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Maharashtra CM Announces Medals for Anti-Naxal Unit, Focus on Digitisation

Maharashtra CM Announces Medals for Anti-Naxal Unit, Focus on Digitisation

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced medals for personnel in the C-60 anti-Naxal unit and outlined plans for police digitisation and technology adoption.

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The manager and driver of a private school in Aligarh were arrested after a seven-year-old girl died falling through a hole in the school bus floor. The family had previously complained about the dangerous condition of the bus.

Punjab Budget Prioritises Security and Surveillance

Punjab Budget Prioritises Security and Surveillance

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The Punjab government has allocated Rs 11,577 crore to home affairs, justice, and jails in the 2026-27 budget, focusing on strengthening institutional capacity, technology-driven surveillance, and prison security.

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Following a collision between a private car and a cab on Sohna Road in Gurugram, a group of taxi drivers allegedly harassed a girl travelling in the car and assaulted its driver. The girl's mother claimed that even after police arrived, they failed to take action, and the victim was forced to reach a compromise.

Four Killed, Several Injured In Odisha Bus-Truck Crash

Four Killed, Several Injured In Odisha Bus-Truck Crash

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A head-on collision between a bus and a truck on National Highway 143 in Odisha's Sundergarh district resulted in the death of four people and injuries to over 20 others.

Dumper Truck Collision Claims Three Lives in Farrukhabad

Dumper Truck Collision Claims Three Lives in Farrukhabad

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Three people, including a minor, were killed in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, when a high-speed dumper truck collided with their motorcycle. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Petrol Pump Worker Dies After Being Hit by SUV in Gurugram

Petrol Pump Worker Dies After Being Hit by SUV in Gurugram

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A petrol pump worker died in Gurugram after being hit by a speeding SUV. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Electric Bus in Maharashtra

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Electric Bus in Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old man died in Beed district after his motorcycle was struck by an electric bus operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Thirteen people were killed and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper and caught fire in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, with President Murmu and PM Modi expressing condolences and announcing ex-gratia payments.

Delhi Police Nab Driver In Fatal IPL Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Nab Driver In Fatal IPL Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning from an IPL match. The accused was apprehended in Bihar after fleeing Delhi.

One Dead, Five Injured As Car Rams E-Rickshaw In Delhi

One Dead, Five Injured As Car Rams E-Rickshaw In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old man died and five others were injured after a speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town area. The car driver, a radiologist, has been taken into custody.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

Two Die In Delhi Motorcycle Crash; Search On For Third Rider

Two Die In Delhi Motorcycle Crash; Search On For Third Rider

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two men were killed in a motorcycle accident near Majlis Park Metro station in Delhi. Police are investigating if a third person was also on the bike.

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.

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Rediff.com3 days ago

A three-storey commercial building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi, resulting in four fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded, and an inquiry into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An eight-year-old boy in Gurugram died after being struck by a reversing school van. Police have registered a case against the driver, who is yet to be arrested.

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning home from an IPL match. The accused, identified as Tuntun alias Titu, was apprehended in Bihar after an investigation involving CCTV footage and technical surveillance.

Father, son among 3 killed as speeding Audi rams their bike

Father, son among 3 killed as speeding Audi rams their bike

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

A tragic road accident in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, claimed the lives of three people, including a father and son, when a speeding car struck their motorcycle as they were distributing wedding invitations.

Kerala couple weds in hospital hours after bride hurt in accident

Kerala couple weds in hospital hours after bride hurt in accident

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

A wedding was held in the emergency room of a Kochi hospital after the bride was injured in a road accident on her way to the ceremony.

School Teacher Dies After Being Hit by Lorry in Palghar

School Teacher Dies After Being Hit by Lorry in Palghar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old school teacher was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the driver.

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Delhi Police inform court that a BMW driver involved in a fatal accident last September is charged with culpable homicide for allegedly delaying medical assistance to the victim.

School bus collision in Muzaffarnagar claims three lives

School bus collision in Muzaffarnagar claims three lives

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A man and his two children were killed in Muzaffarnagar after their motorcycle was hit by a school bus. The man's wife is critically injured. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle.

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Think Your Car Insurance Covers Everything? These 6 Situations Might Shock You

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Most owners assume car insurance covers everything, but hidden exclusions can lead to claim rejections and unexpected financial shocks.

Noida techie death: Accident site draws curious crowds

Noida techie death: Accident site draws curious crowds

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The site where a 27-year-old techie drowned in Noida has become a focal point of public concern, with residents questioning the role of civic authorities and demanding accountability for the tragedy.

Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A woman and her three-year-old daughter died after being hit by a train in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Her son was critically injured in the incident.

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, has launched a new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), after her suspension from the BRS, marking a new chapter in Telangana politics.

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.

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.

Two Injured After Tractor-Trolley Collides with Auto-Rickshaw in Madhya Pradesh

Two Injured After Tractor-Trolley Collides with Auto-Rickshaw in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A tractor-trolley collided with a three-wheeler in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, injuring two people, one critically. The tractor driver fled the scene, and the incident follows a recent death of a forest guard by a vehicle involved in illegal sand mining.

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two tourists from Chandigarh died after their car plunged into a gorge near Summer Hill in Shimla. The driver reportedly lost control while reversing, leading to the fatal accident.

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A bus and lorry collided near Gurupura in Karnataka, resulting in injuries to nine people. The accident is suspected to be due to the lorry driver's negligence, and an investigation is underway.

Minister Gopinath Munde killed in road accident

Minister Gopinath Munde killed in road accident

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde died in a road accident while on his way to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday.

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old man died after being struck by a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus in the Azadpur area of northwest Delhi. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Deadly Truck Collision in Madhya Pradesh Leaves Four Dead, Several Injured

Deadly Truck Collision in Madhya Pradesh Leaves Four Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A truck accident in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others after the truck collided with a motorcycle and an SUV.

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old Merchant Navy sailor died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle on the Delhi-Dehradun expressway while on leave. His mother was seriously injured in the incident.

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old businessman was killed in Thane after being hit by a speeding car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy. The incident occurred on an incomplete stretch of the Kalyan Ring Road, prompting calls for improved road safety measures.

Delhi biker's death: Unbarricaded 15-ft pit left open on busy road

Delhi biker's death: Unbarricaded 15-ft pit left open on busy road

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

A 25-year-old man died after falling into an unprotected pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the contractor and officials of the Delhi Jal Board.

Deadly storms claim 31 lives in UP; houses damaged, trees uprooted

Deadly storms claim 31 lives in UP; houses damaged, trees uprooted

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Severe storms and heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi and Budaun districts have resulted in 11 fatalities and widespread damage, disrupting rescue operations due to network outages.

Retired colonel attacked by 6 with beer bottles in Gurugram road rage

Retired colonel attacked by 6 with beer bottles in Gurugram road rage

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

A retired Army colonel was allegedly attacked with beer bottles by six youths in Gurugram after a minor car accident. Five suspects have been arrested after the victim reported the incident and alleged police apathy on social media.