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'Police told Vijay to stop ahead of venue due to overcrowding, but...'

'Police told Vijay to stop ahead of venue due to overcrowding, but...'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Tamil Nadu government released video clippings showing violations of norms at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, claiming the crowd size more than doubled, causing hardships and leading to a stampede.

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the government to order a judicial probe into the Air India Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, alleging that the ongoing investigation is "compromised" and should be halted.

Indian illegal immigrant causes multi-vehicle crash in California

Indian illegal immigrant causes multi-vehicle crash in California

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

An Indian national, who had arrived in the United States illegally, has been arrested for causing a multi-vehicle crash while driving a truck in California last year that critically injured a five-year old child and left her with life-altering injuries.

Bengaluru pothole horror: Truck crushes 22-year-old student

Bengaluru pothole horror: Truck crushes 22-year-old student

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

There has been growing criticism against the state government over the potholes on roads in Bangalore.

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has criticized the selective publication of a preliminary report on the Air India crash, calling it 'unfortunate and irresponsible'. The court raised concerns about privacy, dignity of victims' families, and the potential for biased narratives.

Don't hesitate to help accident victims, urge Delhi police

Don't hesitate to help accident victims, urge Delhi police

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

If you come across someone injured in an accident on the Delhi roads, do not hesitate to take him/her to the hospital, as there will be no police harassment.

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh police investigate the cause of a deadly bus fire in Kurnool, suspecting a battery explosion contributed more to the blaze than the two-wheeler's fuel tank. DNA profiling of the charred bodies is underway.

Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar driver who ran over 2 pedestrians

Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar driver who ran over 2 pedestrians

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

A speeding car in Delhi mowed down two people, leading to the discovery of cocaine, LSD, and other drugs inside the vehicle. The driver has been arrested and was found to be under the influence.

Delhi: Teen driver mows down man, drags him for 600 metres

Delhi: Teen driver mows down man, drags him for 600 metres

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended for allegedly mowing down a factory worker with his car in Delhi's Samaypur Badli and dragging him for a substantial distance.

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Ten women died and 30 others were injured after a pick-up van carrying them to a temple fell into a gorge in Pune district. The accident occurred due to the vehicle's failure to climb an incline, possibly due to overloading. PM Modi and CM Fadnavis announced compensation for the victims' families.

Kajal Aggarwal Reacts To Death Hoax

Kajal Aggarwal Reacts To Death Hoax

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'While I personally the baseless news amusing, it was quite sad to see how disturbed my family felt.'

After tragedies, Wayanad victim Shruti begins new life with govt job

After tragedies, Wayanad victim Shruti begins new life with govt job

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Shruti, who lost her entire family in the Wayanad landslide disaster and later her fianc in a road accident, began a new chapter of hope by joining government service. The state cabinet had recently decided to provide a government job to the young woman, who had endured back-to-back tragedies. She joined the Revenue Department as a clerk in the mountainous district, expressing gratitude to the government for its support during her difficult times.

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The public thought that something was falling and panicked. They fell from a height of about six feet. Since the collapse was from a height of six feet, one person fell on another, and that led to the incident, he added.

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Four Indians charred to death in US multi-vehicle road accident

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Four Indian nationals, including a young woman, lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic multi-vehicle road accident in the US state of Texas during the Labour Day weekend.

6 die due to 'wrong injection' at Odisha hospital

6 die due to 'wrong injection' at Odisha hospital

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Two investigations were ordered after six patients died due to alleged negligence at the state-run Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Koraput, officials said on Wednesday.

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian players mourn Ahmedabad airplane crash victims before intra-squad match

Tata Group announces Rs 1 cr compensation for families of crash victims

Tata Group announces Rs 1 cr compensation for families of crash victims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

In the message posted by Tata Group on X, he also said the group will cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support.

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

At least 11 people were killed and 35 others injured in the accident in Balochistan province, over 100 km from Karachi.

Nepal bus tragedy victims from Jalgaon: Fadnavis

Nepal bus tragedy victims from Jalgaon: Fadnavis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the passengers onboard the bus that fell 150 metres into a river in central Nepal were from Jalgaon district in the state as per preliminary information, and efforts are on to bring them back.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Air India crash: Focus shifts to decoding black box

Air India crash: Focus shifts to decoding black box

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A week after the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, investigators on Thursday continued to sift for clues to ascertain the cause, while the government said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will decide where to decode the black box of the ill-fated Dreamliner.

