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Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Allahbadia apologises for 'parents have sex' remarks after backlash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

During his recent appearance on the show, Ranveer Allahbadia asked a contestant whether they would rather watch their parents have sex for the rest of their life or join them once and put a stop to it.

Doubting EVMs, Solapur villagers to hold 'repoll' with ballots

Doubting EVMs, Solapur villagers to hold 'repoll' with ballots

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Residents of a village in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Monday said they have planned a 'repoll' using ballots as the results of the recently-concluded assembly polls were 'doubtful' due to the presence of electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maha Speaker

Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maha Speaker

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly.

Saif thanks, pays auto driver who took him to hospital

Saif thanks, pays auto driver who took him to hospital

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has met auto-rickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana, who rushed him to hospital after he was injured in the knife attack at his home in Mumbai in the wee hours last week, and thanked him for the timely help.

BJP contested 149 seats in Maharashtra, leading in 127

BJP contested 149 seats in Maharashtra, leading in 127

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appeared set to retain power in Maharashtra, and was leading in 214 of the 288 assembly seats, as per the latest figures by the Election Commission.

3 cases booked, 51 arrested for violence in Parbhani

3 cases booked, 51 arrested for violence in Parbhani

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

At least 51 people were arrested, and three cases registered so far in connection with the violent protests that broke out in Maharashtra's Parbhani city over vandalising of a replica of the Constitution, police said on Friday.

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

'Women Know BJP Is Looting Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'BJP's last resort to win the election is to divide people into caste, religion, creed. but it doesn't happen in Maharashtra.'

'Let rebels get joy of pulling down Balasaheb's son from CM post'

'Let rebels get joy of pulling down Balasaheb's son from CM post'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Here are some of quotes from Uddhav Thackeray's resignation speech.

No friendly fight in MVA, Cong suspends all rebels

No friendly fight in MVA, Cong suspends all rebels

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said all the party rebels contesting against the official candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have been suspended for six years.

Maharashtra Polls: A Fact File

Maharashtra Polls: A Fact File

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Polling for the 288 seats of the Maharashtra assembly will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Uddhav handed over 'remote control' to Congress: Modi in Mumbai

Uddhav handed over 'remote control' to Congress: Modi in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mocked Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for "handing over the remote control" of the party to the Congress as he took poll battle to Mumbai with less than a week left for voting in Maharashtra.

Beed boils over sarpanch murder, even allies want Munde out

Beed boils over sarpanch murder, even allies want Munde out

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Thousands of people gathered in Maharashtra's Beed city on Saturday to protest against the brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh as even MLAs from ruling parties demanded the sacking of Nationalist Congress Party minister Dhananjay Munde.

Sena-UBT's Arvind Sawant booked for calling Shaina N C 'imported maal'

Sena-UBT's Arvind Sawant booked for calling Shaina N C 'imported maal'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A first information report (FIR) was registered in Mumbai on Friday against Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP Arvind Sawant for referring to Shaina N C, an assembly elections candidate of the rival Shiv Sena, as 'imported maal'.

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Shinde had retained most of the sitting MLAs, who chose to be with him when he led the rebellion two years ago. They delivered for him on Saturday when votes for the state polls were counted.

Remarks against complainant without care, caution, court tells Raut

Remarks against complainant without care, caution, court tells Raut

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

In the detailed order made available on Thursday, the court said Medha Somaiya is a well qualified and reputed personality and that her image was shattered due the defamation.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

Tensions among MVA allies over CM's come to fore ahead of polls

Tensions among MVA allies over CM's come to fore ahead of polls

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

In signs of friction in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over the chief minister's post, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said ally Congress should understand his party's contribution in increasing the grand old party's tally in the Lok Sabha polls.

Samajwadi Party exits MVA over Uddhav aide's Babri post

Samajwadi Party exits MVA over Uddhav aide's Babri post

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

The Samajwadi Party announced on Saturday that it would walk out of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi after Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray's close aide hailed the demolition of Babri mosque and a related newspaper advertisement.

Violence in Parbhani after Constitution replica damaged

Violence in Parbhani after Constitution replica damaged

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Violent protests erupted in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India, for the second day over the vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution. Prohibitory orders were imposed in the city, banning gatherings of five or more people in public places. A mob indulged in arson and vandalised the district collector's office. Police arrested a man in connection with the incident, but protests continued. Protesters demanded a thorough investigation and blamed the government's lax approach.

Raut demands re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers

Raut demands re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

'Band-aid for bullet wounds': Oppn slams Budget, says poll-centric

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India's opposition parties have sharply criticized the Union Budget, calling it inadequate to address the country's economic woes and accusing the BJP-led government of using it to woo voters in Bihar and Delhi ahead of upcoming elections. Leaders from the Congress, TMC, DMK, SP, and CPI(M) voiced their disapproval, highlighting concerns over inflation, unemployment, and the lack of substantial measures to support the agricultural sector and the poor. They also criticized the tax cuts for the middle class as insufficient and coming too late after years of high taxes and rising prices.

