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15 Years Ago This Day: When Maoists Sabotaged A Train

15 Years Ago This Day: When Maoists Sabotaged A Train

Rediff.com28 May 2025

On May 28, 2010, Maoists derailed the Jnaneshwari Express, killing 148 passengers.

'Nowhere In The AAIB's Mandate Is The Apportioning Of Blame'

'Nowhere In The AAIB's Mandate Is The Apportioning Of Blame'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'The AAIB will collect every single retrievable piece of the aircraft and transport it to a secure location -- usually a large hangar capable of housing a Boeing 787.' 'The entire aircraft will be laid out, each part marked and tagged, and practically rebuilt like a jigsaw puzzle.'

No dispute, Tejashwi is the CM face: Kanhaiya Kumar

No dispute, Tejashwi is the CM face: Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

There is no confusion or dispute in the 'Mahagathbandhan' over Tejashwi Yadav being the main face for the Bihar chief minister's post, Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar said on Friday while asserting that the CM will be from the Rashtriya Janata Dal if the alliance gets a majority in the upcoming polls.

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.

Kurla BEST bus crash driver wasn't drunk, mentally stable

Kurla BEST bus crash driver wasn't drunk, mentally stable

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The driver of the BEST bus involved in the Kurla accident, which claimed eight lives, has been found to be mentally sound and not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Police investigations revealed no evidence of mental disorder or alcohol consumption, contradicting the driver's claim of brake failure. The RTO report suggests that the bus was in working order and the accident was likely caused by human error or inadequate training.

Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

K L Rahul set the stage with a stylish 77, but 20-year-old Vipraj Nigam's fearless spell in front of a stadium full of CSK fans truly turned the tide.

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Aiden Markram's calm demeanour shaped Lucknow Super Giants' comfortable six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The DGCA directive called for a series of specific checks before each flight's departure from India, including inspection of fuel parameter monitoring systems, cabin air compressors, and electronic engine control units.

Hard to believe BEST bus had technical fault: Court on Kurla accident

Hard to believe BEST bus had technical fault: Court on Kurla accident

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

A Mumbai court has denied bail to the driver of a BEST bus involved in a fatal accident last month, finding that he was driving in a rash and negligent manner. The court rejected the driver's claim that the accident was due to a mechanical fault in the bus, citing a report from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) which found no evidence of such a fault. The accident, which occurred near Kurla railway station, claimed seven lives and injured over 40 people.

Mandhana's blazing ton fires India to tri-series title

Mandhana's blazing ton fires India to tri-series title

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Clinical India crush Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win Women's Tri-Nation tournament

Track curvature foiled driver's attempt to prevent Jalgaon mishap

Track curvature foiled driver's attempt to prevent Jalgaon mishap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

A track curvature is being investigated as a possible factor in the fatal train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, where 12 passengers were killed after jumping off a train due to a fire rumour. The Karnataka Express train, which ran over the passengers, had its visibility and braking distance affected by the curvature, according to railway officials. The incident occurred when passengers on the Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express jumped onto the tracks after fearing a fire, only to be hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express.

CSK Vs MI: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

CSK Vs MI: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Highlights from the CSK-MI game...

IML: Sachin rolls back the years, Yuvraj destroys Aus

IML: Sachin rolls back the years, Yuvraj destroys Aus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

After being invited to bat, India Masters rode on skipper Sachin Tendulkar's 42-run knock before Yuvraj Singh's vintage hitting powered them to a daunting 220 for 7.

'World's safest' car crushed by truck, driver blames...

'World's safest' car crushed by truck, driver blames...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The driver of the truck involved in a fatal accident in Nelamangala, Karnataka, that killed six people, claimed on Monday that a car ahead of him applied sudden brakes, causing him to lose control and turn towards the road divider. Police are investigating the accident, reviewing CCTV footage and conducting a case study to determine the cause.

IPL PIX: LSG script last-over miracle in Kolkata

IPL PIX: LSG script last-over miracle in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between KKR and LSG at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Qatar GP despite lap one collision

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Qatar GP despite lap one collision

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez returned to the top step of the podium with victory at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday despite suffering damage to his bike in a collision with his brother Alex on the first lap.

Another 'sabotage' plot? Gas cylinder found on rail track in UP

Another 'sabotage' plot? Gas cylinder found on rail track in UP

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'The loco pilot alerted the railway officials who passed the information to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Kanpur police, which launched the investigation into the matter'

McLaren's Piastri takes pole in Bahrain F1 GP

McLaren's Piastri takes pole in Bahrain F1 GP

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, his 50th Formula One race, while dejected championship-leading teammate Lando Norris qualified sixth and said he had been "clueless on track".

Three killed, 17 hurt as BEST bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai

Three killed, 17 hurt as BEST bus hits pedestrians in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Three people were killed and 17 others injured when a BEST bus crashed into pedestrians and vehicles in Mumbai on Monday night. The accident is suspected to have been caused by brake failure. The bus, on route number 332, was travelling from Kurla railway station to Andheri when the driver lost control and the vehicle rammed into pedestrians and vehicles before crashing into the gates of a residential society. The injured were taken to Bhabha Hospital.

