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'Every traitor will be targeted': Sena workers vandalise rebel MLA's office

'Every traitor will be targeted': Sena workers vandalise rebel MLA's office

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Sena workers vandalised an office of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Tanaji Sawant, who is currently in Guwahati.

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

In a similar move in July 2019, 10 Congress MLAs had switched over to the BJP.

Who Won Best Ma, Pita, Beta, Beti...

Who Won Best Ma, Pita, Beta, Beti...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Who won what at the Star Parivaar Awards?

No Covid curbs in Goa on Christmas, New Year: CM

No Covid curbs in Goa on Christmas, New Year: CM

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Goa government will not impose any COVID-19-related restrictions till January 2 but will review the situation on January 3, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday after chairing a high-level meeting in Panaji.

Goa minister injured in stone pelting after unveiling Shivaji statue

Goa minister injured in stone pelting after unveiling Shivaji statue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

There was heavy police presence in Sao Jose De Areal village near Margao town on Sunday after some people installed a statue of the Maratha king, while another group took objection.

'Mirchi girl' Rakhi Sawant wants to spice up LS polls in Mumbai

'Mirchi girl' Rakhi Sawant wants to spice up LS polls in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

You just can't get enough of Rakhi Sawant. The popular item girl and TV personality has now decided to take the political plunge from the crucial Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency -- although there's one little problem: the Bharatiya Janata Party, the party that she wants to represent, is yet to finalise her name.

Goa govt to recommend CBI probe in Sonali Phogat death case

Goa govt to recommend CBI probe in Sonali Phogat death case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Sawant told reporters in Panaji that the Goa Police have done a "tremendously good investigation" into the case and have also got some clues.

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

MLAs of 2 Sena camps get notices over disqualification pleas

MLAs of 2 Sena camps get notices over disqualification pleas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Earlier this week, the Shiv Sena-UBT approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Assembly Speaker to hear the disqualification petitions expeditiously.

Nominate two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha: Oppn

Nominate two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha: Oppn

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

"This is the minimum expectation at this time of national tragedy," she said.

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The seventh Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards were held on Thursday, February 26, and everyone was invited!

Rakhi Sawant: I'll get married on the same day as Salman

Rakhi Sawant: I'll get married on the same day as Salman

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The item girl showed off her cooking skills on the TV show, Welcome Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi.

Youth World C'ship: Archer Salunkhe creates history!

Youth World C'ship: Archer Salunkhe creates history!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Parth Salunkhe became the first male archer to win a gold in the recurve category at the Youth World Championships.

Cabinet reshuffle likely in Goa after Cong MLAs join BJP

Cabinet reshuffle likely in Goa after Cong MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A senior BJP leader said a reshuffle was likely in the next few days as the party would need to accommodate at least a couple of Congress MLAs who have crossed over,

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap.

Goa assembly's records from 1963 to 2000 destroyed: CM

Goa assembly's records from 1963 to 2000 destroyed: CM

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

"I wanted to preserve them. But they were destroyed. I am sorry, this should not happen. Now since 2000, we are preserving the records and their digitisation is being done," Sawant said addressing a gathering on Monday.

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

They say we became 'Congresswasi'. We didn't become 'Bhajapawasi' even after spending 30 years with the BJP. Then how can we become 'Congresswasi'?

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Archer Aditi Swami's parents from Maharashtra's Satara were in a 'suit hunt' at Delhi's Palika Bazar after arriving at the national capital on a frigid winter morning to attend their daughter's Arjuna Award ceremony on Tuesday.

4 arrested for attacking Delhi family at Goa's Anjuna beach

4 arrested for attacking Delhi family at Goa's Anjuna beach

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media even as the police on Sunday arrested four persons in connection with the attack that left members of the family injured.

Sena seeks disqualification of 4 more MLAs, to issue notices to 16 rebels

Sena seeks disqualification of 4 more MLAs, to issue notices to 16 rebels

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The party will also issue notices to 16 MLAs of the rebel faction and ask them to respond by Monday, said Sena MP Arvind Sawant in Mumbai.

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.

Maha speaker to start cross-examination of Sena MLAs on Nov 23

Maha speaker to start cross-examination of Sena MLAs on Nov 23

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The cross-examination in connection with the disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena MLAs will start from November 23, according to a schedule issued by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, a move dubbed a delaying tactic by the Shiv Sena (UBT).

