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With Oppn in disarray, BJP eyes poll sweep in Maha

With Oppn in disarray, BJP eyes poll sweep in Maha

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

While the BJP and ally Shiv Sena are yet to announce the seat-sharing pact for the polls, scheduled on October 21, the Amit Shah-led party believes it will be back to power with a thumping majority.

'Discuss religion with Rahul': Kamal Nath challenges BJP, RSS

'Discuss religion with Rahul': Kamal Nath challenges BJP, RSS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The discussion will prove Gandhi has more knowledge about religion and spirituality than these persons, Kamal Nath said.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Russia becomes India's premier oil supplier but Saudi is not losing sleep

Russia becomes India's premier oil supplier but Saudi is not losing sleep

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A few years ago, when top officials of Indian state-run refiners went to Dubai to negotiate a crude oil supply contract, a senior official from state-owned Saudi Aramco told them, "We can negotiate on anything, but I am the last man standing for you. "Nobody can offer the range of crudes we do with certainty," an official who was part of the negotiating team recalls. Perhaps that explains why Saudi Arabia is less concerned about losing its place as India's premier oil supplier to an upstart like Russia, which emerged from nowhere to become India's biggest crude oil supplier in September and October.

Maha govt targets 14400 MW power generation by 2019

Maha govt targets 14400 MW power generation by 2019

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Solar energy will generate 75000 MW

With Modi in Baramati, Pawars make themselves scarce

With Modi in Baramati, Pawars make themselves scarce

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Nationalist Congress president Sharad Pawar, former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and Pawar senior's daughter and Lok Sabha MP from Baramati Supriya Sule were nowhere to be seen as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stormed into their family stronghold of Western Maharashtra's Baramati on Thursday

Jadhav's friends release balloons, seek his release

Jadhav's friends release balloons, seek his release

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

There were cheers of joy and sighs of relief as Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, ICJ president, read out the court's decision.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Sulking Maha Cong MLA's supporters attack party office

Sulking Maha Cong MLA's supporters attack party office

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Voices of resentment resonated in the camps of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress criticising the choice of new faces by the leadership. Sena leaders have expressed disapproval over party seniors and former ministers not finding a place.

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

3 killed, 95 evacuated as heavy rains lash Maha; parts of Mumbai inundated

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Thirteen teams of the National Disaster Response Force and three of the State Disaster Response Force were deployed in vulnerable districts of the state, a disaster management department report said.

Allow Mumbai local trains for all: Maha govt to Rlys

Allow Mumbai local trains for all: Maha govt to Rlys

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

At present only certain categories of persons including essential services staff can travel by local trains, Mumbai's lifeline, due to the coronavirus threat.

5 lessons you can learn from Sharad Pawar

5 lessons you can learn from Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

There are many life lessons to be learnt from the way Sharad Pawar handled the Maharashtra political crisis.

Uddhav in the past lane: Classic cars put on a show in Mumbai

Uddhav in the past lane: Classic cars put on a show in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Vintage car lovers were in for a treat on Sunday as four-wheelers from the past rolled down the streets of Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla complex. The event is one of the installments of the Mumbai Festival held by Things2do & Maharashtra tourism department, which is organising various events to boost the city's tourism and provide the best experiences to the Mumbaikars. This Vintage Drive in partnership with Vintage and Classic Car Club of India and Western India Automobile Association saw over 200 vintage cars and bikes participating in the event -- a 20-kilometre long stretch from BKC to Ballard Pier in south Mumbai. To kick off this event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray rolled in with style, who drove himself to the venue. And from what we could see, the CM is an auto-enthusiast himself, taking in the sights.

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been named the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, replacing Indian batter Virat Kohli who stepped down after the 2021 season.

Sachin Tendulkar hospitalised a week after contracting COVID-19

Sachin Tendulkar hospitalised a week after contracting COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Apart from Tendulkar, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan also tested positive for the Covid-19 last week.

Centre scraps Narmada river linking project in Gujarat over tribals protest

Centre scraps Narmada river linking project in Gujarat over tribals protest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The Centre has decided not to give a go-ahead to the Par-Tapi-Narmada river link project following strong protests against it by tribals, Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party president C R Paatil said on Tuesday.

Fadnavis seeks Rs 10,000 crore from Centre to tackle Maha drought

Fadnavis seeks Rs 10,000 crore from Centre to tackle Maha drought

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Fadnavis said they also discussed the short- and long-term measures to tackle drought situation.

