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Pune hooch tragedy: 5,929 kg of toxic methanol traced to Thane

Pune hooch tragedy: 5,929 kg of toxic methanol traced to Thane

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Maharashtra FDA seized 5,929 kg of toxic methanol from a warehouse in Thane district, suspected to be the source of the chemical used in spurious liquor that caused 14 deaths in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Maharashtra FDA Seizes Methanol Linked To Liquor Deaths

Maharashtra FDA Seizes Methanol Linked To Liquor Deaths

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Maharashtra FDA seizes 5,929 kg of toxic methanol from a warehouse in Thane district, allegedly linked to spurious liquor that caused 14 deaths in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Maharashtra Government Suspends Officials After Spurious Liquor Deaths

Maharashtra Government Suspends Officials After Spurious Liquor Deaths

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Following the deaths of 15-18 people in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad due to spurious liquor, the Maharashtra government has suspended 22 police and excise department personnel for failing to act against the illegal liquor trade. Financial assistance has been announced for the victims' families, and a statewide crackdown on illicit liquor is underway.

First in six decades: Australia pick India-born Nikhil Chaudhary for Bangladesh T20s

First in six decades: Australia pick India-born Nikhil Chaudhary for Bangladesh T20s

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary, who played for Punjab till 2016-2017, was called up to the Australian T20 squad for a three-match tour to Bangladesh next week.

How An Indian Sailor Survived The Strait Of Hormuz

How An Indian Sailor Survived The Strait Of Hormuz

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'We kept our bags packed, ready to jump into the sea. Many times, I felt it could be my last day.'

SMAT: Hardik stars with quick-fire 47; Shardul gets unwanted record

SMAT: Hardik stars with quick-fire 47; Shardul gets unwanted record

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Delhi use 11 bowlers vs Manipur

By taking me home Biden showed you respect, Modi tells NRIs

By taking me home Biden showed you respect, Modi tells NRIs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that he has set very ambitious goals in his third term to make the country a developed nation and asserted that India today is a land of opportunities.

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to undo blunders

Why Rex has a tough road ahead to "undo blunders"

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Propelled to the position of the Secretary of State to "undo" years of American foreign policy "blunders and disasters", ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson now faces the biggest challenge of his life to translate his business acumen to international diplomacy.

Zeenat Aman's Shalimar Moment...

Zeenat Aman's Shalimar Moment...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'Rex Harrison wasn't at the event, but he was in the film. One day on set, he told me, "A beautiful girl like you should get married immediately". I had a good laugh over that.'

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Anurag is undergoing treatment at a Kathmandu hospital and has shown signs of improvement, his brother Ashish Maloo said on Sunday.

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings but his relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The demand for a probe comes amid reports that Pyongyang had clandestinely received nuclear enrichment technology from Pakistan when A Q Khan was at the helm of Islamabad's nuclear programme.

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Haryana beat Delhi to top Group E

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Haryana beat Delhi to top Group E

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Andhra's chase was anchored by right-handed opener Hebbar, who hammered six boundaries and a six, despite losing partners at the other end.

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mattis also warned Pakistan of global "diplomatic isolation" and losing its Non-NATO ally status if it failed to take action against safe havens to terrorists on its soil.

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'When Zubeida came, everybody loved me and I got a slew of offers of the same kind.' 'People started saying, "Aap nayi Aruna Irani ban jayegi".'

Designate Pak as 'country of particular concern': US Senators to Tillerson

Designate Pak as 'country of particular concern': US Senators to Tillerson

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Senators said Pak's discriminatory laws continue to result in prosecution of individuals due to their faith.

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The issues that figured prominently in these discussions included terrorism, Afghanistan and the situation in the Asia Pacific region.

Trump seeks to 'end' Syrian civil war as Russia vetoes probe resolution

Trump seeks to 'end' Syrian civil war as Russia vetoes probe resolution

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Trump said that America's relationship with Russia 'may be at an all-time low', but he hoped that it would have been wonderful if the two countries could get along.

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The announcement came as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson decided to re-designate about 10 countries as 'Countries of Particular Concern'.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'We appreciate his positive evaluation of the relationship and share his optimism about its future directions.' 'We look forward to welcoming him in India next week for detailed discussions on further strengthening of our partnership,' the MEA said on Friday.

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The US administration will take the final call in a meeting in coming weeks.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Pak can only access the money if it does more to crack down on internal terror networks launching attacks on neighbouring Afghanistan.

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is "posing a challenge to the rules-based international order".

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Pak will benefit by ending terror safe havens: Mattis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Mattis said the Trump administration is being very clear and firm in what it expects from Pakistan.

Tillerson to talk tough to Pakistan on terror safe havens

Tillerson to talk tough to Pakistan on terror safe havens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

"We want to work closely (with) Pakistan to create a more stable and secure Pakistan as well," he said.

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Now, Trump fires FBI official for unauthorised disclosure to media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The announcement by Attorney General Jeff Sessions comes within days of President Donald Trump firing his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Tillerson said the US will provide India with best technologies for its military modernisation which include offers to supply F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Modi and Trump will meet at 1.20 am (IST) following which they will have delegation talks and then a dinner.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Rediff.com5 May 2015

IS claimed responsibility for an attack outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest concerning Prophet Mohammed, its first assault on US soil

Why Bolton's appointment is dangerous for the world

Why Bolton's appointment is dangerous for the world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Unlike Trump, who has an isolationist approach, Bolton would like to roam around the world, trampling upon any sign of dissent,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Jim Mattis in his resignation letter to the US president wrote that he deserved a defence secretary whose views were better aligned with his on these and other subjects.

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

During the phone call, Trump underscored the determination of the US to defend itself and its allies from the growing threat posed by the North Korean regime, the White House said.

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Koreas to form unified ice hockey team, march together in Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The two Koreas agreed during rare talks on Wednesday to form a combined women's ice hockey team to take part in next month's Winter Olympics in the South.

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The State Department and the White House too said that the US expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists operating from its soil.

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'If the US intention was to use the FATF platform to isolate Pakistan and impose sanctions against it, that is not going to work when influential countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia will not lend support to the US campaign,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

This test fire is the second time in less than a month and followed the sixth and most powerful nuclear test by North Korea to date on September 3.