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Mumbai: Pedestrian opens police van, detained protesters escape

Mumbai: Pedestrian opens police van, detained protesters escape

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

A viral video from Mumbai shows a man opening the latch of a police van, allowing detained student protesters to escape during a demonstration in Chembur. The incident occurred amidst a larger student protest against prohibitory orders, where hundreds were initially detained. Another video features a woman criticising police conduct and demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation. Mumbai police have registered multiple cases and booked hundreds in connection with recent protests.

Praggnanandhaa lets Keymer escape in grand finale opener

Praggnanandhaa lets Keymer escape in grand finale opener

Rediff.com3 days ago

Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning advantage against Vincent Keymer in the Grand Chess Tour opener, allowing the resilient German to survive and secure a hard-fought draw.

Smith's honest DRS admission after lucky escape

Smith's honest DRS admission after lucky escape

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Australia's top-scorer Steve Smith admitted he believed he nicked the ball during a DRS review on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, despite the not-out decision being upheld. His crucial innings of 71 helped Australia reach 198, but Bangladesh finished the day strongly at 96 for one, trailing by 102 runs.

Jail escapee visits police station for Aadhaar, flees again

Jail escapee visits police station for Aadhaar, flees again

Rediff.com7 hours ago

An Assam native, Madhur Jya Sonowal, who escaped from Aluva Sub Jail, surprisingly went to the Perumbavoor police station to retrieve his Aadhaar card. Police have intensified their search for Sonowal, who fled the station after being recognised by officials. A detailed investigation into the security lapse has been launched.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi Weeps After Argentina's Great Escape

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi Weeps After Argentina's Great Escape

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

An emotional Lionel Messi broke down in tears after inspiring Argentina to a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, sending the defending champions into the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after they had stared at a shock exit.

Comeback Kings! Argentina's Great Escapes In FIFA World Cup 2026

Comeback Kings! Argentina's Great Escapes In FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Argentina battled their way into the semis after edging Cape Verde and Switzerland in extra time and coming from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2.

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The youth fled the Live Well De-addiction Centre at Madhupur, a day after videos purportedly showing abuse of inmates at rehabilitation facilities in the district went viral on social media.

Ecstacy And Relief After Argentina Pull Off Another Great Escape

Ecstacy And Relief After Argentina Pull Off Another Great Escape

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Lionel Messi's Argentina celebrate after their come-from-behind win over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

'Escaped with only the clothes we were wearing': Assam flood survivors recount ordeal

'Escaped with only the clothes we were wearing': Assam flood survivors recount ordeal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Septuagenarian couple Mukul and Bonti Bezbora, along with many others in Assam's Sivasagar district, survived the devastating floods but lost all their belongings, now facing an uncertain future amidst widespread destruction and the daunting task of rebuilding.

Residents sleep on Mumbai beach to escape extreme heat

Residents sleep on Mumbai beach to escape extreme heat

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

As Mumbai grapples with rising temperatures and humidity, many slum dwellers are spending their nights on Versova beach to escape the unbearable heat in their poorly ventilated homes, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a gradual rise in temperatures before a decline, and a yellow alert for isolated rainfall.

Kolkata hotel fire: 'The staff were fast asleep'

Kolkata hotel fire: 'The staff were fast asleep'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A devastating fire at a Kolkata hotel claimed nine lives, including a child and two women, in the early hours of Wednesday. Survivors recounted a terrifying experience, highlighting the absence of fire alarms and safety equipment, and the difficulty of escape due to dense smoke and a single exit. This incident follows another fatal hotel fire in Birbhum.

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Gunfight in Meerut over cow slaughter, two arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Meerut arrested two men, Tasleem and Bhura, after an encounter where they were shot in the legs while allegedly preparing to slaughter a cow. A third suspect escaped. The police recovered weapons and a tied cow from the scene. Both arrested individuals have multiple prior cases, including for cow slaughter.