IMD issues heatwave alert over northwest, central India from May 7

IMD issues heatwave alert over northwest, central India from May 7

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A fresh spell of heatwave is likely to begin over northwest India from May 7 and over central India from May 8, the India meteorological department said on Thursday.

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Despite the trust's orders that men as well as women will not be allowed to enter the Shani Shingnapur temple here, around 100 men were on Friday seen storming into the inner sanctum of the holy place.

Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai, Thane on orange alert, Raigad on red

Cyclone Tauktae: Mumbai, Thane on orange alert, Raigad on red

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts are on orange alert while Raigad district has been put on red alert due to Cyclone Tauktae, informed the Chief Minister Office (CMO) Maharashtra on Monday.

'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.'

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on Wednesday while thousands more were forced to move to safety as rivers swelled and water reservoirs filled up fast.

Meet Team Fadnavis

Meet Team Fadnavis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A 10-member Bharatiya Janata Party ministry led by Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in at Wankhede on Friday.

Maharashtra, Haryana record brisk polling as voters make last-hour dash

Maharashtra, Haryana record brisk polling as voters make last-hour dash

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Maharashtra registered over 64 per cent voter turnout while a record 76 pc polling in Haryana, which witnessed stray incidents of violence, in the first eight hours of polling on Wednesday in the riveting contest to elect assemblies in the two states.

Uddhav asks administration to be ready for rescue and relief

Uddhav asks administration to be ready for rescue and relief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Thackeray is in constant touch with collectors of districts on the western coast of the state for updates about the impact of Nisarga, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said.

BJP top body meets in Hyderabad, says countdown to KCR's ouster begins

BJP top body meets in Hyderabad, says countdown to KCR's ouster begins

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

With Maharashtra in its kitty, the BJP has consolidated its position in the north-western region and now has set it eyes on southern states, especially Telangana.

Rupee marks lowest close in over 1 week; dollar rebounds

Rupee marks lowest close in over 1 week; dollar rebounds

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

In New York market, the dollar continued to weaken against its rivals yesterday on a day devoid of major data releases out of Europe and the US.

Don't cremate me till CM comes to village: Maha farmer's suicide note

Don't cremate me till CM comes to village: Maha farmer's suicide note

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Dhanaji Jadhav, 45, hung himself from a tree near his house at Veet village in Karmala tehsil on Wednesday night,

Allow women to travel by Mumbai trains: Maha govt to railways

Allow women to travel by Mumbai trains: Maha govt to railways

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Currently only restricted categories of persons, including essential services staff, are allowed to travel by local trains in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

How Vaishali S Wooed Milan With Desi Weaves

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Through her Ancestral Weaves collection she gave 'the wonderful Indian weavings a universal language' at Milan.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

Mumbai's local trains are fully back!

Mumbai's local trains are fully back!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captured these images as the City That Never Sleeps took to the trains with gusto.

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Around six lakh people have been housed in over 2000 relief camps in the two states.

Mumbai rape-murder case: No leniency, says judge, awards death penalty

Mumbai rape-murder case: No leniency, says judge, awards death penalty

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The crime, which took place inside a parked tempo in the wee hours, had sent shockwaves through the city and evoked the memories of the 2012 Delhi gangrape case due to the brutal

HC hears Stan Swamy's bail plea posthumously; says respect his work

HC hears Stan Swamy's bail plea posthumously; says respect his work

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Bombay high court, while hearing posthumously the appeals filed by late Jesuit priest Stan Swamy in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, on Monday said he was a wonderful person and the court had 'great respect' for his work.

Heatwave: Yellow alert issued in Delhi, temperature may jump to 46 degrees C

Heatwave: Yellow alert issued in Delhi, temperature may jump to 46 degrees C

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The mercury at the Safdarjung Observatory is expected to breach the 43-degree mark on Thursday and touch 44 degrees Celsius by Friday, according to the India meteorological department.

Ink remark: EC asks Pawar to explain by Thursday

Ink remark: EC asks Pawar to explain by Thursday

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar had "prima facie" violated the Model Code of Conduct by his 'ink' remark, the Election Commission said on Monday and asked him to explain his stand by Thursday evening failing which a decision will be taken without asking him further.

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Reports state that around 150 unidentified men set fire to the director's sets in Kolhapur.

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'The situation is very bad there. People are stranded'