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Salman Khan to help Bihar flood victims

Salman Khan to help Bihar flood victims

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Salman Khan will perform in a charity show to help the victims of Bihar floods. The show will be organised in October by Wizcraft event management company at Mumbai's Andheri Sports Complex.

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Milind Deora quit amid Congress leadership turmoil

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Milind Deora quit amid Congress leadership turmoil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The party's top leadership, which is now looking for a replacement for Gandhi, will have a new team once the new Congress chief is appointed and some more resignations are likely to pour in till then.

'Self-defence squads' vs MNS in Mumbai?

'Self-defence squads' vs MNS in Mumbai?

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The squads, to be called Atma Raksha Dal, would comprise 20 members each and protect interests of the poor people like hawkers and taxi drivers, who are normally target of MNS attacks, MPCC spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam told PTI.

Giriraj regrets statement, matter closed: BJP moves on

Giriraj regrets statement, matter closed: BJP moves on

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

With the Congress stepping up attack over the controversial remarks of Union Minister Giriraj Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said it considers the matter closed as the minister has expressed his regret.

Rahman Khan elected RS deputy chairman

Rahman Khan elected RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Shiv Sena Member Eknath Thakur withdrew from the race.

Sena to hold 'kar seva' to save heritage church

Sena to hold 'kar seva' to save heritage church

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

The aim is to raise funds to save the St John Baptist church in suburban Andheri.

PHOTOS: Scores stage protest for Avni

PHOTOS: Scores stage protest for Avni

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The tigress, officially known as T1, was shot dead in an operation in a forest in Yavatmal district on November 2, leading to outrage among animal lovers and wildlife organisations who accused the state government of violating norms.

Sena expects no more exits, hopes to retain BMC

Sena expects no more exits, hopes to retain BMC

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

For the first time in the party's history, Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who turns 80 on January 23, recently appointed spokespersons.

No confusion over CAS: Govt

No confusion over CAS: Govt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

The government on Wednesday denied in the Rajya Sabha that there was any confusion over the implementation of the conditional access system for viewing pay TV channels.

VOTE: Should the army be called in to build bridges?

VOTE: Should the army be called in to build bridges?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The decision announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis provoked massive criticism with many questioning why defence resources were being used for civilian works.

JPC to moot tough norms for colas

JPC to moot tough norms for colas

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

The Joint Parliamentary Committee looking into the issue of pesticides in colas is likely to recommend stringent norms for soft drinks to safeguard the health of the people, when it presents its report in Parliament on February 5.

Surgical strike: Sena poster shows Modi as Ram, Sharif as Ravana

Surgical strike: Sena poster shows Modi as Ram, Sharif as Ravana

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The opposition fear that it could burnish the BJP's image ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Maha polls: Maximum City gives minimum seats to Cong

Maha polls: Maximum City gives minimum seats to Cong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

In 2014, the Congress had won five seats in Mumbai, which has 36 assembly segments.

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Sena to host 3rd INDIA meet in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The two-day deliberations, which will be held at Grand Hyatt in the suburbs, will begin in the evening of August 31 and from 10am on September 1. The meeting will be followed by a press conference, Raut informed.

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

People won't be fooled by 'opportunistic' Sena-BJP tie-up: Deora

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Anti-incumbency against sitting MPs and the government is a big issue here. We will win all seats in Mumbai'

Congress fields Urmila Matondkar from Mumbai North seat

Congress fields Urmila Matondkar from Mumbai North seat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Matondkar has been given the ticket after Mumbai Congress chief Milind Deora on Thursday said that the city unit of the party had requested the high command to give a Lok Sabha ticket to the actor.

'Not joining hands': Raut, Fadnavis refute rumours over meet

'Not joining hands': Raut, Fadnavis refute rumours over meet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

'My meeting with Raut had no political connotations. He asked me for an interview to Saamana, to which I agreed'

Urmila, Priya Dutt file nominations in Mumbai

Urmila, Priya Dutt file nominations in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Lok Sabha elections to 48 seats in the state will be held in four phases on April 11, 18, 23 and 29.

Bombay HC stays proposed Metro fare hike till Jan 29

Bombay HC stays proposed Metro fare hike till Jan 29

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Bombay HC stays proposed Metro fare hike till Jan 29.

