News for 'Shivaji'

Arjun's 'Single', Confirms Malaika Split

Arjun's 'Single', Confirms Malaika Split

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Malaika and Arjun started dating in 2018, and were quite open about it on social media.

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of David Coleman Headley, could be extradited to India in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana's travel history in parts of north and south India before the attacks in 2008 is expected to provide crucial leads for the investigation. His extradition would mark the third person to be tried in India for the attacks, after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal.

Sarpanch murder: Walmik, two aides seen with suspended cop in video

Sarpanch murder: Walmik, two aides seen with suspended cop in video

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

A video clip of three accused in an extortion case linked to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, walking together has emerged on social media. The video also shows a suspended police officer in the group accompanying the accused. The video has sparked controversy and raised questions about the involvement of the police in the case. BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has demanded that the suspended police officer be named as a co-accused in the case and that action be taken against other police officers who have been accused of wrongdoing.

Uddhav faction to move court for nod to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Uddhav faction to move court for nod to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Pednekar claimed efforts are being made to ensure the Thackeray faction was not able to hold its annual rally on Dussehra, which will be celebrated on October 5.

Will Vicky Do Justice To Chhava?

Will Vicky Do Justice To Chhava?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Ishaan P Zore doesn't think Vicky Kaushal's persona quite matches Chhatrapati Sambhaji's iconic figure.

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.

'When Children See I Am Alive, They Hug Me'

'When Children See I Am Alive, They Hug Me'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'At the airport, some people held me like a mother holds her child's cheeks. I have never experienced these kinds of things.'

Uddhav, Shinde factions gird up for Dussehra rallies before polls

Uddhav, Shinde factions gird up for Dussehra rallies before polls

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Shiv Sena leader and former MP Rahul Shewale said around 2 lakh people are expected to attend the rally at Azad Maidan to hear the CM.

How Shivaji became Rajinikanth

How Shivaji became Rajinikanth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

How a bus conductor named Shivaji Gaekwad became the mega-phenomenon called Rajinikanth.

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

An agitation was also held against the movie at another multiplex in the north Maharashtra city by the Nationalist Youth Congress.

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

North America's lone Shivaji statue that was stolen found in US scrapyard

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The statue, given to the city as a gift from Pune -- San Jose's sister city in India, in 1999, was reported stolen on January 31 from Guadalupe River Park, sawed off at the hooves, The Mercury News newspaper reported.

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Remembering Shivaji's greatest battle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The Battle of Pratapgad can be termed the turning point in Indian history as it interrupted the continuous chain of Muslim successes on the battlefield.

Sena may not get home portfolio, Fadnavis flies to Delhi

Sena may not get home portfolio, Fadnavis flies to Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place by December 14, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said on Wednesday.

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

With all the evasions, one assertion made by the Pune (Rural) police stood out: They had found no connection of the Elgar Parishad with the violent incidents of January 1, 2018. Yet, the case against the 'Bhima Koregaon 16', which is based on exactly this alleged connection, continues, and seven of the accused continue to be behind bars under the UAPA, explains Jyoti Punwani.

Teen stabs man after scuffle over 4th seat on Mumbai local train

Teen stabs man after scuffle over 4th seat on Mumbai local train

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

A 16-year-old boy in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death at Ghatkopar railway station after a dispute over a seat on a local train. The victim, Ankush Bhalerao, had slapped the boy during an argument on a train the previous day. The next morning, the boy attacked Bhalerao with a knife on the platform, resulting in his death. The teenager has been sent to a juvenile detention center.

PIL in Bombay HC against use of Shivaji Park for funerals

PIL in Bombay HC against use of Shivaji Park for funerals

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on February 6, was cremated at the ground situated in Dadar.

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

KCR invokes Shivaji, vows to form farmers' govt from Maha's Nanded

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Speaking at a public meeting in Nanded of Maharashtra, he said within 10 days, the BRS' party vehicles will go to every village in all 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra to form farmers' committees.

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

It was a mixed bag for 11 seats with more than 35 percent Muslim voters, where six candidates of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly polls on Saturday, while four seats went to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance.

