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Kerala govt to appeal Dileep's acquittal in actress assault case

Kerala govt to appeal Dileep's acquittal in actress assault case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Kerala government announces its decision to appeal against the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the actress assault case, citing incomplete justice for the survivor. The court found six others guilty. The decision follows reactions from political leaders, film industry figures, and the public.

10 killed as tractor-trolley carrying Durga idols plunges into MP lake

10 killed as tractor-trolley carrying Durga idols plunges into MP lake

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Ten devotees, including three minors, died after a tractor-trolley carrying Durga idols for immersion plunged into a lake in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. Rescue operations are underway.

Two decades on, SC ensures justice for widow in train mishap case

Two decades on, SC ensures justice for widow in train mishap case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court ensured a widow received compensation 23 years after her husband's death in a train accident, highlighting the court's commitment to justice for the poor.

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Are We As A Nation So Insensitive?'

'Are We As A Nation So Insensitive?'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Sunny Deol's angry outburst at the media posted outside his home seemed totally in line, after a video showing his distressed family around Dharmendra's hospital bed was leaked online.

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub wanted in connection with the fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives at the facility, have fled to Thailand, prompting police to seek the help of Interpol to trace them, officials said in Panaji on Monday.

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'In my career, I have never witnessed such an incident'

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

'Life Possesses No Value In Our System'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'A bus driver should possess a comprehensive road plan: Toll plazas, major hospitals, road conditions, repairs, diversions, and dangerous areas.' 'Only through such preparation can we save lives.' 'Otherwise, simply sitting in the driver's seat and pressing the accelerator -- anyone can do that.'

Assam coal mine tragedy: Bodies of 3 more labourers recovered

Assam coal mine tragedy: Bodies of 3 more labourers recovered

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The body of another worker, who was trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, was recovered on Saturday from the quarry during rescue operations, an official said.

Protesting BLOs, BJP delegation in face-off outside Kolkata CEO office

Protesting BLOs, BJP delegation in face-off outside Kolkata CEO office

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A section of BLOs in West Bengal protested excessive workload during the SIR process, leading to clashes with BJP supporters outside the CEO's office. The protest highlights concerns over the enumeration exercise and accusations of political interference.

45 Indian pilgrims perish in deadly bus accident in Saudi

45 Indian pilgrims perish in deadly bus accident in Saudi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply saddened" by the bus accident in Saudi Arabia's Medinah, in which several Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead.

Assam minister's 'gobi farming' post on NDA's Bihar win sparks row

Assam minister's 'gobi farming' post on NDA's Bihar win sparks row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

An Assam Cabinet minister's use of 'gobi farming' imagery after the Bihar election results has drawn sharp criticism from the opposition, who allege it references the Bhagalpur communal riots.

EC dismisses Trinamool charge of SIR-related deaths

EC dismisses Trinamool charge of SIR-related deaths

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday alleged before the Election Commission top brass that around 40 SIR-related deaths had occurred in West Bengal so far, a charge junked by the poll authority.

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Andhra temple stampede: 'People rushed, what could I do'

Andhra temple stampede: 'People rushed, what could I do'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Claiming he was not responsible for the tragic stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga that left nine devotees dead, the 94-year-old founder of the temple has said devotees rushed on their own during the gathering.

Cough, chest pain... AP student dies in US 5 days later

Cough, chest pain... AP student dies in US 5 days later

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old Indian student, Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda, recently graduated and seeking employment in the US, has died after suffering from a severe cough and chest pain. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her family.

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

In a major development in the toxic syrup tragedy that killed 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, S Ranganathan, director of the Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been arrested and remanded to 10 days' police custody.

MP struggles to dispose of 900 tonne of Bhopal toxic ash after HC order

MP struggles to dispose of 900 tonne of Bhopal toxic ash after HC order

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Nearly 900 tonnes of ash generated from the incineration of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy remains undispensed after the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to find an alternative disposal site.

Delhi blast linked to posters appeared in Srinagar on Oct 19?

Delhi blast linked to posters appeared in Srinagar on Oct 19?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Investigation into the Red Fort blast reveals links to a Jaish-e-Mohammad module, leading to arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of explosives and weapons.