'One man runs Congress and he is not Rahul or Kharge'

'One man runs Congress and he is not Rahul or Kharge'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Congress leaders who are making strategy for the Congress to win elections have not even won a class monitor elections.' 'When you have not contested school monitor elections, what will you know about the ground reality?'

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Ravindra Jain

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Ravindra Jain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

After row, Raut withdraws Indira Gandhi-Karim Lala remarks

After row, Raut withdraws Indira Gandhi-Karim Lala remarks

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Karim Lala was one of the three top underworld dons of Mumbai for over two decades, from the sixties to the early eighties, the other two being Mastan Mirza alias Haji Mastan and Varadarajan Mudaliar.

#MumbaiRains: Send us your pictures

#MumbaiRains: Send us your pictures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

#MumbaiRains are here and they've brought the city to a standstill. Post your pictures here.

Pics: Isha-Anand at their Mumbai reception

Pics: Isha-Anand at their Mumbai reception

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Newly weds Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal looked lovely at their second Mumbai reception.

Our leader walked away: Khurshid on Cong's problems

Our leader walked away: Khurshid on Cong's problems

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Weeks ahead of the assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra on October 21, Khurshid said Congress may not be able to win the elections or ensure its own future, as per a report by the Associated Press.

PIX: Karisma-Kareena party with Aamir, Salman, SRK

PIX: Karisma-Kareena party with Aamir, Salman, SRK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

It's party night for Bollywood!

Court summons Smriti Irani as accused in defamation complaint

Court summons Smriti Irani as accused in defamation complaint

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani was on Friday summoned as an accused by a Delhi court in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam.

Athawale defends Pankaja; says Cong attempting to malign her

Athawale defends Pankaja; says Cong attempting to malign her

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

He added that it was 'ironical' for the Congress to talk about corruption when the party itself has been accused of being a part of several scams in the past.

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After following Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the party's official Twitter handle, he began following senior leaders P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Ahmed Patel, Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot and CP Joshi from this month.

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Yet another building collapse in Mumbai kills 7

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The building -- 'Piyush' -- collapsed at around 6.30 am, civic authorities said, adding that most of those trapped in the rubbles were local vegetable vendors.

Mumbai's mulgi Urmila on the campaign trail

Mumbai's mulgi Urmila on the campaign trail

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Almost a quarter of a century ago, Urmila Matondkar dazzled cine-goers with her oomph in the Ram Gopal Varma movie Rangeela. Cut to the present, the actress-turned-politician is still bringing the same oomph and star power as she campaigns for the Congress ahead of the upcoming elections -- where she will be contesting for the Mumbai North constituency. Here's a glimpse!

PM 'deeply anguished' by loss of lives in Mumbai bridge collapse

PM 'deeply anguished' by loss of lives in Mumbai bridge collapse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

He said the Maharashtra government was providing all possible assistance to those affected.

'Indu Sarkar' director Madhur Bhandarkar to get security cover

'Indu Sarkar' director Madhur Bhandarkar to get security cover

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The development comes after Bhandarkar had to cancel the promotional events of 'Indu Sarkar' in Pune and Nagpur fearing wrath of Congressmen who had gathered to protest the film's release without a green signal from senior party leaders.

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Congress humiliated as mouthpiece thrashes Nehru, Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

An article published by the party's Mumbai unit has caused a stir as it blames Jawaharlal Nehru for the state of affairs in Kashmir, China and Tibet.

Coldplay concert faces political heat in Mumbai

Coldplay concert faces political heat in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The opposition demanded that the concert either be postponed or given permission after the BMC poll process is completed.

Does PM want to sacrifice Kashmir for Balochistan, asks Congress

Does PM want to sacrifice Kashmir for Balochistan, asks Congress

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Asserting that it was a matter of concern that Prime Minister Modi was comparing the Kashmir issue with Balochistan, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam said the former should not take up two issues together.

Migrant labourers leave Mumbai fearing lockdown

Migrant labourers leave Mumbai fearing lockdown

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Due to a sharp rise in Covid cases, Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, on Thursday imposed a weekend lockdown in the city until further orders.

Cong, AIADMK clash in LS on move to release Rajiv assassins

Cong, AIADMK clash in LS on move to release Rajiv assassins

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The move of the Tamil Nadu government to release seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case generated heat in Lok Sabha on Thursday with Congress and AIADMK members clashing on the issue.

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Aishwarya, Madhuri, Kajol pay their respects to Sridevi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Bollywood pays their last respects to the Legend.

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.