News for 'latur'

Photo: Riteish-Genelia prefer cricket to honeymoon!

Photo: Riteish-Genelia prefer cricket to honeymoon!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The duo flew to Kerala to be a part of the ongoing CCL matches.

Will react after CAG report is tabled: Vilasrao Deshmukh

Will react after CAG report is tabled: Vilasrao Deshmukh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Thursday declined to comment on the latest CAG report which is said to have indicted him over a land allotment in Mumbai.

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi also stepped up attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying it was the mindset of the 'sultanate' of the 'Naamdar' to abuse the deprived and treat them as slaves.

Nationalism, martyrdom of soldiers as much a poll issue as farmer deaths: PM

Nationalism, martyrdom of soldiers as much a poll issue as farmer deaths: PM

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi said the country is suffering because of terrorism for the last 40 years and there is no reason for people not being told about this.

Reliance plans Baramati hub for private jets

Reliance plans Baramati hub for private jets

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group plans to develop Baramati, about 100 km from Pune, as a hub for private jets, with airports in Mumbai and Pune facing acute shortage of parking bays. Baramati is also the home town of Union agriculture minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar.

Complaint against Owaisi for refusing to say 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Complaint against Owaisi for refusing to say 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

A private complaint was filed in a Hyderabad court seeking direction to police to register a case against AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi.

Disclosure of Lavasa's dissent notes on PM's speeches may 'endanger life': EC

Disclosure of Lavasa's dissent notes on PM's speeches may 'endanger life': EC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The EC cited Section 8(1)(g) of the RTI Act exempting the disclosure of information which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence for law enforcement or security purposes.

Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

'We are not promising prosperity to these villagers. Instead, the focus is on self-sufficiency.'

Kalki: I'm not that much of a Shaitan

Kalki: I'm not that much of a Shaitan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Kalki Koechlin talks about her upcoming film, and more more.

Deshmukh, Shinde's kin to contest Maha polls

Deshmukh, Shinde's kin to contest Maha polls

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Union ministers Vilasrao Deshmukh and Sushil Kumar Shinde's son and daughter respectively figure in the third list of Congress candidates for the Maharashtra assembly polls.While Deshmukh's son Amit will contest from Latur city constituency, Shinde's daughter Praniti will fight from Solapur city central. The third list was announced by the All India Congress Committee on Thursday night. Rajendra Shekhawat, son of President Pratibha Patil, has already been nominated.

EC to decide 'soon' on netas invoking army in campaign speeches

EC to decide 'soon' on netas invoking army in campaign speeches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

"Decision will be taken soon. The commission is examining the matter," highly-placed sources said.

Jayalalitha recalls help to Maharashtra

Jayalalitha recalls help to Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary J Jayalalitha has appealed to voters in Malad and Sion-Koliwada assembly constituencies in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to elect her party's candidates in the October 13 elections.

Shiv Sena, BJP face rebellion in Marathwada

Shiv Sena, BJP face rebellion in Marathwada

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

After former Shiv Sena MP Pradeep Jaiswal, ex-MLA of BJP from Latur, Shivaji Patil Kavekar, has resigned from the party with his supporters. Similar revolts had been reported from Nanded, Beed and Hingoli districts also.

Maharashtra cancels Maytas contract

Maharashtra cancels Maytas contract

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Maytas was awarded the Rs 4.8 billion contract for commissioning of sub-stations, transmission and distribution lines in the Ahmadnagar, Beed and Latur districts in September last year. Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said, "After the fraud committed by Raju came to light and the connection between Satyam and Maytas became evident, I have ordered Mahavitaran to cancel the contract and start bidding process afresh."

Now, black box for your vehicle

Now, black box for your vehicle

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Four girls from a college at Latur in Maharashtra have developed a black box for automobiles.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

EC clean chit to PM Modi in 2 more speeches

EC clean chit to PM Modi in 2 more speeches

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The polling body said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not violate the model code or its advisory on armed forces in his speech in Varanasi. It also found nothing wrong in his comments made in Nanded, Maharashtra where he reportedly dubbed the Congress as a 'sinking Titanic'.

Why kids of Hasegaon village don't go to school

Why kids of Hasegaon village don't go to school

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Over 50 per cent students of a government school in Latur district of Maharashtra are staying away from classes as their parents and wards fear they may contract HIV/AIDS as some children affected by the disease are also studying there.

He walked hundreds of miles barefoot to mark 26/11

He walked hundreds of miles barefoot to mark 26/11

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Manohar Anand Patil, a former soldier, has walked hundreds of miles barefoot "to offer my gratitude to all the brave policemen and soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect this city."

