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BMC polls: Fadnavis plays old clips, says Raj, Uddhav fighting for survival

BMC polls: Fadnavis plays old clips, says Raj, Uddhav fighting for survival

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, stating the Mumbai civic body election is a fight for their political survival. He also defended development projects and economic growth under the current government.

Jain monk begins indefinite fast over kabutarkhana closure

Jain monk begins indefinite fast over kabutarkhana closure

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The monk claimed that since the closure of the feeding area, the pigeon population has drastically declined.

Driver of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar's father held in abduction case

Driver of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar's father held in abduction case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Navi Mumbai police have arrested the driver of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's father in connection with a road rage incident involving the abduction of a truck helper. Other family members are still at large.

Abducted truck driver rescued from Puja Khedkar's home

Abducted truck driver rescued from Puja Khedkar's home

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

A truck driver, allegedly abducted after a road rage incident in Navi Mumbai, has been rescued from the house of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in Pune, police said.

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The mother of a former IAS probationer is accused of helping suspects in a truck driver's abduction escape and unleashing dogs on police in Pune.

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun's huge release, Pushpa: The Rule, has attracted fans to theatres in hordes.

Maharashtra polls heat up with family feuds across constituencies

Maharashtra polls heat up with family feuds across constituencies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Amid parties accusing rivals of promoting dynastic politics, the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will see brothers, cousins and father-children in the fray, with members of the same family taking on each other in some seats.

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The toll waiver will be in force from midnight on Monday, he said.

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

Indian Idol: 'I want to be famous like Neha Kakkar'

Indian Idol: 'I want to be famous like Neha Kakkar'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Ankita Singh has always dreamt of a career in singing, but her family was against it.

Frankfurt To Cape Town: The Tiranga Spirit

Frankfurt To Cape Town: The Tiranga Spirit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they celebrated the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.

Dubai to Pune: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Dubai to Pune: Ganpati Bappa Morya

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

NIA to probe explosives recovery case near Mukesh Ambani's home

NIA to probe explosives recovery case near Mukesh Ambani's home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The NIA took over the case following orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

'Hey Bappa, bless all of us!'

'Hey Bappa, bless all of us!'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In addition to the negative sentiment as a consequence of changes announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 concerning tax treatment for debt repayment distribution, concerns about hiring slowdown and its leasing impact, as well as higher interest rates, could blight the sector in the near term.

Maha polls: Prominent names missing from BJP's 1st list; turncoats rewarded

Maha polls: Prominent names missing from BJP's 1st list; turncoats rewarded

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

High-profile figures Eknath Khadse and Vindo Tawde are missing from it.

Dubai to Bengaluru, Ganesha brings happiness for all

Dubai to Bengaluru, Ganesha brings happiness for all

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav.

Owner of SUV which caused explosives scare near Ambani's house found dead

Owner of SUV which caused explosives scare near Ambani's house found dead

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Mansukh, around 45 years old, had gone missing on Thursday night. The body was found on the banks of the creek along the Mumbra Reti Bunder road, a senior official of Thane Police said.

Congress corporator shot dead

Congress corporator shot dead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Anant Kale was killed in sector three of Airoli node at around 0900 hours, police said. Kale represented the Airoli ward in the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

So cute! Ganesha wears a helmet

So cute! Ganesha wears a helmet

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Rediff readers share their best Ganesha photos.

Has the Modi wave favoured Congress-NCP turncoats?

Has the Modi wave favoured Congress-NCP turncoats?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ahead of the elections, a lot had been spoken of the large number of leaders defecting from the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena. In fact, a month before the polls, more than two dozen Congress-NCP leaders quit and joined the BJP in hopes of riding high on the Narendra Modi wave. While for some the shift has brought in good fortune, for others it has brought loss. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com analyses how these defectors have fared.

SEE: Stunning flamingos take flight

SEE: Stunning flamingos take flight

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The pink beauties have arrived in Mumbai for their annual visit.

