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I am a Shiv Sainik at heart: Uddhav

I am a Shiv Sainik at heart: Uddhav

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Uddhav earlier addressed a rally in Vengurla, where he began campaigning for the ensuing zilla parishad and panchayat samiti polls in Maharashtra.

SC gets 2 new judges, set to regain full strength of 34

SC gets 2 new judges, set to regain full strength of 34

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The year 2022 is going to be the second year since the inception of the top court in 1950 which will see three different CJIs in as many months.

'It was necessary for Shiv Sena to split with BJP'

'It was necessary for Shiv Sena to split with BJP'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'The Shiv Sena as a party was going nowhere.' 'Now Uddhav Thackeray has shown his partymen that he can take the BJP head on.'

Photos: Raj, Sainiks break down as Thackeray laid to rest

Photos: Raj, Sainiks break down as Thackeray laid to rest

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Satish Bodas capture the most moving moments at Shivaji Park.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA's VP choice

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA's VP choice

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Saturday announced as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential candidate.

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The video clip shows the Rana couple sitting on chairs and sipping tea in front of police officials at Khar police station. Bottles of mineral water are also seen on the table in front of them.

My arrest is illegal: Jailed MP Navneet Rana writes to LS speaker

My arrest is illegal: Jailed MP Navneet Rana writes to LS speaker

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In the letter sent on Sunday, the Lok Sabha MP from Amravati has demanded strict action against Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay PandeY.

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Shiv Sena on Monday said it was not surprising to see the Bharatiya Janata Party winning the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's election as the Sena was broken and 'someone from the party' was pitted against it.

ED raids Raut; MP says will die but never quit Sena

ED raids Raut; MP says will die but never quit Sena

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The action follows multiple summons issued by the ED against Raut, the latest being on July 27.

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces new party, to work for J-K statehood

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Ghulam Nabi Azad, in his first public meeting in Jammu after quitting Congress, announced to launch his own political outfit that will focus on the restoration of full statehood.

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

This year's ceremony will conclude with Sare Jahan Se Acha.

2 new judges sworn in, SC back to full strength of 34

2 new judges sworn in, SC back to full strength of 34

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday regained its full strength of 34 judges as chief justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala took oath as apex court judges.

BJP plans to use Shinde as Trojan horse to wreck Shiv Sena

BJP plans to use Shinde as Trojan horse to wreck Shiv Sena

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The strategic move will also bolster the BJP's push to decimate Uddhav Thakceray-led party by depriving it of its pet Hindutva and ethnic sub-nationalism plank.

Armed forces recall retired medical staff to battle COVID

Armed forces recall retired medical staff to battle COVID

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat also informed the prime minister that oxygen cylinders available with armed forces in various establishments will be released for hospitals.

Ayodhya trust announcement aimed at Delhi polls: Sena

Ayodhya trust announcement aimed at Delhi polls: Sena

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Modi gave the slogan of 'Jai Shri Ram' just four days ahead of polling for the Delhi Assembly. Will be happy if (the number) goes up by two-four seats with the help of Shri Ram,' the Shiv Sena said.

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World War II when his grandfather Simhakutty was a member of the air force.

Uddhav has a tough task at hand

Uddhav has a tough task at hand

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Earlier Uddhav had to manage only seniors in the party. Now, he has to manage the leadership of two other parties who have been political adversaries in the past. Aditi Phadnis notes.

Adana wins 10m Air Pistol bronze at Tokyo Paralympics

Adana wins 10m Air Pistol bronze at Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Meanwhile, Adana gathered 569 -18x to finish 6th in the qualifications.

Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Cong was strong due to our sweat and blood: Azad

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday launched a veiled attack on Congress leaders and said he gave sweat and blood for the party unlike those who are spreading 'falsehood' through social media.

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Bal Thackeray's statue unveiled in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The statue is located at the busy roundabout between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya and National Gallery of Modern Art in south Mumbai.

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to regain its full strength of 34 judges with the apex court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana recommending names of the Chief Justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala for elevation to the apex court, sources said.

1971 war veteran Sqn Ldr Anil Bhalla succumbs to Covid

1971 war veteran Sqn Ldr Anil Bhalla succumbs to Covid

Rediff.com11 May 2021

During the 1971 war, he flew several "active attack missions" to heavily defended targets like the Governor House in Dhaka, which became instrumental in forcing Pakistan's surrender, a former colleague said.

I insisted Uddhav become CM: Pawar's snipe at Fadnavis

I insisted Uddhav become CM: Pawar's snipe at Fadnavis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

"I thought why not the son of a person who had contributed for Maharashtra should become the CM and I insisted Uddhav Thackeray to become the chief minister. Fadnavis had worked with Uddhav so he knows how Uddhav is. He should stop questioning repeatedly about how Uddhav became CM," the NCP chief said.

MVA future of Maha, no room for tie-up with BJP: Raut

MVA future of Maha, no room for tie-up with BJP: Raut

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

In his weekly column 'Rokhthok' in the party mouthpiece Saamana, Raut said state Chief Minister and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray in his address to Shiv Sainiks on January 23 had turned the tables on the BJP, which was criticising him over his illness.

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.'

Why Rane's slap remark will help Shiv Sena more than BJP

Why Rane's slap remark will help Shiv Sena more than BJP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

With Narayan Rane, the BJP looks to expand its footprint in Mumbai and Konkan. But a perceived self-goal by him may have galvanised the restive Shiv Sena cadre and voters to coalesce around their party. Dhaval Kulkarni reports

Remembering A A Khan: The Tough Cop

Remembering A A Khan: The Tough Cop

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Unlike other top police officers, A A Khan spoke boldly --- be it while defending 'encounters' in many of which he was involved, or in tracing the cause of the ghastly Radhabai Chawl incident, recalls Jyoti Punwani. Encounters were useful, he said, because hardened criminals who were targeted were beyond reform and no good for society.

BJP fields poster boy for 'Make in India' in defence in WB

BJP fields poster boy for 'Make in India' in defence in WB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

BJP has announced the name of former Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Subrata Saha, credited for establishing the Army Design bureau for Make in India for the army, as its candidate from Rashbehari constituency.

'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Entry and qualification must not be through concession and must be reserved for only those who meet the stringent standards of the institution'.

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

'12 or 16 Sena MPs headed to Shinde'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'Not just 12 MPs, but 22 former Shiv Sena MLAs as well as four MLAs who are still in Uddhav Thackeray's camp will be switching to our side gradually.'

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'The margin of victory or loss would make both camps rethink their strategies for the 2024 assembly election in Maharashtra.'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park and the MMRDA ground to sense the mood of Shiv Sena workers -- from the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde camps.

Mehbooba-Omar spar in assembly over colony for ex-servicemen

Mehbooba-Omar spar in assembly over colony for ex-servicemen

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Mehbooba lashed out Omar for his tweets but the former CM hit back, saying it was to make her accountable and he won't back down from speaking on issues of public interest.

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya on Saturday amid a clamour among Hindu outfits for bringing an ordinance to build Ram Temple.

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.

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

'Join the BJP and clean yourself with Bharatiya Janata Laundry Machine'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Badle ki bhavna (revengeful politics) was never seen in Maharashtra and Indian politics, but now we are witnessing all that today.'

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Our fight is against his political masters, the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis.'

Army celebrates anniversary of 1971 victory over Pakistan

Army celebrates anniversary of 1971 victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A solemn ceremony to remember the martyrs, who fought with valour and made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 War, was organised at Colaba War Memorial under the aegis of Headquarters Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area.