Mah HSC results declared: 87 per cent pass in the state

Mah HSC results declared: 87 per cent pass in the state

Rediff.com25 May 2016

This year too, girls outshined the boys.

Shivraj Patil sends resignation to PM

Shivraj Patil sends resignation to PM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

Home Minister Shivraj Patil offered to quit at the Congress Working Committee meeting on Saturday night held in the backdrop of the Mumbai terror strikes, party sources said on Sunday.

Maharashtra Election Commissioner is lying: CM

Maharashtra Election Commissioner is lying: CM

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Friday denied ever having exerted pressure on State Election Commissioner Nand Lal over the delimitation exercise in his constituency and accused him of lying. "The allegation by Nand Lal, that there was pressure from me for dereserving Latur constituency in the delimitation exercise, is baseless," Deshmukh said.Deshmukh's remarks came after Nand Lal, who spent a night Jail, accused the CM of political vedetta.

Mumbai: Buddhist monk commits suicide

Mumbai: Buddhist monk commits suicide

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Nearly two weeks after a Buddhist monk was found dead in mysterious circumstances in Mumbai in a suspected case of murder, another ascetic belonging to the same religion committed suicide in suburban Deonar on Friday.

Maharashtra to take back 5 airports from Anil Ambani firm

Maharashtra to take back 5 airports from Anil Ambani firm

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Reliance was the highest bidder at Rs 63 cr for the 5 airports project.

Maha records 25 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; 9 in Mumbai

Maha records 25 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; 9 in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

"Both the number of new patients and that of deaths are highest for a single day so far," an official said. 79 persons tested positive for COVID-19 during the day, taking the number of such cases in the country's financial capital to 775, the civic body said.

'Can Afzal be hanged when Sarabjit issue is there'

'Can Afzal be hanged when Sarabjit issue is there'

Rediff.com21 May 2008

In controversial remarks, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said when the government has been pressing for clemency for Sarabjit Singh facing death sentence in Pakistan, how can the demand be made for the hanging of Afzal Guru, condemned prisoner in Parliament attack. "You want Afzal Guru to be hanged. (At the same time) you are saying that don't hang a person who has gone to Pakistan (Singh)," Patil told reporters in Latur on Tuesday.

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The poll panel has given clean chit to PM Modi for two of his speeches.

Anna Hazare given 'Z' category after life threat

Anna Hazare given 'Z' category after life threat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The Maharashtra government has further beefed up the 'Z' security cover of social activist Anna Hazare in view of letters threatening him with dire consequences.

Water crisis, Amitabh Bachchan and Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Water crisis, Amitabh Bachchan and Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Maharashtra today faces an acute water crisis. But all that Devendra Fadnavis is concerned about who is not chanting slogans like Bharat Mata Ki Jai, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Violence, arson marks Maratha quota bandh in Maharashtra

Violence, arson marks Maratha quota bandh in Maharashtra

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Marathas, a politically influential community that constitutes around 30 per cent of the state's population, have been demanding 16 per cent reservation in government jobs and education.

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Maharashtra on boil over Maratha quota stir; Mumbai bandh on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

A man demanding reservation for the community jumped to his death in a river in Aurangabad district.

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.

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The alliance won 41 of the 48 seats leaving the Congress-NCP combine with just 5 seats.

Maharashtra CM among 118 Cong nominees for Assembly polls

Maharashtra CM among 118 Cong nominees for Assembly polls

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and several of his cabinet colleagues figure in the list of 118 Congress candidates for the October 15 Assembly polls announced by the AICC late on Wednesday.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

52 killed in rain-related incidents in Marathwada

52 killed in rain-related incidents in Marathwada

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The death toll in rain-related incidents in Marathwada region of Maharashtra has risen to 52, with 18 more people killed by lightning, officials said in Aurangabad on Thursday.

Small towns to figure in air map

Small towns to figure in air map

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Airlines make beeline for tier-III and IV cities, government modernising defunct airports

BJP will defeat ex-allies, if there's no tie-up: Shah's veiled warning to Sena

BJP will defeat ex-allies, if there's no tie-up: Shah's veiled warning to Sena

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Reacting to the statements, the Shiv Sena said it was ready to take on whoever challenges it.

Tanishq is expanding to Bharat

Tanishq is expanding to Bharat

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'We are opening stores in towns that are unheard of where the attachment to jewellery is strong and accompanied by the Tata brand pull.'