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'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

UP woman dies as husband records suicide bid instead of saving her

UP woman dies as husband records suicide bid instead of saving her

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The deceased Shobita Gupta kept trying to hang herself after failing in the first attempt, while Sanjeev, her husband, continued filming the incident instead of saving her.

MP man who had 'died of Covid' 2 years ago returns home

MP man who had 'died of Covid' 2 years ago returns home

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The family members of Kamlesh Patidar, 35, were taken by surprise on Saturday when he knocked the door of his maternal aunt's house in Karodkala village at around 6 am, almost two years after they performed his last rites, a family member said.

Former JD-U chief Sharad Yadav dies at 75, condolences pour in

Former JD-U chief Sharad Yadav dies at 75, condolences pour in

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A statement from the Fortis Memorial Research Institute said Yadav was brought to the emergency ward in an unconscious and unresponsive state.

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

As North India reels under severe heatwave, rain drenches TN, Kerala in south

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon.

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

West Indies cricketing legend Malcolm Marshall's final resting place in Barbados is a sorry sight, sparking concerns about his legacy.

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Friday declared three family members of late gangster Iqbal Mirchi as 'fugitive economic offenders' under the provisions of a criminal law by the same name, official sources said.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Marxist who wooed capital for industry

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Marxist who wooed capital for industry

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Former West Bengal chief minister and a front-ranking Marxist leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will go down in the country's history as a pragmatic communist who kept aside his ideological convictions to woo capital for the industrialisation of his state.

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

IndiGo flight diverted to Pak due to medical emergency, passenger dies

IndiGo flight diverted to Pak due to medical emergency, passenger dies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The flight was operating from Delhi to Doha in Qatar and was diverted to Karachi in Pakistan.

Prabhakar Sail, NCB witness in Aryan Khan case, dies due to heart attack

Prabhakar Sail, NCB witness in Aryan Khan case, dies due to heart attack

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sail's lawyer said that his family members do not suspect any foul play.

Parkash Singh Badal passes away, Centre declares 2-day mourning

Parkash Singh Badal passes away, Centre declares 2-day mourning

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Five-time former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, who was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali over a week ago, died on Tuesday. He was 95.

Jilted lover sets woman on fire in Dumka, held

Jilted lover sets woman on fire in Dumka, held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A 22-year-old woman was set ablaze in Jharkhand's Dumka district early on Friday allegedly by a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected, a police officer said.

Northwest India swelters under extreme heat as mercury breaches 45 deg C mark

Northwest India swelters under extreme heat as mercury breaches 45 deg C mark

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Met office has issued a "red" warning for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and west Rajasthan, stressing the need for "extreme care for vulnerable people".

Trump issues emergency declaration for for Biden inauguration

Trump issues emergency declaration for for Biden inauguration

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The emergency in Washington DC will be effective from Monday till January 24.

Why can't women live in peace in this country, asks SC

Why can't women live in peace in this country, asks SC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

A woman has a choice to love or not to love a person. No one can force her to love somebody, observes the SC.

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

1 killed in Delhi income tax office blaze; officials say no data loss in fire

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to a police officer, the fire started in the office of the Commissioner in room number 325 on the third floor of the building. He said many of the employees were outside the building as it was lunchtime, otherwise, the casualty could have been more.

Ban on polygamy, child marriage: U'khand UCC draft

Ban on polygamy, child marriage: U'khand UCC draft

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Sources said the panel has also recommended that boys and girls will have equal inheritance rights, registration of marriages will be made mandatory and the marriageable age for girls would be increased so that they can become graduates before marriage.

Kashmiri Muslims perform last rites of Pandit neighbour in Pulwama

Kashmiri Muslims perform last rites of Pandit neighbour in Pulwama

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Reviving the memories of the glorious traditions of communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, Muslim neighbours in this town helped perform the last rites of a Kashmiri Pandit who died last evening.

Day 5: Farmers to protest outside BJP leaders' homes

Day 5: Farmers to protest outside BJP leaders' homes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) will on Saturday hold dharnas outside the residences of three senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Punjab on the fifth day of the farmers' protest over their various demands, including a legal guarantee for a minimum support price (MSP).

How BJP plans to win all 80 seats in UP in LS poll

How BJP plans to win all 80 seats in UP in LS poll

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The notable names in the BJP's first list include Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow, Hema Malini from Mathura, Ajay Mishra Teni from Kheri, Smriti Irani from Amethi, Lallu Singh from Faizabad (Ayodhya) and Mahendra Nath Pandey from Chandauli among others.

Cong Seva Dal leader dies during Jodo Yatra in Maha; Rahul pays tributes

Cong Seva Dal leader dies during Jodo Yatra in Maha; Rahul pays tributes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the 3,570km-long foot-march, expressed grief over the death of Seva Dal general secretary Krishna Kumar Pandey.

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Eight people were killed and over 60 injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while several others are feared trapped, officials said.

Geelani's grand-daughter renounces separatism, affirms loyalty to India

Geelani's grand-daughter renounces separatism, affirms loyalty to India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

In identical public notices published in local newspapers, they distanced themselves from separatist politics.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.

PIX: President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna awards

PIX: President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna awards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, on former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan and two-time former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, posthumously at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

'Fire Is Always A Concern In Mumbai'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'As the city grows, so do its fire incidents.'

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Major incidents have previously been called for the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 and the terrorist attacks in the UK capital. A major incident is defined as an event or situation with a range of serious consequences which requires special arrangements to be implemented by one or more emergency responder agency.

'Never seen a case like this': SC gives ex-MP life term for double murder

'Never seen a case like this': SC gives ex-MP life term for double murder

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday sentenced former Lok Sabha MP from Bihar Prabhunath Singh to life imprisonment for killing two people on the day of polling for assembly elections in Bihar's Saran district in 1995.

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in April, 2016.

Woman set on fire by jilted lover in Secunderabad, dies

Woman set on fire by jilted lover in Secunderabad, dies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

She was set on fire in full public view by her former colleague for refusing his marriage proposal.

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.

Dec 16 verdict: How SC rejected every argument of defence

Dec 16 verdict: How SC rejected every argument of defence

Rediff.com5 May 2017

SC said to establish a clear link between the convicts and the incident, the police has adduced scientific evidence like DNA, fingerprint and bite mark analysis.

Centre bans Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once headed by Geelani

Centre bans Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once headed by Geelani

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The action, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is a response to the group's involvement in fomenting terrorism and spreading anti-India sentiment within the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

BJP leader from Haryana and actor Sonali Phogat died of a heart attack in Goa, police said on Tuesday.

Alexei Navalny's Widow Accuses Putin Of Murder

Alexei Navalny's Widow Accuses Putin Of Murder

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died mysteriously in prison on Friday, February 16. 2024, has accused President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband and pledged to continue his struggle for a 'free Russia'.

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'We were not protesting for a wage hike or provident fund. We were protesting for the safety of the larger population. There is no personal gain.'

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Heart attack claims 6 while performing garba in one week in Gujarat

Heart attack claims 6 while performing garba in one week in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Apart from these six deaths, 22 others died of heart attacks in the state during this period.