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Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

Five coast guards killed in plane collision at Japan's airport

Five coast guards killed in plane collision at Japan's airport

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a shocking incident at Haneda Airport, Japan Airlines Flight 516, en route from New Chitose Airport, erupted into flames just after landing on Runway C at approximately 5.47 pm (local time) on Tuesday, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported.

India's missile system highly safe, secure: Rajnath on accidental firing

India's missile system highly safe, secure: Rajnath on accidental firing

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

He said the government is committed to rectify any shortcoming found in the weapon system after enquiry into the incident.

T20 World Cup: Who Should Keep Wickets?

T20 World Cup: Who Should Keep Wickets?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Vote For Your Choice!

Two killed in accident at GAIL's LPG pipeline in Telangana

Two killed in accident at GAIL's LPG pipeline in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Two persons were killed in an accident at a LPG pipeline of state-owned gas utility GAIL India Ltd at Suryapet in Telangana.

Why you must buy a personal accident insurance policy

Why you must buy a personal accident insurance policy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This insurance policy covers permanent total disablement, permanent partial disablement, temporary total disablement, accidental death and double indemnity for permanent total disability and accidental death

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

It was a special-purpose mobile gantry crane used in bridge construction and to install precast box girders in highway construction projects.

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra will be held in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13 and May 20. Counting of votes will be held on June 4.

Seven Kanwarias killed in road accidents

Seven Kanwarias killed in road accidents

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The Kanwarias blocked traffic on the Delhi-Jaipur highway.

How Imran Supporters Prevented His Arrest

How Imran Supporters Prevented His Arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Despite an over eight hour-long police operation outside Imran's home, the police could not arrest him due to strong resistance from PTI workers.

10 women among 11 killed in Indore temple during Ram Navami puja

10 women among 11 killed in Indore temple during Ram Navami puja

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Twelve persons died after the roof of a bawdi (well) collapsed during a havan, fire ritual, on the occasion of Ram Navami at a temple in Indore city, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, a senior official said.

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rishabh Pant has been shifted from the ICU to the private ward of the Max Hospital in Dehradun following an improvement in his condition.

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.

IPL PIX: Curran hits fifty as Punjab Kings down Delhi

IPL PIX: Curran hits fifty as Punjab Kings down Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Sam Curran's counter-attacking fifty powered Punjab Kings to a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2024 match in Chandigarh on Saturday.

2 workers die, 26 injured in fire at UPL chemical plant in Gujarat

2 workers die, 26 injured in fire at UPL chemical plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The fire broke out after a blast at United Phosphorus Ltd's plant in Jhagadia GIDC industrial area, said inspector P H Vasava of the local police station.

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The passengers aboard the helicopter are reported to be five Mexican nationals, whose identities have yet to be disclosed and pilot senior captain Chet B Gurung, the Himalayan Times newspaper reported

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

10 dead in fire at hotel used as Covid facility in AP

10 dead in fire at hotel used as Covid facility in AP

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

On Thursday, eight coronavirus patients died in a fire at a private hospital in Ahmedabad.

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of a village, Prakash said.

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Railways Minister said gas stoves carried by some passengers blew up when they were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules.

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Tanur police said a case was registered on Sunday itself against the owner of the boat, which reportedly did not have a licence to function.

He battled 95% burns, coma and 54 surgeries to get his MBA

He battled 95% burns, coma and 54 surgeries to get his MBA

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Manoj Rana who went to the US on an exchange programme was a victim of a fire accident in 2005. However, the determined young man survived the extreme situations in his life to chase his dream and is finally an MBA today.

'Success was 100 per cent sure'

'Success was 100 per cent sure'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'The rocks, the geology of the Himalayas will always spring surprises.' 'It's basically force majeure and the will of god.'

SC verdict may wipe out AMRI's entire profit

SC verdict may wipe out AMRI's entire profit

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court order asking Kolkata-based Advanced Medicare and Research Institute Hospital to pay Rs 5.96 crore as compensation for medical negligence could wipe out an entire year's profit. With interest, the compensation translates to a little more than Rs 11 crore.

Rakesh Roshan: What happened was a terrible accident, not sheer bad luck

Rakesh Roshan: What happened was a terrible accident, not sheer bad luck

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Rakesh Roshan offers token compensation to the deceased firefighter's family.

2 soldiers killed as T-90 tank's barrel bursts during exercise

2 soldiers killed as T-90 tank's barrel bursts during exercise

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Two Indian Army personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when the barrel of a T-90 tank burst during a field firing exercise in Madhya Pradesh's Babina, officials said on Friday.

Yogi terms Bulandshahr violence as an 'accident', 3 cops transferred

Yogi terms Bulandshahr violence as an 'accident', 3 cops transferred

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Additional Director General Intelligence SB Shiradkar had Friday submitted a report on the violence.

What's A Death File?

What's A Death File?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

One can't run away from death so this is the time that YOU must create your own death file. P V Subramanyam explains what you must know about this most essential financial tool.

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Ram Prasad, the accused, allegedly carried out the act early on Sunday morning, they said, adding the arrest was made after the post-mortem report found death by strangulation and burns.

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The passengers included 10 foreigners, according to the state-run Nepal Television.

40 killed in Kolkata accident

40 killed in Kolkata accident

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

A Kolkata-bound luxury bus from Orissa collided with a loaded truck at Baliara National Highway in Howrah district.

Fire onboard warship INS Savitri; no casualties

Fire onboard warship INS Savitri; no casualties

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

A "minor" fire broke out in one of the living compartments of warship 'INS Savitri' in the Naval dockyard in Visakhapatnam but there were no casualties.

Meet Rajat And Nishu Who Saved Pant

Meet Rajat And Nishu Who Saved Pant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'I must acknowledge these two heroes who helped me during my accident and ensured I got to the hospital safely. Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar, Thank you. I'll be forever grateful and indebted.'

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Almost all the deceased were migrant labourers hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Tiger Woods gets traffic ticket for accident

Tiger Woods gets traffic ticket for accident

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Tiger Woods, the world's top golfer, was slapped with a traffic ticket for careless driving on Tuesday, four days after driving his Cadillac SUV into a fire hydrant and a tree outside his Florida home.

Vehicles damaged in major pile-up on Pune bridge, many injured

Vehicles damaged in major pile-up on Pune bridge, many injured

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

At least 24 vehicles were damaged after a truck lost control on the downward slope of a bridge on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway late Sunday evening, in which several persons suffered injuries with eight of them being hospitalised, a police official said.

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The fire department said they received a call around 4.23 am about a fire in the factory at Udoh Nagar area after which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said.

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said 20 deaths were confirmed on the basis of information from various hospitals where those pulled out from the water and inside the boat were admitted.

Volvo mishap: 'Driver was on double duty, bus had fire crackers'

Volvo mishap: 'Driver was on double duty, bus had fire crackers'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The driver of the ill-fated Hyderabad-bound Volvo bus was overstressed and there were fire crackers inside the vehicle, according to findings of an investigation that probed two recent road mishaps in which 52 persons were killed.

Pant undergoes knee surgery; likely to be out for a year

Pant undergoes knee surgery; likely to be out for a year

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Rishabh Pant, who miraculously escaped a horrific car accident last week, has successfully undergone a knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital.