News for 'fatal accident'

IAF's Sukhoi, Mirage aircraft crash in MP; 1 pilot killed

IAF's Sukhoi, Mirage aircraft crash in MP; 1 pilot killed

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Videos from the scene, shot by locals in Morena, showed debris of the aircraft on the ground.

Army officer falls off ridge, sustains fatal head injury

Army officer falls off ridge, sustains fatal head injury

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

An army major was killed in an accident during a cordon and search operation in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

Little India riot: Heated exchange during Indian's trial

Little India riot: Heated exchange during Indian's trial

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The trial of the last Indian national, out of the 25 accused from the country in the December 2013 riot case in Singapore, witnessed heated exchange of words, with the defence counsel accusing a police officer of lying on the stand.

TV Actors Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, Nitish Pandey No More

TV Actors Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, Nitish Pandey No More

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Vaibhavi rose to fame with Sarabhai vs Sarabhai while Nitish starred in Anupama.

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Given the fiercely competitive political environment, observers naturally associated an element of appeasement with the Shinde government's move, Shyam G Menon points out.

Maha to reconsider 'no helmet, no fuel' decision

Maha to reconsider 'no helmet, no fuel' decision

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The decision, set to be implemented from August 1, had met with fierce opposition from pump owners.

Yogendra Yadav detained on way to meet farmers protesting in TN

Yogendra Yadav detained on way to meet farmers protesting in TN

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Yadav said he had come for conducting a fact finding about acquisition when he was stopped from proceeding.

CBI takes over probe into Munde's death

CBI takes over probe into Munde's death

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe into the death of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde following a road accident in Delhi.

Cyrus Mistry's demise brings back focus on road crash deaths

Cyrus Mistry's demise brings back focus on road crash deaths

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

According to National Crime Records Bureau data released recently, over 1.55 lakh people were killed in road crashes across India in 2021 -- an average of 426 daily or 18 every single hour.

When Juhi's Worst Nightmare Came True

When Juhi's Worst Nightmare Came True

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I was completely shattered, it was my first encounter with death.' An excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's new book, Spooked! Bollywood's Encounters With The Paranormal.

2 Indians jailed for Little India riot in Singapore

2 Indians jailed for Little India riot in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Two Indian workers were on Thursday sentenced to jail by a Singapore court after they admitted their involvement in the Little India riot last December, the city-state's worst street violence in 40 years.

Adityanath vows swift justice in crimes against women

Adityanath vows swift justice in crimes against women

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Reacting to the Unnao case, which has grabbed national headlines, it has been decided that the state prosecution wpuld apprise the govt every month of the prospective hearing dates in such cases.

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

9 killed as private party coach catches fire at Madurai station

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

At least 10 persons were 'reported dead' in a fire that broke out inside a stationary train compartment in Madurai railway station in the wee hours of Saturday, the Southern Railway said, adding a 'gas cylinder illegally' taken in led to the blaze.

Schumi Jr's dream comes true as he takes first step on F1 journey

Schumi Jr's dream comes true as he takes first step on F1 journey

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher, who will face intense scrutiny as embarks on his Formula One career, said for now he was simply overwhelmed to be following in his father's footsteps and called his promotion a dream come true.

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

8 killed, 44 injured as bus falls into gorge in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The victims, all relatives, belonged to Anantapuramu district and were on their way to Tirupati from Dharmavaram to attend a wedding engagement ceremony scheduled for Sunday morning.

Telangana: Short cut by bus driver proved fatal for kids; toll rises to 16

Telangana: Short cut by bus driver proved fatal for kids; toll rises to 16

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Had the driver of the ill-fated school bus, which met with a tragic accident while crossing the unmanned railway crossing in Telangana's Medak district on Thursday, not taken a short cut, lives of 16 children could have been saved, police said.

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The sessions court had discharged Venkitaraman for the offence under Section 304 IPC as there was no medical report indicating he was drunk at the time of the accident.

Singapore starts deporting Indian nationals

Singapore starts deporting Indian nationals

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Singapore has started deporting 52 Indian nationals for their alleged role in the December 8 riot, the city state's worst street violence in 40 years.