Three Inmates Escape Remand Home In Jharkhand: Details

Three Inmates Escape Remand Home In Jharkhand: Details

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Three inmates escaped from a remand home in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Friday, a police officer said. The juveniles, lodged in the remand home within Gumla police station limits, escaped in the early hours of the day.

Kolkata hotel blaze: Govt orders safety audit of hotels, guest houses

Kolkata hotel blaze: Govt orders safety audit of hotels, guest houses

Rediff.com7 days ago

A devastating fire in a central Kolkata building resulted in nine deaths, primarily due to asphyxia, and the rescue of around 80 people. West Bengal minister Kaushik Chowdhury highlighted the quick response of the Fire Brigade but raised concerns about safety norms, lack of windows, and the proliferation of cramped hotels within the building. An investigation committee will be formed, and fire audits will be conducted across all hotels in the state.

9 killed in hotel blaze in Bengal's Tarapith; owner among 2 detained

9 killed in hotel blaze in Bengal's Tarapith; owner among 2 detained

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Hotel officials claimed the fire was caused by a short circuit. A woman from Kolkata, who managed to escape the blaze, recalled the panic inside the hotel.

New Study Reveals How Solar Winds Strip Mars' Atmosphere

New Study Reveals How Solar Winds Strip Mars' Atmosphere

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

A new study reveals that solar winds gradually strip atmospheric particles from Mars, similar to how wind creates waves on water. Researchers used data from NASA's MAVEN and China's Tianwen-1 missions to identify Kelvin-Helmholtz waves as a key mechanism driving this atmospheric escape, explaining how Mars transformed from a potentially habitable planet to its current cold, dry state.

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing a trainee pilot and an instructor. The Tecnam aircraft went down near Nathapurwa village shortly after take-off. Authorities, including the DGCA, are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.

Mira, Shahid Kapoor Holiday In Lake Como

Mira, Shahid Kapoor Holiday In Lake Como

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Kapoor are enjoying a romantic summer holiday in Lake Como, Italy, sharing sun-kissed photographs of their 'La Dolce Vita' escape with fans on social media.

What's Azharuddin Doing In London?

What's Azharuddin Doing In London?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin is enjoying a summer holiday in London, reflecting on his special connection with England, where he made a historic Test debut with three consecutive centuries in 1984-1985 and later scored memorable knocks.

A R Rahman's Son Injured In Car Accident

A R Rahman's Son Injured In Car Accident

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

A R Ameen, A R Rahman's only son, escaped with minor injuries after his Porsche was involved in a collision with a cab in Chennai.

Tottenham Hotspur sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur have significantly boosted their squad by signing Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City, pushing their close-season spending beyond 300 million under manager Roberto De Zerbi, following a narrow escape from relegation last season.

Delhi fire: Mother holding child among many who jumped to escape

Delhi fire: Mother holding child among many who jumped to escape

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A devastating fire at a South Delhi bed-and-breakfast claimed at least 21 lives, prompting heroic efforts from locals who spread mattresses to save panic-stricken occupants jumping from the burning building.

Major fire at Mumbai's Income Tax building, several people evacuated

Major fire at Mumbai's Income Tax building, several people evacuated

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A significant fire broke out in the basement of the seven-storey Income Tax Office building at Churchgate, South Mumbai, on Monday afternoon, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals, with no casualties reported so far.

Vivaan Dave, Divyanshi Bhowmick Clinch U-17 National Table Tennis Titles

Vivaan Dave, Divyanshi Bhowmick Clinch U-17 National Table Tennis Titles

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gujarat's Vivaan Dave and Maharashtra's Divyanshi Bhowmick have secured the Youth Boys' and Youth Girls' U-17 titles, respectively, at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. Dave won a five-game thriller against Atharva Nawarange, while Bhowmick defeated Ananya Muralidharan 3-1.

Cristiano Ronaldo back in training days after wedding

Cristiano Ronaldo back in training days after wedding

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with Al-Nassr just days after marrying his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal.