19 deaths every hour in India due to road accident in 2022

19 deaths every hour in India due to road accident in 2022

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The report showed that 53 road accidents take place every hour in the country.

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Odisha accident: AI portal, SIM card tracking help identify unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The railways initially called a team from the Unique Identification Authority of India to the site to take thumbprints of the dead to ascertain their identity.

Aadhaar not valid document to determine age, rules SC, overturns HC order

Aadhaar not valid document to determine age, rules SC, overturns HC order

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan, therefore, said the age of the deceased had to be determined from the date of birth mentioned in the school leaving certificate under Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarakhand rescue

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarakhand rescue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The NDRF has deployed its first-ever team of cadaver dogs to help locate those feared dead in the cloudburst incident in Uttarakhand. Disaster swept through the Himalayan village of Dharali on the way to Gangotri on Tuesday with a massive cloudburst leading to flash floods that barrelled through homes, trees, and cars, trapping 60-70 people and leaving at least four dead.

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

Kolkata triple murder: Police probe role of victims' husbands, motive

Kolkata triple murder: Police probe role of victims' husbands, motive

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Police in Kolkata are investigating the murders of two women and a teenage girl found dead in their home. The post-mortem confirmed murder, raising suspicions about the husbands' involvement and the motive behind the crime. The husbands, who are brothers, initially claimed a suicide pact, but police are skeptical and are questioning them once they are medically fit. The investigators are also exploring the possibility of external involvement in the murders. The family's financial difficulties are being investigated as a potential factor.

Cockpit Voice Recorder found 4 days after AI plane crash

Cockpit Voice Recorder found 4 days after AI plane crash

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

With the finding of both black boxes of the plane, it would be easy for investigators to ascertain the cause of the crash.

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarkashi rescue ops

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarkashi rescue ops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs and rescue teams to flood-ravaged Dharali village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, to search for survivors. ITBP evacuates pilgrims from Gangotri.

Rajasthan school collapse: 'Students forced to sit inside'

Rajasthan school collapse: 'Students forced to sit inside'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Former Rajasthan Minister Pramod Jain Bhaya on Saturday strongly condemned the school roof collapse incident, describing it as 'very unfortunate'.

US govt agency to assist India in Air India crash probe

US govt agency to assist India in Air India crash probe

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

It added that as per international protocols under the International Civil Aviation Organisation, all information on the investigation will be provided by the government of India.

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Due to the impact, the vehicle carrying students was flung a distance away from the level crossing after it hit the running train. The loco pilot managed to stop the train after traversing some distance, police said.

1.25L ltr fuel in plane, no chance of survival: Shah

1.25L ltr fuel in plane, no chance of survival: Shah

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Shah said the number of those killed will be officially released by the authorities after DNA test and identification of the victims.

Speeding Thar mows down pedestrians in Delhi, 1 killed

Speeding Thar mows down pedestrians in Delhi, 1 killed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

A pedestrian was killed and another injured after an SUV rammed into a pavement near Gyarah Murti in Delhi. The driver has been apprehended and an investigation is underway.

Telangana CM slams Sigachi, announces Rs 1 cr ex gratia

Telangana CM slams Sigachi, announces Rs 1 cr ex gratia

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Telangana government on Tuesday gave a dressing down to the management of Sigachi Industries Ltd for its absence following a factory blast that claimed 36 lives in Sangareddy district.

1 dead as car parking lift collapses at Mumbai high-rise

1 dead as car parking lift collapses at Mumbai high-rise

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The car lift plunged into a 7-metre-deep pit, trapping two persons, said an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

AI 171 Crash: A Timeline Of Events

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A timeline of events related to the investigation of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, including investigation initiation, black box recovery, and safety measures taken.

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka's Uttara area.

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

An Indian Air Force plane will bring the bodies of the Maharashtra pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Nepal to Nashik on Saturday, officials have said.

'He was over-speeding for enjoyment', killed 1 person

'He was over-speeding for enjoyment', killed 1 person

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

One woman has died, and several others have sustained injuries after an over-speeding four-wheeler rammed into two-wheelers on March 14 in Gujarat's Vadodara. Speaking to ANI, Vikas Kewalani, a victim of the car accident, demanded strict action against the accused, stating that they would realise their mistakes only when strict punishment is enforced.