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Fracture Doesn't Keep Tharoor Away From Lok Sabha

Fracture Doesn't Keep Tharoor Away From Lok Sabha

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sustained a foot fracture after he slipped on the stairs while coming out of Parliament on Wednesday.

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Pankaja Munde's helicopter faces snag ahead of take-off

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A technical snag was detected in a helicopter scheduled to transport Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde for campaigning, delaying her journey. The issue was discovered during a routine inspection, leading to the grounding of the helicopter and a DGCA investigation.

US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian-flagged oil tanker

US seizes Venezuela-linked Russian-flagged oil tanker

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

According to a post on X by the US European Command, the tanker violated US sanctions and was tracked by the US Coast Guard cutter Munro prior to the operation.

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'It's a very, very large opportunity -- not just for India, but even for Uber globally.'

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Indian Army achieved a significant logistics milestone on December 16, 2025, by transporting tanks, artillery guns and dozers into the Kashmir Valley using a special military train.

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

World Welcomes 2026 With Dazzling Celebrations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The world welcomed 2026 with spectacular celebrations across continents. From dazzling fireworks illuminating iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Marina Bay, and Copacabana beach to intimate gatherings at historic sites, the New Year brought together diverse cultures in joyous unity.

Fear, anxiety and long journeys: SIR hearings in Bengal

Fear, anxiety and long journeys: SIR hearings in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The second phase of the Systematic Integration of Rolls (SIR) in West Bengal is causing distress among elderly, disabled, and vulnerable voters, leading to political accusations ahead of the assembly polls.

Modi holds 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on Brahmaputra cruise

Modi holds 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on Brahmaputra cruise

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students on a cruise ship on the Brahmaputra River during a 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme on the second day of his Assam visit.

BEST bus crash: 'The driver may have panicked'

BEST bus crash: 'The driver may have panicked'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Investigation into the Mumbai BEST bus accident suggests human error as the cause, with the vehicle appearing mechanically sound. The accident resulted in four fatalities and several injuries.

Army conducts flag march in Assam's violence-hit West Karbi Anglong

Army conducts flag march in Assam's violence-hit West Karbi Anglong

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The Army conducted a flag march in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong district of Assam to help maintain law and order after clashes between Karbi and Bihari communities. Two people were killed and over 70 injured in the violence.

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday but McLaren's Lando Norris had one hand on the Formula One title after finishing second and stretching his lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 30 points.

Delhi blast: Tattoos, torn clothes help families identify victims

Delhi blast: Tattoos, torn clothes help families identify victims

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast, families identified their loved ones through tattoos and clothing. The blast claimed at least 12 lives and injured many others.

Bus, metres away from AI plane, catches fire at Delhi airport

Bus, metres away from AI plane, catches fire at Delhi airport

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The incident was reported at 1 pm to the IGI Airport Police Station, following which fire tenders, local police, and personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) rushed to the spot, the official said.

From Shravasti to Meerut, Delhi car blast leaves trail of grief

From Shravasti to Meerut, Delhi car blast leaves trail of grief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Families across North India are mourning the loss of loved ones killed in the Red Fort blast, as the investigation continues and security is heightened.

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.'

'No Anti-Nitish Or Pro-Tejashwi Wave'

'No Anti-Nitish Or Pro-Tejashwi Wave'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'This will be a close election. At least now, it appears that the NDA has an edge.'

Train ferrying oil catches fire in Tamil Nadu, services disrupted

Train ferrying oil catches fire in Tamil Nadu, services disrupted

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A moving goods train carrying diesel caught fire on Sunday at Tiruvallur in northern Tamil Nadu severely affecting train services on the arterial Chennai-Arakkonam rail route, which also links Chennai with Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, officials said.

I took a life jacket, jumped into sea: Passenger recounts ferry mishap

I took a life jacket, jumped into sea: Passenger recounts ferry mishap

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Thirteen people died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy speed boat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday afternoon. The ferry was on its way to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist attraction near Mumbai. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the Navy boat moving in circles at high speed before the collision. The Navy personnel in the craft died after his leg was cut in the accident. The ferry did not have enough life jackets for all the passengers.

Life jackets made mandatory after Mumbai ferry mishap

Life jackets made mandatory after Mumbai ferry mishap

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Following a fatal collision between a ferry and a Navy craft off the Mumbai coast, authorities have made life jackets mandatory for all passengers taking boat rides from the Gateway of India. The decision comes after survivors of the Wednesday tragedy claimed the ferry did not have enough life jackets. Some tourists, however, raised concerns about the effectiveness of life jackets if people don't know how to use them properly.

Trump Tariffs Dim Diamond City's Diwali Sparkle

Trump Tariffs Dim Diamond City's Diwali Sparkle

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

For both polishing unit operators and diamond merchants, the US is still the biggest export destination: Three in every 10 diamonds polished in India end up in American stores.

