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1 killed as Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Andhra

1 killed as Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Andhra

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

A fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express near Yalamanchili, India, resulted in one fatality. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Conveyor belt fixed to ease Telangana tunnel rescue op

Conveyor belt fixed to ease Telangana tunnel rescue op

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The conveyor belt at the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana has been repaired and made operational, making it easier for rescue personnel to shift muck and debris. The belt was damaged following an accident on February 22. Rescue efforts continue on the 11th day of the accident, with a team from South Central Railway cutting the platform of the damaged Tunnel Boring Machine inside the tunnel. The government is exploring the option of deploying robots in the rescue operation to prevent any threat to the rescue personnel.

39 trains cancelled after goods train derails in Telangana

39 trains cancelled after goods train derails in Telangana

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

A goods train derailed in Peddapalli district of Telangana, leading to the cancellation of 39 passenger trains, officials of South Central Railway (SCR) said on Wednesday.

SLBC tunnel collapse: Railways helps with plasma cutter

SLBC tunnel collapse: Railways helps with plasma cutter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

South Central Railway has joined the rescue teams that are engaged in locating the eight persons who remain trapped in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel for the past six days, with necessary equipment, a senior official said on Friday.

Telangana tunnel collapse: DM rejects reports of finding bodies

Telangana tunnel collapse: DM rejects reports of finding bodies

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Rescue efforts to locate eight people trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Telangana continue, with over 500 rescuers working on a war footing. Despite days of intensive search and rescue operations, no breakthrough has been achieved yet. Authorities have dismissed reports of bodies being found in the debris and are working to clear the debris and access the trapped workers. The tunnel collapse occurred on February 22, trapping eight personnel working on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel project. Among the trapped are two engineers, two operators, and four laborers.

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

9 killed as heavy rains lash Telangana; 99 trains cancelled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Due to heavy rains and waterlogging over the tracks at several locations on South Central Railway network, as many as 99 trains were cancelled and four trains were partially cancelled while 54 trains were diverted, an SCR official said.

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Andhra, Telangana rain toll at 33; flood waters recede in both states

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy visited some inundated areas in their respective territories.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

CJI Chandrachud launches 'neutral citations' for SC judgments

CJI Chandrachud launches 'neutral citations' for SC judgments

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud on Thursday announced launch of 'neutral citations' which would ensure a uniform pattern of citing the decisions of the Supreme Court.

UP, SCR in last eight

UP, SCR in last eight

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

Uttar Pradesh XI and South Central Railway (Secunderabad) edged out All India Customs and Corps of Signals in the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament.

Supreme Court goes WiFi in step towards full digitisation

Supreme Court goes WiFi in step towards full digitisation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The first five courtrooms of the Supreme Court have become WiFi-enabled, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud announced on Monday, in a significant step towards the digitisation of the top court.

Bourses freeze Patanjali Food's promoter shares

Bourses freeze Patanjali Food's promoter shares

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Stock exchanges NSE and BSE have freezed shares of promoters of Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali group firm Patanjali Foods, but the company said the decision will not have any impact on its functioning. Patanjali Foods Ltd, erstwhile Ruchi Soya Industries, on Thursday said the freezing of its promoters' shareholding in the company "will not have any impact" on its financial position and functioning of the company. On Thursday, Patanjali Foods Ltd (PFL) informed that leading bourses BSE and NSE had frozen shares of its 21 promoter entities, including Patanjali Ayurved for failing to meet minimum public shareholding norms.

Sebi drops adjudication proceedings against RIL

Sebi drops adjudication proceedings against RIL

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Markets watchdog Sebi has disposed of adjudication proceedings without imposing any penalty on Reliance Industries Ltd in a matter related to alleged incorrect disclosure of diluted earnings per share in its financial results more than 13 years ago. Sebi decided not to impose any penalty for the alleged violations mainly on two grounds, including that the amendment to the relevant law that made incorrect disclosure of information by a listed company punishable came into force prospectively from March 2019. Besides, the regulator mentioned about its pending appeal before the Supreme Court against a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) order.

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud's first 100 days in office saw the Supreme Court take a giant leap towards reforms, especially making courts more technology-friendly, and ensuring relatively fast judicial appointments including those of eight judges to the apex court.

Aurangabad mishap: Special train takes remains of migrants home

Aurangabad mishap: Special train takes remains of migrants home

Rediff.com9 May 2020

"The mortal remains of the 16 migrant labourers, who died after they were run over by a freight train near Aurangabad yesterday, were sent to Madhya Pradesh on a special train -- carrying migrant labourers to the state -- on Friday night," said an official.

South Central Railway in Aga Khan hockey semis

South Central Railway in Aga Khan hockey semis

Rediff.com19 May 2011

South Central Railway (SCR), Chennai, combined well to derail Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, with a 4-1 defeat in a quarter-final match of the DCB Presents Aga Khan hockey tournament - 2011, at the Bombay Gymkhana ground, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Train services hit in Seema-Andhra due to power strike

Train services hit in Seema-Andhra due to power strike

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Railway passengers in the restive Seema-Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh are bearing the brunt of ongoing strike by employees of state power corporations with many trains are either being partially cancelled or rescheduled.

