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Fire at Mumbai airport underground metro station disrupts services

Fire at Mumbai airport underground metro station disrupts services

Rediff.com5 days ago

A fire at the underground T2 Airport Metro Station in Mumbai caused a brief disruption to metro services and the evacuation of passengers. No injuries were reported, and normal operations have resumed.

Mathura Police Nab Two Suspects After Encounter in BJP Leader Shooting Case

Mathura Police Nab Two Suspects After Encounter in BJP Leader Shooting Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Police in Mathura have arrested two individuals following an encounter related to the shooting at a local BJP leader's residence last month. The suspects were apprehended after allegedly opening fire on police, who returned fire in self-defence.

AIMIM corporator's 'paint Mumbra green' remark sparks row

AIMIM corporator's 'paint Mumbra green' remark sparks row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

A newly-elected AIMIM corporator's victory speech, vowing to 'paint Mumbra green,' has sparked controversy, with rivals questioning its religious overtones. The corporator has since clarified her remarks.

Shan Masood breaks Inzamam's FC record

Shan Masood breaks Inzamam's FC record

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The Board wanted him to cut short his career to accept the full time post after appointing him consultant of international cricket and players relations this year.

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel supports colleague Sahar Shaikh's controversial statement about turning Mumbra green, claiming the party intends to do the same across Maharashtra. This follows Shaikh's victory in Thane civic polls and subsequent backlash over her remarks.

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Names and names and names and names... 329 in all. Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British. Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed.... Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits Ahakista, Ireland, home to the memorial for the worst terrorist atrocity in India's history.

Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Jammu

Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Jammu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Heavy rains battered Jammu and Kashmir, triggering floods, damaging infrastructure, and disrupting normal life. Authorities issued advisories and rescue operations were conducted.

Sahar rapist cop dismissed

Sahar rapist cop dismissed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Sahar rapist cop dismissed from service

Newlywed killed by contract killer hired by wife, her lover

Newlywed killed by contract killer hired by wife, her lover

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

A 25-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife and her lover just 15 days after his marriage. The three accused, including the wife, her lover, and the contract killer, have been arrested by police. Police identified the accused based on CCTV footage and said they were paid Rs 2 lakh to kill the man.

Scribe refuses to remove Ram Navami videos on X

Scribe refuses to remove Ram Navami videos on X

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

A journalist in Mumbai has refused to take down videos of a Ram Navami procession that featured participants shouting profanities and making threats against Muslims. The journalist, Kunal Purohit, has asserted that he is only "documenting hate." Mumbai police have registered an FIR against three individuals for using a loudspeaker to play obscene songs during the procession.

Bomb-threat note found in Mumbai-New York plane toilet

Bomb-threat note found in Mumbai-New York plane toilet

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A passenger spotted the note with the message "There is a bomb in the flight" written on it inside the toilet and alerted the crew, a Sahar police official here said.

Eight posing as students, prof to UK held in Mumbai airport

Eight posing as students, prof to UK held in Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Eight individuals, including seven posing as students and one as a professor, were apprehended at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai while attempting to illegally immigrate to London. The accused, who claimed to be part of an exchange program, were caught at the airport's immigration checkpoint and were found to be using forged documents and false information to obtain UK visas. The incident involved alleged human trafficking, with the accused reportedly paying Rs 20 lakh each to an agent for facilitating their illegal immigration. The case has been handed over to the Sahar Police, and the crime branch is investigating further.

Bomb hoax: AI flight remains airborne for hours, returns to Mumbai

Bomb hoax: AI flight remains airborne for hours, returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

An Air India flight bound for New York returned to Mumbai on Monday morning after a bomb threat was reported. The aircraft, carrying 303 passengers, was thoroughly checked by security agencies, and nothing suspicious was found. The flight has been rescheduled to operate at 5 am on Tuesday, and passengers have been offered hotel accommodation and other assistance. This incident follows a recent trend of hoax bomb threats on flights, with at least 15 flights receiving such threats this year.

Stampede-like situation near Mumbai airport as thousands gather for jobs

Stampede-like situation near Mumbai airport as thousands gather for jobs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

A stampede-like situation occurred near the Mumbai airport where thousands of job aspirants gathered to apply for a limited number of vacancies for the post of loader at the facility, police said on Wednesday.

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Teen arrested for bomb threats to airlines over dispute

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

He, however, cited the sensitivity of information due to the ongoing probe into the matter to decline to share more details, sources said.

Man held for trying to open door of Air India Express flight

Man held for trying to open door of Air India Express flight

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The accused, Abdul Musavir Nadukandee, was arrested after the flight made an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Saturday, an official from Sahar police said.

