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Indian illegal immigrant causes multi-vehicle crash in California

Indian illegal immigrant causes multi-vehicle crash in California

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

An Indian national, who had arrived in the United States illegally, has been arrested for causing a multi-vehicle crash while driving a truck in California last year that critically injured a five-year old child and left her with life-altering injuries.

SC hints at relaxing blanket firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR

SC hints at relaxing blanket firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court is considering relaxing the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, citing practical concerns and the need to balance environmental and livelihood interests.

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.'

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday

Out for dinner, medical student gang-raped in Bengal

Out for dinner, medical student gang-raped in Bengal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

"The friend left her alone when three unidentified men arrived there. The men snatched her phone and took her to a jungle outside the campus, where they raped her. She was threatened with dire consequences if she told anyone about the incident," the officer said.

Toy train, puzzle: Modi's gifts for JD-Usha Vance's kids

Toy train, puzzle: Modi's gifts for JD-Usha Vance's kids

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with United States Vice President JD Vance and his family in France, presented gifts to his two sons and a daughter.

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol's fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap.

Over 12,000 children died in Maha in 11 months, 37 daily

Over 12,000 children died in Maha in 11 months, 37 daily

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The minister neither provided any age-wise break-up nor specified the causes behind the death of the children.

Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse

Cricket Australia apologises to survivors of child sexual abuse

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Australia's cricket board has apologised to survivors of child sexual abuse who were involved in the sport and called on its members to join a national redress scheme.

'Spirit Of Punjab Shall Never Break'

'Spirit Of Punjab Shall Never Break'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'Our hearts ache seeing the devastation the floods have caused in Punjab.' 'Seeing our people without a roof over their heads has left me devastated.'

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.' 'That is also the pathway to fascism.' 'The way you divide people is to make them fear each other. Then a strong man can come in and say, "I will protect you".'

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump has condemned the murder of an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, allegedly by an undocumented Cuban immigrant, blaming the Biden administration's immigration policies.

Another school tragedy in Rajasthan: 6-yr-old killed

Another school tragedy in Rajasthan: 6-yr-old killed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

A concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government senior secondary girls school in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district collapsed on Monday, instantly killing a six-year-old boy who was there to be accompanied home by his sister studying in the school, police said.

BJP takes 'selfie' jibe at K'taka govt over B'luru stampede

BJP takes 'selfie' jibe at K'taka govt over B'luru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

As many as 11 people died and 33 injured following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, where a large number of people had thronged to participate in the RCB team's IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday.

KIIT Suicide: How To Protect Kids From Bullying

KIIT Suicide: How To Protect Kids From Bullying

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Reassure your child that whatever the situation, you are there for her/him, says rediffGURU Anu Krishna, while counselling concerned parents whose children are studying in colleges away from their home town.

Is this medicine harmful during pregnancy? Trump links it to autism

Is this medicine harmful during pregnancy? Trump links it to autism

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

In contrast to Trump's strong warnings, the FDA's current position remains more measured. In a recent letter to physicians, the agency stated that "a causal relationship has not been established" between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, and acknowledged the existence of "contrary studies in the scientific literature."

India slams Pak on gross sexual violence against women

India slams Pak on gross sexual violence against women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India has slammed Pakistan at a UN debate by drawing attention to the heinous crimes of gross sexual violence against women in erstwhile East Pakistan in 1971, adding the pattern continues with impunity to this day.

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Woman Tied To Tree In Naidu's Kuppam

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Sirisha was tied to a tree and allegedly beaten by moneylender Munikannappa and others after her husband failed to repay a loan of Rs 80,000 taken three years ago.

Andhra horror: 13 held over gangrape of 15-yr-old Dalit girl for 2 yrs

Andhra horror: 13 held over gangrape of 15-yr-old Dalit girl for 2 yrs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The horrific crime, which resulted in the girl becoming pregnant, came to light on June 9 after she filed a complaint recently.

11 Sebi Rules That Can Supercharge Your MFs Returns

11 Sebi Rules That Can Supercharge Your MFs Returns

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

SEBI's blockbuster reforms are rewriting the rules of mutual fund investing -- faster growth, sharper transparency, and smarter safeguards that put investors first, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan.

'Karun Nair Is Standing Tall'

'Karun Nair Is Standing Tall'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Karun Nair's career is well and truly back.'

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

'When You Win The Birth Lottery!'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I always knew that the only thing that mattered to her was genuinely our health, happiness and welfare.' 'We never heard the 'Log kya kahenge? narrative.'

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Annapurna Devi succeeds Smriti Irani as women and child development minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With challenges such as raising the legal age of marriage for women, combating malnutrition among women and children, and addressing women's safety issues, the new ministers face a formidable agenda.

Shakib Al Hasan set for farewell Test in Dhaka amid safety concerns

Shakib Al Hasan set for farewell Test in Dhaka amid safety concerns

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Shakib Al Hasan is set for his last appearance in Test cricket in front of the home crowd as the venerable all-rounder was named in Bangladesh's squad for the first match against South Africa, starting in Dhaka on Monday.

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The principal of a college in Odisha was arrested after a student set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment. The incident has sparked protests and political tensions in the state.

Porsche teen who mowed down 2 to be tried as juvenile

Porsche teen who mowed down 2 to be tried as juvenile

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday said the 17-year-old boy accused of driving a Porsche car in an inebriated state and mowing down two persons last year in Pune will be tried as a juvenile.

Why You Should NOT Give Your Child Or Young Teen A Smartphone

Why You Should NOT Give Your Child Or Young Teen A Smartphone

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Screen time expert Emily Cherkin discusses the risks you must consider.

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

35,493 brides were killed in India between 2017 and 2022 -- averaging nearly 20 deaths a day -- over dowry demands, sometimes occurring even years after the wedding.

Chopper crashes near Kedarnath, all 7 on board killed; AAIB to probe

Chopper crashes near Kedarnath, all 7 on board killed; AAIB to probe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar told PTI that the accident took place above the forests of Gaurikund amid poor visibility due to bad weather.

11 killed as vehicles fall into river after bridge collapses in Vadodara

11 killed as vehicles fall into river after bridge collapses in Vadodara

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Eight persons were killed and five others rescued after several vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a portion of a four-decade-old bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning, police said.

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'

Pahalgam attack: 'Nazakat bhai' saves BJP leader's family

Pahalgam attack: 'Nazakat bhai' saves BJP leader's family

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Risking his own life, a Kashmiri tourist guide saved the lives of children from a group of tourists from Chhattisgarh when terrorists struck in Pahalgam on Tuesday.

FIRE At 50? Step-By-Step Investment Plan

FIRE At 50? Step-By-Step Investment Plan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Is GenAI Making Us MENTALLY LAZY?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

What looks like convenience today might well be shaping a future where essential human skills quietly fade away.

How To Improve Your Child's School Behaviour

How To Improve Your Child's School Behaviour

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

There are no bad children, just bad behaviour, insists Bhavana Nagendra.

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The Indian diaspora in London has been rallying around to coordinate fundraisers to support the UK-based family members of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims, including urgent assistance for two orphaned children.

13-yr-old student sexually assaulted by 3 teachers in TN

13-yr-old student sexually assaulted by 3 teachers in TN

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The girl had not attended school from January 3, following which an inquiry was done by the school in person visiting her home.

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.