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Why India, Australia players are donning black armbands

Why India, Australia players are donning black armbands

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

After the incident, Austin was put on ventilator but he succumbed to his injury, which revoked the memories of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes' tragic death in 2014.

2 BLOs 'succumb to SIR work pressure' in MP; 1 found dead in WB

2 BLOs 'succumb to SIR work pressure' in MP; 1 found dead in WB

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Two teachers-cum-Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Madhya Pradesh died of illness while conducting voter list surveys. Relatives allege heavy workload and pressure to meet targets as the cause. A third BLO is missing.

Lavani Star Gautami Patil In Midst Of Political Spat

Lavani Star Gautami Patil In Midst Of Political Spat

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

What began as a car accident in Pune has now spiralled into a full-blown political controversy, drawing in senior state leaders and sparking a debate over political interference, selective targeting, and law enforcement priorities in Maharashtra.

Bus fire: Sleeping passengers charred beyond recognition

Bus fire: Sleeping passengers charred beyond recognition

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

For many passengers killed in a fire in the ill-fated private bus in this district on Friday, death struck without a warning.

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

From appointment letters becoming mandatory to gig workers receiving social security to enhanced rights for women and contract labour, the changes reflect India's attempt to balance ease of doing business with stronger worker welfare.

Excessive lighting may have triggered Nowgam blast, says probe

Excessive lighting may have triggered Nowgam blast, says probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Preliminary investigations into the accidental explosion that ripped through the Nowgam police station late Friday night, killing nine people, suggest that the use of excessive lighting by the forensic team may have triggered the massive blast, officials said Sunday.

UP family loses second girl child in identical boiling pot accident

UP family loses second girl child in identical boiling pot accident

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The child was rushed to the Duddhi Community Health Centre, where doctors referred her to the district hospital for further treatment.

Why Ronaldo didn't attend Diogo Jota's funeral

Why Ronaldo didn't attend Diogo Jota's funeral

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

While several teammates, including Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Neves, were among the mourners, Ronaldo was conspicuous by his absence.

Two killed, 3 hurt as local train hit them amid flash strike in Mumbai

Two killed, 3 hurt as local train hit them amid flash strike in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Two people died and three were injured after being hit by a suburban train near Sandhurst Road railway station in Mumbai. The incident occurred shortly after train services were disrupted due to a strike over an FIR against engineers in connection with a previous accident.

J-K police station blast 'accidental', no sabotage: Top cop

J-K police station blast 'accidental', no sabotage: Top cop

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs also said the cause of the incident is being investigated and any other speculation into the cause of the blast was unnecessary.

Rajasthan: 15 die as tempo traveller rams into stationary truck

Rajasthan: 15 die as tempo traveller rams into stationary truck

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

At least 15 people died and two others were injured when a tempo traveller carrying devotees rammed into a stationary trailer truck in Rajasthan's Phalodi on Sunday, police said.

Kurnool bus fire: Drivers booked for negligence

Kurnool bus fire: Drivers booked for negligence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

A case of negligence and overspeed has been registered against two drivers in connection with the fatal bus fire that killed 20 people in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Inter goalkeeper hits and kills man in wheelchair

Inter goalkeeper hits and kills man in wheelchair

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Man dies after being hit by car driven by Inter goalkeeper Martinez

Centenarian Marathon Legend Fauja Singh Dies in Tragic Accident

Centenarian Marathon Legend Fauja Singh Dies in Tragic Accident

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'He was walking on the road when a car coming from Bhogpur hit him. He suffered head injuries and was taken to a private hospital where he died in the evening'

Actress Kamini Kaushal Dies At 98

Actress Kamini Kaushal Dies At 98

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kamini Kaushal, who began her career with the 1946 classic Neecha Nagar and went on to act in a host of films right till 2022, passed away in her Mumbai home on Thursday night.

'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.'

Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Dies At 35

Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Dies At 35

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who sustained serious injuries in a road accident last month, has succumbed to his injuries.

