News for 'Shivaji'

Kolhapur violence: 5 students detained for offensive social media status

Kolhapur violence: 5 students detained for offensive social media status

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The SP also said the youth had an inkling of trouble ahead as they had deleted their social media accounts around the time when some persons approached the police over the objectionable status.

RBI's decision on connected lending may curb India Inc's powers

RBI's decision on connected lending may curb India Inc's powers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The decision by the Reserve Bank of India to introduce a unified regulatory framework on connected lending for all the regulated entities (RE) is expected to reduce the influence of business conglomerates in the Indian lending space, said bankers and experts. "Connected lending pertains to lending to related parties within the same business group. "While the RBI might appear more agreeable to allowing business conglomerates to own banking licenses, it deems it crucial to bolster regulations that would prevent conglomerate-owned banks from gaming the system," said Shivaji Thapliyal, head of research and lead analyst, YES Securities.

Court quashes ban on book on Shivaji

Court quashes ban on book on Shivaji

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had quashed criminal proceedings against Laine.

Asia's 1st woman loco pilot runs Vande Bharat Express

Asia's 1st woman loco pilot runs Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Surekha Yadav piloted the semi-high speed train between Solapur station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai on Monday.

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

Shivaji memorial to come up in Arabian Sea: Chavan

Shivaji memorial to come up in Arabian Sea: Chavan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Friday announced setting up of "appropriate" memorial of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji in the Arabian sea off the Mumbai coast.

Thackeray memorial at Shivaji Park not a hindrance: Army

Thackeray memorial at Shivaji Park not a hindrance: Army

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The army on Thursday said that the makeshift structure, where Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray was cremated at Shivaji Park, does not pose any "hindrance" for various exercises, which it is scheduled to conduct on Vijay Divas.

Sena to install sound barriers at Shivaji Park

Sena to install sound barriers at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Following the Bombay High Court's judgement over maintaining the noise level of 50 decibel during Dussehra rally on Sunday, the Shiv Sena has decided to install noise barriers at Mumbai's Shivaji Park ground, which falls under the silence zone.

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

''During the recent visit of the hon'ble prime minister to Mumbai, I have conveyed to him my desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities and to spend the remainder of my life in reading, writing and other activities.'

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

BJP fields 3 Union ministers, general secretary Vijayvargiya in MP 2nd list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its second list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, fielding three Union ministers.

Maharashtra's Solapur and Akkalkot may be handed over to Karnataka: Uddhav

Maharashtra's Solapur and Akkalkot may be handed over to Karnataka: Uddhav

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

'I fear that Karnataka is going to the polls next year and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has staked claim to Akkalkot and Solapur'

Uddhav-led Sena moves HC to seek nod for Dussehra rally

Uddhav-led Sena moves HC to seek nod for Dussehra rally

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Sena in its plea, filed through advocate Joel Carlos, said the party was holding the Dussehra rally every year at the Shivaji Park since 1966 and the civic body had always permitted it.

Suspended BJP MLA from Telangana booked for hate speech in Mumbai

Suspended BJP MLA from Telangana booked for hate speech in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Telangana T Raja Singh has been booked for allegedly delivering a hate speech at a rally in Mumbai on January 29, a police official said on Thursday.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

No return to active politics, resigned due to health issues: Koshyari

No return to active politics, resigned due to health issues: Koshyari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Koshyari said he decided to resign as he could not keep pace with the daily schedule as the governor of the country's largest state due to his health.

State govt's responsibility to maintain law and order, says Uddhav

State govt's responsibility to maintain law and order, says Uddhav

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday welcomed the Bombay high court's decision to allow his faction to hold its annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, and said his party's faith in the judiciary stood vindicated.

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Ahmednagar to be renamed after Ahilyadevi Holkar, announces Maha CM

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at the function that he would request CM Shinde to rename Ahmednagar city as Ahilyanagar'.

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Following the incident at little past 1700 hours, both runways at the airport were shut for a brief period, and one of the runways resumed operations at around 1847 hours, the officials said.

