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Fadnavis assures probe as Waze reiterates allegations

Fadnavis assures probe as Waze reiterates allegations

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Reacting to Waze's claims, Fadnavis, who heads the Home department, assured to conduct a proper inquiry.

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Total assets of the CM and his wife have gone up from 11.56 crore in 2019 to Rs 37.68 crore in 2023-24, a rise of 225 percent, the affidavit showed.

Thackeray, Shinde camps happy with EC keeping 'Balasaheb' in new names

Thackeray, Shinde camps happy with EC keeping 'Balasaheb' in new names

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The groups led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday expressed satisfaction after the Election Commission allotted them new names which mention 'Balasaheb' (Thackeray).

Sharad Pawar speaks on MVA loss and retirement plan

Sharad Pawar speaks on MVA loss and retirement plan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the Ladki Bahin scheme, women's participation in voting in large numbers, and religious polarisation may have played a role in Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra assembly polls.

Cong will snatch tribal quota: Modi in Jharkhand

Cong will snatch tribal quota: Modi in Jharkhand

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of making attempts to snatch reservations meant for tribals and hand them over to its 'vote bank'.

Who Janhvi Brought To Radhika's Mameru Ceremony

Who Janhvi Brought To Radhika's Mameru Ceremony

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

How can Bollywood not make its presence felt at an Ambani event?

Shinde, minister attack Aaditya Thackeray for first time

Shinde, minister attack Aaditya Thackeray for first time

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

However, speaking to Marathi news channel ABP Majha on Monday night, Shinde appeared pulling no punches.

Voices of unity emerge within Pawar family, NCP factions

Voices of unity emerge within Pawar family, NCP factions

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar MLA Rohit Pawar's mother Sunanda has emphasised the need for party factions led by veteran politician Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to come together as voices for unity emerged from both rival camps.

Fadnavis' First Challenge: Santosh Deshmukh Murder Case

Fadnavis' First Challenge: Santosh Deshmukh Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'The CM's credibility is on the line.'

Owaisi's AIMIM offers hand to MVA to 'defeat BJP'

Owaisi's AIMIM offers hand to MVA to 'defeat BJP'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is keen to join hands with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra with an aim to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that is currently ruling the state along with two other parties, former MP Imtiaz Jaleel has said.

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The ordinance will be tabled in the next session of the legislature, it said, adding that 27 posts were approved for the commission.

How Modi Bounced Back From Lok Sabha Setback

How Modi Bounced Back From Lok Sabha Setback

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A new kind of history has been created in Maharashtra. Accept it. We need to give credit where it's due. Modi led this change... from the setback of June 4 to November 23, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Will introspect and rebuild the party: Supriya Sule

Will introspect and rebuild the party: Supriya Sule

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar working president Supriya Sule has said her party, which won just 10 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections, will introspect over the poll results and pledged to work towards a capable, inclusive and progressive state.

Was betrayed by my own: Thackeray to cabinet colleagues

Was betrayed by my own: Thackeray to cabinet colleagues

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

"I also apologize if I have hurt anyone unintentionally," the official quoting Thackeray as saying.

I didn't endorse anybody: Jarange after results

I didn't endorse anybody: Jarange after results

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday refuted talk of his stir not being a factor in the Maharashtra assembly polls, which were swept by the Mahayuti comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party.

Uddhav Thackeray: A shy politician who tried bold gamble

Uddhav Thackeray: A shy politician who tried bold gamble

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

It will be interesting to see if Thackeray now succeeds in reviving the fortunes of his weakened party.

Shinde's MLA offers Rs 11 lakh to cut Rahul's tongue; booked

Shinde's MLA offers Rs 11 lakh to cut Rahul's tongue; booked

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gaikwad, an MLA from Buldhana assembly seat in Vidarbha region, is no stranger to controversies.

Uddhav will join Modi govt in 15 days after results, says...

Uddhav will join Modi govt in 15 days after results, says...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Amravati MLA Ravi Rana has claimed Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray head and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will join the Modi government in 15 days after the Lok Sabha election results come out on Tuesday.

Maha polls likely after Diwali, says EC; MVA slams delay

Maha polls likely after Diwali, says EC; MVA slams delay

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Kumar also hinted that the Maharashtra elections could be held after Diwali.

Delayed Ayodhya visit after sensing trap: Raj Thackeray

Delayed Ayodhya visit after sensing trap: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Thackeray said he has to undergo a surgery on June 1 and after recovering from it, he would again address a public meeting.

