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20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

14 of 20 died due to drowning in different incidents that occurred during the immersion of Ganesh idols in parts of Maharashtra.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

Poultry farmer approaches police as hens stop laying eggs

Poultry farmer approaches police as hens stop laying eggs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A poultry farmer from Maharashtra's Pune district has approached the police claiming that hens at his farm have stopped laying eggs after consuming the feed manufactured by a particular firm, an official said on Wednesday.

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.

Shah accuses Uddhav of betraying BJP for CM's post

Shah accuses Uddhav of betraying BJP for CM's post

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Addressing a rally at Nanded as a part of the BJP's outreach campaign to mark the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Shah said the BJP didn't bring down the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government last year.

DRDO test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

DRDO test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The laser-guided anti-tank guided missile is likely to significantly enhance the fire-power capability of the Indian Army particularly along the frontiers with Pakistan and China, the officials said.

Ahead of LS polls, Maharashtra Congress leader's son joins BJP

Ahead of LS polls, Maharashtra Congress leader's son joins BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sujay Vikhe Patil, son of senior Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, joined the BJP in presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP chief Raosaheb Danve.

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Sources in the military establishment also said the present global scenario "necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach" to tackle defence and national security challenges.

Chandrakant Patil skips Koregaon-Bhima event citing 'ink attack threat'

Chandrakant Patil skips Koregaon-Bhima event citing 'ink attack threat'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Last month, ink was thrown at Patil during an event in Pimpri town of Pune district in an apparent protest against his controversial remark about Dr B R Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

Maharashtra municipal polls to be held without OBC quota

Maharashtra municipal polls to be held without OBC quota

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Elections to 92 nagar parishads and four nagar panchayats in Maharashtra will be held on August 18, the State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Friday.

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The crime came to light after neighbours alerted the police about a foul smell coming out of the flat.

Anna Hazare to go on hunger strike from Feb 14 against Maharashtra's wine policy

Anna Hazare to go on hunger strike from Feb 14 against Maharashtra's wine policy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The 84-year-old activist in a statement warned that he will start his indefinite hunger strike from his village Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar district on February 14.

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The two rival Senas took over each other a day after the party's 57th foundation day celebrations which saw Thackeray and Shinde holding separate events in Mumbai and trading charges.

Uddhav, Shinde will meet in 2 days, tweets Sena leader

Uddhav, Shinde will meet in 2 days, tweets Sena leader

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Deepali Sayed claimed that the BJP leaders are mediating an upcoming "meeting" between Thackeray and Shinde

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Pawar was attacked by at least 14 people from the Muslim community with a sword, sickle, sticks, and hockey sticks on Thursday evening in front of a medical shop at Akkabai Chowk in Karjat town, 222 km away from the Ahmednagar district headquarters.

India test fires anti-tank missile guided from Arjun tank

India test fires anti-tank missile guided from Arjun tank

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

It said the ATGM has been developed with a capability to launch from multiple platforms and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.

Maharashtra lokayukta law will be a revolutionary tool: Anna Hazare

Maharashtra lokayukta law will be a revolutionary tool: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday said the proposed Lokayukta Act in Maharashtra on the lines of the Centre's Lokpal legislation will be a "revolutionary" tool to fight against corruption.

My Days With The Mahatma

My Days With The Mahatma

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The sudden arrests and detentions of all Working Committee members led to mass satyagraha.' 'I found myself helpless as the source of my income, from which I sent a portion to my parents in the village, had suddenly stopped.'

HC refuses to order FIR against BJP MP for 'hoarding' Remdesivir

HC refuses to order FIR against BJP MP for 'hoarding' Remdesivir

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to issue orders for registration of a first information report against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sujay Vikhe Patil over allegations that he had illegally procured a large consignment of Remdesivir drug for his constituency Ahmednagar to improve his political image.

