News for 'CAUSE'

Cable Theft on Delhi Metro's Pink Line Causes Signalling Disruption

Cable Theft on Delhi Metro's Pink Line Causes Signalling Disruption

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing signalling cables on the newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro corridor between Deepali Chowk and Majlis Park, causing disruption to the signalling system.

Private Water Supplier's Drilling Causes Breach in Mumbai Metro Line

Private Water Supplier's Drilling Causes Breach in Mumbai Metro Line

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

An unauthorised borewell drilling incident in Mumbai led to a breach in the Aqua Line Metro tunnel, prompting a police complaint and highlighting the importance of adhering to construction guidelines near the Metro corridor.

Iranian drone strike causes fire at Saudi oil refinery

Iranian drone strike causes fire at Saudi oil refinery

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Falling debris from an intercepted Iranian drone caused a 'limited fire' at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Defence Ministry spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said, according to Al Arabiya.

Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil cause upsets at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil cause upsets at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Madhurima Sawant and Sonal Patil secured upset victories over seeded opponents in the first round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance ITF tennis tournament. Other Indian players also advanced to the next round.

Did bad weather cause air ambulance crash in Jharkhand?

Did bad weather cause air ambulance crash in Jharkhand?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fatal air ambulance crash in Jharkhand that claimed seven lives, with authorities examining weather conditions and potential technical issues.

Air India crash: Govt says all causes being probed

Air India crash: Govt says all causes being probed

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The civil aviation ministry on Monday said all probable causes leading to the Air India plane crash in June last year are being investigated, and all efforts are being made to complete the probe in a time-bound manner.

Delhi Brothers Found Dead: Son a Prime Suspect in Uttam Nagar Case

Delhi Brothers Found Dead: Son a Prime Suspect in Uttam Nagar Case

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Two brothers were discovered dead in their rented flat in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect the elder brother's son, who is currently missing, may be involved. A quarrel was reported the night before the discovery.

Decomposed Body Discovered in Plastic Bag Near Delhi Factory

Decomposed Body Discovered in Plastic Bag Near Delhi Factory

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found inside a plastic bag near a factory in Moti Nagar. The body is of an unidentified man, and the cause of death is currently unknown.

Delhi: Brothers Found Dead in Uttam Nagar Flat, Son Missing

Delhi: Brothers Found Dead in Uttam Nagar Flat, Son Missing

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Two brothers were found dead in their rented flat in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect the elder brother's son, who is currently missing, may be involved. A quarrel was reported at the flat the previous night.

TVK chief Vijay booked for poll code breach during Chennai campaign

TVK chief Vijay booked for poll code breach during Chennai campaign

Rediff.com4 days ago

TVK chief Vijay and his party cadres have been booked under various sections of BNS 2023, including alleged violation of MCC regulations during his campaign in Chennai for the upcoming polls.

8 women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar's Nalanda

8 women killed in stampede at temple in Bihar's Nalanda

Rediff.com5 days ago

A stampede at the Shitala Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district resulted in the deaths of eight women due to a heavy rush of devotees.

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man for attempting to murder an acquaintance by slashing his neck with a blade in the Mandawali area four years ago. The court found the accused guilty based on eyewitness testimony, medical evidence, and the nature of the injuries inflicted.

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Acquits Husband and Parents, Citing Lack of Evidence

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Acquits Husband and Parents, Citing Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his parents in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish allegations of cruelty or dowry harassment. The case involved the suicide of a woman within seven years of marriage, but key witnesses denied any dowry demands or harassment.

9 killed as car falls into well in Nashik, 6 children among dead

9 killed as car falls into well in Nashik, 6 children among dead

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nine members of a family, including six children, died after their car plunged into a well in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. The accident occurred in Dindori town as the family was returning from a function.

Assam Explosion Claims Two Lives, Injures Two

Assam Explosion Claims Two Lives, Injures Two

Rediff.com7 days ago

An explosion at a scrap dealer's rented house in Assam's Jorhat district resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the blast.

Mystery Surrounds Death of Young Woman in Deoria

Mystery Surrounds Death of Young Woman in Deoria

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 19-year-old woman was found dead in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, raising suspicions of murder among villagers. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Pak-linked terror module targeting key infra busted in UP, 4 nabbed

Pak-linked terror module targeting key infra busted in UP, 4 nabbed

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested four members of a suspected terror module allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers for planning attacks on key installations, including railway infrastructure.

Six Injured in Tri Nagar Building Fire, Short Circuit Suspected

Six Injured in Tri Nagar Building Fire, Short Circuit Suspected

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A fire in a four-storeyed building in Delhi's Tri Nagar area injured six people, including a child. Police suspect a short circuit in the electric water motor caused the blaze.

Delhi Woman's Mother Arrested in Honour Killing Case

Delhi Woman's Mother Arrested in Honour Killing Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The mother of a 19-year-old woman, allegedly murdered by her family in Delhi due to her relationship with a cousin, has been arrested. The postmortem revealed the cause of death was smothering.