Happy 90th, Tully Sahab!

Happy 90th, Tully Sahab!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

10 things you must know about the most famous foreign correspondent in India who made Bharat his home.

Never has such a large number...: Stalin on Kurur stampede

Never has such a large number...: Stalin on Kurur stampede

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

CM Stalin assured that such a tragedy "should never happen" in the future either.

Indian-origin truck driver who killed 3 in US was sober during crash

Indian-origin truck driver who killed 3 in US was sober during crash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jashanpreet Singh, 21, of Yuba City was arrested on October 21 under suspicion of 'driving under the influence' (DUI) and was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence as well as DUI causing injury in the multi-vehicle crash.

Vijay postpones rallies after Karur stampede

Vijay postpones rallies after Karur stampede

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has temporarily postponed his planned rallies following a stampede in Karur that resulted in 41 deaths.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said.

What Is DMK's Plan To Counter Vijay?

What Is DMK's Plan To Counter Vijay?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The DMK may consider a two-tier campaign, where they keep the focus on Chief Minister Stalin, as a senior statesman with 50-plus years of political experience, and let EPS and the BJP shout in the wilderness. In such a case, the second-tier may project Udhayanidhi as the contender and chosen obstructionist in Vijay's path. The attempt, if any, would be to reduce Vijay to Udhayanidhi's level when the former is aiming at Stalin and Stalin alone in the state's political horizon, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav had a heartfelt chat with Sri Lanka's young spinner Dunith Wellalage who lost his father on September 18.

Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Madurai Bench of the high court will on Friday hear the case related to the Karur stampede incident, which claimed the lives of at least 41 people and over 100 were injured.

AI to discontinue flight number '171' after Ahmedabad tragedy

AI to discontinue flight number '171' after Ahmedabad tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft that went down soon after take-off was operating the flight 'AI 171' from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.

Hema Malini: 'Vijay Shouldn't Have Invited So Many People'

Hema Malini: 'Vijay Shouldn't Have Invited So Many People'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'He knows people in a small town like Karur would give anything for a glimpse of the superstar.'

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

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.

Family saved, friend lost: 2 Rameshs' story from Kurnool bus inferno

Family saved, friend lost: 2 Rameshs' story from Kurnool bus inferno

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Two friends, G Ramesh and N Ramesh, and their families were on the same bus that caught fire in Kurnool. One family survived, while the other perished in the tragic incident.

Mumbai: How a 'creative shoot' turned into a hostage crisis

Mumbai: How a 'creative shoot' turned into a hostage crisis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

A man posing as a filmmaker took 17 children and two adults hostage in a Mumbai studio before being shot dead by police. A videographer who worked with the man recounted the events leading up to the tragedy.

Alerted Centre, MP govt about toxic cough syrup: TN minister

Alerted Centre, MP govt about toxic cough syrup: TN minister

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Tamil Nadu government alerted Madhya Pradesh and the Union Health Ministry about the presence of a toxic substance in Coldrif cough syrup, averting a major tragedy, according to state Health Minister Ma Subramanian.

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to Roshni's statement to investigators, Rohini, who worked as a martial arts coach at a private school in Ashta, had been under work-related stress.

Vijay's TVK moves SC against HC's SIT probe into Karur stampede

Vijay's TVK moves SC against HC's SIT probe into Karur stampede

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of a lawyer that the plea, filed through TVK's secretary Aadhav Arjuna, be listed for hearing.

Delhi Crime 3 Review: Gritty And Disturbing

Delhi Crime 3 Review: Gritty And Disturbing

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

This Delhi Crime series belongs to Huma Qureshi, who plays Badi Didi as a hateful woman. She also commands some admiration for the way she negotiates with venal men and even some degree of sympathy for making the best of whatever life throws at her, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

There is a definite attempt to put the landslides on the backburner because news of them and climate change worry Wayanad's tourism and real estate businesses greatly. Whatever I experienced of Wayanad's 2024 by-elections; the July landslides were not a burning issue, observes Shyam G Menon.

'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.'