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Nagpur: Woman, Daughter Found Hanged; Suicide Suspected

Nagpur: Woman, Daughter Found Hanged; Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A woman and her daughter were found dead at their home in Nagpur, India, in a suspected suicide. The daughter had recently lost her newborn baby.

Ambulance driver abandons woman, newborn on road in Palghar

Ambulance driver abandons woman, newborn on road in Palghar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

A woman was forced to walk 2 km with her newborn after an ambulance driver allegedly abandoned her on a road in Maharashtra's Palghar district, prompting authorities to launch a probe into the matter, officials said on Tuesday.

4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024: Journal

4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024: Journal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A new series of research papers in The British Medical Journal reveals that global progress in reducing preventable deaths among newborn babies and children has slowed substantially since 2015, with an estimated 4.9 million children dying before age five in 2024, including 2.3 million neonatal deaths.

Inter-State Child Trafficking Ring Uncovered In Gujarat

Inter-State Child Trafficking Ring Uncovered In Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Gujarat have busted an inter-state child trafficking racket, arresting the kingpin from Telangana. The gang, known as the 'Murugan Gang,' allegedly trafficked newborn babies from multiple states, selling them at high prices. The investigation is ongoing to rescue the trafficked children.

'Goosebumps': How stray dogs saved newborn left abandoned in cold

'Goosebumps': How stray dogs saved newborn left abandoned in cold

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Residents say the dogs did not allow anyone or anything to come near through the night, except the morning light itself.

Kota Hospital Deaths: Infection Source Remains A Mystery

Kota Hospital Deaths: Infection Source Remains A Mystery

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The condition of three women remains critical after contracting a kidney infection following caesarean deliveries at a government hospital in Kota. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the infection, which has already resulted in two deaths.

Sonam Kapoor Cradles Her Baby Boy

Sonam Kapoor Cradles Her Baby Boy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Sonam Kapoor and husband Anand Ahuja have joyfully welcomed their second son, with Sonam sharing the first heartwarming glimpse of the newborn and expressing profound gratitude to the medical team at the H N Reliance Hospital for their exceptional care.

More Women Contract Infections At Kota Hospital

More Women Contract Infections At Kota Hospital

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Two more women have contracted infections at a government-run hospital in Kota, India, with family members alleging they were forced to move them to private facilities after complications arose. This follows a previous incident where several women contracted infections after undergoing cesarean deliveries at the same hospital.

Human sacrifice? Severed head of newborn found in J'khand

Human sacrifice? Severed head of newborn found in J'khand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Asked if the baby was sacrificed, Rajwar said investigations are going on several fronts, although no evidence related to it has been found so far.

Woman Dies After C-Section; Other Women Develop Complications

Woman Dies After C-Section; Other Women Develop Complications

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A 22-year-old woman died after a C-section at a Kota hospital, while other women developed complications. Authorities claim the death was due to heart issues, not infection, and are investigating the cause of the complications.

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Satwik-Chirag End Title Drought At Singapore Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.

Telangana bus crash: Newborn, mother among 19 killed

Telangana bus crash: Newborn, mother among 19 killed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Survivors recount the horrific Telangana bus accident that claimed 19 lives, detailing the scene and the impact on affected families.

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Bharathiraja's 10 Tamil Classics

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at 84, leaving an indelible mark on Tamil cinema with masterpieces like 16 Vayathinile, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary and Karuththamma, among others.

Randeep Hooda-Lin Laishram Reveal Daughter's Name

Randeep Hooda-Lin Laishram Reveal Daughter's Name

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram, have announced the name of their newborn daughter as Nyomica, a name signifying 'Divine Grace, Freedom and limitless, like the sky'.

Indore horror: Rats bite 2 newborns in hospital, one dies of pneumonia

Indore horror: Rats bite 2 newborns in hospital, one dies of pneumonia

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Two newborn babies were bitten by rats at a government hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, leading to an investigation and demands for accountability.

Child Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Andhra Pradesh: Infants Illegally Sold

Child Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Andhra Pradesh: Infants Illegally Sold

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Andhra Pradesh police have dismantled a child trafficking syndicate in Eluru district, uncovering the illegal sale of infants following an investigation into suspicious child registration records.

Lockie Ferguson: How Bowlers Can Succeed In High-Scoring IPL

Lockie Ferguson: How Bowlers Can Succeed In High-Scoring IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson discusses the challenges bowlers face in the high-scoring IPL and how they can remain aggressive and restrict runs. He also talks about adapting to conditions and supporting fellow New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson.

Medical Negligence Allegations: Ayodhya Hospital Sealed After Deaths

Medical Negligence Allegations: Ayodhya Hospital Sealed After Deaths

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A private hospital in Ayodhya, India, has been sealed and is under investigation following the deaths of a woman and her newborn, allegedly due to medical negligence during childbirth.

Indore hospital deaths: 'How could rats enter ICU and bite newborns'

Indore hospital deaths: 'How could rats enter ICU and bite newborns'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

A newborn girl died after being bitten by rats at a government-run hospital in Indore, India. The father has accused the hospital of negligence, and a tribal outfit has staged a protest demanding compensation.