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League.

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The protesters, led by Manoj Jarange, had been staging a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community at the village since Tuesday.

Pregnant women should chant 'Sunderkand', read Ramayana: Telangana Guv

Pregnant women should chant 'Sunderkand', read Ramayana: Telangana Guv

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Soundararajan, who is also a gynaecologist and fetal therapist, made the remarks while launching Garbha Sanskar programme of an RSS-linked body.

Shivaji does not belong to any community:BJP

Shivaji does not belong to any community:BJP

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a deity of Maharashtra and does not belong to any specific community, state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari has said, as controversy raged over the appointment of a noted historian on a committee to build a giant memorial of the Maratha king. The great Maratha warrior does not belong to any specific community and he never indulged in casteism during his rule, he said.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

Will be my funeral procession if..: Maratha activist Jarange

Will be my funeral procession if..: Maratha activist Jarange

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Jarange, who was earlier on a hunger strike in the village over his demand for reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category, had ended his fast on September 14 on the 17th day after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met him and assured to fulfil his demand.

Jalna protest: Maha govt invites Maratha leader for talks

Jalna protest: Maha govt invites Maratha leader for talks

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

As violence broke out, police baton-charged the protesters and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse them. Several persons, including 40 police personnel, were injured and more than 15 state transport buses were set ablaze. More than 360 persons were booked in connection with the violence, police said.

Many top politicians took...: Ajit Pawar on joining Shinde govt

Many top politicians took...: Ajit Pawar on joining Shinde govt

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Pawar, who described himself as the national president of the NCP, said employment, economic empowerment of all sections of the society, education, health, implementation of all welfare measures are the priority of the government.

Lawyer petitions Queen to return Shivaji's sword

Lawyer petitions Queen to return Shivaji's sword

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

An Indian barrister on Friday presented a petition to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II seeking the return of a 350-year-old sword of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji to India, saying the sword is a symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Maharashtra cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal has demanded a stay on the Kunbi caste certificates issued to Marathas following their latest agitation for reservation and scrapping of the Justice (retired) Sandeep Shinde committee formed over the quota issue.

A film on Shivaji in 18 hours!

A film on Shivaji in 18 hours!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

'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.'

World Heritage status for Chhatrapati Shivaji Term

World Heritage status for Chhatrapati Shivaji Term

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

This is the second such site in Mumbai (besides Elephanta Caves) and 25th in Asia being put under the World Heritage list.

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The official list of contestants is not out yet, but Namrata Thakker digs out some names that are in contention.

1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The accident occurred when officials and some others were on their way in four boats to the site of the proposed memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, where work was to begin on Wednesday.

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A sixth arrest has been made in the Parliament security breach case -- Mahesh Kumawat from Rajasthan's Nagaur who was allegedly in contact with the other accused for the last two years for hatching the conspiracy and had destroyed their mobile phones to get rid of the evidence, police said on Saturday.

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.

Techie who created fake-Shivaji profile in custody

Techie who created fake-Shivaji profile in custody

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The action against the computer engineer, employed at an IT company, came after around ten-month-long investigation into the complaint filed by Bharatiya Yuva Janata Morcha, the youth wing of BJP, on November 17

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It evoked strong reactions from opposition Congress as well as Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis

No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'ow can Aurangzeb be our leader? Our king is only one and that is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'

Maha govt to oppose visa to 'Shivaji' author

Maha govt to oppose visa to 'Shivaji' author

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Deshmukh was replying to a question by Sanjay Dutt during Question Hour on Wednesday. Laine, who authored the controversial book Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India has in the past expressed a desire to come to Maharashtra.

Many NCP MLAs skip 1st day of Maha monsoon session

Many NCP MLAs skip 1st day of Maha monsoon session

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Out of the 24 NCP MLAs who attended the session, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, cabinet ministers Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Walse Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Aditi Tatkare, Sanjay Bansode, Dhananjay Munde, Anil Patil and Dharmarao Atram were seated on the ruling side.