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Maharashtra Cong wants change in leadership

Maharashtra Cong wants change in leadership

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Party insiders say the high command could consider replacing state chief Manikrao Thakre, reports Sanjay Jog.

Maharashtra traders agree to call off LBT strike

Maharashtra traders agree to call off LBT strike

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Section of traders in Maharashtra on Monday night agreed to call off their prolonged agitation protest against the Local Body Tax after a meeting with Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan in Mumbai.

Pay Rs 170 crore for a posh villa in Delhi!

Pay Rs 170 crore for a posh villa in Delhi!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Tata Housing plans the country's most expensive gated villas in Delhi.

'Pawar-play' may stump Maharashtra assembly session

'Pawar-play' may stump Maharashtra assembly session

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Battle lines have been drawn between the ruling Congress-NCP government and opposition parties for the two-week winter session of the Maharashtra legislature, starting on Monday in Nagpur.

Maha govt firm on LBT: Chavan

Maha govt firm on LBT: Chavan

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Govt won't backtrack even as traders' bodies continue to oppose the new levy.

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

'Politics in Assam is quite polarised'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'The message has gone loud and clear (among the people of Assam) that the BJP is only interested in polarising (the country) and they are basically interested in (capturing votes in) the Hindi heartland and they don't bother much about rest of India.'

Half of Maha ministers flout CM's order on assets

Half of Maha ministers flout CM's order on assets

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

At a time when the lavish wedding of a Maharashtra minister's children has come under the scanner, it now emerges that almost half the ministers in the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party government have flouted Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's directive to declare assets.

Mumbai's Metro to begin service in Sep: Chavan

Mumbai's Metro to begin service in Sep: Chavan

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Chavan said the process of obtaining all mandatory safety certifications are underway.

Belgaum border dispute not a closed chapter: Chavan

Belgaum border dispute not a closed chapter: Chavan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday indicated that the border dispute over Belgaum with Karnataka is not a "closed chapter" and said the two States would abide by the Supreme Court verdict on the issue.

Rani Mukerji: I am very naughty in real life

Rani Mukerji: I am very naughty in real life

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Rani Mukerji on the first look of her film Aiyyaa

Top Actors and Actresses of ALL time? TELL US!

Top Actors and Actresses of ALL time? TELL US!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Hindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer. From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors. We ask you, Dear Readers, to tell us who you think are the Best Bollywood Actors and Actresses of all times.

Centre asks Maha to act against Togadia for hate speeches

Centre asks Maha to act against Togadia for hate speeches

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Amidst demand for action against Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia for allegedly making provocative speeches, the Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to probe the charges and book the Hindu outfit leader if he is found to be violating laws.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Maha govt for reservation for Maratha community

Maha govt for reservation for Maratha community

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The Maharashtra government on Thursday said that it would like to have reservation for the Maratha community as early as possible even as a committee headed by Industry Minister Narayan Rane is studying the issue.

In Pictures: The many faces of the Taj Mahal!

In Pictures: The many faces of the Taj Mahal!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

We had asked you, our readers to send us the best photograph you've shot of the Taj Mahal. Here is the first set of responses.

Sushmita Sen joins Instagram!

Sushmita Sen joins Instagram!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Farmer prevented from entering Maha CM's residence

Farmer prevented from entering Maha CM's residence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The farmer, at whom Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had poked fun with crass remarks for his hunger strike over water scarcity, on Tuesday tried to barge into the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan in Mumbai but was prevented by the police.

Mumbai: Dahanu-Churchgate local train to run from April 12

Mumbai: Dahanu-Churchgate local train to run from April 12

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Union Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal will flag off the service after which he will take a ride on the inaugural 6:55pm train to Churchgate

CBI asks Cong MP Jindal to join its probe

CBI asks Cong MP Jindal to join its probe

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Central Bureau Investigation has asked Congress MP Naveen Jindal, who is currently abroad with his family, to join its probe in the allocation of a coal block to his company Jindal Steel and Power Limited.

