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Air India plane returns to Delhi after fire in engine

Air India plane returns to Delhi after fire in engine

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

An Air India flight bound for Indore made an emergency landing in Delhi after a fire indication in one of its engines. All passengers are safe and being transferred to another aircraft.

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the US. He is wanted in connection with several high-profile crimes.

Amid India protests, Yunus govt takes responsibility of Dipu Das' family

Amid India protests, Yunus govt takes responsibility of Dipu Das' family

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Yunus's office, meanwhile, reconfirmed that financial and welfare assistance would be provided to Das' family, and relevant authorities would remain in close contact with them in the coming period.

Chaos at Messi's Kolkata event sparks political slugfest

Chaos at Messi's Kolkata event sparks political slugfest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Political parties in West Bengal, including the ruling TMC and opposition BJP, have condemned the organizers of an event featuring Lionel Messi in Kolkata after it descended into chaos due to spectators' inability to properly view the football star. Demands for action and accountability have been made.

Bus tyre burst creates panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur area

Bus tyre burst creates panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur area

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

A loud sound, later identified as a bus tyre burst, caused panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur area, triggering concerns due to a recent explosion in the city.

UP fog tragedy: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up

UP fog tragedy: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

A major pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, India, resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries due to dense fog and low visibility.

Toll in Goalpara firing incident mounts to seven

Toll in Goalpara firing incident mounts to seven

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The death toll in the attack by suspected Garo National Liberation Army insurgents on a group of people gambling on the occasion of Diwali in Assam's Goalpara district has risen to seven.

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A DJ's father was shot dead in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over music at a wedding function. The incident occurred after the DJ stopped the music late at night, leading to an argument with the groom's relatives.

Six months on, AI-171 crash site remains frozen in silence

Six months on, AI-171 crash site remains frozen in silence

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Six months after the Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the site remains a haunting reminder for local residents, marked by charred remains and lingering memories of the tragic event.

Two arrested in firing incident inside Mathura jail

Two arrested in firing incident inside Mathura jail

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Two persons, including a guard of the Mathura jail, have been arrested in a firing incident, believed to be a fallout of gang war, that took place inside the jail premises two days ago.

Ukraine's underwater drones hit 2 Russian oil tankers in Black Sea

Ukraine's underwater drones hit 2 Russian oil tankers in Black Sea

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Ukraine claimed responsibility after explosions hit the vessels on Friday and Saturday.

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

'We just need to chisel away at some of the things we haven't got quite right and make sure that we still have that conviction of what we're trying to achieve.'

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that permission has been denied to hold the Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24.

Indore hospital under fire as rats bite, kill two newborns

Indore hospital under fire as rats bite, kill two newborns

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Contradictory statements from officials have surfaced regarding the post mortem examination in the case of two infants who died after being bitten by rats at a government-run hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident has triggered investigations and disciplinary actions.

Cash row: HC probe report, SC video cast doubt on Delhi fire chief's claim

Cash row: HC probe report, SC video cast doubt on Delhi fire chief's claim

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

A video and inquiry report have raised questions about the Delhi Fire Services' claim that no cash was found at the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma during a fire incident on March 14. The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows fire fighters dousing flames on articles that appear to include half-burnt Indian currency notes. The Delhi High Court Chief Justice has initiated an in-house inquiry against Justice Varma and the Supreme Court has proposed his transfer to the Allahabad High Court.

Sporadic violence in Bangladesh ahead of Hasina verdict

Sporadic violence in Bangladesh ahead of Hasina verdict

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Sporadic violence erupts across Bangladesh as the nation awaits a special tribunal verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case of alleged crimes against humanity. Security is heightened, and authorities are on high alert.

'My Husband Was Killed For His Religious Identity'

'My Husband Was Killed For His Religious Identity'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

A street vendor in Bihar's Nawada district died after a group of youth tortured him for hours because he was Muslim.

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Accompanied by Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and other leaders of the Grand Alliance, Yadav made a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi, asking who gave permission to the Munger police to act like 'General Dyer'.

26/11 victims' families did not get full justice, says Nikam

26/11 victims' families did not get full justice, says Nikam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Lawyer Ujjwal Nikam says that while justice has been delivered to some victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, their conspirators are still hiding in Pakistan. He criticizes Pakistan's handling of the trials of those arrested and calls for action against masterminds like Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

2 US National Guard members shot near White House

2 US National Guard members shot near White House

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal was identified as the suspected gunman who shot the two National Guard members.

'Man-eater' leopard that killed 3 people shot dead in Pune

'Man-eater' leopard that killed 3 people shot dead in Pune

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The incidents sparked massive public outrage across Junnar, Shirur, Ambegaon and Khed talukas, where leopard attacks have escalated sharply.

