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Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Why Pune Man Planted Bomb In Hospital To Extort Money

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.

Three Arrested After Autorickshaw Driver Fatally Stabbed in Delhi Robbery

Three Arrested After Autorickshaw Driver Fatally Stabbed in Delhi Robbery

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with the fatal stabbing of an autorickshaw driver during a robbery near Minto Road. The suspects were tracked using CCTV footage and technical surveillance.

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Non-explosive gelatin sticks found on railway tracks in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

At least four gelatin sticks were on Thursday found on the railway tracks near Taloja in Navi Mumbai, a day after a discarded overhead equipment was spotted lying on the rail lines in Raigad

1 killed, 12 hurt as part of bridge falls on railway track in Maharashtra

1 killed, 12 hurt as part of bridge falls on railway track in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The FOB where the incident took place is connected to platform number 1 and 2 of the station under Nagpur division of the Central Railway.

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted five men in a 2018 kidnapping and murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence.

Ever seen a hotel atop a railway track?

Ever seen a hotel atop a railway track?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The luxury hotel with 318 rooms and to be operated by a private entity is spread across 7,400 square metres and has been built at a cost of Rs 7.9 billion.

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A few frantic calls later, the answer emerged: She had missed her connecting flight in London. Not because she was late. Not because she couldn't walk fast enough. She had simply gone to the wrong gate, sat down, and waited.

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Dehradun Police and the STF have arrested another person allegedly involved in the daylight killing of Jharkhand gangster Vikram Sharma three months ago.

Delhi Police Reunites Hundreds Of Missing People With Families

Delhi Police Reunites Hundreds Of Missing People With Families

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Delhi Police reunited 194 missing persons, including 45 children, with their families in April through 'Operation Milap', utilising intelligence and surveillance.

AI Steps In To Avert Elephant Tragedies

AI Steps In To Avert Elephant Tragedies

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

When elephants are identified close to or on the tracks, real-time alerts are sent to locomotive pilots, station masters and control rooms, allowing trains to slow down or stop in time.

Assam: Blast on railway track kills 2 ULFA militants

Assam: Blast on railway track kills 2 ULFA militants

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Two militants belonging to the proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) --anti-talks faction -- were killed in an explosion when they were trying to plant a bomb on the Railway track between Bhoju and Charangaram railways stations of the Northeast Frontier Railway under Sonai sub-division in Sivasagar district of Assam on Monday morning.

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Mungeshpur Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Mungeshpur Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was discovered in Mungeshpur. The victim, Pradeep, went missing on March 29 and was last seen with the accused.

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Lottery Fraud Racket

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Lottery Fraud Racket

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation that swindled a railway employee out of approximately Rs 60,000 under the guise of an online lottery. The investigation led to multiple arrests and uncovered a network using fake identities to open bank accounts for illicit transactions.

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Why must so many elephants die on the railway tracks?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'The prime minister can think of bullet trains and speed, but cannot think of special measures to save these magnificent creatures.'

Train services resume on crash-hit railway tracks

Train services resume on crash-hit railway tracks

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Train services on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar section of South Eastern Railway resumed on Sunday after restoration of both the railway tracks which was obstructed due to derailment of Jnaneswari Express.

Fugitive in Kerala Murder Case Recaptured After Mumbai Escape

Fugitive in Kerala Murder Case Recaptured After Mumbai Escape

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old man, accused in a murder case, who had escaped from a mental health centre in Kozhikode three months ago, was apprehended in Mumbai on Saturday, police said.

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the law, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.

Train Shooting Accused Seeks Bail Citing 'Borderline Insanity'

Train Shooting Accused Seeks Bail Citing 'Borderline Insanity'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior and three passengers on a train in 2023, has applied for bail, citing 'borderline insanity' and blaming railway authorities for not assessing his mental state.

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

On Monday, the agitators blocked NH-11 and continued their blockade from previous days at other places. Since the agitation began on Friday, it has affected the movement of more than 250 trains.

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A Delhi Police constable with a criminal history and six others have been arrested for the robbery of Rs 50 lakh in Delhi's Azad Market area. Police recovered most of the stolen money.

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has apprehended a gang from Bihar accused of drugging and robbing train passengers on the Malabar Express. The suspects were caught with stolen valuables and sedatives.

