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Delhi businessmen get 160 extortion calls in 300 days

Delhi businessmen get 160 extortion calls in 300 days

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The majority of these calls originate from foreign-based gangsters or their associates, using Voice Over Internet Protocol or international phone numbers, they said.

'The man lowered his gun and fired at my car...it was very scary'

'The man lowered his gun and fired at my car...it was very scary'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Moments after escaping a shocking road rage incident in the city, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said that road rage could happen anywhere in the world but taking out a gun and firing on someone was not the way to settle things.

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Phase 1: Voter turnout may cross 64%, Tripura tops with 80.17%

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

According to an official release, the voting percentage is likely to go up when reports from all polling stations are obtained, as polling was scheduled until 6 pm in many constituencies.

Satnami protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, many hurt; vehicles torched

Satnami protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, many hurt; vehicles torched

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Several police personnel were injured in the stone pelting, an official said, adding Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai was briefed on the situation by the chief secretary and the DGP.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Rain fury in Bengaluru: Woman drowns as car gets stuck in water

Rain fury in Bengaluru: Woman drowns as car gets stuck in water

Rediff.com21 May 2023

A woman drowned on Sunday after a car she was travelling in with her family got stuck in neck-deep water at KR Circle underpass in Bengaluru, just a stone's throw from Vidhana Soudha, the seat of power of Karnataka.

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

Shootout in Gurgaon: SUV topples on to auto after being fired at

Shootout in Gurgaon: SUV topples on to auto after being fired at

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The SUV driver in his bid to escape the firing rammed into three other stationary vehicles. The driver lost control of the SUV and it toppled over an auto rickshaw

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A bullet each hit Singh in the head and near the chest. Singh was rushed to a private hospital, police said. He is currently out of danger.

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Some parties, including the Congress, also demanded immediate sacking of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, following Samyukt Kisan Morcha's allegation that his son was travelling in one of the vehicles involved in the incident.

Air India crew member shot dead by bike-borne men in UP's Noida

Air India crew member shot dead by bike-borne men in UP's Noida

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The assailants soon arrived at the spot and one of them opened fire in the air while another shot at Mann.

It could have been a disaster if ....: Locals on blast near CRPF school

It could have been a disaster if ....: Locals on blast near CRPF school

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Locals said there was a "chemical-like" smell at the site and thick white smoke everywhere as panic gripped the Paschim Vihar area after the blast happened near a CRPF school.

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A far-right mob targeted a mosque in north-west England that saw three young girls fatally stabbed during a peaceful vigil in their memory and around 40 police officers suffered injuries in the disorder.

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Dharmesh A Patel of Pasadena, California, will be booked into San Mateo County Jail after he is released from a hospital, the highway patrol said in a statement.

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger of the B2 bogie of the Jaipur-Mumbai train to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car, which is two coaches away, where he shot him dead, a GRP official said on Tuesday citing the investigation.

Budgam incident 'highly regrettable': Jaitley

Budgam incident 'highly regrettable': Jaitley

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The government has termed as "highly regrettable" the Budgam incident in Kashmir valley in which two civilians were killed and as many injured in Army firing and said a fair inquiry will be held and action taken against those found guilty.

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the blast was a suicide attack targeting a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors leaving the Jinnah International Airport.

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Railway Protection Force jawan who shot dead four railway passengers including an RPF ASI in the Mumbai-Jaipur Superfast Express, was not feeling well and had lost his calm, an official said on Monday.

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

In light of the recent incidents involving scooters from prominent electric mobility brands bursting into flames, the subject of electric vehicle (EV) safety has come under the spotlight. As many as 20 electric scooters of Nashik-based Jitendra EV Tech caught fire after being loaded on a transport container. While no one has been reported injured, the company said it is conducting an investigation to find the 'root cause' of the fire.

Budgam firing: Army admits mistake, wishes it had not happened

Budgam firing: Army admits mistake, wishes it had not happened

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Apologising for the incident, the Indian Army also announced an Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of those who were killed.

Car explodes near CRPF convoy in Jammu

Car explodes near CRPF convoy in Jammu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

A CRPF vehicle suffered slight damages in the rear side.

Union minister RK Ranjan Singh's house set on fire in Manipur

Union minister RK Ranjan Singh's house set on fire in Manipur

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

While Singh comes from the Meiti community, he has continued to appeal to both sides to stay away from violence and restore peace in the state.

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.

Lakhimpur incident: Murder case against Union minister's son

Lakhimpur incident: Murder case against Union minister's son

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Uttar Pradesh government grappled on Monday with the aftermath of violence during a farmers protest in Lakhimpur Kheri, lodging a case against Union minister Ajay Mishra's son, promising a probe by a retired high court judge and stopping opposition leaders from reaching the trouble spot.

Armymen booked for death of 2 civilians in firing at stone-pelting mob

Armymen booked for death of 2 civilians in firing at stone-pelting mob

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The case was registered under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder), the officials said.

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Monday said the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)'s state unit chief Nafe Singh Rathee will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as 12 people including a former MLA were booked in connection with the murder.

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The constable fired from his automatic weapon, killing an RPF Assistant Sub Inspector and three other passengers of the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express shortly after 5 am, the official said.

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police identified the driver and the vehicle through the CCTV footage of the area.

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'The visit of the honourable PM with the workable strategy towards conflict resolution will help greatly.' 'But visiting the state without concrete proposals may not bring the desired outcome at this stage.'

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The convention is set to begin on Monday and Trump is scheduled to formally accept his party's nomination and deliver remarks on Thursday night, The Hill reported.

UP: Man sets SUV ablaze, fires gunshots in air

UP: Man sets SUV ablaze, fires gunshots in air

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The police said the actual cause is yet to be ascertained as there were inconsistencies in the statement given by the woman and the man.

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said.

Large portion of Mumbai road caves in, vehicles trapped

Large portion of Mumbai road caves in, vehicles trapped

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

A huge portion of a road caved in on Wednesday morning in Mumbai's Chunabhatti area, trapping several vehicles parked there, officials said.

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Blast near Israel embassy rocks Delhi, none hurt; letter recovered

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

According to Delhi Fire Services officials, they received a call about the blast at 5:45 pm and it was transferred from the Delhi Police PCR (police control room).

Indian-origin man killed while evading arrest in US

Indian-origin man killed while evading arrest in US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

A 42-year-old Indian-origin man in the United States was shot and killed by police in San Antonio after he struck two officers with his vehicle as they were trying to arrest him in connection with an aggravated assault case against a woman.

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

3 dead, 7 missing as heavy rains batter Guj; hundreds shifted

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The administration is geared up for more showers as the India meteorological department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains with isolated extremely heavy rains in several districts of the state till Thursday morning.

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The way the Bahraich riot has played out should worry the BJP. The party has emboldened Hindu youngsters to such an extent that its MLAs feel the need to go to the police against their party members. Is this what the BJP wants, asks Jyoti Punwani.

CBI to probe coaching centre deaths, HC raps Delhi police

CBI to probe coaching centre deaths, HC raps Delhi police

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Criticising the police for arresting an SUV driver and blaming him for the incident, the high court said, "Mercifully, you have not challaned the rainwater for entering into the basement."

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.