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Virar-South Mumbai Metro: Govt decides to wait

Virar-South Mumbai Metro: Govt decides to wait

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

The planned metro rail corridor from Colaba in south Mumbai to the north western suburb of Bandra will be considered after the Indian Railways states its plan for the elevated rail corridor from Churchgate to Virar, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Metropolitan commissioner Ratnakar Gaikwad said. MMRDA will await the feasibility study being carried out by the Railways regarding the elevated corridor before deciding the next step for the metro line, he said.

Supporters gather outside residences of Sharad, Ajit Pawar

Supporters gather outside residences of Sharad, Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the NCP are holding their meetings in Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in south Mumbai and in Bhujbal Knowledge City in suburban Bandra, respectively, on Wednesday.

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 8 hrs in coop bank case

ED grills Sharad Pawar's MLA grandnephew for 8 hrs in coop bank case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Emerging out of the ED grilling in Mumbai, Rohit Pawar denied any wrongdoing and asserted struggle was imminent in fight for ideology while declaring he wasn't scared.

Fire at south Mumbai building; no casualties reported

Fire at south Mumbai building; no casualties reported

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A fire broke out at a building in Ballard Pier area of south Mumbai Wednesday morning, fire brigade sources said.

Fire at Income Tax office in south Mumbai

Fire at Income Tax office in south Mumbai

Rediff.com10 May 2013

A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the IncomeTaxBuilding in Marine Lines area in south Mumbai tonight but there were no report of casualties.

What's so unique about south Mumbai's High Street Phoenix

What's so unique about south Mumbai's High Street Phoenix

Rediff.com20 May 2015

HUL has achieved few milestones in the fiscal gone by and hence is performing good on revenues front.

Shinde Sena leaders anxious over possible seat deal with BJP, NCP

Shinde Sena leaders anxious over possible seat deal with BJP, NCP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

There is a growing unease among Lok Sabha ticket aspirants in the Shiv Sena amid its decision to drop three sitting MPs and the ongoing seat-sharing talks between the Mahayuti partners, party sources said.

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Missed IAF Show? See It Here!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Daring maneuvers and breathtaking formations were on display at Mumbai's Marine Drive courtesy the Indian Air Force.

Navy needed at borders, won't give an inch in South Mumbai for housing: Gadkari

Navy needed at borders, won't give an inch in South Mumbai for housing: Gadkari

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

"We are the government. The Navy and the Defence Ministry are not the government," he added.

Dawood's 2 properties sold for Rs 2.04cr in auction, 2 unsold

Dawood's 2 properties sold for Rs 2.04cr in auction, 2 unsold

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The name of the successful bidder was not disclosed.

VIDEO: Major fire at building in South Mumbai

VIDEO: Major fire at building in South Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Fire broke out in a residential building at Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai early on Sunday, fire brigade officials said.

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

'Engineering marvel' Mumbai coastal road inaugurated

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A 10.5-kilometer-long stretch will be opened for traffic in the first phase, an official earlier said, adding that motorists can enter the coastal road from Worli Seaface, Haji Ali interchange and Amarson's interchange points, and exit at Marine Lines.

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The police are yet to submit a chargesheet against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui in a 2021 case for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Hindu deities during a show in Indore as the investigation is still underway, an official said on Tuesday.

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Maharashtra police has so far registered 141 cases in connection with the violence during the Maratha quota agitations and arrested 168 persons, state Director General of Police Rajnish Seth said on Wednesday.

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.

Mumbai Celebrates Gay Pride

Mumbai Celebrates Gay Pride

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Hundreds of Mumbaikars, draped in rainbow colours, participated and showed solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Ashok Chavan announces he will join BJP today

Ashok Chavan announces he will join BJP today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

In a major setback for the Congress ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan who announced his resignation from the Congress party on Monday, will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday.

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 terror attacks case, stayed at a hotel in Mumbai's Powai area for two days in November 2008 ahead of the attacks, where he discussed about the crowded places in south Mumbai with a witness in the case, the police said on Tuesday.

