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MNS chief Raj Thackeray, mother test positive for COVID-19

MNS chief Raj Thackeray, mother test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Both have mild symptoms, said the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Raj Thackeray booked for May 1 speech hrs after DGP promised action

Raj Thackeray booked for May 1 speech hrs after DGP promised action

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Maharashtra Director General of Police Rajnish Seth said Aurangabad police commissioner will take appropriate legal action against Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers on mosques.

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.

Fadnavis' First Challenge: Santosh Deshmukh Murder Case

Fadnavis' First Challenge: Santosh Deshmukh Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'The CM's credibility is on the line.'

Maharashtra home minister hints at action against Raj Thackeray over Sunday's speech

Maharashtra home minister hints at action against Raj Thackeray over Sunday's speech

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil on Monday said MNS chief Raj Thackeray's speech in Aurangabad, wherein he remained firm on the May 3 deadline for removal of loudspeakers from mosques, was aimed at "creating a divide in society", and hinted at action against him.

Sorry, I had asked you to make Modi PM: Uddhav

Sorry, I had asked you to make Modi PM: Uddhav

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Uddhav said Modi lacks the self-confidence of 2014 and 2019.

We can reply to any kind of aggression: Sena to Raj Thackeray

We can reply to any kind of aggression: Sena to Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with party spokespersons in Mumbai, two days before his estranged cousin Raj's scheduled rally.

Shiv Sena leader's kin booked for bringing phone to counting centre

Shiv Sena leader's kin booked for bringing phone to counting centre

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

FIR has also been registered against a polling personnel Dinesh Gurav, who was an Encore (poll portal) operator with the Election Commission.

Can BJP, allies overcome Jarange threat in Jalna?

Can BJP, allies overcome Jarange threat in Jalna?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Jarange has repeatedly targeted the BJP warning that the community would defeat its candidates in the assembly polls, which will be held on November 20.

Maha CM Thackeray visits flood-affected Raigad

Maha CM Thackeray visits flood-affected Raigad

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

He also said that a policy would be formulated for management of water as parts of the state, especially the western Maharashtra region, witnesses floods during monsoon due to rise in river water levels.

BCCI: Not possible to host all cup finals in Mumbai

BCCI: Not possible to host all cup finals in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded to Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray's call to keep World Cup finals in Mumbai.

Played with people's life: No bail to Raut aide in Covid centre scam

Played with people's life: No bail to Raut aide in Covid centre scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

A special court in Mumbai denied bail to businessman Sujit Patkar, an aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, in the alleged COVID treatment centres scam. The court found that Patkar played with the "life of people" by under-deployment of doctors and staff to generate proceeds of crime. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged that Patkar's firm, Lifeline Hospital Management, fraudulently obtained a contract for supplying medical staff at Dahisar and Worli Jumbo Covid facilities during the pandemic, resulting in the generation of proceeds of crime (PoC) amounting to Rs 32.44 crore. The court noted that there are ample statements of the witnesses to show that a list of more staff members was prepared than being deployed on the instructions of Patkar.

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Can Nawazuddin Siddiqui bring Bal Thackeray's powerful personality to life? Syed Firdaus Ashraf watches the Thackeray trailer to find out.

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Quite a few film folk turned up at the trailer launch of Dharmaveer 2: Mukkam Post Thane, that continues to tell the tale of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe.

BJP declares Maha swearing-in date, but not CM's Name

BJP declares Maha swearing-in date, but not CM's Name

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis is the frontrunner to become the next chief minister of Maharashtra, according to a senior BJP leader.

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Police arrested two persons after a woman travelling on a scooter with her husband was fatally knocked down allegedly by a BMW car in Mumbai's Worli area in the early hours of Sunday, an official said.

'Maharashtra Verdict May Open New Chapter'

'Maharashtra Verdict May Open New Chapter'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'The political situation in the country will depend on the electoral outcome in Maharashtra.'

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats in Maha

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

It was a mixed bag for 11 seats with more than 35 percent Muslim voters, where six candidates of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly polls on Saturday, while four seats went to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance.

Aaditya Thackeray tests positive for COVID-19

Aaditya Thackeray tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The guardian minister of Mumbai suburbs also requested people who came in contact with him to get themselves tested.

'Forever deputy CM' Ajit Pawar emerges as the ultimate survivor

'Forever deputy CM' Ajit Pawar emerges as the ultimate survivor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Defying predictions of his political eclipse, Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has not only consolidated his position in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti, but also fortified his place in Maharashtra politics by becoming deputy chief minister for the sixth time.

Raj Thackeray's warning: Won't be responsible for what happens after May 3

Raj Thackeray's warning: Won't be responsible for what happens after May 3

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Addressing a public rally in Aurangabad late in the evening, in which he was termed as 'Hindu Jananayak', the MNS chief said if Uttar Pradesh government could remove the loudspeakers, what was stopping the Maharashtra government, led by his estranged cousin Uddhav Thackeray, from doing so.

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday pulled off a stunning performance in Maharashtra winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) stormed back to power in Jharkhand on the back of a spectacular showing by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.