Giuliano Simeone's Late Goal Rescues 10-Man Atletico in Tense Villarreal Draw

Giuliano Simeone's Late Goal Rescues 10-Man Atletico in Tense Villarreal Draw

Rediff.com3 days ago

Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego Simeone, scored a dramatic late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for 10-man Atletico Madrid against Villarreal. The match was marked by fan anger towards striker Julian Alvarez and a contentious red card for Robin Le Normand.

Cop murder accused, who lived as fake doctor in MP, held after 28 years

Cop murder accused, who lived as fake doctor in MP, held after 28 years

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

A man who allegedly reinvented himself as a small-town "doctor", married, raised a family and quietly ran a clinic in Madhya Pradesh while evading law for nearly 28 years over the murder of a cop has been finally arrested by the Delhi police.

Messi makes more history as Argentina escape Egypt scare

Messi makes more history as Argentina escape Egypt scare

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Lionel Messi extended his record by scoring in a ninth straight FIFA World Cup match as Argentina fought back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 and keep their title defence alive.

Christian women can file for divorce from current address: Kerala HC

Christian women can file for divorce from current address: Kerala HC

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Kerala high court has delivered a landmark judgment, empowering Christian women in India to file for divorce from their current place of residence, thereby removing a significant procedural hurdle and ensuring equal access to justice.

Nepal flash floods: Villagers in Bihar-UP anxious after alert

Nepal flash floods: Villagers in Bihar-UP anxious after alert

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Villages along the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border are on high alert following devastating flash floods in Nepal, with authorities monitoring the Gandak River for potential downstream surges and the NDRF deploying 20 teams for preparedness.

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.

Drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya to be extradited to India

Drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya to be extradited to India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

In a significant victory against international drug trafficking, India has secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE.

Madrasa Preacher Faces Charges After Children Escape Alleged Abuse

Madrasa Preacher Faces Charges After Children Escape Alleged Abuse

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A preacher at a madrasa in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, has been booked after 24 children allegedly escaped the institution citing physical abuse and forced labour. The children were found at a railway station in Bengaluru and are now under the care of the Child Welfare Committee.

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Has India Found Its Answer To Its No. 3 Riddle?

Rediff.com3 days ago

It is not easy to score two consecutive Test centuries unless one knows how to play the good ball on its merit and punish the bad ball to full effect.

Pakistan under pressure at Headingley as Brook's 91 drives England to commanding lead

Pakistan under pressure at Headingley as Brook's 91 drives England to commanding lead

Rediff.com6 days ago

Harry Brook's blistering 91 and strong partnerships with Dan Lawrence, Joe Root and Jordan Cox put England firmly in control, leaving Pakistan facing an uphill battle in the first Test at Headingley.

Top Seeds Face Tough Challenges At National Table Tennis Championships

Top Seeds Face Tough Challenges At National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com5 days ago

The UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Kanpur witnessed top seed Manush Shah narrowly escape an upset in the men's singles, while the women's singles draw experienced significant upheavals with several seeded players, including eighth-seeded Sayali Wani, making early exits after intense five-game battles.

Nine years away, Hull City return to EPL with a bang by stunning Manchester United

Nine years away, Hull City return to EPL with a bang by stunning Manchester United

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hull City marked their Premier League return after nine years with a deserved 2-0 victory over Manchester United, exposing flaws in Michael Carrick's promising side.

Serie A and Ligue 1 Kick Off: Inter Milan, Napoli, Lens, and Lyon Start Strong

Serie A and Ligue 1 Kick Off: Inter Milan, Napoli, Lens, and Lyon Start Strong

Rediff.com4 days ago

Inter Milan and Napoli secured victories in their Serie A openers, while Racing Lens and Olympique Lyonnais also began their Ligue 1 campaigns with wins, setting an early pace in their respective leagues.

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Rediff.com7 days ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, later this month, but will continue as non-working members of the royal family. The move comes six years after they relocated to the US.