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UP tourism dept's deputy director dies by suicide in Mumbai

UP tourism dept's deputy director dies by suicide in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

A senior Uttar Pradesh tourism department official, who had resigned due to work pressure but was asked to continue, allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday in Mumbai, the police said.

Local Mumbai cricketer dies by suicide

Local Mumbai cricketer dies by suicide

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

An accidental death report was registered at Kurar Police Station and the probe is on, the MCA official added.

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Bengal gas cylinder blast toll rises to 8; BJP demands NIA probe

Bengal gas cylinder blast toll rises to 8; BJP demands NIA probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

A gas cylinder blast in a house at Dholahat in West Bengal's Pathar Pratima has claimed eight lives, including four children. The explosion, which occurred on Monday night, triggered a massive fire, intensified by the presence of stacked firecrackers inside the house. The incident has sparked a political controversy, with the BJP demanding a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe and the TMC maintaining that the police are already investigating and that the state government has a "zero-tolerance " policy towards such incidents. The blast has also raised concerns about the safety of illegal firecracker manufacturing units, which have been linked to several recent accidents in the state.

Sushant death: CBI registers case against Rhea, 5 others

Sushant death: CBI registers case against Rhea, 5 others

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The agency acted swiftly on a reference from the government in Bihar, the home state of 34-year-old Rajput, where his family had lodged an FIR against Chakraborty.

Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands': Israel's shocking claim

Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands': Israel's shocking claim

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

In a major shocker, Israel on Friday said, citing forensic reports that the Bibas brothers, whose corpses were returned by Hamas, were killed with 'bare hands' by Hamas days after they were held captive in the Gaza Strip.

COMING UP On OTT This February

COMING UP On OTT This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

February has some promising original content streaming on OTT.

'Tech support' Musk says he is fixing US 'govt computer systems'

'Tech support' Musk says he is fixing US 'govt computer systems'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

"Anybody unhappy with Elon? If you are, then we'll throw them out of here," Trump said

Allu Arjun, Pushpa makers to give Rs 2 cr to stampede victim kin

Allu Arjun, Pushpa makers to give Rs 2 cr to stampede victim kin

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Actor Allu Arjun and makers of the film Pushpa on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 2 crore for the family of the woman who died in a stampede during the film's screening at a theatre in Hyderabad on December 4.

Body recovered from Mumbra spot where Mansukh Hiren was found dead

Body recovered from Mumbra spot where Mansukh Hiren was found dead

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Mansukh Hiren is the purported owner of the explosive-laden car found outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence.

Male friend booked after woman's car falls into valley

Male friend booked after woman's car falls into valley

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Police have registered a case against a man after his woman friend died when a car she was driving fell into a valley in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district three days ago, an official said on Thursday.

Why Personal Accident Cover Is A Must!

Why Personal Accident Cover Is A Must!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Personal accident cover should be purchased by everyone, irrespective of age, occupation or health condition, as one does not know when an accident could occur, causing hardship to the family.

Why you must buy a personal accident insurance policy

Why you must buy a personal accident insurance policy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This insurance policy covers permanent total disablement, permanent partial disablement, temporary total disablement, accidental death and double indemnity for permanent total disability and accidental death

Southern navy chief killed in accidental fire

Southern navy chief killed in accidental fire

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Jamwal, 51, who was the second in command of the Navy's Southern Command, was at the training establishment INS Dronacharya's small arms firing range when the accidental firing occurred around 1030 Hours, a Navy spokesperson said in New Delhi.

All about the govt's social security schemes

All about the govt's social security schemes

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The applicant must have an operational savings bank account.

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Only a small percentage of passengers who traveled on the trains involved in the June 2, 2023 accident in Odisha had availed of travel accident insurance while booking their tickets online on the IRCTC portal.

SC rejects PIL seeking 'National Commission for Men'

SC rejects PIL seeking 'National Commission for Men'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking framing of guidelines to deal with incidents of suicide committed by married men subjected to domestic violence and the constitution of a 'National Commission for Men' to safeguard their interests.

51 dead, 24 from barge P305 missing; Navy continues search

51 dead, 24 from barge P305 missing; Navy continues search

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Hopes of finding more survivors of the Cyclone Tauktae fury have receded, an official said.

2024's 10 Must Watch K-Dramas

2024's 10 Must Watch K-Dramas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 shows that have her (Korean finger) heart.

