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Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The tragedy had struck the tea gardens of the twin districts of Golaghat and Jorhat after a large number of their workers consumed the spurious liquor on Thursday night.

'Whistleblower' navy sailor illegally detained?

'Whistleblower' navy sailor illegally detained?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Wife of a navy sailor belonging to the Eastern Naval Command, who had raised allegations of financial irregularities against his senior officers, has alleged that her husband was being illegally kept in a hospital in Kochi and efforts were being made to establish that he was suffering from mental illness.

Chhattisgarh govt chopper crashes at Raipur airport; 2 pilots killed

Chhattisgarh govt chopper crashes at Raipur airport; 2 pilots killed

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The incident took place during a flying practice at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur under Mana police station limits at around 9:10 pm.

1993 Delhi blast case convict Bhullar shifted to Amritsar jail

1993 Delhi blast case convict Bhullar shifted to Amritsar jail

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The 1993 Delhi bomb blast case convict Prof Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar was on Friday shifted to Amritsar Central Jail from Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Govt yet to decide on restraining flights from China amid Covid surge

Govt yet to decide on restraining flights from China amid Covid surge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

According to the people aware of the matter, there are currently 10 different variants of COVID-19 in the country, with the latest being BF.7.

11 cops on 24-hour duty to protect Pathankot attackers' bodies

11 cops on 24-hour duty to protect Pathankot attackers' bodies

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

An NIA official said the hospital authorities have been asked to preserve the bodies as they are "evidence for us", and this has kept the policemen on their toes.

AP man claims dead Surat minor his child; DNA test initiated

AP man claims dead Surat minor his child; DNA test initiated

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The body of the girl, possibly between nine and 11 years of age, was found in the bushes in the Pandesara area of the city.

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The confirmed death toll from the deadliest quake in the region in two decades stood at more than 24,000 across southern Turkey and northwest Syria four days after it hit.

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Among those killed were eight from TMC, and one worker each of the BJP, the CPI-M, the Congress and the ISF.

Infant among 10 dead in Thane building collapse

Infant among 10 dead in Thane building collapse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The 35-year-old 'Shakuntala' building, situated at Bazarpeth in Mumbra area of Thane district, collapsed after midnight when the residents were fast asleep, police said.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

He said four weeks have been given to submit the report to find out who was at fault.

'They will kill us, lynch us'

'They will kill us, lynch us'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'The Manipur government is a government now ruled by the mob.'

40 killed, 450 hurt in fire at Bangladesh chemical container depot

40 killed, 450 hurt in fire at Bangladesh chemical container depot

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

On Saturday night, the fire broke out at BM Container Depot in the Kadamrasul area in Sitakunda Upazila in Chittagong.

44 dead, 34 hurt as bus falls in drain in HP

44 dead, 34 hurt as bus falls in drain in HP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The private bus (bearing registration number HP 66-7065) fell into the over 300-metre-deep nullah near the Dhoth Morh in Banjar tehsil of the district, Kullu Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri said.

'But who do we blame? Who do we beat up? Doctors!'

'But who do we blame? Who do we beat up? Doctors!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

A resident doctor, working at a government hospital, upset by the poor response from the state government, offers his side of the story.

No new COVID-19 cases in 9 states, UTs in last 24 hrs

No new COVID-19 cases in 9 states, UTs in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases has increased to 12.6 days

European Union, Germany say ready to help India in Covid crisis

European Union, Germany say ready to help India in Covid crisis

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

India is struggling with the second wave of coronavirus infection and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds in view of a rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Amit Shah meets cops injured in R-Day violence

Amit Shah meets cops injured in R-Day violence

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Nearly 400 policemen were injured during the tractor parade of the farmers who have been protesting against three central farm laws at Delhi's borders since November.

Miraculous escape for family of 5 on ill-fated plane

Miraculous escape for family of 5 on ill-fated plane

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

A family of five, returning to their hometown at Koducalli in Kozhikode from Dubai, were aboard the fateful Air India Express flight that crash-landed at the Kozhikode airport claiming at least 18 lives on Friday.