Byju's Alpha alleges $533 million was routed back to founder in new court filing

Byju's Alpha alleges $533 million was routed back to founder in new court filing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Debtor alleges evidence from OCI Ltd shows funds were "round-tripped" to Byju Raveendran despite his earlier sworn statements -- claims Byju's founders strongly reject.

'Kerala Has Done Very Well In Eradicating Poverty'

'Kerala Has Done Very Well In Eradicating Poverty'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Poverty eradication is a continuous process. There is no full stop to it.'

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'We're always looking at how we can keep improving, keep getting better, and keep learning.'

15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal, several trapped

15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal, several trapped

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A massive landslide struck a private bus in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district, killing at least 15 passengers. Rescue operations are underway.

No dirty business or manipulation in AI171 crash probe: Minister

No dirty business or manipulation in AI171 crash probe: Minister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu assures a clean investigation into the Air India plane crash, dismissing concerns of manipulation. The statement follows calls for a judicial probe and criticism of selective leaks from the preliminary report.

Porsche racing BMW crashes on Mumbai highway, driver injured

Porsche racing BMW crashes on Mumbai highway, driver injured

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The driver of the car sustained serious injuries in the accident while no casualties have been reported yet.

Bilaspur train crash: Railways alleges signal breach

Bilaspur train crash: Railways alleges signal breach

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Hours after a local passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh claiming six lives, the Railway Board on Tuesday said the accident took place as the passenger train seems to have overshot a red signal.

Bengaluru hit-and-run: 'Kannada actress drove the car'

Bengaluru hit-and-run: 'Kannada actress drove the car'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Kannada actress Divya Suresh is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident that injured three people in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on October 4, and police investigation revealed that the car involved belonged to the actress.

Time To Raise Health Insurance Cover

Time To Raise Health Insurance Cover

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Buy early and review the sum insured regularly.'
'Combining individual or family policies with corporate cover, along with top-ups and wellness programmes, can help maintain strong health protection throughout life.'

Zubeen Garg murdered in Singapore, claims Assam CM

Zubeen Garg murdered in Singapore, claims Assam CM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The CM He, however, did not share further details about the case or the kind of evidence that establishes the death as murder.

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him 'incompetent' and demanding his resignation following a deadly blast in Delhi, citing intelligence failure and lack of accountability.

Bilaspur crash: 'Crew failed to control passenger train'

Bilaspur crash: 'Crew failed to control passenger train'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

A preliminary investigation into the train collision in Chhattisgarh, India, has found that the crew of the passenger train failed to control the train at a red signal, leading to the crash with a stationary freight train.

Making Robots To Help Humanity

Making Robots To Help Humanity

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'Our vision is to innovate as many products as we can and solve as many problems as possible.'

'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.'

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'It is people, their support and strength that made him a Bahubali.' 'I am proud of my father, who is innocent and wrongly framed.'

AI crash: Pilot's father rejects suicide, mental health claims

AI crash: Pilot's father rejects suicide, mental health claims

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'It is most pertinent to note that in over 25 years of flying, Captain Sabharwal had not had a single incident or accident-causing fatalities or otherwise'

Single narrow gate: What led to Andhra temple stampede

Single narrow gate: What led to Andhra temple stampede

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Opening the gate at once led to those coming out pushing against us, she said adding she fell down and three people fell on her.

From sister Jongki to Zubeen, successive tragedies haunt Borthakur family

From sister Jongki to Zubeen, successive tragedies haunt Borthakur family

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It was 23 years ago that the family had lost one of its daughters, Jongki, on a cold January winter, when her vehicle met with an accident while going to perform at a function.

Save First, Spend Later

Save First, Spend Later

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Young earners with high incomes and few responsibilities can save more than 30 per cent, while those with low salaries and high expenses may save less.

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.

20 passengers burnt alive as Rajasthan bus catches fire

20 passengers burnt alive as Rajasthan bus catches fire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 16 were critically injured when a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, police said.

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.

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.