News for 'attempted suicide'

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.

Wasn't stopped from examining Rohith: HCU doctor disputes Smriti's claim

Wasn't stopped from examining Rohith: HCU doctor disputes Smriti's claim

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The duty doctor at the University of Hyderabad health centre today appeared to contradict the claim of HRD Minister Smriti Irani that no doctor was allowed near the body of research scholar Rohith Vemula on the day he had died either to revive him or remove him to hospital.

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From wannabe astronauts to visually disabled heroes, be sure to make some time for all the OTT action Sukanya Verma recommends this week.

Pakistan: Troops foil suicide attack, 2 soldiers killed

Pakistan: Troops foil suicide attack, 2 soldiers killed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed and four others injured on Wednesday during an attempt by a pair of suicide bombers to blow up an army camp in the restive South Waziristan tribal region. Sentries at the Zarai Noor army camp in Wana, the main town of South Waziristan, spotted the two suicide attackers in their vehicle when they were about 100 metres from the camp early on Wednesday morning, military sources said.

Geetika suicide: Chaddha's police custody extended

Geetika suicide: Chaddha's police custody extended

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

A Delhi court on Monday extended by another three days the police custody of ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda's key aide Aruna Chaddha in Geetika Sharma's suicide case, with the prosecution saying that attempts are being made to destroy the vital evidence.

Why Tamil Nadu tops the country in suicides

Why Tamil Nadu tops the country in suicides

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar examines why India's southern states register more suicides than the northern states. Shobha Warrier reports

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

"Psychology counsellors may be engaged to counsel the trainees so that they can come out of the emotional trauma. Particular care would be taken to ensure psychological and emotional rehabilitation of the three girls who have survived the suicide attempt."

Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Police said a hunt for assailants behind Wednesday morning's firing incident at the station is underway.

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair.

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

M C Mary Kom has not given up hope of returning to the ring and said she still has at least three-four years in which she can make a pro career.

I could have committed suicide long ago: Irom Sharmila

I could have committed suicide long ago: Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

I am just following Gandhiji's principle of non-violence to achieve a goal, says Irom Sharmila, who was in Delhi to appear before a court that framed charges against her for attempt to commit suicide. Priyanka reports

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Protests rock Punjab varsity over leaked videos of female students; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh road past midnight.

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review: Loud Comedy

Luv Ki Arrange Marriage Review: Loud Comedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

If this were a French farce, nobody would have batted an eyelid if the father of the groom and mother of the bride fell in love and wanted to marry. But here, some crude comedy is generated with a dash of melodrama, feels Deepa Gahlot.

US Sikh family murder suspect pleads not guilty

US Sikh family murder suspect pleads not guilty

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

According to authorities, Salgado, a former employee with a longstanding dispute, likely killed them within an hour of kidnapping the family.

He became India's first suicide bomber from Islamic State's training school

He became India's first suicide bomber from Islamic State's training school

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A civil engineer by training, Majeed tried to blow himself up thrice but failed each time

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Azeem Rafiq claimed 'institutional racism' at the club, which has not offered a response so far.

Blue Whale Challenge suicide danger HIGHEST in India!

Blue Whale Challenge suicide danger HIGHEST in India!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Alarm bells ring as Google trends for the last year show India saw the highest number of searches in the world for the Blue Whale Challenge.

Accused in Advani bomb planting case causes flutter in court

Accused in Advani bomb planting case causes flutter in court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

An accused, arrested in connection with planting of a pipe bomb on BJP leader L K Advani's Jan Chetna yatra route near here, caused a flutter in a court on Tuesday when he slit his throat in a bid to commit suicide.

I am just a simple woman who follows Gandhiji: Sharmila

I am just a simple woman who follows Gandhiji: Sharmila

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who was on Monday charged with attempting suicide for her fast unto death here in 2006 while demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, said she is following Mahatma Gandhi's principle of non-violence and should not be "discriminated" against.

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Farmer suicide: AAP cries sabotage, Home Minister orders probe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday directed a probe into the suicide by a farmer at an Aam Aadmi Party rally in New Delhi against the land bill.

