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Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Formula One: Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out of media briefing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Max Verstappen asked a journalist to leave his Thursday media briefing at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman still upset over a question asked by the same reporter in December about an incident that potentially cost him a fifth straight drivers' title.

Indian Duo Puligilla and Sherif Target WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Indian Duo Puligilla and Sherif Target WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Indian rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are set to compete in the WRC Safari Rally Kenya, aiming for a podium finish in the WRC3 category.

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two more members, including the alleged mastermind, of an organised traffic fraud and extortion syndicate, bringing the total arrests to 20. The syndicate sold fake stickers to commercial vehicle drivers, enabling them to evade traffic restrictions and extorted officials.

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Delhi woman's solo trip turned into a nightmare as she escaped an alleged rape attempt by a taxi driver in Uttarakhand, leading to his arrest and a renewed focus on tourist safety.

Delivery Man Dies After Being Hit by Dumper Truck on Mumbai Highway

Delivery Man Dies After Being Hit by Dumper Truck on Mumbai Highway

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old delivery man was killed on the Western Express Highway in Dahisar, Mumbai, after his scooter was hit by a dumper truck. The driver was later arrested.

Petrol Pump Worker Dies After Being Hit by SUV in Gurugram

Petrol Pump Worker Dies After Being Hit by SUV in Gurugram

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A petrol pump worker died in Gurugram after being hit by a speeding SUV. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

'Tried to control bus seeing overspeeding truck': Chitradurga bus driver

'Tried to control bus seeing overspeeding truck': Chitradurga bus driver

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

The driver of the bus that met with an accident, in which six people were killed in Chitradurga district on Thursday, said that he tried to control his vehicle on seeing the overspeeding truck approaching from the opposite direction, but couldn't.

Truck Accident and Road Construction Incident Claim Lives in Jharkhand

Truck Accident and Road Construction Incident Claim Lives in Jharkhand

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Two separate accidents in Jharkhand, India, resulted in the deaths of two individuals. A truck accident in Hazaribag district claimed two lives, while a road construction incident in Chatra district led to another fatality.

Speeding Jeep Accident Injures 26 Labourers in Nagpur District

Speeding Jeep Accident Injures 26 Labourers in Nagpur District

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Twenty-six labourers, including nine women, were injured when a speeding pick-up jeep overturned near the Wardha River in Nagpur district. The vehicle was reportedly overcrowded and the driver lost control, leading to the accident.

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Punjab's Finance Minister announces record tax enforcement outcomes for the financial year 2025-26, driven by intelligence-led actions and robust revenue protection, including significant penalties imposed and recovered from fraudulent networks.

India-Africa Initiative Aims to Bridge AI Skills Gap

India-Africa Initiative Aims to Bridge AI Skills Gap

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

JNS Cloud Solutions, in partnership with upGrad Enterprise, has launched the Africa AI Skilling Initiative to accelerate digital transformation and address the skills gap in Africa.

India Inc hits pause on factory expansion in March

India Inc hits pause on factory expansion in March

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

India's new manufacturing project announcements more than halved in the fourth quarter of FY26, falling 60 per cent sequentially and 78 per cent year-on-year to approximately 1.7 trillion, driven by global uncertainties, geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, and existing unutilised manufacturing capacity.

Mizoram Police Bust Drug Smuggling Rings, Recover 25 Crore in Narcotics

Mizoram Police Bust Drug Smuggling Rings, Recover 25 Crore in Narcotics

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Mizoram police have dismantled multiple smuggling modules, seizing narcotics valued at 25.01 crore and arresting eight people, including Myanmar nationals, in a week-long crackdown.

Body of UP man killed in Riyadh missile attack brought to native village

Body of UP man killed in Riyadh missile attack brought to native village

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The mortal remains of a 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who was killed in a suspected missile attack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have been returned to his family in Sitapur. Ravi Gopal, who worked as a driver, died on March 18. The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed condolences and facilitated the repatriation of his body.

Biocon eyes global insulin leadership as rivals pivot to GLP-1 therapies

Biocon eyes global insulin leadership as rivals pivot to GLP-1 therapies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Biocon aims to become the world's leading insulin company, capitalising on larger pharmaceutical rivals' strategic shift towards newer, high-margin GLP-1 diabetes therapies. The company plans to expand its insulin presence across 80 markets, focusing on value maximisation and addressing the indispensable need for insulin, particularly for Type-1 and late-stage Type-2 diabetics.

Dumper Truck Collision Claims Three Lives in Farrukhabad

Dumper Truck Collision Claims Three Lives in Farrukhabad

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Three people, including a minor, were killed in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, when a high-speed dumper truck collided with their motorcycle. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was killed by a speeding truck in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district while walking with her mother. The driver was apprehended by villagers after attempting to flee.

Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver charged over deadly Nigeria crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver charged over deadly Nigeria crash

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal collision

Chhoti Si Asha...