Missing Woman Found Dead in Gonda, Police Investigate Murder

Missing Woman Found Dead in Gonda, Police Investigate Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for four days, was discovered in a sugarcane field in Gonda district. Police are investigating the case as a potential murder, citing marks on the neck and tied hands.

Hoshiarpur villagers protest alleged police brutality in mining case, block major road

Hoshiarpur villagers protest alleged police brutality in mining case, block major road

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tension gripped Chabbewal, Hoshiarpur, as villagers blocked the Hoshiarpur-Chandigarh road for four hours, protesting a mining case and alleged police excesses. The protest stemmed from an FIR filed under the Mining and Minerals Act, leading to arrests and accusations of police brutality. Traffic was disrupted until authorities assured a fair inquiry.

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man accused of sending fake bomb threat messages to government offices, schools, and courts has been arrested in Mysuru by the Delhi Police.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man accused of sending fake bomb threat messages to government offices, schools, and courts has been arrested in Mysuru by the Delhi Police.

India-Sweden Project Uses AI to Fight Pneumonia

India-Sweden Project Uses AI to Fight Pneumonia

Rediff.com5 days ago

A new research collaboration between India and Sweden is using artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of peptide-based therapeutics for pneumonia, aiming to shorten drug development timelines and combat drug-resistant infections.

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Rediff.com2 days ago

An inquiry has been initiated into the death of an anganwadi worker in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations that work pressure related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) contributed to her death. The investigation was ordered after a video surfaced on social media showing the deceased woman's daughter alleging harassment and undue pressure from officials.

Abhay Singh Stuns World No 13 Aly Abou Eleinen At El Gouna Open

Abhay Singh Stuns World No 13 Aly Abou Eleinen At El Gouna Open

Rediff.com2 hours ago

India's Abhay Singh defeated Egypt's Aly Abou Eleinen in the first round of the El Gouna Open, but Anahat Singh lost to Hania El Hammamy.

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com1 days ago

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is severely disrupting Bikaner's food exports, causing delays, rising costs, and impacting the supply of popular snacks like bhujia and papad to Gulf and European markets.

Gurugram Student Suspected Suicide: Family Cites Study Stress

Gurugram Student Suspected Suicide: Family Cites Study Stress

Rediff.com4 days ago

A class 10 student was found dead in a suspected suicide in Gurugram, with family citing study stress as a potential factor.

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police halted a cremation in Hari Nagar following a PCR call alleging the woman was murdered by her family. The body has been taken for a post-mortem examination, and the family is being questioned.

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A clash between two groups of villagers in Maner, near Patna, resulted in injuries and multiple arrests. Police are investigating the cause of the violence.

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Rediff.com5 days ago

'My resignation is a larger governance and governance-plus kind of an issue, which the board of directors of the bank should be introspecting.'

Student's Suicide in Karnataka Sparks Investigation into Defamation Claims

Student's Suicide in Karnataka Sparks Investigation into Defamation Claims

Rediff.com2 days ago

An Ayurvedic student in Karnataka allegedly died by suicide after being distressed by defamatory rumours linking her to a lecturer, prompting a police investigation into the allegations of defamation and harassment.

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at the age of 34 due to ongoing cardiac problems, his current club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.

Delhi man, son held for honour killing of 19-year-old woman

Delhi man, son held for honour killing of 19-year-old woman

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in what appears to be an honour killing case in Hari Nagar, west Delhi. The victim was allegedly killed for being in a relationship her family disapproved of.

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Rediff.com5 days ago

Parents in Delhi protest against private schools allegedly coercing them to pay unapproved fee hikes, leading to students being struck off rolls and report cards withheld.

Land Dispute Leads to Double Stabbing at Wardha Wedding

Land Dispute Leads to Double Stabbing at Wardha Wedding

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A teenager has been detained after allegedly stabbing his uncle and cousin to death during a wedding procession in Wardha district, Maharashtra, due to a long-standing land dispute.

Palghar AC Explosion: Negligence Probe Launched After Three Fatalities

Palghar AC Explosion: Negligence Probe Launched After Three Fatalities

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three workers died from injuries sustained in an air conditioning unit explosion at a factory in Palghar, Maharashtra. Police are investigating potential negligence and safety protocol violations.

Speeding Car Kills Woman, Injures Two in Chembur Auto-Rickshaw Collision

Speeding Car Kills Woman, Injures Two in Chembur Auto-Rickshaw Collision

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 65-year-old woman died and two others were injured after a speeding car collided with an auto-rickshaw in Mumbai's Chembur area. The car driver has been arrested and charged with causing death by negligence.

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

Rediff.com7 days ago

Fresh findings suggest pesticide compounds and elevated cadmium levels may be linked to the deaths of 17 people in a remote village in Rajouri district.