News for 'road safety'

Season's first dense fog blankets Delhi, hits rail and road traffic

Season's first dense fog blankets Delhi, hits rail and road traffic

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

A railway official said around 20 trains were delayed by 15 minutes to 2 hours in the morning.

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The radical raft of suggestions, which includes men not being allowed to take women's measurements and installing CCTV cameras, followed a meeting held on October 28.

Rajiv Bajaj hits out at Global NCAP on safety tests

Rajiv Bajaj hits out at Global NCAP on safety tests

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Euro NCAP had said it was disappointed to see quadricycles, including the Bajaj Qute, lack basic safety features.

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

Ola Maps navigating beyond 'western apps'

Ola Maps navigating beyond 'western apps'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and chief executive officer of Ola, is encouraging developers to switch from Google Maps to Ola Maps. Ola is offering developers a year of free access to Ola Maps on the company's Krutrim Cloud and over Rs 100 crore in free credits. This initiative comes after Ola replaced Google Maps with its own Ola Maps, leading to annual savings of around Rs 100 crore.

Army deployed in Pune residential area as heavy rain, dam water flood city

Army deployed in Pune residential area as heavy rain, dam water flood city

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

In view of the discharge of water from the Khadakwasla, Mulshi, Pavana and other dams in the Pune region, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed authorities to be alert and shift people from dangerous zones to safer places.

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

All 80 persons stranded at Goa waterfall rescued

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

All 80 people stuck at Pali waterfall in Goa's Sattari taluka were rescued on Sunday by the state's Fire and Emergency Services and the police, an official said.

After Chidambaram, Montek, Joshi on Google Hangout

After Chidambaram, Montek, Joshi on Google Hangout

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that Joshi will interact with 'people to discuss road safety issues tomorrow (March 29) at 7.30 pm via Google Hangout.

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Khalistani link in CRPF school blast? Delhi Police to probe

Khalistani link in CRPF school blast? Delhi Police to probe

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

A purported Telegram post circulated on social media, which claimed that the blast was carried out in retaliation to the "targeting" of pro-Khalistan separatists allegedly by Indian agents.

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Soon after the incident, the police took cognisance of the video and initiated a probe, Meena said.

Sachin-Sehwag roll back the years as India Legends win

Sachin-Sehwag roll back the years as India Legends win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Virender Sehwag (74 not out; 11x4) played all the shots in the book, including the traditional late cut, while Sachin Tendulkar (36;7x4) executed drives, upper cuts and stepped out to spinners, something he did with majestic grace all through his illustrious career.

MP: 3 held for attack on Army officers, rape of female friend

MP: 3 held for attack on Army officers, rape of female friend

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Two men were arrested on Thursday for the attack on two Army officers and alleged rape of one of their women friends during a picnic in Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, police said.

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Man-made disaster: Gujarat HC on Rajkot game zone fire

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Such gaming zones and recreational facilities have come up without the necessary approvals from competent authorities, the bench of Justices Biren Vaishnav and Devan Desai observed.

Will use weapons with full force if needed: Rajnath

Will use weapons with full force if needed: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India has never attacked any country out of hatred or contempt but if its interests are threatened, 'we will not hesitate to take a big step'.

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a veiled attack on CM Shinde, Thackeray said the 'Kansa Mama', a reference to a character in Mahabharat, is busy getting rakhis tied on his wrists and asked when he will get justice for the nieces.

Chaos continues in Bangladesh as police remain absent

Chaos continues in Bangladesh as police remain absent

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The students, including members of Bangladesh Scouts, were seen controlling the traffic movement at several places, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.

Now you can help accident victims without fear

Now you can help accident victims without fear

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the centre's guidelines to protect Good Samaritans, who help road accident victims

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

'How Can A 16 Year Old Be A BJP Agent?'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'I went to jail and met my father to convince him to join politics and believe in the Constitution.'

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Game zone fire: Accused partner among killed; another co-owner held

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Another partner or co-owner of the firm that operated the recreation facility has been nabbed which took the number of persons arrested in the case to five, officials said.

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal as junior doctors continued their cease-work protest.

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in continued protest over the rape and murder of a medic in a state-run hospital a month ago.

When political ideology stops public good

When political ideology stops public good

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Mahesh Vijapurkar on phoney ideology excuses and the spurning of brand ambassadors.

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) targeting Rahul Gandhi.

Pro-Israel posters pasted outside Owaisi's residence

Pro-Israel posters pasted outside Owaisi's residence

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

According to a police officer, four-five men reached Owaisi's 34 Ashoka Road residence located in Central Delhi and pasted three posters at the entry gate and wall of the house about 9 pm.

Kukis, Meiteis hold separate protests across Manipur

Kukis, Meiteis hold separate protests across Manipur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Kuki-Zo Council called for a 13-hour shutdown in Manipur's hill areas on Tuesday, demanding an investigation into the death of 11 people in a clash with security forces in Jiribam. The shutdown, which began at 5 am, saw schools, markets, and public transport remain closed. Various Kuki-Zo organizations, including the Kuki Students' Organisation, the Zomi Students' Federation, and the Hmar Students' Association, demanded a probe into the incident, accusing the Central Reserve Police Force of "treacherous murder." The Hmar Village Volunteers, who were identified by the Kuki-Zo groups as the victims, condemned the incident and called for intervention from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Pune Porsche crash: Drunken teen driver's father, 4 hotel staffers held

Pune Porsche crash: Drunken teen driver's father, 4 hotel staffers held

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Police have detained the father of a 17-year-old boy allegedly involved in a car accident that killed two persons in Maharashtra's Pune city, an official said on Tuesday.

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

IAF joins rescue op in Uttarakhand to evacuate pilgrims

IAF joins rescue op in Uttarakhand to evacuate pilgrims

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The Indian Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters on Friday joined the rescue operations in Uttarakhand to evacuate over 500 pilgrims stranded on the rain-ravaged trek route to Kedarnath, with 10 of them being airlifted in the first round.

All under-construction tunnels in India to be audited

All under-construction tunnels in India to be audited

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The statement by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) comes in the backdrop of collapse of under-construction Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi on November 12.

The Day I Was Reborn

The Day I Was Reborn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We had been deceived by the clouds, taken to the brink of death, but saved by the Almighty.'

Vijayawada faces flood threat after rain, breach in Budameru rivulet

Vijayawada faces flood threat after rain, breach in Budameru rivulet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Local people had hoped that all the floodwater would be cleared by Friday but the opposite occurred.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Scores of people scrambled for milk and food packets in flood-ravaged Vijayawada on Monday, and also complained about alleged government apathy towards their hardships in the past three days.

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

After third train sabotage bid in UP in Sep, RPF launches track patrolling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Based on the complaint filed by the rail staff police has lodged an FIR against unknown persons regarding the matter.

Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood is next CBI director

Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood is next CBI director

Rediff.com15 May 2023

He has been appointed to the CBI director's post for a period of two years from the date of taking charge after Subodh Kumar Jaiswal completes his tenure on May 25, a government order said on Sunday.