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HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Justice A S Gadkari directed the police to file its affidavit by July 29 in response to a petition submitted by Kundra, 45, challenging his arrest in the case.

Mumbai top cop shifted to facilitate Waze probe: Maha HM

Mumbai top cop shifted to facilitate Waze probe: Maha HM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

A day after Param Bir Singh was shunted out as Mumbai police commissioner, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said he was transferred after some of his colleagues committed 'serious and unforgivable mistakes'.

Congress celebrates victory in Maharashtra

Congress celebrates victory in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The Congress is all set to come back to power in Maharashtra for a third term.

Brave Mumbai driver saves 18 children from burning bus

Brave Mumbai driver saves 18 children from burning bus

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Driver of a mini-bus showed presence of mind and rescued 18 schoolchildren as the vehicle caught fire in suburban Andheri on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Mumbai's govindas on a high...not really

PHOTOS: Mumbai's govindas on a high...not really

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Restrictions on height of pyramids proved by a dampener

Rhea being hounded for loving a drug addict: Lawyer

Rhea being hounded for loving a drug addict: Lawyer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Three central agencies hounding a single woman, just because she was in love with a drug addict and a person suffering from mental health issues'

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Why Covid Cases Are Rising

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Since many people are vaccinated, this virus is now concentrating on the throat and the nose and replicating fast and transmitting also very fast.' 'That's because the current vaccines will not be able to fight it when it is in the throat, nose or the mouth.'

Mumbai plane crash: Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own, says Praful Patel

Mumbai plane crash: Pilot saved many lives at cost of her own, says Praful Patel

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

On Twitter, he wrote, "Saddened to hear about the unfortunate incident at Ghatkopar as Charter plane crashes in an open area. Salute to the pilot who showed presence of mind to avoid a big mishap, saving many lives at the cost of her own life. #RIP to all the 5 Dead. My deepest condolences."

45 injured as fire breaks out at BPCL refinery in Mumbai

45 injured as fire breaks out at BPCL refinery in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The fire was brought under control after three hours, a Mumbai Fire Brigade official said, adding that cooling operations were underway.

Tendulkar tells cricketers to take inspiration from Sir Don

Tendulkar tells cricketers to take inspiration from Sir Don

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Today, with concerns about athletes' form due to uncertainties and long breaks, his career stands even taller as a source of inspiration. Happy birthday Sir Don'.

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule tried to placate the protesters outside the house, saying she was ready to talk to them but she must ensure first that her parents who were inside were safe.

Lockdown may be extended in COVID-19-hit areas of Maha

Lockdown may be extended in COVID-19-hit areas of Maha

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The state government is closely monitoring the situation in areas outside the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Amravati, a senior state official said.

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

He's back! First look at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Standing tall at 18 feet, Mumbai's most famous Ganpati -- the Lalbaugcha Raja is here.

Countdown to Mumbai's monsoon begins with showers

Countdown to Mumbai's monsoon begins with showers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Monsoon is likely to reach Maharashtra and Goa in the next two days, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday, with a private weather forecasting agency predicting sustained heavy rains later this week.

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

People in several states across the country smeared each other with colours, exchanged greetings and savoured sweets to celebrate Holi.

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation on Tuesday and said over 3,500 people had been shifted to safer places from flood-prone and vulnerable spots across the state, where several districts, including Mumbai, experienced downpour.

Mumbai receives unusual rain; schools, colleges to remain shut on Tuesday

Mumbai receives unusual rain; schools, colleges to remain shut on Tuesday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

the Indian Meteorological Department's Mumbai observatory had issued a warning for rain and thundershowers in the city and suburbs beginning from Monday night owing to the cyclonic storm Ockhi which is 670 km south west of Mumbai

Migrant labourers leave Mumbai fearing lockdown

Migrant labourers leave Mumbai fearing lockdown

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Due to a sharp rise in Covid cases, Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, on Thursday imposed a weekend lockdown in the city until further orders.

First look: Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 328i

First look: Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 328i

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Sachin Tendulkar was present at the launch of the BMW 328i at the NCPA on Friday.

