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35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

A 62-year-old man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring 43. The attacker, identified as Fan, was quickly apprehended and is currently receiving medical treatment after attempting self-harm. Police believe Fan's actions were motivated by his dissatisfaction with the property division outcome of his divorce. The incident occurred on Monday evening but was not reported by Chinese media until Tuesday evening. The event has sparked concerns and prompted authorities to strengthen security measures and investigate the incident.

Billie Jean King Cup: India go down 0-3 to China

Billie Jean King Cup: India go down 0-3 to China

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

India will next take on Chinese Taipei on Thursday.

Billie Jean King Cup: India down South Korea for third win

Billie Jean King Cup: India down South Korea for third win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India picked up their third victory in the Billie Jean King Cup as they defeated South Korea 2-1 in a Asia Oceania Group-1 tie in Changsha, China on Friday.

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rutuja Bhosale won the singles rubber while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina prevailed in the doubles contest as the Indian women's team defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in a Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 tie in Changsha, China, on Thursday.

China's first Maglev train hits the track

China's first Maglev train hits the track

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The Maglev train takes 19 minutes and 30 seconds to complete the 18.5 km journey.

Chinese scribe gets 10 yr jail for leaking secrets

Chinese scribe gets 10 yr jail for leaking secrets

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

The ruling was handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Changsha City, capital of central China's Hunan Province, Xinhua news agency reported.

10 BIZARRE photos from around the world

10 BIZARRE photos from around the world

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Here's your weekly digest of bizarre moments from around the world.

Coronavirus: 99 more who returned from China are under observation

Coronavirus: 99 more who returned from China are under observation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Samples of these seven passengers have been sent to the ICMR-NIV Pune lab. Samples of four other passengers tested earlier have been confirmed to be negative for nCoV by the lab.

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer was named the world's fastest for the fifth time on Monday, outperforming those from the US.

Mittal sets up research institute in China

Mittal sets up research institute in China

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

The world's largest steel maker, Mittal Steel Company, has made a long-term commitment to China by setting up a research institute for metals in central Hunan province.

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

A study reveals that 259 people have died trying to take an extreme selfie since 2011.

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,518 as of Monday, which included 3,305 people who died of the of disease.

China's supercomputer Tianhe-1 shut down after twin blasts in Tianjin

China's supercomputer Tianhe-1 shut down after twin blasts in Tianjin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The office building housing Chinese supercomputer Tianhe-1, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, suffered damage.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Ten images from the world that show we live in an incredibly odd, odd world.

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Over 2.52 lakh who were in close contacts with patients had been traced with over 1.85 lakh others still under medical observation.

Selfie daredevil dies, but the extreme selfie madness lives on

Selfie daredevil dies, but the extreme selfie madness lives on

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

In photos: When people go to the heights of danger for a 'cool' selfie.

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Chengdu Airlines said the ARJ21 has a lower cost per seat than similar models of Airbus and Boeing models.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These images from across the globe show that it is a crazy world out there.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

India must change course in the South China Sea

India must change course in the South China Sea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Since 55 per cent of Indian trade passes through the South China Sea, and with over $5 billion investments in the energy sector in Vietnam, it is imperative India actively pursues its national interests in the region, says Srikanth Kondapalli.