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ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

He is expected to be produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Saturday where the ED will seek his remand for custodial interrogation.

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Rediff.com28 May 2024

A three-member committee conducting inquiry into alleged manipulation of the blood samples of the juvenile driver involved in the Porsche car crash on Tuesday visited the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, and also met the police officials who are probing the case.

Congress to sound 2024 poll bugle in RSS backyard

Congress to sound 2024 poll bugle in RSS backyard

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Congress is all set to kickstart its campaign for the next year's Lok Sabha elections with its mega rally 'Hain Tayyar Hum' to be held in Maharashtra's Nagpur city on Thursday, the party's 139th foundation day.

Shiv Sena MLA: Book Kangana for treason

Shiv Sena MLA: Book Kangana for treason

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'If somebody compares Mumbai with the Taliban and PoK, then that person is anti-national.'

Sharad Pawar's old video surfaces as Ajit seeks votes for wife

Sharad Pawar's old video surfaces as Ajit seeks votes for wife

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

This video is being viewed as the NCP-SP party's response to the appeal made by the rival camp's head and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to vote for the name 'Pawar' in Baramati in the upcoming general elections.

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The official further said Mihir Shah's father and Palghar Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah took active part in ensuring his son's escape and also had plans to tow away the offending vehicle.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

What's Kareena Doing At The Wankhede?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Look who turned up to watch the CSK-MI game on Sunday night.

Don't force me to open my mouth: Ajit warns Pawar family opposing wife

Don't force me to open my mouth: Ajit warns Pawar family opposing wife

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Taking potshots at his cousins and family members who are currently opposing him and siding with Sharad Pawar, the deputy CM said in none of his elections his cousins campaigned for him.

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A group of Maratha reservation activists torched the first floor of the Majalgaon Municipal Council building and vandalised it in Maharashtra's Beed district, soon after setting on fire the residence of local NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Monday, the police said.

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Haryana, hours after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party in the state.

BJP MLA, Mumbai mayor spar over cyclone preparedness

BJP MLA, Mumbai mayor spar over cyclone preparedness

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ashish Shelar said he was shocked to note the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) disaster management cell for cyclone Nisarga will start functioning on Tuesday while the windstorm is only some hours away from hitting the state's coast.

Even after 80 some not ready to retire: Ajit targets uncle

Even after 80 some not ready to retire: Ajit targets uncle

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

In a veiled warning to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange who has announced a march to Mumbai, Ajit Pawar said nobody will be allowed to take law into his hands.

Rebel Sena MLA booked for opening fire as rival factions clash

Rebel Sena MLA booked for opening fire as rival factions clash

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar allegedly fired a round during a clash between workers of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp early on Sunday, following which police registered a case against him, his son and some others, officials said.

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Singh asserted that Deshmukh set a staggering collection target of Rs 100 crore for his officers, specifically from Mumbai, while also discussing plans to target key opposition figures, including former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Both the teenager's father, realtor Vishal Agarwal, and Dr Taware have been arrested in related cases following the accident of May 19 where two IT professionals were killed when the car allegedly driven by the drunk 17-year-old crashed into their motorbike.

The Uni That Will Take Your Breath Away

The Uni That Will Take Your Breath Away

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

One of the world's oldest seats of learning, the ruins of Nalanda University are a true wonder!

Mohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Mohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The 58-year-old leader was administered the oath of office by Governor Mangubhai Patel.

Maharashtra Congress chief calls NCP a 'backstabber' over Gondia ZP results

Maharashtra Congress chief calls NCP a 'backstabber' over Gondia ZP results

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Rumblings in the Maha Vikas Aghadi camp came to the fore on Wednesday with Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole accusing ally Nationalist Congress Party of being a "backstabber", a day after the Sharad Pawar-led party joined hands with rival Bharatiya Janata Party in Gondia zilla parishad elections to keep the Congress from power.