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Later, the Central Bureau of Investigation took over the probe and found that the two women were never raped or murdered.

Four killed as bus carrying migrants hits truck in Maharashtra

Four killed as bus carrying migrants hits truck in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The accident took place at Kolwan village around 3.30 am when the bus was on way from Solapur to Nagpur railway station where the labourers were supposed to board a Shramik Special train to reach their native places in Jharkhand, Additional Superintendent of Police Noorul Hasan said.

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Cyrus Mistry's overspeeding car hit the divider: Police

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The driver of the car in which Cyrus Mistry was travelling lost control due to overspeeding and rammed into the divider, said Palghar Police sources on Sunday.

DCP accidentally pulled trigger, not suicide: Wife

DCP accidentally pulled trigger, not suicide: Wife

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

In a twist, the widow of the senior police official with Maharashtra Anti- Terrorism Squad husband did not commit suicide, but he accidentally triggered the firearm that led to his death, police said on Thursday.

Gandhi died due to accidental reasons: Odisha booklet

Gandhi died due to accidental reasons: Odisha booklet

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The two-page booklet "Aama Bapuji: Eka Jhalaka" (Our Bapuji: A Glimpse) -- published on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi -- presents a brief account of his teachings, works and links with Odisha, while also stating that he "died due to accidental reasons in a sudden sequence of events on January 30, 1948 at Delhi's Birla House".

Gopinath Munde death: CBI files chargesheet against 'negligent' cabbie

Gopinath Munde death: CBI files chargesheet against 'negligent' cabbie

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Six months after the death of Union Minister Gopinath Munde in a road accident, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed a charge sheet against taxi driver Gurvinder Singh for rash and negligent driving while ruling out any foul play.

Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92

Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. He was brought to the emergency department of AIIMS Delhi in critical condition after "sudden loss of consciousness."

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Parents, students and coaching institutes will find alternatives to cater to the demand.'

IIT-Bombay rejects caste bias in student's suicide, says probe underway

IIT-Bombay rejects caste bias in student's suicide, says probe underway

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

IIT-B's rebuttal comes a day after Ambedkar Periyar Phule Study Circle, a student group, called Solanki's death an "institutional murder".

Four add-ons to get more out of term insurance

Four add-ons to get more out of term insurance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Add-ons such as critical illness or disability due to accident are available on payment of a little extra money, and they can take care of any unforeseen, unfortunate developments, says Santosh Agarwal

Mumbai rains: 2 security guards drown in flooded lift

Mumbai rains: 2 security guards drown in flooded lift

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The security guards took the lift to go to the basement to open a valve for water supply. But due to heavy rains throughout the night, the basement was flooded, and the water rushed into the lift as soon as the doors opened.

Television actor allegedly commits suicide

Television actor allegedly commits suicide

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Television actor Sameer Sharma allegedly died by suicide at his home, police said.

20 still hospitalised after sunstroke at Maha award function

20 still hospitalised after sunstroke at Maha award function

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Lakhs of people had come for the event held on a 306-acre ground in Kharghar. The nearest weather station to the spot had recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

Indian American police officer's killer gets death sentence

Indian American police officer's killer gets death sentence

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Robert Solis, the man convicted of murdering Sandeep Dhaliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the US state of Texas while making a traffic stop in 2019, has been sentenced to death, according to a police official.

Maha man killed on suspicion of being COVID-19 patient

Maha man killed on suspicion of being COVID-19 patient

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The incident took place on Wednesday morning, when Ganesh Gupta had stepped out of his home to purchase some essentials amid the COVID-19 lockdown, an official said.

AIIMS doctor said Sushant died by strangulation, claims family lawyer

AIIMS doctor said Sushant died by strangulation, claims family lawyer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The family lawyer said he was getting "frustrated" by the delay in the CBI taking a decision in the case.

Mumbai: 2-year-old dies after being abused by parents

Mumbai: 2-year-old dies after being abused by parents

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

In a chilling reminder of the death of battered baby Falak, another case of a two-year-old who died after being allegedly abused by her parents has come to light in Mumbai.

Prince died of accidental painkiller overdose, says medical examiner

Prince died of accidental painkiller overdose, says medical examiner

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

PM's insurance schemes: 22 claims settled in 30 days!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

These schemes came into force from June 1.

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

'What happens when a Marathi manoos takes a loan'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'He said the N D Studios wasn't functioning, shootings were not happening.'