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Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The sessions court had discharged Venkitaraman for the offence under Section 304 IPC as there was no medical report indicating he was drunk at the time of the accident.

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The sessions court instead included the offence of causing death by negligence against the IAS officer and a similar order was passed with regard to co-accused Wafa Feroze in the case, the public prosecutor dealing with the matter said.

Porsche teen walks out of observation home after HC order

Porsche teen walks out of observation home after HC order

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The teen, who the police claim was drunk and driving the luxury car when it hit a two-wheeler in the early hours of May 19 killing two techies, was lodged at an observation home in Maharashtra's Pune city.

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

In the second incident of drunk driving in national capital New Delhi this week, a driver who was allegedly in an inebriated state ran his sports utility vehicle over three people standing near a footpath in Central Delhi, killing one of them.

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

Police records statement of Kanjhawala victim's friend who fled spot

Police records statement of Kanjhawala victim's friend who fled spot

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

According to the footage, initially, the friend was driving the scooter, while the victim sat in the back seat.

Delhi car drag victim's friend was arrested in 2020 in drugs case

Delhi car drag victim's friend was arrested in 2020 in drugs case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Nidhi was arrested in Agra in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, (1985) case according to an FIR registered in December 2020.

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair.

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

An American professor offers truth behind some popular beliefs. Read on!

Is your car insurance monsoon ready?

Is your car insurance monsoon ready?

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Keep these things in mind as you head out into the monsoon rains to enjoy your drive and remain tension free

With tears in his eyes...Chilean soccer star Vidal asks for forgiveness

With tears in his eyes...Chilean soccer star Vidal asks for forgiveness

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Choking back tears, midfielder Arturo Vidal made a public apology for crashing his Ferrari.

F1: Force India to take more risks with fourth place secure

F1: Force India to take more risks with fourth place secure

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Force India are now 99 points clear of fifth-placed Williams, and 165 behind third-placed Red Bull, with a maximum 86 remaining to be won.

Kanjhawala mishap: They didn't stop car to save her, says victim's friend

Kanjhawala mishap: They didn't stop car to save her, says victim's friend

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Anjali's friend said she did not inform anyone about the accident as she was scared and feared that she would be blamed for it.

I'm ashamed, says Indian origin doctor for assaulting Uber cabbie while drunk

I'm ashamed, says Indian origin doctor for assaulting Uber cabbie while drunk

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Ramkissoon, a fourth-year neurology resident, can be seen in the video berating the driver, trying to hit him, and throwing items out of the window of the passenger seat, and ultimately trying to knee the driver.

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Witnesses said the motorist had driven against traffic and onto the sidewalk, striking pedestrians.

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The police has arrested Jahnvi Gadkar, 35, a high court lawyer, who appeared to be in an inebriated condition at the time of the accident.

Why Salman's blood test was done when he wasn't drunk? His lawyer in HC

Why Salman's blood test was done when he wasn't drunk? His lawyer in HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Salman Khan's lawyer on raised a question in the Bombay high court as to why police had gone for a blood test when no witness or FIR had ever suggested that the actor was drunk or was smelling of liquor.

'Drunk driver? Confiscate vehicle, fine heavily'

'Drunk driver? Confiscate vehicle, fine heavily'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Get Ahead readers suggest how tragedies related to drunk driving cases can be avoided.

Mumbai: Drunk youth mows down two people

Mumbai: Drunk youth mows down two people

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

According to the MIDC police, the accused, Lalit Madhuprakash Sharma, was driving to his residence after attending a party at a friend's place on Monday.

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

People in several states across the country smeared each other with colours, exchanged greetings and savoured sweets to celebrate Holi.

Mumbai: Drunk driver kills two, injures 3 cops

Mumbai: Drunk driver kills two, injures 3 cops

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

A woman allegedly in an inebriated condition rammed her car into a police jeep and a bike, killing one person and leaving five traffic policemen injured. 27-year-old Nooriya Haveliwala, a beautician by profession, lost control over her car and hit the police jeep and bike at Marine Drive in south Mumbai, police said.

