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Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Airlines such as Vistara and SpiceJet warned their passengers on Twitter that due to the bad weather in Delhi, their flights might get affected.

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday mooted the idea of raising an all women battalion and stationing of women on warships besides opening the doors of the National Defence Academy and Sainik schools for them.

'Shiv Sena is fully prepared for early polls'

'Shiv Sena is fully prepared for early polls'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'The Sena is always ready for any and every eventuality.'

Sena MLA under ED scanner writes to Uddhav to reconcile with BJP

Sena MLA under ED scanner writes to Uddhav to reconcile with BJP

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

In the letter dated June 10, Pratap Sarnaik said even though the alliance with the BJP has broken, personal and harmonious relations between leaders of the 'yuti' (Shiv Sena-BJP) remain.

PhD scholar who joined Hizb among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

PhD scholar who joined Hizb among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Authorities shut down schools and other educational institutions in north Kashmir as a precautionary measure for maintaining law and order.

Tight security for Uddhav's swearing in as CM

Tight security for Uddhav's swearing in as CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Police personnel in civil clothes will be deployed. Additionally, drones and CCTV cameras will be used to monitor crowd.

The man fighting for women in the military

The man fighting for women in the military

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

'Women were not allowed in the Territorial Army before January 5, 2018. Presently girls are not allowed in Sainik Schools and Rashtriya Military schools. Women are not allowed in the army education corps, in the engineering services (as permanent commission), they can't be religious preachers in the army. There's a need to change with the times.'

The art of designing modern homes

The art of designing modern homes

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Anjana Bhargav fashions a modern home that's at once plush and comfortable.

Sena activists attack M F Husain exhibition

Sena activists attack M F Husain exhibition

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The activists shouted slogans like Balasaheb (Bal Thackeray) Zindabad, Shiv Sena Zindabad and M F Husain Murdabad besides distributing pamphlets, which threatened to disrupt any exhibition of Husain in the country.

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.'

'Raut is man of the match, Pawar is man of series'

'Raut is man of the match, Pawar is man of series'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'I am happy Sanjay Raut and Sharad Pawar changed the game of Maharashtra politics.'

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Chetan Chauhan, who had been admitted in a hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19, breathed his last on Sunday.

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Election Commission sent a notice to Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the BJP's Mumbai chief. This is probably because a leading newspaper highlighted his utterances on its front page.

No Mumbai bandh on Monday: Uddhav

No Mumbai bandh on Monday: Uddhav

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

MSEB offices ransacked in Vidarbha

MSEB offices ransacked in Vidarbha

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The Shiv Sena has been holding protests against frequent load-shedding in most parts of Maharashtra, which is going through a severe power crisis.\n

Why the Shiv Sena is in turmoil

Why the Shiv Sena is in turmoil

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

At a time when elections, both Parliament and assembly, are round the corner, die-hard Shiv Sainiks believe that Uddhav Thackeray needs to reconcile with some important leaders, because they can make or break the party's performance, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'In UP, the CM actually announced that his administration would 'take revenge' against rioters.' 'That must have been music to his police force's ears for it substantiated what the police always do: Take revenge on an entire community for the violence of a few,' points out Jyoti Punwani.

I have broken ties with Hindutva: Nirupam

I have broken ties with Hindutva: Nirupam

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

He did a volte-face on his stand against the Muslim community and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Sena ransacks railway board office

Sena ransacks railway board office

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

That the MVA government, comprising Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress completed a year in office despite frequent murmurs of lack of coordination among the ruling alliance partners is being attributed to the rapport between Thackeray, 60, and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar.

Former naval chief manhandled

Former naval chief manhandled

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

Admiral Vishu Bhagwat is believed to have made some derogatory remarks about V D Savarkar.

We have the numbers to form govt: Shiv Sena

We have the numbers to form govt: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Reiterating the Shiv Sena's demand for sharing the chief minister's post, Raut said the state's CM will be from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party only.

