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India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Check out which monuments make the most money for the government.

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Doctors, lawyers, engineers -- Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Among the 36 new faces in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers, eight are lawyers, four are doctors, two former IAS officers and four MBA degree holders, besides several engineers, making it an eclectic mix of professionals.

Fear of COVID-19 always in mind: Hospital staffer

Fear of COVID-19 always in mind: Hospital staffer

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Dhondiba Sangle, who has spent 16 years working at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Aurangabad says he never felt any kind of fear while serving the patients in the past. However, the situation is no more the same for him. He says that he is constantly under fear while working in the hospital wards, where COVID-19 patients have been undergoing treatment.

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

HC gives transit bail to Shantanu Muluk, reserves order on Nikita Jacob

HC gives transit bail to Shantanu Muluk, reserves order on Nikita Jacob

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Muluk and Jacob had on Monday approached the high court separately seeking transit anticipatory bail, after a Delhi court issued non-bailable warrants against them. According to Delhi Police, the duo were involved in preparing the toolkit document and were in direct touch with "pro-Khalistani elements".

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'We will do whatever is necessary when the day and moment arrives.' 'As a party which has ruled Maharashtra for most of its existence, we also have our base and turf to protect.'

Delhi, Maha report biggest ever single-day Covid spike

Delhi, Maha report biggest ever single-day Covid spike

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

While Delhi reported 19,486 Covid cases in the last 24 hours, Maharashtra logged 63,729 infections.

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink; experts surprised

Maharashtra's Lonar lake turns pink; experts surprised

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Located around 500 km from Mumbai, the Lonar lake in Buldhana district is a popular tourist hub and also attracts scientists from all over the world.

PIX: Akshay, Aamir, Salman go on holiday!

PIX: Akshay, Aamir, Salman go on holiday!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The couples posed for adorable selfies.

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

India's top cities with highest household income

India's top cities with highest household income

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Urbanisation is a core component to the process of city formation and building out India's competitive strength in the global markets.

Congress wiped out, can't be revived: Owaisi

Congress wiped out, can't be revived: Owaisi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The AIMIM chief claimed top leadership of the Congress has "ignored" important elections in Maharashtra and Haryana.

Maharashtra extends Covid curbs, with relaxation in districts with low caseload

Maharashtra extends Covid curbs, with relaxation in districts with low caseload

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Maharashtra government on Sunday extended the lockdown-like curbs till June 15 and also announced that relaxations will be granted depending upon the Covid-19 positivity rate and availability of oxygen beds.

Maha water crisis: Digging of borewells below 200 ft banned

Maha water crisis: Digging of borewells below 200 ft banned

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Maharashtra government on Tuesay banned digging of borewell below 200 feet in view of the acute water crisis in the state.

Covid situation turning from bad to worse: Centre

Covid situation turning from bad to worse: Centre

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said, "COVID-19 situation is turning from bad to worse. In last few weeks, especially in some states, it is a huge cause for worry. No state, no part of the country or district should be complacent."

There've have been lapses: SC to Centre on migrants' miseries

There've have been lapses: SC to Centre on migrants' miseries

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Referring to various media reports showing the 'unfortunate and miserable conditions' of migrant labourers walking on foot and cycling long distances after the lockdown, the top court issued notices to the Centre, the states and union territories and sought their replies by May 28.

Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rain predicted on Monday

Mumbai: Heavy to very heavy rain predicted on Monday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Districts like Thane and Palghar bordering Mumbai also have similar forecast of "heavy to very heavy rains" at few place for Monday, he said, adding that intensity of rains would come down from Tuesday onwards.

Rate of Covid increase in Maha tripled in a month

Rate of Covid increase in Maha tripled in a month

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The rate of increase in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra between February 14 to March 23 was three times that recorded in the previous four months, data shows.

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market. The model is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project. Under the lead responsibility of Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing 1 billion euros in its model campaign in the Indian subcontinent to strengthen its presence.

Seven policemen killed in landmine blast in Bihar

Seven policemen killed in landmine blast in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Seven policemen were killed after their jeep was blown up in a land mine blast by Maoists in Bihar's Aurangabad district on Tuesday evening.

With record spike of 7,074, Maha's Covid tally crosses 2 lakh

With record spike of 7,074, Maha's Covid tally crosses 2 lakh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Mumbai has reported total of 83,237 cases and 4,830 deaths to date.

Chanda Kochhar appears before ED over ICICI-Videocon loan

Chanda Kochhar appears before ED over ICICI-Videocon loan

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Kochhar is required to assist the investigating officer of the case in taking the probe forward and her statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Maha reports highest one-day count of 13,165 cases

Maha reports highest one-day count of 13,165 cases

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The state reported 346 deaths, taking the fatality tally to 21,033, said the health official.

