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Nepal Disaster: 13 Days On, Will Survivors Be Found?

Nepal Disaster: 13 Days On, Will Survivors Be Found?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,355, according to the latest figures released by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

Tragedy averted as BEST bus crashes into metro pillar in Mumbai, 2 hurt

Tragedy averted as BEST bus crashes into metro pillar in Mumbai, 2 hurt

Rediff.com6 days ago

A BEST electric bus in Mumbai's Goregaon area crashed into a Metro rail pillar after grazing a car, injuring two people. The incident occurred on Monday evening, and the injured were treated and discharged. Police have registered a case against the bus driver.

Google Gemini hacked three companies in first known AI 'breakout'

Google Gemini hacked three companies in first known AI 'breakout'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Google's Gemini reportedly hacked three companies in the first known breakout, after the model accessed the internet and breached external systems during an evaluation of its cybersecurity capabilities.

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj get 3 weeks interim bail

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj get 3 weeks interim bail

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has been granted three weeks' interim bail by a Delhi court in a case involving the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a Jantar Mantar protest. Bhardwaj was previously in judicial custody after being detained following public outrage over his claims of assault and political connections.

Kerala Police Officer Busted In Rs 10,000 Bribery Case

Kerala Police Officer Busted In Rs 10,000 Bribery Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Grade Senior Civil Police Officer in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a lawyer. The officer, Biju G B, demanded money for providing accident case documents.

Delhi E-Rickshaw Driver Murdered, Family Protests For Justice

Delhi E-Rickshaw Driver Murdered, Family Protests For Justice

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

An e-rickshaw driver, Abhishek, was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area. His family and locals protested by blocking a road with his body, demanding justice. Police have registered a case, formed multiple teams, and are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage to identify the accused.

Playing The Victim Card Won't Work On Gen Z

Playing The Victim Card Won't Work On Gen Z

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Every day, the older men running our politics keep pushing Gen Z voters further away, observes Binu Alex.

Honeymoon horror: Woman tourist suffers 60% burns at Darjeeling homestay

Honeymoon horror: Woman tourist suffers 60% burns at Darjeeling homestay

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four individuals, including the homestay owner, have been arrested in Darjeeling after a young woman tourist sustained severe burn injuries during a barbecue session. The incident, which occurred due to a liquid being poured onto the grill, has led to allegations of negligence and inadequate safety measures by the victim's family.

Jhiram Valley Maoist attack: 10 convicts get death penalty for 2013 massacre

Jhiram Valley Maoist attack: 10 convicts get death penalty for 2013 massacre

Rediff.com5 days ago

A special NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district has sentenced all 10 convicts in the 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack to death. The attack, which occurred on May 25, 2013, resulted in the deaths of 29 people, including prominent Congress leaders.

Indian-origin British Airways ex-manager convicted of raping colleague

Indian-origin British Airways ex-manager convicted of raping colleague

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Amardip 'Amo' Dhariwal, a 55-year-old Indian-origin former British Airways cabin crew manager, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a female colleague at his home in Berkshire, UK. The conviction followed a nine-day retrial after a previous hung jury. Dhariwal is awaiting sentencing on October 29. Two other women also provided "bad character evidence" regarding alleged assaults outside the UK, though those charges were discontinued due to jurisdiction issues.

Mumbai CA lost Rs 16 crore over 9 years: This is how

Mumbai CA lost Rs 16 crore over 9 years: This is how

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Mumbai chartered accountant, Herat Salot, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 16.29 crore over nine years by an organised syndicate. The elaborate scam involved a fake US pilot training programme, fabricated FBI arrests, and other deceptive ploys. Three individuals have been arrested, while 22 others remain at large.

Nepal: One Week On, Bodies Still Being Recovered

Nepal: One Week On, Bodies Still Being Recovered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

One week ago, on August 26, 2026, deadly flash floods and mudslides devasted Nepal. Powerful floodwaters and landslides tore through river towns, leaving behind widespread destruction and grief. Rescue efforts across the affected districts continue even as hopes fade of finding survivors.

Search on for 5,000 missing in Nepal, over 1,000 bodies unidentified

Search on for 5,000 missing in Nepal, over 1,000 bodies unidentified

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Eleven days after devastating floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche, Nepal continues to grapple with a rising death toll of 1,344 and nearly 5,000 missing. Authorities face significant challenges in identifying the deceased, with many bodies severely damaged. DNA samples are being collected from relatives to aid identification, while the government mobilises relief and rehabilitation efforts. A fresh flood incident in Gorkha district also caused damage.

Nepal floods: Where are the nearly 6,000 still untraced?

Nepal floods: Where are the nearly 6,000 still untraced?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nearly a month after devastating flash floods in Nepal, search operations are ongoing for approximately 6,000 people who remain unaccounted for. The floods, originating near the Nepal-Tibet border, caused widespread destruction, killing over 1,400 in Nepal and 43 in China, and damaging critical infrastructure. Identification of recovered bodies is a major challenge, often requiring DNA testing due to severe damage.

