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Thank you Maharashtra, says Modi after civic poll win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked the people of Maharashtra for blessing the National Democratic Alliance's agenda of pro-people governance after the results of the municipal......

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

A notification in Gujarati by the district administration in Maharashtra's Palghar has triggered a row, with the Congress claiming the language will soon be imposed in the state and Shiv Sena-UBT......

Maharashtra civic polls: Personal campaign allowed after deadline

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has prohibited civic poll candidates from using microphones and moving in large groups during door-to-door canvassing, citing its decision to allow only......

'Democracy Is On Sale In Maharashtra'

'This daylight robbery of elections is happening in the commercial capital of India, Mumbai city, so you can imagine what they will do to win elections in the interiors of India.' IMAGE:......

Devendra Fadnavis is BJP's man of the match in Maharashtra polls

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has emerged as a key strategist behind the BJP's urban resurgence, steering the party to a landslide victory in the civic polls, proving that he can......

Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Maharashtra has pipped Tamil Nadu in NITI Aayog’s latest Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2024. Photograph: Tatiana Meel/Reuters While Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh gained ground,......

Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

India’s electric passenger vehicle (ePV) market has expanded sharply over the past five years, with registrations rising from just 3,252 units in 2020 to about 170,000 in 2025. Photograph:......

Cheers! Kingfisher rolls out Smooth for beer aficionados

The new beer's rollout has begun in Rajasthan. Under a phased expansion strategy, Karnataka is expected to follow, with more states to be added based on early response. Kindly note the image has......

Maharashtra, 1st state to ink pact with Musk's Starlink

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced partnership with billionaire Elon Musk's satellite communications venture in India to deploy a host of satellite-based internet services, becoming......

Stock markets end higher on rally in Infosys shares

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Friday, driven by a sharp jump in Infosys after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26. Photograph: Shailesh......

BMC Polls: Kareena-Saif Vote!

'It's our job and duty as citizens to come out and vote (at the BMC election exit polls).' Film folk stepped out to vote at the BMC elections exit polls on January 14, and paused to show off their......

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

'We hope we will have created a world where music for films appeals to fans across the country, across languages and genres.' IMAGE: Adam Granite, CEO, Africa, Middle East and Asia, Universal......

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

IMAGE: Farhan Akhtar. Photograph: Hemantkumar Shivsharan/Rediff Farhan Akhtar is going the Karan Johar way. His production banner Excel Entertainment is selling a 30 per cent stake to Universal......

Vijay Hazare: Jaiswal fails as Mumbai go down to Maharashtra

IMAGE: Arshin Kulkarni hit a run-a-ball 114 with the help of 11 boundaries and three sixes. Photograph: ANI Photo Arshin Kulkarni struck a run-a-ball 114 while Ramakrishna Ghosh made a stunning......

Childhood Friends Clash: Arjun Gets Shaw Out

IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw, who now turns out for Maharashtra after moving on from Mumbai, endured a brief stay of 1 off 5 balls, off Arjun Tendulkar's bowling. Photograph: Kind courtesy Prithvi......

Suryakumar, Samson, Rinku enjoy Pench safari

IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav, wicketkeepers Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, batter Rinku Singh, and spinner Ravi Bishnoi enjoyed the jungle safari during a private visit to the reserve. Photograph and......

Gaikwad's Record-Breaking Reply To Selectors

IMAGE: Despite his red-hot form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and his maiden ODI century against South Africa last month, Ruturaj Gaikwad was not picked for the three match series against New......

The Tendulkars cast vote in BMC polls

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar after casting his vote in the BMC elections on Thursday. Photograph: Sahil Salvi/Rediff Sachin Tendulkar was among the first cricketers to reach a polling booth on......