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Jaipur Property Dealer Targeted in Drive-By Shooting

Jaipur Property Dealer Targeted in Drive-By Shooting

Rediff.com6 days ago

A property dealer in Jaipur narrowly escaped an attack when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle. Police suspect the incident stems from an old rivalry and are investigating the case.

Speeding Thar kills 18-year-old IAF aspirant during morning jog

Speeding Thar kills 18-year-old IAF aspirant during morning jog

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The driver fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle near Dadi Ka Phatak, police said, adding that the SUV later collided with another vehicle while fleeing.

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Rajasthan govt bans cough syrup after children's deaths

Rajasthan govt bans cough syrup after children's deaths

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A generic cough syrup supplied to the Rajasthan government has been linked to the deaths of two children and others falling sick in the state, prompting authorities to ban 22 batches of the drug and order an inquiry.

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 3 crore for its Ranji Trophy winning side, apart from separate cash incentives for the support staff and some of its players. The VCA also felicitated Akshay Wakhare on his retirement. Vidarbha forced a draw against Kerala in the summit clash and clinched the title on the basis of their first innings lead of 37 runs at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha.

Adarsh: CBI custody of Phatak, Tiwari extended

Adarsh: CBI custody of Phatak, Tiwari extended

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The special court in Mumbai on Thursday extended the Central Bureau of Investigation custody of former Principal Secretary of Maharashtra's Urban Development Department, Ramanand Tiwari, and former Mumbai municipal Commissioner Jairaj Phatak, till April 17 in the Adarsh Housing Society scam.

Adarsh: Court refuses bail to Phatak, Tiwari and others

Adarsh: Court refuses bail to Phatak, Tiwari and others

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday rejected the bail pleas of six accused in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, including former Maharashtra bureaucrats Jairaj Pathak and Ramanand Tiwari. The court refused to grant them liberty, accepting CBI's argument that the investigation was still in progress.

Adarsh scam: Former top officials Phatak, Tiwari get bail

Adarsh scam: Former top officials Phatak, Tiwari get bail

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Former civic chief Jairaj Phatak and ex-state information commissioner Ramanand Tiwari, arrested in the Adarsh society scam, were on Thursday granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Mumbai as the agency failed to file the charge-sheet within the stipulated 60-day period. The duo, which had been in custody since their arrest on April 3, had filed their bail applications on Monday.

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.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Ram temple event: Stone pelting on procession near Mumbai hours after clash

Ram temple event: Stone pelting on procession near Mumbai hours after clash

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The trigger for the stone pelting incident was not yet known, he said, adding further details were awaited.

Where To Invest? Single Or Multi-Factor Funds?

Where To Invest? Single Or Multi-Factor Funds?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Investing in a factor-based fund can be beneficial provided you have chosen the right factor.'

Uddhav's close aide sent as emissary to rebels, 6 MLAs switch sides

Uddhav's close aide sent as emissary to rebels, 6 MLAs switch sides

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Amid political turmoil in Maharashtra following a revolt by Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde, six members of legislative assembly (MLAs) and a member of legislative council (MLC) from the neighbouring state arrived in Gujarat's Surat city on Thursday and were later flown to Guwahati in Assam, where party rebels are camping, in two chartered flights, sources said.

Number of MLAs in Eknath Shinde camp likely to cross 50

Number of MLAs in Eknath Shinde camp likely to cross 50

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Eknath Shinde is appearing to be holding a tight grip on the Shiv Sena, as the strength of MLAs supporting him is expected to cross 50 as more legislators are likely to reach Guwahati on Friday thus further deepening the political crisis in Maharashtra.

What Eknath Shinde told Uddhav during phone call

What Eknath Shinde told Uddhav during phone call

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Shinde had urged Uddhav Thackeray to renew the party's alliance with the BJP.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Harsh Vardhan disassociate from Bidhuri's remarks

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Harsh Vardhan disassociate from Bidhuri's remarks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Harsh Vardhan on Friday alleged that some people with vested interest have 'dragged' his name into a row over certain objectionable remarks made by his party colleague Ramesh Bidhuri in the Lok Sabha.

Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of Eknath Shinde, 11 other rebel MLAs

Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of Eknath Shinde, 11 other rebel MLAs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Battling the political crisis faced by the party-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has filed a petition before the Deputy Speaker of the state assembly seeking the cancellation of membership of 12 rebel MLAs including Eknath Shinde for 'not attending' legislative party meeting held on Wednesday.

All rebel Sena MLAs declare Eknath Shinde as their leader

All rebel Sena MLAs declare Eknath Shinde as their leader

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

All 37 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who are camping in Guwahati on Thursday sent a letter to Maharashtra Assembly's Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, stating that Eknath Shinde will remain their group leader in legislature.

BJP-backed independent enters Maharashtra council polls as 12th candidate

BJP-backed independent enters Maharashtra council polls as 12th candidate

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Former Maharashtra minister and Bharatiya Janata Party ally Sadabhau Khot on Thursday filed his nomination for the upcoming polls to 10 seats of the state legislative council as a BJP-backed independent candidate.

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Earlier, there were speculations that the party may nominate Pankaja Munde, the daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, for the MLC polls, to be held on June 20.

YouTuber faces police ire for students' protest near minister's home

YouTuber faces police ire for students' protest near minister's home

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The police will take action against a YouTuber after it emerged that he had asked students to assemble in Dharavi area in Mumbai near the residence of Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad to demand the cancellation of offline exams for classes 10 and 12 on Monday, an official said.