Tragedy Strikes Gorakhpur As Student Murdered While Family Away

Tragedy Strikes Gorakhpur As Student Murdered While Family Away

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 19-year-old student, Shubham Mishra, was allegedly stabbed to death in his home in Jayantipur village, Gorakhpur, while his family was away for his father's kidney treatment. The incident occurred early Thursday morning. Police have registered a case and are investigating to identify and trace the assailant.

Narrow escape for Punjabi singer Ammy Virk in Canada gun attack

Narrow escape for Punjabi singer Ammy Virk in Canada gun attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Punjabi singer Ammy Virk's concert convoy was targeted in a shooting incident in Abbotsford, Canada, though he escaped unhurt. Police are investigating the targeted attack and a connected vehicle fire.

Delhi building collapse: PIL in HC seeks Rs 1cr compensation

Delhi building collapse: PIL in HC seeks Rs 1cr compensation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

The Delhi High Court has allowed urgent listing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the recent building collapse in Satya Niketan, Delhi, which resulted in seven deaths. The PIL seeks compensation for victims, a safety audit of PGs and hostels, and an independent inquiry, while police have issued a lookout notice for the building owner.

Mammootty@75: His 10 Best Detective Dramas

Mammootty@75: His 10 Best Detective Dramas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

From Yavanika to The Truth, these 10 Mammootty films prove that the superstar has always had a nose for gripping mysteries and unforgettable investigators.

How A Social Activist Helped Arrest Medical Rep In Minor Assault Case

How A Social Activist Helped Arrest Medical Rep In Minor Assault Case

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

A medical representative has been arrested in Thane for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl for over a year. The accused reportedly threatened the victim's family and offered money to silence them before being apprehended after a social activist's intervention.

College student abducted, assaulted in Bengaluru; police launch probe

College student abducted, assaulted in Bengaluru; police launch probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

A 19-year-old college student in Bengaluru was allegedly abducted and assaulted by a group of individuals. The incident occurred near his college, leading to a police investigation and the registration of a case against five identified accused.

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj held hours after viral video

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj held hours after viral video

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained in Uttar Pradesh following a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding his arrest for allegedly assaulting a student's father and bragging about it, while the victim's daughter reported receiving rape threats and online abuse.

Asencio walks free in sex-video case as Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings

Asencio walks free in sex-video case as Real Madrid open disciplinary proceedings

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was acquitted after prosecutors dropped sex-video sharing charges, while three former youth players received suspended sentences and the club opened disciplinary proceedings.

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Rediff.com3 days ago

Its unresolved, noncommittal conclusion is exactly the sort of anticlimactic reality Daayra wants to bring our attention to. Neither justice nor revenge can undo the fate met by the world's Nirbhayas or Arushis, observes Sukanya Verma.

Marriage called off, UP man throws acid on ex-fiance, sister

Marriage called off, UP man throws acid on ex-fiance, sister

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

A man in Hapur allegedly threw acid on his former fiancee and her sister, seriously injuring them, after their marriage alliance was called off due to his alleged drug addiction. The accused, Harsh Bhati, was caught by the victims' family and handed over to the police, who have registered a case and are questioning him.

How tattoos on victim's body helped police crack Delhi murder mystery

How tattoos on victim's body helped police crack Delhi murder mystery

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Delhi Police successfully cracked a revenge murder case by identifying the victim through his tattoos, despite severe facial mutilation. Three accused, who had evaded arrest across multiple states for over six weeks, were apprehended. The murder was planned to avenge an earlier assault on one of the accused's brothers.

Elderly Woman Found Murdered With Face Crushed In Meerut Village

Elderly Woman Found Murdered With Face Crushed In Meerut Village

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

A 65-year-old woman was found murdered with her face crushed in Ganeshpur village, Meerut. The victim, Vimla, was discovered near the Bijnor-Mawana road. Police recovered a blood-stained brick from the scene. While her family suspects robbery due to missing jewellery, police are investigating all angles and awaiting the post-mortem report.

Three Juveniles Apprehended After Two Men Stabbed Near Maujpur Metro Station

Three Juveniles Apprehended After Two Men Stabbed Near Maujpur Metro Station

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two 18-year-old men were stabbed during a quarrel near Maujpur Metro Station in northeast Delhi. Police have apprehended three juveniles aged 16-17 in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a trivial altercation.

Delhi Gym Trainer Murder: Police Investigate Longstanding Rivalry

Delhi Gym Trainer Murder: Police Investigate Longstanding Rivalry

Rediff.com7 days ago

A gym trainer, Vijay Kumar, was shot dead in south Delhi's Aya Nagar. Police suspect personal enmity and are investigating a possible link to a longstanding village rivalry. The incident involved multiple gunshots and occurred after the victim was called out of a gym.