Mumbai boat tragedy: Ferry was packed beyond capacity

Mumbai boat tragedy: Ferry was packed beyond capacity

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

A ferry carrying over 100 passengers capsized after being hit by a Navy craft off the Gateway of India in Mumbai, killing 13 people, including Navy personnel and two contractual naval employees. The ferry, 'Neel Kamal,' had a capacity of 90 passengers but was carrying over 100 people at the time of the accident. A case has been registered against the Navy craft driver at the Colaba police station. The mangled ferry has been taken to 'Bhaucha Dhakka' in south Mumbai.

Mumbai ferry mishap: Search on for missing 7-year-old boy

Mumbai ferry mishap: Search on for missing 7-year-old boy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The search operation launched by naval boats to locate a seven-year-old boy missing after a Navy craft rammed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast two days ago continued on Friday, an official said.

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

A team of CISF marine commandos rescued dozens of passengers from a sinking tourist ferry off the Mumbai coast, preventing panicked parents from throwing their children into the sea. The commandos reached the accident site within minutes and prioritized rescuing children and other vulnerable passengers. They also administered CPR to several victims and helped recover belongings from the water.

How Guwahati Welcomed the Women's World Cup Trophy

How Guwahati Welcomed the Women's World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Guwahati's cricketing spirit took center stage as it played host to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The two missing persons have been identified as 43-year-old Hansraj Bhati and seven-year-old Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, the police said.

3 soldiers killed as avalanche hits Army camp in Siachen

3 soldiers killed as avalanche hits Army camp in Siachen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Notably, Siachen is the highest battlefield of the world, which sits on the nuclear tri-junction of India, Pakistan and China.

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Two passengers died and 75 others were rescued after a speed boat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast. The ferry, carrying 80 passengers and five crew members, was on its way to Elephanta Islands when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it. The Navy and Coast Guard launched a massive rescue operation, with 11 Navy boats, three Marine Police boats, and a Coast Guard boat deployed. Four helicopters were also involved in the search and rescue operation. Police, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority personnel, and local fishermen are assisting in the rescue efforts. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that seven to eight passengers remain missing.

Canadian air force ferries stranded Air India flyers

Canadian air force ferries stranded Air India flyers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Canadian Air Force aircraft is ferrying 191 stranded passengers of an Air India flight from Iqaluit airport has landed in Chicago.

Dev Anand: 'I Wanted To Marry Suraiya'

Dev Anand: 'I Wanted To Marry Suraiya'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'I fell in love with Suraiya and that was my first real gafla. The more I couldn't get her, the more I wanted her. When I couldn't marry her because the world didn't want it, I cried for the first time.'

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Ducati's Marquez clinches Hungarian GP pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez smashed the Balaton Park Circuit lap record twice on Saturday to claim pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as his teammate Francesco Bagnaia endured his worst qualifying session of the season.

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea against the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court verdict that allowed the project to proceed. The project aims to improve passenger travel between South Mumbai and other locations.

'Mehbooba Mehbooba Is Historic. No Song Comes Close'

'Mehbooba Mehbooba Is Historic. No Song Comes Close'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The way Helen ma'am grooves, she's so seductive.'

India advises citizens against travel to Iran

India advises citizens against travel to Iran

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Indian mission in Iran has advised its citizens to carefully consider the evolving security situation before undertaking non-essential travel to the country, citing recent regional developments and conflicts.

Khelo India Brings First-Ever Water Sports to Kashmir

Khelo India Brings First-Ever Water Sports to Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival is all set to reveal the iconic Dal Lake in a new avatar.

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

'I was surrounded by bodies': J-K cloudburst survivor recalls horror

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Nine-year-old Devanshi was among the hundreds of pilgrims who had gathered in Chositi for the last leg of the yatra to Machail Mata temple when tragedy struck on Thursday. Buried under mud and debris when a Maggi-point shop was hit by flash floods, she emerged hours later, rescued by her uncle and other villagers.

J-K cloudburst: 60 dead, 69 missing, over 100 hurt

J-K cloudburst: 60 dead, 69 missing, over 100 hurt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar district that claimed 60 lives and injured over 100. Abdullah expressed condolences and assured assistance, while also questioning potential administrative lapses.

Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A strike by Karnataka's state-owned transport corporation employees has severely disrupted bus services across the state, leaving passengers stranded and impacting school, college, and office attendance. The strike persists despite a court stay, as unions demand wage revision and payment of salary arrears.

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

I'm Going Back Someday To Sark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The wee island in the English Channel, where the only motorised vehicles are tractors, is a place one can return to again and again, says Dilip D'Souza.

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.