Saffron sweep in Maharashtra; Fadnavis poised to return as CM

Saffron sweep in Maharashtra; Fadnavis poised to return as CM

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday retained power in Maharashtra, pocketing a whopping 230 of the 288 assembly seats, as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 50 seats.

Pay $1m in Bitcoin or will blow up Mumbai's T2, warns email

Pay $1m in Bitcoin or will blow up Mumbai's T2, warns email

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Mumbai international airport has received an email threatening to blow up its Terminal 2, with the sender demanding one million dollars in Bitcoin to prevent the blast, the police said on Friday.

The Great Indian Wedding Season

The Great Indian Wedding Season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.

Naga sadhu strangled to death inside Ayodhya temple

Naga sadhu strangled to death inside Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

A Naga sadhu was killed allegedly by his two disciples on the premises of Ayodhya's famous Hanumangarhi Temple, police said on Thursday.

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

'Digital India Defeated Terrorism In Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'PM Modi would have swept the elections in Kashmir after notebandi but then he scrapped Article 370 so all his good work went down the drain.'

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Modi is scheduled to hold a campaign roadshow in Ghatkopar in eastern Mumbai on Wednesday and address a public meeting in the city on Friday.

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place at the unit, located 40 km from Nagpur, causing severe damage to the building, an official at Kondhali police station said.

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Drunk woman strips on Vistara flight, punches crew

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

When the crew members tried to stop the woman from misbehaving, she allegedly punched one of them in the face and spat on another staffer, the official said.

Bangladeshi flyer tries to kiss, flash Vistara crew; held

Bangladeshi flyer tries to kiss, flash Vistara crew; held

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

A 30-year-old Bangladeshi national was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly sexually harassing a female flight attendant on board a Muscat-Dhaka flight travelling via Mumbai, a police official said on Friday.

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

According to sources, the bodies of the victims were still inside the premises, where the blast took place at 9 am.

UP: Sahara Sahar's walls demolished

UP: Sahara Sahar's walls demolished

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday summoned the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) vice chairman for demolishing part of Sahara City on Wednesday night. A division bench of the court comprising Justice Devi Prasad Singh and Justice Balkrishna Narain summoned the Vice Chairman Ram Bhadur on a petition of Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited.

Swedish national held for molesting IndiGo crew member

Swedish national held for molesting IndiGo crew member

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Westberg is the eighth airline passenger arrested in India in the past three months for alleged unruly behaviour.

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

"They told me to run. I tried to start the car and failed, while my friend tried to perform CPR on his partner," he recalled.

Bhopalites rush to rly station at midnight to save ailing infant onboard train

Bhopalites rush to rly station at midnight to save ailing infant onboard train

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

After reading posts on social media that medical oxygen was required for the child during the train travel, a number of people arrived at the Bhopal railway station in the early hours of Friday carrying oxygen cylinders with them.

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Scenes of death and survival in the cities of Gaza and Israel.

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Raashi-Vaani tour Paris... Mouni misses Disha... Sara rhymes in Spiti...

Crew hears flier speak of 'hijack' on phone, has him arrested

Crew hears flier speak of 'hijack' on phone, has him arrested

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The Mumbai police have arrested a male passenger after a crew member of a Delhi-bound flight from Mumbai heard him talking about 'hijacking' on phone, an official said on Friday.

NCB witness Sail gets police protection in cruise drugs case

NCB witness Sail gets police protection in cruise drugs case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Monday said police protection has been given to Prabhakar Sail, an independent witness in the drugs-on-cruise case who has claimed Rs 25 crore was demanded by an NCB official and other persons to let off Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the case.

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Iran female soccer fan dies after self-immolation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'Her only 'crime' was being a woman in a country where women face discrimination that is entrenched in law and plays out in the most horrific ways imaginable in every area of their lives, even sports'

Mumbai's pride: The stunning T2 terminal opens

Mumbai's pride: The stunning T2 terminal opens

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Through these projects we are trying to solve traffic problems of this city: Mumbai CM.

Aryan case: Mumbai Cops record Sail's statement for 8 hrs

Aryan case: Mumbai Cops record Sail's statement for 8 hrs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The witness has been provided protection by the Mumbai police in the wake of revelations he made in his application.

Wyndham Hotels To Double India Properties by 2025

Wyndham Hotels To Double India Properties by 2025

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'If the Indian government actually delivers on the infrastructure plans, the hospitality sector would double itself by 2025.'

Stunner! Sobhita is the modern Indian bride

Stunner! Sobhita is the modern Indian bride

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The Made in Heaven star looks regal on the latest cover.

Saudi princess reveals tales of torture

Saudi princess reveals tales of torture

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

A Saudi princess, Sahar, has claimed that her father King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has confined her and her three sisters in separate dark and suffocating quarters at his palace where they are isolated, alone and cut-off from the outside world.