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Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The timeline of the Shiv Sena-centric political crisis in Maharashtra.

Mukesh, Nita left terror-stricken by Antilia bomb incident, NIA tells court

Mukesh, Nita left terror-stricken by Antilia bomb incident, NIA tells court

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The agency filed an affidavit opposing the bail plea of dismissed police officer Sachin Waze, a prime accused in the cases related to the Antilia bomb scare and subsequent killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The agency also recovered an electronic circuit used in making explosives from the rented flat of the terror suspects in Pune's Kondhwa area along with 500 GB data from the devices, he said.

Bombay HC dismisses bookie Anil Jaisinghani's plea against arrest

Bombay HC dismisses bookie Anil Jaisinghani's plea against arrest

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The Bombay high court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by suspected bookie Anil Jaisinghani challenging his "illegal" arrest in a case of alleged attempt to blackmail and bribe Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta Fadnavis.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Mumbai local train's wheel catches fire, no one hurt

Mumbai local train's wheel catches fire, no one hurt

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The wheel of a running local train caught fire near Asangaon station in Maharashtra's Thane district on Thursday morning, with officials saying it happened due to "brake binding" and no passenger was injured.

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

She Gave The World 20,000 Babies

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

An evening celebrating the best of what medicine has to offer.

Pawar's book has 'wrong information' on Uddhav, says Raut

Pawar's book has 'wrong information' on Uddhav, says Raut

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday termed the criticism of Uddhav Thackeray in Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar's autobiography "wrong information" and downplayed it by claiming books are read for two days and then put into libraries.

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered the frontrunner to make his Test debut in the West Indies, but there are other options in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill.

Sara Suits Up In Style

Sara Suits Up In Style

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Winter fashion swag and jugaad.

Women Take Charge For Gudi Padwa

Women Take Charge For Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Traditionally, Maharashtrian women wear a kashta or a nauvari -- a nine-yard saree tucked at the back, while the men are dressed in a kurta pyjama and sport a saffron turban.

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Aaditya Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde: Will contest from Thane and win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the Maharashtra government saying that "Mughal rule" was prevailing in the state, and declared that he would contest the next assembly election from Thane, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's bastion.

Mumbai builder dies by suicide after jumping from 23rd floor

Mumbai builder dies by suicide after jumping from 23rd floor

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Well known real estate developer Paras Porwal allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 23rd floor of a building in Mumbai on Thursday, a police official said.

Those who don't have courage to build anything steal: Uddhav targets Shinde

Those who don't have courage to build anything steal: Uddhav targets Shinde

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

His statement comes a day after both the Sena factions faced off at the party's office in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters in south Mumbai.

2 classmates rape 13-yr-old girl at Mumbai school

2 classmates rape 13-yr-old girl at Mumbai school

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Two boys allegedly raped their 13-year-old classmate inside the classroom of their civic-run school in Matunga area of Mumbai, after which the police registered a case against them, an official said on Friday.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

Sharad Pawar seeks time after NCP panel rejects his resignation

Sharad Pawar seeks time after NCP panel rejects his resignation

Rediff.com5 May 2023

"The committee has unanimously passed a resolution. It unanimously rejects his decision to step down and urges him to continue as party president," Patel said after a meeting of the committee.

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

The Last Double Decker Bus Ride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses.

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2023

At least four FIRs related to extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane.

58% Of Mumbai Coastal Road Project Ready

58% Of Mumbai Coastal Road Project Ready

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Rs 12,721 crore (Rs 127.21 billion) Coastal Road is expected to be ready by November 2023.

PHOTOS: 'Spiderman' spices up South Mumbai race

PHOTOS: 'Spiderman' spices up South Mumbai race

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Sharma, popularly known as the city's 'Spiderman', has filed his nomination as an independent candidate from South Mumbai, one of the country's richest Lok Sabha constituencies.

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

''Madam, we want to salute you with flowers and cake'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Society deals with you the way they do, or forms an opinion, depending on if your family is with you every step of the way.'