Rift in MVA? Raut blames Cong for delay in seat talks

Rift in MVA? Raut blames Cong for delay in seat talks

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday blamed Congress leaders in Maharashtra for the delay in Maha Vikas Aghadi's seat-sharing talks for the upcoming assembly elections.

Maha CM's son vs ex-MNS leader? Sena-UBT declares list

Maha CM's son vs ex-MNS leader? Sena-UBT declares list

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Thackeray also declared the candidature of Satyajit Patil, Bharti Kamdi and Karan Pawar from Hatkanangale, Palghar, and Jalgaon constituencies, respectively.

Who will form next Maha govt? Stage set for counting today

Who will form next Maha govt? Stage set for counting today

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Counting of votes in the Maharashtra assembly elections will begin at 8 am on Saturday, with all eyes on the outcome of the battle between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti coalition and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, which is seeking to make a comeback.

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Simultaneous polls bill introduced with 269 votes in favour, 198 against

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the opposition terming the move 'dictatorial' and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserting that the legislation would not tamper with the powers enjoyed by states.

Uddhav considered us as 'house-helps': Eknath Shinde

Uddhav considered us as 'house-helps': Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Shinde also said a party grows when leaders reach out to the grassroot worker rather than sitting at home.

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

MVA manifesto promises period leaves, free cervical cancer vaccine

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16 and and two optional leave days for women employees during menstruation.

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

An impressive performance in Jharkhand and, especially, Maharashtra assembly polls next month by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will lay to rest the doubts over the party's political dominance after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls and strike a body blow to the Opposition.

Man held in Bengaluru for threatening Maha min Aaditya Thackeray

Man held in Bengaluru for threatening Maha min Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police arrested a man from Bengaluru for allegedly threatening Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray, an official said on Thursday.

Maharashtra to see 'friendly fights' on 29 seats

Maharashtra to see 'friendly fights' on 29 seats

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Friendly fights, however, are more complicated for the MVA, especially since smaller parties who are part of the INDIA bloc are also in the mix.

Uddhav's Sena Bhavan Comes Alive

Uddhav's Sena Bhavan Comes Alive

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The road to Sena Bhavan is gridlocked. Every inch is a battle for space as party workers from different parts of the city, indeed the state, have descended upon this iconic building to celebrate what until this morning seemed unexpected: A victory.

Maha kids' abuse: Protestors storm school, bring trains to halt

Maha kids' abuse: Protestors storm school, bring trains to halt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The protest against the alleged sexual abuse of two girls at a school in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district turned violent on Tuesday as the angry agitators vandalised the school and also indulged in stone-pelting at the local railway station during the 'rail blockade', police said.

INDIA bloc to move SC over EVM concerns in Maharashtra polls

INDIA bloc to move SC over EVM concerns in Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Meanwhile, the Congress' data analytics department chairperson Praveen Chakravarty on Tuesday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, seeking assembly-wise voter rolls in excel sheet format for the Lok Sabha elections and the assembly polls in Maharashtra.

Sena cites Bihar model as BJP pushes Fadnavis for CM

Sena cites Bihar model as BJP pushes Fadnavis for CM

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The race for the Maharashtra Chief Minister post has intensified following the Mahayuti coalition's landslide victory in the state assembly polls. The Shiv Sena has backed Eknath Shinde for the top job, citing the Bihar model, while the BJP has thrown its weight behind Devendra Fadnavis, emphasizing his leadership qualities and understanding of the state. The BJP's preference for Fadnavis stems from its dominance in the alliance with 132 seats, compared to Shiv Sena's 57 seats. Amidst these developments, both parties have held meetings to discuss the matter, while Fadnavis and other BJP leaders have denied any dispute over the CM's post.

MNS hints at Sharad Pawar's role in opposition to Raj Thackeray's Ayodhya visit

MNS hints at Sharad Pawar's role in opposition to Raj Thackeray's Ayodhya visit

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Thackeray on Sunday said he had deferred his visit to Ayodhya in UP as there was ploy to "trap" his party workers into legal issues.

Strict curbs soon: Thackeray On Maha Covid surge

"Strict curbs soon": Thackeray On Maha Covid surge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra chief minister addressed the state amid the steep spike in coronavirus cases.

BJP used Raj Thackeray as pawn, will have to pay for his own karma: NCP

BJP used Raj Thackeray as pawn, will have to pay for his own karma: NCP

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Maharashtra NCP's chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of following the use-and-throw policy and added that Raj Thackeray "will have to pay for his own karma".

'Tell Modi We Waited'

'Tell Modi We Waited'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The MNS chief started his speech with the name of Nehru, then paused. After a few tense seconds, he resumed: "After Nehru, here is the only politician who will be PM for the third term."

2 Cong CMs, 1 deputy CM counter BJP's charge on poll promises

2 Cong CMs, 1 deputy CM counter BJP's charge on poll promises

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Shivakumar said, "Mahayuti leaders should visit my state to see how Congress' welfare guarantees are benefiting people."