News for 'fatal accident'

Juvenile board took lenient view: Fadnavis on Porsche killings

Juvenile board took lenient view: Fadnavis on Porsche killings

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Fadnavis said the police have approached higher court seeking permission to try the juvenile, who was granted bail, as an adult.

Life at the border: Thin line between life and death

Life at the border: Thin line between life and death

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

"Before the fatal accident of 2002, I used to trade in warm clothes and shawls in Sar Hind Shareef, Punjab. When I returned to my village in 2002, as usual, I took my cattle to graze in the nearby forest. It was 4 o'clock in the evening. My daughter Jameela was accompanying me. I felt something beneath my feet. Before I could realize anything, a huge blast threw me off. All I could feel was intense pain, blacking out with the impact."

Life at the border: Thin line between life and death

Life at the border: Thin line between life and death

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

"Before the fatal accident of 2002, I used to trade in warm clothes and shawls in Sar Hind Shareef, Punjab. When I returned to my village in 2002, as usual, I took my cattle to graze in the nearby forest. It was 4 o'clock in the evening. My daughter Jameela was accompanying me. I felt something beneath my feet. Before I could realize anything, a huge blast threw me off. All I could feel was intense pain, blacking out with the impact."

98 'stung' Delhi traffic cops suspended

98 'stung' Delhi traffic cops suspended

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

Ninety-eight Delhi Traffic Police personnel, who were filmed allegedly accepting bribes from blue-line bus drivers in a sting operation, were on Saturday suspended from service. Nine others also face departmental enquiry in connection with the sting operation on the alleged nexus between policemen and blue-line bus drivers who had earned notoriety for fatal accidents in the city.

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

BMW case: Kaveri dragged for 1.5 km by Mihir, Bidawat mowed her down again

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The official further said Mihir Shah's father and Palghar Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah took active part in ensuring his son's escape and also had plans to tow away the offending vehicle.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Sandeep, Tirkey back for India

Sandeep, Tirkey back for India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Goalkeeper Adrian D'souza was also included in the squad for the six-nation Champions Challenge tournament.

China drive on school safety

China drive on school safety

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The plan aims to comb out any "hidden troubles" menacing children's security in and around schools.

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Following Pant's absence, KL Rahul has filled in to his shoes and produced a good show at the recent ODI World Cup, amassing 452 runs at an average of 75.33.

42 killed in road accident in south Pakistan

42 killed in road accident in south Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

At least 42 people, 27 of them women and children, were killed and 17 others injured on Sunday when a speeding bus they were traveling in collided with a trailer on the National Highway in southeast Pakistan.

Ivanov win crash marred 14th stage

Ivanov win crash marred 14th stage

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

The Tour de France was marred by the death of a spectator on Saturday as Russian Serguei Ivanov won the 14th stage, a 199-km ride from Colmar. A woman was hit by a motorcycle involved with the race when she crossed the road near the town of Wittelsheim, 38.5 km into the stage, and died almost instantly, according to a gendarmerie officer.

6 killed, 34 injured in gas leakage at Bhilai steel plant

6 killed, 34 injured in gas leakage at Bhilai steel plant

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Six persons, including two deputy general managers, were killed and over 30 people fell ill when poisonous gas leaked in Steel Authority of India's Bhilai Plant in Durg district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday.

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt speaks to the mother of the Unnao rape survivor who met with a near-fatal road accident on Sunday.

BMW case: 11 teams formed to nab Sena leader's son

BMW case: 11 teams formed to nab Sena leader's son

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Mumbai police formed 11 teams and also roped in the Crime Branch to nab the 24-year-old son of a ruling Shiv Sena leader after a BMW car the youth was driving crashed into a scooter, killing a woman and injuring her husband, an official said.

T20 World Cup: Why Pant should play ahead of Samson

T20 World Cup: Why Pant should play ahead of Samson

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Rishabh Pant's middle-order experience can help him edge out Sanju Samson, said former India batter Gautam Gambhir.

Govt gives nod for Skybus project

Govt gives nod for Skybus project

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd has secured the government's approval to go ahead with its dream Skybus project, which had hit a roadblock following a fatal accident during a 2004 test run.

Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Venus Williams, the world's former top-ranked tennis player, was the driver at fault in a two-car crash in Florida on June 9 that killed a passenger in the other vehicle, according to the initial police report on the incident released on Thursday.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Punch.ev achieved the highest score point ever recorded by any vehicle to date, scoring 31.46 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.

Four murders and 2 rapes in an hour

Four murders and 2 rapes in an hour

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

In its latest report, "Crime in India", the bureau says a total of 5,531,172 cognisable crimes were registered, of which 1,780,330 were crime covered by the Indian Penal Code.

Write to Hrithik

Write to Hrithik

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Tell him how you felt when you heard the news and why he should be more careful.

Venus on fatal car crash and missing Serena

Venus on fatal car crash and missing Serena

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Venus Williams broke down in tears during her post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Monday when asked about a recent motoring incident she was involved in, which led to the death of a 78 year old Florida man.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Prayag Raj, who was so successful at his peak, ought not to have slid into oblivion, observes Deepa Gahlot.

China: Fire, road accident rates dip in 2006

China: Fire, road accident rates dip in 2006

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

According to an analytical report, about 130 million violations of traffic rules by drivers last year led to more than 76,000 deaths, down 16 per cent.

Pawar's 'Devendrawasi' jibe at Fadnavis over Maha bus tragedy

Pawar's 'Devendrawasi' jibe at Fadnavis over Maha bus tragedy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Pawar said there are complaints of lack of signboards on the route and, therefore, there was need for a thorough inspection of the entire route so that it is made safe for commuting.

Sports Shorts: Venus settles lawsuit over fatal Florida car crash

Sports Shorts: Venus settles lawsuit over fatal Florida car crash

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Jerome Barson, who was a passenger in a sedan that collided with the SUV that Venus Williams was driving, died 13 days after the accident.

Do Patti Review: One By Two

Do Patti Review: One By Two

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Do Patti gives in to its basest impulses, but collapses like a house of cards when it aims to be clever, notes Sukanya Verma.

Stampede victims' bodies scattered at Hathras hospital; O2 shortage emerges

Stampede victims' bodies scattered at Hathras hospital; O2 shortage emerges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Locals blamed the administration's negligence for the tragedy.

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'I have a feeling that after a certain transition happens, you could see Rishabh Pant opening the batting for India in T20 cricket.'

Klaver journeys from ICU to final

Klaver journeys from ICU to final

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Two years ago, The 25-year-old Dutchman was unconscious in intensive care having been whacked on the head by a hockey ball.

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Last count: 148,707 Indians died in road accidents in 2015

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Indian roads are far more unsafe than its railways. A sense of urgency is required to tackle India's embarrassing record on road safety.

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The sky outside was a perfect blue with fair winds on that hot day in July, but inside the Jaguar an emergency was unraveling with every passing second. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane had two options: Eject and see his beloved aircraft crash -- which would come at a great cost to the nation and cause harm to civilian life and property on the ground. Or try the limits of his training; push the aircraft and his flying skills to the edge of technical and human endurance and save them both.

Worker dies after falling off Manaus Stadium roof

Worker dies after falling off Manaus Stadium roof

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

A worker fell 115 feet to his death from the roof of the Arena Amazonia in Brazil on Saturday, the fifth fatal accident during construction of Brazil's 12 World Cup stadiums.

'Jurel could be superstar'

'Jurel could be superstar'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Gavaskar is also excited that his favourite player, Rishabh Pant, will be making a much-awaited comeback after surviving a near-fatal car accident.

Ten miners killed in fire accident in China

Ten miners killed in fire accident in China

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

A fire accident in a sulphur mine in a northwest China province killed ten miners, rescuers said on Wednesday.

Rishabh Pant going through match simulation exercises ahead of IPL 2024

Rishabh Pant going through match simulation exercises ahead of IPL 2024

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has begun going through a series of match-simulation exercises in Bengaluru as he looks to regain fitness ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to ESPNcricinfo.

SSB losing its jawans more in 'freak' bike accidents than on border: Report

SSB losing its jawans more in 'freak' bike accidents than on border: Report

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The report also found that those getting killed in such freak road accidents are "in the prime of their lives, about 30-40 years of age".

'Feels like debut again': Pant gears up for emotional IPL return

'Feels like debut again': Pant gears up for emotional IPL return

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Pant, following a near-fatal car accident, will be making a comeback after a 14-month absence.