Drought-hit Beed: 11-yr-old dies fetching water from well

Drought-hit Beed: 11-yr-old dies fetching water from well

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

In the second drought fatality in a span of two days, an 11-year-old boy died while fetching water from a well in drought-hit Beed district of Marathwada on Thursday.

'Don't we have any value as human beings?'

'Don't we have any value as human beings?'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'Haven't you heard of the magical EVM machines? They can negate all our votes.' 'There is no hope. Modi is India's Putin.'

Toolkit case: Nikita Jacob gets 3 week protection from arrest

Toolkit case: Nikita Jacob gets 3 week protection from arrest

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

According to the Delhi police, Nikita Jacob with arrested accused Disha Ravi, an activist from Bengaluru, were allegedly involved in preparing the document and were in direct touch with "pro-Khalistani elements".

Sheila Dikshit appointed Kerala Governor

Sheila Dikshit appointed Kerala Governor

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Highly placed sources said late Tuesday night that the decision has been conveyed to 75-year-old Dikshit, who will succeed Nikhil Kumar, a former Delhi Police Commissioner.

'Cong does not believe in lip service, Bihar will have its own model'

'Cong does not believe in lip service, Bihar will have its own model'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Thousands of hands went up in the air to greet the Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi as he landed in the semi urban constituency of Aurangabad in Bihar after making the crowd to wait for two hours in the open on a hot sunny afternoon.

Leaders on illegal hoardings can be prosecuted: HC

Leaders on illegal hoardings can be prosecuted: HC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The Bombay high court has held that any political leader, whose picture appears on an illegal hoarding or a banner, can be prosecuted.

Only 3% water left in drought-hit Marathwada dams

Only 3% water left in drought-hit Marathwada dams

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

This is the fourth year of drought in Marathwada in the past five years. Each of its 8,522 villages have been affected for two consecutive years.

Maha HSC results declared, 79.95 percent clear the exam

Maha HSC results declared, 79.95 percent clear the exam

Rediff.com30 May 2013

With an overall pass percentage of 85.88 per cent, Konkan region topped the list followed by Aurangabad and Kolhapur which reported an overall pass performance of 85.26 and 84.14 per cent each.

BJP holds protests across Maha for reopening of temples

BJP holds protests across Maha for reopening of temples

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday held protests outside temples in various cities in Maharashtra demanding reopening of places of worship, which have been shut since March in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Few visitors to ASI monuments after 3-month lockdown

Few visitors to ASI monuments after 3-month lockdown

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which opened its monuments and museums on July 6 has capped visitor entry at every site from 1,000-2,500 per slot -- 9 am to 12 pm and 12 pm to 6 pm, officials said. Tickets to visit these places can be booked online.

May ask for Central 'manpower' to give rest to police: Uddhav

May ask for Central 'manpower' to give rest to police: Uddhav

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'This doesn't mean that Mumbai will be handed over to the army'

Centre asks states on graded lifting of Covid curbs

Centre asks states on graded lifting of Covid curbs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In order to bring uniformity, the need for following the existing framework for either imposition of restrictions or allowing relaxations based on the burden of disease and strain on healthcare infrastructure still remain important.

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Bhima Koregaon: The Mystery of Fadnavis' Terms of Reference

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

No report of the violence was sent by Mumbai's police commissioner to the government. Why was the violence then considered serious enough to be included in the Terms of Reference? Was it a balancing act to counter the accusations that were then being made against Hindutva leaders Sambhaji Bhide and Milind Ekbote?

Lockdown in Maharashtra to be lifted zone-wise: Uddhav

Lockdown in Maharashtra to be lifted zone-wise: Uddhav

Rediff.com1 May 2020

He said the lockdown rules will not be relaxed in haste.

Raj Thackeray surrenders in court; gets bail

Raj Thackeray surrenders in court; gets bail

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday surrendered before a court in Aurangabad in connection with four cases of rioting registered against him in 2008, but was later released on bail. Raj presented himself in the court of Judicial Magistrate, First Class, in Gangapur area in Aurangabad in central Maharashtra. The court released him on a bail of Rs 15,000 in all the four cases. He was accompanied by his lawyer Sayaji Nagare.

Record 178 COVID-19 deaths in Maha in 1 day; 2,786 new cases

Record 178 COVID-19 deaths in Maha in 1 day; 2,786 new cases

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

In a kind of relief, record 5,071 patients were discharged in a single day, leading to the overall count surpassing the number of active cases in the state for the first time.

Bombay HC stays arrest warrant against Raj

Bombay HC stays arrest warrant against Raj

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court on Wednesday stayed the arrest warrant against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray till January 4, 2010.The Badnapur JMFC court had issued the arrest warrant against Raj in connection to a stone pelting incident at a bus near Hirvi Phata in Badnapur of Jalna district on October 21 in 2008. Justice S S Shinde of the Aurangabad bench passed the order and advocate Sagar Ladda appeared for Raj.