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AYUSH minister on non-invasive ventilator; AIIMS team rushes Goa

AYUSH minister on non-invasive ventilator; AIIMS team rushes Goa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Dean Dr Shivanand Bandekar said the oxygen saturation levels of Naik had dropped in the morning, following which he was shifted on a non-invasive ventilator. "His condition is stable now," he added.

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 states.

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Campaigning for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections to be held on December 1 ended at 5 pm on Tuesday.

What is Ananya shooting for?

What is Ananya shooting for?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

How does Pradeep Bandekar always know what the stars are up to?

What Did Kiara, Kartik WIN?!

What Did Kiara, Kartik WIN?!

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The IWM BUZZ Digital Awards 2022 were presented on May 15 at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Singh said the warship's commissioning will boost India's maritime power.

CBI takes over probe into BJP leader Sonali Phogat's death

CBI takes over probe into BJP leader Sonali Phogat's death

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The central probe agency re-registered the first information report (FIR) of Goa Police on a reference from the Ministry of Home Affairs which was routed to it through the Department of Personnel and Training, officials said.

EC bans roadshows, rallies till Feb 11 but eases curbs

EC bans roadshows, rallies till Feb 11 but eases curbs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Election Commission on Monday extended the ban on roadshows, padyatras, vehicle rallies and processions till February 11, but enhanced the number of people allowed in door-to-door campaigning from the present 10 to 20 and permitted a maximum of 1,000 people for physical public meetings.

Exit of 8 Goa MLAs puts Cong's Leader of Oppn post at risk

Exit of 8 Goa MLAs puts Cong's Leader of Oppn post at risk

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Left with just three MLAs, the Congress does not have the required one tenth of the legislative strength in the 40-member House to claim the Cabinet minister-level post.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Anil Kapoor cheers Arjun!

Anil Kapoor cheers Arjun!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

'People unhappy with BJP': 2 BJP MLAs quit ahead of polls

'People unhappy with BJP': 2 BJP MLAs quit ahead of polls

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Goa minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Michael Lobo on Monday resigned from the Pramod Sawant-led ministry and also as member of the legislative assembly, ahead of the state polls scheduled next month.

Maha: Health dept employee held for selling COVID doses illegally

Maha: Health dept employee held for selling COVID doses illegally

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

State Health Minister Rajesh Tope ordered a probe.

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

The Strange Answers Of Shivaji Pawar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

For four days, the officer avoided giving any straight answers, becoming the first witness in the 48 witnesses that have appeared so far, to have achieved this feat.

CBI questions Sushant's friend, house help

CBI questions Sushant's friend, house help

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

These three persons, who were present in the flat when Rajput, 34, was found hanging in his room on June 14, were questioned for about five hours following which the CBI sleuths took them to the late actor's residence at Mont Blanc Apartments in suburban Bandra around 2.45 pm.

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Bigg Boss 15: It's a BATTLEFIELD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The non-VIP members fight against the VIP team for immunity.

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Bigg Boss 15: Is Karan-Tejasswi's Love FAKE?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Rashami Desai, Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Rakhi Sawant enter the house as wild card contestants.

Sheena Bora Case: The Panchatantra continues

Sheena Bora Case: The Panchatantra continues

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

More noticeable than the hue of his shirt was his mast style in the witness box. He seemed to be reinventing the truth every few minutes. He yarned on and on, navigating his testimony further and further away from the facts, but he never lost his aplomb.

Goa: 3 GFP ministers, Khaunte asked to resign

Goa: 3 GFP ministers, Khaunte asked to resign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

A senior state BJP leader had said earlier in the day that Sawant would induct BJP MLA and Deputy Speaker of Goa Assembly Michael Lobo, and three of the ten MLAs who have switched over from the Congress.

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Sena-NCP government rests on Sonia's decision

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'They want to keep the BJP out, but how to make it happen is the issue that the Congress high command will resolve.'

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Rakhi Sawant celebrate Holi

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Rakhi Sawant celebrate Holi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Several Bollywood stars attended Holi parties across the city on March 27.

