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JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

JCO, 4 soldiers killed in ambush, 5th terror attack in Jammu in a month

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Five army personnel were killed and six injured on Monday when terrorists ambushed their vehicle in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said.

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The Pune police chief told reporters that an internal inquiry has pointed to lapses on the part of some cops while registering the case and action will be taken against them.

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

More than a dozen Mountain Rescue Teams assisted thousands of pilgrims during this year's Amarnath pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Monday, as the annual yatra concluded with more than 5.10 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine.

Delhi hospital firing victim was not the target, 2 held

Delhi hospital firing victim was not the target, 2 held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Delhi Police has arrested two people in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man inside a ward in the GTB Hospital, officials on Monday said.

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Jammu and Kashmir is most impacted by terrorism in 2018, with 321 attacks, resulting in 123 deaths while Chhattisgarh suffered 138 attacks in 2018, resulting in 123 deaths, reports Ajai Shukla.

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

'Sunny Leone plays a femme fatale in Jackpot'

'Sunny Leone plays a femme fatale in Jackpot'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Bombay Boys director Kaizad Gustad returns to direction.

2 pilots killed as IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana

2 pilots killed as IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The aircraft carried a trainer and a trainee pilot at the time of the crash.

Cab driver who knocked down ex-Intel India head says he dozed off

Cab driver who knocked down ex-Intel India head says he dozed off

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The driver of the cab that fatally knocked down former Intel India country head Avtar Saini in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai, has told the police that he lost control over the vehicle as he dozed off because he was driving all night, an official said on Friday.

Hookes threw punches before fatal fall

Hookes "threw punches" before fatal fall

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Darren Lehmann told Melbourne magistrates court that he did not believe David Hookes had drunk too much on the night.

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The PMG was announced by the Union home ministry on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, being celebrated on January 26 (Thursday).

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.

NDRF, bio, nuclear teams called in as chlorine leak causes panic in Dehradun

NDRF, bio, nuclear teams called in as chlorine leak causes panic in Dehradun

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

A chlorine gas leak in the Jhajhra area of Dehradun triggered panic on Tuesday morning, forcing people to leave their homes, officials said.

'Fatal political error' not to bring Babri under Centre's control: Chidambaram

'Fatal political error' not to bring Babri under Centre's control: Chidambaram

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The former finance minister said he would not brush aside the incident as a mere judgemental error.

Two succumb to sunstroke as Kerala grapples with severe heat

Two succumb to sunstroke as Kerala grapples with severe heat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

As Kerala battles severe heat, the meteorological department has issued a maximum temperature warning for 12 districts for the upcoming five days.

Indian-origin man dies after assault at US restaurant

Indian-origin man dies after assault at US restaurant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A preliminary investigation found that Taneja and an unknown man were involved in a verbal argument that turned physical, WUSA, a television station in Washington, DC, affiliated with CBS, said.

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.

Sri Lanka pacer Kulasekara arrested for fatal road accident

Sri Lanka pacer Kulasekara arrested for fatal road accident

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Sri Lanka police briefly detained a national cricketer after a fatal crash involving his car and a motorcycle on one of the most dangerous roads in the country. Nuwan Kulasekara, 34, was on the A-1 highway when a motorcyclist travelling in the opposite direction hit a barrier dividing the lanes and crashed into the cricketer's vehicle, police said. "He was briefly held as part of routine investigations and released," a police official at Kadawatha, 15 kilometres (10 miles) east of Colombo, said. "The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries but there were no other casualties."

Over 30% Covaxin takers reported adverse events: Study

Over 30% Covaxin takers reported adverse events: Study

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Serious AESI, which included stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome, were reported in one per cent of individuals, the study, which looked at long-term safety of the BBV152 vaccine in adolescents and adults, claimed.

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Cheistha Kochhar, 33, was a Doctoral Candidate studying behavioural research since she moved to London from Gurugram, Haryana, last year.

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The incident took place in San Mateo on Monday, the police were quoted as saying by the the report.

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture ceremony.

Is there any hope for the sinking Malaysia Airlines?

Is there any hope for the sinking Malaysia Airlines?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The second fatal incident involving Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in four months will deepen the slump in ticket sales and force the government to speed up any plan to rescue the stricken flagship carrier.

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

Singapore riots: Bus driver cleared of fatal accident in Little India

Singapore riots: Bus driver cleared of fatal accident in Little India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

A bus driver, involved in a fatal accident that sparked Singapore's worst riot in 40 years and led to the deportation of 52 Indians, will not face any legal action, the government said on Tuesday.

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

His remarks at a press briefing came when asked about a media report that said Canada may arrest two suspects in Nijjar's killing "within weeks".

Cheetahs won't be relocated: Union minister after 8th death

Cheetahs won't be relocated: Union minister after 8th death

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Yadav's comments came amid concern expressed by some experts on the cheetah project and that some recent deaths could possibly be due to infection caused by radio collars though that is highly unusual and collars have been used in wildlife conservation in India for over two decades.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

RPF jawan who killed 4 on train had a short fuse, lost his temper: Officials

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Railway Protection Force jawan who shot dead four railway passengers including an RPF ASI in the Mumbai-Jaipur Superfast Express, was not feeling well and had lost his calm, an official said on Monday.

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of Koppu and assured all required assistance to his family.

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The transmission of dengue is closely associated with three key factors -- rainfall, humidity and temperature -- that dictate the geographies in which it spreads and the transmission rate of the viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Uttarbanga Express crossed speed limit: Probe

Uttarbanga Express crossed speed limit: Probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Preliminary probe into Monday's train mishap has indicated that Uttarbanga Express was moving at a speed of over 60 km per hour, nearly 40 km per hour more than the limit, and overshot the signal resulting in the fatal incident.

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Akshay Kumar and Urmila Matondkar expressed shock over a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in strife-hit Manipur and demanded punishment for the perpetrators of the 'horrifying' incident.

CRPF jawan shoots 4 colleagues dead, injures another

CRPF jawan shoots 4 colleagues dead, injures another

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The jawans reportedly had a brawl before the fatal incident took place.

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Her statement also mentioned that the accused had a "blood clot" in the brain and was taking medicines for the same.

Police given a free hand to act against poll violence, says Mamata

Police given a free hand to act against poll violence, says Mamata

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she is saddened at the loss of lives in "sporadic" incidents of violence during the panchayat elections.

Many killed in Walmart shooting in Virginia, US

Many killed in Walmart shooting in Virginia, US

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Multiple people were killed and injured in a shooting incident reported from the US state of Virginia on Tuesday, officials said adding the shooter is believed to be dead too.

MP: 12-yr-old girl raped, bitten, rod inserted in private parts

MP: 12-yr-old girl raped, bitten, rod inserted in private parts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A 12-year-old girl was raped, bitten multiple times and brutalised allegedly by two men working for the trust managing a famous temple in Maihar town of Satna district in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Friday.

IPL 2023: Why GT Will Wear Lavender Against SRH

IPL 2023: Why GT Will Wear Lavender Against SRH

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Titans to wear lavender-coloured kits in support of fight against cancer during last home match