PM's mother stands in bank queue, gets notes exchanged

PM's mother stands in bank queue, gets notes exchanged

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Heeraben Modi, who had to use the help of a wheel chair and other people to reach the bank, exchanged Rs 4,500.

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

Gurugram shooting: Judge's son declared 'brain dead'

Gurugram shooting: Judge's son declared 'brain dead'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Gurugram Police on Monday detained Mahipal's mother and cousin for interrogation.

Heatwave in southern Pakistan kills 260

Heatwave in southern Pakistan kills 260

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

An intense heatwave in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has killed at least 260 people in the country's worst heatstroke in more than a decade, triggering an emergency situation in major hospitals in Karachi on Monday.

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."

Suspected coronavirus patient dies in Maharashtra

Suspected coronavirus patient dies in Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The patient was admitted to a private hospital for high blood pressure a few days ago, and shifted to isolation ward of the Buldhana general hospital for symptoms of coronavirus on Saturday morning.

Assam: ASP killed, 5 cops injured in ambush with militants

Assam: ASP killed, 5 cops injured in ambush with militants

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

An Additional Superintendent of Police was killed and five other policemen were injured, three of them seriously, in an ambush by militants belonging to National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Sangbijit at Batachipur near Dhekiajuli town in Sonitpur district of north Assam at around 8.00 am on Tuesday morning.

3 years on, Rohtak girl raped again by same accused

3 years on, Rohtak girl raped again by same accused

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The woman's family has alleged that she was gangraped by the men as they did not withdraw the rape case against them.

'These murders look very suspicious'

'These murders look very suspicious'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Was the entire place properly sanitised by the police before he was brought out of the prison for this medical check-up?' 'Once he filed a plea in the Supreme Court stating there was a threat to his life, the UP police should have maintained stricter vigilance.'

Gyanvapi survey report submitted in Varanasi court; SC defers hearing

Gyanvapi survey report submitted in Varanasi court; SC defers hearing

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A commission appointed by a court in Varanasi to conduct a videographic survey of the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex submitted its report on Thursday, an advocate said.

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Vivan Sundaram passed away this morning at 9.20 am. Further details of the cremation as decided will be communicated to you shortly," read a note issued by Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT), of which Sundaram was a founding trustee.

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Rediff.com21 May 2022

A labourer was killed and three rescued after a part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the union territory's Ramban district, officials said.

All tourists rescued from ropeway after 46-hr op

All tourists rescued from ropeway after 46-hr op

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Some 50 people have been rescued so far from cable cars which were left dangling mid-air after a malfunction of the ropeway which saw trolley cars colliding on Sunday 4 pm.

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Due to the huge unemployment among displaced Adivasis they undertake any job that comes their way even if it means working and living in hazardous conditions.' 'The situation is such that out of every five tribals who migrate in search of employment only three come back alive.'

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The kin of the deceased created a ruckus at the entrance of the hospital alleging that the shortage of oxygen killed the four patients

Two separate blasts kill seven in Pakistan

Two separate blasts kill seven in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

At least seven people were killed on Thursday in Pakistan in two separate blasts, including a suicide attack on the Pak-Afghan border apparently targeting soldiers.

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

2 killed in Bihar court bomb blast

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Two persons, including a woman suspected to be a human bomb were killed and about 16 others, including lawyers, injured in a bomb blast at Ara civil court premises in Bihar on Friday which appeared to be aimed at helping undertrials flee.

Lucknow: Toll in hooch tragedy climbs to 31

Lucknow: Toll in hooch tragedy climbs to 31

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The toll in the hooch tragedy in Lucknow and Unnao districts on Tuesday climbed to 31 with 17 more people dying in various hospitals in Lucknow.

15 killed in blast targeting Pak military in Quetta

15 killed in blast targeting Pak military in Quetta

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

An army truck patrolling the area was targeted and eight soldiers were killed in the attack.