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Delhi teen runs over elderly guard twice in revenge killing

Delhi teen runs over elderly guard twice in revenge killing

Rediff.com26 May 2026

CCTV footage collected from cameras near a temple allegedly showed the accused first assaulting the victim with a stick before mowing him down with a vehicle, police said.

Zomato Agent Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident In Mumbai

Zomato Agent Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident In Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Zomato food delivery agent was killed in a road accident involving an autorickshaw and a truck on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai. The drivers of both vehicles fled the scene, and police are investigating.

Nine Injured In Attack On Police Vehicle In Pakistan

Nine Injured In Attack On Police Vehicle In Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Nine people were injured when unknown armed assailants opened fire on a police vehicle and an ambulance in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local police said.

Notorious Gangster Injured In Gunfight With Odisha Police

Notorious Gangster Injured In Gunfight With Odisha Police

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A notorious gangster, wanted in 14 criminal cases, was injured in a gunfight with the police in Odisha's Sambalpur district. The incident occurred during vehicle checking when the gangster's car was signalled to stop, leading to a chase and exchange of fire.

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland. Roopa Unnikrishnan and her father journey through the heart of India.

Delhi: Man Dies, Family Hurt After Car Hits Motorcycle

Delhi: Man Dies, Family Hurt After Car Hits Motorcycle

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old man died, and his wife and two children were injured after a car collided with their motorcycle on Vikas Marg in east Delhi, according to police reports.

India's Exports Hit 5-Month High in April, But Trade Deficit Expands

India's Exports Hit 5-Month High in April, But Trade Deficit Expands

Rediff.com15 May 2026

India's exports recorded a 13.78 per cent increase to USD 43.56 billion in April, marking the highest monthly outbound shipments in over four years, primarily driven by petroleum products. However, the trade deficit widened to a three-month high of USD 28.38 billion due to a 10 per cent rise in imports.

5 killed as moving car catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

5 killed as moving car catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Five people were killed and another seriously injured after a car caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Alwar district.

Piramal Pharma looks to return on growth path

Piramal Pharma looks to return on growth path

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Piramal Pharma anticipates a significant turnaround in financial year 2026-27 (FY27), projecting early-to-mid teens revenue expansion and a sharp improvement in profitability, driven by improved business momentum, new product acquisitions, and structural tailwinds.

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, while their three-month-old infant was found alive at the scene.

Six Die in Separate Rajasthan Road Accidents

Six Die in Separate Rajasthan Road Accidents

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Six people were killed and two others critically injured in two separate road accidents in Rajasthan's Barmer and Dungarpur districts.

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam.

Indian student dies in in tragic US highway car crash

Indian student dies in in tragic US highway car crash

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 25-year-old Indian student, Navya Gadusu, died in a road accident near Chicago, US, leaving six others injured. The accident occurred on Interstate 65 highway near Crown Point, Indiana. The Indian Consulate General in Chicago has expressed condolences and is assisting the family.

Seven Pilgrims Killed by Speeding Truck in Gujarat

Seven Pilgrims Killed by Speeding Truck in Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Seven pilgrims were killed and others injured after being struck by a speeding truck in Gujarat's Surendranagar district. The incident occurred on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway as the group walked to Bahucharaji as part of a religious procession.

Unable to raise second daughter, Delhi man kills 10-month-old child

Unable to raise second daughter, Delhi man kills 10-month-old child

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A 25-year-old man killed his 10-month-old daughter as he was unable to bear the financial burden of raising a second girl child, a police officer said on Monday.

ED raids on Kerala ex-CM Vijayan's homes in CMRL case; violence erupts

ED raids on Kerala ex-CM Vijayan's homes in CMRL case; violence erupts

Rediff.com28 May 2026

CPI(M) workers clashed with security personnel outside former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in Kerala during Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches related to the alleged CMRL monthly payment case involving his daughter.

Bombay HC Grants Bail in BEST Bus Accident, Highlights Lack of Electric Bus Training

Bombay HC Grants Bail in BEST Bus Accident, Highlights Lack of Electric Bus Training

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing a lack of practical training for operating electric buses.

Thane Man Allegedly Arranges Brother's Contract Killing Over Property Dispute

Thane Man Allegedly Arranges Brother's Contract Killing Over Property Dispute

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Thane police uncover a 'contract killing' plot where a man allegedly hired assailants to kill his brother over a property dispute, then filed a false police report.

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A bus and lorry collided near Gurupura in Karnataka, resulting in injuries to nine people. The accident is suspected to be due to the lorry driver's negligence, and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Court: Police Evidence Unreliable In 2020 Riots Case

Delhi Court: Police Evidence Unreliable In 2020 Riots Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A Delhi court acquitted four men accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing unreliable police testimonies contradicted by investigation records and other evidence.