IAF pilot killed as MiG Bison aircraft crashes in Punjab

IAF pilot killed as MiG Bison aircraft crashes in Punjab

Rediff.com21 May 2021

A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident which took place late Thursday night.

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula, the Indian student who was struck and killed by a speeding police car here will be awarded her master's degree posthumously, the Chancellor of Northeastern University has announced, hoping that the ongoing probe will bring a measure of justice and accountability.

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

19 foreigners among 151 killed, 76 hurt in Seoul Halloween stampede

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The agency also reported that the victims in their 20s accounted for the age group most affected by the horrific Seoul Halloween stampede.

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The number of cases of insult to the modesty of women, kidnapping of women, abduction of women, cruelty by husband and in-laws and dowry death stand at 197, 1,580, 159, 1,712 and 56, respectively, it said.

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

Govt allows airlines to import upto 18-year old planes

Govt allows airlines to import upto 18-year old planes

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Till now, aircraft that are more than 15 years old were not allowed to be imported

Kerala tragedy: 'Boat was overcrowded, tilting to one side'

Kerala tragedy: 'Boat was overcrowded, tilting to one side'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

On that ill-fated Sunday evening, the tour boat operator's "last trip" gimmick saw the vessel being packed beyond its capacity.

Third Indian sentenced for role in Little India riot in Singapore

Third Indian sentenced for role in Little India riot in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

An Indian national in Singapore was on Thursday jailed for 18 weeks for his role in the country's worst riot in 40 years, becoming the third to be punished in the case.

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

A 33-year-old Indian national on Wednesday pleaded guilty of rioting and committing mischief during Singapore's worst street violence in 40 years.

Rear view sensors to be mandatory in all cars soon

Rear view sensors to be mandatory in all cars soon

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Government has already made it compulsory for all two-wheelers, which account for the highest share of accidents, to either have the anti-lock braking system or the combined braking system by April 2019

Bianchi family plans legal action against F1

Bianchi family plans legal action against F1

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The family of the late French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi are planning legal action against the sport's governing body, his former Marussia team and Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Group, they said in a statement on Thursday.

Paralympics tragedy: Iranian cyclist death casts pall over Games

Paralympics tragedy: Iranian cyclist death casts pall over Games

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Iranian cyclist Sarafraz Bahman Golbarnezhad has died after crashing in the C4-5 event at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, the first such death at the Games since they began in 1960, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has said.

Prachanda inaugurated China-funded Pokhara airport two weeks ago

Prachanda inaugurated China-funded Pokhara airport two weeks ago

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The Nepal government signed a $215.96 million soft loan agreement with China in March 2016 for the construction of the airport in this tourist hub.

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Jolt to Kerala IAS officer as court refuses to discharge him in scribe's death

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The sessions court instead included the offence of causing death by negligence against the IAS officer and a similar order was passed with regard to co-accused Wafa Feroze in the case, the public prosecutor dealing with the matter said.

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The mortal remains were brought to the Madras Regimental Centre where people paid floral tribute to General Rawat and other personnel.

PICS: Life-saving flight turns fatal in Faridabad

PICS: Life-saving flight turns fatal in Faridabad

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Mangled remains of an aircraft on streets, a damaged heavy metal fan of the engine, burning buildings, and people in panic. This was the scene at the accident site of the chartered plane that crashed in a residential area in Faridabad on Wednesday night, killing ten persons, including all seven onboard.

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

What Are Ranbir, Karan Johar Planning?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Akshay promotes Raksha Bandhan... Suhana-Agastya on a dinner date... Alia promotes Darlings...

How safe is India Inc for its employees?

How safe is India Inc for its employees?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Eight of the 30 companies in the BSE Sensex that shared data reported 99 fatalities in 2016-17 against 86 in the previous year. These lives were lost due to industrial accidents at manufacturing facilities. Fatalities owing to road accidents were excluded from the count.

Car race turns fatal, 2 killed in Chandigarh

Car race turns fatal, 2 killed in Chandigarh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The police said the accident was the result of a "race" between two cars -- a Maruti Swift driven by some people and a Honda Accord driven by a group of girls. The girls, who were suspected to be in an inebriated condition, lost control over the vehicle and hit a motorbike which was passing by, killing the driver 21-year-old Sukhwinder, an engineering student, and his five-year-old cousin