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Iran Crisis: 'No Nation More Exposed Than India'

Iran Crisis: 'No Nation More Exposed Than India'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'We are profoundly energy-dependent on the Gulf. That dependency must now be redirected towards the United States, because we require American permission to procure oil.' 'We additionally require Iranian permission to acquire oil from that source. So India now has to seek two separate permissions merely to secure its energy supply.' 'Should we be compelled to source from America, or from Venezuela -- which is, in effect, American-controlled supply -- that will inevitably carry a price premium, an elevated shipping cost, and a considerably extended delivery timeline, given the distances involved.'

Gurugram shocker: Doctor runs SUV over delivery worker repeatedly; critical

Gurugram shocker: Doctor runs SUV over delivery worker repeatedly; critical

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A government Ayurveda doctor in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly running over a delivery worker multiple times with his SUV following a dispute over parking.

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar dies at 54

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Popular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar passed away at the age of 54 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. He had been suffering from hypertension, hypothyroidism, and chronic liver disease.

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune with chest infection; stable

Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune with chest infection; stable

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune after experiencing cough and breathing difficulties. Doctors are evaluating his condition.

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Mumbai: Parapet segment of Metro bridge crashes; 1 dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The incident took place around 12:20pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of Johnson and Johnson factory in Mulund area.

BLO's death triggers political storm in Bengal; TMC, BJP trade charges

BLO's death triggers political storm in Bengal; TMC, BJP trade charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The death of a booth level officer in West Bengal due to cardiac arrest has ignited a political battle between the ruling TMC and the BJP, with accusations of workload pressure and politicization of the tragedy.

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Relatives of patients admitted to the ICU recounted harrowing experiences as smoke engulfed the ward, exposing critical lapses in safety measures.

Scan confirms Shreyas Iyer's condition improving: BCCI

Scan confirms Shreyas Iyer's condition improving: BCCI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shreyas Iyer continues to be under observation but his condition has improved significantly, said BCCI on Tuesday.

Blow for India! Shreyas set to miss South Africa ODIs

Blow for India! Shreyas set to miss South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

According to medical reports, Shreyas Iyer will require over a month to regain full match fitness.

Indore man dies after diarrhoea, officials deny contaminated water link

Indore man dies after diarrhoea, officials deny contaminated water link

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

A man in Indore died after a diarrhoea outbreak, with family claiming contaminated water was the cause. Officials deny the link, citing pre-existing conditions and hospital admission date.

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said there were four passengers, including two women and two pilots, in the aircraft. Captain Naveen and Captain Tarun were piloting the plane, he said.

Actor Parvin Dabas In ICU After Accident

Actor Parvin Dabas In ICU After Accident

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'Parvin Dabas, Bollywood actor and co-founder of the Pro Panja League, has been hospitalised and is in the ICU at Holy Family Hospital Bandra following an unfortunate car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning.'

Shreyas Iyer Shares Health Update

Shreyas Iyer Shares Health Update

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said he is "on the road to recovery and getting better every passing day" after sustaining a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia.

Hema Malini's Niece Madhoo At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Hema Malini's Niece Madhoo At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A prayer meet was held for Dharmendra at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, north west Mumbai.

Will fulfil his last wish to...: Tripura student's uncle

Will fulfil his last wish to...: Tripura student's uncle

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

The family of Anjel Chakma, who was killed in Dehradun, is seeking capital punishment or life imprisonment for those responsible. They also urge the government to prevent racial hate crimes against people from the Northeast.

Alliance helps Thackeray cousins hold Marathi bastions

Alliance helps Thackeray cousins hold Marathi bastions

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The tactical alliance between the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) may not have aided the Thackeray cousins to win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but the pact helped them keep intact their traditional strongholds.

Maha minister Kokate stripped of portfolios after fraud conviction

Maha minister Kokate stripped of portfolios after fraud conviction

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate was stripped of his portfolios after being convicted in a 1995 cheating and forgery case. His ministries have been reassigned to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Kokate has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital after complaining of chest pain.

Big Blow! Shreyas Iyer Out 2 Months, WC Hopes Hit Hard

Big Blow! Shreyas Iyer Out 2 Months, WC Hopes Hit Hard

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

What began as a routine fielding effort in Sydney turned into a serious health scare for Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a ruptured spleen during the third ODI against Australia.

God is with Shreyas Iyer, he is recovering really well: Suryakumar

God is with Shreyas Iyer, he is recovering really well: Suryakumar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shreyas Iyer sustained a lower left rib cage injury while attempting a difficult running catch during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney.

Man dies, 18 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak near Mumbai

Man dies, 18 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak near Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A 59-year-old man died and 18 others were hospitalised after a chlorine gas leak from an old cylinder in Vasai town, Palghar district. The incident occurred near a water tank close to the Diwanman crematorium.

Bangladesh belongs to Muslims, Hindus all: Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh belongs to Muslims, Hindus all: Tarique Rahman

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged people to maintain peace as he presented a vision of an inclusive society, saying the country belongs to people of all faiths, including Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians.