Stray menace: Protesters release puppies on officer's desk

Stray menace: Protesters release puppies on officer's desk

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary, Vikram Randhave, led an unusual protest in Nashik by releasing two puppies on a municipal chief officer's table to highlight the growing stray dog menace. Randhave claimed over 400 stray dogs and 100 monthly dog bite incidents in the area. Police have registered cases against Randhave and others for obstructing public duty and for the manner in which the dogs were handled.

Swatantra Bharadwaj to be arrested in 72 hours: CJP cites police 'assurance'

Swatantra Bharadwaj to be arrested in 72 hours: CJP cites police 'assurance'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Delhi Police has assured the arrest of Swatantra Bharadwaj within 72 hours, who is accused of assaulting student activist Nishu Azad's father during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The assurance follows a video where Bharadwaj admitted to the assault and claims of political connections, prompting demands for stronger charges and action against online abuse targeting Nishu.

Mumbai Ganesh tragedy: How overcrowding turned fatal at Kalachowki pandal

Mumbai Ganesh tragedy: How overcrowding turned fatal at Kalachowki pandal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Overcrowding and jostling preceded the electrocution tragedy near a Ganapati pandal in Kalachowki neighbourhood in Mumbai's Lalbaug area early Sunday, which claimed the lives of an eight-year-old girl and a woman, eyewitnesses and locals claimed.

Mass burials underway in Nepal as morgues run out of space

Mass burials underway in Nepal as morgues run out of space

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Following devastating floods in Nepal, Kathmandu has initiated mass burials for unidentified victims as morgues have exceeded capacity. Security forces are burying bodies with markers and collecting DNA samples for future identification. The government has amended the Unidentified and Unclaimed Bodies Management Guidelines, 2021, to facilitate the management of disaster victims, including provisions for autopsies, DNA collection, and temporary burial with identification markers.

SC pulls up DMK over plea against CM Vijay visiting stampede victims' kin

SC pulls up DMK over plea against CM Vijay visiting stampede victims' kin

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea by the DMK questioning Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's scheduled meeting with the families of Karur stampede victims, stating that the court cannot regulate the executive head's visits.

Indian-origin woman arrested for killing 2 friends in US

Indian-origin woman arrested for killing 2 friends in US

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

An Indian-origin woman, Anila Baby, has been arrested in California for allegedly murdering two of her friends, Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari, in separate incidents within 90 minutes. The victims, also of Indian origin from Kerala, were reportedly strangled and stabbed, and run over by a car. The motive remains under investigation, and Baby faces two counts of first-degree murder.

Man kills wife over suspected affair, keeps head in fridge

Man kills wife over suspected affair, keeps head in fridge

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

A woman's partially decomposed and decapitated body was discovered in her Guwahati home, with her head found in a refrigerator. Her husband, Ramanuj Goswami, has been arrested after confessing to the murder, claiming it was a fit of rage over his wife's alleged extra-marital affair.

Asian Games Bronze Medalist Rudrankksh Patil Questions Arjuna Award Snub

Asian Games Bronze Medalist Rudrankksh Patil Questions Arjuna Award Snub

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian shooter Rudrankksh Patil secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games in the men's 10m air rifle event, expressing mixed feelings about his performance and a long-standing frustration over not receiving the Arjuna Award despite his world champion status and multiple achievements. He also reflected on past setbacks and the mental challenges of elite sport.

Tiger mauls woman sanitation worker to death in Jaipur as guard opens gate

Tiger mauls woman sanitation worker to death in Jaipur as guard opens gate

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A woman sanitation worker, Sugna Devi, was mauled to death by a tiger named Shivaji in Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur, after a forest guard allegedly opened the enclosure gate while workers were inside. The forest department has suspended the guard and ordered an inquiry. The victim's family protested, leading to an agreement for Rs 10 lakh compensation, a dairy booth, and contractual jobs for two family members.

Outrage In Gonda Over Trader's Murder, Protesters Seek Justice And Police Accountability

Outrage In Gonda Over Trader's Murder, Protesters Seek Justice And Police Accountability

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Following the murder of a trader in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, after a social media dispute, widespread protests have erupted. Demonstrators, led by Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad, are demanding the death penalty for the accused, compensation for the victim's family, and action against negligent police personnel, three of whom have already been suspended.

Gang Link Suspected In Delhi Gym Trainer's Murder

Gang Link Suspected In Delhi Gym Trainer's Murder

Rediff.com7 days ago

A gym trainer, Vijay Kumar, was shot dead in south Delhi's Aya Nagar. Police are investigating a possible link to a longstanding village rivalry and are verifying a social media post by gangster Himanshu Bhau claiming responsibility. This incident follows other violent deaths in the area, including a dairy businessman's murder, also linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang. Family members deny Vijay Kumar had personal enmity, suggesting he was caught in an ongoing family feud.

Caste alone not enough to invoke SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC

Caste alone not enough to invoke SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the SC/ST Act cannot be invoked merely because a complainant belongs to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. Justice Santosh Rai observed that specific ingredients of the offence must be present, quashing proceedings under the Act in a property dispute where no caste-based abuse occurred.