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Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A vehicle seller remains legally liable for any accident until the RTO officially updates the registration certificate, even if the vehicle was sold earlier.

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Sold Your Car? You're Still Liable...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A vehicle seller remains legally liable for any accident until the RTO officially updates the registration certificate, even if the vehicle was sold earlier.

One killed, 2 hurt as landslide hits Kedarnath; pilgrimage suspended

One killed, 2 hurt as landslide hits Kedarnath; pilgrimage suspended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

According to a statement from the Rudraprayag police, the landslide was triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, which caused large amounts of debris and stones to fall onto the trekking route, blocking and damaging the walkway to Kedarnath Dham.

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread disruption, including road closures and train cancellations.

Swiss cyclist Mader falls into ravine during race, dies

Swiss cyclist Mader falls into ravine during race, dies

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Mader joined the Bahrain Victorious team in 2021 and won a stage of the Giro d'Italia that year. He also won the young rider classification at the 2021 Vuelta a Espana.

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

'In All Investigations They Will Blame The Pilot'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'They will cover up the failures of all the others.'

Local woman spotted terrorists, led to Kathua combing ops

Local woman spotted terrorists, led to Kathua combing ops

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

A massive multi-tier combing operation to track down a group of infiltrating terrorists continued for the fourth consecutive day in forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. The operation, involving the army, NSG, BSF, police, Special Operation Group, and CRPF, is supported by helicopter, UAVs, drones, bulletproof vehicles, and sniffer dogs. The operation was launched on Sunday evening following an encounter between security forces and terrorists hiding in a nursery. Security agencies have questioned several persons in various areas and picked up three suspects for questioning.

Three terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Kathua; 3 cops martyred

Three terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Kathua; 3 cops martyred

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Two terrorists were killed and five security personnel were injured in a fierce gun battle in a remote forested area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter, which involved a group of approximately five terrorists, triggered intense firing and explosions. The gunfight, centered near Jakhole village, resulted in injuries to Special Police Officer Bharat Chalotra, who sustained facial wounds. Three security personnel, including a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), were reportedly trapped near the gunfight's location. The terrorists were moving through the forest area when a police party headed by an SDPO moved in after getting specific information. Reinforcements from the police, army, and CRPF were immediately deployed to the area.

Azaad Review: The Horse Is The Star

Azaad Review: The Horse Is The Star

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

When Ajay Devgn and the horse are off the screen, Azaad loses the little spark it has, feels Deepa Gahlot.

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

At least 11 people were killed and 35 others injured in the accident in Balochistan province, over 100 km from Karachi.

26 dead as bus falls into ravine in Maharashtra

26 dead as bus falls into ravine in Maharashtra

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The bus carrying a total of 38 passengers was on its way from Thane to Ahmednagar when it fell into the 400-feet Malshej ravines near Tokawade in the morning, an officer in the disaster control management room said.

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.

Ravin Cables forms a JV with an Italian firm

Ravin Cables forms a JV with an Italian firm

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

One of the leading power cable manufacturing firms, Ravin Cables has formed a joint venture with the Italy's Prysmian and Cable system. It plans to achieve a sales target of Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) for the next three years by enhancing its market share from the present three percent to 10 per cent.

37 people killed as bus plunges into ravine in Pak

37 people killed as bus plunges into ravine in Pak

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Thirty-seven people were killed and over 70 others injured when a bus carrying school students went off the road and fell into a ravine in Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday night, officials said.

Kerala village remembers 4 youth killed in Kashmir

Kerala village remembers 4 youth killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The four young men from Chittur in Palakkad district who died in a car accident in Jammu and Kashmir on December 5 are remembered by their village as 'hardworking youth' who used to go on such trips everywhere.

First US Navy ship arrives at TN port for repairs after Indo-US pact

First US Navy ship arrives at TN port for repairs after Indo-US pact

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The USNS Salvor was welcomed with a ceremony at the shipyard on Monday, and it is the first ship to arrive after the signing of the MSRA.

5 Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

5 Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

At least five Chinese nationals were among the six persons killed on Tuesday when an explosive-packed vehicle rammed into their bus in Pakistan's troubled northwestern province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, officials said.

