News for 'Vikas'

Jarange makes U-turn on decision to contest Maha polls

Jarange makes U-turn on decision to contest Maha polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'Those who have wronged or harassed the Maratha community should be taught a lesson through the ballot'

Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Rakul-Jackky's First Ganpati

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media.

No question of taking back rebels: Uddhav, Pawar

No question of taking back rebels: Uddhav, Pawar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar on Saturday said there was no question of taking back those leaders who had deserted the two parties.

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Eknath Shinde, a former auto-rickshaw driver, has emerged as a key leader in Maharashtra, culminating in his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister. His journey from a Shiv Sena rebel to a dominant figure in the state's politics is a testament to his resilience and political acumen. He gained popularity for his pro-people stance and his contributions to infrastructure projects and social welfare schemes, solidifying his position as a powerful player in the Mahayuti alliance.

After Haryana results, Uddhav renews demand for CM face

After Haryana results, Uddhav renews demand for CM face

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Ahead of assembly polls, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasahev Thackeray president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday declared he will support any chief ministerial candidate announced by allies Congress or Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar to 'save' Maharashtra, repeating a demand for the second time since August.

Pannun plot: Former official wanted by US was held in Delhi

Pannun plot: Former official wanted by US was held in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, a former Indian government official charged by the United States authorities for his alleged role in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, was arrested by Delhi Police in December last year in an unrelated extortion and kidnapping case, police sources said.

Does Maha poll rout signal end for Sharad Pawar's politics?

Does Maha poll rout signal end for Sharad Pawar's politics?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The rout of Sharad Pawar-led faction has raised questions over his political future with a potential risk of a further slide in the party flock in future.

Amazon Pay UPI surpasses 100 million customers, marking a major milestone

Amazon Pay UPI surpasses 100 million customers, marking a major milestone

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Amazon Pay UPI has crossed 100 million customers, with the online platform used mainly for e-commerce transactions, utility bill payments and mobile recharges, the company announced on Monday.

Maha pact: What will BJP offer to keep Shinde on board?

Maha pact: What will BJP offer to keep Shinde on board?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which secured a landslide victory in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, is set to form the new government in the state. Outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to finalize a power-sharing agreement. The alliance partners, BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, will decide on ministerial berths at the meeting with Shah. Political circles are abuzz about the social equations in Maharashtra influencing the choice of the next Chief Minister.

Many Congressmen...: Kharge counters 'batenge...' slogan

Many Congressmen...: Kharge counters 'batenge...' slogan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Kharge also hit back at the BJP for criticising his party colleague Rahul Gandhi over a copy of the Constitution with a red cover. He showed a picture of PM Modi gifting a similar copy to former president Ramnath Kovind.

'Fadnavis Responsible For BJP Downfall'

'Fadnavis Responsible For BJP Downfall'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'If the Maha Vikas Aghadi thinks that they have won 30 (Lok Sabha) seats and that would translate to winning 180 assembly seats they would be living in a fool's paradise.'

'Nijjar killing, pannun assassination bid part of single plot'

'Nijjar killing, pannun assassination bid part of single plot'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'It was a fiasco on the part of the Indian government to think that it could carry out crimes in Canada and the US and get away with it'

Desperately seeking Vikas

Desperately seeking Vikas

Rediff.com23 May 2018

'The BJP's election campaign promise of development isn't dead, it just doesn't look anything like what was promised.' 'The results are plain to see, which is why so many of us wake up with a knot in our stomachs, wondering what fresh new hell the day's news cycle will bring,' says Mitali Saran.

65% polling in Maha; Maoist-hit Gadchiroli beats Mumbai's voter turnout

65% polling in Maha; Maoist-hit Gadchiroli beats Mumbai's voter turnout

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 58.22 per cent till 5 pm on Wednesday in the elections to the 288-member state legislative assembly, with Gadchiroli district logging more than 69 per cent voting, poll officials said.

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a veiled attack on CM Shinde, Thackeray said the 'Kansa Mama', a reference to a character in Mahabharat, is busy getting rakhis tied on his wrists and asked when he will get justice for the nieces.

Vikas Krishan moves into quarterfinals

Vikas Krishan moves into quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India's top boxer Vikas Krishnan moved into the quarterfinals of the men's welter weight (69 kg) category of the Olympic Games by prevailing over Errol Spence of USA at the Excel Arena late on Friday night.

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Ajit Pawar says...

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Ajit Pawar says...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party head Ajit Pawar on Monday said discussions were underway among the Mahayuti partners to finalise a formula for the new government formation in the state.

Boxer Vikas assured of extra Olympic shot

Boxer Vikas assured of extra Olympic shot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan assured himself of an extra shot at Olympic qualification in style, beating Kenya's Nickson Abaka in a gruelling six-round contest of the AIBA Pro Boxing fight night.