View: Why Uddhav must be wary of Pawar

View: Why Uddhav must be wary of Pawar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Criticism of Uddhav suits the NCP perfectly.' 'NCP members head key ministries in Maharashtra like home, finance and health, yet as chief minister it is Uddhav who is criticised for the state government's shortcomings.' 'Few hold NCP chief Sharad Pawar accountable for the performance of NCP ministers,' argues Sanjeev Nayyar.

Kangana should shift if she thinks Mumbai is PoK: Sena

Kangana should shift if she thinks Mumbai is PoK: Sena

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'Kangana Ranaut is not only the Sena's issue, but also of those who love Mumbai and Maharashtra'

20 arrested for Kankavli violence, curfew lifted

20 arrested for Kankavli violence, curfew lifted

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Shiv Sainiks had on Friday gone on a rampage protesting against the failure to arrest those accused of razing former Maharashtra chief minister Narayan Rane's residence.

Budget: Rs 4.78 lakh crore allocated for defence

Budget: Rs 4.78 lakh crore allocated for defence

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Excluding the pension outgo, the allocation in the Union Budget for the armed forces stands at Rs 3.62 lakh crore.

VIDEO: Bal Thackeray's final journey

VIDEO: Bal Thackeray's final journey

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

The final journey of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, from his residence Matoshree in Bandra to the cremation ground at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai, was an event the city will not forget anytime soon.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Violence likely if Thackeray memorial removed: Joshi

Violence likely if Thackeray memorial removed: Joshi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi tells Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar he is shocked that the Marathi Manoos, for whom Balasaheb Thackeray did so much, are raising objections to a samadhi to the Shiv Sena patriarch at Mumbai's Shivaji Park.

Thackeray unlikely to attend Ram temple event

Thackeray unlikely to attend Ram temple event

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'The outbreak of COVID-19 in Ayodhya and surrounding areas is a matter of concern...Uttar Pradesh's minister Kamal Rani (Varun) lost life (due to the disease), while three other ministers are infected'

Balasaheb Thackeray: The Tiger of Maharashtra

Balasaheb Thackeray: The Tiger of Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

From drawing cartoons with potent messages to etching for himself a larger-than-life image on Maharashtra's political landscape, Bal Thackeray was the mascot of Marathi pride and Hindutva who aroused extreme emotions but could never be ignored.

Why Poonam Pandey is having sleepless nights

Why Poonam Pandey is having sleepless nights

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

This edition of Wimbledon is certain to serve up a treat. And like any feast, it will throw up few upsets too, says M P Anil Kumar

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Federer, Djokovic, Murray: Who will outgun whom this time?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

This edition of Wimbledon is certain to serve up a treat. And like any feast, it will throw up few upsets too, says M P Anil Kumar

Sena open to shifting Thackeray's memorial: Uddhav

Sena open to shifting Thackeray's memorial: Uddhav

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Under pressure from the government, Shiv Sena on Thursday indicated its willingness to shift Bal Thackeray's memorial to the margins of Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

PM pays tribute to Army martyrs in Kashmir

PM pays tribute to Army martyrs in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives while protecting the borders in Jammu and Kashmir.

Amitabh Bachchan: Balasaheb was close to me

Amitabh Bachchan: Balasaheb was close to me

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'Saheb's darshan was only meant for big leaders'

'Saheb's darshan was only meant for big leaders'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Thousands of ordinary Shiv Sainiks poured in from different parts of the Mumbai and state on Sunday for a last glimpse of their ultimate leader -- but many of them were left disappointed at the end of it all. Savera R Someshwar reports from Shivaji Park, Dadar.

  Bal Thackeray's final journey begins

Bal Thackeray's final journey begins

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

The final journey of Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray began with his body being taken out for funeral procession from his residence in suburban Bandra on Sunday morning amid presence of thousands of grief-stricken Shiv Sainiks, who have come from across Maharashtra.

Uddhav goes in for surgery, Raj fuels political buzz

Uddhav goes in for surgery, Raj fuels political buzz

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Meanwhile, Shiv Sainiks have organised a 'puja' at the Siddhivinayak Temple at Prabha Devi in Central Mumbai to pray for Uddhav's speedy recovery.