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40-metre-long crack appears on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway

40-metre-long crack appears on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The 40-metre-long crack was detected near Fatiyabad village on chainage 443/650, a release from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation said.

Male friend booked after woman's car falls into valley

Male friend booked after woman's car falls into valley

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Police have registered a case against a man after his woman friend died when a car she was driving fell into a valley in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district three days ago, an official said on Thursday.

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The government is thrusting new leaders to the fore and moving others aside to create a rift between the Maratha and OBC communities, he said, stressing that those protesting over their demand for non-dilution of the OBC quota are not at fault.

Maratha activist Jarange calls off fast, vents ire on BJP

Maratha activist Jarange calls off fast, vents ire on BJP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday suspended his indefinite fast, which he began five days ago over the quota issue, stating that his community members say they want him alive to fight for the cause.

What drove Toyota Kirloskar profit 3x in FY24

What drove Toyota Kirloskar profit 3x in FY24

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 4,787 crore for 2023-24 (FY24) - more than three times the earnings recorded the previous year. This growth can be attributed to robust demand for its vehicles, particularly hybrid models and cross-badged cars from the Toyota-Suzuki alliance.

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The Congress on Sunday demanded a thorough probe into Siddique's murder and said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, who holds home portfolio, should take moral responsibility for law and order "failure" and resign.

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break 'Dahi Handis' (claypots filled with curd) suspended in mid-air.

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Hum hain naye...: When CJI refers to 'Dil Chahta Hai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Bombay high court's new complex on land allotted by the Maharashtra government in Mumbai's upscale Bandra area, he noted the mega project was a collaboration between the state and the judiciary to provide modern infrastructure to citizens.

Mumbai rains: Runway shut for hour, 50 flights cancelled

Mumbai rains: Runway shut for hour, 50 flights cancelled

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Flight services at Mumbai airport were severely impacted on Monday due to low visibility after heavy rains in the city, leading to runway operations being shut for over an hour and approximately 50 flights being cancelled, sources said.

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Whoever is doing it (threats to airlines), they are actually carrying out a recce.' 'This is the manner in which terrorists strike.'

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a veiled attack on CM Shinde, Thackeray said the 'Kansa Mama', a reference to a character in Mahabharat, is busy getting rakhis tied on his wrists and asked when he will get justice for the nieces.

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a memorable evening for the players, many of whom experienced such a rapturous welcome for the first time in their lives.

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be opened for traffic in the first phase, an official earlier said, adding that motorists can enter the coastal road from Worli Seaface, Haji Ali interchange and Amarson's interchange points, and exit at Marine Lines.

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who arrived in Warsaw on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will also travel to Ukraine, paid his tributes at the memorials for the Valivade-Kolhapur camp and the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino in Warsaw.

Hoarding collapse accused brought to Mumbai

Hoarding collapse accused brought to Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Bhavesh Bhinde, an advertising firm's director, whose company had put up the giant hoarding that collapsed in Mumbai killing 16 people, was brought to the city early on Friday, a police official said.

Phase III: Meet The Richest Candidate

Phase III: Meet The Richest Candidate

Rediff.com6 May 2024

29 per cent candidates have declared assets worth Rs 10 million or more in the third phase.

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

Ink thrown at police car carrying Porsche teen's dad

Ink thrown at police car carrying Porsche teen's dad

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Some persons allegedly tried to throw ink at the police vehicle in which the father of a 17-year-old boy, whose speeding luxury car killed two software engineers in Pune, was being brought to a local court, an official said.

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Omar to Owaisi, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Here are glimpses of famous faces who got their fingers inked.

Rains, gusty winds cause chaos in Mumbai; flights, trains, metro hit

Rains, gusty winds cause chaos in Mumbai; flights, trains, metro hit

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Owing the sudden rains, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport too announced a temporary suspension of flights. While incoming flights have been diverted to other destinations like Goa and Ahmedabad, outgoing flights have been delayed. Airport sources said flights are being resumed in a staggered manner to cope with the rush and it will take some time for normalcy to return.