CSK Vs MI: Who Bowled Best?

CSK Vs MI: Who Bowled Best?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Here are how the bowlers fared on a wicket that was gripping and not easy for batters.

COVID-19 puts brakes on IPOs of SMEs

COVID-19 puts brakes on IPOs of SMEs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The SME segment has been grappling with lack of liquidity and lacklustre institutional participation.

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently

Kavach trial: Train stops on its own before red signal

Kavach trial: Train stops on its own before red signal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Vaishnaw travelled in the engine of a Kavach-fitted train, which, while speeding at 130 kmph, stopped 50 metres before red signal on its own without any manual interference with the braking function by the loco pilot.

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At least 12 passengers were killed on Wednesday evening when they jumped from their train in panic due to a 'fire incident', only to be run over by another train on the adjacent tracks in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, officials said.

GT Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best Spell? Vote!

GT Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best Spell? Vote!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

In the high-scoring contest, a few bowlers delivered notable performances, with R Sai Kishore and Vijaykumar Vyshak making a decisive impact.

Sabotage bid foiled as train driver sports iron pole on tracks in U'Khand

Sabotage bid foiled as train driver sports iron pole on tracks in U'Khand

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

On the complaint of Rudrapur city section railway engineer Rajendra Kumar, an FIR was lodged at GRP Police Station Rampur under sections of the Railways Act 1989 against unnamed people.

How Kuldeep, Vipraj Foxed RCB Batters

How Kuldeep, Vipraj Foxed RCB Batters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The standout performers for DC with the ball were Kuldeep Yadav (2-17 in 4 overs) and Vipraj Nigam (2-18 in 4 overs).

Localisation saved Hyundai Rs 5,700 cr in forex since 2019

Localisation saved Hyundai Rs 5,700 cr in forex since 2019

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has since 2019 saved around Rs 5,700 crore in foreign exchange (forex) by locally manufacturing or sourcing more than 1,200 components, including battery packs for electric vehicles, said a senior executive of the automaker. The company's efforts for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the government's campaign for domestic manufacturing, have resulted in a localisation rate of 92 percent in India, said Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, whole-time director and chief manufacturing officer at HMIL.

PIX: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild Australian Grand Prix

PIX: Norris holds off Verstappen to win wild Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris swept to victory in a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off defending champion Max Verstappen in a white-knuckle finish to a Formula One season-opener littered with crashes and safety cars.

Why Nifty tanked over 14% from its record peak

Why Nifty tanked over 14% from its record peak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Equity benchmark indices are facing massive corrections, with the NSE Nifty declining over 14 per cent from its lifetime high hit in September last year due to several negative triggers like stretched valuations, foreign fund exodus, disappointing quarterly earnings and rising global trade tensions dragging markets lower. The BSE benchmark Sensex hit its record peak of 85,978.25 on September 27 last year, and the Nifty also reached a lifetime high of 26,277.35 on the same day.

Accident at Patna Metro construction site, 2 killed

Accident at Patna Metro construction site, 2 killed

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Two persons were killed and several others injured in an accident at a construction site of the Patna Metro, a police officer said on Tuesday.

IPL PIX: LSG outclass MI as Pandya fiver goes in vain

IPL PIX: LSG outclass MI as Pandya fiver goes in vain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Hardik Pandya's maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket and star batter Suryakumar Yadav's fluent 67 went in vain as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in an Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

NIA probes sabotage angle in recent train derailments

NIA probes sabotage angle in recent train derailments

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

They said at least four such cases are being looked into by the anti-terror agency officials.

How to safely stop your car when brakes fail!

How to safely stop your car when brakes fail!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The first thing you should know in this situation is - don't panic!

BEST Bus Crash: 'I Saw Dead Bodies'

BEST Bus Crash: 'I Saw Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The driver was speeding and the bus swerved for about 200 metres before it dashed into multiple vehicles on the road.

IPL PIX: Ashutosh's heroics helps Delhi edge LSG in a thriller

IPL PIX: Ashutosh's heroics helps Delhi edge LSG in a thriller

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Ashutosh Sharma's late heroics earned Delhi Capitals a thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday.

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Given India's batting collapses in the last two matches, key changes to the playing XI are anticipated.

Fire extinguisher on rail track sparks scare in UP

Fire extinguisher on rail track sparks scare in UP

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The railway officials launched an investigation jointly with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) and found there was no criminal intent behind the act.

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey on Friday cited studies to state that spending over 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. The survey noted that spending long hours at one's desk is detrimental to mental well-being and individuals who spend 12 or more hours (per day) at a desk have distressed or struggling levels of mental well-being.

Golconda Express mishap: Delay in applying brakes

Golconda Express mishap: Delay in applying brakes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

This was the provisional finding of Commissioner of Railway Safety R P Agarwal, who conducted an inquiry into the accident.