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Worker from Bihar, son murdered in Chennai, wife sexually assaulted

Worker from Bihar, son murdered in Chennai, wife sexually assaulted

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Three people have been arrested in Chennai in connection with the murder of a migrant worker from Bihar, his wife, and their two-year-old son. The investigation revealed a sexual assault and subsequent killings.

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

More than a dozen Mountain Rescue Teams assisted thousands of pilgrims during this year's Amarnath pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Monday, as the annual yatra concluded with more than 5.10 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine.

Govt drops Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan monorail plan, looks at MRTS

Govt drops Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan monorail plan, looks at MRTS

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Maharashtra is exploring the option to develop a mass-rapid transit system in the regions to improve transport system.

38 specially-trained rescue teams to be deployed for 52-day Amarnath Yatra

38 specially-trained rescue teams to be deployed for 52-day Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

More than 4.5 lakh pilgrims paid their obeisance at the natural ice Shiva Lingam formation inside the cave shrine last year.

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Several persons fainted and emergency workers carried them in stretches and provided care in shelters. Over 30 people were rushed to nearby government hospitals with symptoms of dehydration.

How Mumbai can cope with urbanisation

How Mumbai can cope with urbanisation

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Developing new mass rapid transit system (MRTS) will help decongest the already choked roads of Mumbai and cope with rapid urbanisation, according to a report by industry body Assocham.

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Transport strike in TN enters 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Transport minister M R Vijayabaskar said that despite the stir, 80% buses were running.

Commuters stranded across Tamil Nadu as bus strike enters 4th day

Commuters stranded across Tamil Nadu as bus strike enters 4th day

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

The state government claimed that 66.49 per cent of buses belonging to state transport undertakings were plying since Saturday night across the state.

India's remarkable metro rail systems

India's remarkable metro rail systems

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

India has developed Rapid Transit systems to make travel easier for commuters across cities.

Why bank chiefs are worried about their pay structure

Why bank chiefs are worried about their pay structure

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The RBI wants to include shares and options within the variable salary of the CEOs, proposed to be capped at 200 per cent of their fixed salary; the floor for it is 50 per cent.

2 days after Cyclone Vardah, Chennai picks up the pieces

2 days after Cyclone Vardah, Chennai picks up the pieces

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

While flight operations have already resumed, inter-intra state train services also were partially operating since Tuesday night, they said.

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has left no stone unturned this year after big industrialists, along with Union ministers, skipped attending the BGBS 2017.

'You can't bribe nature'

'You can't bribe nature'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'You have to respect nature. You won't respect nature unless you see nature's fury.'