AP: 88 trains cancelled on Tuesday

AP: 88 trains cancelled on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

In view of rail blockade call given by 'Samaikyandhra Joint Action Committee' and Telangana Joint Action Committee in three regions of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, the South Central Railway is cancelling 88 train services.

Railways award Rs 1.30 cr to women cricketers

Railways award Rs 1.30 cr to women cricketers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Union minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 1.30 crore for 10 members of the Indian women's cricket, who are employed with the Indian Railways.

Ashraf's brace gives PIA victory

Ashraf's brace gives PIA victory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

In another match in the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Tournament, Indian Airlines beat Punjab Sind Bank 2-0.

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Tracing the remaining persons was proving a daunting task as the river remained in spate with over two lakh cusecs of floodwater gushing, sources said.

Box Office: Shuddh Desi Romance opens well, Zanjeer flops

Box Office: Shuddh Desi Romance opens well, Zanjeer flops

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Here's looking at the hits and misses at the box office.

Swati: It feels nice to come back to Telugu films

Swati: It feels nice to come back to Telugu films

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The actress talks about Bangaru Kodipeta, her first release this year and also gives us a peek into her other films.

Latest photos: Superstorm Sandy's deadly devastation trail

Latest photos: Superstorm Sandy's deadly devastation trail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Superstorm Sandy has ravaged the United States East Coast with hurricane-force winds, bringing flooding, cutting power and claiming at least 13 lives. Here's are the latest pictures of the devastation the 'Frankenstorm' caused overnight.

'Atmosphere not good from security point of view'

'Atmosphere not good from security point of view'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The teams and players coming to India for any sporting event in the future will be subjected to proper scrutiny, the Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday as Hockey India League's Pakistani signings headed home due to simmering tension on the Indo-Pak border.

Speed king Usian Bolt to become action hero?

Speed king Usian Bolt to become action hero?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Usain Bolt, who defended three titles at the 2012 Olympics, is now being lined up to conquer Hollywood.

Wings clipped, ad body looks at a 'co-regulating' role with govt

Wings clipped, ad body looks at a 'co-regulating' role with govt

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Newly formed CCPA will now regulate false and misleading advertising and also take action to punish offenders, whether through fines, discontinuance, alteration of the ad, or even jail. ASCI as a voluntary, self-regulatory body, had no legal powers to enforce its actions.

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The pilot of the MMTS train was trapped in his cabin, which was badly mangled, and efforts were on to rescue him, they said.

The inspiring story of how a single mother made it to Harvard

The inspiring story of how a single mother made it to Harvard

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

This student bagged half a million US dollars in scholarships and educated herself after being left on the road with a baby to look after.

Rubbing shoulders with Dimple, Amar Singh

Rubbing shoulders with Dimple, Amar Singh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Vinu Mohan on acting with the veterans in the upcoming Malayalam film Bombay Mittai.

Godrej talking to Israeli firms for dairy foray

Godrej talking to Israeli firms for dairy foray

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Godrej Agrovet Ltd, the agri-business arm of leading conglomerate Godrej Ltd, plans to enter the dairy farming business. The company is in talks with at least two leading Israeli dairy farm technology providers.

Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight

Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Carlos Tevez struck twice as Argentina set up a rematch of their 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals with Germany, beating Mexico 3-1 in their second round match in Soccer City on Sunday.

Technology to help buyers shop on mobile

Technology to help buyers shop on mobile

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

SureWaves is not just a "TV screens" company. We are a media convergence brand. We are into mobile content and advertising. We also offer business solutions to the existing screen networks both in India and abroad.

Congress' K'taka CM candidate: Kharge or Krishna?

Congress' K'taka CM candidate: Kharge or Krishna?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Sources in the Congress say Kharge and Krishna will be in the fray and the final candidature would be decided on the results of the elections. Congressmen told rediff.com that if the party is able to form the government on its own, there is every possibility of Krishna being made CM. However, if the Congress has to enter into a pact with the JD-S, then they would have no choice but to make Kharge the CM.

Rugby: Wales shock England

Rugby: Wales shock England

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Wales shocked England 26-19 with a second-half revival, while Ireland ground out a 16-11 win over Italy on the opening day of the Six Nations.

Lava Kusha is run of the mill

Lava Kusha is run of the mill

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Lava Kusha will appeal to the fans of Upendra and Shivaraj Kumar, but it is not a well made entertainer. Director Sai Prakash flaws and Guru Kiran's average music contributes heavily to the film's major minus points.

Delhi's pioneering businessmen

Delhi's pioneering businessmen

Rediff.com19 May 2007

No one would have dreamt then that, in the space of a generation, Delhi would be challenging Mumbai to become the country's business capital.

Harbhajan's action under scrutiny

Harbhajan's action under scrutiny

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Australian media reported that the Indian off-spinner features in the list of seven bowlers with highly suspect action drawn by ICC.

Telangana bus crash: 11 students battle for life

Telangana bus crash: 11 students battle for life

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

11 students injured in the bus-train collision at an unmanned railway crossing in Telangana's Medak district continue to battle for their life on Friday even as the district authorities and police have begun an inquiry into the mishap.