Hit-and-run case: Salman's defence of not driving rejected by prosecution

Hit-and-run case: Salman's defence of not driving rejected by prosecution

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The prosecution on Wednesday rejected Bollywood star Salman Khan's defence that it was his driver Ashok Singh who was driving his vehicle at the time of the 2002 mishap, saying it appears to be a "brought up" witness whose contention was belated and introduced at the fag end of the trial.

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

On Monday, the 31-year-old proved he is in fighting form for his 200 metres butterfly rematch with Chad le Clos, the South African who four years ago denied him a third consecutive gold medal in the event.

It was ecstasy and then agony for Olympic champ Phelps

It was ecstasy and then agony for Olympic champ Phelps

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Olympic champion swimmer failed to qualify for 400m freestyle final.

What happens when a champion swimmer returns to pool...

What happens when a champion swimmer returns to pool...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Olympic swimming champion Phelps wins 100m butterfly in racing return.

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The Congresshas announced a three-phased campaign, "Mehngai-mukt Bharat Abhiyaan".

Winter Olympics Sidelights: The first 5G Olympics? Not quite

Winter Olympics Sidelights: The first 5G Olympics? Not quite

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The Pyeongchang Winter Games was supposed to be the coming-out party for 5G, the next generation of wireless technology -- but few people noticed. And some of those who did were unimpressed.

CCTV footage shows Chandigarh stalkers buying alcohol before chase

CCTV footage shows Chandigarh stalkers buying alcohol before chase

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

n another damning evidence in the Chandigarh stalking case, a CCTV footage has been recovered of August 4th which clearly shows accused Vikas Barala purchasing alcohol before chasing down Varnika Kund

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

US lawmakers have served an ultimatum on smartphone makers, Google, Research in Motion (RIM) and Apple to get rid of their just launched DUI (Driving under the influence of intoxication) software, which helps drunk drivers to evade police checkpoints.

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.

PIX: Liverpool fans celebrate title amidst pandemic woes

PIX: Liverpool fans celebrate title amidst pandemic woes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Liverpool 'disappointed' after fans celebrate league win outside Anfield

IndiGo bars specially-abled child; zero tolerance, says Scindia

IndiGo bars specially-abled child; zero tolerance, says Scindia

Rediff.com9 May 2022

IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight as he was in "a state of panic"

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Some of the violations that will lead to community service include failure to pay social security contribution of workers, maintain records, furnish information to inspectors, pay gratuity to workers, provide crche facility and medical pay, and retrenching women workers during maternity leave.

Hit-and-run: Prosecution tutored witnesses, claims Salman's lawyer

Hit-and-run: Prosecution tutored witnesses, claims Salman's lawyer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The prosecution in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in which Bollywood actor Salman Khan was convicted, had "tutored" its witnesses, his lawyer on Monday argued in the Bombay high court.

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

UK lagging behind in using face masks: Nobel scientist

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'It used to be quite normal to have quite a few drinks and drive home, and it also used to be normal to drive without seatbelts. Today both of those would be considered antisocial, and not wearing face coverings in public should be regarded in the same way'

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.'

MCA lodges police complaint against SRK, bans actor from Wankhede

MCA lodges police complaint against SRK, bans actor from Wankhede

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Mumbai Cricket Association officials have lodged a police complaint against Kolkata Knight Riders franchise team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan for his alleged misbehaviour on Wednesday night at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and decided to ban him for life from entering the premises.

1 killed after Class XII student car runs on Delhi footpath

1 killed after Class XII student car runs on Delhi footpath

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The driver had turned 18 last month and did not have a licence. He was driving the car of his friend's father.

Salman case: Mumbai court to pronounce date of verdict on Tuesday

Salman case: Mumbai court to pronounce date of verdict on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A Mumbai trial court on Monday said the date of pronouncement of the verdict in the 2002 hit-and-run-case of Bollywood actor Salman Khan will be announced on Tuesday.