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Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A woman and her three-year-old daughter died after being hit by a train in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Her son was critically injured in the incident.

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, while their three-month-old infant was found alive at the scene.

'Good Samaritans helping accident victims not to be harassed'

'Good Samaritans helping accident victims not to be harassed'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Good Samaritans saving lives of road accident victims need not fear harassment by police or hospital authorities, while lack of response by a doctor in such cases would be construed as professional misconduct.

Court Orders Police FIR Over Madhya Pradesh Boat Tragedy

Court Orders Police FIR Over Madhya Pradesh Boat Tragedy

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A court in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has directed police to register an FIR regarding the Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy that resulted in 13 deaths. The court cited the crew's failure to rescue passengers as potential culpable homicide.

Woman Dies After Dumper Truck Hits Scooter In Nashik

Woman Dies After Dumper Truck Hits Scooter In Nashik

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old woman was killed and her friend seriously injured when a dumper truck hit their scooter in Nashik. The truck also hit a car, but the occupants were unharmed. The truck driver has been taken into custody.

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A three-storey commercial building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi, resulting in four fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded, and an inquiry into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

29 bodies of Odisha train accident victims identified

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

There were multiple claimants for 15 bodies and the DNA reports were received from the central laboratory in Delhi after about 20 days, officials said.

MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has claimed nine lives after a sudden storm caused the vessel to capsize, prompting extensive rescue efforts.

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old man died after being struck by a reversing truck at a ready-mix concrete plant in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting negligence.

Odisha Lynching Case: More Arrests Made After Constable's Murder

Odisha Lynching Case: More Arrests Made After Constable's Murder

Rediff.com12 May 2026

One more person has been arrested in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable in Odisha's Khurda district, bringing the total number of arrests to twelve. The Crime Branch of Odisha Police is investigating the murder and allegations against the constable.

Noida techie death: Accident site draws curious crowds

Noida techie death: Accident site draws curious crowds

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The site where a 27-year-old techie drowned in Noida has become a focal point of public concern, with residents questioning the role of civic authorities and demanding accountability for the tragedy.

Greater Noida Dowry Death: Viscera Samples Preserved For Analysis

Greater Noida Dowry Death: Viscera Samples Preserved For Analysis

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Greater Noida are awaiting forensic analysis of viscera samples to determine the exact cause of death of a 24-year-old woman whose family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.

No harassment if you help accident victim: Delhi Police

No harassment if you help accident victim: Delhi Police

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Delhi Police came out with advertisement titled "whenever seconds count, questions don't", saying that doctors need not wait for police to reach for providing medical aid and the person who brings a victim to a hospital can leave immediately without revealing identity.

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

55 road accidents, 20 deaths every hour.

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Delhi government suspends officials suspected of negligence after a motorcyclist died falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. An investigation is underway, and FIRs have been filed against the DJB and the contractor.

Motorcycle Collision in Kerala Claims Lives of Two Youths

Motorcycle Collision in Kerala Claims Lives of Two Youths

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Two young men died in Kottayam, Kerala, after their motorcycle collided with a tanker lorry. Police are investigating the incident.

Advisor Gets Jail For Criminal Breach Of Trust

Advisor Gets Jail For Criminal Breach Of Trust

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Thane court has sentenced a financial advisor to two years rigorous imprisonment in a case of criminal breach of trust filed by a woman and imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on him.

All seven on board killed in Qatari helicopter crash

All seven on board killed in Qatari helicopter crash

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

According to a statement issued by the Turkish ministry of defence, search and rescue operations were launched immediately after the crash, leading to the recovery of the wreckage and the bodies of those onboard.

Seven killed in Bengaluru hospital wall collapse due to heavy rain

Seven killed in Bengaluru hospital wall collapse due to heavy rain

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Seven people, including two children, died and seven others were injured when a compound wall of Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed due to heavy rains. Karnataka's Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident and announced compensation for the victims' families.

Bizman's son rams luxury car into bike, 22-yr-old hotel employee killed

Bizman's son rams luxury car into bike, 22-yr-old hotel employee killed

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A young hotel employee tragically died in Goa after a high-speed collision involving a Mini Cooper allegedly driven by a businessman's son, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about road safety.

Two Injured After Tractor-Trolley Collides with Auto-Rickshaw in Madhya Pradesh

Two Injured After Tractor-Trolley Collides with Auto-Rickshaw in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A tractor-trolley collided with a three-wheeler in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, injuring two people, one critically. The tractor driver fled the scene, and the incident follows a recent death of a forest guard by a vehicle involved in illegal sand mining.

'Mother waited for him': Groom-to-be among 2 killed in Delhi bus crash

'Mother waited for him': Groom-to-be among 2 killed in Delhi bus crash

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A late-night bus accident in Delhi, allegedly caused by reckless driving, resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries, raising concerns about road safety and driver negligence.

