtra MLAs charged for assaulting cop

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Three months after two legislators allegedly assaulted a police officer inside the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly premises, the crime branch has filed 130-page chargesheet against them.

Bal Thackeray memorial: Uddhav, Raj meet; BJP reaches out to Sena

Bal Thackeray memorial: Uddhav, Raj meet; BJP reaches out to Sena

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's 2nd death anniversary on Monday saw BJP reaching out to Sena with a promise to construct a memorial befitting the leader's stature as it brought together the squabbling claimants to his legacy-son and successor Uddhav and nephew Raj of MNS.

Maha council polls: BJP stuns MVA again, bags 5 seats; NCP, Sena win 2, Cong 1

Maha council polls: BJP stuns MVA again, bags 5 seats; NCP, Sena win 2, Cong 1

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Two candidates each of the ruling coalition allies Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena and four nominees of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday night won elections to the Maharashtra legislative council, an official said.

Special judge in Sanjay Raut case had pulled up ED on many occasions

Special judge in Sanjay Raut case had pulled up ED on many occasions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Special court judge M G Deshpande, who has granted bail to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, terming his arrest as "illegal, without reason and a witch-hunt", had pulled up the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on multiple occasions this year over its approach in dealing with money laundering cases.

Model Preeti Jain gets 3-yr jail for conspiracy to murder Bhandarkar

Model Preeti Jain gets 3-yr jail for conspiracy to murder Bhandarkar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Two other accused were acquitted for lack of evidence.

SC approves key Mumbai road through private property, says public interest must prevail

SC approves key Mumbai road through private property, says public interest must prevail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said when the public interest is so clearly articulated and is an urgent and pressing exigency, private interests must give way to the extent required.

Ajit Pawar Touched His Uncle's Feet On Sunday, Monday

Ajit Pawar Touched His Uncle's Feet On Sunday, Monday

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'We know these are mind games Ajit dada is playing, but he (Sharad Pawar) doesn't get swayed by such gestures.'

BMC polls: Won't ally with Congress at any cost, says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

BMC polls: Won't ally with Congress at any cost, says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

"Let those who want to align with the Congress do so. We won't stop them," Fadnavis said, in an apparent reference to reports that the Shiv Sena was toying with the idea of roping in the Congress to bag the Mumbai mayor's post.

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Since many people are vaccinated, this virus is now concentrating on the throat and the nose and replicating fast and transmitting also very fast.' 'That's because the current vaccines will not be able to fight it when it is in the throat, nose or the mouth.'

What happens next to Rhea Chakraborty

What happens next to Rhea Chakraborty

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'In low-profile cases, if there's a small quantity (of drugs involved), you get bail on the first day.' 'In high-profile cases, it depends on the judge.'

Sushant case: Narcotics Bureau nabs another suspect

Sushant case: Narcotics Bureau nabs another suspect

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The role of Rhea's brother Showik and his purported links with the people nabbed by the NCB are under the scanner of the agency and he and Rajput's manager Samuel Miranda are expected to be summoned for questioning soon, the officials said.

'Ajit Pawar can't escape from BJP's cage'

'Ajit Pawar can't escape from BJP's cage'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

'If they don't make Ajit Pawar chief minister, what can he do?'

'Fadnavis is as ruthless as Modi-Shah'

'Fadnavis is as ruthless as Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

It was not a one-way ride up though for the man who now could potentially become the BJP's national president over time.

Nirupam threatens self-immolation if power tariffs aren't reduced in Mumbai

Nirupam threatens self-immolation if power tariffs aren't reduced in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

All India Congress Committee General Secretary Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday threatened to immolate himself if his demand for reduction in power tariff in Mumbai was not accepted.

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As per the ministry's updated data on coronavirus cases Saturday morning, six fresh deaths were reported -- three from Maharahtra, two from Delhi and one from Gujarat.

Around the wicket: India v Pakistan watched by a billion people

Around the wicket: India v Pakistan watched by a billion people

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Blog posts around the cricket from around the globe

MCA finds One-State One Vote unacceptable, SGM adjourned

MCA finds One-State One Vote unacceptable, SGM adjourned

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday adjourned its Special General Meeting which was convened to discuss the implementation of the Lodha panel reforms where one of the key point of reform 'One State One Vote' has been unanimously rejected by the members. The 41-time Ranji Trophy champions will lose their voting rights as Maharashtra as the state will have their voting rights. The SGM was convened with the single point agenda - to consider amending the MCA's memorandum of rules and regulations following the apex court's July 18 order based on the Lodha panel recommendations.