Good news on Shreyas Iyer's health

Good news on Shreyas Iyer's health

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Iyer sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen while fielding during the third ODI against Australia on 25th October 2025, resulting in a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding.

Healthcare IPOs See A Surge In 2025

Healthcare IPOs See A Surge In 2025

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The surge has come alongside a decline in average issue sizes and more muted listing-day returns compared with last year.

Jaipur hospital fire: Sacked official claims he warned authorities

Jaipur hospital fire: Sacked official claims he warned authorities

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Following a devastating fire at a Jaipur hospital that killed six, an official claims he warned authorities about safety issues prior to the incident, but no action was taken. Relatives allege negligence and abandonment by hospital staff during the fire.

Insurance First, Fly Confidently

Insurance First, Fly Confidently

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

With winter holidays approaching, some Indian travellers will venture abroad. Many will be underprepared for medical and other travel-related risks. Trip disruptions, missed connections, and steep medical costs in developed countries can leave travellers exposed if they underestimate the coverage they need.

Hospital Fires Expose Alarming Safety Failures

Hospital Fires Expose Alarming Safety Failures

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Faulty alarms, delays in shutting off oxygen, poor electrical maintenance and staff untrained for emergencies. These are not isolated incidents but reflect a larger pattern of weak oversight.'

Mercedes hits 3 near Delhi mall, leaving one dead

Mercedes hits 3 near Delhi mall, leaving one dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old man died and two others were injured after a Mercedes SUV allegedly rammed into them in Delhi's Vasant Kunj area. Police have apprehended the driver and are investigating the incident.

'RCB off the ventilator but still in the ICU'

'RCB off the ventilator but still in the ICU'

Rediff.com5 May 2024

After a comfortable victory over Gujarat Titans, former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowlers have started to click in IPL 2024.

Passenger claims rat bite at Indore airport; given medical care

Passenger claims rat bite at Indore airport; given medical care

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

A passenger at Indore airport claims to have been bitten by a rat, raising concerns about hygiene and pest control, especially after a recent incident at a local hospital.

'Shreyas Iyer needs 2-3 months to return to cricket'

'Shreyas Iyer needs 2-3 months to return to cricket'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Dr Sarthak Patnaik, the founder of Sports Science India, explained that Shreyas Iyer's left rib cage came in direct contact with the ground, resulting in the injury.

Drunk passenger pushes woman off speeding train in Kerala; arrested

Drunk passenger pushes woman off speeding train in Kerala; arrested

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The health condition of a 19-year-old woman who suffered serious injuries after being pushed out of a moving train by a drunk passenger near Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district remains critical, hospital authorities said on Monday.

Rats bit off 4 fingers of newborn girl in Indore hospital, claims group

Rats bit off 4 fingers of newborn girl in Indore hospital, claims group

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Days after a newborn girl died at the government-run Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MYH) in Indore, a tribal outfit on Monday claimed rats had gnawed her four fingers, and accused the medical facility's administration of lying and misleading everyone.

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

'Pronouncements On Paper Don't Feed Babies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'These children possess catastrophically low birth weights -- often 1.4 kgs or less. Such extremely low birth weight results in profoundly compromised neo-natal immunity.' 'The escalation to 97 deaths in three months precipitated contemporary attention precisely because this magnitude concentrates the humanitarian emergency, rendering it impossible for the administrative machinery to ignore.'

Singer Zubeen Garg Dies In Scuba Accident

Singer Zubeen Garg Dies In Scuba Accident

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'He was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared deceased in the ICU around 2:30 PM IST.'

Wife pours boiling oil on sleeping husband at 3 am

Wife pours boiling oil on sleeping husband at 3 am

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A man in Delhi was critically injured after his wife allegedly poured boiling oil on him while he was sleeping. The incident occurred in their Madangir home, and the victim is currently in the ICU.

Gambhir rushes home as mother suffers heart attack

Gambhir rushes home as mother suffers heart attack

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Friday returned to the country after mother Seema Gambhir had to be hospitalized due to health emergency.

Odisha student who immolated self over sexual abuse dies

Odisha student who immolated self over sexual abuse dies

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

An Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor has died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Chief Minister promising strict action against the culprits.

8 arrested over Cuttack violence; VHP calls 12-hour bandh

8 arrested over Cuttack violence; VHP calls 12-hour bandh

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Odisha government imposed prohibitory orders and suspended internet services in Cuttack following violence after a Durga idol immersion procession. Clashes erupted, injuring several people, including police personnel. Authorities are taking strict action against misinformation spread on social media.

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 15 others sustained critical burn injuries after the private bus travelling to Jodhpur on Tuesday afternoon caught fire, barely 10 minutes after it left Jaisalmer.

AAP's Satyendar Jain 'critically ill', shifted to ICU

AAP's Satyendar Jain 'critically ill', shifted to ICU

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Jain has been lodged in prison since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case in May.