Another BJP-MVA face-off on cards in Maharashtra Council polls

Another BJP-MVA face-off on cards in Maharashtra Council polls

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party-backed independent candidate Sadabhau Khot and Nationalist Congress Party's Shivajrao Gajre on Monday withdrew their nominations for the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, leaving 11 contestants in the fray for 10 seats as the state was set to witness another bitter fight between the BJP and the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) after the last week's cliffhanger in the Rajya Sabha polls.

Adarsh-tainted top bureaucrats Jairaj, Pradeep reinstated

Adarsh-tainted top bureaucrats Jairaj, Pradeep reinstated

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The Maharashtra government has reinstated senior bureaucrats Jairaj Phatak and Pradeep Vyas, who were suspended 2 years ago for their alleged role in the Adarsh housing scam.

HUL finally acquires Horlicks for Rs 3,045 cr

HUL finally acquires Horlicks for Rs 3,045 cr

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Other Health Food Drinks brands of GSK -- Boost, Maltova and Viva -- would come to HUL's portfolio by virtue of the merger, making it a leading player in the segment.

Adarsh: CBI raids ex-civic chief's house

Adarsh: CBI raids ex-civic chief's house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has claimed to have found incriminating documents pertaining to the Adarsh Housing Society from the premises of senior Indian Administrative Service officer and former Mumbai civic chief Jairaj Phatak.

Railway gateman, event organisers blamed for Amritsar train mishap

Railway gateman, event organisers blamed for Amritsar train mishap

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The probe report, however, gave a 'clean chit' to Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the Dussehra event, saying 'she had no role in organising the event'.

Two IAS officers accused in Adarsh scam suspended

Two IAS officers accused in Adarsh scam suspended

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Senior IAS officers Pradeep Vyas and Jairaj Phatak have been placed under suspension pending investigation in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, Maharashtra government informed the Bombay high court on Thursday.

Adarsh scam: Two more accused apply for bail

Adarsh scam: Two more accused apply for bail

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Days after the special Central Bureau of Investigation court granted bail to seven accused in the Adarsh Society scam, two more accused have filed their bail applications.

People couldn't hear horn of the train due to firecrackers: Locals

People couldn't hear horn of the train due to firecrackers: Locals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Locals said that the train tragedy took place around 7.10 pm on Friday when railway tracks were packed with people who were watching the burning of Ravan effigy.

Adarsh scam: CBI raids ex-BMC chief's residence

Adarsh scam: CBI raids ex-BMC chief's residence

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday raided the residences of former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner Jairaj Phatak in Delhi and Mumbai in connection with the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society scam.

Sena shifts stand, ready to quit MVA if MLAs return; Cong, NCP vow support

Sena shifts stand, ready to quit MVA if MLAs return; Cong, NCP vow support

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Indicating a shift in stand, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said his party is open to consider quitting Maharashtra's ruling alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) if the rebel MLAs camping in Assam return and discuss their grievances with CM Uddhav Thackeray, while coalition allies Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress vowed support to the beleaguered governing bloc and asserted its majority can only be determined in the assembly and not outside.

Eknath Shinde rebels against Uddhav, plunges Maharashtra govt in crisis

Eknath Shinde rebels against Uddhav, plunges Maharashtra govt in crisis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The MLAs, who are seemingly unhappy with their leadership, arrived in Surat on Monday night and are camping at the Le Meridian Hotel, they said.

HUL's strong Q2 results signal revival of demand

HUL's strong Q2 results signal revival of demand

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, India's largest personal care product maker, on Tuesday reported a better-than-expected increase in its September quarter net profit and revenues, signalling a revival of demand following the world's biggest lockdown.

Study comparing Covishield, Covaxin has limitations: Bharat Biotech

Study comparing Covishield, Covaxin has limitations: Bharat Biotech

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Raches Ella, project lead, Covid-19 vaccines at Bharat Biotech said in a series of tweets that he was 'surprised' that media and researchers were drawing conclusions based on non-peer reviewed work.

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The study by a group of doctors showed that after two shots of the vaccines, 98 per cent recipients of Covishield showed antibody response, while the same was 80 per cent among Covaxin recipients. Sohini Das and Ruchika Chitravanshi report.

Post HUL deal, 4,000 GSK employees' fate in limbo

Post HUL deal, 4,000 GSK employees' fate in limbo

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

While a merger means HUL taking over GSK Consumer's assets, including its employees, any mention of retention of employees beyond the merger is missing in the deal.

Vicky Kaushal's Top 5 Performances

Vicky Kaushal's Top 5 Performances

Rediff.com17 May 2021

In a career of eight years, the actor -- who turned 33 on May 16 -- already has an impressive oeuvre.

Adarsh accused move Bombay HC against PMLA application

Adarsh accused move Bombay HC against PMLA application

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Seven accused in the Adarsh scam have moved the Bombay High Court stating the Enforcement Directorate's case against them for money laundering is not "sustainable" as provisions of anti-money laundering law were not in force at the time of commission of the alleged offence.

Dussehra turns tragic in Amritsar as 61 crushed under train

Dussehra turns tragic in Amritsar as 61 crushed under train

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Punjab chief minister Capt.Amarinder Singh has announced Rs 5 lakh to kin of each deceased and free treatment to injured in government and private hospitals.

Adarsh accused move court to defreeze accounts

Adarsh accused move court to defreeze accounts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The special Central Bureau of Investigation court hearing the Adarsh scam on Tuesday received applications from former deputy secretary P V Deshmukh, an accused in the case, and family of another accused former civic body chief Jairaj Phatak seeking to defreeze their bank accounts.