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership on Friday, 12 days after the party ousted the Congress in the assembly polls.

Why I Quit Congress: Sanjay Nirupam Spills the Beans

Why I Quit Congress: Sanjay Nirupam Spills the Beans

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is showing an 'I-don't-care-attitude'.' 'He is showing the same attitude towards what is happening in Maharashtra or in various parts of the country.'

Rebel Sena MLA booked for opening fire as rival factions clash

Rebel Sena MLA booked for opening fire as rival factions clash

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA Sada Sarvankar allegedly fired a round during a clash between workers of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's camp early on Sunday, following which police registered a case against him, his son and some others, officials said.

Sonali Phogat murder: Goa to submit action taken report to Haryana

Sonali Phogat murder: Goa to submit action taken report to Haryana

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Sawant told reporters that the Goa police is investigating the case in the right direction.

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet.

Safety railings may have averted Maha bus mishap: Rescuer

Safety railings may have averted Maha bus mishap: Rescuer

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The victims were part of a traditional dhol-tasha (drums and percussion) troupe, based out of Goregaon in north-west Mumbai, who had travelled to Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad area to take part in an event.

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Priyanka, Deepika's fashionable turn at Screen awards

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Priyanka, Deepika's fashionable turn at Screen awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Onset of the annual awards season means HOT red carpet styles!

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Goa man rescues Dutch woman attacked by hotel staffer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Talking to reporters, state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte hailed Eurica Dias for his selfless action and said it indicated that locals in the coastal state are basically helpful.

Goa CM distributes portfolios, retains home, finance

Goa CM distributes portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Vishwajit Rane, who had unsuccessfully lobbied for the CM's post, has been given crucial Health and Town and Country Planning Portfolios along with Urban Development, Women and Child, and Forest departments.

'He is 80, but considers himself to be a young man'

'He is 80, but considers himself to be a young man'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'That is the secret of his untiring energy.'

Uddhav dares PM to speak on border row during Maha visit

Uddhav dares PM to speak on border row during Maha visit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Leaders of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's statement that a meeting between a delegation of Maharashtra MPs and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue would not make any difference to the border dispute.

Uddhav faction to move court for nod to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Uddhav faction to move court for nod to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Pednekar claimed efforts are being made to ensure the Thackeray faction was not able to hold its annual rally on Dussehra, which will be celebrated on October 5.

Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of Eknath Shinde, 11 other rebel MLAs

Shiv Sena seeks disqualification of Eknath Shinde, 11 other rebel MLAs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Battling the political crisis faced by the party-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has filed a petition before the Deputy Speaker of the state assembly seeking the cancellation of membership of 12 rebel MLAs including Eknath Shinde for 'not attending' legislative party meeting held on Wednesday.

California Senate passes bill banning caste discrimination

California Senate passes bill banning caste discrimination

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Promoters of the bill, being led by non-profit Equality Lab, said that a similar bill is being introduced in the State House of Representatives, before it can be sent to the Governor to be signed into a law.

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 45,900 cr on day 1 of WEF

Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 45,900 cr on day 1 of WEF

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Maharashtra has bagged investments worth around Rs 45,900 crore on the first day of the Annual Conference of World Economic Forum underway in Davos, Switzerland, said state Industries Minister Uday Samant. This investment is likely to create direct employment for at least 10,000 people in the state, said Samant on Monday. "Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has arrived at Davos today (Monday) for the international conference of the World Economic Forum and he visited the Maharashtra Pavilion prepared at Davos.

'Operation Kichad': Congress after Goa collapse

'Operation Kichad': Congress after Goa collapse

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'A daily dose of diversion & disinformation is handed out to undermine the Yatra. We remain undeterred. We will overcome these dirty tricks of the BJP'

Gandhis, Mamata, Kejri, Nitish stay out of INDIA coordination panel

Gandhis, Mamata, Kejri, Nitish stay out of INDIA coordination panel

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Opposition INDIA bloc on Friday finalised a 14-member coordination-cum-election strategy committee comprising members of various parties, and it will function as the alliance's highest decision-making body and start work on seat-sharing immediately, sources said.

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Independence Day Drive Of Pride

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Celebrating Freedom with an unusual automobile convoy!