News for 'poisoning'

'I am the most venomous speaker around. I can spew poison'

'I am the most venomous speaker around. I can spew poison'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

'I do spew poison against Modi and his communalism. I am deeply depressed that India is on the edge of reaching where Germany was in January 1937 when Hitler came to power through a democratic election,' Mani Shankar Aiyar tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.

Napolean wasn't poisoned, poor diet killed him

Napolean wasn't poisoned, poor diet killed him

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The work provides indirect support for the suggestion that Napoleon died of stomach cancer linked to a poor diet, according to the institute.

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

"I wish the BBC would stop calling it 'Islamic State' because it is not an Islamic state," he told the BBC's 'Today' programme.

'Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife'

'Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Months before his ouster, disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai suspected a plot to poison his second wife by his son by his first marriage, according to a media report.

May be we need to poison Watson's food now: Whatmore

May be we need to poison Watson's food now: Whatmore

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Intimidated by the marauding Shane Watson, Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore joked that his team will either have to poison the Australian all-rounder's food or hope that he has a bad day in office in their crucial World Twenty20 Super Eight clash in Colombo on Tuesday.

Umpire's call of 'no ball' results in poisoning of sister

Umpire's call of 'no ball' results in poisoning of sister

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Angry at the umpire's decision, Sandeep Pal, one of the players, started beating him and said he would have to pay dearly for the mistake.

Hockey India lambasts IHF, says it's slowly poisoning the game

Hockey India lambasts IHF, says it's slowly poisoning the game

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Hockey India lambasted the Indian Hockey Federation for trying to lure players for its unsanctioned World Series Hockey league, saying such efforts by IHF are a 'blatant anti-national campaign' which will lead to 'slow poisoning' of the national game.

Power-hungry politicians are sowing the poison of hatred: Modi

Power-hungry politicians are sowing the poison of hatred: Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the Congress-led government at the Centre of supporting politicians sowing seeds of hatred to divide the nation.

Vyapam PIL lawyer falls sick; family suspects food poisoning attempt

Vyapam PIL lawyer falls sick; family suspects food poisoning attempt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Trivedi on Wednesday was going to appear in another PIL about rigged admissions to private medical colleges.

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 15-year term

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 15-year term

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, if convicted on these charges faces maximum possible penalties of 15 years imprisonment, $500,000 fine and three years of supervised release, federal authorities said.

Prisoner dies of food poisoning in Goa jail, several take ill

Prisoner dies of food poisoning in Goa jail, several take ill

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A murder convict died of suspected food poisoning on Friday and over 130 inmates of Goa Central Jail at Aguada and Sub-Jail at Mapusa took ill after apparently consuming the dinner prepared by prisoners last night, jail authorities said.

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden said that he is 'outraged' by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The assembly also witnessed a brief adjournment after the ruling alliance members pointed to remarks of Jarange and alleged there was a conspiracy to create unrest in the state.

34 tribal students taken ill due to suspected food poisoning

34 tribal students taken ill due to suspected food poisoning

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

At least 34 tribal students were hospitalised for suspected food poisoning in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh after consuming a meal at their hostel, officials said.

Will UP Startle Modi?

Will UP Startle Modi?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJP's ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.

Did you just buy poisoned fruit?

Did you just buy poisoned fruit?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Use of chemical compounds to artificially ripen, colour and increase the shelf life of fruit is rampant in India.

Cong didn't even spare 'Mahadev': Modi on betting app row

Cong didn't even spare 'Mahadev': Modi on betting app row

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

"The Congress government and the chief minister should tell the people of Chhattisgarh what link they have with the accused in this scam sitting in Dubai," he said.

Was she poisoned or did she overdose? Latest in the Indrani case

Was she poisoned or did she overdose? Latest in the Indrani case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Here are the latest updates in the Indrani case after she was rushed to hospital after an alleged over dose in prison

How 46 million Indians are being slowly poisoned

How 46 million Indians are being slowly poisoned

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Water from as many as 78,508 rural habitations is contaminated by arsenic, fluoride, iron or nitrate, finds out Chaitanya Mallapur/IndiaSpend.com.

24 die at Maha hospital in 1 day, including 12 infants

24 die at Maha hospital in 1 day, including 12 infants

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Twenty-four deaths, including that of 12 infants, have been reported in the last 24 hours in a government hospital in Nanded, a top Maharashtra health official said on Monday.

