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Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The court also asked her not to indulge in any activity 'similar to the activities on the basis' of which a first information report (FIR) has been registered against her for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act).

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Kejriwal called Thackeray on Sunday to apprised him about the situation in the national capital.

Rhea Chakraborty files bail plea, to be heard on Thursday

Rhea Chakraborty files bail plea, to be heard on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

This is her second attempt to seek release after a magistrate court on Tuesday refused to grant her bail. In the fresh plea, filed by her lawyer Satish Maneshinde, the 28-year-old actress claimed to be 'innocent'.

Railways marks its 167th anniversary without passengers

Railways marks its 167th anniversary without passengers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

On this day 167 years ago, the wheels of the first passenger train in the country from Mumbai to Thane started rolling.

Mumbai bridge collapse: 2 civic engineers suspended, probe ordered

Mumbai bridge collapse: 2 civic engineers suspended, probe ordered

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The official gave the directions following an inquiry conducted into the incident by the chief engineer (vigilance).

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The state has total 8,98,39,600 voters, including 1,06,76,013 in the age group of 18 to 25 years. A total of 6.5 lakh polling personnel have been deployed at 96,661 polling booths across the state.

INS Godavari, India's first indigenously designed warship, sails into the sunset

INS Godavari, India's first indigenously designed warship, sails into the sunset

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"INS Godavari is likely to be used as a target to practice missile firing," said a naval official.

PHOTOS: Mumbai rain fury kills 10, city limps back to normalcy

PHOTOS: Mumbai rain fury kills 10, city limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Life in Mumbai was on Wednesday slowly coming back on tracks as rains subsided and hundreds of stranded commuters headed home with the partial resumption of suburban train services.

Navy commissions submarine INS Vela

Navy commissions submarine INS Vela

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

This is the fourth of the six submarines the Indian Navy is to induct under the Kalvari-class submarine Project-75.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

COVID-19 crisis: Curfew in Maharashtra from Monday midnight

COVID-19 crisis: Curfew in Maharashtra from Monday midnight

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said curfew will be imposed in the entire state from Monday midnight as the fight against coronavirus has reached a "turning point".

Markets up for 3rd day; Sensex hits 35K on earnings optimism

Markets up for 3rd day; Sensex hits 35K on earnings optimism

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

For the 50-share NSE Nifty, the close came in at 10,739.35, higher by 47.05 points, or 0.44 per cent

In new poster war, Sena shows Modi bowing before Bal Thackeray

In new poster war, Sena shows Modi bowing before Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The poster also reads, 'People who are pretending and conning others shouldn't forget the day they bowed their heads in front of Balasaheb.'

Living inside Mumbai's coronavirus hotspot

Living inside Mumbai's coronavirus hotspot

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Fear has gripped the residents of Worli Koliwada in central Mumbai after it was found that 11 of their neighbours have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus.

Maharashtra CET Results 2013 announced today

Maharashtra CET Results 2013 announced today

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Students can access their results on dte.org.in

Maha HSC results declared, 79.95 percent clear the exam

Maha HSC results declared, 79.95 percent clear the exam

Rediff.com30 May 2013

With an overall pass percentage of 85.88 per cent, Konkan region topped the list followed by Aurangabad and Kolhapur which reported an overall pass performance of 85.26 and 84.14 per cent each.

Why no state funeral for Ramakant Achrekar?

Why no state funeral for Ramakant Achrekar?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Housing minister Prakash Mehta, who represented the state government at the funeral of the celebrated cricket coach, said Achrekar not being given a state funeral was 'sad and unfortunate'.

Devotees bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa

Devotees bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Devotees bid a grand farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesh as the immersion of idols began across Maharashtra on Thursday, marking the end of the 10-day-long mega festival.

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Israeli embassy, Jewish establishments in India on Lashkar target list?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Security has been heightened at the Israeli embassy, consulates and other Jewish establishments in several states following intelligence inputs that terror groups like Lashker-e-Tayiba may target them.

Won't arrest Param Bir till June 9 if he cooperates: Maha tells HC

Won't arrest Param Bir till June 9 if he cooperates: Maha tells HC

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The Maharashtra government on Monday said it would not arrest former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh in a case registered against him under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act till June 9 provided he cooperates with the investigation into the case.

Nikkei survey confirms it: Manufacturing took a hit in Nov

Nikkei survey confirms it: Manufacturing took a hit in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The Nikkei Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) -- a gauge of manufacturing performance -- fell to 52.3, down from October's 22-month high of 54.4.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Bhima Koregaon violence: Dalits call for Maharashtra bandh on Wednesday

Bhima Koregaon violence: Dalits call for Maharashtra bandh on Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dalit icon B R Ambedkar, said Maharashtra Democratic Front, Maharashtra Left Front, besides 250 organisations, have supported Wednesday's shutdown.