Cops rope in AI tech to trace Deshmukh attackers; 4 booked for murder bid

Cops rope in AI tech to trace Deshmukh attackers; 4 booked for murder bid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The former minister, who received injuries during the attack, was immediately rushed to the Katol Civil Hospital, police said.

'For The Longest Time, I Avoided Acting'

'For The Longest Time, I Avoided Acting'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

'I had got some offers from the South and most of them were negative roles.' 'I used to think that whatever I would play, the character would stay inside me and corrupt my value system.' 'So I was very scared of getting out of character, especially negative roles.'

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.

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Vikas Dubey's family to be booked for money laundering

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The ED will soon file a complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to probe criminal proceeds of crime that were allegedly generated by Dubey, his associates and family members and if this money was subsequently used for creation of illegal movable and immovable properties.

Vikas Dubey's killing brings back memories of Hyderabad encounter

Vikas Dubey's killing brings back memories of Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In the Cyberabad incident, all the four accused were killed at one go in an exchange of fire. Police in both the cases claimed that the suspects 'snatched' their weapons and opened fire at them forcing them to retaliatory action 'in self-defence'.

INDIA bloc faces uncertainty amid rising discord

INDIA bloc faces uncertainty amid rising discord

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Questions are being raised on the future of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) as differences among its constituents come to the fore and several parties call for serious introspection by the Congress after a string of debilitating electoral losses.

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

How Mahayuti scripted a comeback in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The massive victory of Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra indicates a tactical course correction post the Lok Sabha debacle, with factors like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's active role in the poll campaign, Ladki Bahin scheme, rise in women voting, and subtle message of Hindutva playing a crucial role.

Why is SC library's 'Lady Justice' statue unique?

Why is SC library's 'Lady Justice' statue unique?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court of India has a new 'Lady Justice' -- a six-foot-tall sculpture in the judges' library holding scales in one hand and the Constitution in the other sans the sword.

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.

Won't be a hurdle: Shinde falls in line, paves way for Fadnavis-led govt

Won't be a hurdle: Shinde falls in line, paves way for Fadnavis-led govt

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Shinde rubbished reports that he was disappointed for not getting a second term as CM despite the ruling Mahayuti alliance winning a thumping victory under his leadership.

Errant boxer Vikas deposes before BFI disciplinary committee

Errant boxer Vikas deposes before BFI disciplinary committee

Rediff.com20 May 2017

'I have been told by the committee members that I should now join back training and start preparing for the World Championships. I think the committee members are empathetic towards whatever happened'

In Saheb vs Dada battle in Baramati, people are king

In Saheb vs Dada battle in Baramati, people are king

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The respect for the four-time former chief minister, often referred to as Saheb, in his stronghold of western Maharashtra is palpable in much of the region. But his estranged nephew also appears to enjoy a stature of his own in Baramati, a constituency represented by the senior Pawar for six terms before he passed the baton to Ajit Pawar in 1991.

600 office-bearers, workers of Ajit Pawar's NCP resign

600 office-bearers, workers of Ajit Pawar's NCP resign

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday faced a major setback as over 600 party workers and officials from the Pune city unit resigned.

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Maharashtra is virtually in a debt trap.'

Are These India's Peaceful Places?

Are These India's Peaceful Places?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Uttarakhand... Sikkim... Read on...

Uddhav skips Rahul Gandhi's public events in Sangli

Uddhav skips Rahul Gandhi's public events in Sangli

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday did not attend the public meeting addressed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra's Sangli district, where the latter also unveiled the statue of late Maharashtra minister Patangrao Kadam.

MVA govt planned to arrest Fadnavis, when I objected...: Shinde

MVA govt planned to arrest Fadnavis, when I objected...: Shinde

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The MVA government had planned to arrest Devendra Fadnavis and when he objected, they planned to arrest him as well, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

BJP rebel ready to defy Piyush Goyal's ultimatum

BJP rebel ready to defy Piyush Goyal's ultimatum

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party rebel leader Naveen Goyal, who is contesting as an Independent candidate from Gurgaon in the upcoming assembly polls, reacted to an ultimatum by Union minister Piyush Goyal, saying he was not going to withdraw his nomination.

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Real estate brokerage platform PropTiger.com, which is part of Australia's REA group that owns Housing.com, on Tuesday, released its report 'Real Insight' on India's residential market. A total of 96,544 units were sold in July-September, down 5 per cent from 1,01,221 units sold during the same period in 2023.

2 Kanpur cops held for 'tipping off' Vikas Dubey

2 Kanpur cops held for 'tipping off' Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Tiwari and beat in-charge of Bikru K K Sharma, who were suspended soon after the encounter, have also been arrested on charges of fleeing the encounter site and putting the lives of other policemen in danger, Senior Superintendent of Police (Kanpur) Dinesh Kumar Prabhu said.

When Bollywood Went Nude

When Bollywood Went Nude

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Development, good governance win, lies suffer defeat: Modi on Maha win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Congress has tried to inflict capital punishment on true secularism, he claimed, asserting that the Waqf law has no place in the Constitution.