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Fadnavis will now realise Covid situation is serious: Raut

Fadnavis will now realise Covid situation is serious: Raut

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Raut's remarks came in the wake of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray being recently targeted by the opposition for not moving out of his house during the pandemic. Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Raut said Thackeray has given directives to ensure that Fadnavis, who is leader of opposition in the state Assembly, gets the best treatment.

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

In PHOTOS: Uddhav collects Bal Thackeray's ashes

In PHOTOS: Uddhav collects Bal Thackeray's ashes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday collected the ashes of his father and Sena supremo Bal Thackeray in two urns at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Sainiks strive for final glimpse of 'Balasaheb'

Sainiks strive for final glimpse of 'Balasaheb'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Lakhs gathered at Shivaji park to watch the funeral of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, mainly via giant television screens.

After anti-halal drive, right-wing groups target mosque loudspeakers

After anti-halal drive, right-wing groups target mosque loudspeakers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

After the anti-halal meat drive, right-wing outfits led by Bajrang Dal and Sriram Sena have now called for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques.

Team Uddhav pays tribute to Bal Thackeray with new symbol

Team Uddhav pays tribute to Bal Thackeray with new symbol

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Workers of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena camp on Tuesday visited the memorial of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray in Mumbai carrying a flaming torch with them, a day after the Election Commission allotted mashaal symbol to the party faction.

PHOTOS: Politicians, actors at Bal Thackeray's funeral

PHOTOS: Politicians, actors at Bal Thackeray's funeral

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

A stream of eminent personalities from politics, films and corporate world reached the historic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai to attend the last rites of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

Images: Politics rules on Maharashtra Day

Images: Politics rules on Maharashtra Day

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Maharashtra Governor K Sankarnarayanan salutes the marching police personnel during the Maharashtra Day parade at Shivaji Park, Dadar, on Saturday. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the state's formation.

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

INDIA's show of strength at Rahul's rally; Oppn kicks off LS poll campaign

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The former Congress president alleged that PM Modi had a "monopoly over corruption".

Close-up PHOTOS: Thackeray's last journey

Close-up PHOTOS: Thackeray's last journey

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Rediff.com captures the mood of the Thackeray family as Bal Thackeray's final journey continues

Why Mo-Sha Want To Placate Ajit-Shinde

Why Mo-Sha Want To Placate Ajit-Shinde

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The coming weeks are sure to have a lot of drama unfolding in Maharashtra, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar was among the many who paid their last respects to the cricketer, coach-manager and administrator.

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls for coalition govt

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls for coalition govt

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the country needs a strong government but not of 'one party with brute majority', and batted for a coalition rule.

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

'Raut is man of the match, Pawar is man of series'

'Raut is man of the match, Pawar is man of series'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'I am happy Sanjay Raut and Sharad Pawar changed the game of Maharashtra politics.'

'Democracy is not a destination'

'Democracy is not a destination'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'Democracy cannot be taken for granted. It has to be fiercely guarded.'

When Aaji visited Matoshree

When Aaji visited Matoshree

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Chandrabhaga Shinde, one of the Shiv Sena's oldest supporters, made the journey to Matoshree, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray's home in Kala Nagar, the artist's enclave in Bandra East, north west Mumbai, on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Uddhav, Pawar pay tributes to Bal Thackeray on death anniversary

Uddhav, Pawar pay tributes to Bal Thackeray on death anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The chief minister, accompanied by his wife and sons Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray, visited the Shiv Sena founder's 'smritisthal' (makeshift memorial) at the Shivaji Park in Dadar area in Mumbai.

PHOTOS: Mumbai stays indoors over Thackeray's health

PHOTOS: Mumbai stays indoors over Thackeray's health

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Thursday morning didn't wake up the 'city that never sleeps' as shops largely remained closed with news of ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's critical health condition spreading around.

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

Chidambaram should focus on China, says Sena

Chidambaram should focus on China, says Sena

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

The Shiv Sena slammed Home Minister P Chidambaram for his alleged remarks on "saffron terrorism", saying he had better do something about the threat from China and Pakistan instead.

