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New Chhattisgarh assembly has 72 crorepati MLAs; 17 face criminal cases

New Chhattisgarh assembly has 72 crorepati MLAs; 17 face criminal cases

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The BJP tops the list with 43 (80 percent) of 54 MLAs each having declared assets valued at more than Rs 1 crore.

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Army had paid rich tributes to 'Axel', a Belgian Malinois.

Maha SIT begins probe into Trimbakeshwar temple forcible entry

Maha SIT begins probe into Trimbakeshwar temple forcible entry

Rediff.com19 May 2023

SIT chief Sukhwinder Singh visited the Shiva temple, one of 12 jyotirlingas in the country, examined relevant CCTV camera footage and met the temple's trustees.

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Electioneering ended in Madhya Pradesh at 6 pm except in Naxalites-hit districts of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori, where campaigning drew to a close early at 3 pm.

Did Sharad Pawar come to BJP in 2019 out of fear, asks Fadnavis

Did Sharad Pawar come to BJP in 2019 out of fear, asks Fadnavis

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

'It is inappropriate to level allegations against your own colleagues after they leave you'

100% true: Fadnavis on Sharad Pawar backing his govt

100% true: Fadnavis on Sharad Pawar backing his govt

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Fadnavis on Monday said his oath-taking ceremony with Ajit Pawar in 2019 had Sharad Pawar's backing.

Aaditya Thackeray's close aide joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Aaditya Thackeray's close aide joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Interestingly, Kanal's crossover to Sena came on a day Aaditya Thackeray led a morcha against alleged scams and corruption in the Mumbai civic body.

Maharashtra sees 4th oath-taking ceremony in 4 years

Maharashtra sees 4th oath-taking ceremony in 4 years

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The swearing-in of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and several of his colleagues as deputy chief minister and ministers, respectively, on Saturday has meant Maharashtra has seen four oath-taking ceremonies in as many years at its stately Raj Bhavan.

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, was the first choice of the awards selection committee.

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Police have booked more than 10 people for 'promoting enmity' after they allegedly burnt photocopies of the pages of Ramcharitmanas in the Vrindavan area of Lucknow on Sunday.

PIX: Sardar Singh, Jhajharia, bask in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Sardar Singh, Jhajharia, bask in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Devendra Jhajharia, on Tuesday became the first para athlete to receive India's highest sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- along with hockey star Sardar Singh, who has endured trying times off the field in the last one year.

Fadnavis meets Maha governor, demands floor test

Fadnavis meets Maha governor, demands floor test

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Fadnavis said 39 Sena MLAs who belong to the Shinde faction have said they do not support the government.

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Will Amit Shah replace Rajnath Singh as defence minister?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Many changes are likely in the BJP and government in coming weeks.

Designer Anishka Jaisinghani gets bail in Amruta Fadnavis bribe case

Designer Anishka Jaisinghani gets bail in Amruta Fadnavis bribe case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A court in Mumbai on Monday granted bail to designer Anishka Jaisinghani, arrested for allegedly offering a bribe to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta for intervening in a criminal case and attempting to extort Rs 10 crore from her.

Chisti lands in controversy over remarks on judiciary

Chisti lands in controversy over remarks on judiciary

Rediff.com16 May 2012

He may have gone home briefly with the Supreme Court's permission but Pakistani virologist Khaleel Chisti has left behind a controversy by his remarks against the judiciary in India.

'Fear of ED, CBI, greed for power makes them leave the Congress'

'Fear of ED, CBI, greed for power makes them leave the Congress'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'Can you believe Ashok Chavan was with me in the senior leaders' meeting one day, and next day morning, he switched sides!'

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'We were sure our appeal would succeed. We knew we could break down the evidence and show it was hollow.'

INDIA will form govt at Centre if...: Sachin Pilot

INDIA will form govt at Centre if...: Sachin Pilot

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre had 'failed in every field' and claimed if the Congress wins in upcoming state elections, then the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will form a coalition government in 2024.

Telangana sees 64% polling till 5 pm, no major violence reported

Telangana sees 64% polling till 5 pm, no major violence reported

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Polling is underway to elect 119 members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, with voters queuing up to exercise their franchise amid tight security on Thursday.

Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

After paying obeisance to Ramlalla and overseeing the construction work of the temple, Shinde said he is happy that the dream of "Hindu Hriday Samrat" Balasaheb Thackeray and crores of Ram bhakts is being fulfilled.

UP: Six killed in cracker shop explosion

UP: Six killed in cracker shop explosion

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

The explosion took place at around 11.30 AM in the shop, belonging to one Ibban, in Kanth town of the district, Inspector General of Police Devendra Singh Chauhan told PTI.

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

10 mountaineers killed, many stuck in U'khand avalanche

10 mountaineers killed, many stuck in U'khand avalanche

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The team consisted of trainee mountaineers from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and their trainers.

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Modi is father of new India, Mahatma Gandhi is ...: Amruta Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It evoked strong reactions from opposition Congress as well as Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.

Mumbai police book Uddhav MLA Waikar in luxury hotel scam

Mumbai police book Uddhav MLA Waikar in luxury hotel scam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police has registered a case against Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Ravindra Waikar and five others in connection with the construction of a luxury hotel in a western suburb, an official said on Friday.

Bombay HC dismisses bookie Anil Jaisinghani's plea against arrest

Bombay HC dismisses bookie Anil Jaisinghani's plea against arrest

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The Bombay high court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani challenging his "illegal" arrest in a case of alleged attempt to blackmail and bribe Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta Fadnavis.

WWE star Khali in fray for Padma award?

WWE star Khali in fray for Padma award?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Khali, who hails from Dhiraina village of Sirmour district of the state, shot into fame with his performances in US' popular wrestling events -- World Wrestling Entertainment. The one-time World Heavyweight Champion was honoured by the state government during his widely-publicised visit to the country in May this year.

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

Gujjar Row: PIL in SC against Rajasthan CM

Gujjar Row: PIL in SC against Rajasthan CM

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The PIL has alleged that large scale violence last month over the Gujjar's demand for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe category was a fallout of the 'infighting' within the state Bharatiya Janata Party.

4 non-BJP states skip home ministry's 'chintan shivir'

4 non-BJP states skip home ministry's 'chintan shivir'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers holding the home portfolios are Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal), Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Naveen Patnaik (Odisha) and MK Stalin (Tamil Nadu).

'You will see more Muslims getting ticket from BJP'

'You will see more Muslims getting ticket from BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'The tragedy with Indian Muslims is that they do politics from the heart, not from the head.'

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

What SC verdict said on Maharashtra political crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The following are the highlights of the Supreme Court verdict in which a five-judge Constitution bench unanimously held on Thursday that it cannot restore the then Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray as the former chief minister resigned without facing a floor test in June last year.

Why Is Fadnavis Targeting Sharad Pawar?

Why Is Fadnavis Targeting Sharad Pawar?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Friendship with Ajit Pawar and the eventual destruction of the NCP can only strengthen him and the BJP.

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia, Salman, Rajinikanth, Aamir...

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia, Salman, Rajinikanth, Aamir...

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Also starring Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Shradha Kapoor, Athiya Shetty, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Karan Johar, Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher...

Corruption eating vitals of country's economy: Allahabad HC

Corruption eating vitals of country's economy: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The applicant allegedly indulged in a conspiracy with the officers of the Noida Development Authority funnelled several crores of rupees from the public fund released for the construction of a cricket stadium with a pavilion building at Integrated sports complex at Noida.

18 Maha MLAs join Shinde govt as ministers in 1st round of expansion

18 Maha MLAs join Shinde govt as ministers in 1st round of expansion

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expanded his two-member ministry, 41 days after taking oath as the CM.

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

Shinde, Fadnavis express disagreement with Guv Koshyari's remarks

Shinde, Fadnavis express disagreement with Guv Koshyari's remarks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Shinde also said that the Governor occupies a constitutional post and he should be careful about not offending anyone through his statements.

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday received a grand welcome in Baramati, which is his assembly constituency and also the pocket borough of party chief Sharad Pawar, on his first visit after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra and parting ways with his uncle.

Mumbai's iconic double-decker buses to go off roads on Sept 15

Mumbai's iconic double-decker buses to go off roads on Sept 15

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Mumbai's iconic red double-decker buses, which have been an integral part of the city's public transport system for more than eight decades, will go off the streets this week, an official from the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking said on Tuesday.