Congress not to follow NCP in Maharashtra

Congress not to follow NCP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Congress has no plans to follow suit in the wake of its ruling coalition partner in Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party on Friday taking the resignation of its 20 ministers in the state to go for a reshuffle in the party as well as the government.

PCI to look into acid attack on journalist, family in Maha

PCI to look into acid attack on journalist, family in Maha

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A one-member committee of the Press Council of India will look into the acid attack on a journalist and his family in Maharashtra allegedly because of his reports against illegal sale of gutkha.

Maharashtra governor accepts Ajit Pawar's resignation

Maharashtra governor accepts Ajit Pawar's resignation

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Maharashtra Governor K Sankarnarayanan on Saturday accepted the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who quit following reports about his alleged involvement in a Rs 20,000 crore irrigation scam.

Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai to sort out party mess

Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai to sort out party mess

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul is meeting with workers and leaders from the party's faction-ridden city unit in Mumbai on Friday.

Review: Mumbai Police is impressive

Review: Mumbai Police is impressive

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Mumbai Police will be enjoyed for its interesting story.

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again.

Like the Aiyya trailer? VOTE!

Like the Aiyya trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Why the timing of Kasab's execution is significant

Why the timing of Kasab's execution is significant

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Sheela Bhatt reports how Ajmal Kasab's execution is significant for the central government and for the Congress-NCP government in Maharashtra.

Tributes pour in for Thackeray: 'Maharashtra orphaned'

Tributes pour in for Thackeray: 'Maharashtra orphaned'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Personalities across the political spectrum and social sphere on Saturday condoled the death of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

Medha Patkar ends fast over Mumbai slum demolition

Medha Patkar ends fast over Mumbai slum demolition

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Social activist Medha Patkar called off her nine-day long fast following an assurance by Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan that an inquiry would be conducted into the demolition of a slum in Mumbai. She ended her fast after Friday midnight, an associate of the veteran activist said.

Mumbai: Chavan hands over flat keys to 24 mill workers

Mumbai: Chavan hands over flat keys to 24 mill workers

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Twenty-four workers of defunct textile mills in Mumbai on Saturday were handed over the keys of the flats built for them by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan.

Bollywood's BEST real-to-reel father-son jodi? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST real-to-reel father-son jodi? VOTE!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Take the fun poll!

Maharashtra govt orders judicial probe into Dhule riots

Maharashtra govt orders judicial probe into Dhule riots

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered a judicial probe into the recent communal riots in Dhule, a city in North Maharashtra. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, who toured Dhule to review the law and order situation.

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The two occupants of the car -- Ayush Kumar Rawat, son of a former Samajwadi Party MLA, and Nikhil Arora were allegedly drunk and have been arrested, police said.

Praful Patel files nomination for Rajya Sabha election

Praful Patel files nomination for Rajya Sabha election

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Former Union minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel on Thursday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha election in Maharashtra slated for June 19.

Gadkari given additional charge of portfolios held by Munde

Gadkari given additional charge of portfolios held by Munde

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was on Wednesday given the additional charge of portfolios held by Gopinath Munde who died in a road accident in New Delhi.

Rani Mukerji's Aiyyaa fails at the box office

Rani Mukerji's Aiyyaa fails at the box office

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

25 more fast track courts in Maha, more rape cases surface

25 more fast track courts in Maha, more rape cases surface

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Twenty-five fast-track courts are proposed to be set up in Maharashtra for time-bound disposal of serious crimes against women, as more rape victims in several states turned out to report sexual assault.

Uddhav recovering after angioplasty, CM calls on him

Uddhav recovering after angioplasty, CM calls on him

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday called on Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray, who underwent an angioplasty procedure on Friday.

The only Indian film at Shanghai film festival

The only Indian film at Shanghai film festival

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Writer-director Dr Biju's Aakashathinte Niram, was recently shown in the competition section at the festival.

Chavan, Thakre wrote letters backing Goshikhurd: Gadkari

Chavan, Thakre wrote letters backing Goshikhurd: Gadkari

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Unfazed by the Congress attack over the letter row involving him, Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that even Congress Chief Minister of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan and its state chief Manikarao Thakre had written letters in favour of the Goshikhurd project.