INDIA leaders meet on Wednesday to pick PM face: Uddhav

INDIA leaders meet on Wednesday to pick PM face: Uddhav

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Thackeray said leaders of the Congress and other parties are holding talks with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telegu Desam Party (TDP) head Chandrababu Naidu to explore the possibility of their entry into the bloc.

Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray ahead of Maha cabinet expansion

Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray ahead of Maha cabinet expansion

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The MNS, which has one MLA, had backed the Bharatiya Janata Party in the last month's elections to the Rajya Sabha as well as state Legislative Council seats.

Raj shares Bal Thackeray's video amid loudspeaker row

Raj shares Bal Thackeray's video amid loudspeaker row

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Loudspeakers will be removed from masjids, Bal Thackeray said in the old clip.

'Modi Was Not A Factor In Maharashtra'

'Modi Was Not A Factor In Maharashtra'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Money power was deployed like an army in a war.' 'None of the MVA parties had that kind of money.'

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

HC ruling forces MVA to call off Maha bandh, Uddhav 'doesn't agree'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday restrained political parties and individuals from proceeding with the Maharashtra bandh scheduled for August 24 or on any future date.

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claimed Thackeray had selected a candidate finalised by Congress for the Nashik Teachers' constituency without consulting coalition partners.

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Was it Uddhav's back-seat driving of Shinde's ministry Did Shinde feel slighted by Aaditya Thackeray's rapid ascent in the Shiv Sena? Was his spat with Sanjay Raut on Monday the last straw?

MVA fields 3rd candidate for council polls, Uddhav 'confident' of winning

MVA fields 3rd candidate for council polls, Uddhav 'confident' of winning

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Tuesday fielded Milind Narvekar, a close aide of party chief Uddhav Thackeray, in the biennial elections to 11 seats from the legislative council, taking the number of candidates in the fray to 12.

Mahayuti allies to pick Maharashtra CM after polls: Amit Shah

Mahayuti allies to pick Maharashtra CM after polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra will retain power with full majority and a decision on who will be the chief minister will be taken by the alliance partners after the state polls.

BMC drops plan to raze illegal portion of Dharavi mosque after protest

BMC drops plan to raze illegal portion of Dharavi mosque after protest

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

A large number of police personnel have been deployed there to prevent any untoward incident in view of the prevailing situation, he said.

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.

Sena pushes for 100 seats amid MVA seat-sharing tussle

Sena pushes for 100 seats amid MVA seat-sharing tussle

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

"There can be an exchange of seats," Raut on Thursday said, stressing merit and winnability will be the key factors in selecting a candidate.

Ratan Tata's pet dog 'Goa' refuses to leave his side

Ratan Tata's pet dog 'Goa' refuses to leave his side

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Wagging its tail non-stop, the dog with a red collar refused to leave Tata's side, literally clinging to the spot next to the casket.

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Maha poll: MLAs who revolted against Uddhav in Shinde Sena's 1st list

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With this, the Shiv Sena has become the second major political party to release its list of candidates for the state assembly polls. Its ally BJP released a list of 99 candidates on Sunday.

Shaw Dropped, Told To Lose Weight

Shaw Dropped, Told To Lose Weight

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

He has been told to follow a strict fitness and shed weight to ensure his return to the Mumbai team.

Was money demanded from Vedanta, asks Raj Thackeray

Was money demanded from Vedanta, asks Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such chaos and cheating in Maharashtra politics. No one knows who is with whom, who is forming government'

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the opposition terming the move 'dictatorial' and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the legislation would not tamper with the powers enjoyed by states.

Thackeray, Shinde camps submit 3 symbols, names to EC

Thackeray, Shinde camps submit 3 symbols, names to EC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The poll panel will now examine whether the symbols are not the same or whether they are not being used by any other party.

Ladki Bahin scheme: Gadkari's word of caution for Maha govt

Ladki Bahin scheme: Gadkari's word of caution for Maha govt

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said the Maharashtra government's Ladki Bahin scheme, introduced to provide financial assistance to women, could affect the timely payment of subsidies in other sectors.

'Forever deputy CM' Ajit Pawar emerges as the ultimate survivor

'Forever deputy CM' Ajit Pawar emerges as the ultimate survivor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Defying predictions of his political eclipse, Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has not only consolidated his position in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti, but also fortified his place in Maharashtra politics by becoming deputy chief minister for the sixth time.