Same Day, New Life: Pahalgam Survivor Names Son Pahal

Same Day, New Life: Pahalgam Survivor Names Son Pahal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Born into a family that survived the Pahalgam terrorist attack on the very day the attack took place a year ago, a Chhattisgarh family names their newborn Pahal.

'Happy Mother's Day My Jaan'

'Happy Mother's Day My Jaan'

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Bollywood mothers multitask their children with their showbiz careers, and emerge even bigger stars! They celebrate Mother's Day with some adorable pictures.

Private Hospital in Noida Sealed After Staff Arrested in Baby Trafficking Case

Private Hospital in Noida Sealed After Staff Arrested in Baby Trafficking Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A private hospital in Noida was sealed after its owner and staff were arrested for allegedly selling a five-day-old girl. Police are investigating the human trafficking case.

Satheesan, Suvendu, Vijay Will Struggle To Fund Poll Promises

Satheesan, Suvendu, Vijay Will Struggle To Fund Poll Promises

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have been fiscally stressed for a considerable period of time, and there are no easy ways to mobilise revenues to meet the cost of the promised freebies, particularly in the prevailing difficult economic scenario, points out M Govinda Rao.

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.

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From Bandit Queen to Dhurandhar, these Indian films pushed cinematic violence to shocking, stomach-churning extremes.

Atlee, Priya Celebrate Daughter's Birth

Atlee, Priya Celebrate Daughter's Birth

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Filmmaker Atlee and his wife Priya have joyfully announced the arrival of their second child, a baby girl.

Rats bit off 4 fingers of newborn girl in Indore hospital, claims group

Rats bit off 4 fingers of newborn girl in Indore hospital, claims group

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Days after a newborn girl died at the government-run Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MYH) in Indore, a tribal outfit on Monday claimed rats had gnawed her four fingers, and accused the medical facility's administration of lying and misleading everyone.

Woman Delivers Baby at Hospital Gate After Ambulance Driver Leaves Her

Woman Delivers Baby at Hospital Gate After Ambulance Driver Leaves Her

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 28-year-old woman delivered a baby girl at the main gate of a Raisen district hospital after a Janani Express ambulance driver allegedly left her outside. Hospital staff assisted the woman and her newborn, and the hospital is investigating the incident.

Security lapse as three-day-old child kidnapped from Delhi hospital

Security lapse as three-day-old child kidnapped from Delhi hospital

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A three-day-old boy was allegedly abducted from a Delhi hospital, prompting a police investigation and search operation.

Delhi woman kills newborn after delivering in bathroom, dumps body in trash

Delhi woman kills newborn after delivering in bathroom, dumps body in trash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A 26-year-old domestic worker was arrested for allegedly strangling her newborn to death after giving birth in her employer's bathroom in Patel Nagar. She confessed to the crime due to fear of social stigma.

Punjab Kings' Lockie Ferguson to miss initial phase of IPL 2026 for family time

Punjab Kings' Lockie Ferguson to miss initial phase of IPL 2026 for family time

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson will miss the first seven IPL games for Punjab Kings to spend time with his family after the birth of his child.

MP hospital shocker: Dog carries newborn's body in its jaws

MP hospital shocker: Dog carries newborn's body in its jaws

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

"As per CCTV footage, the incident happened between 1:30 and 2am. A young girl was seen going into the toilet during this period. When we checked with staff, we found the 17-year-old girl had come here complaining of colic and had been admitted at 9pm on Friday. We suspect the girl gave birth to a child in the toilet," Mhow civil hospital in charge Dr HR Verma told PTI.

How Rahul put Test team before newborn

How Rahul put Test team before newborn

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'He wanted to be there early. He wanted to play the side game (India A tour game).'

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A stray dog was found carrying a dead newborn child in its mouth in a bustling area of Rewa city in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the police to launch a probe to find out those who dumped the baby, an official said on Thursday.

The Harrowing Birth Of Priyanka-Nick's Baby Malti Marie

The Harrowing Birth Of Priyanka-Nick's Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Priyanka Chopra recalled standing in the operating room as doctors intubated the newborn, admitting she did not know if her daughter would survive.

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A protest march in Siliguri, India, concerning the alleged assault of a pregnant Adivasi woman, escalated into violence, prompting police intervention and multiple detentions.

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Kuno welcomes 3 new cubs, Indian cheetah count rises to 38

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

cheetah Gamini was translocated to India from South Africa as part of the ambitious project to revive the population of the world's fastest land animal in India, which had gone extinct decades ago.

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.

'It's not a word but...': Newborn girls named 'Sindoor' in UP

'It's not a word but...': Newborn girls named 'Sindoor' in UP

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under the moniker Operation Sindoor.

Pakistan Sees Increase in Child Abuse Cases in 2025

Pakistan Sees Increase in Child Abuse Cases in 2025

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A non-profit organisation reports a rise in child abuse and gender-based violence cases across Pakistan in 2025, with Punjab province accounting for the majority of reported incidents.