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man in Rampur, India, has been arrested along with two associates for allegedly murdering his wife, a police constable, and their three-year-old son to fraudulently claim insurance money and other benefits.

Speeding Car Kills Woman, Injures Two in Chembur Auto-Rickshaw Collision

Speeding Car Kills Woman, Injures Two in Chembur Auto-Rickshaw Collision

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 65-year-old woman died and two others were injured after a speeding car collided with an auto-rickshaw in Mumbai's Chembur area. The car driver has been arrested and charged with causing death by negligence.

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a speech-impaired woman accused of killing her would-be daughter-in-law, citing inconsistencies in the victim's dying declarations and failure of the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Three Die After Toxic Gas Leak At Pune Mushroom Farm

Three Die After Toxic Gas Leak At Pune Mushroom Farm

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Three workers died in Pune after inhaling toxic gas inside a drainage tank at a mushroom farming unit. The incident occurred when one worker entered the tank to clear a wastewater line, and two others followed when he didn't return.

Boat Capsizes in Vrindavan: Punjab Pilgrims Killed, Injured, and Missing

Boat Capsizes in Vrindavan: Punjab Pilgrims Killed, Injured, and Missing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, India, carrying tourists primarily from Punjab, resulting in multiple fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. The incident occurred during a devotional trip to Mathura, turning a pilgrimage into a tragedy for families from Ludhiana and Jagraon.

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by Excavator; Family Alleges Negligence

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by Excavator; Family Alleges Negligence

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 27-year-old man was killed after being run over by an excavator in Delhi's Shakurpur area. The driver has been arrested, and the family alleges negligence.

Delivery Man Dies After Being Hit by Dumper Truck on Mumbai Highway

Delivery Man Dies After Being Hit by Dumper Truck on Mumbai Highway

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old delivery man was killed on the Western Express Highway in Dahisar, Mumbai, after his scooter was hit by a dumper truck. The driver was later arrested.

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Thirteen people were killed and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper and caught fire in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, with President Murmu and PM Modi expressing condolences and announcing ex-gratia payments.

Bathing Tragedy: Two Drown in Latehar Dam Reservoir

Bathing Tragedy: Two Drown in Latehar Dam Reservoir

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Two individuals drowned while bathing in the Gamhariya Dam reservoir in Jharkhand's Latehar district. The victims, identified as Vishal Parahiya and Manoj Parahiya, were residents of Barwadih. Police have registered a case of unnatural death and sent the bodies for autopsy.

Tragedy in Saharanpur: Eight-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Car

Tragedy in Saharanpur: Eight-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Car

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

An eight-year-old boy died after being struck by a speeding car in Saharanpur. The driver fled the scene and police are investigating.

Ambala Police File Murder Case In Man's Death

Ambala Police File Murder Case In Man's Death

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Police in Ambala have filed a murder case in connection with the death of a 25-year-old man, Rahul Mishra, two months after his body was found. The case was registered following a complaint by the victim's father, alleging foul play and implicating the landlord and his son.

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by JCB; Driver in Custody

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by JCB; Driver in Custody

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 27-year-old man died after being run over by a JCB machine in Delhi's Shakurpur area. The driver has been arrested and an investigation is underway.

Tribunal Awards 7.76 Lakh to Man Injured While Praying

Tribunal Awards 7.76 Lakh to Man Injured While Praying

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 7.76 lakh in compensation to a man who suffered permanent disability after being injured in a roadside accident in 2015. The tribunal rejected the insurer's claims of contributory negligence and breach of policy conditions.

Unborn child over 5 months a 'person', eligible for compensation: HC

Unborn child over 5 months a 'person', eligible for compensation: HC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an unborn child of more than five months' gestation is considered a 'person' under the law, entitling the family to separate compensation in the event of its death in an accident.

Delhi Cop Arrested After SUV Kills Woman Labourer

Delhi Cop Arrested After SUV Kills Woman Labourer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A Delhi Police sub-inspector has been arrested after his SUV allegedly struck and killed a woman labourer at a road construction site in Punjabi Bagh. The officer has been charged with rash driving and causing death by negligence.

Speeding Van Kills Woman, Injures Two Sisters in Jaisalmer

Speeding Van Kills Woman, Injures Two Sisters in Jaisalmer

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A woman was killed and her two sisters were injured in Jaisalmer after being hit by a speeding van that lost control near a speed breaker.

Son killed by reckless driving for 'reels': Delhi road crash victim's mother

Son killed by reckless driving for 'reels': Delhi road crash victim's mother

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The mother of a 23-year-old man killed in a road accident in Dwarka alleges her son was killed by a minor driving recklessly for social media stunts; police investigation is ongoing.

Drunk Driver Rams Taxi In Delhi, Leaving Driver Critical

Drunk Driver Rams Taxi In Delhi, Leaving Driver Critical

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A taxi driver in Delhi is critically injured after a drunk driver in an SUV rammed into his stationary vehicle. The SUV driver has been arrested and is facing legal action.