Chhoti Si Asha...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.

Indian markets brace for volatility amid RBI policy, West Asia tensions

Indian markets brace for volatility amid RBI policy, West Asia tensions

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The Indian stock market is poised for a volatile week, influenced by the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, crucial global macroeconomic data, and the escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to market analysts.

Delhi Woman's Bravery: Recovers Phone After Chasing Down Mobile Snatchers

Delhi Woman's Bravery: Recovers Phone After Chasing Down Mobile Snatchers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Delhi chased down two mobile snatchers and recovered her phone with the help of locals after it was stolen near Kalkaji temple.

India's Economic Outlook: S&P ups India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%

India's Economic Outlook: S&P ups India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

S&P Global Ratings has increased India's GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal year to 7.1 per cent, citing private consumption, investment, and exports as key drivers. However, the agency also cautioned that the conflict in the Middle East could strain India's fiscal position due to higher energy prices.

Fatal Truck Accident Claims Four Lives in Rajkot

Fatal Truck Accident Claims Four Lives in Rajkot

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A truck collided with an autorickshaw in the Metoda GIDC area of Rajkot district, Gujarat, resulting in the deaths of four people. The truck driver has been arrested.

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Asha Bhosle Will Always Be First Among Equals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

It is impossible to discuss Asha Bhosle without mentioning the word 'versatility', notes Dinesh Raheja.

Man Who Breached Delhi Assembly Security Sent to Police Custody

Man Who Breached Delhi Assembly Security Sent to Police Custody

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A man who breached security at the Delhi Assembly by driving an SUV into the complex has been remanded to eight days' police custody. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the accused's apparent awareness of his actions.

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One driver to take pole position for a full Grand Prix after qualifying fastest for Mercedes in China on Saturday.

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

F1: Who is Arvid Lindblad?

F1: Who is Arvid Lindblad?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Meet the Indian-origin driver to race at Formula One this season.

How An Indian Sailor Survived The Strait Of Hormuz

How An Indian Sailor Survived The Strait Of Hormuz

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'We kept our bags packed, ready to jump into the sea. Many times, I felt it could be my last day.'

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The manager and driver of a private school in Aligarh were arrested after a seven-year-old girl died falling through a hole in the school bus floor. The family had previously complained about the dangerous condition of the bus.

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The intriguing bit is that Trump is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad this weekend -- if he does, it will be the clearest signal yet that the US is ready to exit the war with some sort of win to show, since he cannot afford to go for the talks and return empty-handed, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War

Thane Tribunal Awards 38.74 Lakh to Family of Father and Son Killed in Road Accident

Thane Tribunal Awards 38.74 Lakh to Family of Father and Son Killed in Road Accident

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of 38.74 lakh to the family of a father and son who died in a road accident in 2020, caused by a speeding truck in Uttar Pradesh.

Study: Extreme Climate Events Possible Even With Moderate Warming

Study: Extreme Climate Events Possible Even With Moderate Warming

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A new study reveals that extreme climate hazards, typically associated with higher levels of global warming, could occur even under a moderate warming of 2 degrees Celsius, posing significant threats to food production, forests, and urban areas.

F1: Kimi Antonelli Breaks Hamilton Record, Targets Consistency

F1: Kimi Antonelli Breaks Hamilton Record, Targets Consistency

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest championship leader after Japanese GP win, breaking Lewis Hamilton's record and extending his dream start.

Car Drags Police Motorcycle for 5km in Mau, Constable Injured

Car Drags Police Motorcycle for 5km in Mau, Constable Injured

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A police constable in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, was injured when a car allegedly rammed his motorcycle and dragged it for approximately 5 km while attempting to flee. Police have seized the vehicle and are searching for the driver.

Court Acquits Nine in 2020 Delhi Riots Case Citing Lack of Specificity in Testimonies

Court Acquits Nine in 2020 Delhi Riots Case Citing Lack of Specificity in Testimonies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted nine men in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, citing unreliable and general testimonies from witnesses.

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to 355/2 with big hundreds

8 killed, 95 injured in US-Israeli strikes on Iran bridge

8 killed, 95 injured in US-Israeli strikes on Iran bridge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

At least eight civilians have been reported killed, and 95 others have sustained injuries following United States-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

Truck Accident on ITO Flyover in Delhi Claims One Life

Truck Accident on ITO Flyover in Delhi Claims One Life

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A truck accident on the ITO flyover in Delhi resulted in one death and two injuries. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the truck driver.

Road Rage Incident Turns Fatal: Retired Brigadier Killed in Dehradun Crossfire

Road Rage Incident Turns Fatal: Retired Brigadier Killed in Dehradun Crossfire

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A retired Army brigadier was killed in Dehradun after being caught in crossfire during a road rage incident between two vehicles. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.