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Manda Mhatre, BJP MLA, Recovering After Heart Attack

Manda Mhatre, BJP MLA, Recovering After Heart Attack

Rediff.com1 days ago

BJP MLA Manda Mhatre from Belapur, Navi Mumbai, was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde enquired about her health.

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 crore are still in circulation, according to official data released on Wednesday.

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 crore are still in circulation, more than two years after the Reserve Bank's withdrawal of the currency notes, according to official data released on Monday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023.

'He went to see paradise on earth, but will now return home dead'

'He went to see paradise on earth, but will now return home dead'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

After retirement, Desle toured a couple of places but visiting Kashmir was his dream, said 60-year-old Nerkar who used to do yoga with his friend regularly.

Rs 6,691 cr worth Rs 2000 notes still with public

Rs 6,691 cr worth Rs 2000 notes still with public

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said 98.12 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,691 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

2,000 notes: Rs 6,839 cr still with the public

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The Reserve Bank on Monday said 98.08 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,839 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,970 crore worth such notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

3 killed in Navi Mumbai building collapse; 2 rescued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Two persons were rescued after the incident that occurred at 4.50 am in Shahbaz village, they said, adding that before the building collapsed, the authorities managed to evacuate 52 residents.

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.

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

4-storey building collapses in Navi Mumbai, 3 feared trapped

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and personnel of the civic body's fire brigade rescued the two persons and carrying out the extricate the others.

Rs 2000 notes: Rs 7,581 cr still with the public

Rs 2000 notes: Rs 7,581 cr still with the public

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.87 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,581 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, has declined to Rs 7,581 crore at the close of business on June 28, 2024.

Mumbai gets 100 mm rainfall in 10 hrs; rail, air traffic hit

Mumbai gets 100 mm rainfall in 10 hrs; rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were suspended twice for a brief period due to inclement weather and low visibility, a source said.

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

No exchange, deposit of Rs 2,000 notes on Apr 1

No exchange, deposit of Rs 2,000 notes on Apr 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The facility to exchange or deposit Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024 due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The facility will resume on Tuesday (April 2, 2024) at the 19 issue offices of the RBI, it added. "The facility of exchange/deposit of Rs 2,000 banknotes will not be available on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the 19 issue offices of the Reserve Bank of India due to operations associated with the annual closing of accounts," it said.

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rs 2,000 notes totalling Rs 9,760 cr still with the public: RBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said nearly 97.26 per cent of the Rs 2,000 bank notes have been returned to the banking system, and only about Rs 9,760 crore worth of the notes are still with the public. On May 19, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes from circulation. "The total value of Rs 2,000 bank notes in circulation, which amounted to Rs 3.56 lakh crore as at the close of business on May 19, 2023 when the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 bank notes was announced, has declined to Rs 9,760 crore as at the close of business on November 30, 2023," the RBI said in a statement.

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old man in the ladies' compartment of a moving Mumbai local train when she was travelling alone on Wednesday morning. The accused was arrested after nearly eight hours of the incident, a GRP official said.

Amruta Khanvilkar's Mast Style

Amruta Khanvilkar's Mast Style

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Pause here to take in noteworthy minimalist style.

You can send Rs 2,000 notes by post to RBI for direct credit in bank accounts

You can send Rs 2,000 notes by post to RBI for direct credit in bank accounts

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

People can send their Rs 2,000 banknotes to specified regional offices of the Reserve Bank through the insured post for credit in their bank accounts. This is a hassle-free option for the people who are away from the regional offices of the Reserve Bank. Besides, the RBI is offering TLR (Triple Lock Receptacle) form to people for a deposit of Rs 2,000 banknotes in their bank account.

Gautam Navlakha released from jail, taken for house arrest

Gautam Navlakha released from jail, taken for house arrest

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Gautam Navlakha, an accused in Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, was released from Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai on Saturday evening and will live under house arrest for a month.

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jarange appealed to Shinde and his deputies to come together and resolve the issue of Maratha quota, an emotive issue which has been dominating the state's political discourse for the last few months.

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Can India win an Olympic Medal in Climbing?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While sport climbing made its debut in the Olympics only this year, it has had a popular home in India for many years now.

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

16 killed in Maharashtra landslide, bad weather hits rescue ops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Four National Disaster Response Force teams are engaged in rescue work, he added. The village has around 50 houses, of which 17 were buried under the landslide, the official said.

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

This is a first chargesheet against Singh, who is facing multiple cases of extortion.

Maha BJP MLA's son among 7 MBBS students killed in car crash

Maha BJP MLA's son among 7 MBBS students killed in car crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Due to the impact of the crash, the SUV was reduced to pulp.

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Does an airport's name mean a lot?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'The urge to name the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport after well-known personalities and the equally strong urge to rally in large numbers supporting this name and that; all of this amidst COVID-19, felt deplorable,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

However, till Monday evening he was still in prison as formalities for his release could not be completed.

How 'special meeting' with Raina spurred MI youngster Tilak...

How 'special meeting' with Raina spurred MI youngster Tilak...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Tilak Varma's lucid style of strokeplay must have brought a wide grin on Suresh Raina's face while watching him reverse sweep Ravichandran Ashwin for a six.

Mumbai, Konkan to get heavy rain; orange alert issued

Mumbai, Konkan to get heavy rain; orange alert issued

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The orange alert implies that authorities should be ready to handle situations arising out of severe weather.

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Thackeray was speaking virtually after the inauguration of a water taxi service, linking Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai, and the Belapur jetty in the neighbouring township.

Manohar Joshi courts arrest against Reliance SEZ

Manohar Joshi courts arrest against Reliance SEZ

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Senior Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi courted arrest at Belapur on Thursday along with party workers as part of the 'jail bharo andolan' to protest the Mahamumbai special economic zone of Reliance group in Raigad.

REL to set up captive power plants

REL to set up captive power plants

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Reliance Energy Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation to set up two group captive power plants at Butibori in Nagpur and Thane-Belapur belt near Mumbai.

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

This is the first time in past several decades that suburban trains have been stopped. Earlier in 1974, the suburban and long distance train services were stopped for around 20 days due to trade union strike.

Youth associated with Zakir Naik's foundation arrested

Youth associated with Zakir Naik's foundation arrested

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

A case under Indian Penal Code Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 153A (promoting enmity between groups) as well as under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act was registered in Kochi.

Blockade disrupts Mumbai-Pune traffic

Blockade disrupts Mumbai-Pune traffic

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Traffic between Mumbai and Pune was disrupted on Thursday morning for nearly five hours when villagers from Belapur staged a blockade demanding arrest of a truck driver, who allegedly raped a six-year-old girl on Wednesday night.

Ikea to open 2nd India store in Navi Mumbai on Dec 18

Ikea to open 2nd India store in Navi Mumbai on Dec 18

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Next in line will be mega stores in cities such as Gurgaon and Bengaluru, though timelines for launch have not been specified yet. The company will also launch two more city-centre or smaller stores in 2021 in Mumbai to reach a wider audience.

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.

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, downpour to continue on Sunday

Heavy rain lashes Mumbai, downpour to continue on Sunday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Very heavy with isolated extremely heavy rainfall (>200mm) forecasted for N Konkan including Mumbai in 24 hrs. Entire west coast very active monsoon'

Stock exchanges activate disaster recovery sites

Stock exchanges activate disaster recovery sites

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The objective is to ensure the exchange's preparedness in the event of a natural calamity, so that any disruptions should not affect market integrity and investor confidence.