After Malik another NCP min faces ED heat, Tanpure's 94-acre land attached

After Malik another NCP min faces ED heat, Tanpure's 94-acre land attached

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

He is the fourth leader of the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, which is ruling in alliance with the Shiv Sena and Congress in Maharashtra, to face the heat from the central agency.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

WhatsApp group admin in Maha assaulted after member's removal

WhatsApp group admin in Maha assaulted after member's removal

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Bhor recently removed one Sachin Gadakh from the group as the latter had left the college, police said.

Delhi's new excise policy pains me, you forgot principles: Hazare to Kejriwal

Delhi's new excise policy pains me, you forgot principles: Hazare to Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hazare also said it seems the new policy will encourage liquor sale and consumption and spur corruption.

Shinde-Fadnavis govt working for development of Guj: Cong

Shinde-Fadnavis govt working for development of Guj: Cong

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Ajit Pawar said CM Shinde is not capable of getting big projects to Maharashtra.

Modi inaugurates Phase-I of Nagpur Metro; opens Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi E-way

Modi inaugurates Phase-I of Nagpur Metro; opens Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi E-way

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The prime minister took a ride in the metro train between Zero Mile Freedom Park and Khapri stations with some students. Before boarding the train, he visited an exhibition on the project at the Zero Mile station.

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

MVA leads over BJP in Amravati council poll, may make it 3-1

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

In a setback to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena combine in Maharashtra, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi-backed candidates clinched two of the five legislative council seats which were up for grabs in biennial elections from teachers and graduates segments, and appeared poised to bag a third seat also.

Venugopal Dhoot: From an industry leader to a defaulter

Venugopal Dhoot: From an industry leader to a defaulter

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Starting with a family, which had a dealership of Bajaj Auto's scooters, to becoming the owner of a household name in consumer appliances who could afford to have Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador, Venugopal Dhoot's is a story of an aggressive small town businessman's pursuit to be on the top. Now arrested in connection with the ICICI Bank loan fraud case, Venugopal Dhoot during his heydays was not the one to simply sit on small achievements like Videocon becoming the largest television set manufacturer in India.

India's development can't take place through shortcut politics: Modi

India's development can't take place through shortcut politics: Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

He also said that infrastructure development in the country in the last eight years has been done with a human touch.

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

What Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Modi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar might have discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the delay in the appointment of 12 members to the state Legislative Council from the Governor's quota, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday.

After their sons, Maha Leader of Oppn, NCP neta to join BJP

After their sons, Maha Leader of Oppn, NCP neta to join BJP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Both the leaders are expected to join the BJP during the scheduled rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state in the coming days.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

Constable suspended for criticising Modi

Constable suspended for criticising Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Shinde, allegedly criticised Modi in a WhatsApp post recently, police said.

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Pune police make fresh arrest in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The police have arrested Siddhesh Hiraman Kamble, alias Mahakal, in connection with the killing of popular singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala in Punjab last month, an official said on Wednesday.

17 ex-ministers among 18 sworn-in in Maharashtra, no woman in Shinde cabinet

17 ex-ministers among 18 sworn-in in Maharashtra, no woman in Shinde cabinet

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The much-delayed expansion of the 41-day-old Maharashtra ministry saw as many as 17 former ministers taking oath on Tuesday.

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Hazare's fast enters 5th day, villagers block state highway

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Hazare has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra.

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

He claimed Maharashtra is the only state which has upgraded its health infrastructure to tackle the pandemic 'like no other country has done'.

Everything you wanted to know about Google Street View

Everything you wanted to know about Google Street View

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

In other countries, Street View's content comes from two sources -- Google and individual contributors. However, in India, these will be collected by the tech giant's new local partners.

Maharashtra to relax curbs in 25 districts, including Mumbai

Maharashtra to relax curbs in 25 districts, including Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The government is also considering if those who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus can be allowed to travel by local trains in Mumbai, he said.

With eyes on polls, Aaditya Thackeray begins 4,000 km yatra

With eyes on polls, Aaditya Thackeray begins 4,000 km yatra

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The Yuva Sena chief asked the party's rank and file to gear up to win the hearts of the people and the state.