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Pak singer poses with suicide vest to threaten Modi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Netizens from India were quick to react, with most terming it as Pakistan's "national dress", a jab at the country's support to terror outfits on its soil.

Michael Jackson 'suicide' can kill your PC!

Michael Jackson 'suicide' can kill your PC!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Any message on your computer monitor that says that Michael Jackson has made a suicidal attempt may not send him to St Peter or the Devil, but will surely crash your computer.

Terrorist freed by India tries to kill himself in Pak jail

Terrorist freed by India tries to kill himself in Pak jail

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Omar Saeed Sheikh, the terrorist freed by India in exchange for the hostages of a hijacked plane in 2000, has attempted suicide in a Pakistani jail, an official said on Saturday.

Drug haul: Boxer Ram Singh expelled from National camp

Drug haul: Boxer Ram Singh expelled from National camp

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Indian boxing's image continued to take a massive beating with the Sports Authority of India on Sunday expelling Olympic medallist Vijender Singh's roommate Ram Singh from the national camp here after he confessed to consuming drugs.

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down. One reason is the fear that like Article 370, Article 371F might also be changed.

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.'

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

17 killed in suicide attack in Pak

17 killed in suicide attack in Pak

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Seventeen people, including five children, were killed and over 30 others injured on Saturday when a suicide bomber attempted to target a security forces' convoy in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region. The convoy was going from Bannu to Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency, when the suicide car bomber tried to attack it at a crowded bazar. The bomber detonated his explosive-laden vehicle when the security forces opened fire at him.

50 killed, 120 injured in suicide blasts in Pak

50 killed, 120 injured in suicide blasts in Pak

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

In a warning to anti-Taliban tribesmen, two suicide bombers disguised as policemen targeted a gathering of tribesmen and pro-government elders killing at least 50 people and injuring 120 others on Monday in Pakistan's unruly northwest.

We mistook drugs for food supplements, says boxer Ram

We mistook drugs for food supplements, says boxer Ram

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

In a massive blow to star Indian boxer Vijender Singh, his friend Ram Singh has claimed that the Olympic bronze-medallist consumed drugs with him on a few occasions but insisted that the duo mistook the contraband for food supplements.

NADA unlikely to test Vijender Singh

NADA unlikely to test Vijender Singh

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh is unlikely to be tested by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) despite claims by his sparring partner Ram Singh that the star boxer consumed small amounts of heroin.

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

Why are Tamil Nadu government employees committing suicide?

Why are Tamil Nadu government employees committing suicide?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Constant harassment and pressure to accept bribes has left employees of the Tamil Nadu administration disillusioned, reports R Ramasubramanian from Chennai.

Money lessons from the Saradha scam

Money lessons from the Saradha scam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Seek proper documentation before investing

'I believe in miracles'

'I believe in miracles'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Australian director Murali K Thalluri, one of the most sought after filmmakers at the Toronto Film Festival, spoke to Arthur J Pais.

Indrani critical in hospital, doctors say next 48 hours crucial

Indrani critical in hospital, doctors say next 48 hours crucial

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

"The next 48 hours will be critical for her," J J Hospital Dean Dr T P Lahane told reporters on Saturday when asked if she is out of danger.

Drug haul: Factory of Arjuna awardee's kin searched

Drug haul: Factory of Arjuna awardee's kin searched

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

A factory belonging to relatives of an Arjuna award winner was on Sunday searched by Punjab police in a village in Fatehgarh Sahib in the wake of recovery of 26 kg haul of heroin with a street value of Rs 130 crore.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

BURARI MYSTERY: Murders or Suicides?

BURARI MYSTERY: Murders or Suicides?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Considered a chilling chapter in the history of Delhi crime, the docudrama by Leena Yadav travels back in 2018 when 11 members of a family residing in the Burari locality were found hanging dead in their house leaving behind eerie handwritten notes prompting all sorts of theories and speculation.

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

"Four terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing and the suicide attack was foiled," an official said.