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Collusion between judge, accused: Uddhav targets speaker ahead of ruling

Collusion between judge, accused: Uddhav targets speaker ahead of ruling

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said his party has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court objecting to a meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar before the crucial verdict on disqualification petitions against rival Sena MLAs, including the CM.

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.

'New political journey': Ashok Chavan joins BJP

'New political journey': Ashok Chavan joins BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai on Tuesday, a day after quitting the Congress.

Vikrant Makes Maiden Voyage To Mumbai

Vikrant Makes Maiden Voyage To Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The INS Vikrant, the largest ship ever built in India, paid its first visit to Mumbai on March 9.

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast as Maha govt accepts demands

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast as Maha govt accepts demands

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Referring to the demand of giving a Kunbi certificate to all 54 lakh people whose proof of being Kunabi has been found till now, Patil said that they will be given the certificates soon.

PHOTOS: Saluting the 'Guardians of Sea'

PHOTOS: Saluting the 'Guardians of Sea'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Navy Day is celebrated every December 4, as on this day in 1971 during the Indo-Pak war Indian Navy undertook Operation Trident in which its missile boats carried out an audacious attack to sink enemy ships.

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

After month-long lull, rains lash Mumbai giving relief from heat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The island city, eastern suburbs and western suburbs recorded average 57.63 mm, 76.94 mm and 90.50 mm rainfall, respectively, between 8 am and 6 pm.

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Dahi Handi celebrated in Mumbai; 35 'Govindas' hurt

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Dressed in colourful attires, Govindas visited places in trucks, tempos, buses and two-wheelers.

FPIs pulled out Rs 3,400 cr in just 3 trading sessions in Nov

FPIs pulled out Rs 3,400 cr in just 3 trading sessions in Nov

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Foreign Portfolio Investors' (FPIs) selling spree continues as they pulled out over Rs 3,400 crore from the Indian equity markets in the first three trading sessions of November on rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This came after such investors withdrew Rs 24,548 crore in October and Rs 14,767 crore in September, data with the depositories showed. Before the outflow, FPIs were incessantly buying Indian equities in the last six months from March to August and brought in Rs 1.74 lakh crore during the period.

BMC issues guidelines as air quality worsens in Mumbai

BMC issues guidelines as air quality worsens in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Builders in the city must engage only the vehicles fitted with a tracking system for the transportation of construction materials, the guidelines said.

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy's new destroyer warship INS Surat and the Indian Navy's new frigate INS Udaygiri, in Mumbai, May 17, 2022.

COMING UP In Theatres This November

COMING UP In Theatres This November

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Diwali always means special for the theatrical business in India.

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Rediff.com7 May 2023

With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally increased to 4.49 crore (4,49,69,630).

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.

5 hurt in communal clash in Maha's Ahmednagar; 32 held, internet suspended

5 hurt in communal clash in Maha's Ahmednagar; 32 held, internet suspended

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The police have detained 32 people so far and registered cases against 150 others after the incident on Sunday night, an official said.

How Shriya Spent Her Weekend

How Shriya Spent Her Weekend

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Mid-Day Showbiz Icons 2023 Awards saw a lot of dazzle on the red carpet.

Fire Engulfs Shanties In Dharavi

Fire Engulfs Shanties In Dharavi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

In the wee hours of Wednesday, February 22, 2023, a major fire broke out in Dharavi, India's largest urban slum.

3 rescued as Navy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai

3 rescued as Navy chopper makes emergency landing off Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

An Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) on a routine sortie with three personnel on board made an emergency landing off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, an official said.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

Meet Navy's New Submarine INS Vagir

Meet Navy's New Submarine INS Vagir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the fifth Kalvari-class submarine INS Vagir in Mumbai on Friday, January 20, 2023, ahead of its commissioning ceremony.

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: 'We are over the moon'

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: 'We are over the moon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Film folk like Akshay Kumar, Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR and Sunny Deol congratulated the country and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the historic achievement of Chandrayaan-3's landing on the Moon.

'They felt that we were terrorists'

'They felt that we were terrorists'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They said that my leaving for the Quit India Movement event would be a threat to law and order so I should not leave the police station and to be stationed there till the time they do not get permission.'

Penguins Of Mumbai

Penguins Of Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

April 25 is celebrated as World Penguin Day.

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in Mumbai, Nagpur and other parts of the state witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers.

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

How fog in north India created chaos at Indian airports

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

As photographs and video clips were distributed on social media, aviation security watchdog BCAS issued show cause notices to IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL over the incident, official sources said on Tuesday.

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Miraculous escape for 8 as small plane skids off runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Following the incident at little past 1700 hours, both runways at the airport were shut for a brief period, and one of the runways resumed operations at around 1847 hours, the officials said.

Farewell, Ramesh Deo

Farewell, Ramesh Deo

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Bollywood veteran Ramesh Deo passed into the ages following a heart attack on Wednesday, February 2.

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The death toll due to the viral disease has climbed to 5,31,300 with 42 more fatalities, including 10 reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

What nephew has done now, uncle had done in 1978

What nephew has done now, uncle had done in 1978

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The NCP supremo, who was at the receiving end of his nephew's move during the day, had, 45 years ago, split the Congress and walked out with 40 MLAs, leading to the collapse of the Vasantdada Patil government.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Have responsibility as...: Ajit Pawar on not getting NCP post

Have responsibility as...: Ajit Pawar on not getting NCP post

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'For the past several years, Supriya is in Delhi. I am active in state politics. I have responsibility of the state since I am the leader of opposition'

India logs over 10,000 Covid cases, active tally climb to 63,562

India logs over 10,000 Covid cases, active tally climb to 63,562

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent.

Eknath Shinde Pays Tribute To Sulochana

Eknath Shinde Pays Tribute To Sulochana

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was among those who mourned her loss, and visited her home.

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Not feeling safe in India, says son of train firing victim

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The victim's son said he visited the police station in suburban Mumbai that is handling the case multiple times and met the investigating officer, but did not get any cooperation.

Amid heavy rains, Shimla faces drinking water crisis

Amid heavy rains, Shimla faces drinking water crisis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

A water crisis looms large over the capital city of Himachal Pradesh with heavy rains in the past few days damaging supply schemes and causing silt in water resources.

'Govt Has Fooled Manoj Jarange Patil'

'Govt Has Fooled Manoj Jarange Patil'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'The BJP, already falling short of a strong OBC leader from Maharashtra, will be more than happy to welcome Chhagan Bhujbal in its fold.'

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Indian high commission said its operational visit is to commemorate the ninth edition of International Day of Yoga under the theme of "Global Ocean Ring".

Decided to join Maha govt after...: Chhagan Bhujbal

Decided to join Maha govt after...: Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal, belonging to the Nationalist Congress Party's Ajit Pawar camp, on Wednesday said they took the decision of joining the Eknath Shinde-Bharatiya Janata Party government in Maharashtra after 'proper consideration'.

Praful Patel announces parallel NCP heads, Sharad Pawar is national president

Praful Patel announces parallel NCP heads, Sharad Pawar is national president

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Soon after being removed as Nationalist Congress Party working president, Praful Patel on Monday evening announced the appointment of Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare as the party's state unit chief , replacing Jayant Patil, and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar as its legislature wing leader.

Nikki Yadav died due to strangulation as per preliminary report: Police

Nikki Yadav died due to strangulation as per preliminary report: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The incident came to light on Valentine's Day on February 14 and it was on the instance of the accused that Yadav's body was recovered on Tuesday morning from the refrigerator at the eatery, four days after the murder.