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 70-year-old man accused of a brutal robbery and extortion attempt in Delhi's Dwarka, during which he allegedly chopped off both thumbs of an event manager, has been arrested after evading capture for nearly six years.

Man Detained After Allegedly Stealing Bus In Pune

Man Detained After Allegedly Stealing Bus In Pune

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old man has been detained by police in Pune after allegedly stealing a passenger bus and driving it on the wrong side of the road, causing panic among commuters.

Tuner Review: Familiar Heist Drama

Tuner Review: Familiar Heist Drama

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Tuner may feel familiar, but its fab sound design, slickly edited heists and strong performances make it feel refreshingly sharp.

Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver charged over deadly Nigeria crash

Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver charged over deadly Nigeria crash

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal collision

Five Arrested In Delhi Goldsmith Robbery Case

Five Arrested In Delhi Goldsmith Robbery Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five people for robbing a goldsmith of jewellery and cash at gunpoint in east Delhi. The police recovered 21 stolen gold chains weighing around 250 grams from the accused.

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter.

TVK: 34.91%. DMK: 24%. AIADMK: 21%.

TVK: 34.91%. DMK: 24%. AIADMK: 21%.

Rediff.com5 May 2026

One of the standout stories of the TVK victory was that of 30-year-old R Sabarinathan, the son of Vijay's driver from Virugambakkam.

Fatal road accidents in Jharkhand claim four lives

Fatal road accidents in Jharkhand claim four lives

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Hazaribag and Garhwa districts resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others.

Russell Takes Pole In Thrilling Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying

Russell Takes Pole In Thrilling Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying

Rediff.com24 May 2026

George Russell secured pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Kimi Antonelli in a thrilling qualifying session. Lando Norris will start third, while Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his car's performance.

Bank valuations slump despite stronger earnings growth

Bank valuations slump despite stronger earnings growth

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The Bank Nifty is currently trading at a 43.5 per cent discount to the Nifty 50, near its widest gap since 2015, reflecting investor pessimism despite the banking sector's strong earnings growth.

Bharat Forge: Diversified Portfolio Fuels Optimistic Growth Projections

Bharat Forge: Diversified Portfolio Fuels Optimistic Growth Projections

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Bharat Forge reported modest Q4FY26 results but provided strong guidance, anticipating significant growth from its defence, aerospace, and data centre segments, with a projected 25 per cent revenue growth in Indian manufacturing for FY27, despite current high valuations.

Shrinking Forests Fuel Deadly Elephant Encounters in Assam

Shrinking Forests Fuel Deadly Elephant Encounters in Assam

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The incidents resulted in 1,468 human deaths and 337 injuries, making it one of the country's gravest wildlife-related crises.

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.

Woman Dies After Dumper Truck Hits Scooter In Nashik

Woman Dies After Dumper Truck Hits Scooter In Nashik

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old woman was killed and her friend seriously injured when a dumper truck hit their scooter in Nashik. The truck also hit a car, but the occupants were unharmed. The truck driver has been taken into custody.

Despite global risks, top Indian carmakers bullish on FY27 domestic demand

Despite global risks, top Indian carmakers bullish on FY27 domestic demand

Rediff.com18 May 2026

India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturers are significantly increasing investments and factory capacities, alongside planning major product launches for FY27, driven by strong confidence in sustained domestic demand growth despite global geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks.

12 labourers killed, 20 injured in MP road accident

12 labourers killed, 20 injured in MP road accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A road accident in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh resulted in the death of 12 labourers and injuries to 20 others. The incident occurred when a pick-up van carrying the labourers overturned and collided with an SUV. Authorities are investigating the accident, and compensation has been announced for the victims' families and the injured.

Tragedy in Patel Nagar: 11-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Bus

Tragedy in Patel Nagar: 11-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Bus

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

An 11-year-old girl died after being struck by a bus in the Patel Nagar area of Delhi. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle as investigations continue.

Two Die In Road Accidents In Maharashtra's Beed

Two Die In Road Accidents In Maharashtra's Beed

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Two individuals lost their lives and two others were injured in separate road accidents in the Beed district of Maharashtra, according to police reports.

UP Toddler Rescued After Kidnapping Following Car Accident

UP Toddler Rescued After Kidnapping Following Car Accident

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A one-year-old boy was kidnapped in Uttar Pradesh after his mother was hit by a car. Police swiftly rescued the child and detained two suspects.

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 27,048 crore from Indian equities so far in May, bringing the total outflows for 2026 to Rs 2.2 lakh crore, driven by global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.