News for 'Satara district'

CBI arrests DHFL promoters Kapil, Dheeraj Wadhawan in Yes Bank case

CBI arrests DHFL promoters Kapil, Dheeraj Wadhawan in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

They were arrested with the 'cooperation of district authorities of Satara on the strength of Non-bailable Warrant of Arrest issued by the Court of Special Judge, CBI Cases, City Sessions Court, Mumbai', CBI spokesperson R K Gaur said in New Delhi.

17 ex-ministers among 18 sworn-in in Maharashtra, no woman in Shinde cabinet

17 ex-ministers among 18 sworn-in in Maharashtra, no woman in Shinde cabinet

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The much-delayed expansion of the 41-day-old Maharashtra ministry saw as many as 17 former ministers taking oath on Tuesday.

Salman hospitalised after shooting with fire

Salman hospitalised after shooting with fire

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The actor was rushed to a hospital during the weekend, after shooting a gruelling sequence which required him to run through fire several times.

Maharashtra reports 8129 COVID-19 cases, lowest since March 2

Maharashtra reports 8129 COVID-19 cases, lowest since March 2

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Mumbai reported 529 new cases -- the lowest since February 16 -- and 19 deaths, taking the tally to 7,17,108 and the toll to 15,202, the department said.

Moderate intensity quake hits Mumbai

Moderate intensity quake hits Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Dec 2009

A moderately intensity earthquake, measuring five on the Richter scale, hit Mumbai and parts of western Maharashtra on Saturday evening with Koyna as its epicentre.

So cute! Ganesha wears a helmet

So cute! Ganesha wears a helmet

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Rediff readers share their best Ganesha photos.

Pune: Family of swine flu victim to sue hospital

Pune: Family of swine flu victim to sue hospital

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Pune: Family of swine flu victim to sue hospital

At 15,077, Maha logs lowest Covid cases since March 15

At 15,077, Maha logs lowest Covid cases since March 15

Rediff.com31 May 2021

As many as 33,000 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, pushing the number of recovered cases to 53,95,370, a statement from the health department said.

How illiterate women became entrepreneurs

How illiterate women became entrepreneurs

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Founded by Chetna Gala Sinha, the Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank was formed with the active participation of illiterate, rural women in 1997.

ICJ ruling on Jadhav: Maha village erupts in joy

ICJ ruling on Jadhav: Maha village erupts in joy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

People in Jadhav's native Javli village in Satara district condemned Pakistan and demanded immediate release of the retired Indian Navy officer sentenced to death by a Pakistan army court on alleged 'espionage' charges.

26/11 martyrs memorial to be unveiled tomorrow

26/11 martyrs memorial to be unveiled tomorrow

Rediff.com16 May 2010

A memorial for 26/11 braveheart Tukaram Ombale and other 26/11 martyrs will be unveiled on Monday at his hometown Bhuinj in Satara district of western Maharashtra.

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya stopped on way to Kolhapur

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya stopped on way to Kolhapur

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Somaiya had on Sunday claimed he was barred from entering Kolhapur with the district authorities citing law and order as well as security concerns following his allegations of corruption against Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Hasan Mushrif.

NCP stabbed Sena in the back, says rebel MLA

NCP stabbed Sena in the back, says rebel MLA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'We were apprising the CM on such issues and he assured us these would stop but in vain'

Swine flu victim's parents to sue hospital

Swine flu victim's parents to sue hospital

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Family members of the 14-year-old Pune girl, who died of swine flu are set to slap civil and criminal charges against the private hospital where she was admitted.

2 soldiers killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

2 soldiers killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

The infiltrators were intercepted in the wee hours when they were trying to sneak into Rajouri district from PoK.

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

As many as 48 persons were injured in these incidents and 25 still missing, while so far, 2,29,074 persons have been evacuated from the flood and rain-affected affected areas and moved to safer places, the government said in a statement in Mumbai.

Another quake jolts Maharashtra

Another quake jolts Maharashtra

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

The quake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was experienced at 0737 IST, according to the India Meteorological Department.

Mild tremor hits Maharashtra

Mild tremor hits Maharashtra

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

A mild tremor was experienced in Pune and parts of Maharashtra with its epicentre at Koyna dam region in Satara district, Met office said on Wednesday morning.

Aamir buys a Rs 7 crore plot

Aamir buys a Rs 7 crore plot

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Where were you when the earth shook?