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Heavy rain lashes parts of country, cripples Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The monsoon spelt mayhem in several parts of the country on Monday, particularly Mumbai where local train services and flight operations were hit and everyday life disrupted as well as Assam that was grappling with floods yet again.

PIX: Antara Mali, friends at Jagdish Mali's last rites

PIX: Antara Mali, friends at Jagdish Mali's last rites

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The noted photographer passed away on May 13.

Traitors are today's Ravan: Uddhav slams Shinde at Dussehra rally

Traitors are today's Ravan: Uddhav slams Shinde at Dussehra rally

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Addressing the annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, Thackeray lashed out at Shinde, whose rebellion in June this year brought down the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government in the state.

Are MNS, Shinde's Sena coming together?

Are MNS, Shinde's Sena coming together?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'Raj saheb and I are trying to fill the backlog of the last ten years.'

Defamation filed case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Savarkar

Defamation filed case against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Savarkar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"The case was filed based on the complaint lodged by Vandana Dongre, a functionary of the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The complainant alleged that Gandhi hurt the sentiments of citizens through his derogatory statements against Savarkar," the official said.

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be opened for traffic in the first phase, an official earlier said, adding that motorists can enter the coastal road from Worli Seaface, Haji Ali interchange and Amarson's interchange points, and exit at Marine Lines.

BJP will end Sena's '32 years of sins' in BMC: Rane

BJP will end Sena's '32 years of sins' in BMC: Rane

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Rane's tour is being seen a major show of strength by the BJP ahead of the crucial BMC polls, due early next year.

PIX: Bollywood bids farewell to filmmaker OP Dutta

PIX: Bollywood bids farewell to filmmaker OP Dutta

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The veteran filmmaker passed away after a bout of pneumonia at Kokilaben hospital at 2 am today.

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'Maharashtra's asmita was crushed under Delhi's feet.' 'Marathi Manoos is definitely angry.'

IN PICS: Ambedkar followers throng 'Chaityabhoomi'

IN PICS: Ambedkar followers throng 'Chaityabhoomi'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Rich tributes were today paid to the architect of Constitution Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary, observed as 'Mahaparinirvan Din' by lakhs of followers from all over the state who converged at his memorial 'Chaityabhoomi' near Shivaji Park in Dadar.

Supremo Thackeray's final stopover at Sena Bhavan

Supremo Thackeray's final stopover at Sena Bhavan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Rediff.com's Sanjay Sawant captures the mood outside the Shiv Sena headquarters

WC: Manu-Mande visit the Mecca of Indian cricket

WC: Manu-Mande visit the Mecca of Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

From the Mecca of Indian cricket -- Shivaji Park -- Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande analyse today's game!

Uddhav takes charge as Maha CM, floor test likely on Saturday

Uddhav takes charge as Maha CM, floor test likely on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Governor B K Koshyari has asked Thackeray to prove majority by December 3.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

VIDEO: Bal Thackeray's final journey

VIDEO: Bal Thackeray's final journey

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

The final journey of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, from his residence Matoshree in Bandra to the cremation ground at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai, was an event the city will not forget anytime soon.

Hrithik, Farhan take up AIDS cause

Hrithik, Farhan take up AIDS cause

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Hrithik Roshan, Suzanne and Parmeshwar Godrej at the 26th International AIDS candlelight memorial.

Mourning Mumbai downs shutters for Thackeray

Mourning Mumbai downs shutters for Thackeray

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

With Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's body being taken to Shivaji Park in central Mumbai for last rites, the city wore a deserted look as taxis as autorickshaws and private vehicles remained off the roads and shops and other commercial establishments chose to down their shutters.

Sena rally: Case filed for sound norm violation

Sena rally: Case filed for sound norm violation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

A case was registered against the organiser of Shiv Sena's annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai for allegedly violating sound pollution norms fixed by the Bombay high court while granting permission for the event, police said on Saturday. The rally was held on October 24 at Shivaji Park in Dadar.