Supriya Sule reacts on face-off with Ajit Pawar's wife

Supriya Sule reacts on face-off with Ajit Pawar's wife

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

'I had said that if they have a strong candidate, then I am ready to debate with that person. They can decide the topic, time, and place. I'm ready'

'A frog doesn't become...': BJP MP's dig at Shinde over ad

'A frog doesn't become...': BJP MP's dig at Shinde over ad

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The slugfest comes a day after full-page advertisements were carried across major newspapers in the state on, citing a survey that showed CM Shinde ahead of his deputy Devendra Fadnavis in popularity. It did not have the pictures of either Fadnavis or Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray.

Rebel Sena MLAs: 'We feel threatened by BJP'

Rebel Sena MLAs: 'We feel threatened by BJP'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'We know how to deal with the BJP if push comes to shove.'

Up to Centre to draft guidelines on loudspeakers, says Maharashtra

Up to Centre to draft guidelines on loudspeakers, says Maharashtra

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

There is no provision for the state government to either install or remove loudspeakers, Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said on Monday after an all-party meeting on the issue.

Kangana vs Maharashtra govt over 'Mumbai-PoK' remark

Kangana vs Maharashtra govt over 'Mumbai-PoK' remark

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

In a tweet, Ranaut had recently asked "why is Mumbai feeling like Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir?" and tagged a report where Raut had purportedly said she should not come back to Mumbai if she was afraid of the city police.

MLAs of 2 Sena camps get notices over disqualification pleas

MLAs of 2 Sena camps get notices over disqualification pleas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Earlier this week, the Shiv Sena-UBT approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Assembly Speaker to hear the disqualification petitions expeditiously.

4 Cong-NCP MLAs resign, set to join BJP in Maharashtra

4 Cong-NCP MLAs resign, set to join BJP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

NCP MLAs Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale (Satara), Vaibhav Pichad (Akole) and Sandeep Naik (Airoli) and Congress MLA Kalidas Kolambkar (Naigaon) handed over their resignation letters separately to Speaker Haribhau Bagade at the state legislature building Vidhan Bhawan in south Mumbai.

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'Maharashtra's asmita was crushed under Delhi's feet.' 'Marathi Manoos is definitely angry.'

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has decided to withdraw its application submitted to the Mumbai civic body seeking permission to hold a rally on Dussehra at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, a party MLA said on Tuesday afternoon.

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The only occasion when the BJP had 100 seats in the Upper House was in 2022.

No party is privately owned: Shinde on Maha verdict

No party is privately owned: Shinde on Maha verdict

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

He said the order sends a message that no party is a "private limited property", and it against autocracy and dynasty politics.

'Will kidnap the girl you like': Maha BJP MLA tells youngsters

'Will kidnap the girl you like': Maha BJP MLA tells youngsters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

I will help, 100 per cent. Come (to me) with your parents, the MLA said.

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Police arrested two persons after a woman travelling on a scooter with her husband was fatally knocked down allegedly by a BMW car in Mumbai's Worli area in the early hours of Sunday, an official said.

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi, who was once the leader of a little-known outfit confined to the old city of Hyderabad, has emerged as a powerful voice of Muslims in the country in recent years.

Balasaheb Thorat appointed as Maharashtra Cong chief

Balasaheb Thorat appointed as Maharashtra Cong chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Thorat, 66, has been a farmers' leader and has been involved in the cooperative movement in Maharashtra. He is also a former revenue minister

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claimed Thackeray had selected a candidate finalised by Congress for the Nashik Teachers' constituency without consulting coalition partners.

'Ashok Chavan is a spent force in Marathwada'

'Ashok Chavan is a spent force in Marathwada'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'Chavan's political clout began declining since his Lok Sabha defeat in 2019.'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

Meet India's new sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Meet India's new sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Mansukh Mandaviya replaced Anurag Thakur in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet.

Uddhav Sena leader spotted with Dawood aide at dance party; probe ordered

Uddhav Sena leader spotted with Dawood aide at dance party; probe ordered

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Sudhakar Badgujar, the leader in question, denied the allegations while speaking at a news conference in Nashik.

Efforts on to 'admit Maha CM to hospital' and...: Cong

Efforts on to 'admit Maha CM to hospital' and...: Cong

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The buzz about the "health" of Shinde, who was at his native village in Satara, grew louder after his supporter and MLA Sanjay Shirsat recently claimed the CM has fallen sick as he works for 24 hours.