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Mumbai local trains resume for essential staff

Mumbai local trains resume for essential staff

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The Central Railway and Western Railway decided to run 'selective suburban services' over main line and harbour line only for essential staff as defined by the state government, a senior official said.

Sanjay Dutt granted 14-day parole, leaves for Mumbai

Sanjay Dutt granted 14-day parole, leaves for Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The actor left for Mumbai earlier this morning.

PIX: Devotees flock to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple

PIX: Devotees flock to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Siddhivinayak Temple Trust's chairman, Aadesh Bandekar, on Sunday said only 1,000 devotees will be allowed inside the temple every day in staggered time slots to be booked through a mobile phone application.

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The BEST services resumed after the shutdown ended around 4 pm.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

BJP-Sena will soon form govt in Maha: Fadnavis

BJP-Sena will soon form govt in Maha: Fadnavis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

He dubbed the rumours of 'alternate formulae' being worked out to form the state government as 'entertainment'.

Mumbai: Woman searching for a house with husband gangraped

Mumbai: Woman searching for a house with husband gangraped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Seven accused were held on Tuesday while one person is still at large, the official said, adding all of them fall in the age bracket of 20-25.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.