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra's first woman DGP

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Rashmi Shukla on Thursday became Maharashtra's first woman Director General of Police (DGP).

Munawar Faruqui's Sea Of Fans Welcome Him Home

Munawar Faruqui's Sea Of Fans Welcome Him Home

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My fans always supported me and whenever I was left behind, they pulled me by holding my hand, so I am very grateful.'

Aishwarya-Aaradhya At Ambani Ganpati

Aishwarya-Aaradhya At Ambani Ganpati

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Bollywood pulled out their most glamorous outfits for Nita and Mukesh Ambani's Ganpati party at their home Antilia in south Mumbai.

'False and baseless': Sajjan Jindal denies rape charges

'False and baseless': Sajjan Jindal denies rape charges

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

A 30-year-old woman has accused industrialist Sajjan Jindal of raping her after promising to marry her, a charge denied on Sunday by the billionaire. The woman, whose social media profile describes her as an actor, claimed she met Jindal (64), the chairman and managing director of the $23-billion JSW Group, at a cricket match in Dubai a few years ago which led to a friendship and subsequently to the industrialist getting attracted to her. The alleged sexual assault happened on January 24 last year inside the JSW Group headquarters, the woman, a Mumbai resident, has claimed, adding that the industrialist had promised to marry her.

Ambanis Host IOC Chief At Antilia

Ambanis Host IOC Chief At Antilia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nita Ambani welcomed Thomas Bach to her home in a traditional Indian way.

Seven killed in South Mumbai high-rise fire

Seven killed in South Mumbai high-rise fire

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The massive fire that broke out on the 12th floor of high-rise building in the upmarket Kemps corner area in South Mumbai has claimed the lives of seven residents, fire officials said.

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra will be held in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 20. Counting of votes will be held on June 4.

'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.'

'Ashok Chavan is a spent force in Marathwada'

'Ashok Chavan is a spent force in Marathwada'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'Chavan's political clout began declining since his Lok Sabha defeat in 2019.'

Fire in high-rise building in south Mumbai

Fire in high-rise building in south Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Fire brigade officials said the fire broke out on the ninth floor of Mittal Towers.

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A popular Chinese green like bok choy does very well in soup too.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

Mumbai All Set to Celebrate Dahi Handi

Mumbai All Set to Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Dahi Handi is celebrated on the day after Krishna Janmashtami. Young men and boys in the city create human pyramids to try and break a pot strung high up above them.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Complaints against Nayanthara for 'demeaning Lord Ram' in Netflix movie

Complaints against Nayanthara for 'demeaning Lord Ram' in Netflix movie

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The complaint mentions the last scene of the film which shows a temple priest's daughter, played by Nayanthara, offering namaz wearing 'hijab' before making biryani.

SBI to buy residential properties of Air India in south Mumbai

SBI to buy residential properties of Air India in south Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

SBI set to buy residential properties of Air India in south Mumbai

Indian Navy sailor goes missing after hospital discharge in Mumbai

Indian Navy sailor goes missing after hospital discharge in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

He was unwell since sometime for which he underwent treatment at the INHS Asvini hospital in Colaba area from July 19 and was discharged on August 21, the official said.

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth Review: Very Watchable!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

If Indrani Mukerjea wanted to whitewash her image, this docu series was not the right platform, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Alia-Ayan Party With The Ambanis

Alia-Ayan Party With The Ambanis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

*Everyone* turned up when Nita and Mukesh Ambani invited them to their home Antilia in south Mumbai for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Tributes paid to martyrs on 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives while fighting terrorists who attacked the metropolis on this day 15 years ago.

MLAs across party lines protest in Mumbai for Maratha quota

MLAs across party lines protest in Mumbai for Maratha quota

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Several legislators cutting across party lines in Maharashtra on Thursday staged an agitation outside the Mantralaya, the state secretariat in south Mumbai, in support of the demand for reservation to the Maratha community.

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'