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BEST Bus Driver's Bail Denied in Deadly Mumbai Accident

BEST Bus Driver's Bail Denied in Deadly Mumbai Accident

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court has denied bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing his lack of training on electric vehicles and negligence.

Zomato Agent Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident In Mumbai

Zomato Agent Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident In Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Zomato food delivery agent was killed in a road accident involving an autorickshaw and a truck on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai. The drivers of both vehicles fled the scene, and police are investigating.

Beed Police Uncover Murder Staged As Road Accident

Beed Police Uncover Murder Staged As Road Accident

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Police in Beed district have arrested two individuals for the murder of a man, Kiran Bandu Sonawane, which they initially attempted to disguise as a road accident. The investigation involved analysing crime scene evidence, call records, and CCTV footage to uncover the truth and apprehend the suspects.

Post stabbing incident, Maharashtra boosts Mumbai local train security

Post stabbing incident, Maharashtra boosts Mumbai local train security

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Following a fatal stabbing on a Mumbai local train, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to expand CCTV coverage, strengthen police patrolling, and implement other safety measures across the suburban railway network. The state also highlighted the quick arrest of the accused using facial recognition technology and ongoing efforts for passenger and women's safety.

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Three conservancy workers were seriously injured in Powai, Mumbai, after being hit by a speeding tempo while working on a sewer. The driver has been booked for rash and negligent driving.

Speeding BEST Bus Causes Fatal Accident In Dadar

Speeding BEST Bus Causes Fatal Accident In Dadar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A speeding BEST bus in Mumbai's Dadar area collided with multiple vehicles, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The bus driver reportedly lost control, leading to a chaotic scene and traffic disruptions.

How Mumbai Police Unravelled A Five-Year-Old Murder Mystery

How Mumbai Police Unravelled A Five-Year-Old Murder Mystery

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a five-year-old murder case. The accused allegedly killed a friend over a financial dispute in Sindhudurg district and staged it as a road accident by throwing the body and motorcycle into a valley. The case was cracked following a tip-off received by the Ghatkopar Unit of the Mumbai crime branch.

11-year-old killed as tree falls on school bus in Mumbai

11-year-old killed as tree falls on school bus in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 hours ago

An 11-year-old student was killed and four others injured when a roadside Peepal tree fell on a school bus carrying 12 children in Mumbai's Chembur area. The incident has raised questions about civic preparedness and public safety.

Sewri-Worli Connector Construction Accident Claims Worker's Life

Sewri-Worli Connector Construction Accident Claims Worker's Life

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 19-year-old worker died after a steel frame fell on him during the construction of the Sewri-Worli Connector in Mumbai. This is the fourth fatality involving infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in recent days, raising concerns about construction safety.

300 mm rain in 24 hrs floods Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

300 mm rain in 24 hrs floods Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai experienced heavy overnight monsoon rains, with some areas receiving over 200 mm in 24 hours, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion, and disruptions in suburban train services, particularly on Central Railway lines due to a track cave-in.

Mumbai receives relief as pre-monsoon showers lash city

Mumbai receives relief as pre-monsoon showers lash city

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Mumbai and its suburbs experienced widespread pre-monsoon showers, offering relief from the recent heat and humidity. Several areas received moderate to heavy rainfall, with no major disruptions reported.

Cement Mixer Truck Kills Girl In Mumbai; Driver Booked

Cement Mixer Truck Kills Girl In Mumbai; Driver Booked

Rediff.com16 May 2026

An eight-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a cement mixer truck in Mumbai's Sakinaka area. The truck driver has been booked for causing death by negligence and rash driving.

Speeding BEST bus rams into cars and bikes in Mumbai, 1 died, 3 injured

Speeding BEST bus rams into cars and bikes in Mumbai, 1 died, 3 injured

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A speeding BEST bus in Mumbai's Dadar area collided with multiple vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, injuring at least four people. The bus driver reportedly lost control, leading to traffic disruptions and the driver's detention.

Motorcycle Accident in Airoli Claims Two Lives

Motorcycle Accident in Airoli Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Two men died in Navi Mumbai after their motorcycle collided with an excavator. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred in Airoli.

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A teenage girl and a 21-year-old woman were seriously injured after a tree fell from a construction site onto their auto-rickshaw in Mumbai. Police have registered an FIR against the construction company.

3 killed after speeding bike hits pedestrian in Mumbai's Marine Drive

3 killed after speeding bike hits pedestrian in Mumbai's Marine Drive

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Three people died in an accident on Marine Drive in Mumbai after a speeding motorcycle hit a pedestrian.

Mumbai-Nashik Highway Gets Camera Enforcement To Curb Speeding

Mumbai-Nashik Highway Gets Camera Enforcement To Curb Speeding

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have launched a six-month camera-based speed enforcement pilot project on the Mumbai-Nashik highway to curb over-speeding and improve road safety.

Bombay HC Grants Bail in BEST Bus Accident, Highlights Lack of Electric Bus Training

Bombay HC Grants Bail in BEST Bus Accident, Highlights Lack of Electric Bus Training

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing a lack of practical training for operating electric buses.

Businessman Gets Bail in Son's Fatal Car Accident Case

Businessman Gets Bail in Son's Fatal Car Accident Case

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court granted bail to a businessman whose minor son was involved in a fatal car accident. The court cited a lack of evidence suggesting the father knew his son had taken the car.