Where were you when the earth shook?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

On Monday at 1514 IST many in Mumbai, other parts of Maharashtra and in neighbouring Goa and Karnataka felt mild tremors.

Setback for Cong as ex-MPCC chief resigns

Setback for Cong as ex-MPCC chief resigns

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

"I have resigned from the Congress on moral grounds as my son has decided to contest as an independent," Bhosle said.

Pratapgarh: Nearly 500 VHP workers detained

Pratapgarh: Nearly 500 VHP workers detained

Rediff.com12 Sep 2004

The activists were proceeding to Pratapgarh to raze the tomb of a 17th century Mughal general, Afzal Khan, at the foothills of the fort.

'Shinde desperately needed a voter base among the Marathas'

'Shinde desperately needed a voter base among the Marathas'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'When the chief minister saw how Manoj Jarange Patil had successfully held the state government hostage to his whims, Eknath Shinde knew he had a very clear chance of enamouring himself to these Maratha agitators by accepting Patil's demands.'

Student alleges rape, cousins, friend booked

Student alleges rape, cousins, friend booked

Rediff.com4 May 2005

The accused allegedly took the girl, a second year B.Sc. student, to a room in Pimpri and raped her. She was then taken to Mumbai and raped again by the three boys.

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Shiv Sena always suspected Shinde's closeness to Fadnavis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, who on Thursday became the 20th chief minister of Maharashtra, once drove an auto-rickshaw to earn a living before rising as a formidable Shiv Sena leader.

Don't listen to Fadnavis: Jarange's advice to Shinde

Don't listen to Fadnavis: Jarange's advice to Shinde

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Jarange had also claimed that a poisoning attempt was made against him through saline, though he did not elaborate on it.

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Maha rains: Death toll reaches 213; 8 still missing

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Of 213 deaths, the maximum 95 were reported in Raigad district, followed by 46 in Satara, 35 in Ratnagiri, 15 in Thane, seven in Kolhapur, four in Mumbai, three in Pune, four in Sindhudurg and two each in the eastern Maharashtra's Wardha and Akola districts, said a statement issued by the disaster management department.

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.

Field testing started for fuel-agnostic engines

Field testing started for fuel-agnostic engines

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Cummins India will soon start producing fuel-agnostic engine systems at the Tata-Cummins plant in Phaltan in Satara district of Maharashtra, senior officials at Cummins India said. The firm will start limited production by the end of 2023 and mass production will likely begin by 2024, the officials said.

Former auto driver Eknath Shinde takes Shiv Sena to brink of crisis

Former auto driver Eknath Shinde takes Shiv Sena to brink of crisis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Once an auto-rickshaw driver in Thane city adjoining Mumbai, Shinde (58) quickly emerged as a key Sena leader in the Thane-Palghar region after joining politics and is known for aggressive approach towards issues of public interest.

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.

Wrong to say I am behind Ajit Pawar's revolt: Sharad Pawar

Wrong to say I am behind Ajit Pawar's revolt: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

On whether Ajit Pawar will be expelled from the NCP, he said the decision will be taken at the party-level.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Maharashtra's 'Dr Death' confesses to killing 6

Maharashtra's 'Dr Death' confesses to killing 6

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Dr Santosh Pol -- now being called 'Dr Death' -- has confessed to murdering five women and a man.

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

Maha bus accident: 30 bodies retrieved from gorge

Maha bus accident: 30 bodies retrieved from gorge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The police, fire brigade, teams of the National Disaster Response Force and local trekkers were making efforts to pull out all bodies from the accident spot, a senior police official said.

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.

Aadhaar's next goal: Financial inclusion in rural areas

Aadhaar's next goal: Financial inclusion in rural areas

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Since the first Aadhaar number was issued in September 2010, more than 1.33 billion Aadhaar cards have been generated till June 2022. With the Aadhaar enrolment of adult Indians nearing 100 per cent, the main objective of the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI), which was to give Unique Identification numbers (UID) to all residents of India, is almost achieved, said a senior government official. "Enrolment will now be much more update-based, because people keep updating their mobile numbers and addresses.

Two green corridors created in Pune and Nashik

Two green corridors created in Pune and Nashik

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Traffic police created two 'green corridors' for speedy transportation of two livers for transplantation, one of them being a distance of 210 Km.