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

5-state polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Counting for assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur was held on Thursday. Here's how the big names fared.

The hero motorman who saved many lives

The hero motorman who saved many lives

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Chandrashekhar Sawant halted the train by applying the emergency brake when he saw the debris falling as the train was approaching the collapsing bridge.

When Parrikar helped shooter Tejaswini take aim

When Parrikar helped shooter Tejaswini take aim

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

"The amount was around Rs 1 lakh and it was the most needed help for me that changed my entire career," she said.

Goa polls: Fight between Cong, BJP only, not with other parties, says Rahul

Goa polls: Fight between Cong, BJP only, not with other parties, says Rahul

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Attacking the BJP, he said that the saffron party has remained a complete failure in the areas of COVID-19 management, livelihood, tourism.

Raj Thackeray urges BJP not to contest Andheri bypoll

Raj Thackeray urges BJP not to contest Andheri bypoll

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

While Fadnavis has admitted that the letter was sent to him in good faith, he said that he would have to discuss with the party leadership before taking a decision.

Param Bir may be under pressure of central agencies: Cong

Param Bir may be under pressure of central agencies: Cong

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Accusing the BJP of trying to destabilise the Maharashtra government, the Congress on Sunday said former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh, who levelled allegations of corruption against state home minister Anil Deshmukh, might be under pressure of central agencies.

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Sawant on Tuesday said his government had sought a floor test on Wednesday to prove its strength in the assembly.

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

From khaki to khadi: How ex-cops fared in Maha polls

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the retired police officials who lost was former 'encounter specialist' and Shiv Sena candidate Pradeep Sharma.

Shehnaaz Gill at Sidharth Shukla's funeral

Shehnaaz Gill at Sidharth Shukla's funeral

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Actors arrived at Sidharth's home, and then continued to Oshiwara crematorium, in northwest Mumbai, where the funeral was held.

Anushka-Virat with daughter Vamika

Anushka-Virat with daughter Vamika

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Rediff.com's Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures the stars as they go about their lives.

TMC's vote-cutting may help BJP in Goa

TMC's vote-cutting may help BJP in Goa

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The BJP is certain that the TMC will divide the Opposition votes, leaving it free to cruise through the polls.

SAG: Selection of badminton team shrouded in controversy

SAG: Selection of badminton team shrouded in controversy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

In a series of tweets, Sawant questioned the selection of the team and urged Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma to look into the matter.

Lalu, Nitish meet Sonia; say concrete plan after Cong chief's election

Lalu, Nitish meet Sonia; say concrete plan after Cong chief's election

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The meeting at Gandhi's 10 Janpath residence was seen as very crucial in forging an Opposition unity with efforts on to reconcile differences between the Congress and some regional parties that have been at loggerheads traditionally.

Indian shooting contingent arrive in Tokyo for Games

Indian shooting contingent arrive in Tokyo for Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

On Friday, the Indian shooting contingent for Tokyo 2020 reached Amsterdam from their Zagreb base in Croatia. Saurabh Choudhary, Abhishek Verma, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, and Anjum Moudgil headline India's shooting squad.

Drugs case: Rhea received ganja from co-accused, charges NCB

Drugs case: Rhea received ganja from co-accused, charges NCB

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Central anti-drug agency had filed the draft charges last month in the Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Court against 35 accused, the details of which were made available on Tuesday.

Poach Congress MLAs: BJP's Plan B has begun

Poach Congress MLAs: BJP's Plan B has begun

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'They are trying to lure our MLAs and that is why we are taking precautions.'

No BJP ally in Union cabinet after Paswan's passing

No BJP ally in Union cabinet after Paswan's passing

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Following the death of Lok Janshakti Party leader and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, Ramdas Athawale of Republican Party of India is the lone member from the Bharatiya Janata Party allies in the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre.

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina, Rakhi at loggerheads

Bigg Boss 14: Rubina, Rakhi at loggerheads

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Rakhi Sawant's antics irritate Rubina Dilaik no end!