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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.

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'Why is the Congress not tendering an unconditional apology to the citizens of India?'

Argentine football legend Maradona dies of heart attack

Argentine football legend Maradona dies of heart attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game's greatest ever players, died of a heart attack on Wednesday.

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Hathras case: The strange case of the doctors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Dr Azeem Malik and Dr Obaid Haque had attended to the alleged rape victim when she was brought to the Aligarh hospital. They were later sacked, then reinstated.

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

Bihar ex-MP gets life for twin murders: State helped accused, says SC

Bihar ex-MP gets life for twin murders: State helped accused, says SC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

On August 18, the apex court convicted Singh in the case, overturning the orders of the trial court and the Patna high court that had acquitted him.

SC rejects succession issue plea, says matter falls under legislative domain

SC rejects succession issue plea, says matter falls under legislative domain

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The bench said it cannot accede to the prayer made in the petition, which amounts to giving equal rights in succession irrespective of the religion.

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Odisha government told the assembly over 40,000 workers migrated from the state last year, with the highest number -- 26,151 -- from Balangir.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tiger from Rajasthan enters MP's Kuno, no threat to cheetahs

Tiger from Rajasthan enters MP's Kuno, no threat to cheetahs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The tiger, around three years old, forayed into the protected forest from Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, which was about 100 km from KNP, officials said.

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail, Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is tipped to emerge as the single largest party in the elections.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Police file FIR against dean over Nanded hospital deaths

Police file FIR against dean over Nanded hospital deaths

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The police have registered an FIR against the acting dean and a doctor of a government hospital in Maharashtra's Nanded district, where 31 patients died in 48 hours, on the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, an official said on Thursday.

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

As Ae Watan Mere Watan and Swatantra Veer Savarkar release this week, Utkarsh Mishra takes us down history and reminds us about India's freedom struggle.

'My husband, mom died without treatment within 1 hr of each other'

'My husband, mom died without treatment within 1 hr of each other'

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Former Doordarshan director general Archana Datta lost her mother and husband to COVID-19 in the span of an hour after a desperate scramble to get them admitted to hospital in time to stem their falling oxygen levels failed.

Nipah returns to Kerala, 2 dead; 2 more test positive

Nipah returns to Kerala, 2 dead; 2 more test positive

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Nipah virus has killed two people and infected two others in Kerala's Kozhikode district, the state government said on Tuesday.

Leh: 9 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge

Leh: 9 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Senior Superintendent of Police of Leh P D Nitya said the Army vehicle, with 10 personnel on board, was on its way to Nyoma from Leh when its driver lost control and it plunged into a gorge at 4.45 pm.

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A 24-hour control room was set up in the neighbouring district of Wayanad following the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode

Bihar: Ex-soldier killed, mob lynches armed attackers

Bihar: Ex-soldier killed, mob lynches armed attackers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Two persons were beaten to death by a mob when they were trying to flee after gunning down an ex-army man in Bihar's Rohtas district, police said.

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is being probed whether the woman hit her husband using only her fist or some object, the police official said, adding that the exact cause of death will be known only after the autopsy.

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The chief secretary said that as the state is witnessing heavy rains over the last three days, the collectors should be on high alert and take all steps to prevent loss of life, cattle or damage to any property.

NDA cadet dies a day after joining Pune training institute, probe ordered

NDA cadet dies a day after joining Pune training institute, probe ordered

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

According to the police, Cadet G Pratyush had reported to the academy on Monday.

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Four persons, including a 53-year-old bedridden paralysed woman, died due to flooding after heavy rains in Nagpur, the police said on Saturday.

Farmers tear-gassed again as talks with ministers inconclusive

Farmers tear-gassed again as talks with ministers inconclusive

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Munda, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai represented the Centre at the meeting over the farmer unions' various demands, including a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also joined the meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26. The meeting started at around 8:45 pm on Thursday and lasted for around five hours.

ED raids Raut; MP says will die but never quit Sena

ED raids Raut; MP says will die but never quit Sena

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The action follows multiple summons issued by the ED against Raut, the latest being on July 27.

Elderly man dies after vaccination in Bengal, family lodges complaint

Elderly man dies after vaccination in Bengal, family lodges complaint

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

A senior citizen in West Bengal's Dhupguri area died allegedly after being administered the Covishield vaccine, prompting his family members to lodge a police complaint, an official said on Tuesday.

10 die after consuming sanitiser in Andhra Pradesh

10 die after consuming sanitiser in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The victims of Kurichedu village had been drinking sanitiser for the past few days, mixing it with water and soft drinks, Prakasam district Superintendent of Police Siddharth Kaushal said.

Man asks for extra curd with biryani, beaten to death

Man asks for extra curd with biryani, beaten to death

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A heated argument broke out between the man and some hotel staff after the former asked for extra curd while having biryani.

'Hindutva Must Refute Nehru To Make Its Case'

'Hindutva Must Refute Nehru To Make Its Case'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Nehru remains central to the polemic between the Congress and the BJP, or stated ideologically, between secular and Hindu nationalism.' 'The reason is that Nehru represents what is optimally possible as a secular politics along with liberalism and democracy in a country like India.'

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'I have faced 18 hours of darkness daily all my life.'

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The opposition also made it clear that they have taken over the state-wide protest against SilverLine and would continue the agitation till the government withdraws from the initiative which they termed as "destructive" for the southern state.

Russian lawmaker who died in Odisha was on 'tribal tour'

Russian lawmaker who died in Odisha was on 'tribal tour'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

This is the second death of Russian lawmakers within a week in the same Odisha hotel.

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The fire erupted in a first-floor flat of Veena Santur Cooperative Housing Society at around 12:30 pm and spread to the electric wiring and installations on that floor, according to officials.

'Ready for war', says Israel as Hamas fires barrage of rockets

'Ready for war', says Israel as Hamas fires barrage of rockets

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday declared a state of readiness for war following a massive barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and infiltration of Hamas terrorists into Israel, The Times of Israel (TOI) reported.

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Are we so ready to believe that in this country whose virtues we constantly shout from the rooftops, there is no single person -- other than Modi -- in a minimum of 272 elected MPs with the talent and ability to lead this country?' asks Prem Panicker.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The two-time MP was taking part in the Rahul Gandhi-led march in Phillaur in Jalandhar where he fainted, said senior party leader Partap Singh Bajwa, who was also marching in the yatra.