Mumbai may get Nokia plant

Mumbai may get Nokia plant

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

4 Cong-NCP MLAs resign, set to join BJP in Maharashtra

4 Cong-NCP MLAs resign, set to join BJP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

NCP MLAs Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale (Satara), Vaibhav Pichad (Akole) and Sandeep Naik (Airoli) and Congress MLA Kalidas Kolambkar (Naigaon) handed over their resignation letters separately to Speaker Haribhau Bagade at the state legislature building Vidhan Bhawan in south Mumbai.

Waze, Hiran seen meeting on the day Scorpio was 'stolen'

Waze, Hiran seen meeting on the day Scorpio was 'stolen'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

CCTV footage shows that suspended police officer Sachin Waze and deceased businessman Mansukh Hiran had met on February 17, the day a Scorpio in Hiran's possession was 'stolen', an official of the Maharashtra ATS said on Friday.

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Fadnavis, the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of the state, filed his papers from the Nagpur South-West constituency.

Ambani bomb scare: SUV owner wrote letter to CM before death

Ambani bomb scare: SUV owner wrote letter to CM before death

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mansukh Hiren, who was in possession of the car that was found with explosives outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence, in a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister had alleged that he was being harassed by police and media. He had also claimed that in spite of being a victim, he was treated as an accused.

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Ambani bomb scare: 'Car owner suspected to have died of drowning'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Opinion on likely cause of the death of Mansukh Hiren, who is said to be the owner of the vehicle with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai last month, is reserved in his post-mortem report on Saturday, a Thane police official said.

Ambani bomb case: Fadnavis seeks arrest of cop Sachin Vaze

Ambani bomb case: Fadnavis seeks arrest of cop Sachin Vaze

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Fadnavis's comments in the Maharashtra Assembly led to an uproar in the House, with the Shiv Sena raising the issue of alleged suicide of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Lok Sabha member Mohan Delkar.

30-feet-long dead whale washed ashore in Mumbai

30-feet-long dead whale washed ashore in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

A whale corpse washed ashore on Juhu beach on late Thursday night, spotted initially by joggers at around 9 pm on Friday morning.

WATCH: Swiggy delivery boy turns Mumbai braveheart

WATCH: Swiggy delivery boy turns Mumbai braveheart

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Bachpan se hi mujhe sabki madad karna pasand hai,' says the fearless lad who says he will readily risk his life again if the occasion so demanded.

Most promising real estate hotspot in Navi Mumbai

Most promising real estate hotspot in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Here's a series that will help you understand the factors responsible for why some areas in India are fast emerging as real estate hotspots and help you make informed choices while investing in real estate.

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!

Fire in Navi Mumbai godown; no casualties reported

Fire in Navi Mumbai godown; no casualties reported

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

A fire broke out on Wednesday at the Central Warehousing Corporation godown in Navi Mumbai, officials said.

Explosive-laden SUV found near Ambani's house was stolen; NIA begins probe

Explosive-laden SUV found near Ambani's house was stolen; NIA begins probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The vehicle with explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in south Mumbai had been stolen last week, and a letter found inside said this was only a 'glimpse' of things to come, police said on Friday.

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to send us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Beautiful Ganpatis from London to Pune

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

In PHOTOS: Baba Ramdev teaches yoga in Mumbai

In PHOTOS: Baba Ramdev teaches yoga in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev is in Mumbai these days as a part of his Bharat Swabhiman Yatra, which started from Haridwar -- the headquarters of the Pathanjali Yoga Peeth -- and will move around the country for 300 days covering all states.

Robbers shoot dead cop in Navi Mumbai

Robbers shoot dead cop in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Babasaheb Adhav, a sub-inspector at the Rabale police station, was killed outside the Maharashtra and Punjab Cooperative Bank in Airoli.

'How can our .303 rifles fight against AK-47?'

'How can our .303 rifles fight against AK-47?'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

While leaving his Airoli home in suburban Mumbai on Wednesday night, Sudam Aaba Pandarkar, an assistant sub-inspector of the Thane Railway Police, could never have imagined the terrible night that awaited him.