At Dussehra rallies, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva

At Dussehra rallies, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The respective Dussehra rallies of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray were once again about whose version of Hindutva is genuine and who is the true inheritor of party patriarch Bala Thackeray's legacy.

Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar take oath again as MVA protests

Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar take oath again as MVA protests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Two days after being sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took oath as an MLA along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi boycotted the ceremony alleging EVM misuse.

Maharashtra Polls: A Fact File

Maharashtra Polls: A Fact File

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Polling for the 288 seats of the Maharashtra assembly will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

BEST bus crash: 'It was her first day at work'

BEST bus crash: 'It was her first day at work'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Afreen Shah, a 20-year-old woman, was one of seven people killed in a bus accident in Mumbai's Kurla on Monday night. The bus rammed into pedestrians and vehicles on the SG Barve Road, leaving 42 others injured. The accident occurred as Afreen was waiting for an autorickshaw after her first day at a new job. Her father, Abdul Salim Shah, spoke to her last at 9:09 pm, advising her to walk towards the highway to find an autorickshaw. He received a call from Bhabha Hospital at 9:54 pm, informing him of his daughter's death. Shah has called for government action to prevent similar accidents, citing congestion due to illegal parking, hawking, and metro rail work. The bus driver has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Beed sarpanch was killed because...: SIT tells court

Beed sarpanch was killed because...: SIT tells court

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

A Special Investigation Team of Maharashtra Police told a court at Beed on Wednesday that Santosh Deshmukh was killed because he was thought to be an obstacle in a plan to extort Rs 2 crore from an energy firm, and Walmik Karad was in contact with his killers when the crime was executed.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Bollywood Appeals 'Go Vote'

Bollywood Appeals 'Go Vote'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Film folk have come out in large numbers to cast their vote during the Maharashtra assembly elections.

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.

Why Ajit Pawar doesn't want Modi to campaign in Baramati

Why Ajit Pawar doesn't want Modi to campaign in Baramati

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said he did not request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a campaign rally in his Baramati constituency because the fight there is within the family.

NCP leader Jitendra Awhad arrested for disrupting Marathi movie on Shivaji

NCP leader Jitendra Awhad arrested for disrupting Marathi movie on Shivaji

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Nine of his supporters were also arrested, said a police official.

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Some elements are creating obstacles in the path of India's development and are fearful of its rise on the global stage, but they will not succeed, he asserted.

Uddhav's big charge: Shah asked BJP leaders to...

Uddhav's big charge: Shah asked BJP leaders to...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

He alleged Union Home Minister Amit Shah had directed BJP leaders in a "closed-door" meeting to "stop" him (Uddhav) and Sharad Pawar politically.

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Raut said it looks like some "bootlickers" have published the book to appease the prime minister.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

Lataji's brother: 'Don't want memorial at Shivaji Park'

Lataji's brother: 'Don't want memorial at Shivaji Park'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'We, the Mangeshkar family, don't wish to be drawn into this controversy and this controversy should end and politics on Didi's name must be stopped.'

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Everything you need to know about Coldplay's concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19 and 21.

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.' 'Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.'

Uddhav, Shinde camps unlikely to get nod for Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Uddhav, Shinde camps unlikely to get nod for Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Dussehra rally is the major event in the annual calendar of Shiv Sena since the days of the late Bal Thackeray.

Ajit Pawar was with anti-Hindu ideologies: Fadnavis on 'Batenge...' call

Ajit Pawar was with anti-Hindu ideologies: Fadnavis on 'Batenge...' call

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Fadnavis said that there was nothing wrong with the slogan given by Yogi Adityanath and stated that it had been the history of the country.

Putnya Takes On Kaka In Baramati

Putnya Takes On Kaka In Baramati

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Five months after a couple of Pawars jousted in an electoral battle in Baramati, two other Pawars will take on each other at the hustings on November 20, 2024.

BJP promises strict anti-conversion law in Maharashtra

BJP promises strict anti-conversion law in Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday promised to enact an-anti conversion law with stringent provisions in Maharashtra, and also assured a skill census for training as per industry needs as well as free ration to low-income families.

'Film Industry Doesn't Like New Things'

'Film Industry Doesn't Like New Things'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you try to do something that's not been tried before, nobody likes that.'