News for 'fatal attack'

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

A local Bharatiya Janata Party leader was today shot dead by two unidentified assailants while he was out for a morning walk, sparking protest by party workers.

How stress affects your blood pressure

How stress affects your blood pressure

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Stress, if not treated, could prove fatal in the long run.

Israel widens nets for Jehadis

Israel widens nets for Jehadis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

A fatal shooting in the West Bank on Monday was the third Islamic Jihad attack in as many days.\n

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

US reports 10,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day

US reports 10,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Till Monday, 43,734 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in the United States.

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Police said two people were shot during an armed robbery attempt inside the convenience store.

I am recovering from Covid

I am recovering from Covid

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'A tornado... when it lands, it swirls through the body, causing chaos, confusion, coughs, wreaking damage to each organ it touches.'

Viagra could kill you!

Viagra could kill you!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Viagra has landed 109 people in their graves, say reports. According to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, the anti-impotence drug had triggered 44 fatal heart attacks, along with perpetrating 29 other sudden deaths.Seven people allegedly lost their sight and two became deaf after taking the drug, reports The Sun.

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Virtually launching the party's campaign for 2014 elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday talked about the need to "heal the wounds" of Kashmiris and connect its aspiring youths with the national mainstream for the development of the state.

Krishna to take up assault issue with Australia

Krishna to take up assault issue with Australia

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

With assaults on Indians in Australia showing no let-up, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is expected to take up the issue with his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith whom he will meet on the sidelines of a conference in London later this week.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Explosions hit two Turkey hotels

Explosions hit two Turkey hotels

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

'Norway police fired a total of two shots in 2014'

'Norway police fired a total of two shots in 2014'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

While newspapers and TV channels discuss fratricide and fake encounters in India, here's an astonishing report from Norway.

At least 6 JD-S workers killed in Colombo blasts

At least 6 JD-S workers killed in Colombo blasts

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

A leisure trip to Sri Lanka proved fatal for JD-S workers when the blast took place very close to the dining table as they sat for breakfast at Shangri-La hotel in Colombo, one of the major targets of the deadliest terror strikes in the island nation's history, family members said.

Kenya: Indian shot for failing to answer query on Islam

Kenya: Indian shot for failing to answer query on Islam

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

An Indian man was shot when he failed to answer a question on Islam asked by Somalian militants who were holding hostages after killing 68 people at an upmarket mall in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

I spent 8 days in a Covid hospital

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Sunil Sethi caught the coronavirus. This is what happened next.

Burnt body of Indian found in Australia

Burnt body of Indian found in Australia

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A partially burnt body found in Australia's New South Wales province last week is believed to be of a 25-year-old Indian national, the police said on Tuesday, in what might be the second fatality in a slew of vicious attacks on Indians.

Pay your tribute to Pramod Mahajan

Pay your tribute to Pramod Mahajan

Rediff.com3 May 2006

BJP leader Pramod Mahajan passed away on May 3.

The reason why Michael Jackson died

The reason why Michael Jackson died

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Michael Jackson had been taking a cocktail of seven prescription drugs that caused the fatal cardiac arrest, if reports are to be believed.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

Indian worker's ordeal ends, allowed to fly home

Indian worker's ordeal ends, allowed to fly home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

An Indian expatriate from Dhahran, who was refused permission to board a flight after being diagnosed with tuberculosis, was allowed to fly home, ending a month-long ordeal that began when he collapsed at the airport in Bahrain on May 12.

No change in Pak election schedule

No change in Pak election schedule

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

It was being speculated that the polls could be postponed following the assassination of Pakistan People's Party chief and former premier Benazir Bhutto on Thursday.

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms," Trump said in his address to the joint session of US Congress.

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Anthrax, a potentially fatal human disease is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. A very serious and rapidly progressing form of the disease occurs when bacterial spores are inhaled making anthrax a potent threat when used as a biological warfare agent. The new study, conducted by an international team of researchers from Cardiff University and University of Maryland, has revealed how the humble cup of tea could well be an antidote to Anthrax.

My girl has lost her mother, punish killer: Indian techie's husband

My girl has lost her mother, punish killer: Indian techie's husband

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

"I'm her husband and father of a young girl, who has lost a beloved mother," says Prabha Arun Kumar's husband in Sydney as police are still on a look out for her killers.

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The Uri brigade was given pinpoint intelligence warnings about an impending attack. Yet, the Uri camp was taken by surprise.

4 teenagers arrested over London Islamic school arson

4 teenagers arrested over London Islamic school arson

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Scotland Yard have arrested four teenagers in connection with a fire at an Islamic boarding school in south-east London.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

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.

Child dies while fetching water in drought-hit Marathwada

Child dies while fetching water in drought-hit Marathwada

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A class 5 girl student died of heat stroke on Tuesday after repeated trips to nearest hand pump in drought-hit Beed district of Maharashtra.

'I was blown 30 feet away': Eyewitnesses describe blast horror

'I was blown 30 feet away': Eyewitnesses describe blast horror

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Some eyewitnesses present at the sight of attack gave their horrific accounts about what happened during the attack.

Pathankot NSG martyr gets Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day

Pathankot NSG martyr gets Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Niranjan's lungs got punctured due to the impact of the blast of a grenade that was kept in the pocket of a slain terrorist and the officer died before being taken to hospital.

Heart disease higher in poor neighbourhoods: Study

Heart disease higher in poor neighbourhoods: Study

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

"It's not surprising when you think about the health behaviours related to heart disease and stroke -- physical inactivity, poor nutrition, smoking -- and think about how neighborhoods can influence these," Winkleby said.

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

When Paris experienced Mumbai's 26/11 terror moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The horrific terrorist attack in Paris has been described as the copycat version of the 2008 Mumbai assault by security experts who believe that the incident will be a game changer for how the West looks at the threat terrorism presents to all.

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Chinese probably thought that brutal assault was a knock-out, but they had not counted on the ingenuity, loyalty and courage of battle-trained Indian officers and jawans.

Officer, 2 soldiers killed in clash with PLA; casualties on both sides

Officer, 2 soldiers killed in clash with PLA; casualties on both sides

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident along the border with China that Indian armed forces personnel have been killed after a gap of nearly 45 years.

Terror bled these 10 nations; India 6th

Terror bled these 10 nations; India 6th

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

While Iraq and Afghanistan top the Global Terrorism Index 2014 as the most terror-affected nations, India has been ranked number six.