Ban on notes will turn out to be a huge scam: Rahul

Ban on notes will turn out to be a huge scam: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

He claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party people were alerted beforehand about the demonetisation. "How can one explain the BJP people in West Bengal depositing crores in high-denomination notes just before PM's announcement on November 8?" Rahul asked. "BJP workers were seen holding up bundles of the new Rs 2000 notes, as seen from images on the Internet, before Modi announced this decision," he told reporters in suburban Bandra.

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The Centre has also filed a caveat in the registry saying it should be heard if the bench agrees to hear and pass orders on any such plea

Banking, auto shares steal the show as Sensex gains 580 points

Banking, auto shares steal the show as Sensex gains 580 points

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped below the $73-mark to quote at a seven-month low of $72.65

Marathas hold massive 'warm up' bike rally in Mumbai

Marathas hold massive 'warm up' bike rally in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Taking their agitation to the Maharashtra capital, the Maratha community on Sunday held a "warm up" bike rally protest in Mumbai to press for their various demands, ahead of their December morcha planned in Nagpur during the winter session of the state Legislature.

Petitioner dares BCCI to publish Deloitte report

Petitioner dares BCCI to publish Deloitte report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Aditya Verma, the main petitioner in Board of Cricket Control India (BCCI) case which paved the way for Justice R.M. Lodha panel's formation, on Sunday dared the Indian cricket board to make the Deloitte report public and accused it of "threatening" the state cricket associations not to implement the reforms recommended by the panel. Speaking to ANI, Verma said that the BCCI would stand exposed if the report is made public. "I dare the BCCI and other state cricket associations that if they have guts then submit the Deloitte report before Justice Lodha by November 8. If they do, everything will become crystal clear. The BCCI has been blackmailing the state cricket associations over the report," Verma said.

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'I was put in an anda cell. No window, light or air. Only grills.' 'During the monsoon, water would seep. There were rats running around all the time.' 'We were forced to sleep under bright lights all the time. Those bright lights are never switched off.'

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO to be banned soon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

IRF will be declared an 'unlawful association' under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act after investigations by the home ministry found it to be allegedly having dubious links with Peace TV, an international Islamic channel accused of propagating terrorism, an official source said.

Hundreds of migrants gather near Mumbai's Bandra station to go home

Hundreds of migrants gather near Mumbai's Bandra station to go home

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Western Railway in a statement later said a Shramik Special train was scheduled for Purnia from the Bandra Terminus in which passengers registered with the state authorities were to travel. However, many people, who were not registered and not called by the state authorities, gathered on a road and a bridge near the station, it said.

Senior Navy officer to face court martial for fire in INS Sindhuratna

Senior Navy officer to face court martial for fire in INS Sindhuratna

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The commanding Officer of INS Sindhuratna will face court martial while 6 other officers were issued letters of "severe displeasure" after being found guilty for the fire onboard the submarine last year, which led to the resignation of then Navy chief Admiral D K Joshi.

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Some low-lying places like Hindmata, and areas in Dadar and Sion, including the Gandhi Market and road number 24 in Sion, were inundated, forcing pedestrians to wade through the water and making it difficult for motorists to commute.

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The court rejected Chakraborty's bail application. The NCB told the court that she was an 'active member' of a drugs syndicate and procured drugs for Rajput, her boyfriend.

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Incessant rains continued to lash Mumbai city and neighbouring districts on Saturday, throwing normal life out of gear even as weathermen predicted heavy showers across the state for Sunday.

Experts downplay apprehensions centred around Covid XE

Experts downplay apprehensions centred around Covid XE

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Experts said the strain has not propelled a surge in cases like Omicron, but advised strict adherence to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour.

Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Congress; joins Shiv Sena

Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Congress; joins Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

She was unhappy at the reinstatement of some party workers in Uttar Pradesh who had "misbehaved" and "threatened" her during her press conference in Mathura a few days ago.

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A major fire broke out on Thursday in a five-storeyed commercial-cum-residential building in Mumbai but there were no casualties.

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

7 wonders: Mumbai's most popular Ganeshas

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The 10-day extravaganza is on in Mumbai as it hosts its most favourite deity. Rediff.com takes a look at the city's rich and famous Ganpati mandals.

Dombivali factory owners booked as blast toll rises

Dombivali factory owners booked as blast toll rises

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The death toll in the massive explosion at an industrial unit in Dombivali township of the district has risen to six while 159 injured were undergoing treatment, a senior official said on Friday.