Loan app's harassment behind Kerala couple's suicide?

Loan app's harassment behind Kerala couple's suicide?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The relatives have lodged a complaint with the police alleging that the instant loan app's depraved tactics to recover a loan borrowed by the family is likely to have led to them taking the extreme step.

'Intruders were heading to PM's seat'

'Intruders were heading to PM's seat'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Many MPs felt they were going to take out a weapon and shoot us all.'

39 years on, horrors of Bhopal gas tragedy continue to haunt survivors

39 years on, horrors of Bhopal gas tragedy continue to haunt survivors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

At least 3,787 people were killed and more than five lakh were affected physically after a toxic gas leaked from the pesticide factory on the intervening night of December 2 and 3, 1984.

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny goes 'missing' from prison

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny goes 'missing' from prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Navalny, who was imprisoned in a penal colony east of Moscow was sentenced to 19 years in prison in August after he was found guilty of creating an "extremist community, financing extremist activities" and numerous other crimes.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

Mid-day meal case: 'Principal's husband bought poison'

Mid-day meal case: 'Principal's husband bought poison'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Bihar education minister tells state assembly that school principal Meena Devi's husband, Arjun Rai, purchased insecticide two days before the mid-day meal tragedy. M I Khan reports

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

'We are not worried what Modiji says about Muslims'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

While political experts claim that the Modi Magic is missing in the 2024 general election, the common people in the street -- at least those in the crowd on Thursday -- vow that they will vote for Modi and the candidate who contests the election doesn't matter much.

Several England players affected by virus in Pakistan

Several England players affected by virus in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Several England players, including skipper Ben Stokes, have been affected by a virus on the eve of their opening Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, senior batsman Joe Root said on Wednesday.

Move out: Delhi housing colony to Aiyar, daughter over Ram temple stand

Move out: Delhi housing colony to Aiyar, daughter over Ram temple stand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Aiyar in a video posted on Facebook, however, stated that she did not live in the colony represented by the RWA and that she did not receive any "notice" (letter) from it.

7 more patients died in Maha hospital; total 31 in 2 days

7 more patients died in Maha hospital; total 31 in 2 days

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Earlier, 24 deaths were reported at the Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded in 24 hours between September 30 and October 1. Twelve of the 24 deceased were infants, a top Maharashtra health department official said on Monday.

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Chided by BJP MP, Delhi Jal Board official bathes in Yamuna

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A senior Delhi Jal Board (DJB) official on Sunday bathed in water taken from a stretch of the Yamuna where the utility sprayed a chemical to dissipate foam in the river.

AAP spokesperson booked for calling BJP's Shehzad Poonawala 'Mujahideen'

AAP spokesperson booked for calling BJP's Shehzad Poonawala 'Mujahideen'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Priyanka Kakkar wondered if "Mujahideen" or "Shehzad" meant "terrorist" and hit back at Poonawala for referring to a chief minister as "Jihadi."

Recruitment for terrorist groups will be treated as terror act: J-K DGP

Recruitment for terrorist groups will be treated as terror act: J-K DGP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

He said law enforcement agencies are cracking down on those involved in recruitment for terrorist groups as well as narcotic dealers and smugglers.

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

While India should be concerned about disparities, the fact is that whereas three decades ago about half the people had incomes greater than $2.15 a day, today seven out of eight do, notes T N Ninan.

T issue perfect example of Cong sowing 'seeds of poison': Modi

T issue perfect example of Cong sowing 'seeds of poison': Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Accusing Congress of pursuing vote-bank politics, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the turmoil over the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh was a perfect example of how the ruling party sowed "seeds of poison".

2024 elections could be last in India if...: Kharge

2024 elections could be last in India if...: Kharge

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed apprehension that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be the last opportunity for the people to save democracy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi might prefer dictatorship in case his party wins the upcoming polls.

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Row erupts as UP teacher asks students to slap boy from minority community

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The teacher, identified as Trapti Tyagi, can be seen asking the students of class 2 of a private school in Khubbapur village under Mansurpur police station area in Muzaffarnagar to hit the hapless child.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Chess mind games: Praggnanandhaa challenges Carlsen

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa has expressed his determination to approach the World Cup final against Magnus Carlsen with a fresh mindset.