Narrow entrance spells doom for Hyderabad fire victims

Narrow entrance spells doom for Hyderabad fire victims

Rediff.com18 May 2025

For the 17 people who perished in a blaze near the historic Charminar in Hyderabad on Sunday, the house located in a tunnel-like alley with a narrow entrance and staircase proved to be the death trap as it prevented them from escaping to safety.

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid end losing streak; Kane rescues Bayern

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Inter edge Genoa to go top

Lashkar activist shot dead in Pakistan's Punjab

Lashkar activist shot dead in Pakistan's Punjab

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

A 28-year-old man, believed to be an activist of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, was shot dead in Punjab province of Pakistan. Police deny the deceased was a member of the banned LeT.

'Dhurandhar Is Not Just A Project For Me'

'Dhurandhar Is Not Just A Project For Me'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

'It feels like the universe gently whispered, 'Pause, don't rush away yet, there's a story waiting for you here'.'

Gunman opens fire in US school; 2 kids dead, 17 injured

Gunman opens fire in US school; 2 kids dead, 17 injured

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

In yet another tragic incident of gun violence in the United States, a man opened fire during morning Mass at a Catholic school in the city of Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota, killing two children and injuring 17 others before turning the gun on himself, media repots said, citing law enforcement and hospital officials.

Anmol Bishnoi files plea seeking protection from Pak gangster

Anmol Bishnoi files plea seeking protection from Pak gangster

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, seeks protection, fearing an attack by Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti due to social media posts. He is currently in NIA custody after deportation from the US.

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

East Bengal power past Punjab FC in Super Cup semi-final

Assam govt tables inquiry report on 1983 Nellie massacre

Assam govt tables inquiry report on 1983 Nellie massacre

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The Assam government on Tuesday distributed the report of the Tewary Commission, which had probed into the 1983 Nellie massacre during which over 2,000 people were killed, and large-scale violence that year, in the Assembly on first day of Winter Session.

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, sparking a blame game between AAP and BJP over the causes and responsibility for the pollution.

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

An ultra-Left students' outfit, RSF, has triggered a row by symbolically naming the venue of its state conference after Maoist leaders killed by security forces. The conference was held at Jadavpur University.

Documents destroyed in fire but files stored digitally, says ED

Documents destroyed in fire but files stored digitally, says ED

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said that while certain documents and furniture have been burnt in a fire at its Mumbai office, there is no impediment to probes or trials as files are also stored digitally. The fire broke out on Sunday at the mezzanine floor of the ED's Mumbai Zonal Office-I, located in the Kaiser-I-Hind building. The agency said that the fire was caused by a short circuit and that the office is now operational from a different location. The ED is also in the process of establishing a standalone office space in Mumbai.

Maha: Bidi sparks fire in train lavatory, passenger held

Maha: Bidi sparks fire in train lavatory, passenger held

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The blaze was quickly doused and no one was injured in the incident which occurred near Yevat in Pune district at around 8 am, an official from Daund railway police station said.

Delhi's Lajpat Rai Market reopens post blast, traders eye revival

Delhi's Lajpat Rai Market reopens post blast, traders eye revival

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Shopkeepers at Lajpat Rai Market in Delhi express relief and uncertainty as the market reopens after a blast near the Red Fort. They anticipate a slow return to normal business and footfall due to lingering fear and security concerns.

Classmate shot Gurugram student as he 'ignored' him

Classmate shot Gurugram student as he 'ignored' him

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A Class 11 student who was shot at by his classmate in Gurugram 'angered' the accused as he was engrossed in his mobile phone and ignored the latter's repeated questions, police said on Monday.

8 kids among 17 killed as fire engulfs Hyderabad building

8 kids among 17 killed as fire engulfs Hyderabad building

Rediff.com18 May 2025

A blaze triggered by a suspected short circuit in a building near the iconic Charminar here on Sunday left 17 people dead, with a majority of them being children.

Another fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh

Another fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The fire spread to over a dozen nearby camps, causing significant damage.

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi killed at least eight people and injured 24 others, reviving memories of past terror attacks in the city.

AI flight's aux power unit catches fire after Delhi landing, all safe

AI flight's aux power unit catches fire after Delhi landing, all safe

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

An Air India A321 plane's auxiliary power unit caught fire after landing at the Delhi airport. All passengers and crew members are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for investigations.

PIX: Monorail train tilts in Mumbai during test run

PIX: Monorail train tilts in Mumbai during test run

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

A monorail train tilted during a test run at Wadala depot in Mumbai. No passengers were on board, and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred during signalling trials, and the train suffered some damage.