BJP, Sena counter Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira letter

BJP, Sena counter Rahul's Savarkar attack with Indira letter

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde wondered whether Indira Gandhi was also anti-Constitution as she had praised Savarkar as a "remarkable son of India".

Battle For Survival For Pawars, Uddhav, Shinde

Battle For Survival For Pawars, Uddhav, Shinde

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Voters, it is said, get the government they deserve. We will soon see what voters in Maharashtra choose. Till then, a sense of helplessness and scepticism hangs in the air, notes Ramesh Menon.

BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

BJP's Shaina, ex-minister Danve's daughter in Shinde Sena's third list

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, announced the latest list which also has the name of Sanjana Jadhav, daughter of former Union minister and BJP leader Raosaheb Danve.

Shinde-led rebel MLAs name their group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'

Shinde-led rebel MLAs name their group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The decision comes at a time when Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is holding the executive meeting of Shiv Sena.

Maharashtra assembly unlikely to have a Leader of Opposition

Maharashtra assembly unlikely to have a Leader of Opposition

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Mahayuti landslide in Maharashtra will leave the state assembly without a leader of opposition as no party outside the ruling alliance has been able to get the mandatory minimum 29 seats.

Cracks in MVA as Uddhav Sena leader blames Cong for poll rout

Cracks in MVA as Uddhav Sena leader blames Cong for poll rout

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Fissures emerged within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra following their defeat in the state assembly elections. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve blamed the Congress's overconfidence, claiming they were already discussing portfolios even before winning the polls. Danve also said there was a lack of clarity on leadership within the alliance, with 10 Congress leaders reportedly vying for the chief minister's position. He also expressed that Uddhav Thackeray's presence as the chief ministerial face could have swung votes in their favour. Despite winning 30 of 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, the MVA secured only 49 seats out of 288 in the state polls. The Shiv Sena (UBT) won 20, Congress 16, NCP (SP) 10, Samajwadi Party 2, and CPM 1.

Need rest, hence...: Missing Shinde Sena MLA returns home after 2 days

Need rest, hence...: Missing Shinde Sena MLA returns home after 2 days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

He did not elaborate on where he was for two days.

Balasaheb feared Sena will become Cong: Kangana

Balasaheb feared Sena will become Cong: Kangana

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Ranaut has been making headlines with her bold statements and revelations about Bollywood after actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence in June.

BJP counters Uddhav with video showing checking of Fadnavis' bags

BJP counters Uddhav with video showing checking of Fadnavis' bags

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday posted a video on X showing checking of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' bags, and said merely holding the Constitution for 'show' is not enough and one must also follow the constitutional system.

Bitter results for MVA in Maharashtra's sugar belt

Bitter results for MVA in Maharashtra's sugar belt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The ruling Mahayuti alliance bagged 53 of the 70 assembly seats in the region.

Saffron sweep in Maharashtra; Fadnavis poised to return as CM

Saffron sweep in Maharashtra; Fadnavis poised to return as CM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday retained power in Maharashtra, pocketing a whopping 230 of the 288 assembly seats, as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 50 seats.

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Maha polls: CM Shinde's income falls 50%, assets rise since 2018-19

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Total assets of the CM and his wife have gone up from 11.56 crore in 2019 to Rs 37.68 crore in 2023-24, a rise of 225 percent, the affidavit showed.

'Modiji Has Tamed The People Of India'

'Modiji Has Tamed The People Of India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'The BJP has killed public anger. They have killed people's self-respect.'

Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Modi, Ambani, Shah Rukh, Salman attend star-studded Maha swearing-in

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of Nationalist Democratic Alliance-ruled states and prominent personalities from industry and Bollywood on Thursday attended the grand swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Chief Minister in Mumbai.

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The ordinance will be tabled in the next session of the legislature, it said, adding that 27 posts were approved for the commission.

MVA reluctant to name CM face, Uddhav says he doesn't...

MVA reluctant to name CM face, Uddhav says he doesn't...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said he didn't harbour aspirations to become Maharashtra CM, a remark coming against the backdrop of Maha Vikas Aghadi allies' reluctance to face assembly polls with a CM face.

Sena firm on home portfolio ahead of Maha cabinet expansion

Sena firm on home portfolio ahead of Maha cabinet expansion

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Amid intense discussions among Mahayuti allies over the distribution of portfolios and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's insistence on the home ministry, the clarity on the composition of the council of ministers is expected by Sunday, sources said.

Cong will snatch tribal quota: Modi in Jharkhand

Cong will snatch tribal quota: Modi in Jharkhand

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of making attempts to snatch reservations meant for tribals and hand them over to its 'vote bank'.