Factory fire in Maharashtra kills 6 workers

Factory fire in Maharashtra kills 6 workers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

According to fire department officials, the blaze erupted around 02:15 am at the factory in Waluj MIDC area.

'India Needs More Than 2 Airlines'

'India Needs More Than 2 Airlines'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Just look at China: They have five or six major airlines and some smaller ones.'

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Why This Fadnavis Confidante Quit BJP...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'I had told Fadnavisji that I will be with the party till the Lok Sabha election and I will give my 100 per cent to campaign for the BJP. But ultimately I will have to take this decision (to quit the BJP).' 'When I requested him to see this from the point of view of an elder brother, he could not say anything more after that.'

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Modi lauded the Navy following the announcement that a woman officer would be commanding a Naval ship for the time time.

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.

Maharashtra speaker wants Alibaug renamed after Maratha braveheart

Maharashtra speaker wants Alibaug renamed after Maratha braveheart

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar has urged the state government to rename Alibaug as 'Maynaknagri' in memory of Maynak Bhandari, who played a crucial role in the naval prowess of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Maha hospital deaths: Minister seeks 4 months for...

Maha hospital deaths: Minister seeks 4 months for...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In the wake of deaths of several patients at government-run hospitals at Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in a short span, Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif on Thursday said positive changes will be brought in the functioning of the state-run medical facilities in four months.

Goa minister injured in stone pelting after unveiling Shivaji statue

Goa minister injured in stone pelting after unveiling Shivaji statue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

There was heavy police presence in Sao Jose De Areal village near Margao town on Sunday after some people installed a statue of the Maratha king, while another group took objection.

VBA declares 8 candidates, ends suspense over ties with MVA

VBA declares 8 candidates, ends suspense over ties with MVA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

He alleged that the MVA allies were refusing to consider the factor of Maratha activist Manoj Jarange.

MVA govt planned to arrest Fadnavis, when I objected...: Shinde

MVA govt planned to arrest Fadnavis, when I objected...: Shinde

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The MVA government had planned to arrest Devendra Fadnavis and when he objected, they planned to arrest him as well, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

DRI busts drug unit in Maha city, seizes drugs worth Rs 160 cr

DRI busts drug unit in Maha city, seizes drugs worth Rs 160 cr

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Search of two premises of a firm called Apex Medichem Private Limited on Saturday led to the seizures, he said.

Six years after Modi-mukt call, Raj Thackeray to hold poll rallies for PM

Six years after Modi-mukt call, Raj Thackeray to hold poll rallies for PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A day after the MNS chief declared his unconditional support for the ruling Mahayuti alliance, Sanjay Shirsat, the spokesperson for the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, claimed the move would avoid the potential vote division in elections.

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

He is allegedly a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs, the official said.

Sorry, I had asked you to make Modi PM: Uddhav

Sorry, I had asked you to make Modi PM: Uddhav

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Uddhav said Modi lacks the self-confidence of 2014 and 2019.

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, 2 pub staffers sent to police custody

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, 2 pub staffers sent to police custody

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The teenage boy's father, a real estate developer, and employees of Black Club pub Nitesh Shevani and Jayesh Gavkar, were produced before additional sessions judge S P Ponkshe.

A Salute To A Hero At Zero Degrees

A Salute To A Hero At Zero Degrees

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Despite temperatures dipping below 0 degrees soldiers paid their heartfelt respects to the Maratha warrior king of the 17th century, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Sharad Pawar faction gets 'man blowing trumpet' as party symbol

Sharad Pawar faction gets 'man blowing trumpet' as party symbol

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The Sharad Pawar faction quoted lines from a popular poem 'Tutari' written by Jnanpith awardee Kusumagraj.

TEST DRIVE: Mumbai's amazing undersea coastal road

TEST DRIVE: Mumbai's amazing undersea coastal road

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes his car for a spin on Mumbai's brand-new coastal road and comes away awestruck.