Kushare, Ramraj Dominate Indian Athletics Series in Ranchi

Kushare, Ramraj Dominate Indian Athletics Series in Ranchi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Maharashtra's Sarvesh Anil Kushare and Tamil Nadu's Vithya Ramraj secured victories in high jump and 400m hurdles respectively at the Indian Athletics Series in Ranchi. Sarun Payasingh also won the men's long jump event.

Convicted Murderer Arrested After Nearly A Decade On The Run

Convicted Murderer Arrested After Nearly A Decade On The Run

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A convicted absconder in a 1989 murder case has been arrested nearly nine years after the Delhi High Court upheld his conviction. The accused, Sushil Kumar, had been evading arrest since 2017 after failing to surrender despite court orders.

Fire at Mumbai's Dharavi disrupts local train services

Fire at Mumbai's Dharavi disrupts local train services

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

A fire broke out in huts near the Harbour line tracks in Mumbai's Dharavi area, leading to temporary suspension of train services. No injuries were reported.

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy was found dead in police custody in Ranchi, Jharkhand. An investigation is underway, and several police officers have been suspended.

Maoist bandh: Railway tracks blown up, attack toll reaches 11

Maoist bandh: Railway tracks blown up, attack toll reaches 11

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

The Maoists on Sunday began their two-day Bharat bandh by blowing up railway tracks in two districts of Jharkhand, even as the death toll in the Naxal attack on the convoy of independent MP and former assembly speaker Inder Singh Namdhari rose to 11.

MS Dhoni's Kharagpur story: Tea, dreams, and a bond beyond cricket

MS Dhoni's Kharagpur story: Tea, dreams, and a bond beyond cricket

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

MS Dhoni's journey from a tea stall in Kharagpur to global cricket icon is a story of humility and loyalty, as he continues to support those from his early days.

Animesh Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles in Thrilling Athletics Meet

Animesh Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles in Thrilling Athletics Meet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Hima Das also made her return to the track after a two-year absence.

Drug Addict Arrested for Vande Bharat Express Vandalism

Drug Addict Arrested for Vande Bharat Express Vandalism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a stone at the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express, causing damage and chaos among passengers.

Agar didi...: Accused in IRS officer's daughter rape-murder

Agar didi...: Accused in IRS officer's daughter rape-murder

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are recreating the crime scene at the residence where the daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered. The investigation aims to piece together the sequence of events, with the stolen iPhone recovered and a potency test conducted. The accused, a former domestic help, is undergoing psychological assessment.

UP: 6 pilgrims run over by train while crossing tracks

UP: 6 pilgrims run over by train while crossing tracks

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The Chopan Express had halted at platform four of the station, and the passengers chose to get down on the track, though there is a footover bridge, the railways said.

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the shot put, and Hima Das returned to the track after a two-year absence.

Pak train that was hijacked in March attacked again

Pak train that was hijacked in March attacked again

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A blast on a railway track in Pakistan's Sindh province derailed five bogies of a train, injuring several people. The Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express has been attacked multiple times this year.

Mumbai Man Arrested After 45 Years on the Run in Attempted Murder Case

Mumbai Man Arrested After 45 Years on the Run in Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 72-year-old man was arrested in Sangli after evading authorities for 45 years in connection with an attempted murder case registered in Mumbai in 1981.

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are searching for six suspects involved in a Rs 25 lakh hostage-cum-robbery in Golf Links. The suspects, aided by a domestic worker, are believed to have fled the city in a light grey SUV after detailed planning and recce.

Farmers block roads, railway tracks during 'Bharat bandh'

Farmers block roads, railway tracks during 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Police personnel in adequate strength were deployed across the state to maintain law and order, officials said.

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The story of Prince Yadav, a swing bowler from Najafgarh, who overcame obstacles to become an IPL sensation with the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his journey from tennis ball cricket to dismissing top Indian batsmen.

Minor girl brutally raped, dumped near railway track in Delhi

Minor girl brutally raped, dumped near railway track in Delhi

Rediff.com25 May 2016

A 13-year-old girl was brutally raped and dumped near a railway track in South-east Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area

Gujarat Giants Name Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Head Coach

Gujarat Giants Name Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Head Coach

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Former India international Randhir Singh Sehrawat has been appointed as the head coach of Gujarat Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

No jhuggi along railway tracks to be removed for now: Govt to SC

No jhuggi along railway tracks to be removed for now: Govt to SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that a final decision would be taken in consultation with the Railways, Delhi Government and the Urban Development Ministry.