Apurva Review: Give It A Miss

Apurva Review: Give It A Miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

With no other stand-out performance (besides Tara Sutaria's) or impressive scene, Apurva falls by the wayside, where other quickly made films end up, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The ravines, which are sharp, steep mud hillocks, stretch over three states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, once home to several dreaded dacoits have long been the subject of several projects and government schemes to make them agriculturally viable.

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

9 Chinese engineers killed in blast on bus in Pakistan

9 Chinese engineers killed in blast on bus in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Nine Chinese engineers were among 13 people killed on Wednesday when a bus carrying construction workers in northwest Pakistan's mountainous region was "attacked", according to officials and eyewitnesses.

Army Major dies after falling off cliff during anti-infiltration op in J-K

Army Major dies after falling off cliff during anti-infiltration op in J-K

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Major Raghunath Ahlawat (34), hailing from Delhi, was leading his team in a counter-infiltration operation based on a reliable intelligence input in Uri sector on Thursday.

Biparjoy: No power in hundreds of villages; roads, houses damaged

Biparjoy: No power in hundreds of villages; roads, houses damaged

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy has left a trail of destruction in Gujarat's Kutch and Saurashtra regions as some 1,000 villages are still without power with hundreds of electric poles getting damaged, while several coastal villages were flooded due to heavy rains and incoming seawater, officials said on Friday, a day after the storm made landfall.

A temple on the Yamuna

A temple on the Yamuna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'Bateshwar is a rare temple where Shiva is depicted in his human form (and not his symbol, the Lingam).'

In a first, US naval ship comes to Indian shipyard for repair

In a first, US naval ship comes to Indian shipyard for repair

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

New Delhi had proposed during the 2+2 dialogue in April that the US navy could avail of the services and expertise of Indian shipyards.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 27, shutters of dams opened to release water

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 27, shutters of dams opened to release water

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The bodies of 13 people who were killed in a landslide at Plaupally in Koottikkal village (Kanjirapally Taluk, Kottayam District) were recovered.

Pak: 24 army personnel killed in bus accident

Pak: 24 army personnel killed in bus accident

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Twenty-four army personnel were killed and five others were injured today when a bus plunged into a ravine in northern Pakistan, officials said.

'They robbed us of thousands of acres'

'They robbed us of thousands of acres'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The government is just laying foundation stones everywhere.' 'It has hardly inaugurated anything.'

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.

Sonchiraiya trailer: Wow!

Sonchiraiya trailer: Wow!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Sonchiraiya belongs to the Omkara-Pan Singh Tomar genre and seems headed for success.

Phamous Review: 114 minutes of torture

Phamous Review: 114 minutes of torture

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

One feels for the classy cast -- all of them -- for being part of a film that has neither substance nor sense nor a story line, says Prasanna D Zore.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

18 die in Pakistan road accident

18 die in Pakistan road accident

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

The bus, heading to Rawalpindi from Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, fell down in the ravine near Jhelum, 100 km southeast of Islamabad, state-run PTV reported.

Priyanka invokes Gorakhnath to target Yogi in his citadel

Priyanka invokes Gorakhnath to target Yogi in his citadel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

"You take any section of society be it Dalits, weavers or Brahmins, everybody has been exploited. The administration of Yogi Adityanath ji is working completely against the 'vichaar' (thoughts) of Guru Gorakhnath," she said at a rally, taking a swipe at the BJP leader who is also the head of the prominent Mutt in Gorakhpur named after Saint Gorakhnath.

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has won 23 seats while the Pakistan Peoples Party was second with eight seats and the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secured just six seats, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

Book excerpt: Can love happen twice?

Book excerpt: Can love happen twice?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

We bring you excerpts from the latest book of Penguin India's Metro Reads series.

Why Indo-Canadians dominate cricket

Why Indo-Canadians dominate cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

With new immigrants coming to Canada from India and other South Asian countries, cricket as a sport is fast catching up in this ice hockey-crazy country, says Ajit Jain

Monsoon pics: Paper boats in the rain

Monsoon pics: Paper boats in the rain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Readers share their monsoon pics with us. You can share yours too!