Mumbai Court Denies Return Of BMW In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Mumbai Court Denies Return Of BMW In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court rejected a plea to return a BMW involved in a fatal hit-and-run, citing potential misuse. The car, allegedly driven by Mihir Shah, son of a former Shiv Sena leader, was deemed a 'weapon' in the 2024 incident that killed a 45-year-old woman.

Speeding BEST Bus Collides With Multiple Vehicles In Dadar, Four Injured

Speeding BEST Bus Collides With Multiple Vehicles In Dadar, Four Injured

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A speeding BEST bus in Mumbai's Dadar area collided with multiple vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, injuring at least four people. The bus driver reportedly lost control, leading to traffic disruptions and the driver's detention.

400-tonne crane topples at Mumbai metro site; traffic hit

400-tonne crane topples at Mumbai metro site; traffic hit

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A crane collapse at a Mumbai Metro construction site in BKC caused significant traffic disruptions, prompting swift action from MMRDA to restore normalcy and investigate the cause of the accident.

Mumbai-Pune E-way 'missing link' operational, travel time cut by up to 30 min

Mumbai-Pune E-way 'missing link' operational, travel time cut by up to 30 min

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link is now fully operational, reducing travel time between the two cities. The Mumbai-bound carriageway opened after a delay due to dismantling of inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work. The project, dubbed an 'engineering marvel', includes tunnels, viaducts and a cable-stayed bridge.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link to open on May 1; cuts travel by 30 mins

Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link to open on May 1; cuts travel by 30 mins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the long-awaited 'missing link' on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, aimed at bypassing the winding Bhor Ghat section and improving safety, will be inaugurated on May 1.

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.

Road Accident Claims Tribunal Awards 31.65 Lakh to Vendor's Family

Road Accident Claims Tribunal Awards 31.65 Lakh to Vendor's Family

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of 31.65 lakh to the family of a vegetable vendor who died in a road accident in 2017.

MACT Awards 24 Lakh Compensation in 2010 Tanker Accident Case

MACT Awards 24 Lakh Compensation in 2010 Tanker Accident Case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 24.05 lakh compensation to the family of a tanker driver who died in a road accident in 2010. The insurance company's claim that the petition was time-barred was dismissed.

Over 20 lakh aspirants take NEET re-test in India, abroad amid tight security

Over 20 lakh aspirants take NEET re-test in India, abroad amid tight security

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The NEET-UG re-exam was held at centres across the country and overseas on Sunday amid tight security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination.

Sack Hardik, Mahela! What Mumbai Indians MUST FIX URGENTLY

Sack Hardik, Mahela! What Mumbai Indians MUST FIX URGENTLY

Rediff.com5 May 2026

After a disappointing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians face critical decisions to rebuild their team and restore their legacy. From captaincy changes to squad adjustments, here are the key steps they must take to revive their fortunes.

Reckless Driving Blamed in Fatal Mumbai Motorcycle Crash

Reckless Driving Blamed in Fatal Mumbai Motorcycle Crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Two youths died and two others were injured in a motorcycle accident on the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai. Police are investigating the incident, citing reckless driving as a potential cause.

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

10 Football Fever Moments From Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Exploring memorable scenes that celebrate football in the movies.

Tempo Driver Detained After Fatal Palghar Collision

Tempo Driver Detained After Fatal Palghar Collision

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police have detained a tempo driver after a collision with a truck in Palghar, Maharashtra, which resulted in 13 fatalities. An FIR has been registered against both drivers for violating road rules. The accident occurred due to heavy traffic and the tempo driver taking a wrong-side shortcut.

Two Youths Killed In Thane Highway Hit-And-Run Incident

Two Youths Killed In Thane Highway Hit-And-Run Incident

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Two youths were killed in a hit-and-run incident on a highway in Thane district after an unidentified vehicle crashed into their two-wheeler.

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Twist in Pune fort death: Fiancee, male friend held for realtor's fatal fall

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Pune have detained the fiancee and a male friend of trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, who was initially believed to have died in an accidental fall at Lohagad fort. The case is now being investigated as a murder, with allegations that the two suspects pushed Agarwal into a deep gorge.

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled construction pit in Mumbai. Police have booked a private contractor for negligence.

Delivery Man Dies After Being Hit by Dumper Truck on Mumbai Highway

Delivery Man Dies After Being Hit by Dumper Truck on Mumbai Highway

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old delivery man was killed on the Western Express Highway in Dahisar, Mumbai, after his scooter was hit by a dumper truck. The driver was later arrested.

Supriya Sule's Car Hit Due To Reckless Driving On Expressway

Supriya Sule's Car Hit Due To Reckless Driving On Expressway

Rediff.com9 May 2026

NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule reported that her car was hit by another vehicle on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway due to reckless driving. Sule and her companions are safe, and she has urged motorists to prioritise road safety.

70-foot Messi statue in Kolkata taken down over safety concerns

70-foot Messi statue in Kolkata taken down over safety concerns

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 70-foot statue of football legend Lionel Messi was removed from Kolkata's Lake Town area on Monday after concerns were raised about its safety.

Mumbai Metro network expands with launch of two new lines

Mumbai Metro network expands with launch of two new lines

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Mumbai's metro network has expanded with the inauguration of the first phases of Metro Line 9 and Line 2B, promising improved connectivity and reduced travel times for commuters.

10 Haunting Love Stories

10 Haunting Love Stories

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.