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50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The sea training also included 'how to fish', something that made Kasab think that 'he had got a job and he could earn a respectable living'.

Man beaten to death by mob over beef rumours

Man beaten to death by mob over beef rumours

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Mohammad Akhlaq and his son were dragged out by villagers in Dadri in Uttar Pradesh just outside the capital, and beaten with bricks. Akhlaq died and his son is critical in hospital.

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

As the gunfire stopped at a parking garage in downtown Dallas, where five police officers were killed and seven others injured in "ambush style" firing during a protest against the fatal police shootings of black men this week, a new trend in crime-fighting crawled into spotlight.

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Assam government announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a job for the next of the kin of the deceased.

Woman officer was harassed during Tis Hazari clash

Woman officer was harassed during Tis Hazari clash

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Police are probing both the cases and efforts are on to trace the missing 9mm pistol, they said.

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India, many other biggies are eyeing Gujarat for either greenfield opportunities or brownfield expansion.

Fani to make morning landfall; 11 lakh evacuated

Fani to make morning landfall; 11 lakh evacuated

Rediff.com2 May 2019

According to the SRC, the evacuation of eight lakh people is the largest-ever evacuation operation in the country.

20 arrested in Jharkhand lynching cases, probe ordered

20 arrested in Jharkhand lynching cases, probe ordered

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The lynching was allegedly sparked by suspicions that the victims were child lifters.

We respect Pak's sovereignty but will target terrorists: US

We respect Pak's sovereignty but will target terrorists: US

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The United States respects Pakistan's sovereignty but will carry out strikes to eliminate terrorists who are targeting its forces, the Obama Administration said on Monday as Islamabad expressed concern over the drone strike by American forces on its territory to kill Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour.

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Double tragedy in US sports: Former boxing champ shot dead; Footballer shot at

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout

Volkswagen CEO's days appear numbered as emissions crisis deepens

Volkswagen CEO's days appear numbered as emissions crisis deepens

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Late on Monday, Volkswagen's U.S. chief Michael Horn said the company had "totally screwed up" and promised to make amends.

Relentless protests continue in AP over Telangana formation

Relentless protests continue in AP over Telangana formation

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions continued to simmer on Friday with protests continuing unabated over the Congress' decision to divide Andhra Pradesh.

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

13 dead in mass shooting in California bar packed with students

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The gunman, dressed in a black trenchcoat and armed with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine and smoke grenades, was found dead inside the Borderline Bar and Grill.

5 workers killed in explosion at industrial unit in Thane

5 workers killed in explosion at industrial unit in Thane

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The intensity of the blast was so high that window panes in adjoining buildings were shattered and shocked people were seen running helter-skelter, an eyewitness said.

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Dalits are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una in Gir-Somnath district.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Biting cold leaves trail of misery in North India

Biting cold leaves trail of misery in North India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The intense cold wave conditions accompanied by snowfall have left 24 people dead in Uttarakhand.

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Here are highlights of the 68th Republic Day parade.

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Major Suman Gawani, who served as a UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan, is the first Indian to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. 'On seeing the Indian flag on my uniform,' she says,' the locals would get very excited and say, 'Hindi, Hindi'.'

Delhi Police orders chargesheets in rape cases within 20 days

Delhi Police orders chargesheets in rape cases within 20 days

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Under fire over women's security following the December 16, 2012 gang rape incident, Delhi Police in a landmark decision on Friday announced that chargesheets in rape cases will be filed within 20 days to ensure speedy justice to victims.

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Italian stallion emerges as more desirable drive.

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Gavin Eugene Long, dressed in black and armed with a rifle, shot the police officers in an "ambush-style" attack on Sunday.

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Mumbai gets highest rainfall in 10 yrs, more to come

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Private weather agency Skymet said Mumbai is at 'serious risk of flooding' between July 3 and 5.

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The Indian and Israeli rabbis were singing a small departure song for brave little Moshe, who had spent many, likely, heartbreaking but bittersweet hours at this home of his babyhood, looking at the drawings his mother had made for him, that were still up in his room.'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Venugopal to file an affidavit indicating steps taken so far in the matter.

Death toll hits 21 as clashes continue in Kashmir

Death toll hits 21 as clashes continue in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Kashmir remained on the edge with six more persons, including a cop getting killed in violence on Sunday.

Why no amendment brought in drink driving cases: HC to Centre

Why no amendment brought in drink driving cases: HC to Centre

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted four weeks time to the Union government to respond to a petition seeking amendments in law to enhance punishment for offenders in drunk driving cases and more compensation to the accident victims.

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

12 pipe bombs, guns found at California gunman's house

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The Pakistani-origin gunman who carried out the massacre of 14 people in California along with his Pakistani wife may have been radicalised as he was in touch with extremists, officials said.

The Week that Was

The Week that Was

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Here's a look at the events that shaped the world last week.

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

As visibility remained poor and the city choked due to a haze, the Centre for Science and Environment asked the Delhi govt to roll out stringent plans for controlling winter pollution.

5 hot cars launched in October

5 hot cars launched in October

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.

'Hispanic' man guns down 5 at US shopping centre

'Hispanic' man guns down 5 at US shopping centre

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Sergeant Mark Francis said authorities were searching for a Hispanic man wearing gray who was last seen walking toward Interstate 5 from the mall.

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Most technology companies such as Infosys and Wipro, multinationals such as Amazon and IBM, and start-ups such as Flipkart have made the city their home thanks to its salubrious climate, cosmopolitan culture, and the ability to get talent locally

Pakistan's dangerous obsession with nuclear weapons

Pakistan's dangerous obsession with nuclear weapons

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

For the world and India, one of the most enduring challenges of the times is for Pakistan's nukes to be neutralised, before they are ever used by the State, their sponsored non-State actors or any rogue elements from the many terror tanzeems dotting Pakistan's unstable landscape, says Lieutenant General Kamal Davar (retd).

People know oil price rising due to global factors, don't support bandh: Centre

People know oil price rising due to global factors, don't support bandh: Centre

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Noting that oil prices had gone down after the BJP-led government came to power in May 2014, before they went up, Prasad said it is a problem whose solution is not in its hands.

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.