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Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Madurai Bench of the high court will on Friday hear the case related to the Karur stampede incident, which claimed the lives of at least 41 people and over 100 were injured.

Post-GST relief, Maruti sees small car sales shooting up

Post-GST relief, Maruti sees small car sales shooting up

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

'We are seeing a lot of people with helmets visiting our showrooms.'

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said.

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Diane Keaton And A Private Tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Diane Keaton's wit and honesty taught us that ageing and uncertainty aren't weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human and graceful, observes Sreehari Nair.

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The student was found injured, with her clothes torn, on campus on October 13, a day after she was reported missing, the police said on Tuesday.

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh police investigate the cause of a deadly bus fire in Kurnool, suspecting a battery explosion contributed more to the blaze than the two-wheeler's fuel tank. DNA profiling of the charred bodies is underway.

Don't do deals with gun...: Piyush Goyal on trade talks with US

Don't do deals with gun...: Piyush Goyal on trade talks with US

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

India does not do trade agreements in a hurry or with a "gun to our head", Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He said India is actively negotiating trade pacts with countries and regions, including the European Union (EU) and the US.

Medical student's gang rape in WB: 3 accused sent to 10-day police custody

Medical student's gang rape in WB: 3 accused sent to 10-day police custody

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Three persons were arrested on Sunday for their alleged involvement in the 'gang rape' of a student of a private medical college in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district, police said.

Hopes fading for J-K's statehoood: Omar Abdullah

Hopes fading for J-K's statehoood: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expresses dwindling hope for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, citing delays and governance challenges in the Union Territory setup.

Drug addict swallows 29 spoons, 19 toothbrushes, 2 pens at rehab

Drug addict swallows 29 spoons, 19 toothbrushes, 2 pens at rehab

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

According to hospital officials, preliminary inquiry revealed that Sachin, while undergoing treatment at the de-addiction centre, swallowed the objects under the influence of drugs.

Pak train that was hijacked in March attacked again

Pak train that was hijacked in March attacked again

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A blast on a railway track in Pakistan's Sindh province derailed five bogies of a train, injuring several people. The Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express has been attacked multiple times this year.

Gold surges by Rs 2,600 to hit fresh peak of Rs 1.26 lakh/10 gm

Gold surges by Rs 2,600 to hit fresh peak of Rs 1.26 lakh/10 gm

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Gold prices rallied for the third straight day and gained Rs 2,600 to hit a fresh lifetime high of Rs 1,26,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday in line with strong global trends amid looming geopolitical uncertainties triggered by the prolonged shutdown of the US government.

'Shah Rukh Doesn't Work For Money'

'Shah Rukh Doesn't Work For Money'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'For him what's important is relationships, his role, and, of course, the script.' Rediff celebrates Shah Rukh Khan's 60th birthday on November 2 with a special series that introduces us to the man behind the superstar.

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'A bus driver should possess a comprehensive road plan: Toll plazas, major hospitals, road conditions, repairs, diversions, and dangerous areas.' 'Only through such preparation can we save lives.' 'Otherwise, simply sitting in the driver's seat and pressing the accelerator -- anyone can do that.'

20 passengers burnt alive as Rajasthan bus catches fire

20 passengers burnt alive as Rajasthan bus catches fire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 16 were critically injured when a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, police said.

Blow for India as Arundhati gets injured before World Cup

Blow for India as Arundhati gets injured before World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The ICC said that 'clarity is awaited' on Reddy's participation in the World Cup after the freak accident in her follow-through.

Blast in 2 scooters near mosque rocks Kanpur; 6 injured

Blast in 2 scooters near mosque rocks Kanpur; 6 injured

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We were sitting inside the shop when suddenly there was a loud blast. People were startled and items of shops were scattered all over the road'

SC orders Railways to compensate widow after 20-year legal battle

SC orders Railways to compensate widow after 20-year legal battle

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court intervened to ensure a tragedy-struck widow received compensation from the Railways after a 20-year legal battle following her husband's death in a train accident.

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.'

Sarfaraz: 'Selectors Will Always Have A Plan'

Sarfaraz: 'Selectors Will Always Have A Plan'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Sometimes it might look wrong in the fans' eyes, but please don't twist things or create narratives that aren't even close to the truth.'

Rush Hour: 8 Cities With Most Crowded Commuter Trains

Rush Hour: 8 Cities With Most Crowded Commuter Trains

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Which city gets the term peak traffic hour better than Mumbai? Especially on local trains. There are a few other world cities which share Mumbai's fate of jam-packed commuter trains...

40 gas cylinders explode as tanker rams LPG truck in Jaipur; 1 dead

40 gas cylinders explode as tanker rams LPG truck in Jaipur; 1 dead

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The explosions and flames were visible and audible from several kilometers away and scrap of the exploded cylinders were found metres away.

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best known politician.

Misfiring Ronaldo left frustrated as Neves rescues Portugal

Misfiring Ronaldo left frustrated as Neves rescues Portugal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

It was a tough night for Ronaldo in his 50th World Cup qualifier as he struck the base of the post in the 17th minute with a left-footed snapshot from just inside the penalty box, with the rebound falling perfectly for Bernardo Silva who inexplicably scuffed his effort wide.

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This marks the strongest DRHP filing tally since 1996, when 428 firms sought to enter India's equity markets.

10 killed, over 30 injured in major blast in Pak's Quetta

10 killed, over 30 injured in major blast in Pak's Quetta

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The blast ripped through a busy street close to the headquarters of Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Quetta, capital of the province.

Eggs thrown at garba event at Maha housing society

Eggs thrown at garba event at Maha housing society

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The suspect was seen on the grounds shortly before the incident, checking the decibel levels and filming the Garba with his mobile phone. He had called the police several times to stop the programme, citing noise concerns, the official said.

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Returning to the bowling crease would mark the final stage of Green's carefully looked-after return to cricket after a spinal fusion operation in Christchurch.

BJP MP bleeds after stone attack in Bengal; party blames TMC

BJP MP bleeds after stone attack in Bengal; party blames TMC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The BJP claimed that the attackers were TMC-backed goons, accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of allowing violence against opposition leaders even in times of humanitarian crisis.

No bar on women scribes during Muttaqi visit: Deoband

No bar on women scribes during Muttaqi visit: Deoband

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Darul Uloom Deoband refutes claims of barring women journalists from covering Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit, following controversy over their absence at a press conference in Delhi.

Can Skipping Breakfast Make You Diabetic?

Can Skipping Breakfast Make You Diabetic?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Skipping breakfast can lead to insulin resistance and overeating later, warns rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday.

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

A first-year cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) was found dead in his hostel room, with police suspecting suicide. A court of inquiry has been ordered.

Car catches fire on Mumbai coastal road; traffic affected

Car catches fire on Mumbai coastal road; traffic affected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

A car fire on Mumbai's Coastal Road caused traffic disruptions, leading to temporary closure and diversions.

3 die of electrocution during kabaddi match in Chhattisgarh

3 die of electrocution during kabaddi match in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Three people were electrocuted to death and as many others suffered burns when a tent for spectators came in contact with a high-tension power line during a kabaddi match in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district.

Rahim Ali's late goal rescues India in Asian Cup qualifier

Rahim Ali's late goal rescues India in Asian Cup qualifier

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

India now have two points from three matches after a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh and 0-1 loss to Hong Kong in their earlier match.

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of northeast, Bengal

5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of northeast, Bengal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of northeast India and West Bengal. No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage were reported. The epicenter was in Udalguri district, Assam.

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 15 others sustained critical burn injuries after the private bus travelling to Jodhpur on Tuesday afternoon caught fire, barely 10 minutes after it left Jaisalmer.

9 migrant workers killed in Chennai building collapse

9 migrant workers killed in Chennai building collapse

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Nine migrant workers died after an under-construction building collapsed at the Ennore thermal power station in Chennai. Authorities have responded, and compensation has been announced for the families of the deceased.