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Mumbai: Hit-and-run accused held, released on bail

Mumbai: Hit-and-run accused held, released on bail

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The son of a corporate honcho was arrested in a hit-and-run case in which a motorcyclist was seriously wounded, while a minor girl was killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

8 killed as bus catches fire on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

8 killed as bus catches fire on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Seven passengers were charred to death when a luxury bus caught fire after colliding with a diesel tanker in the wee hours of Wednesday on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway.

Tara, SRK, Pritam At Alia-Ranbir's Wedding Bash

Tara, SRK, Pritam At Alia-Ranbir's Wedding Bash

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Look, who we spotted at the party Alia, Ranbir hosted after their wedding.

10 killed, 30 injured as Mumbai-bound bus falls into gorge

10 killed, 30 injured as Mumbai-bound bus falls into gorge

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Ten persons were killed and about 30 injured when a Mumbai-bound private luxury bus turned turtle and fell into a gorge in Khandala taluka of the district, police said on Tuesday.

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Maharashtra CM said a high-level committee will probe the circumstances under which the 40-year-old overbridge collapsed.

Mumbai: Gun on Coast Guard ship goes off, building damaged

Mumbai: Gun on Coast Guard ship goes off, building damaged

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In a freak mishap, a 30 mm gun on board a Coast Guard ship went off accidentally when it was being repaired, damaging a portion of the Western Naval Command headquarters building in Mumbai.

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Nearly a decade ago, the first fully electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the road in the US. It was a model from Tesla, the world's most admired EV maker. A metal fragment punctured the underbelly of the vehicle, penetrating its battery pack, leading to a fire. Indian lawmakers and automakers have had nine years to study the incident (in fact, three Tesla Model Ss caught fire in two months in 2013) but seem to have learnt little.

Mumbai hit-and-run: Janhavi Gadkar's bail plea rejected

Mumbai hit-and-run: Janhavi Gadkar's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

A magistrate's court in Mumbai refused bail to corporate lawyer Janhavi Gadkar, accused of ramming her car into a taxi while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Centre must intervene: Amarinder on Ajnala incident

Centre must intervene: Amarinder on Ajnala incident

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

'The day when Ajnala incident took place, Bhagwant Mann was sitting in Mumbai with Arvind Kejriwal'

Black box of crashed Nepal plane recovered

Black box of crashed Nepal plane recovered

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The plane was found scattered at an altitude of 4,200 metres, a four-hour uphill hike from the centre of Thasang Village Municipality.

Crashing windowpane kills model in Mumbai

Crashing windowpane kills model in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

The victim, Pritinder Kaur Jaspal Singh Nagi, was standing outside the New Oberoi Hotel in Nariman Point, Mumbai, when the windowpane fell on her head.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

Auto, Health Insurance Queries Answered

Auto, Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers your queries on HEALTH insurance and AUTO insurance.

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai; 4 killed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The blaze erupted around 7 am in the gas processing plant of the ONGC located in Uran area of neighbouring Navi Mumbai, an official said.

5 coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Cuttack, 15 injured

5 coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Cuttack, 15 injured

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The train collided with a goods train amid dense fog. A high-level probe has been ordered into the incident. Passengers with major injuries have been sent to Cuttack Medical College Hospital. All passengers are stated to be out of danger.

10 hurt in Mumbai road rage; 2 boys held

10 hurt in Mumbai road rage; 2 boys held

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The accident occurred on Sunday night when a car carrying five students hit three auto rickshaws and then rammed into the people on the roadside, police said on Monday.

Railways must pay compensation if one falls off crowded train: HC

Railways must pay compensation if one falls off crowded train: HC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

A single bench of Justice Bharati Dangre directed the Western Railways to pay Rs 3 lakh to a 75-year-old man who suffered injuries to his leg after falling off an overcrowded local train.

CoBRA Jawans Dance At Village Wedding

CoBRA Jawans Dance At Village Wedding

Rediff.com31 May 2022

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The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

Anil Kapoor, Tabu visit Shabana Azmi in hospital

Anil Kapoor, Tabu visit Shabana Azmi in hospital

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

When Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday, her friends and colleagues from the film industry reacted immediately and rushed to her in support.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

Mortal remains of only 3 of 13 killed in copter crash identified

Mortal remains of only 3 of 13 killed in copter crash identified

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Out of the 13 people killed in the IAF helicopter crash near Coonoor on Wednesday, the mortal remains of only Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and Brig LS Lidder could be identified, officials said on Thursday.

Traffic hit as diesel tanker overturns in Mumbai

Traffic hit as diesel tanker overturns in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

A large number of vehicles, including twelve autorickshaws, two taxis and two-wheelers, were completely gutted while two residential buildings also caught fire.

5 killed, 3 injured as plane crashes in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

5 killed, 3 injured as plane crashes in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The King Air C90 12-seater aircraft had taken off from the Juhu airstrip on a test flight.

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'

Fix responsibility by evening: Maha CM on Mumbai bridge collapse

Fix responsibility by evening: Maha CM on Mumbai bridge collapse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

"It is shocking that such an accident can take place even after a structural audit. Primary responsibility will be fixed by this evening. I have asked civic chief (Ajoy Mehta) to find out names of those responsible," Fadnavis said.

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Rediff.com20 May 2021

It looks unlikely that a proper plan was in place or else the deaths could have been averted, reports Jyoti Mukul.

Another submarine mishap in Mumbai: 7 sailors hospitalised

Another submarine mishap in Mumbai: 7 sailors hospitalised

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Five sailors fell ill due to smoke inhalation and had to be hospitalised after smoke was detected on the INS Sindhuratna docked off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday morning.

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

CSK coach Fleming praises Gaikwad's superb innings

CSK coach Fleming praises Gaikwad's superb innings

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After registering a thrilling 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Stephen Fleming hailed opening batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad for playing a match-winning 88-run knock.

Missing Nepal plane found crashed, 21 bodies recovered

Missing Nepal plane found crashed, 21 bodies recovered

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Rescuers on Monday recovered 20 bodies from the wreckage site of the Tara Air plane that crashed in Nepal's mountainous Mustang district on Sunday with 22 people on board, including four Indians, minutes after taking off from the tourist city of Pokhara, officials said.

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Just Chillin! Bear Enjoys Ice Bath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

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'Fadnavis is as ruthless as Modi-Shah'

'Fadnavis is as ruthless as Modi-Shah'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

It was not a one-way ride up though for the man who now could potentially become the BJP's national president over time.

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All efforts are being made to help passengers. A formal enquiry will be conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau," the minister said on Twitter.

7 hurt as Mumbai-Patna Exp derails near Jabalpur

7 hurt as Mumbai-Patna Exp derails near Jabalpur

Rediff.com23 Mar 2003

The accident took place between Bohani and Kareli stations, about 150km from Jabalur, around 1500 IST.

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Super heroes, super cops, super fun. Sukanya Verma tells us it's all there on OTT this week.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Shaurya Chakra for Mumbai-based Navy pilot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Commander Kasutubh Gosavi was given the honour for saving 15 lives.

Planes overshoot runway thrice in 2 days: DGCA issues safety directions

Planes overshoot runway thrice in 2 days: DGCA issues safety directions

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

In a circular, the DGCA said, "Crew should be well aware of the aircraft limitations and of takeoff/landing performance calculations during the adverse weather operations." The regulator also said that the airlines must "make available sufficiently experienced crew in the cockpit".