Mumbai's British era bridge to be pulled down, will hit train services

Mumbai's British era bridge to be pulled down, will hit train services

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The block will affect the movement of long-distance as well as local trains.

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rain fury in Mumbai, Thane: 3 dead, alert issued for today

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A 22-year-old person was killed and another one injured on Thursday after a tree fell on their hut in Mumbai as moderate to heavy rains lashed the city and its suburbs in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Rioting charges against 107 transport workers for protest at Pawar's home

Rioting charges against 107 transport workers for protest at Pawar's home

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against 107 persons for rioting and conspiracy, following the protest outside Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar's residence, Silver Oak in south Mumbai, on Friday, an official said.

Man threatened to kill Pawar as his wife eloped with NCP worker

Man threatened to kill Pawar as his wife eloped with NCP worker

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Mumbai Police held the accused from Patna on Wednesday for allegedly issuing the death threat to Pawar by making a call on the latter's landline phone, the official said.

Day 4 of downpour in Mumbai, local trains delayed

Day 4 of downpour in Mumbai, local trains delayed

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs with very heavy to extremely heavy rains very likely at isolated places.

Pawar, Fadnavis make power-play for MCA over dinner

Pawar, Fadnavis make power-play for MCA over dinner

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Milind Narvekar, the close aide of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, and NCP leader Jitendra Awhad are also contesting the election and have filed their nominations from the panel formed by Pawar and Shelar.

Sena factions attack each other on Thackeray's birth anniversary

Sena factions attack each other on Thackeray's birth anniversary

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, the son of Bal Thackeray, and his family members did not attend the event.

When Lata Mangeshkar threatened to leave Mumbai

When Lata Mangeshkar threatened to leave Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The arterial Pedder Road connects Tardeo and Malabar Hill localities in south Mumbai and is home to many affluent people.

My Days With The Mahatma

My Days With The Mahatma

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The sudden arrests and detentions of all Working Committee members led to mass satyagraha.' 'I found myself helpless as the source of my income, from which I sent a portion to my parents in the village, had suddenly stopped.'

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

Tears, protest as Sharad Pawar drops resignation bombshell

Tears, protest as Sharad Pawar drops resignation bombshell

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Patil, Patel, Bhujbal, Awhad and their colleague Dilip Walse Patil in one voice said they will not accept Pawar's decision. A few party functionaries even tendered their resignations on the spot to put pressure on the 82-year-old politician, while some workers suggested that a working president be appointed.

Eknath Shinde's Ganesh Ustav Diplomacy

Eknath Shinde's Ganesh Ustav Diplomacy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde appears to catch up with old acquaintances and make new friends during Ganesh Utsav.

Court asks Mumbai police to probe insult to national anthem charge against Mamata

Court asks Mumbai police to probe insult to national anthem charge against Mamata

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a complaint seeking action against her for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem at an event in Mumbai in 2022.

Help! I Missed Filing My Tax Returns!

Help! I Missed Filing My Tax Returns!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

While one can file an updated return, there are certain caveats, warns rediffGURU Mihir Tanna.

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Cyrus Mistry death: Dr Anahita had not worn seat belt properly, say police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Dr Anahita had only worn the shoulder harness from the back and had not adjusted the lap belt, police said.

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

United Opposition can defeat Centre's ordinance: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday urged the non-Bharatiya Janata Party entities to unite and defeat in the Rajya Sabha the bill related to the Centre's ordinance on control of services in the national capital.

Bappa Is In Mumbai!

Bappa Is In Mumbai!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

As Mumbai immerses in prayer and celebration for the next 10 days, Satish Bodas/Rediff.com visits four of the oldest Ganesh pandals in the city, where Mumbaikars seek the Lord's blessings.

Uddhav tests Covid positive, attends Cabinet meeting virtually

Uddhav tests Covid positive, attends Cabinet meeting virtually

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Thackeray's antigen test came out positive, the official from the Chief Minister's Office said.