Jolt to NCP as Mumbai chief Sachin Ahir joins Sena

Jolt to NCP as Mumbai chief Sachin Ahir joins Sena

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Ahir said he had no grudge against the NCP. "But some unavoidable political decisions had to be taken considering the prevailing situation," he said.

1 killed as fire erupts in Mumbai building; 14 rescued

1 killed as fire erupts in Mumbai building; 14 rescued

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The flames were put out completely around 4 pm with the help of four fire engines and as many water tankers, the fire official said, adding that the rescue operation is over now.

Rani, Kajol, Priyanka celebrate Durga pooja

Rani, Kajol, Priyanka celebrate Durga pooja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The ladies wore their beautiful saris and made beautiful pictures, as they caught up with family and friends at the pooja pandals.

Fire breaks out at R K Studio in Mumbai

Fire breaks out at R K Studio in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

P S Rahangdale, the chief of the Mumbai fire brigade, said an alert call was received by the department around 2.22 pm and fire fighters reached the spot within five minutes.

Oops! Road outside Sena chief's home also flooded

Oops! Road outside Sena chief's home also flooded

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The Sena has been ruling in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the country's richest civic body, for over two decades.

India records less than 20,000 fresh Covid cases

India records less than 20,000 fresh Covid cases

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A total of 19,079 people tested positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, while the death toll due to the disease climbed to 1,49,218 in the country with 224 new fatalities, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Before the signal turned green, the bridge came down along with people on it, said an eyewitness.

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The BEST services resumed after the shutdown ended around 4 pm.

Mumbai's Wankhede to host Ranji Trophy final

Mumbai's Wankhede to host Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Kolkata and Bengaluru will conduct the two semi-finals, while the four quarter-finals will be at Cuttack, Indore, Lahli and Jaipur.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

24,010 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 99.56 lakh

24,010 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 99.56 lakh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 99,56,557 and the death toll rose to 1,44,451 with 355 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

In 11 days, India's Covid tally crosses 50 lakh from 40 lakh

In 11 days, India's Covid tally crosses 50 lakh from 40 lakh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

It took 110 days for the COVID-19 cases in the country to reach one lakh while it had taken 59 days more to go past the 10-lakh post.

Cyclone Nisarga: Flight ops resume at Mumbai airport

Cyclone Nisarga: Flight ops resume at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), the private airport operator, had earlier announced that all operations at the CSMIA will remain suspended between 2.30 pm and 7 pm as a precautionary measure in view of the cyclone Nisarga.

Mumbai's 'Shaheen Bagh' protests continue on Day 2

Mumbai's 'Shaheen Bagh' protests continue on Day 2

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

At least 100 women have been sitting on a side road in Nagpada area since January 26 night. One of the protesters said the women are balancing their responsibilities at home while also participating in the protest.

As Omicron cases rise, BMC asks people to avoid X'mas, New Year parties

As Omicron cases rise, BMC asks people to avoid X'mas, New Year parties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Maharashtra has so far reported 54 cases of the Omicron variant. Out of these, 22 are from Mumbai, including cases found through screening at the international airport here, as per official data.

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Some low-lying places like Hindmata, and areas in Dadar and Sion, including the Gandhi Market and road number 24 in Sion, were inundated, forcing pedestrians to wade through the water and making it difficult for motorists to commute.

Pix: Ajay Devgn bids goodbye to his father, Veeru Devgan

Pix: Ajay Devgn bids goodbye to his father, Veeru Devgan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Family sources said Veeru Devgan had not been keeping well for some time.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Disaster management authorities have warned about very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

The hero motorman who saved many lives

The hero motorman who saved many lives

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Chandrashekhar Sawant halted the train by applying the emergency brake when he saw the debris falling as the train was approaching the collapsing bridge.

Raj Thackeray visits Nano plant in Gujarat

Raj Thackeray visits Nano plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray who is on a 'study tour' to Gujarat showered praises on Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his business development skills.

Coming soon: This is what your train travel to Ahmedabad will look like

Coming soon: This is what your train travel to Ahmedabad will look like

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Very soon, travel on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express will be one smooth and comfortable ride. Check out the swanky features of the new coach unveiled on Tuesday.