News for 'child death'

Protests rock Kolkata as truck crushes schoolboy; cops hurt, vehicles torched

Protests rock Kolkata as truck crushes schoolboy; cops hurt, vehicles torched

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Locals and parents of other children immediately took to the streets following the incident, protesting against the "lack" of proper policing of the major road intersection in the southern part of the city.

Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The reports also claim that the same beneficiary had been found to avail treatment at two hospitals at the same time.

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The police received information around 9 am that a fire had broken out in a house at Mazar Wala Road in Shastri Park's Machhi Market, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

Dogs maul girl to death in Sitapur; 7th death in May

Dogs maul girl to death in Sitapur; 7th death in May

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Some 22 villages of Khairabad block are affected by the dog menace

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Shand, a 'suspected smuggler of undocumented foreign nationals', was arrested near the US/Canadian border on January 19 for transporting two Indian nationals, who were illegally present in the US.

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

940 children have died this year. A team from NCPCR found the hospital to be in the 'worst condition'. 77 infants had died till December 24 including 10 within 48 hours on December 23-24.

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket.

Encephalitis death toll mounts to 131 in Bihar

Encephalitis death toll mounts to 131 in Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

A total of 111 deaths have been reported from government-run SKMCH and 20 in Kejriwal hospital.

JK: 1 more death at child hospital, family stages protest

JK: 1 more death at child hospital, family stages protest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

One more infant died at the G B Pant hospital in Srinagar, leading to protests by grieved family members who blocked the Srinagar-Jammu national highway for an hour.

India reports 2,11,298 COVID-19 cases, 3,847 deaths

India reports 2,11,298 COVID-19 cases, 3,847 deaths

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The count of active cases has further reduced to 24,19,907, which is 8.84 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 90.01 per cent, the data showed.

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

"They told me to run. I tried to start the car and failed, while my friend tried to perform CPR on his partner," he recalled.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

Shocking tale of child labour in national capital

Shocking tale of child labour in national capital

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Sahim Salim goes out investigating the shocking death of 10-year-old Moin Khan, the latest victim of child labour in the country.

'Glee' actor Mark Salling, who pleaded guilty to child porn, found dead

'Glee' actor Mark Salling, who pleaded guilty to child porn, found dead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Salling was indicted in May 2016 on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography.

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Ram Prasad, the accused, allegedly carried out the act early on Sunday morning, they said, adding the arrest was made after the post-mortem report found death by strangulation and burns.

6-year-old boy's death: Delhi govt asks schools to file report on safety aspect

6-year-old boy's death: Delhi govt asks schools to file report on safety aspect

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The Delhi government on Sunday ordered all schools to file "safety report" within a month, saying arrogant and insensitive behaviour will not be tolerated.

How Police Saved A Man From Suicide

How Police Saved A Man From Suicide

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'The nylon noose was around his neck; a suicide note was in his hands.'

Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The searches covered the properties of accused Shahrukh Saifi and other suspects, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency said.

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The government, every year, hides behind the mystery of the disease, linking it with litchis, and does not confess malnutrition as the prime cause, points out Mohammad Sajjad.

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

Infant mauled by stray dog in posh Noida society, dies

Infant mauled by stray dog in posh Noida society, dies

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The incident took place inside the premises of Lotus Boulevard society in Sector 100 around 4.30 pm on Monday, Dharam Vir Yadav, a representative of the society's residents group said.

Dogs maul another child to death in UP's Sitapur, toll rises to 14

Dogs maul another child to death in UP's Sitapur, toll rises to 14

Rediff.com18 May 2018

With Sonam's death, eight children have killed by the stray dogs this month alone.

When Bollywood Played Holi With Titles

When Bollywood Played Holi With Titles

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The love for the festival of colours is not restricted to just songs and moments in the movies. The various hues of colours are used in film titles for dramatic effect too.

Aviva Life launches new child policy

Aviva Life launches new child policy

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Aviva Life Insurance has announced the launch of the Young Achiever Policy with the aim to help parents plan financial needs of their child, including education and marriage.

WTF! Parents hold election to decide child's name

WTF! Parents hold election to decide child's name

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Three names were suggested by family members and relatives and the couple decided to use a "ballot paper" containing these names.

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the country's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is India's own crash testing programme and is cheaper than tests conducted abroad, Gadkari said, adding that the star ratings will help buyers understand the quality of the product and make an informed purchase decision. Bharat NCAP will be implemented from October 1, 2023.

Will not nurse a traitor's child: ISI agent's wife

Will not nurse a traitor's child: ISI agent's wife

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Asma Khatoon is devastated that her husband is a Pakistani spy.

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, in front of packed crowd made a rousing speech asking every person to come together and set our children free. He honoured those who came before him and also said that he accepted this honour on behalf of all the martyrs and activists in India. Here's the transcript of his moving acceptance speech.

Faridabad student jumps to death from 17th floor, school authorities booked

Faridabad student jumps to death from 17th floor, school authorities booked

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

"The school has killed me," he said in the note, found after the suicide on Thursday night, police said, adding they have registered a case of abetment of suicide against the headmistress and school management.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Imran to be 'love child's' guardian

Imran to be 'love child's' guardian

Rediff.com23 May 2004

Imran said Sita White had asked him and his wife, Jemima, ten days before her death if the couple would be the girl's guardians.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

Anshula Kapoor's Candid Confessions

Anshula Kapoor's Candid Confessions

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After satisfying her inner entrepreneurial urge, Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor turns author and her debut book will be published by Penguin India.

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The wave of deaths, one-third of which has come from the world's financial capital of New York and neighbouring New Jersey and Connecticut, has had a devastating impact on American economy which has now gone into recession with an unprecedented over 35 million losing their jobs in the last three months.

Child dies due to caning in Jharkhand, teacher suspended

Child dies due to caning in Jharkhand, teacher suspended

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

A school teacher was suspended after a class I student died allegedly because of caning by him, police said on Monday.

Satyarthi launches campaign in London to end child slavery

Satyarthi launches campaign in London to end child slavery

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Terming slavery and child trafficking the 'biggest scandal of our times', Indian Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi pn Wednesday launched a new campaign in London to end the menace posed by the trafficking 'mafia'.

A US President Bids His Wife Farewell

A US President Bids His Wife Farewell

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Guests at the memorial service were startled to see former President Jimmy Carter, all of 99 and in hospice care, attend the ceremony for his beloved Rosa to whom he had been married to for 77 years.

'Merely providing the death penalty is not enough'

'Merely providing the death penalty is not enough'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'A speedy trial is absolutely essential.' 'Not only justice is given, it is given expeditiously.'